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Terengganu FC defeats Kelantan TRW 4-1 in Super League home match

TERENGGANU FC overcame their Turtles nickname by scoring three first-half goals during a convincing 4-1 victory over neighbours Kelantan The Real Warriors FC in their Super League match at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium. The home side started aggressively and thought they had scored in the ninth minute only for the Video Assistant Referee to… Continue reading

EU restricts ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams to curb pollution

BRUSSELS: The European Commission has announced restrictions on the use of PFAS substances, commonly called forever chemicals, in firefighting foams. This move represents a significant step towards the European Union’s broader objective of minimising PFAS usage in consumer products. PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated substances, are persistent environmental contaminants that do not break down naturally.… Continue reading

US FDA launches pilot program to fast-track domestic generic drug reviews

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has launched a new pilot program to speed up the review process for generic drugs that are tested and manufactured entirely in the United States. The program is designed to encourage companies to invest in domestic drug production and research by offering faster approvals… Continue reading

Government considers fixed allocation for YKAT to support artist welfare

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is prepared to consider providing a fixed allocation to Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanah Air to safeguard the welfare of local artistes. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he would discuss the matter in detail with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The government is always committed to… Continue reading

Trump gives Hamas deadline for Gaza deal or warns of consequences

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday night to agree to his proposal to end Israel’s war in Gaza, warning “all HELL” would break out in the Palestinian enclave if it fails to get on board. After Trump’s latest threat to the militant group, Al Jazeera reported on Friday that Hamas had handed… Continue reading

Pahang JPJ issues 3,383 summonses in Ops Gempur Perdagangan

KUANTAN: The Pahang Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 3,383 summonses after inspecting 11,639 vehicles during a special operation dubbed Ops Khas Gempur Perdagangan held from September 1 to 30. Its director Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar Alyahya Syed Abdul Rahman said enforcement action was taken against 1,960 vehicles, or 19.4%, involving seven buses and 1,953 lorries. He… Continue reading

Pahang JPJ issues 3,383 summonses in Ops Gempur Perdagangan

Turkiye help sought to secure release of M’sian activists

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is working with Turkiye to secure the release of 23 Malaysian activists detained by Israeli forces, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirming that plans are under way to bring them home via Istanbul. Anwar said he had spoken with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and National Security Adviser Dr Ibrahim… Continue reading

Jeff Bezos predicts gigawatt data centres in space within 20 years

TURIN: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted on Friday that gigawatt-scale data centres will be built in space within the next 10 to 20 years. He stated that continuously available solar energy means these orbital facilities will eventually outperform their terrestrial counterparts. Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, Bezos also compared the surge in… Continue reading

US Senate fails to end shutdown as Trump freezes Chicago transit funds

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration froze $2.1 billion in Chicago transit funding on Friday, starving another Democratic city of funds as a bid to end the government shutdown failed again in the Senate. On the shutdown’s third day, Trump ramped up pressure on Democrats to end the standoff and agree to a Republican plan… Continue reading

Antony felt lack of respect during Manchester United exit

FORMER MANCHESTER UNITED WINGER ANTONY has said he felt a “lack of respect” from the club and complained of being treated with “rudeness” after he was frozen out of Ruben Amorim’s plans. The Brazil international was forced to train away from the first-team squad and left off the club’s preseason tour after he was deemed… Continue reading

App poses lifeline and gamble for young entrepreneurs

PETALING JAYA: For young entrepreneurs like Muhammad Rizqan,25, TikTok is both a lifeline and a gamble – a platform that promises fast money but demands constant time, content and risk-taking. What began as a lockdown pastime has turned into a sideline through TikTok’s affiliate programme, in which users earn commissions from product sales. His account,… Continue reading

Manchester United boss Amorim says actions not words needed

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ruben Amorim said only results can silence his critics ahead of a Premier League clash against Sunderland that could decide his future. Amorim has won just 34 points from his 33 Premier League games since taking charge at Old Trafford last November. Failure to beat newly promoted Sunderland, who sit fifth in… Continue reading

Arsenal must find next level to win trophies says Arteta

MIKEL ARTETA says Arsenal must find a new level to win major trophies as he prepares to take charge of the Gunners for the 300th time. Arsenal could go top of the Premier League for a couple of hours if they beat West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday before current leaders Liverpool face Chelsea.… Continue reading

