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Dua warga China ditahan kerana ceroboh kawasan larangan di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan dua warga China yang disyaki menceroboh kawasan larangan di sebuah bangunan pasukan keselamatan pada 6 Ogos lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Wangsa Maju ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail berkata kedua-dua lelaki berusia 20 dan 27 tahun itu ditahan ketika menerbangkan dron berhampiran bangunan terbabit. Mereka ditahan oleh anggota keselamatan sebelum diserahkan kepada Bahagian… Continue reading

Labuan berpotensi jadi hab serantau selepas Borneo Flora Festival 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Labuan berpotensi besar menjadi hab tumpuan serantau dalam perdagangan, pelancongan, dan kerjasama rentas negara selepas kejayaan Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata festival itu menarik lebih 120,000 pengunjung. Beliau menyatakan pulangan ekonomi melebihi RM35 juta kepada penduduk Labuan. Jumlah pengunjung itu mengatasi… Continue reading

Proses penggabungan pekebun kecil getah di landasan tepat – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: Proses penggabungan pekebun kecil getah dan penyatuan tanah getah berskala kecil berada di landasan yang tepat. Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata kementeriannya telah berbincang dengan pekebun kecil bagi mengenal pasti kaedah pengurusan tanah getah. Beliau menyatakan penggabungan ini dapat mengurangkan pergantungan negara terhadap import getah yang mencecah lebih… Continue reading

Imperative to ensure financial stability and resilience amid global disruptive forces: Zeti

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a critical need for nations, institutions and businesses to strengthen resilience in today’s increasingly volatile environment, as the global economy continues to face waves of disruptive forces – from climate change and geopolitical conflicts to sweeping policy shifts in advanced economies. Former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti… Continue reading

Chin Hin Group Property to dispose commercial vehicle division for RM74m

Chang said the RM74 million cash proceeds will provide the group with more substantial financial flexibility to accelerate its property development plans. KUALA LUMPUR: Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP), a leading Malaysian property developer, has entered into a share sale agreement with N&K Resources (M) Sdn Bhd for the disposal of four subsidiaries involved… Continue reading

Law student denies fire mischief, elderly woman’s death in Segamat

SEGAMAT: A private university law student has claimed trial to five counts of mischief by fire and a charge linked to the death of an elderly woman. Chew Hong Joe, 21, entered his plea before Sessions Court Judge Rahimah Abd Majid. He is accused of using petrol to damage five houses in Jalan Francis Khoo,… Continue reading

Telenor eyeing development of sovereign, sustainable ‘AI factory’ in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Telenor ASA, a major shareholder of CelcomDigi Bhd, is eyeing the development of a sovereign, sustainable “artificial intelligence factory” (AI factory) in Malaysia – a data centre designed to deliver local compute power. Telenor Group senior vice-president and head of AI Dr Ieva Martinkenaite said the proposed facility would draw on the company’s… Continue reading

KL Declaration on ASEAN Vision 2045 to be submitted at ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Sustainable Declaration on Localising ASEAN Community Vision 2045 will be submitted to the 47th ASEAN Summit in October as an official input. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, also President of the UN Habitat Assembly, stated that the declaration highlights the urgency of urban leadership in shaping ASEAN’s… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts regional expansion for local films and animation IPs

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is enhancing regional cooperation to expand the reach of Malaysia’s creative intellectual properties (IPs), including films and animation, into ASEAN markets. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that Finas is actively forming strategic partnerships to facilitate Malaysian creative IPs in high-potential markets like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia. “We’ve seen how Upin… Continue reading

Gen Mohd Nizam first inductee into National Resilience College Hall of Fame

PUTRAJAYA: Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar has made history as the first inductee into the National Resilience College Hall of Fame. He described the recognition as the pinnacle of his military career. “I was part of the first cohort in 2020. In any journey, especially in the military, this is… Continue reading

Conviction, courage and central banking

When you’re not busy with work or speaking engagements, what’s your favourite way to unwind? A: I find great solace in quiet contemplation, often with a good book or by engaging in light physical activity such as walking. Spending quality time with my family, away from the demands of my former role, has also become… Continue reading

FedEx rolls out AI-powered tools for seamless documentation

KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) recently launched two AI-powered tools – Customs AI and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Code Lookup Feature – across Asia-Pacific (Apac) markets. In a statement, FedEx said these solutions are designed to simplify the often-complex process of completing global shipping documents needed for international shipments, em-powering businesses and individuals… Continue reading

