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Action against drug abuse through illegal vape products

PETALING JAYA: Fifty-five cases of drug abuse involving electronic cigarettes or vapes were recorded in the first half of 2025 alone, said the Health Ministry. Citing police figures, it said a total of 64 investigation papers were opened in 2024 on the issue. “Alarmingly, over 70% of these cases tested positive for banned substances such… Continue reading

Proton rides sales surge with strong July performance

PROTON has entered the second half of 2025 on a high note, recording a marked rebound in sales as the Malaysian car market recovered from a sluggish June. The national automaker registered 13,518 units sold in July, a 22.1 per cent increase over the previous month, bringing its year-to-date total to 85,674 units. This performance… Continue reading

Frank confident Spurs will challenge PSG in Super Cup clash

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR manager Thomas Frank expressed confidence his team will be competitive in their UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The match marks Frank’s first official game in charge after replacing Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite winning the Europa League last season. Frank acknowledged PSG’s strong form after their dominant Champions League triumph… Continue reading

Trump-Putin Alaska summit a ‘listening exercise’ says White House

WASHINGTON: Friday’s Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “is a listening exercise for the president,“ the White House said on Tuesday, tempering expectations for a quick Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal. “Only one party that’s involved in this war is going to be present, and so this is for the president… Continue reading

Last Liverpool goal had special meaning for Jota

DIOGO JOTA revealed the emotional meaning behind his last Liverpool goal in a touching interview before his death in a car crash. Jota and his brother Andre Silva died when their Lamborghini went off the road in the accident in northern Spain on July 3. The Portugal forward was on his way back to England… Continue reading

US indicts Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier for sanctions violations

WASHINGTON: The United States announced criminal charges against Haitian gang leader and former police officer Jimmy “Barbeque” Cherizier and a North Carolina man on Tuesday for conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions. The July 17 indictment, unsealed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleges that Cherizier and Bazile Richardson, also known as “Fredo… Continue reading

Red Bull buy English rugby strugglers Newcastle

LONDON: Red Bull further extended their interests in sport on Tuesday by investing in rugby union for the first time by taking over English top-flight strugglers Newcastle. The Austria-based energy drinks company already has significant interests in football, motor racing and winter sports. The club will now be known as Newcastle Red Bulls. Oliver Mintzlaff,… Continue reading

Ecuador President Noboa leads march against suspended security laws

QUITO: Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday led a march against a decision by the constitutional court to temporarily suspend provisions in recently-passed security laws, in what critics have said is an attempt to curtail judicial independence. Noboa has said the march was intended to preserve vital efforts to combat crime gangs, but detractors say… Continue reading

PSG coach Luis Enrique wants ‘different profile’ to Donnarumma

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday defended his decision to freeze out Gianluigi Donnarumma ahead of the new season, insisting he needed a goalkeeper with a “different” profile. Donnarumma appears set to move after PSG signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille, before Luis Enrique left the Italian out of his squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super… Continue reading

Newcastle sign Germany defender Thiaw from AC Milan

GERMANY international defender Malick Thiaw on Tuesday completed a permanent move to Premier League club Newcastle from AC Milan. The 24-year-old centre-back agreed a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be worth an initial 35 million euros ($40 million). “I’m really excited to join this massive club. I can’t wait to start training… Continue reading

PSG exclude Donnarumma from UEFA Super Cup squad amid transfer rumours

PARIS ST GERMAIN have omitted goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from their squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur. Reports suggest the Italy international could be leaving the French champions amid ongoing transfer speculation. Donnarumma played a crucial role in PSG’s Ligue 1 and Champions League triumphs last season. The 26-year-old has won three… Continue reading

Crystal Palace consider legal action after Europa League demotion upheld

CRYSTAL PALACE are exploring legal options after losing their appeal against UEFA’s decision to demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld UEFA’s ruling, which stemmed from a multi-club ownership breach involving Eagle Football Group. At the time of assessment, Eagle Football Group held majority ownership… Continue reading

