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Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war: minister

JERUSALEM: Israel will ease domestic restrictions imposed on its population due to the ongoing war with Iran and will “reopen its economy”, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. “The decision to gradually reopen the economy and various regions is a message of victory over the Iranian enemy,“ Katz claimed in a statement. “They come… Continue reading

Goalkeeper Garcia joins Barca from local rivals Espanyol

BARCELONA announced on Wednesday they had signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia for 26.34 million euros ($31 million) on a six-year deal. Garcia, 24, had originally joined Barca’s local rivals as a teenager and kept eight clean sheets in 38 appearances last season. He becomes the Catalans’ first summer signing after Hansi Flick’s side won four… Continue reading

Lima terselamat kereta dinaiki terbakar

BALIK PULAU: Tindakan pantas lima rakan keluar daripada kereta jenis Toyota Camry yang tiba-tiba mengeluarkan asap sebelum terbakar dalam kejadian di Jalan Tun Sardon di sini hari ini menyelamatkan nyawa mereka. Komander Operasi Mohamad Nizar Ibrahim berkata seorang lelaki (pemandu) dan empat wanita berusia 50-an itu tidak mengalami sebarang kecederaan dalam kejadian yang berlaku kira-kira… Continue reading

PGA tumpaskan penjualan vape tanpa lesen di Tumpat

KOTA BHARU: Batalion 9 Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) menumpaskan kegiatan penjualan rokok elektronik (vape) tanpa lesen dalam serbuan di sebuah premis berhadapan Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Yuk Tse, Kampung Kelaboran, Tumpat, semalam. Komander Briged Tenggara Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata serbuan pada pukul 1.45 tengah hari menerusi Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan itu… Continue reading

TPM Ahmad Zahid tekankan diplomasi pintar dalam hubungan Malaysia-Amerika Syarikat

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata keterlibatan diplomatik Malaysia di Amerika Syarikat perlu disusun dengan rapi berteraskan diplomasi pintar dan berpaksikan kepentingan nasional yang holistik. Beliau berkata ini kerana Amerika Syarikat merupakan antara kuasa ekonomi utama dunia selain menyaksikan dinamik pentadbiran yang berbeza. Ahmad Zahid berkata perkara itu disentuh… Continue reading

AirAsia’s 16-year Skytrax streak proves Malaysian brand strength – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia’s recognition as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax for the 16th consecutive year is not only an acknowledgment of its operational excellence but also a testament to the strength of a Malaysian brand on the global stage, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said today. He said this sustained achievement… Continue reading

Govt to impose DRG payment model on public, private healthcare providers – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment model will be imposed on both public and private healthcare providers, with particular emphasis on the private sector, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said this in response to claims that the DRG would only be applied to the public healthcare providers.… Continue reading

Saifuddin Nasution zahir penghargaan kepada Razarudin

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail menzahirkan penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kepada Ketua Polis Negara (KPN) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain yang bakal menamatkan perkhidmatan pada Ahad ini. Saifuddin menerusi hantaran di media sosial memaklumkan beliau menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Razarudin di pejabatnya petang tadi, sempena persaraan KPN. “Dalam pertemuan penuh… Continue reading

SPRM tahan ADUN, ahli perniagaan disyaki terbabit rasuah isu lesen cari gali di Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) menahan dua individu bergelar “datuk” kerana disyaki meminta dan menerima suapan kira-kira RM200,000 membabitkan isu pengeluaran lesen cari gali di Sabah. Menurut sumber, kedua-dua lelaki berusia lingkungan 30 dan 60-an itu ditahan kira-kira 9.45 dan 11.50 pagi tadi ketika hadir memberi keterangan di pejabat SPRM Sabah di Kota… Continue reading

Saifuddin Nasution pays tribute to IGP Razarudin’s dedicated service to PDRM

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has extended his appreciation to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who will conclude his two-year tenure at the helm of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) this Sunday. Saifuddin Nasution, in a social media post, said he received a courtesy call from Razarudin at… Continue reading

16 kali terbaik dunia, AirAsia pacu nama Malaysia di persada antarabangsa – Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejayaan AirAsia dinobatkan sebagai Syarikat Penerbangan Tambang Rendah Terbaik Dunia buat kali ke-16 berturut-turut oleh Skytrax bukan sekadar pengiktirafan terhadap kecemerlangan operasi syarikat itu, malah memperkukuh kedudukan jenama tempatan Malaysia di pentas antarabangsa. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menerusi catatan di laman Facebooknya berkata pencapaian berterusan itu mencerminkan kekuatan jenama tempatan… Continue reading