ZGC–JLand pact to make Johor Asean’s creative hub

PETALING JAYA: JLand Group (JLG), the real estate and infrastructure arm of Johor Corporation (JCorp), is expanding its global innovation network to unlock new engines of growth across its strategic developments. The signing of a three-year collaboration with ZGC International Holding Ltd, China’s cross-border innovation platform, marks a pivotal step in positioning Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC)… Continue reading

HoSZA team achieves first successful choriocarcinoma surgery in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Gynae-Oncology team at Sultan Zainal Abidin Hospital (HoSZA) has marked a historic milestone by successfully performing its first-ever laparoscopic hysterectomy for choriocarcinoma. The complex procedure, known as ‘Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy,‘ was conducted on a patient diagnosed with the rare cancer. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad praised the… Continue reading

Police enhance security for Rafizi Ramli after son’s attack in Putrajaya

SHAH ALAM: Police have increased security measures for Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and his family after his son was attacked at a Putrajaya shopping mall. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the heightened security but declined to disclose specific details to avoid compromising operations. “There are measures in place, but I cannot… Continue reading

AI and green economy to impact 620,000 jobs in Malaysia by 2030

ALOR GAJAH: A TalentCorp study predicts that artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and the green economy will impact 620,000 jobs in Malaysia within the next three to five years. Deputy secretary-general of the Ministry of Human Resources Sutekno Ahmad Belon highlighted the rapid growth of emerging sectors like high-tech manufacturing and smart logistics. He stated that careers… Continue reading

Stronger brand strategy, governance and cross-sector collaboration the way forward for businesses

KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening brand narratives, embracing ethical governance and forging collaborative networks were among the key strategies put forward at the National CEO Forum 2025 today as Malaysian businesses grapple with the pressures of an evolving global economy. According to Interbrand’s 2024 report, brands worldwide have lost US$200 billion (RM939 billion then) in unrealised value… Continue reading

Special education students set record with giant hand-stamped Jalur Gemilang

PUTRAJAYA: Special education students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 8(2) have made history by setting a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records. Their giant hand-stamped Jalur Gemilang artwork measures 8.13 metres wide and 3.56 metres high. The project involved 120 students from the school’s Special Education Integration Programme (PPKI) and took two weeks… Continue reading

Seven remanded in Melaka over RM139k false claims investigation

MELAKA: Seven individuals, including a civil servant and six contractors, have been remanded for five days to assist in investigations into false claims totalling RM139,000. The remand order was issued by Magistrate N. Sivashangari following an application by the Melaka Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The suspects, aged between 32 and 52, were detained yesterday while… Continue reading

Perak launches National Month 2025 with exciting programmes

IPOH: The state-level launch of National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 will feature a range of exciting activities at the Sultan Azlan Shah Roundabout. Perak Communications, Multimedia and NGO Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi confirmed the event will begin at 3 pm. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad will officiate the ceremony in… Continue reading

Siti Bainun kekal dipenjara 12 tahun kerana aniaya Bella

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini mengekalkan hukuman penjara 12 tahun terhadap pengasas Rumah Bonda, Siti Bainun Ahd Razali. Keputusan itu dibuat selepas panel tiga hakim menolak rayuan akhir beliau terhadap sabitan dan hukuman yang dijatuhkan pada 3 Mei 2023. Siti Bainun didapati bersalah atas dua pertuduhan mengabaikan dan menganiaya Bella, remaja sindrom Down berusia 13… Continue reading

Several abandoned cars left on Cyberjaya road, sparking safety concerns

A viral video recently highlighted road safety concerns after a woman spotted a row of abandoned cars left on a road in Cyberjaya. “The cars have been left there for months, with missing tyres, broken mirrors, and road tax that has expired for years. “Where are the owners? What is going on?” read the caption… Continue reading

Rubber land consolidation progresses to boost local rubber industry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has confirmed that the clustering and consolidation of small-scale rubber plots are progressing well. Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stated that discussions with smallholders have been held to explore land management solutions. He highlighted that this initiative could reduce Malaysia’s reliance on imported rubber, which hit… Continue reading

China plans state firm purchases to tackle unsold homes crisis

BEIJING: China is considering a plan to involve central government-owned firms in purchasing unsold homes from struggling property developers. The initiative aims to reduce the housing oversupply by engaging major state-owned enterprises and bad debt managers like China Cinda Asset Management. A 300 billion yuan ($41.83 billion) fund, initially set up for affordable housing, will… Continue reading

Smotrich approves East Jerusalem settlement plan dividing West Bank

TEL AVIV: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has approved a contentious settlement plan that would sever East Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank. His office stated the move would “bury the idea of a Palestinian state,“ escalating tensions in the region. The revived E1 scheme, frozen since 2012, involves constructing 3,401 homes for Israeli settlers… Continue reading

