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New Penang police chief Azizee Ismail takes office

GEORGE TOWN: Deputy Director of Management (Administration) at Bukit Aman, Datuk Azizee Ismail, has been appointed as the new Penang police chief, effective today. The rank conferment and handover ceremony took place at the Senior Officers’ Mess of the Penang Contingent Police Headquarters, witnessed by Bukit Aman Management Director Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid.… Continue reading

Malaysia’s construction sector grows 12.9% with RM43.9 billion work done in Q2 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s construction sector recorded steady growth of 12.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2025. The value of work done reached RM43.9 billion, following a 16.6 per cent increase in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributed the growth… Continue reading

Malaysia’s construction sector grows 12.9% with RM43.9 billion work done in Q2 2025

Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

CANBERRA: Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly session in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed. The announcement marks a significant shift in Australia’s Middle East policy amid ongoing regional conflicts. Albanese emphasised that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to lasting peace in the region. He… Continue reading

Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

KPM takes key steps to enhance school safety and address bullying

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (KPM) will implement several key measures to ensure safety in all educational institutions under its purview, including boarding schools and hostels. Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad, Director-General of Education, stated that safety audits will focus on compliance with all relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs). “The audit findings will be presented to… Continue reading

KPM takes key steps to enhance school safety and address bullying

Mexico City airport halts flights amid severe flooding

MEXICO CITY: Benito Juarez International Airport halted operations for several hours on Sunday after torrential rains caused severe flooding and poor visibility. Authorities announced the suspension of all takeoffs and landings for three hours to address the crisis. The airport’s official social media account stated the decision was made due to heavy rainfall and reports… Continue reading

Mexico City airport halts flights amid severe flooding

‘Don’t hesitate to fly the flag’: Aaron on upside-down Jalur Gemilang incident

PETALING JAYA: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has urged Malaysians not to feel afraid or hesitant to display the national flag despite recent incidents in which the Jalur Gemilang was hung upside down. “I would like to stress that the public should not feel afraid or hesitant to display the national flag because… Continue reading

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide in South China Sea confrontation

MANILA: A Chinese navy vessel collided with a coast guard ship from the same country while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippine government released video footage showing the dramatic confrontation near Scarborough Shoal on Monday. Commodore Jay Tarriela, a spokesman for the Philippine coast guard, said the incident… Continue reading

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide in South China Sea confrontation

KPM laksanakan langkah tegas pastikan keselamatan sekolah terjamin

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) akan melaksanakan beberapa langkah penting bagi memastikan keselamatan di semua institusi pendidikan bawah kelolaannya terpelihara. Antara langkah utama ialah melaksanakan audit keselamatan di semua sekolah termasuk Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) dan asrama harian. Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad berkata audit itu memberi tumpuan kepada pematuhan semua prosedur operasi standard… Continue reading

Melaka youth assembly proposals to shape 2026 state budget

MELAKA: Proposals from the Melaka Youth State Assembly 2025 will be incorporated into the state’s 2026 budget planning. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh emphasised the need to translate youth aspirations into impactful policies. “The state government remains optimistic about giving every proposal and resolution from the assembly serious attention and effective follow-up action… Continue reading

Agensi kerajaan dan komuniti Madani perlu kibarkan Jalur Gemilang – JaPen

KOTA BHARU: Semua agensi kerajaan Persekutuan dan negeri serta komuniti MADANI di seluruh negara diseru memainkan peranan lebih proaktif dalam menyemarakkan semangat patriotisme dengan mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang di premis masing-masing sempena sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan. Pengarah Jabatan Penerangan (JaPen) Kelantan Muhd Aswadi Md Nor berkata penglibatan aktif agensi kerajaan dan komuniti MADANI ialah kunci dalam memastikan… Continue reading

Fadil Marsus dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Pengarah Risikan/Operasi Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman Datuk Fadil Marsus dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur yang baharu berkuat kuasa hari ini. Fadil mengambil alih tugas Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa yang kini memegang jawatan sebagai Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial Bukit Aman. Jawatan itu sebelum ini dipangku oleh Timbalan Ketua Polis Kuala… Continue reading