Bissouma dropped from Spurs’ Super Cup squad for lateness

UDINE: Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank confirmed midfielder Yves Bissouma has been excluded from the squad for Wednesday’s Super Cup match against Paris St Germain. The decision follows repeated instances of lateness by the Ivory Coast international. Frank stated, “Bissouma has been late several times and now this time, it was one too many.” He… Continue reading

Syariah-compliant AI launched

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to lead the world in syariah-compliant artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of NurAI, the first syariah-compliant large language model, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said NurAI builds on Malaysia’s strengths as a global leader in halal certification, Islamic finance and syariah scholarship, positioning the nation… Continue reading

Donnarumma confirms PSG exit after Super Cup snub by Luis Enrique

GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA has confirmed his imminent exit from Paris St Germain after being excluded from the squad by manager Luis Enrique. The Italian goalkeeper was left out of PSG’s Super Cup line-up, signalling the end of his time at the club. Donnarumma played a key role in PSG’s historic treble-winning campaign last season, including their… Continue reading

Everton sign Grealish on season-long loan

ENGLAND midfielder Jack Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City on Tuesday as he seeks to restart his stalled international career. The deal was announced by both clubs, without financial details. City paid Aston Villa 100 million pounds ($135.08 million) for the player, now 29, in 2021 but he fell out of… Continue reading

Bullying will not be tolerated, minister warns

PETALING JAYA: Thirty-one cases of bullying have been reported in eight public universities over the past decade, the Higher Education Ministry revealed yesterday, vowing zero tolerance for such misconduct. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir told the Dewan Rakyat that the incidents, recorded between 2014 and 2025, involved both physical and cyberbullying. He said… Continue reading

Sprm tahan ahli perniagaan, pengarah syarikat atas dokumen palsu

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Sabah menahan dua ahli perniagaan disyaki mengemukakan tuntutan mengandungi butiran palsu. Program Bantuan Industri Kecil dan Sederhana (IKS) bernilai lebih RM3.6 juta terlibat dalam kes ini. Menurut sumber SPRM, kedua-dua suspek lelaki dan wanita berusia lingkungan 50-an ditahan kira-kira 11 pagi tadi. Mereka hadir di Pejabat SPRM Sabah… Continue reading

KPM adakan libat urus tangani isu buli, jelaskan garis panduan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) akan melaksanakan sesi libat urus dengan semua pihak berkepentingan bagi menjelaskan garis panduan menangani salah laku buli. Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek berkata langkah itu adalah maklum balas kepada salah satu tuntutan dalam memorandum #KeadilanUntukZara. “Kementerian juga terbuka terhadap pandangan dan cadangan untuk menambah baik garis panduan sedia ada,“ katanya dalam… Continue reading

Kerajaan kaji undang-undang khusus tangani cabaran AI – Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan sedang mengkaji keperluan undang-undang khusus berkaitan kecerdasan buatan (AI) bagi menangani cabaran perundangan yang timbul. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said menyatakan sistem sedia ada perlu diperbaiki kerana isu AI melibatkan pendekatan berbeza termasuk beban pembuktian dan integriti dokumen. “Kini, semua dokumen dalam talian… Continue reading

Peningkatan 26% kes NTL di KLIA1 antara Mei-Julai 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) melaporkan peningkatan 26 peratus kes Notis Penolakan Masuk (NTL) di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur Terminal 1 (KLIA1) dari Mei hingga Julai 2025. Jumlah kes NTL meningkat daripada 900 pada Mei kepada 987 pada Jun, sebelum mencecah 1,134 kes pada Julai. AKPS dalam kenyataan hari ini menyatakan… Continue reading

Thunderstorm warning for eight Malaysian states until 1am

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across eight states until 1am on Wednesday. Affected areas in Kelantan include Gua Musang while Terengganu sees impacts in Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman. Pahang districts of Jerantut, Kuantan and Pekan face similar weather conditions… Continue reading

