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Russia to aid Malaysia’s nuclear energy development – Fadillah

MOSCOW: Russia has pledged ongoing support for Malaysia’s nuclear energy development, covering institutional, technical, and legal aspects, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced. The collaboration aims to strengthen Malaysia’s energy security under the National Energy Transition Roadmap. Fadillah, also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, highlighted Russia’s expertise in nuclear technology during a press… Continue reading

Russia to aid Malaysia’s nuclear energy development – Fadillah

Perhentian Island cleanup nets 70kg trash

BESUT: Driven by a shared commitment to protect marine ecosystems in Malaysia, employee volunteers from Yayasan Sime Darby’s (YSD) donor companies took part in a conservation event at Perhentian Island. Organised by YSD as part of its annual environmental volunteerism programme, the initiative was aimed at encouraging active participation in conservation work. The programme led… Continue reading

Perhentian Island cleanup nets 70kg trash

ACCCIM urges expanded SST delay to Jan 2026, proposes 4 pct rate until 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is urged to postpone the implementation of the expanded sales and service tax (SST) to January 2026 from July 1, 2025, to allow more lead time for preparation, as several areas still require clarification. While “cautiously welcoming” the government’s announcement on the review of the expanded SST on Thursday, the Associated… Continue reading

ACCCIM urges expanded SST delay to Jan 2026, proposes 4 pct rate until 2027

Centre offers support for neurodiverse youngsters

PETALING JAYA: At Spectrum Heroes Care Centre, children with neurodivergent conditions are not viewed through the lens of diagnosis, but nurtured through understanding, structure and inclusion. Founded by Dr Malini Kerisnan and Dr Navin Kanvinder in January this year, the early intervention centre offers a holistic approach to supporting children, especially those on the autism… Continue reading

Centre offers support for neurodiverse youngsters

Putra Heights pipeline fire report to be released Monday – Selangor MB

SEKINCHAN: The findings of the investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya will be released to the public on Monday, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today. He stated that the report was completed as scheduled yesterday but could not be presented immediately due to the public holiday. “It… Continue reading

Putra Heights pipeline fire report to be released Monday – Selangor MB

Challenges of raising special needs children

PETALING JAYA: For most parents, raising a child is a journey of joy and discovery. But for mothers like Hardarshan Kaur and Cecily Andrews Fourrier, it is also a path paved with resilience, heartbreak and an extraordinary kind of love. Both are mothers to neurodivergent daughters, and have found a renewed sense of hope at… Continue reading

Challenges of raising special needs children

MAF must stay prepared, equipped with latest defence technology – King

KUALA LUMPUR: The increasingly challenging and uncertain global political landscape requires that the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) remain ever ready and equipped with the latest defence technology to face any eventuality. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, said the Iran-Israel war and prolonged conflict in Gaza clearly show that international laws are no longer… Continue reading

36 Bangladeshis linked to militant group arrested

PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested 36 Bangladeshi nationals this week for alleged involvement in a radical militant movement rooted in extremist ideology. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said yesterday the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was carried out in three phases across Selangor and Johor. Five of the suspects have… Continue reading

Move to strengthen TVET enrolment, future workforce

PETALING JAYA: The Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC) has outlined key priorities for the next two to three years as part of its mission to strengthen Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem and future-proof the workforce. Its chairman Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said while Malaysia currently records between 250,000 and 300,000… Continue reading

Three key amendments to SST following feedback

PETALING JAYA: The government has announced three key amendments to the Sales and Service Tax (SST) following public and industry feedback since the revision was unveiled on June 9. In a statement yesterday, the Finance Ministry said the amendments include exempting certain imported fruits from sales tax, raising the service tax threshold for rental and… Continue reading

Steps taken to stem bogus haj operators

KUALA LUMPUR: Stricter and more severe punishments must be imposed on unscrupulous operators who deceive the public by offering bogus haj and umrah packages, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said a special task force was formed last month to address the issue, Bernama reported. “I… Continue reading

Chelsea’s Maresca praises Fernandez before Benfica Club World Cup clash

CHELSEA manager Enzo Maresca has praised midfielder Enzo Fernandez ahead of their Club World Cup last-16 clash against Benfica, the Argentinian’s former club. Speaking to reporters in Charlotte, Maresca highlighted Fernandez’s professionalism and growing influence in the team. “I am very pleased with Enzo especially because first of all he is a nice and polite… Continue reading