Government agencies and MADANI community urged to raise Jalur Gemilang

KOTA BHARU: All federal and state government agencies, along with the MADANI community nationwide, have been urged to take a proactive role in promoting patriotism by raising the Jalur Gemilang at their premises in conjunction with National Month celebrations. Kelantan Information Department (JAPEN) director Muhd Aswadi Md Nor said active involvement from government agencies and… Continue reading

Fadil Marsus appointed as new Kuala Lumpur police chief

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Fadil Marsus has been appointed as the new Kuala Lumpur police chief, effective today. Fadil, previously the Deputy Director of Intelligence/Operations at Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department, replaces Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa. Rusdi has been reassigned as the Director of Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department. The position was temporarily held by… Continue reading

Cable reels fall on NKVE highway after trailer hits flyover

A dangerous incident on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) last Thursday saw enormous cable reels scatter across multiple lanes after the transport trailer carrying them collided with a flyover structure. The dramatic event unfolded at the 8.7-kilometer mark along the Damansara-Setia Alam section of the expressway, creating hazardous conditions for motorists traveling on the… Continue reading

Over 1,000 illegal immigrants detained in Kelantan since January

GUA MUSANG: A total of 1,103 illegal immigrants were detained by the Kelantan Immigration Department (JIM) in 315 enforcement operations conducted from January until yesterday. Kelantan JIM director Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan said the arrests followed inspections of 2,358 foreigners, along with the detention of 50 employers during the operations. “Through a joint operation… Continue reading

STR Fasa 3: 8.6 juta penerima bakal terima bantuan RM650 mulai esok

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan akan memulakan pembayaran Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Fasa Tiga mulai esok dengan peruntukan sebanyak RM2 bilion. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan seramai 8.6 juta penerima layak menerima bantuan sehingga RM650. Jumlah ini menunjukkan peningkatan 300,000 penerima berbanding Fasa Satu pada Januari lalu yang melibatkan 8.3 juta penerima. Peningkatan ini hasil daripada… Continue reading

Dewan Belia cadang perancangan Bajet Melaka 2026

MELAKA: Cadangan yang dikemukakan pada Persidangan Pertama, Penggal Pertama Dewan Undangan Belia Melaka 2025 akan dijadikan sebahagian daripada perancangan Bajet 2026 negeri. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh berkata kerajaan negeri akan memastikan aspirasi belia diterjemahkan dalam dasar dan program yang memberi impak langsung. Beliau menyatakan optimisme kerajaan negeri dalam memberi perhatian serius terhadap… Continue reading

Azizee Ismail dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang baharu

GEORGE TOWN: Timbalan Pengarah Pengurusan (Pentadbiran) Bukit Aman Datuk Azizee Ismail secara rasmi memegang jawatan sebagai Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang yang baharu mulai hari ini. Pelantikan beliau disempurnakan dalam majlis pemakaian pangkat dan serah terima tugas di Mes Pegawai Kanan Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen (IPK) Pulau Pinang. Pengarah Jabatan Pengurusan Bukit Aman Datuk Seri Abdul… Continue reading

MOE announces zero tolerance policy against school bullying

PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will roll out a series of reforms and measures to safeguard the safety and well-being of students, teachers, and the wider school community. In a statement, today, ministry director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said administrators, teachers, and officers at district and state education offices who fail to handle… Continue reading

Malaysia tambah empat stesen GSWMS untuk pantau radioaktif

JOHOR BAHRU: Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (Mosti) akan menambah empat stesen Sistem Pemantauan Air Spektrum Gamma (GSWMS) di seluruh negara menjelang akhir tahun ini. Menteri Mosti Chang Lih Kang menyatakan lokasi baharu tersebut merangkumi Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Tioman dan Bintulu. Beliau menjelaskan sistem ini direka khusus untuk meningkatkan keupayaan negara dalam mengesan… Continue reading