MACC detains three for false claims in Sabah and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained three individuals in separate cases involving false claims in Sabah and Selangor. In Sabah, two businesspersons were arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims under the Small and Medium Industry (SMI) Assistance Programme. The suspects, a man and a woman in their 50s, were detained at the… Continue reading

JPJ Melaka sita tujuh kenderaan mewah bernilai RM6 juta

MELAKA: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Melaka menyita tujuh kenderaan mewah bernilai hampir RM6 juta dalam Op Khas Luxury sejak 1 Julai lalu. Pengarah JPJ Melaka Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop berkata kenderaan terbabit termasuk Bentley, Porsche, BMW dan Toyota Alphard. Kenderaan tersebut disita kerana pelbagai kesalahan seperti lesen tamat tempoh dan tiada insurans. Beliau menyatakan pemilik… Continue reading

Transformasi modul pendidikan PUSPEN kepada TVET bantu bekas penagih

DENGKIL: Modul pendidikan di Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik (PUSPEN) akan diubah suai kepada modul Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET). Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyatakan transformasi ini membuka peluang kerjaya profesional kepada bekas klien pusat tersebut. Beliau menekankan pendekatan baharu diperlukan untuk memastikan mereka kembali produktif dalam komuniti selepas… Continue reading

Hubungan kerajaan negeri-persekutuan penting untuk pembangunan Sabah – Hajiji

RANAU: Hubungan kukuh antara kerajaan negeri dan Persekutuan amat penting dalam memastikan pembangunan berterusan dapat dilaksanakan di Sabah. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor menegaskan bahawa kerjasama erat antara GRS dan PH telah membawa kemajuan kepada negeri ini. “Kita mahu hubungan erat dengan kerajaan Persekutuan untuk memastikan kestabilan dan kemakmuran rakyat,” katanya. Beliau menyatakan lebih… Continue reading

Israel prepares for costly Gaza City battle as Hamas digs in

JERUSALEM: Israeli forces are bracing for a gruelling battle in Gaza City, where Hamas fighters are deeply entrenched. Security experts warn the operation will be difficult and costly due to the dense urban environment. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to target Hamas’s last strongholds in Gaza City and central camps. Gaza… Continue reading

Typhoon Podul forces evacuations as Taiwan braces for impact

TAIPEI: Nearly 2,000 people in Taiwan will be evacuated from their homes as Typhoon Podul approaches the island. The typhoon is expected to make landfall along the southeast coast on Wednesday before crossing into the Taiwan Strait. Average wind speeds could reach 133 kilometres per hour, with gusts up to 166kph, according to the Central… Continue reading

Prosedur keselamatan hot refuelling dilanggar sebelum nahas helikopter Bentong

KUALA LUMPUR: Laporan awal nahas helikopter di Bentong pada 6 Februari mendedahkan pelanggaran Prosedur Kerja Selamat (SWP) semasa proses hot refuelling sehari sebelum kejadian. Menurut Biro Siasatan Kemalangan Udara (AAIB), rakaman video menunjukkan kru Indonesia dan juruterbang helikopter Bell 206L4 tidak mematuhi SWP yang ditetapkan. “Ketidakpatuhan ini menimbulkan potensi risiko dan boleh membawa kepada keadaan… Continue reading

MOE to clarify bullying guidelines through stakeholder engagement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education will organise engagement sessions with stakeholders to clarify existing guidelines on managing bullying cases. Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated this initiative follows one of four demands in the #JusticeForZara memorandum submitted by student activists. She confirmed the ministry remains open to suggestions for improving current bullying protocols. The announcement was… Continue reading

