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Football coach claims trial to sexual assault charges

KOTA TINGGI: A football coach pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to four counts of physical sexual assault against two of his trainees, who are students of a secondary school here. Meor Azizi Zolkfle, 33, made the plea when the charges were read out before Judge Hayda Farizal Abu Hasan. The accused,… Continue reading

Safe Internet Campaign reaches 11,839 participants nationwide

SANDAKAN: The Safe Internet Campaign has reached 53 schools nationwide to date, engaging 11,839 students, teachers, and parents, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Teo said the campaign, launched in January in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), educational institutions and relevant agencies, aims to enhance digital literacy and promote a… Continue reading

Thailand to prepare planes to evacuate nationals from Israel, Iran: govt spokesman

BANGKOK: The Thai government has ordered its military to prepare planes to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran, a spokesman said Tuesday, as the two sides exchanged missile fire for a fifth day. There are an estimated 40,000 Thais currently living in Israel, most working on farms under a government labour scheme, and around 300… Continue reading

Malaysia, Singapore need robust financial ecosystem to unlock joint industrial platform – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore need a robust financial ecosystem with next-generation technologies to unlock a powerful joint industrial platform, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong. He said the two countries are uniquely positioned, with manufacturing still accounting for more than 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).… Continue reading

Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since Covid: IEA

PARIS: Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. In an annual outlook for the oil market, the Paris-based agency cited sluggish economic growth, global trade tensions, the rise of electric cars and the shift away from crude to produce power.… Continue reading

Bomb threat diverts plane of hajj pilgrims in Indonesia

JAKARTA: A plane carrying hundreds of hajj pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia was diverted in Indonesia on Tuesday after an email bomb threat was sent to authorities, Indonesia’s aviation body said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it received a report from Indonesia’s airport operator “regarding a bomb threat sent by an unidentified person… Continue reading

Short-term rates end steady on BNM operations

KUALA LUMPUR: Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. Liquidity in the conventional system increased to RM25.99 billion from RM24.91 billion this morning, while liquidity in Islamic funds rose to RM22.20 billion from RM20.39 billion previously. Earlier, the central bank conducted a… Continue reading

Need for harmonisation of federal and state human rights laws – DPM Fadillah

PUTRAJAYA: The federal and state governments need to harmonise human rights laws to ensure the welfare of the people, particularly on issues concerning family, marriage, and children’s rights, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He highlighted the legal dilemmas arising from Malaysia’s dual legal system, where British-based laws coexist with Islamic laws focused… Continue reading

PM Anwar puji usaha KWSP tingkat kecukupan pendapatan persaraan

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini memuji usaha Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) yang berterusan mencari pendekatan baharu bagi meningkatkan kecukupan pendapatan persaraan rakyat Malaysia. Anwar, yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata penglibatan KWSP dengan syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan (GLIC) lain mencerminkan perkongsian awam-swasta yang padu yang juga akan meningkatkan infrastruktur penjagaan… Continue reading

Lebih 11,000 peserta sertai kempen internet selamat, perkasa literasi digital

SANDAKAN: Seramai 11,839 peserta terdiri daripada murid, guru dan ibu bapa telah menyertai Kempen Internet Selamat yang dilaksanakan di 53 buah sekolah di seluruh negara setakat ini, kata Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi, Teo Nie Ching. Menurut Teo, kempen itu digerakkan sejak Januari lalu dengan kerjasama Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC), institusi pendidikan serta agensi berkaitan,… Continue reading

Pesticide Container Recycling Programme launched at oil palm plantations in Lahad Datu

LAHAD DATU: The Pesticide Container Recycling Programme introduced at oil palm plantations here is aimed at ensuring the systematic and safe disposal of used pesticide containers. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said the initiative, which involves the construction of dedicated recycling cages, is being implemented at seven plantation sites here.… Continue reading

Kuala Lumpur destinasi pilihan utama percutian mikro untuk penginapan semalaman di Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Ibu negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur menduduki tempat teratas bagi destinasi percutian mikro untuk penginapan semalaman di Asia, sementara Pulau Pinang di tangga kesembilan, menurut tempahan dibuat menerusi platform pelancongan digital Agoda, bagi tempoh Iima bulan pertama tahun ini. Pengarah Negara bagi Malaysia dan Brunei di Agoda Fabian Teja berkata bandar seperti Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading

Penang to launch raids on durian fraud hotspots, warns sellers against mislabelling

