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US court upholds bar on LA immigration arrests without probable cause

A federal appeals court late on Friday affirmed a lower court’s decision temporarily barring U.S. government agents from making immigration-related arrests in Los Angeles without probable cause. Rejecting the Trump administration’s request to pause the lower court’s order, the three-judge appeals panel ruled that the plaintiffs would likely be able to prove that federal agents… Continue reading

US swimmers respond to Phelps, Lochte criticism at world championships

THE United States preferred to do their talking in the pool on Saturday after Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps took a swipe at the team’s performance at the world championships in Singapore. The US team has said that an “overwhelming majority” of the squad were struck down by acute gastroenteritis at a pre-championships camp in… Continue reading

Global plastic pollution talks resume in Geneva amid deep divisions

PARIS: Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard. The coming 10 days of talks involving delegates from nearly 180 nations follows a failure to reach a deal last December… Continue reading

Anwar allocates RM100,000 to each Felda village

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced an allocation of RM100,000 for each village under the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to implement development projects of their choice. He said the approach of allowing villagers to choose their preferred projects is in line with the MADANI Government’s aspiration, which emphasises consultation and… Continue reading

Japan records hottest July in history as heatwaves intensify

TOKYO: Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further “severe heat” in the month ahead. Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent the world over because of human-caused climate change, scientists say, and Japan is no exception. The average temperature in July was up… Continue reading

Pegula upset by Sevastova at Canadian Open as Swiatek advances

TWICE defending champion Jessica Pegula crashed out of the Canadian Open after losing to Anastasija Sevastova 3-6 6-4 6-1 in the third round on Friday, while six-times major winner Iga Swiatek marched on with a dominant 6-2 6-2 win over Eva Lys. The 35-year-old Sevastova, ranked 386 in the world, will next face four-times Grand… Continue reading

MOH to launch free Measles-Rubella shots nationwide

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) will roll out a free Measlesâ€‘Rubella Supplementary Immunisation Activity (MRSIA) nationwide from Aug 4 to Oct 12 for children aged six to 59 months (below five years old). In a statement today, the ministry said the initiative targets children born between Aug 1, 2020, and Jan 31, 2025, aiming to… Continue reading

Kebakaran Gunung Semanggol dijangka padam esok – Bomba Perak

KERIAN: Usaha memadamkan kebakaran belukar seluas 23.47 hektar di Kampung Tersusun Tebuk Panchor, Gunung Semanggol dijangka selesai sepenuhnya esok. Operasi pemadaman kini memasuki hari ketiga dengan keadaan lebih terkawal berbanding sebelumnya. Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Perak, Sayani Saidon, berkata pemantauan menyeluruh akan dilakukan bagi memastikan tiada lagi punca api tersembunyi. “Kalau tidak… Continue reading

Jimmy-Pei Jing stun world No. 19 to enter first Super 300 final in Macau

MALAYSIAN independent mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong and Lai Pei Jing pulled off a sensational upset at the Macau Open on Saturday, stunning Indonesia’s world No. 19 Amri Syahnawi and Nita Marwah in straight sets to book a place in their first-ever Super 300 final. World No. 127 Jimmy-Pei Jing, who only teamed up in… Continue reading

Kadar kebolehpasaran graduan PolyCC capai 98.8%

MELAKA: Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti (PolyCC) terus membuktikan keberkesanan sistem Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) negara dengan mencatatkan kadar kebolehpasaran graduan sebanyak 98.8 peratus pada 2024. Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim berkata kejayaan itu dicapai hasil kolaborasi erat antara PolyCC dan hampir 20,000 industri melalui perlaksanaan program berimpak… Continue reading

Projek LSS Q-Solar Tawau perkuat grid elektrik Sabah

TAWAU: Projek Solar Berskala Besar (LSS) Q-Solar Tawau yang sedang dibangunkan di Jalan Timur dijangka mengukuhkan grid elektrik Sabah, khususnya di kawasan Pantai Timur. Ladang solar seluas 18.21 hektar ini mampu menjana 15 megawatt (MW) tenaga bersih, membantu mengurangkan kebergantungan terhadap sumber diesel dan gas asli. Ketua Menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata projek… Continue reading

Malaysia sokong penubuhan negara Palestin, kecam kekejaman Israel

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia menyokong usaha antarabangsa ke arah penubuhan negara Palestin dan mengecam keras tindakan rejim Zionis Israel di Gaza. Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan menyatakan sokongan Malaysia terhadap penyelesaian dua negara, seperti yang dibincangkan dalam Persidangan Antarabangsa Peringkat Tinggi di New York baru-baru ini. “Kami menyambut baik perubahan pendirian masyarakat antarabangsa untuk mengecam… Continue reading

Polis tahan lapan lelaki curi lembu di Dungun

DUNGUN: Polis menahan lapan lelaki susulan kes curi lembu di Ladang Pinang, Bukit Besi. Operasi dilakukan kira-kira pukul 2.30 pagi selepas menerima aduan daripada penternak tempatan. Ketua Polis Daerah Dungun, Supt Maizura Abdul Kadir, berkata suspek berumur antara 17 hingga 73 tahun itu ditahan bersama rampasan termasuk 18 keratan anggota lembu, dua kenderaan, senjata api,… Continue reading

RM2 bilion untuk tebatan banjir Kuching dalam RMK13

KUCHING: Projek Rancangan Tebatan Banjir (RTB) di bandar raya Kuching di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) akan melibatkan perbelanjaan sekitar RM2 bilion. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menjelaskan bahawa projek ini merangkumi tiga pakej utama iaitu pembinaan kanal, jambatan, dan baraj di Sungai Salak. “RTB ini akan mengeluarkan air menerusi Sungai Salak. Sama… Continue reading