Chelsea’s Maresca praises Fernandez before Benfica Club World Cup clash

King: Don’t exploit Islam for personal, political gain

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim has reminded community leaders not to exploit Islam for personal or political interests. “This means that government administration must follow the principles of Islamic law (syariah), and not be driven by secular or liberal ideologies. “Islam is a complete and perfect religion that encompasses all aspects… Continue reading

M’sian woman torn over leaving boyfriend earning RM3k buried in debt

A Malaysian woman has sparked debate online after anonymously confessing her dilemma about whether to end a relationship with her boyfriend, who is struggling with severe debt. In a post on X by @meinmokhtar, the 30-year-old woman submitted an anonymous confession in which she revealed that her boyfriend’s monthly loan repayments exceed his salary of… Continue reading

M’sia needs talent, technical expertise in energy sector – Fadillah

MOSCOW: Malaysia urgently requires skilled talent and technical expertise in electrical engineering, renewable energy, grid systems, and nuclear technology, in line with the government’s focus on the future energy sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said career opportunities in these fields… Continue reading

Galeri Mek Keldung bakal tarik pelancong di Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: Sebuah galeri khas akan dibuka di bandar Gua Musang bagi mempamerkan rangka manusia prasejarah berusia 14,000 tahun yang dikenali sebagai ‘Mek Keldung’. Galeri ini dijangka menjadi tarikan baharu pelancongan di Kelantan. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Nenggiri Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani berkata pembukaan galeri itu memberi peluang kepada orang ramai dan pelancong… Continue reading

MOTAC intensifies haj and umrah scam awareness campaigns in Malaysia

TUMPAT: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is ramping up public awareness initiatives to combat haj and umrah scams, ensuring Malaysians are better informed against fraudulent operators. MOTAC secretary-general Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot emphasised the ministry’s role in educating the public, despite haj administration being under Lembaga Tabung Haji’s purview. “Our priority is… Continue reading

Businessman loses RM932,300 in college tender scam in Kemaman

KUALA TERENGGANU: A 52-year-old businessman lost RM932,300 after being deceived by a syndicate offering a fake tender for a college procurement project in Kemaman. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim received a WhatsApp message on May 28 from a man posing as a college representative. The suspect offered a… Continue reading

UMNO updates statutory declaration for Sabah election candidates

MACHANG: UMNO is refining its statutory declaration (SD) document for candidates contesting in the upcoming Sabah state election, ensuring alignment with the current political climate. The party’s secretary-general, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, confirmed the updates are being handled by Umno’s legal team, including information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “For the Sabah state… Continue reading

Malaysia perlukan bakat teknikal dalam sektor tenaga – Fadillah

MOSCOW: Malaysia memerlukan lebih banyak bakat dan kepakaran teknikal dalam bidang kejuruteraan elektrik, tenaga boleh baharu, sistem grid, dan teknologi nuklear bagi menyokong perkembangan sektor tenaga negara. Perkara ini ditekankan oleh Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof semasa majlis ramah mesra bersama rakyat Malaysia di Rusia. Fadillah, yang juga Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi… Continue reading

Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for four states until noon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in four states until noon today. The affected areas include Hulu Langat in Selangor, as well as multiple districts in Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Rembau, Jempol, and Tampin) and the entire state of… Continue reading

Malaysia and Indonesia stress ASEAN unity for global challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to a united ASEAN as essential in addressing global economic, political, and security challenges. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted this during his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta today. Anwar stated, “As two founding members of ASEAN, Malaysia and Indonesia reaffirmed their… Continue reading

Besut MRSM bullying case worsens as two more students detained

JERTIH: Police have detained two additional students from Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) Besut in connection with a bullying case, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu confirmed the two Form Three students surrendered at the district police headquarters with their families at 4 pm today.… Continue reading

Amaran ribut petir di empat negeri hingga 12 tengah hari

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang di empat negeri sehingga jam 12 tengah hari ini. Kawasan terlibat termasuk Hulu Langat di Selangor, beberapa daerah di Negeri Sembilan, seluruh Melaka, serta beberapa kawasan di Johor. Menurut kenyataan rasmi MetMalaysia, amaran ini melibatkan kawasan Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah,… Continue reading

Peniaga rugi RM932,300 ditipu sindiket tender palsu di Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang peniaga lelaki mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM932,300 selepas diperdaya sindiket penipuan tawaran tender palsu. Kejadian ini dilaporkan berlaku di daerah Kemaman, Terengganu. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Terengganu ACP Azli Mohd Noor mengesahkan mangsa berusia 52 tahun menerima pesanan WhatsApp daripada seorang lelaki yang mendakwa sebagai wakil sebuah kolej tempatan. Suspek menawarkan tender… Continue reading

