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Malaysia reiterates firm stance against oppression in Gaza

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia’s uncompromising stance against oppression and colonialism in Gaza, urging world leaders to uphold humanity and put a stop to atrocities. He said Malaysia’s position is very clear — it is against colonisation, oppression, atrocities and genocide, regardless of the country responsible. “We are appealing to… Continue reading

Warga India ganas, isteri dan anak jadi mangsa

LABUAN: Polis menahan seorang lelaki warga India berusia 34 tahun berhubung kejadian keganasan rumah tangga yang menyebabkan isterinya dan anak lelaki berusia 10 tahun cedera parah di Kampung Tanjung Aru, awal pagi semalam. Timbalan Ketua Polis Labuan DSP Robin @ Ridzuan Ismail berkata kejadian berlaku kira-kira pukul 1.25 pagi selepas berlaku pertengkaran antara suspek dengan… Continue reading

Melaka high-tech plant boosts clinical waste management in South zone

MELAKA: The high-tech Clinical Waste Disposal Plant operated by Medivest Sdn Bhd in Bukit Rambai is set to address rising clinical waste volumes in the southern region. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh highlighted the facility’s role in managing a projected 40 per cent waste increase by 2030. He attributed the surge to expanding… Continue reading

MOSTI boosts nuclear tech awareness in rural areas and Orang Asli villages

TUMPAT: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is intensifying efforts to educate rural and Orang Asli communities about nuclear technology. Deputy Minister Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal stressed the need to dispel misconceptions linking nuclear technology solely to weapons. He highlighted its potential applications in energy, healthcare, and agriculture during a press conference in… Continue reading

Kerajaan setuju beri dana tambahan terjemah al-Quran kepada 30 bahasa lagi

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan akan memberikan peruntukan tambahan kepada Yayasan Restu sebagai usaha menterjemahkan al-Quran kepada 30 bahasa lagi, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata inisiatif menterjemahkan al-Quran kepada pelbagai bahasa termasuk yang terbaharu ke bahasa Rusia yang diterajui Yayasan Restu, adalah sebagai tambahan kepada terjemahan 30 bahasa sedia ada, sekali gus memperluas penyebaran… Continue reading

Suspek pecah amanah cip kasino RM3 juta dipercayai lari ke luar negara

KUANTAN: Seorang lelaki disyaki terlibat dalam kes pecah amanah membabitkan cip kasino bernilai RM3 juta di Genting Highlands dipercayai telah melarikan diri ke luar negara. Ketua Polis Pahang Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman berkata suspek kini berada di luar negara berdasarkan rekod. Pihak polis akan bekerjasama dengan Interpol bagi mengesan suspek terbabit. “Siasatan lanjut masih dijalankan… Continue reading

‘Never seen before’ rains lash southern Japan

TOKYO: Record rainfall hit parts of southern Japan on Friday, as authorities urged residents to evacuate and warned of possible landslides. The deluge follows a period of punishing heat in many parts of Japan, with a national record temperature of 41.8C set this week. Television footage showed brown, fast-flowing water overflowing its banks to inundate… Continue reading

Bursa Malaysia CDS account statements, notices to go fully electronic from Aug 25

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd will implement the full adoption of electronic Central Depository System (CDS) account statements and notices (eStatements) for individual depositors effective Aug 25. The exchange said in a statement today that the transition aims to enhance investor experience by providing faster and more secure access to CDS account-related information, while also… Continue reading

Aaron Chia eyes all-Malaysian semi-finals at 2025 World Championships

MALAYSIA’S top men’s doubles player, Aaron Chia, is dreaming of an all-Malaysian line-up in the men’s doubles semi-finals of the 2025 World Championships in Paris. The tournament will be held from Aug 25 to 31 at the Adidas Arena. Aaron, who partners Soh Wooi Yik, believes the scenario is not impossible given the strong performances… Continue reading