Close ties among multiracial people invaluable asset – Pahang MB

KUANTAN: The close ties between people of various races and religions in Malaysia are an invaluable asset, symbolising not only independence but also the nation’s peace and prosperity, said Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. He urged all parties to avoid division, which would only bring harm, and to ensure differences of… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone strikes wound 16 in Russian cities ahead of US-Russia summit

MOSCOW: Ukrainian drone strikes targeted two Russian cities, wounding at least 16 people ahead of a critical US-Russia summit on the Ukraine conflict. Thirteen people were injured, two seriously, after a drone hit an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, according to the acting regional governor. In Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, three civilians were wounded, with… Continue reading

Traditional medicine practitioner loses RM180k in Bitcoin scam in Muar

MUAR: A traditional medicine practitioner lost RM180,066 after falling victim to a fraudulent Bitcoin investment scheme. The 49-year-old victim was contacted via WhatsApp by a woman offering high-profit returns between 20 and 40 per cent. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim was instructed to register on an investment website.… Continue reading

Man caught pumping RON95 into SG-registered Toyota Harrier in JB

Time and again, Singaporean motorists have been spotted refuelling their vehicles with subsidised RON95 petrol — despite the practice being illegal in Malaysia. The latest case making waves online involves a 22-second video showing a man pumping RON95 into his black Toyota Harrier. According to the video, posted on Community Roda Johor – CRJ Facebook… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin inaugurates Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge in Kuala Kangsar

KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, officially opened the Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge at Dataran Manong today. The royal couple arrived at 11 am, accompanied by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and Public Works Department director-general Datuk Roslan Ismail were… Continue reading

China backs Thailand and Cambodia in border dispute resolution

BEIJING: China has voiced its support for Thailand and Cambodia in settling their long-standing border dispute. Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s willingness to assist both nations based on their mutual interests. Wang emphasised the importance of dialogue and rebuilding trust between the two Southeast Asian countries. The discussions took place during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation… Continue reading

I-Berhad posts strong Q2 results, sees AI and robotics as new engines for growth

PETALING JAYA: I-Berhad, the developer of i-City in Selangor, reported another strong quarter for the financial period ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25), reinforcing the group’s transformation into a recurring income-centric enterprise. For the quarter under review, the group recorded revenue of RM62.3 million and profit before tax (PBT) of RM14.26 million, driven by solid performance… Continue reading

UN reports war crimes in Syria sectarian violence by both sides

GENEVA: War crimes were likely committed by both interim government forces and fighters loyal to Syria’s former rulers during sectarian violence in coastal areas, a UN report stated. The violence, which peaked in March, reportedly killed around 1,400 people, mostly civilians from Alawi communities. “The scale and brutality of the violence documented in our report… Continue reading

Prasarana highlights eco-friendly urban mobility at ASUF 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is reinforcing its position as the Official Urban Mobility Provider at the ASEAN Sustainable Urban Forum (ASUF) 2025. The event, held in the capital since last Tuesday, concludes today. Group CEO Amir Hamdan stated that Prasarana is displaying eco-friendly innovations and urban mobility technologies. These include initiatives to expand public… Continue reading

Turkey to assist Syria with weapons and training under new military MoU

ANKARA: Turkey will supply Syria with weapons systems and logistical equipment under a newly signed military cooperation agreement. A Turkish defence ministry source confirmed the details on Thursday, stating that Ankara is prepared to train Syrian forces if required. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) focuses on military training and consultancy, marking the first step toward… Continue reading

Two Chinese nationals detained for trespassing in restricted KL area

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained two Chinese nationals suspected of trespassing into a restricted security forces building area on Aug 6. Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail confirmed the arrest of the men, both in their 20s. The suspects were caught flying a drone near a football field within the restricted zone. Security… Continue reading

North Korea denies removing border loudspeakers amid rising tensions

SEOUL: North Korea has denied reports of removing propaganda loudspeakers along its border with South Korea. Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed the claims as misinformation. South Korea’s military had earlier stated that both sides halted propaganda broadcasts in June. Seoul later reported detecting North Korean troops dismantling loudspeakers. Kim Yo… Continue reading

South Korea’s top court clears Baby Shark of plagiarism claims

SEOUL: South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the global children’s hit “Baby Shark” does not constitute plagiarism. The decision dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by US-based composer Johnny Only against South Korean education firm SmartStudy. The viral “Baby Shark Dance” video remains YouTube’s most-viewed content with over 16 billion views, surpassing Luis… Continue reading

Colombia mourns assassinated presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