KEPALA BATAS: Authorities in Penang have identified several hotspots selling imported durians, particularly from Thailand, falsely marketed as the famed Balik Pulau variety. State Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperative Development Committee chairman Fahmi Zainol said joint operations involving the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Agriculture Department and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) will be… Continue reading

Anwar seru anjakan dasar sediakan Malaysia hadapi penduduk berumur panjang

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menyeru supaya berlaku anjakan paradigma dalam dasar awam, dengan menggesa negara agar tidak lagi melihat isu umur panjang sekadar satu trend demografi. Dalam ucaptama pada Persidangan Kesejahteraan Sosial Antarabangsa (ISWC) 2025 di sini, Anwar berkata dasar awam perlu mengiktiraf umur panjang sebagai satu bentuk transformasi… Continue reading

Why commercial vehicle safety still stuck in neutral

THE alarm bells have been ringing for years. From the concerned voices of the public and dedicated NGOs to internal discussions within enforcement agencies, there’s a shared understanding: commercial vehicle safety on our roads remains a critical issue. We’ve seen countless articles, heard numerous opinions and watched authorities report on their efforts. Yet, the question… Continue reading

Kerajaan utamakan rasionalisasi subsidi RON95 terlebih dahulu sebelum cukai karbon pada 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan mengutamakan rasionalisasi subsidi petrol RON95 tahun ini sebelum memperkenalkan cukai karbon pada 2026, kata Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Beliau berkata Malaysia perlu menangani isu subsidi bahan api terlebih dahulu, khususnya yang melibatkan sektor tenaga, sebelum melaksanakan cukai karbon. Sebelum ini kerajaan telah mengumumkan rancangan untuk melaksanakan cukai… Continue reading

JBPM kaji keperluan Balai Bomba di laluan JRTB

ALOR SETAR: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) sedang mengkaji keperluan menubuhkan Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) baharu di sepanjang laluan Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB), bagi mempercepatkan respons dalam situasi kecemasan, khususnya kemalangan jalan raya. Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Operasi) JBPM Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman berkata ketika ini BBP Gerik dan BBP Baling merupakan balai terdekat… Continue reading

GOF: E-waste worth over RM100 million seized, five held

BATU GAJAH: The General Operations Force (GOF) Northern Brigade has arrested five Myanmar nationals at a factory in the Lahat Industrial Area near here, believed to be involved in unlicensed electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities, with the total value of the seizure estimated at RM111.4 million. Ulu Kinta GOF Northern Brigade commander SAC Shahrum Hashim… Continue reading

Rompak jutaan ringgit, dua anggota polis antara empat individu dipenjara 12 tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Empat individu termasuk dua anggota polis dijatuhi hukuman penjara 12 tahun dan lima sebatan oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini selepas didapati bersalah merompak wang tunai berjumlah RM1.1 juta milik seorang ahli perniagaan, empat tahun lepas. Hakim Hamidah Mohamed Deril menjatuhkan hukuman itu ke atas Koperal Hasrol Irmey Abu Hasim, 36, Koperal… Continue reading

Fahmi ucap takziah kepada keluarga penyanyi popular era 90-an Sheqal

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil merakamkan ucapan takziah kepada balu, anak-anak serta seluruh ahli keluarga Allahyarham Sheqal atas pemergian penyanyi popular era 90-an itu hari ini. Fahmi berkata Allahyarham Sheqal atau nama sebenarnya Shaharim Salehuddin merupakan antara penyanyi yang sering mewarnai skrin televisyen dan radio ketika beliau masih di bangku sekolah rendah. “Inna… Continue reading

Johor perkenal SQS, jimat masa pesakit tunggu giliran di HSA

JOHOR BAHRU: Kerajaan Johor memperkenalkan sistem giliran pintar atau smart queue system (SQS) menggunakan kod respons pantas (QR) bagi memudahkan urusan pesakit mendapatkan perkhidmatan klinik pakar di Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA). Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata sistem giliran itu, yang pertama seumpamanya digunakan di hospital kerajaan di Malaysia, dibangunkan menerusi inisiatif dan… Continue reading

Undang-undang berkaitan hak asasi manusia perlu diselaras antara persekutuan, negeri

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan Persekutuan dan negeri perlu menyelaras undang-undang berkaitan hak asasi manusia bagi memastikan kebajikan rakyat terpelihara terutama dalam isu melibatkan kekeluargaan, perkahwinan dan hak anak-anak. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata sistem perundangan negara yang berlandaskan undang-undang dari British telah menimbulkan pelbagai dilema terutama dalam hal berkaitan perkahwinan dan kekeluargaan Islam. “…kita… Continue reading