WTCKL wins Industry Outstanding Award for business events excellence

KUALA LUMPUR: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) has been awarded the Industry Outstanding Award (Service) by the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA). The recognition highlights WTCKL’s dedication to excellence in the business events sector during the Malaysia Industry Award 2025 (MINDA 2025). Group managing director Datuk Seri Irmohizam Ibrahim stated that the award… Continue reading

MACC strengthens ties with Sarawak Ombudsman for governance

KUCHING: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) reaffirmed its commitment to backing the Sarawak Ombudsman in improving governance and integrity. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated that collaboration, including officer secondment and knowledge-sharing, began before the Ombudsman’s formation. “Before the establishment of the Ombudsman, we had sent our officers to hold engagement sessions and… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts Quran translation funding for 30 more languages

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to allocate extra funding to Yayasan Restu to expand Quran translations into 30 additional languages. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the foundation’s recent success in translating the Quran into Russian. This effort builds on Yayasan Restu’s existing translations in 30 languages, broadening global access to the Quran’s teachings.… Continue reading

Melaka residents urged to update MyKad address for Kampung Digital by Dec 31

MELAKA: Residents participating in the Kampung Digital initiative must update their MyKad address before December 31, as announced by the state National Registration Department (JPN). Director Mohd Dzulkarnain Baharuddin stated that nearly 1,400 residents have already completed the process at their nearest JPN office. “Many eligible individuals have not yet updated their address, and we… Continue reading

PM Anwar calls for ASEAN unity amid geopolitical challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the importance of ASEAN unity as the region faces rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. Speaking on ASEAN’s 58th anniversary, Anwar emphasised Malaysia’s commitment as this year’s ASEAN Chair during a critical period of global transformation. “58 years ago, ASEAN was founded with a simple but… Continue reading

State Bank of India beats profit view on treasury boost, but margin declines

STATE Bank of India beat quarterly profit estimates on Friday, driven by treasury income and curtailed expenses, but its lending margin declined. The state-run bank, the country’s largest lender by assets, reported a net profit of 191.60 billion rupees (about $2.2 billion) in the three months to June end, compared with 170.35 billion rupees a… Continue reading

King arrives in Kazan for second segment of state visit to Russia

KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, arrived in Kazan today for the second segment of his state visit to Russia. The special plane carrying Sultan Ibrahim touched down at the Kazan International Airport at 10.15 am. Present to welcome His Majesty was the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. Tartastan Deputy… Continue reading

Indian national arrested in Labuan for domestic violence

LABUAN: Police have arrested a 34-year-old Indian national in connection with a brutal domestic violence incident that left his wife and 10-year-old son seriously injured in Kampung Tanjung Aru early yesterday (Aug 7) morning. Labuan deputy police chief DSP Robin @ Ridzuan Ismail said the incident occurred at about 1.25 am, following a heated argument… Continue reading

Buffeted by Trump and vote-rigging charges, India’s Modi starts to push back

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is navigating one of the most challenging stretches of his 11 years in office. A contentious ceasefire with archenemy Pakistan, renewed scrutiny over his age and a diplomatic chill with the United States despite much-publicised rapport with President Donald Trump have converged to test his leadership like never… Continue reading

Israeli plan for Gaza takeover must be halted immediately, UN rights chief says

LONDON: The Israeli government’s plan for a full-scale military takeover of Gaza will cause more deaths and suffering and must be halted immediately, the United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said on Friday. The plan runs contrary to the ruling of the International Court of Justice that Israel must bring its occupation to an… Continue reading

US should impose sanctions on Russia, Finland’s Valtonen says

HELSINKI: Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said on Friday she hoped U.S. President Donald Trump will move forward with imposing sanctions on Russia as it would help bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine. “I certainly hope that President Trump will move forward with those sanctions,“ Valtonen said in a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview.… Continue reading

Belanjawan 2026 dibentang di Parlimen 10 Okt – Fokus ekonomi MADANI

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan membentangkan Belanjawan 2026 di Parlimen pada 10 Okt 2025, kata Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Kementerian Kewangan akan menyelaras penglibatan menyeluruh pihak berkepentingan dan orang awam untuk mendapatkan input belanjawan selaras dengan keutamaan Ekonomi MADANI. “Kerajaan komited untuk menterjemahkan input yang diterima ke dalam Belanjawan 2026 terutamanya yang dapat menyokong pemerkasaan ekonomi, kesejahteraan… Continue reading