Postecoglou confident Forest will improve despite sack chants

ANGE POSTECOGLOU believes Nottingham Forest are close to turning a corner despite supporters’ calls for him to be sacked after less than a month in charge. Chants of “sacked in the morning” rained down on the Australian in the closing stages of Thursday’s 3-2 Europa League defeat to Midtjylland. The former Tottenham boss, who replaced… Continue reading

Piastri leads chaotic Singapore practice with crashes and red flags

CHAMPIONSHIP leader Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a chaotic second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix punctuated by two crashes, red flags and a bizarre pit lane shunt. Piastri sped round in 1min 30.714sec, 0.132sec ahead of RB’s Isack Hadjar with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull third just 0.11sec further back. It was a… Continue reading

Novak Djokovic battles past Marin Cilic in Shanghai Masters opener

NOVAK DJOKOVIC said he had to “fire up all engines” as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers… Continue reading

Lamine Yamal ruled out of Spain World Cup qualifiers with groin injury

LAMINE YAMAL has been ruled out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria this month after suffering a recurrence of his groin injury. Barcelona confirmed the 18-year-old winger is expected to be sidelined for up to three weeks after the problem resurfaced following Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.… Continue reading

Ownership change could disrupt visibility and income, says academic

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s small businesses may be thriving on TikTok but academics warn the country is at the mercy of global power struggles that could upend the platform overnight. While Washington pressures TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest its US operations, experts said the standoff underlines a hard truth – Malaysian entrepreneurs are building… Continue reading

Ryder Cup winner MacIntyre shares Alfred Dunhill Links Championship lead

RYDER CUP golfer Robert MacIntyre overcame extreme conditions to share the clubhouse lead before the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended. Early starter Richard Sterne set the target with a bogey-free 67 on the Old Course at St Andrews to reach 12 under par. Strong winds and heavy rain lashed all… Continue reading

Savinho signs new Manchester City contract extension until 2031

BRAZILIAN winger Savinho has committed his long-term future to Manchester City by signing a new contract with the Premier League champions. The agreement extends his stay at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031. Manchester City have also secured an option to extend the deal by a further 12 months beyond the 2031 expiry… Continue reading

Semenyo double fires Bournemouth to second in Premier League

ANTOINE SEMENYO scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday. The Cherries were heading to their first league defeat since losing to Liverpool on the opening night of the season when Ryan Sessegnon put the visitors in front on 70 minutes.… Continue reading

Do not concentrate on one platform, TikTok users told

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s digital economy is currently riding mostly on TikTok, but experts warn the country would be dangerously exposed if the platform falters. With more than 28 million local users spending an average of 39 hours a month on the app, TikTok has overtaken Facebook and YouTube in usage, transforming itself into a marketplace,… Continue reading

Do not concentrate on one platform, TikTok users told

Germany to raise drone defence issue at Munich migration meeting

BERLIN: Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said he would raise the matter of anti-drone defences at a Saturday meeting of European interior ministers that had originally been billed as a migration summit. Speaking in Saarbruecken, western Germany the morning after drone sightings forced the closure of Munich airport for several hours, Dobrindt added that more… Continue reading

Sabah targets 5.8% annual growth under 13MP with strategic focus

TAWAU: Sabah is projected to achieve stronger economic growth at an annual rate of 5.8% under the 13th Malaysia Plan for the 2026–2030 period. Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib stated the state can reach this target by leveraging its strengths in agro-commodities, agriculture, fisheries, and eco-tourism. The 13MP will emphasise value creation through… Continue reading

Cambodian national among two arrested for stealing ECRL cables

KUANTAN: Police have arrested two men, including a foreign national from Cambodia, on suspicion of stealing cables belonging to the East Coast Rail Link project. The arrests occurred during a raid on a rubber plantation shed located at the Temerloh Industrial Park in Mentakab on September 26. Acting Temerloh Police Chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron… Continue reading

Five rescued from Kedah flash flood including elderly woman

ALOR SETAR: An elderly woman was among five individuals rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department after becoming trapped in their home during a flash flood in Kampung Machang Kudung, Pokok Sena. The department’s operations centre received a distress call at 6.38 pm, prompting a team from the Pokok Sena station to arrive at the… Continue reading