Sarawak Metro rangkul anugerah antarabangsa bagi projek KUTS

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd menerima anugerah daripada Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) pada majlis khas di Hamburg, Jerman baru-baru ini. Sarawak Metro dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan Anugerah Pengiktirafan Khas UITP adalah bagi mengiktiraf usaha syarikat itu dalam mengurangkan pelepasan karbon dioksida melalui pelaksanaan Sistem Pengangkutan Bandar Kuching (KUTS). Menurut Sarawak Metro, lebih… Continue reading

DRG akan dilaksanakan terhadap penyedia penjagaan kesihatan awam, swasta – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Model pembayaran sistem kumpulan berkaitan diagnosis (DRG) akan dilaksanakan terhadap penyedia penjagaan kesihatan awam dan swasta dengan penekanan khusus kepada sektor swasta, kata Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “Ini adalah pendekatan yang paling piawai, adil dan saksama. Jadi, sudah tentu melibatkan sektor awam dan swasta, terutamanya swasta, kerana kita mahu mengawal… Continue reading

UK’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, pulls out of Royal Ascot race meeting

LONDON: Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, who is recovering from cancer, has pulled out of attending the Royal Ascot race meeting, her Kensington Palace office said on Wednesday. The famed sporting event in Berkshire in southern England is a key event in the royal calendar. Catherine, also known as Kate, would not be attending Royal… Continue reading

Malaysia dominate quarter-final berths at Asian Individual Squash Championships

MALAYSIA continued to showcase dominance in Asian squash as five national women’s players advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Asian Individual Championships at the Sarawak Squash Centre, Petra Jaya, today. Top seed Rachel Arnold had little trouble dispatching Japan’s Risa Sugimoto in straight games, winning 11-5, 11-7, 11-8. The 29-year-old is set to face… Continue reading

MACC nabs two including assemblyman in Sabah mining licence probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two individuals with the title ‘Datuk’ on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM200,000, in connection with the issuance of mining licences in Sabah. According to sources, the two men, in their 30s and 60s, were detained at 9.45 am and 11.50 am today… Continue reading

JS-SEZ key to Johor’s rise as regional innovation and investment hub

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a cornerstone of Johor’s transformation into a next-generation regional powerhouse, with the state offering a compelling value proposition to global investors in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and high-value industries. Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said… Continue reading

Lump sum withdrawals may undermine long-term retirement security

KUALA LUMPUR: The practice of lump sum retirement withdrawals may jeopardise long-term financial security and increase the risk of retirees outliving their savings, said Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn. He said that only a small proportion of EPF members currently meet the basic savings threshold, while over 58 per cent… Continue reading

Far-right Erdogan opponent slams opposition graft probes

ISTANBUL: A far-right political opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday slammed ongoing graft probes into Turkey’s opposition as unfair, a day after being released from jail. Umit Ozdag, who heads the small anti-immigrant Victory party, was placed in pre-trial detention on charges of inciting public hatred on January 20. A court on Tuesday… Continue reading

Mediterranean rescuers say saved 175,000 people since 2015

BERLIN: Maritime rescue organisations said Wednesday they had pulled more than 175,000 people from the Mediterranean over the past 10 years, as waves of migrants sought to use the dangerous sea route to reach Europe. The group of 21 NGOS active in the region estimated that at least 28,932 people had died while trying to… Continue reading

‘No bra, no entry’: Nigeria university rule sparks backlash

LAGOS: A Nigerian university has ignited an online row after a video showed female staff members touching the breasts of women to check if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. Hundreds of thousands of people have viewed the video of staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in the southwestern Ogun state… Continue reading

Germany calls for Iran to resume nuclear talks

BERLIN: Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday called Iran to resume talks over its nuclear programme as the conflict between Israel and the Islamic republic raged. Wadephul said he had delivered the message to his Iranian counterpart in a phone call on Monday together with the French and British foreign ministers and the European… Continue reading

More than 200 India plane crash victims identified

AHMEDABAD: More than 200 victims of the Air India jet crash have been identified through DNA testing, Indian authorities said Wednesday, inching towards ending an agonising wait for relatives. There was one survivor out of 242 passengers and crew on board the London-bound plane on Thursday when it slammed into a residential area of Ahmedabad,… Continue reading