Penang embraces AI for economic growth under Penang2030 vision

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a central pillar of its economic growth strategy. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted AI’s role in digital education, smart governance, and entrepreneurship under the Penang2030 vision. He stated that AI is vital for maintaining Penang’s status as a technology hub and ensuring global competitiveness. The… Continue reading

Businesswoman urged to assist police in new ganja parcel scam probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Businesswoman Erni Dekritawati Yuliana Buhari, also known as Rita Sosilawati, has been asked to assist police in probing a suspected fraud case. The Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) is seeking her cooperation after a parcel containing ganja was delivered to her sibling’s residence. Bukit Aman CCID director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed no… Continue reading

Power theft crackdown in Lahad Datu uncovers 170 illegal connections

LAHAD DATU: Sabah Electricity uncovered 170 premises engaged in illegal electricity connections and meter tampering during a three-day enforcement operation. The operation, codenamed Op Martabat, was conducted jointly with the Royal Malaysia Police in Lahad Datu. Authorities found 100 houses with illegal connections and 70 premises with tampered meter installations. Sabah Electricity stated that the… Continue reading

Justin Hoh latihan di Denmark sebelum Kejohanan Dunia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemain perseorangan lelaki negara Justin Hoh bakal merasai pengalaman latihan di Denmark buat kali pertama. Beliau akan berlatih bersama pemain terbaik dunia di Copenhagen sebagai persiapan menghadapi Kejohanan Dunia 2025 di Paris. Baru sahaja menamatkan kempen Terbuka Macau 2025 sebagai naib juara, Justin menganggap latihan ini sebagai peluang berharga. “Ini pengalaman pertama saya… Continue reading

Polis buru dalang kes pelaburan tipu RM2.32 Juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis sedang memburu seorang lelaki yang dipercayai dalang utama kes penipuan pelaburan berasaskan saham keutamaan melibatkan kerugian berjumlah hampir RM2.32 juta. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa berkata suspek berusia lewat 30-an kali terakhir dilihat di Rawang, Selangor dan kes ini disiasat di bawah Seksyen 420 Kanun… Continue reading

Hunan Yuneng chooses Malaysia for lithium battery production hub

SEREMBAN: Chinese battery manufacturer Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Co Ltd has selected Malaysia for its first Southeast Asian production facility. The plant will be located at SPD Tech Valley in Senawang, focusing on lithium battery cathode materials. This marks Hunan Yuneng’s debut project in Malaysia, expected to generate more than 200 jobs. Malaysian… Continue reading

Aaron Chia impikan separuh akhir beregu Malaysia di Kejohanan Dunia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemain beregu lelaki utama negara Aaron Chia berhasrat melihat semua empat slot separuh akhir acara beregu lelaki di Kejohanan Badminton Dunia 2025 diisi pasukan Malaysia. Kejohanan itu berlangsung di Paris dari 25 hingga 31 Ogos ini. Aaron yang berganding dengan Soh Wooi Yik menyatakan situasi itu mungkin dicapai berdasarkan prestasi terkini pasangan negara.… Continue reading

Amir Hariri bebas tuduhan berkait Himpunan LCS

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini melepas dan membebaskan bekas Setiausaha Agung Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (MUDA) Amir Hariri Abd Hadi daripada tuduhan gagal memaklumkan kepada pegawai polis sebelum mengadakan perhimpunan ‘Mana Kapal Tempur Pesisir (LCS)’ pada Ogos 2022. Majistret Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan membenarkan permohonan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Anis Wahidah Mohamad untuk… Continue reading

Grass-cutter jailed eight months for slashing policeman in Kuantan

KUANTAN: A grass-cutter was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to injuring a police corporal with a machete. Magistrate Ellyna Othman handed down the sentence to Muhamad Firdaus Abdul Hamid, 37, ordering his jail term to begin from his arrest date on Aug 2. The accused was charged under Section 324 of… Continue reading

