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Govt agrees to amend National Skills Development Act to empower TVET

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to amend the National Skills Development Act 2006 (Act 652) to further strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country. Human Resource Minister Steven Sim said through the amendment, the ministry aims to elevate the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) to a level equivalent to a degree or… Continue reading

BNM, institusi kewangan perlu bantu kerajaan perjelas langkah-langkah fiskal – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) dan institusi kewangan di negara ini digesa untuk bekerjasama dengan kerajaan dalam meningkatkan pemahaman orang ramai tentang langkah-langkah fiskal yang sedang dilaksanakan. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, kerjasama sebegini penting bagi memastikan maklumat tepat dan seimbang sampai kepada rakyat, terutamanya di tengah-tengah usaha pihak tertentu untuk mempolitikkan… Continue reading

Policy on groundwater management urgently needed – Dewan Rakyat Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: A policy on groundwater management as an alternative water source must be formulated and implemented immediately to ensure the continuity of the country’s water supply, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. He said this is necessary because water resources, which are essential for life and national development, are increasingly under threat… Continue reading

Former Melaka JBS director charged with submitting false claim, taking bribes

MELAKA: A former director of the Melaka Youth and Sports Department pleaded not guilty today in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court to submitting a false claim and accepting bribes. Khairul Adri Rosli, 51, is charged with submitting a payment voucher amounting to RM126,100 for the supply and installation of concrete imprint around the tennis and… Continue reading

Amang seksual fizikal: Jurulatih bola sepak mengaku tidak bersalah

KOTA TINGGI: Seorang jurulatih bola sepak hari ini mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini terhadap empat pertuduhan melakukan amang seksual fizikal ke atas dua pelatihnya yang juga pelajar sekolah menengah. Meor Azizi Zolkfle, 33 membuat pengakuan itu ketika pertuduhan terhadapnya dibacakan di hadapan Hakim Hayda Farizal Abu Hasan. Dia berdepan dua pertuduhan melakukan… Continue reading

Perpustakaan Digital ASEAN jadi jambatan budaya dan rakyat – Aaron

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Perpaduan Negara Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang menyeru negara anggota ASEAN untuk memperhebat penyertaan mereka dalam Perpustakaan Digital ASEAN (ADL) sebagai langkah penting dalam memastikan akses ilmu yang adil dan menyeluruh di rantau ini. Beliau berkata ADL merupakan antara inisiatif serantau paling berpotensi dan berwawasan sekali gus membuktikan hasil positif boleh dicapai apabila… Continue reading

Petronas, Commonwealth LNG ink 20-year sustainable LNG deal

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) subsidiary, Petronas LNG Ltd, has entered into a liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with Commonwealth LNG, LLC, to diversify its LNG portfolio through long-term supply from the United States. Petronas announced in a statement that it has agreed to purchase one million tonnes per annum (mtpa)… Continue reading

Petronas, Commonwealth LNG ink 20-year sustainable LNG deal

MINDEF sasar keseluruhan 38 sekolah dalam kem dapat didigitalkan

KLUANG: Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) menyasarkan untuk mendigitalkan kesemua 38 Sekolah Dalam Kem (SDK) di seluruh negara dalam usaha membudayakan penggunaan teknologi kreatif dalam kalangan anak-anak warga kerja pertahanan. Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari berkata inisiatif itu selaras dengan Dasar Pendidikan Digital yang dilancarkan Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) pada 2023, dengan objektif melahirkan murid fasih digital bagi… Continue reading

BNM, financial institutions should help explain fiscal measures, address misleading narratives – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and financial institutions are encouraged to work alongside the government in enhancing public understanding of fiscal measures being implemented, while also helping to address negative narratives surrounding the issue. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such cooperation is important to ensure accurate and balanced information reaches the people,… Continue reading

RUU Optometri dibentang Oktober ini – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Optometri dijangka dibentangkan di Parlimen pada Oktober ini, kata Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Beliau berkata RUU itu bakal menjadi undang-undang khusus yang mengawal selia seluruh aspek profesion optometris di Malaysia. “RUU Optometri akan menjadi stand-alone legislation yang akan mengawal selia amalan, latihan, pendaftaran dan skop tugas optometris berbeza… Continue reading

Kes langgar mati tiga penuntut UiTM: Pemandu wanita dibenarkan ikat jamin

KUALA TERENGGANU: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini membenarkan pemandu wanita yang didakwa atas pertuduhan membunuh tiga penuntut Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun dalam kemalangan pada 9 Okt tahun lepas diikat jamin RM40,000 dengan dua penjamin. Hakim Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani dalam keputusannya berkata beliau mendapati hujah dikemukakan pihak peguam iaitu pelanggaran tersebut adalah tidak… Continue reading