Malaysian Bar says humanitarian aid to civilians is a right under international law

KUALA LUMPUR: Humanitarian assistance to civilians is a right recognised under international law, and states must facilitate the rapid delivery of relief supplies. Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the detention of civilians reportedly in international waters off Gaza. He stated that reports of force… Continue reading

UK on ‘high alert’ following synagogue attack

MANCHESTER: Britain was on heightened alert Friday following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue that killed two people, as police said they may have shot victims as the terrifying assault unfolded. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who visited the scene of the car ramming and stabbing spree in the northwest English city, said security would be… Continue reading

Israel deports first activists from Gaza aid flotilla

JERUSALEM: Israel on Friday deported four Italian activists, the first of hundreds detained from an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, shortly after the interception of a final boat brought an end to its mission. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail last month, ferrying politicians and activists including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg towards Gaza, where the… Continue reading

Indonesia confiscates 42,000 tons of tin sands linked to corruption case

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Attorney General has confiscated 42,000 tons of tin sands from miners linked to a corruption case at state tin mining firm PT Timah, state media Antara reported. The tin sands, which may also contain zircon and monazite, were found in four warehouses on the Bangka Island tin hub linked to a convicted tin… Continue reading

Taylor Swift strides into ‘Showgirl’ era with sparkling new album

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era. She dropped her 12th studio album on Friday, “The Life of a Showgirl,“ a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling. The 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback for the hotly anticipated album, and their influence… Continue reading

Polis Temerloh tahan dua lelaki curi kabel ECRL

KUANTAN: Polis menahan dua lelaki termasuk seorang warga Kemboja yang disyaki mencuri kabel projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) dalam serbuan di sebuah bangsal kebun getah di Kawasan Perindustrian Temerloh, Mentakab pada 26 September lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Temerloh Pemangku ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron menyatakan kedua-dua suspek berusia 30 dan 28 tahun cuba melarikan diri… Continue reading

Lima mangsa termasuk warga emas diselamatkan bomba dari banjir kilat Kedah

ALOR SETAR: Seorang warga emas antara lima individu yang diselamatkan Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia selepas terperangkap di dalam rumah akibat banjir kilat di Kampung Machang Kudung, Pokok Sena. Pusat Gerakan Operasi JBPM Kedah menerima panggilan berhubung kejadian itu pada 6.38 petang sebelum sepasukan anggota dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Pokok Sena tiba kira-kira 15… Continue reading

Kebakaran meletus di kilang penapisan Chevron Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES: Kebakaran berlaku pada malam Khamis di kilang penapisan Chevron di El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, lapor Xinhua memetik media tempatan. Pasukan bomba dan polis bergegas ke lokasi selepas menerima beberapa laporan mengenai letupan. Kilang penapisan itu yang terletak di 324 West El Segundo Boulevard mempunyai pasukan bomba sendiri, kini sedang berusaha memadamkan… Continue reading

Sarawak sasar 720 acara perniagaan, impak ekonomi RM2.06 bilion menjelang 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak menyasarkan untuk memperoleh 720 acara perniagaan antara 2026 hingga 2030 di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 dengan unjuran kesan ekonomi sebanyak RM2.06 bilion. Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg menyatakan kerajaan negeri kekal komited untuk memperkukuh industri acara perniagaan yang dikenal pasti sebagai salah satu sektor ekonomi utama di bawah Strategi Pembangunan… Continue reading

JPJ Pahang keluarkan 3,383 notis saman dalam Ops Gempur Perdagangan

KUANTAN: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Pahang mengeluarkan 3,383 notis saman daripada 11,639 kenderaan yang diperiksa dalam Ops Khas Gempur Perdagangan dari 1 hingga 30 September lepas. Pengarah JPJ Pahang Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar Alyahya Syed Abdul Rahman berkata sebanyak 1,960 kenderaan atau 19.4% telah dikenakan tindakan melibatkan tujuh bas dan 1,953 lori. Beliau menegaskan tiada tindakan… Continue reading

Malaysia delivers Gaza solidarity memorandum to US embassy in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States Embassy in Malaysia received a memorandum containing three demands regarding the Palestinian issue today. This diplomatic action represents Malaysian solidarity that extends beyond street demonstrations to international pressure. Angkatan Muda Keadilan chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim confirmed the embassy accepted the memorandum at 3 pm. Two representatives including PKR International… Continue reading