Malaysia Quran Hour 2025 features three surahs for empathy-driven independence

SHAH ALAM: The 11th edition of Malaysia #QuranHour will take place nationwide on Aug 30, with the main event broadcast live from Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Putrajaya. Yayasan Warisan Ummah Ikhlas (WUIF) CEO Marhaini Yusoff announced the theme for this year’s event as ‘Merdeka Dengan Rasa’ or “Independence with Empathy”. The programme will… Continue reading

Budget 2026 targets high-income status with MADANI Economy reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: Raising the ceiling of national growth is a key pillar of the MADANI Economy to drive Malaysia toward high-income status. The Finance Ministry stated this goal aims to break structural constraints, including reliance on low-cost economic models. The MADANI Economy envisions Malaysia among the world’s top 12 competitive economies through industrial transformation. This… Continue reading

Malaysia counters Islamophobia with Quran translations and dakwah

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia continues to address Islamophobia through education and Quran dissemination rather than outrage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated. He highlighted that ignorance fuels hatred toward Islam globally, including within Muslim communities. Anwar noted that Islamophobia has become institutionalised in some nations due to right-wing influences. Malaysia’s response aligns with Islamic values, focusing… Continue reading

122,400 dipindah di Kirishima, Jepun akibat hujan lebat

TOKYO: Seramai 122,400 penduduk di bandar Kirishima, selatan Jepun, diarahkan berpindah ekoran hujan lebat berterusan, lapor Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Menurut penyiar nasional Jepun, NHK, pihak berkuasa mengeluarkan amaran hujan lebat di Kirishima, wilayah Kagoshima, sejak 5 pagi waktu tempatan (8 malam GMT). Paras air sungai di banyak kawasan melepasi tahap bahaya, manakala hujan lebat dan ribut… Continue reading

Over 12,000 violence cases against women reported this year based on government data

JOHOR BAHRU: More than 12,000 reports of violence against women were received through the Talian Kasih 15999 hotline as of July this year, underscoring the need for firm action and stronger support mechanisms to protect victims, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) stated today. The ministry said the figure highlighted the urgency of… Continue reading

SPRM perkukuh kerjasama dengan Ombudsman Sarawak

KUCHING: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan terus menyokong Ombudsman Sarawak dalam usaha memperkukuh tadbir urus serta integriti dalam pentadbiran kerajaan negeri. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata bantuan serta kerjasama dari segi perkongsian kepakaran serta peminjaman pegawai telah bermula sejak sebelum penubuhan Ombudsman Sarawak lagi. “Sebelum penubuhan Ombudsman ini lagi kita telah… Continue reading

Former Sabak Bernam MP Mat Yasir Ikhsan passes away at 78

SHAH ALAM: Former Sabak Bernam Member of Parliament Datuk Mat Yasir Ikhsan has passed away at the age of 78. He died at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) at 3am today. His son, Azwan Mat Yasir, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. Funeral prayers will be held at Surau Raudhah Al-Muttaqin in Section… Continue reading

Former student jailed for infanticide in George Town case

GEORGE TOWN: A former private college student was sentenced to three months in jail and fined RM10,000 for infanticide after pleading guilty in the High Court. Judge Rofiah Mohamad ordered the 23-year-old woman to serve her sentence from the date of her arrest, accounting for previous detentions. The judge noted the woman’s remorse and suffering… Continue reading

Sunway University kicks off Nights of Fright 11 with spine-chilling campus preview

MALAYSIA’S #MostHappeningCampus, Sunway University, took the spotlight as it hosted the official campus launch of Nights of Fright (NOF) 11, giving students a haunting first look at what’s set to be this year’s biggest Halloween event. Held on 8 August 2025, the exclusive preview — a first of its kind — marked a bold collaboration… Continue reading