Immigration officer charged with robbing Pakistani national in Rembau

KUALA PILAH: A 38-year-old immigration officer pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of robbing a Pakistani national in Rembau on July 11. Mohd Nazrul Md Yassin entered the plea after the charge was read before Magistrate Yusna Khadijah Md Yusop. He is accused of robbing the victim of a… Continue reading

Lebih 1,000 PATI ditahan di Kelantan dalam operasi imigresen

GUA MUSANG: Seramai 1,103 pendatang tanpa izin (PATI) telah ditahan oleh Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Kelantan dalam 315 operasi penguatkuasaan dari Januari hingga kini. Pengarah JIM Kelantan Mohamed Yusoff Khan Mohd Hassan berkata tangkapan itu dibuat selepas pemeriksaan terhadap 2,358 individu, termasuk 50 majikan yang disyaki terlibat. “Dalam Op Bersepadu bersama Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ… Continue reading

Malaysia gesa negara pemilik senjata nuklear tandatangani Protokol SEANWFZ

JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia menggesa negara pemilik senjata nuklear supaya segera menandatangani dan meratifikasi Protokol kepada Perjanjian Zon Bebas Senjata Nuklear Asia Tenggara (SEANWFZ). Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menegaskan bahawa langkah ini penting bagi mengekalkan keamanan, kepercayaan bersama dan keselamatan serantau. Beliau berkata zon bebas senjata nuklear yang kukuh dan boleh dikuatkuasakan adalah… Continue reading

Malaysia aims to expand cocoa cultivation to 10,000 hectares by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has set a target to expand Malaysia’s cocoa cultivation area to 10,000 hectares by 2030. This initiative aims to meet rising demand for high-quality Malaysian cocoa, up from the current 5,985 hectares. Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin highlighted the Cocoa Cultivation Promotion… Continue reading

KPK sasarkan luas tanaman koko 10,000 hektar menjelang 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi (KPK) menyasarkan kawasan tanaman koko di Malaysia berkembang kepada 10,000 hektar menjelang 2030 berbanding 5,985 hektar pada masa ini. Timbalan Menterinya Datuk Chan Foong Hin berkata Program Galakan Tanaman Koko Sektor Perladangan merupakan inisiatif strategik KPK dan Lembaga Koko Malaysia untuk merangsang pengembangan tanaman koko. “Esok misalnya, saya akan… Continue reading

Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides

TOKYO: Japanese officials have issued urgent evacuation orders for millions of residents after torrential rains triggered widespread flooding and landslides in the country’s southwest. Several people remain missing as rising waters submerged homes and vehicles across Kumamoto prefecture. Television footage from affected areas showed houses, shops and cars under approximately one metre of floodwater. The… Continue reading

Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides

Zverev dominates in Cincinnati Open, Shelton advances after injury

GERMAN third seed Alexander Zverev delivered a commanding performance to defeat American Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3 6-3 in the Cincinnati Open second round. Zverev, the 2021 champion, did not face a single break point and sealed the match with one of his 12 aces. The German will next meet American Brandon Nakashima in the third round.… Continue reading

Zverev dominates in Cincinnati Open, Shelton advances after injury

Malaysia urges nuclear-weapon states to ratify SEANWFZ protocol

JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia has called on nuclear-weapon states to sign and ratify the Protocol to the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty without delay. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that a strong nuclear-weapon-free zone is essential for regional stability and long-term security. “Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to the SEANWFZ Treaty. We urge… Continue reading

Malaysia attracts RM3.29 billion AI investments in first half of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded RM3.29 billion in approved investments for the artificial intelligence (AI) sector from January to June 2025. The investments, part of the Digital Malaysia initiative, are expected to generate around 6,920 job opportunities. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo stated that this reflects strong investor confidence in Malaysia’s potential as a regional AI… Continue reading

NASCAR star Connor Zilisch breaks collarbone in victory celebration fall

RISING NASCAR star Connor Zilisch broke his collarbone in a dramatic fall during post-race celebrations. The 19-year-old had just won his sixth race of the season in NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series. Zilisch climbed onto the roof of his Chevrolet to celebrate but slipped from the window netting. He fell onto the pavement at Victory Lane… Continue reading