BOGOTA: Colombia laid to rest slain presidential candidate Miguel Uribe on Wednesday amid emotional pleas to end the nation’s cycle of political bloodshed. The 39-year-old conservative senator was fatally shot in June while campaigning in Bogota and succumbed to his injuries this week. “Our country is going through the darkest, saddest, and most painful days,“… Continue reading

No police report yet on threats to Rafizi’s wife, says Selangor CPO

SHAH ALAM: Police have not received any report regarding threats made against the wife of Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The threats followed an incident where their young son was attacked by an individual at a shopping mall in Putrajaya. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar stated that authorities are aware of the matter… Continue reading

Jimmy Lai trial postponed in Hong Kong due to severe weather

HONG KONG: The closing arguments in jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial were postponed due to severe weather conditions. The city’s weather observatory issued the highest-level rainstorm warning, leading to the cancellation of court hearings. Lai, the 77-year-old founder of Apple Daily, faces charges of foreign collusion under Hong Kong’s national security law.… Continue reading

MACC enhances cooperation for efficient asset forfeiture in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is intensifying coordination with other enforcement agencies to improve the efficiency of forfeiting and disposing of immovable assets like buildings and land. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki emphasised the importance of platforms such as the MACC Chief Commissioners’ Roundtable Conference in fostering inter-agency collaboration. He stated,… Continue reading

Bolsonaro’s lawyers seek acquittal in Brazil coup trial

RIO DE JANEIRO: Defence lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro formally requested his acquittal during closing arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The 197-page legal document submitted to justices declared Bolsonaro innocent of all charges related to alleged coup attempts. His legal team emphasised what they called an absolute lack of evidence presented… Continue reading

Sarawak offers scholarships to Cambodian students, eyes direct flights

KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to offer scholarships to Cambodian high school and university students while exploring a direct flight route between Phnom Penh and Kuching. Cambodian Senior Minister Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan confirmed discussions on sending students to study engineering, accounting, and law in Sarawak. He noted that Cambodian scholarship recipients currently study only… Continue reading

Panglima ATM pertama disenarai dalam Hall of Fame Maktab Ketahanan Nasional

PUTRAJAYA: Panglima Angkatan Tentera Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar menjadi tokoh pertama menerima pengiktirafan Hall of Fame di Maktab Ketahanan Nasional. Beliau menyifatkan penghargaan ini sebagai kemuncak dalam kerjaya ketenteraannya. “Saya merupakan Kohort pertama pada 2020. Setiap perjalanan, terutama dalam bidang ketenteraan, ini merupakan antara kemuncak pencapaian seseorang dan saya amat bersyukur kepada Allah,“… Continue reading

Johor King awards DMIJ to 21SSG commander and regent ADC

JOHOR BAHRU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, honoured the Commander of the 21st Special Service Group (21SSG), Major General Ahmad Shuhaimi Mat Wajab, with the Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor Yang Amat Disanjungi Pangkat Yang Kedua (DMIJ). The prestigious DMIJ award was also bestowed upon Johor Regent’s aide-de-camp, Colonel Mohd Farid Azwanshah Sahar. The… Continue reading

Putrajaya gears up for 100,000 visitors at National Day 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) is making final arrangements to host an estimated 100,000 visitors for the National Day 2025 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug 31. PPj engineer Faridz Amli Shaharudin confirmed that 8,000 public seats will be available from 5 am on the event day. Facilities include 200 public toilets, five temporary prayer spaces,… Continue reading

SPRM perkukuh kerjasama urus pelucuthakan, pelupusan aset

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan memperkukuh kerjasama dengan agensi penguatkuasaan bagi memastikan proses pelucuthakan dan pelupusan aset tidak alih berjalan lancar. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata program seperti Persidangan Meja Bulat Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM diadakan bagi mengukuhkan hubungan antara agensi. “Setiap agensi mempunyai kaedah tersendiri dalam proses ini dan… Continue reading

KKDW tubuh HLC rentas kementerian perkasa agenda luar bandar

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah (KKDW) memperkukuh agenda pembangunan luar bandar menerusi penubuhan rasmi High-Level Committee (HLC) Pembangunan Desa. HLC berfungsi sebagai platform strategik untuk membincangkan dasar dan pelaksanaan pembangunan desa secara menyeluruh. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyatakan HLC akan disokong jawatankuasa kerja berasaskan enam bidang fokus utama.… Continue reading

Kelantan organ donation rates lowest in Malaysia at 0.45%

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan has the lowest organ donation pledge rate in Malaysia, with only 0.45 per cent of its population registered as donors. Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin revealed the concerning statistic during the launch of the state-level Organ Donation Awareness Week 2025. He noted that the low figure highlights poor awareness,… Continue reading