Tense scenes unfold at PIA as ‘explosion’ simulated in emergency exercise

GEORGE TOWN: Chaos briefly unfolded at the runway of the Penang International Airport (PIA) when over 134 passengers were seen ‘injured’ and ‘dead’ following a simulated explosion involving a Boeing 738 aircraft operated by ‘Harimau Kumbang Air’. The scene, however, was part of a full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise, EX Harimau Kumbang, conducted to strengthen preparedness… Continue reading

Musk’s X sues to block New York social media transparency law

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk’s X Corp has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation. The complaint, filed in a federal court in Manhattan, seeks to halt the law, which X argues violates the First Amendment by forcing platforms to disclose… Continue reading

Malaysia-U.S. ties must be guided by smart diplomacy – DPM Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia’s diplomatic engagement with the United States must be carefully structured, guided by smart diplomacy and firmly rooted in comprehensive national interests. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said this was essential given the United States’ role as… Continue reading

Putin makes Iran-Israeli mediation pitch in call with UAE president

MOSCOW: The leaders of Russia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday warned of “extremely negative consequences” from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict , as President Vladimir Putin pushed himself as a possible mediator. In a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin “confirmed Russia’s readiness to provide mediation assistance to promote dialogue… Continue reading

Five escape death as car catches fire in Balik Pulau

BALIK PULAU: Quick thinking by five friends saved their lives when the Toyota Camry they were travelling in suddenly emitted smoke and caught fire along Jalan Tun Sardon here today Seri Balik Pulau Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Mohamad Nizar Ibrahim said the group, consisting of one man and four women in their 50s,… Continue reading

Thousands evacuated as severe flooding hits southern China

BEIJING: Nearly 70,000 people in southern China have been evacuated after heavy flooding caused by Typhoon Wutip, Chinese state media reported Wednesday. Vast areas of Zhaoqing city in Guangdong province were submerged, with floodwaters inundating shopfronts and covering roads, footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed. Rescuers pushed stranded cars out of the water and used… Continue reading

Presence, investment of major global companies ensure stability of nation’s energy sector – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The presence and investment of major global companies, such as the leading United States oil company ConocoPhillips, are crucial in ensuring the stability and sustainability of the nation’s energy sector, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, received a courtesy visit from ConocoPhillips chairman and chief… Continue reading

Iran threatens response if US crosses ‘red line’: ambassador

GENEVA: The United States is “complicit” in Israel’s strikes in Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to the United Nations claimed Wednesday, vowing that his country would respond if Washington crosses a “red line”. After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel says its surprise air campaign that began on June 13 is aimed at preventing… Continue reading

UK police slammed for not arresting US diplomat’s wife in fatal crash

LONDON: An independent review in Britain criticised police on Wednesday for failing to arrest a US diplomat’s wife after she killed a British teenager in a car accident before fleeing the country in 2019. The accident in which Harry Dunn, 19, died became a diplomatic issue between the UK and United States, leading to his… Continue reading

Georgia uncovers major heroin shipment bound for Europe

TBILISI: Georgian police seized nearly 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of heroin hidden in a truck crossing from Armenia, the interior ministry said on Wednesday — the country’s largest drug-trafficking bust in a decade. The truck was bound for Europe via the Black Sea port city of Batumi, according to the ministry statement. “The heroin with… Continue reading

Man arrested for encroaching Lahad Datu forest reserve

LAHAD DATU: A 59-year-old man was arrested during Op Bakau yesterday for allegedly encroaching into the Lahad Datu Forest Reserve. Lahad Datu Maritime Zone director, Maritime Commander Dzulfikhar Ali, said the joint operation carried out by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Sabah Forestry Department discovered that 2.02 hectares of land had been… Continue reading

Strong infrastructure, public-private partnerships key to future of AI and digital technologies

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The future of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and next-generation digital technologies depends heavily on robust infrastructure backed by collaborative partnerships between industry and government, said Microsoft’s regional legal director for the Asia-Pacific Jeth Lee. He said AI advancements are deeply rooted in physical infrastructure such as data centres, which remain essential to… Continue reading