NASCAR star Connor Zilisch breaks collarbone in victory celebration fall

Philippines would be dragged into Taiwan war, Marcos warns

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has warned that his country would be dragged “kicking and screaming” into any war over Taiwan, though he stressed the need for preparation. China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has repeatedly threatened to take the self-ruled island by force if necessary. Marcos expressed concern over the potential… Continue reading

Philippines would be dragged into Taiwan war, Marcos warns

Malaysia raih RM3.29 bilion pelaburan AI, sasarkan sumbangan KDNK 25.5%

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia berjaya menarik pelaburan diluluskan berjumlah RM3.29 bilion bagi sektor kecerdasan buatan (AI) di bawah inisiatif Malaysia Digital bagi tempoh Januari hingga Jun tahun ini yang berpotensi mewujudkan kira-kira 6,920 peluang pekerjaan. Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo berkata pencapaian itu menunjukkan keyakinan pelabur terhadap potensi Malaysia sebagai hab AI serantau, sekali gus memperkukuh… Continue reading

Empat maut dalam kemalangan jalan raya di Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: Empat orang maut termasuk dua kanak-kanak manakala seorang lagi cedera parah dalam kemalangan jalan raya di sini pagi tadi. Menurut kenyataan Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Kelantan, kejadian berlaku selepas kereta jenis Honda bertembung dengan sebuah lori treler di Jalan Utama, Felda Chiku 1. Jurucakap JBPM Kelantan berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan… Continue reading

Kanak-kanak perempuan 12 tahun hilang di Bandar Permaisuri

BANDAR PERMAISURI: Seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia 12 tahun dilaporkan hilang selepas tidak pulang ke rumah sejak Sabtu lepas. Adriana Batrisya Mohd Ridzuan yang mengalami masalah kesihatan terutamanya sakit perut dilaporkan keluar rumah pada petang Sabtu. Bapanya membuat laporan polis di Balai Polis Sungai Tong petang semalam selepas gagal mengesan anaknya. Ketua Polis Daerah Setiu Supt… Continue reading

Nvidia and AMD to pay US 15% of AI chip sales to China

WASHINGTON: US semiconductor leaders Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have reportedly agreed to pay the United States government 15% of their revenue from artificial intelligence chip sales to China. The Financial Times, Bloomberg, and New York Times reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with US President Donald Trump to finalise the unusual revenue-sharing arrangement.… Continue reading

Nvidia and AMD to pay US 15% of AI chip sales to China

Four killed, one injured in Gua Musang road accident

KOTA BAHRU: Four people, including two children, died while one was seriously injured after their car collided with a trailer lorry on Jalan Utama, Felda Chiku 1. The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call at 9.07 am and dispatched a team from Gua Musang Fire and Rescue Station (BBP). Upon arrival… Continue reading

12-year-old girl missing in Setiu, public urged to help

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A 12-year-old girl with health problems has been reported missing after failing to return home in Perumahan Kos Rendah Sungai Tong. Setiu police chief Supt Mohd Zain Mat Dris confirmed Adriana Batrisya Mohd Ridzuan left her house on Saturday afternoon. The girl suffers from stomach issues and has not been seen since her… Continue reading

Iran approves removal of four zeros from rial currency

TEHRAN: Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced the cabinet’s approval to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, following a motion passed by the parliament’s economic commission last week. Mohajerani clarified that the rial would remain the official currency, with its subdivision called… Continue reading

Iran approves removal of four zeros from rial currency

Bangladesh seeks Proton investment for EV manufacturing and deep-sea fishing

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh has expressed strong interest in Proton Holdings Bhd’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities as it seeks to attract investment from the Malaysian automaker. The country’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus will prioritise securing investments from Malaysian firms during his three-day visit to Malaysia starting Monday. “They produce a lot of cars. During… Continue reading