Polis rakam 40 keterangan kes tipu pelaburan RM8.4 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis telah merekodkan keterangan 37 mangsa dan tiga saksi kes penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud membabitkan sebuah syarikat, dengan jumlah kerugian keseluruhan dianggarkan RM8.45 juta. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa berkata pihaknya menerima 43 laporan polis berkaitan kes itu sejak 2023 dan 15 kertas siasatan dibuka mengikut… Continue reading

US VP Vance to kick off UK visit with transatlantic tensions high

LONDON: U.S. Vice President JD Vance kicks off a trip in the United Kingdom with a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday that will bring renewed scrutiny of Vance’s sharp criticism of Britain and its governing Labour Party. Vance, his wife, Usha, and their three young children are expected to land in… Continue reading

Water supply disruption in Seremban, PD, Tampin, Kuala Pilah on Aug 12

SEREMBAN: Several areas in Seremban, Port Dickson, Tampin, and Kuala Pilah will face water supply disruption on Aug 12 due to emergency repairs and pipe relocation works. The disruption is scheduled to start at 8 am on Aug 12 and is expected to last until 8 pm on Aug 13. Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn… Continue reading

Jurutera rugi RM114,000 ditipu sindiket menyamar polis

CHUKAI: Polis mengesahkan seorang jurutera kerugian RM114,000 selepas dipercayai menjadi mangsa penipuan dalam talian yang menyamar sebagai pegawai polis dari Bukit Aman pada 5 Ogos lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Kemaman Supt Mohd Razi Rosli berkata lelaki berusia 31 tahun itu menerima panggilan telefon daripada suspek yang mendakwa dia terlibat dalam sindiket keldai akaun. Beliau berkata… Continue reading

Choose wisely when making career move

Q: As a successful career executive, I am honoured to be approached by headhunters offering better positions across the country. I want to provide the best for my wife and children. What family principles should I consider when weighing my options? Focus on the Family Malaysia: A career change can be a tremendous opportunity but… Continue reading

Sound of silence: When doing nothing is everything

LIFE is noisy. And I don’t mean the traffic jams or construction drills outside your office window. It is the constant ping of notifications. The flood of messages, emails, deadlines and expectations. Everyone – and everything – seems to want a piece of your attention. We rarely realise it but attention is a precious currency… Continue reading

KDN dan PDRM jamin kebajikan keluarga Koperal Mohd Hafizul

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) dan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) akan memastikan kebajikan keluarga Koperal Mohd Hafizul Izham Mazlan terjamin. Mohd Hafizul terkorban semasa menangkap penjenayah di Alor Setar, Kedah pada 7 Ogos. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail menyifatkan pemergian Mohd Hafizul sebagai kehilangan besar buat PDRM dan negara. Beliau berkata… Continue reading

UK PM Starmer says Israel’s decision on Gaza City is wrong

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City was wrong and urged the government in Jerusalem to reconsider. “The Israeli Government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong, and we urge it to reconsider immediately,“ he said in a statement. “This action will… Continue reading

Fomca: Transparent billing in private healthcare key to ending hidden markups

PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) is fully backing the government’s move to mandate the issuance of prescriptions and transparent, itemised billing in private healthcare facilities, Fomca called it a long-overdue reform to protect consumers. “Malaysia’s private healthcare sector operates in a market-driven system where nearly half of all healthcare spending comes… Continue reading

Fobi: New generation’s social fade-out

MANY of us are familiar with Fomo – the fear of missing out – that anxious feeling that comes from the thought of being left out. But in today’s world, a new phenomenon has emerged: Fobi – the fear of being included. Popularised on social media platforms like X, TikTok and others, Fobi captures the… Continue reading

Gencatan senjata Thailand-Kemboja bukti kekuatan ASEAN – PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyifatkan persetujuan gencatan senjata pantas antara Thailand dan Kemboja sebagai pencapaian luar biasa ASEAN. Beliau berkata kejayaan ini membuktikan kekuatan, komitmen dan keazaman pemimpin serantau. Kejayaan itu dicapai melalui kerjasama pelbagai peringkat termasuk pemimpin dan angkatan tentera kedua-dua negara. “Saya perlu berterima kasih kepada pemimpin Kemboja dan Thailand,… Continue reading