Pahang plans high-tech zone to attract AI and tech investments – Exco

KUANTAN: The Pahang government will establish a high-tech zone in the state, dedicated to attracting companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and big data. State Investment, Industrial development, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman, Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib, said the initiative aims to draw investments from technology firms to the east coast region.… Continue reading

Fahmi extends condolences to family of popular 90s singer Sheqal

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil extended his condolences to the family of the late Sheqal, a popular 90s singer who passed away today. Fahmi said Sheqal, whose real name was Shaharim Salehuddin, was among the singers who frequently appeared on television screens and local radio stations during his primary school years. “Inna lillahi… Continue reading

China accuses Trump of ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict

BEIJING: China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”. Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign last week against targets across Iran, saying it aimed to prevent… Continue reading

Malaysian Takaful Association donates RM50,000 to support UPSI bus crash victims

TANJONG MALIM: The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has contributed RM50,000 to the Ministry of Higher Education’s Prihatin Fund to support the families and students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) affected by the recent bus crash in Gerik. MTA chief executive officer Mohd Radzuan Mohamed said the funds were raised through contributions from corporate entities… Continue reading

Anwar calls for policy shift to prepare for a longer-living Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a paradigm shift in public policy, urging the nation to move beyond viewing longevity as a demographic trend. Delivering his keynote address at the International Social Wellbeing Conference (ISWC) 2025 here today, Anwar said public policy must embrace it as a structural transformation that… Continue reading

Repo man fined RM2,800 for trespassing into vehicle owner’s home

PETALING JAYA: A car repossession agent was fined RM2,800 by the Sungai Petani Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to trespassing into a vehicle owner’s home in Bandar Amanjaya last Saturday. According to Sinar Harian, the sentence was imposed by Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani onto Muhammad Aiman Mudzakir Azmi, 24, following his guilty plea when the… Continue reading

Life on the edge of grocery bill

LET us get one thing straight – being Malaysian these days feels like being stuck in a game of Survivor: Inflation Edition. You wake up, stretch, brush your teeth, check your phone and bam! Another notification that something else is going to cost more. First it was eggs. Then American goods. Now, insurance premiums are… Continue reading

SejaTi MADANI: One-foot papaya project boosts Kampung Kuak Hulu’s economy

IPOH: Kampung Kuak Hulu in Pengkalan Hulu, one of three villages under the supervision of Kolej Komuniti Gerik, has been selected to receive an allocation of RM100,000 under the Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI (SejaTi MADANI) initiative for its sustainable ‘betik sekaki’ (one-foot papaya) planting project. Kampung Kuak Hulu SejaTi MADANI project chairman, Mohd Zaidi Bakri, said… Continue reading

Cambodia bans Thai fruit, vegetables in border spat

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia on Tuesday banned imports of fruit and vegetables from Thailand as the two countries face off over a border dispute that led to a bloody military clash last month. One Cambodian soldier was killed on May 28 as troops exchanged fire in a disputed area known as the Emerald Triangle, where the… Continue reading

Selling pressure continues to weigh on Bursa Malaysia at mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia continued to trade lower at mid-afternoon due to persistent selling in plantation and energy stocks, said analysts. At 3.07 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 5.49 points, to 1,514.50 from Monday’s close of 1,519.99. The benchmark index opened 1.17 points lower at 1,518.82. Market breadth was negative, with… Continue reading

Real Madrid the Club World Cup favourites: Monterrey’s Ramos

VETERAN Monterrey defender Sergio Ramos said Monday his former team Real Madrid must be considered favourites to win the Club World Cup. Paris Saint-Germain recently won the UEFA Champions League by thrashing Inter Milan in the final, with Liga MX side Monterrey set to face the Italians in their opener on Tuesday at the Rose… Continue reading

Real Madrid the Club World Cup favourites: Monterrey’s Ramos

Amsterdam honours its own Golden Age sculpture master

AMSTERDAM: Imposing but delicate marble sculptures of Graeco-Roman-style figures grace the vaulted corridors of a huge palace. But this isn’t Florence or Rome. This is Amsterdam. As part of celebrations to mark 750 years since the founding of the Dutch capital, the city is unveiling from Wednesday an exhibition dedicated to Artus Quellinus, the 17th… Continue reading