Poland evacuates around 160 people from Israel

WARSAW: Poland on Wednesday said it had evacuated around 160 people from Israel as that country’s conflict with Iran escalates, adding that another plane would bring home dozens more on Thursday. Foreigners have rushed to leave Israel after it launched an unprecedented bombing campaign last Friday, targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities and sparking retaliation… Continue reading

Smartphones banned from schools in Afghan Taliban’s heartland

AFGHANISTAN: A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of “focus” and “Islamic law”. The directive by the provincial Education Department in Kandahar applies to students, teachers and administrative staff in schools and religious schools. “This decision… Continue reading

Hate speech rising in Portugal: European monitor

LISBON: Portugal’s leaders must do more to fight crimes and hate speech against minorities, including immigrants, Roma, black people and LGBTQ people, the Council of Europe’s anti-discrimination body said Wednesday. In a new report, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) highlighted a sharp rise in hate speech in Portugal. It comes as the… Continue reading

JS-SEZ draws global investor interest

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing increasing interest from international investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe, as Johor positions itself as a strategic gateway to the Asean market. Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) chief executive Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman said recent investment enquiries received by the Invest Malaysia… Continue reading

C-Suite misalignment slows GenAI adoption

KUALA LUMPUR: NTT Data, a global leader in digital business and technology services, yesterday launched its new report The AI Security Balancing Act: From Risk to Innovation, highlighting the opportunities and risks AI presents in cybersecurity. The findings show a misalignment among C-Suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for GenAI… Continue reading

Alliance Bank launches Sarawak SME ESG Report

KUCHING: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd recently launched its inaugural report titled Navigating ESG In Sarawak: Insights From SMEs (Sarawak SME ESG Report), a landmark initiative aimed at advancing the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak. The Sarawak SME ESG Report was developed through a comprehensive study conducted… Continue reading

Asia Platinum Capital signs three MoUs to drive regional investments

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Platinum Capital Bhd (APC), marked a major milestone recently when it signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with regional and international partners in the ESG and sustainable investment space during the Asean Leadership & Partnership Forum 2025. The signing ceremony was led by APC CEO Ramlie Kamsari and witnessed by APC chairman… Continue reading

Fiscal reform to balance financial sustainability, social equity: Treasury sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the scope of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors. Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said one of the key fiscal reform elements is the Fiscal Responsibility… Continue reading

PM Anwar calls for revival of reading culture to uplift the nation

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to revive the spirit of reading, emphasising its crucial role in nation-building and advancing knowledge. He said without a commitment to lifelong learning through reading, the country cannot hope to compete globally or improve its command of language, knowledge and technology. “We have inherited… Continue reading

Israel military raids West Bank camps

RAMALLAH: Israeli troops raided two Palestinian refugee camps in the occupied West Bank’s north overnight, the military told AFP, as Israel presses offensives on multiple fronts. The military told AFP that at “around 4:00 am Israeli forces entered Balata camp”, near the northern city of Nablus, for “a routine counter-terrorism operation”. It added that the… Continue reading

KL safe despite recent targeted shootings – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have assured that the security situation in Kuala Lumpur remains under control and the capital is safe, despite two reported shooting incidents in Brickfields and Cheras over the past four days. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the incidents are believed to stem from disputes between suspects and victims with… Continue reading

India’s Modi says Trump did not mediate Pakistan ceasefire

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Donald Trump that the ceasefire between New Delhi and Pakistan last month was worked out directly between the arch-rivals, a top Indian diplomat said Wednesday. The US president had said that the two nuclear-armed neighbours had agreed to end a four-day conflict on May 10 after “a… Continue reading

Under Israeli attack, Iran has ‘legitimate’ right to self-defence: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday Iran had the “legitimate” right to defend itself in the face of Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign, now in its sixth day. “It is a very natural, legitimate and legal right for Iran to defend itself against Israel’s thuggery and state terrorism,“ the Turkish leader said, a day… Continue reading

Two Iranian centrifuge production sites destroyed: IAEA

VIENNA: Two buildings housing manufacturing sites for centrifuge components for Iran’s nuclear programme have been destroyed at Karaj, just outside the capital Tehran, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Wednesday. The UN agency’s announcement came hours after Israel’s military said it had carried out a series of air strikes in and around Tehran. “The IAEA… Continue reading

KBS empowering ILKBS trainers with AI

THE Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has taken a step forward in strengthening the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme by training instructors from the Youth and Sports Skills Training Institutes (ILKBS) to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the two-day AI training, which began yesterday, was… Continue reading