PM Anwar, Ahmad Zahid extend condolences on Palanivel’s passing

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died today. In a Facebook post, Anwar said Palanivel left an indelible mark on the nation through his roles as MIC president, member of parliament and various government positions since 1990. “His… Continue reading

Bekas pengarah JBS Melaka mengaku tidak bersalah kemuka tuntutan palsu, terima rasuah

MELAKA: Seorang bekas pengarah Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Melaka mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh di sini hari ini, atas pertuduhan mengemukakan tuntutan palsu dan menerima rasuah berjumlah RM134,100, dua tahun lepas. Pengakuan Khairul Adri Rosli, 51, direkodkan di hadapan Hakim Elesabet Paya Wan. Khairul Adri dituduh mengemukakan baucar pembayaran berjumlah RM126,100 bagi… Continue reading

Wanita temui cicak dalam pisang goreng Tiramisu di gerai Pulau Pinang

APA yang sepatutnya menjadi pencuci mulut manis bertukar pengalaman mengerikan bagi seorang wanita Malaysia selepas dia menemui cicak goreng di dalam pisang goreng tiramisu yang dibelinya dari sebuah gerai popular di Bayan Baru, Penang. Wanita tersebut menggunakan TikTok untuk berkongsi penemuan mengejutkannya, memberi amaran kepada orang lain agar lebih berhati-hati apabila membeli dari gerai tepi… Continue reading

Wanita temui cicak dalam pisang goreng Tiramisu di gerai Pulau Pinang

Two cops among four sentenced to 12 years, caning for RM1.1m armed robbery

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here today sentenced four men, including two police corporals, to 12 years in prison and five strokes of the cane for robbing a businessman of RM1.1 million in cash four years ago. Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril sentenced suspended Corporals Hasrol Irmey Abu Hasim, 36, and Muhammad Helmi Jamaluddin, 34, together… Continue reading

“Need at least RM3k for 2 nights in Redang for two” – Woman chooses Vietnam over Malaysia for vacation

Are Malaysian vacations getting too expensive? That’s the question stirring up debate after one woman took to Threads to vent her frustration about the rising cost of domestic travel. In her post, the woman starts by expressing her love for Malaysia and its stunning islands — but says that this year, she’s chosen to holiday… Continue reading

“Need at least RM3k for 2 nights in Redang for two” – Woman chooses Vietnam over Malaysia for vacation

Jawatankuasa bersama kementerian tangani lonjakan kos penjagaan kesihatan – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengumumkan penubuhan jawatankuasa bersama kementerian untuk menangani peningkatan kos penjagaan kesihatan yang kini menjadi salah satu cabaran utama yang menjejaskan kehidupan rakyat. Beliau berkata jawatankuasa yang terdiri daripada Kementerian Kewangan, Kementerian Kesihatan dan Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) itu akan bekerjasama untuk memastikan penjagaan kesihatan yang… Continue reading

Nancy outlines four core principles for civil service excellence at KPWKM

BANGI: Leadership and governance, performance and talent development, technology and digitalisation, as well as staff well-being and engagement, are the four key principles that must be embraced by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) personnel. Speaking at the ministry’s 2025 Excellent Service Awards (APC) ceremony today, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised… Continue reading

Nancy outlines four core principles for civil service excellence at KPWKM

Bekas pegawai IT mengaku bersalah buat hantaran jelik di media sosial

IPOH: Seorang bekas pegawai teknologi maklumat (IT) di sebuah syarikat media tempatan mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan membuat satu hantaran jelik di laman sosial dengan niat menyakitkan hati orang lain, Februari lepas. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, membuat pengakuan bersalah itu sejurus pertuduhan dibaca di hadapan Hakim Meor… Continue reading

Malaysian arrested for attempted drug smuggling at Woodlands checkpoint

SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Saturday (June 14) for attempting to smuggle drugs estimated to be worth more than S$173,000 (S$1=RM3.30), including about 1.4 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin, into Singapore, authorities said on Tuesday. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a joint statement that ICA… Continue reading

Malaysian arrested for attempted drug smuggling at Woodlands checkpoint

BNM, govt to work on implementing ‘RESET’ initiative to address high medical inflation

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia. BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the initiative is a joint commitment undertaken with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) aimed at revamping medical and… Continue reading

US forces still in ‘defensive posture’ in Mideast: White House

WASHINGTON: The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a “defensive” posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran. Trump’s brief warning on social media, without further details, raised speculation that the United States may be… Continue reading