Johor introduces Smart Queue System at HSA

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government has introduced the Smart Queue System (SQS), which utilises quick response (QR) codes, to facilitate patient access to specialist clinic services at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA). Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the system, the first of its kind to be implemented in a government hospital in Malaysia, was… Continue reading

Taiwan tests sea drones as China keeps up military pressure

YILAN: A Taiwanese-made sea drone capable of carrying bombs skimmed across waters off the island Tuesday in a display of uncrewed surface vehicles that could boost its military firepower against China. With Beijing sustaining military pressure on the island, Taiwan is increasing investment in aerial and maritime drones, which have been widely used in Russia’s… Continue reading

Two arrested over Indonesia murder of Australian: police

DENPASAR: Two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of an Australian man at a villa on the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali have been arrested after a days-long manhunt, police said Tuesday. Authorities have been searching for two men after the shooting of Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old Australian national, on Saturday. He was killed… Continue reading

Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square transforms ‘cowboy town’ into tourist attraction – Ahmad Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: The Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square has transformed the town, once dubbed a “cowboy town”, into an attractive tourist destination, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the development of the square has made the town one of the popular spots among domestic tourists, especially on weekends. “It has… Continue reading

Mindef aims to digitalise all 38 schools in camps nationwide

KLUANG: The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) aims to digitalise all 38 schools in camps nationwide as part of efforts to cultivate the use of creative technology among children of defence personnel. Deputy Minister Adly Zahari said the initiative is aligned with the Ministry of Education’s Digital Education Policy launched in 2023, which seeks to produce… Continue reading

Two arrested over Indonesia murder of Australian: police

P10X Academy targets 2,000 skilled workers in TVET expansion

PUTRAJAYA: Private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution P10X Academy Sdn Bhd is targeting to produce more than 2,000 skilled workers within five years as part of its expansion plans into Johor and Sarawak. Its chief executive officer and founder, William Lee, said the academy is not just about technical training but is… Continue reading

Russian strikes kill 14 in ‘horrific’ attack on Kyiv

KYIV: Russian strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in Kyiv in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called “one of the most horrific attacks” on the capital. Zelensky said “an entire section of an apartment block” was destroyed and rescuers were searching under the rubble for possible survivors. AFP journalists heard… Continue reading

Integrated approach to athlete development rolls out with 20 core sports

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s athlete development ecosystem have entered a bold new phase with the streamlining of 20 High-Performance Core Sports across the National Sports Council (NSC), Education Ministry (MoE), Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and National Sports Associations (NSAs). NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin said the initiative aims to ensure a holistic and… Continue reading

Integrated approach to athlete development rolls out with 20 core sports

Booms heard over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv after Iran missile warning

JERUSALEM: Loud booms were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday, AFP journalists reported, after air raid sirens sounded in several parts of Israel and the military warned of incoming Iranian missiles. “A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State… Continue reading

Popular 90s singer Sheqal dies at 60

KUALA LUMPUR: Popular 90s singer Sheqal died at the age of 60 at Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, today. Sheqal, whose real name was Shaharim Salehuddin, succumbed to pneumonia complications at 12.31 pm. His passing was confirmed by Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT) chairman Datuk DJ Dave when contacted by Bernama today. “I… Continue reading

“I said, ‘Sarawak.’ He said, ‘Welcome to Malaysia.’” – KL e-hailing driver thinks Sarawakian man is a tourist

A Malaysian man recently had the strangest encounter with an e-hailing driver who assumed he wasn’t Malaysian — simply because he was from Sarawak. In a Threads post, the man shared that he had travelled to KL for a work trip and the e-hailing driver who picked him up had inquired on the man’s origins.… Continue reading

Malaysia to consider adopting nuclear energy to accelerate net zero target 2050 – PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has to relook the whole energy triangle, including the possibility of adopting nuclear energy, in order to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, said Deputy Minister of the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA), Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. “We need to maintain the affordability, the sustainability as well as… Continue reading

P10X Academy sasar lahirkan lebih 2,000 tenaga mahir tempatan

PUTRAJAYA: Institusi Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) swasta P10X Academy Sdn Bhd menyasarkan lebih 2,000 tenaga mahir tempatan dapat dilahirkan dalam tempoh lima tahun selaras dengan pelan pengembangannya ke Johor dan Sarawak. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif dan Pengasas P10X Academy William Lee berkata akademi itu bukan sahaja menawarkan latihan teknikal malah berhasrat membina laluan… Continue reading