Malaysia delivers Gaza solidarity memorandum to US embassy in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia secures second term at helm of ISSA presidency

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed its global leadership in social security with its reelection to the presidency of the International Social Security Association. Renowned social security visionary leader Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed secured a second term with a resounding global mandate from ISSA member institutions worldwide. He was elected as the 17th… Continue reading

Israel must release detained Malaysian activists within 72 hours

KUALA LUMPUR: Israel must release the detained Malaysian activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla currently held at the Ketziot Camp within 72 hours. Lawyer Dir Kheizwan Kamaruddin confirmed all detained Malaysian nationals were advised to sign the Request For Immediate Departure forms during legal briefings. He stated that signing these forms should lead to their… Continue reading

Dua operator maut akibat hidu gas hidrogen sulfida di Pasir Gudang

JOHOR BAHRU: Dua operator maut manakala seorang lagi masih menerima rawatan hospital selepas terhidu gas beracun di sebuah kilang pengurusan dan rawatan sisa buangan terjadual di Kawasan Perindustrian Pasir Gudang. Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Johor memaklumkan siasatan sedang dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti punca kemalangan yang menimpa tiga operator loji rawatan air sisa. Ketiga-tiga mangsa… Continue reading

GSF: Israel perlu bebaskan aktivis Malaysia dalam tempoh tiga hari – Peguam

KUALA LUMPUR: Israel perlu membebaskan aktivis Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) dari Malaysia yang kini ditahan di Kem Ktzi’ot dalam tempoh tiga hari, setelah mereka menandatangani borang Request For Immediate Departure atau “Permohonan untuk Pelepasan Segera”. Peguam Dir Kheizwan Kamaruddin berkata kesemua rakyat Malaysia yang ditahan itu telah dinasihatkan untuk menandatangani borang berkenaan ketika taklimat perundangan… Continue reading

William: Isu kanser keluarga diraja seperti kejutan yang menggugat stabiliti

LONDON: Putera William menyifatkan pengalaman kanser yang dihadapi oleh kerabat diraja baru-baru ini, selepas berdekad menikmati kesihatan yang baik, sebagai ibarat kejutan yang menggugat kestabilan atau menghilangkan keseimbangan, lapor PA Media/dpa. Pewaris takhta British dengan gelaran Putera Wales itu berkata kerabat diraja merupakan “keluarga yang sangat bertuah” dengan usia panjang dan kesejahteraan mendiang Ratu dan… Continue reading

Nearly 42,000 in Gaza suffer life-changing injuries: WHO

GENEVA: Nearly 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip are living with life-changing injuries as a result of the ongoing conflict, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated in its latest update released on Thursday. One in four of these victims are children. According to the report Estimating Trauma Rehabilitation Needs in Gaza, September 2025 Update, life-changing… Continue reading

PlanMalaysia to review UMNO urban renewal convention resolutions

PUTRAJAYA: The Town and Country Planning Department (PlanMalaysia) will examine each resolution presented at the Urban Renewal Convention organised by UMNO. Its director-general Datuk Dr Alias Rameli said this move aligns with the agency’s mandate as the country’s development planner. He stated that PlanMalaysia welcomes the convention resolutions because they align with government efforts to… Continue reading

UNAM expresses grave concern over Global Sumud Flotilla interception

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations Association of Malaysia has expressed grave concern and disappointment over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. UNAM president Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed stated the flotilla was on a mission to deliver vital humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. He noted that Palestinian people in Gaza have endured horrendous… Continue reading

Over 30,000 entrepreneurs receive RM816 million financing via TEKUN

KOTA BELUD: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has disbursed RM816 million in financing to more than 30,000 entrepreneurs nationwide through TEKUN Nasional between January and September this year. Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick revealed that RM95 million of this total was specifically channelled to 4,150 entrepreneurs in Sabah. He further detailed that Kota Belud… Continue reading

Johor DOSH investigates toxic gas deaths at Pasir Gudang plant

JOHOR BAHRU: Two operators died while another remains hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas at a scheduled waste management and treatment plant in Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate. The Johor Department of Occupational Safety and Health has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident involving three water treatment plant operators. All three victims were transported… Continue reading