PM Anwar gariskan lima tonggak rangka kerja AI Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menggariskan lima tonggak utama dalam Rangka Kerja Negara Kecerdasan Buatan (AI). Lima tonggak itu merangkumi dasar berpandangan ke hadapan serta tenaga kerja dinamik dan celik digital. Infrastruktur digital yang selamat dan dipercayai turut menjadi salah satu tonggak penting dalam pelaksanaan AI. Pemerkasaan kepercayaan digital dan pelaburan strategik… Continue reading

26% rise in NTL notices at KLIA1 from May to July

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) recorded a 26% surge in Not to Land (NTL) notices issued at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) between May and July this year. The agency stated that NTL cases climbed from 900 in May to 987 in June before reaching 1,134 in July. AKPS… Continue reading

Malaysia terus komitmen teraju pertumbuhan bandar mampan ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia menegaskan semula komitmennya untuk memimpin inisiatif pertumbuhan bandar mampan dan inklusif di rantau ASEAN. Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming menyatakan bahawa Malaysia memainkan peranan penting sebagai penyelaras serantau dan pendokong global dalam pembangunan bandar lestari. “Kita perlu memudahkan pertukaran dasar dan kerjasama antara bandar untuk mencapai tadbir urus yang… Continue reading

RM1.05 million allocated for Duchess of Kent Hospital upgrades in Sandakan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health has allocated RM1.05 million for minor upgrades and improvements at the Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sandakan. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed the funding will address urgent needs in the surgical ward and other medical and non-medical requirements. He stated the allocation will enhance patient comfort by… Continue reading

Anggota beruniform direman sprm atas disyaki subahat butiran palsu

SEREMBAN: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia Negeri Sembilan mereman seorang anggota beruniform atas tuduhan bersubahat mengemukakan butiran palsu. Kes melibatkan tuntutan bayaran kad kredit syarikat bagi tempahan hotel berjumlah RM55,000 untuk kepentingan peribadi. Majistret Saiful Sayoti mengeluarkan perintah reman empat hari hingga 15 Ogos selepas membenarkan permohonan SPRM. Suspek lelaki berusia 20-an ditahan semalam ketika memberi… Continue reading

Pembandaran ASEAN perlu seimbangkan kemakmuran dan kesaksamaan – Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN perlu memastikan kemakmuran hasil pembandaran pesat dinikmati secara saksama tanpa mengorbankan golongan rentan, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Beliau menyatakan kawasan bandar di ASEAN kini didiami lebih 370 juta orang dan menyumbang 70 peratus kepada KDNK serantau. Pusat bandar dijangka menjadi pemacu utama pertumbuhan menjelang 2050 dengan tujuh daripada… Continue reading

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight with 100 meteors per hour

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak intensity late tonight into early tomorrow morning, with up to 100 meteors potentially visible per hour. The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) confirmed the annual celestial event, which occurs between July and August, can be observed without telescopes in areas free from light pollution. However, MYSA… Continue reading

MCMC tingkatkan kesedaran jenayah siber melalui kempen internet selamat

LABUAN: Penipuan perbankan dalam talian kini mengatasi jenayah kecil lain sebagai isu utama di pulau bebas cukai ini. Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) menyatakan kebimbangan terhadap peningkatan kes jenayah siber. Pengarah MCMC Wilayah Persekutuan Faisal Hamdi Mohammed Ghouth berkata kempen kesedaran akan dipergiat. Tujuan kempen adalah untuk melengkapkan masyarakat dengan pengetahuan melindungi diri daripada… Continue reading

Perak paddy farmers get faster access to disaster aid without official declaration

TAIPING: Perak paddy farmers affected by drought, floods or storms can now seek financial aid without waiting for formal disaster declarations under the Paddy Crop Disaster Fund. State Department of Agriculture director Norsiyenti Othman urged farmers to document crop damage by photographing affected fields and filing police reports. Applicants must submit evidence to either the… Continue reading