Israeli military orders war crime probe into Gaza shootings, paper says

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into possible war crimes over allegations that Israeli forces deliberately fired at Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution sites, Haaretz newspaper reported on Friday. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month in the vicinity of areas where food was being handed out, local… Continue reading

Israeli military orders war crime probe into Gaza shootings, paper says

PRN Sabah: UMNO Perkemas akuan bersumpah, ambil kira situasi semasa – Asyraf

MACHANG: UMNO sedang memperkemas dokumen Akuan Bersumpah (SD) dengan mengambil kira situasi semasa untuk ditandatangani calon yang dipilih bertanding pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Sabah akan datang. Setiausaha Agung UMNO Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki berkata perkara itu diperhalusi barisan peguam, termasuk Ketua Penerangan UMNO Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “PRN Sabah kita akan guna… Continue reading

California legislature acts to keep film and TV production at home

HOLLYWOOD’S home state of California will more than double annual tax incentives for film and television production to $750 million under a measure passed by the Democratic-led legislature on Friday. The increase from the current $330 million was approved as part of a broader tax bill that is expected to be signed into law by… Continue reading

California legislature acts to keep film and TV production at home

MOTAC komited perkasa seni budaya melalui geran GSSK

TUMPAT: Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) menegaskan komitmennya dalam memperkasakan seni dan budaya negara melalui Geran Sokongan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK). Ketua Setiausaha MOTAC, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, menyatakan sokongan kementerian terhadap persatuan seni dan warisan yang aktif menjayakan program kebudayaan. Beliau berkata, “Kami sentiasa prihatin terhadap keperluan penganjur acara berteraskan seni, budaya, dan warisan.… Continue reading

AS jangka perjanjian perdagangan dimuktamad menjelang September

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) merancang untuk memuktamadkan perjanjian perdagangan dengan beberapa rakan utama menjelang Hari Buruh pada September ini. Perkara itu disampaikan oleh Setiausaha Perbendaharaan AS Scott Bessent pada Jumaat, menurut laporan Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Bessent berkata, “Setiausaha (Perdagangan Howard) Lutnick semalam menyatakan beliau menjangka 10 lagi perjanjian perdagangan dapat dimeterai. Jika kami berjaya memuktamadkan 10… Continue reading

Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus

WASHINGTON: Two U.S. lawmakers on Friday asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether devices sold by Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus in the United States pose security concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters. WHY IT MATTERS Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House of Representatives committee on China, and the panel’s top… Continue reading

Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus

Malaysian mother teaches son accountability after breaking friend’s spectacles

A Malaysian mother recently taught her son a hard lesson in accountability after he accidentally broke his friend’s spectacles. Even though her son’s friend had forgiven him for breaking the spectacles — which cost RM370 — the boy’s mother decided he should still learn to take responsibility and pay for the damages, even if it… Continue reading

‘Sorry, not sorry’: Man says M’sian food beats S’pore’s at 1/3 the price, sparks viral debate

A Malaysian living abroad has set social media ablaze with a fiery take on food that’s dividing netizens across borders. Brent Farris, a Malaysian who frequently travels between the two countries, says on Facebook that he’s been holding in for years — and he didn’t hold back. ALSO READ: S’porean MP claims hawker meals in… Continue reading

China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

BEIJING: The threat of mass shutdowns across the automotive supply chain is fading as Chinese rare earth magnets begin to flow, though automakers and suppliers say production plans still face uncertainties and a continued risk of shortages. European suppliers have received enough licences to avoid the widespread disruptions predicted earlier this month but hundreds of… Continue reading

China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

Anwar, Prabowo gesa keamanan lebih luas di Timur Tengah

JAKARTA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto bersetuju bahawa keamanan bukan hanya perlu dicapai antara Israel dan Iran tetapi juga meliputi seluruh rantau Timur Tengah. Anwar menyatakan rasa lega dengan perkembangan genjatan senjata sementara antara Israel dan Iran. Namun, beliau menegaskan bahawa Malaysia dan Indonesia tetap mengecam keras kekejaman Israel… Continue reading

University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

THE president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, resigned on Friday under pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies. In a letter to the UVA community, Ryan said he had made the “excruciating decision” to step down after concluding that resisting Trump officials’ demands would put the… Continue reading

University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG’s dominant 5-0… Continue reading