US forces still in ‘defensive posture’ in Mideast: White House

Sultan Nazrin opens Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square

BAGAN DATUK: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today officially opened the Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square here. Sultan Nazrin and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, were greeted on arrival by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Bagan Datuk MP, and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin opens Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square

Optometry Bill to be tabled in October – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: The Optometry Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this October, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the proposed legislation would serve as a dedicated legal framework to regulate all aspects of the optometry profession in Malaysia. “It will be a stand-alone Act governing the practice, training, registration and… Continue reading

Optometry Bill to be tabled in October – Dzulkefly

Israel, Iran trade missile fire as Trump warns Tehran to ‘evacuate’

TEHRAN: Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate” and left a G7 summit early. Despite growing calls for the longtime foes to end hostilities, neither Israel nor Iran showed any signs of cutting short the missile blitz kicked off… Continue reading

Israel, Iran trade missile fire as Trump warns Tehran to ‘evacuate’

OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military

SAN FRANCISCO: The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San Francisco-based OpenAI will “develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains,“ according to the department’s posting of awarded contracts.… Continue reading

OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military

Malaysia achieves significant improvement in global competitiveness, says WCR report

Malaysia’s advancement from 34th place last year highlights the country’s robust economic recovery and ongoing reform initiatives, as noted by Miti. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has climbed 11 positions in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR), securing the 23rd spot out of 69 economies—its highest placement since 2020. The WCR, released each year by the Institute… Continue reading

RON95 subsidy cut to come first, carbon tax expected in 2026 – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said Malaysia must first address the issue of fuel subsidies, particularly those involving the energy sector, before implementing the carbon tax. The government had… Continue reading

Malaysia perlu sesuaikan dasar untuk jadi ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia perlu menyesuaikan dasarnya, mempunyai institusi kukuh dan mengekalkan hala tuju jelas untuk mencapai matlamat menjadi ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata Kerangka Ekonomi MADANI mencerminkan visi negara untuk menjadi ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi dan menggambarkan komitmen dua hala. “Pertama, dasar perindustrian perlu dimodenkan,… Continue reading

RON95 subsidy cut to come first, carbon tax expected in 2026 – Amir Hamzah

Bekas pengarah kewangan PBT direman tujuh hari bantu siasatan salah guna kuasa

MELAKA: Seorang bekas pengarah jabatan kewangan pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) di Melaka direman tujuh hari bagi membantu siasatan berhubung dakwaan menyalahgunakan kuasa dengan melaburkan dana PBT berjumlah kira-kira RM50 juta dalam pasaran saham. Majistret N. Sivashangari mengeluarkan perintah reman terhadap lelaki berusia 57 tahun itu, berkuat kuasa hari ini hingga Isnin (23 Jun) depan. Terdahulu,… Continue reading

BN Supreme Council extends condolences on Palanivel’s passing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Barisan Nasional (BN) Supreme Council today extended its condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died this morning aged 76. BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir described Palanivel’s death as a significant loss to the nation, especially to MIC and the BN coalition. “He… Continue reading

BN Supreme Council extends condolences on Palanivel’s passing

M’sian woman finds cicak goreng in pisang goreng tiramisu from Penang stall

WHAT was meant to be a sweet treat turned into a horrifying experience for a Malaysian woman after she discovered a deep-fried lizard hidden inside her pisang goreng tiramisu from a popular stall in Bayan Baru, Penang. The woman took to TikTok to share her shocking find, warning others to be extra cautious when buying… Continue reading

M’sian woman finds cicak goreng in pisang goreng tiramisu from Penang stall

Kerajaan pantau konflik di Iran sebelum putuskan untuk bawa pulang rakyat Malaysia – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memantau rapi situasi konflik di Iran susulan serangan Israel ke atas negara berkenaan sebelum membuat sebarang keputusan untuk membawa pulang rakyat Malaysia di sana. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata setakat ini, belum ada sebarang keputusan untuk membawa pulang rakyat Malaysia di kawasan terjejas konflik di Iran. “Belum,” katanya ringkas kepada… Continue reading

Wage reform can ease inflation, cost of living pressure – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR: Controlling inflation alone is insufficient to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), highlighting the urgent need for structural reforms to address stagnant wage growth and ensure that incomes keep pace with rising prices. Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said that although headline inflation has eased significantly due to timely monetary policy… Continue reading

Wage reform can ease inflation, cost of living pressure – BNM

Ex-IT officer pleads guilty to posting offensive comment on Facebook

IPOH: A former information technology (IT) officer at a local media company pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of making an offensive comment on social media with the intent to hurt others’ feelings, in February this year. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, entered the plea after the charge was… Continue reading