Remaja lelaki lemas dalam parit di Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Seorang remaja lelaki berusia 13 tahun ditemukan lemas di dalam parit berhampiran Dewan Orang Ramai Parit Senah, Parit Ya’ani Tengah dekat Yong Peng pagi tadi. Pusat Gerakan Operasi, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Johor mengesahkan menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 10.48 pagi. Sebanyak tujuh anggota bomba bersama satu jentera Fire Rescue Tender (FRT)… Continue reading

Saksi nafi dua tertuduh kes culik warga Palestin dipukul dipaksa mengaku

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pegawai polis menafikan dakwaan bahawa dua tertuduh dalam kes penculikan lelaki warga Palestin dipukul sehingga mengalami kecederaan serius. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif, 42, menyangkal dakwaan peguam bahawa tertuduh kelima dan keenam dipukul sehingga lidah terkoyak. Beliau merupakan saksi pendakwaan ketiga dalam kes yang melibatkan lapan tertuduh. Tertuduh termasuk Tengku Arif Bongsu Tengku… Continue reading

Laman Malaysia MADANI promotes sustainable values and national unity

PUTRAJAYA: Laman Malaysia MADANI, a newly launched landscaped area at the Botanical Garden, embodies national identity through design elements reflecting sustainability, well-being, innovation, respect, trust, and compassion. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar emphasised that the garden serves as an educational platform for visitors to grasp MADANI’s principles and aspirations.… Continue reading

UK unemployment steady at 4.7% amid tax hikes and US tariffs

LONDON: Britain’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.7 percent in the three months to June, marking a four-year high. The Office for National Statistics confirmed the figure matched the previous quarter’s rate, the highest since June 2021. A business tax hike introduced in April under the Labour government’s budget has contributed to hiring slowdowns. US… Continue reading

China imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports

BEIJING: China will impose temporary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports starting Thursday. The commerce ministry stated the preliminary investigation found Canadian shipments caused substantial damage to domestic industries. A 75.8 percent duty will apply as deposits while final measures are determined. This follows China’s March decision to impose 100 percent surcharges on Canadian rapeseed… Continue reading

Thai soldier injured in Cambodia border landmine explosion amid tensions

BANGKOK: A Thai soldier was severely wounded after stepping on a landmine near the Cambodia border on Tuesday. The Royal Thai Army reported the explosion occurred around 9:00 am during a patrol close to the contested Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin province. Army spokesman Winthai Suvaree accused Cambodia of planting new landmines in… Continue reading

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Papua, Indonesia; no tsunami threat

PAPUA: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia’s Papua region on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake’s epicentre was located approximately 193 kilometres northwest of Abepura town. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no tsunami threat following the tremor. No immediate reports of casualties or structural damage have been recorded.… Continue reading

Bandar Kuching MP calls for end to contract doctor system

KUALA LUMPUR: The welfare of healthcare workers took centre stage in Parliament today during debates on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen of Bandar Kuching urged the government to scrap the contract system for doctors to tackle staff shortages in Ministry of Health facilities. He stressed that those with over three years… Continue reading

Israel opposition leader supports strike for Gaza hostages

JERUSALEM: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has endorsed calls for a nationwide strike in support of hostages still held in Gaza. “Strike on Sunday,“ Lapid wrote on social media, emphasising that the protest should transcend political divisions. Sunday marks the start of Israel’s workweek, making it a symbolic day for collective action. “Strike out of… Continue reading

Malaysia considers new AI laws to address emerging legal issues

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is evaluating the necessity of enacting dedicated laws to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) amid growing legal complexities. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlighted the need to modernise the legal framework to address AI-specific concerns such as evidence authenticity and document integrity.… Continue reading

France upholds ban on bee-killing pesticide amid health concerns

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a modified bill maintaining France’s ban on the pesticide acetamiprid, following a petition backed by over two million citizens. The legislation sparked heated debate and gained momentum through a student-led petition that garnered widespread support. Opponents argue the bill was hastily passed in July without sufficient parliamentary… Continue reading