Brazen robbery spree in Bukit Mertajam sparks outrage among netizens

A gang of robbers have pulled out multiple robberies within the Bukit Mertajam, Penang area which has sparked outrage among netizens calling for them to be arrested as soon as possible. The gang can be seen barging into a home and ransacking the place with their machete knives as they looked for money and valuables… Continue reading

Remember sacrifices of nation’s warriors for peace – Sarawak deputy minister

KUCHING: Malaysians, particularly the young generation, are reminded to never forget the sacrifices made by soldiers who fought to defend the country’s sovereignty, which laid the foundation for the peace and stability enjoyed today. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Public Communications Unit – UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, said the… Continue reading

PBAPP expects RM20m boost from tariff revision for water projects

GEORGE TOWN: The upcoming water tariff adjustment is expected to generate an additional RM20 million over six months, enabling Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) to implement seven key infrastructure projects aimed at resolving long-term water supply challenges. PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan said the projects are part of the Penang Water Contingency Plan… Continue reading

PPK Beluran and Nestlin Malaysia sign RM60m bird’s nest MoU

KOTA KINABALU: The Beluran Area Farmers’ Organisation (PPK Beluran) and Nestlin Malaysia Sdn Bhd have entered into a 10-year partnership for the supply and purchase of edible bird’s nests, valued at over RM60 million. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the MoU involves the supply and purchase of both unprocessed and… Continue reading

Zero water treatment plant shutdowns in Selangor as of July 31

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) director Dr Mohmad Asari Daud confirmed that zero water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded in the state up to July 31 this year. He attributed this to intensified patrols and monitoring efforts by LUAS, covering more areas identified as posing potential risks to water sources. As a result,… Continue reading

Govt studies nuclear energy for future power generation

PUTRAJAYA: The government is conducting a structured assessment to explore the role of nuclear energy as a potential source of clean, stable and competitive electricity in the country’s future energy mix. This initiative considers the need to diversify energy sources, strengthen long-term energy security, support carbon emission reduction targets, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels,… Continue reading

QSolar Tawau LSS project boosts Sabah’s electricity grid capacity

TAWAU: The QSolar Tawau large-scale solar project (LSS), to be built on an 18.21-hectare site in Jalan Timur here, is capable of strengthening Sabah’s electricity grid capacity and addressing electricity supply problems in the state’s east coast. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the solar farm development is expected to generate 15 megawatts (MW)… Continue reading

KESUMA aims for 1 million SKSPS contributors by year-end

GEORGE TOWN: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) is confident of meeting its target of one million active contributors to the Selfâ€‘Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) by the end of this year. Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said more than 800,000 active contributors nationwide are currently covered under the scheme,… Continue reading

100 kubur di Kampung Pengkalan Maras dipindahkan mulai hari ini

KUALA NERUS: Sebanyak 100 kubur di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kampung Pengkalan Maras, Batu Rakit, dipindahkan secara berperingkat mulai hari ini akibat risiko hanyut ekoran hakisan pantai. Mufti Terengganu Datuk Dr Mohamad Sabri Haron berkata kerja-kerja pemindahan kubur yang kini terlalu hampir dengan pantai telah diluluskan oleh pihaknya. Pelaksanaan diuruskan Pejabat Agama Daerah Kuala Nerus dengan… Continue reading

Kerjasama PPK Beluran dan Nestlin meterai MOU sarang burung walit RM60 juta

PPK BELURAN: Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan (PPK) Beluran dan Nestlin Malaysia Sdn Bhd memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MOU) bagi pembekalan dan belian sarang burung walit selama 10 tahun bernilai lebih RM60 juta. Kerjasama ini dijangka menjadikan PPK Beluran sebagai pusat pengumpulan dan pemprosesan utama sarang burung walit di Sabah. Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad… Continue reading

KESUMA yakin capai satu juta penyumbang SKSPS menjelang akhir tahun

GEORGE TOWN: Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KESUMA) yakin dapat memenuhi sasaran satu juta penyumbang aktif Skim Keselamatan Sosial Pekerjaan Sendiri (SKSPS) di bawah Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (Perkeso) menjelang akhir tahun ini. Menterinya, Steven Sim Chee Keong, berkata lebih 800,000 penyumbang aktif di seluruh negara kini dilindungi di bawah skim ini, yang menawarkan pelbagai manfaat sekiranya berlaku… Continue reading

RMK13 fokus pembangunan infrastruktur menyeluruh di Sarawak

KUCHING: Dokumen Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) yang dibentangkan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memberikan penekanan menyeluruh terhadap pembangunan infrastruktur di seluruh negara, termasuk Sarawak. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menyatakan bahawa Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan pembangunan infrastruktur dilaksanakan dengan baik. Tanpa kemudahan asas seperti jalan… Continue reading

Letusan gunung berapi di timur Indonesia jejaskan penerbangan ke Bali

JAKARTA: Sebuah gunung berapi meletus di timur Indonesia awal pagi Sabtu, mengakibatkan gangguan kepada lalu lintas udara di Bali. Menurut Badan Nasional Pengurusan Bencana (BNPB), 24 penerbangan di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Ngurah Rai terpaksa dibatalkan atau ditangguhkan. “Letusan itu direkodkan pada 1.05 pagi waktu tempatan, dengan awan abu mencapai ketinggian 18,000 meter dari atas puncak,“… Continue reading

3,156 notis rokok dikeluarkan di Melaka sejak Okt

MELAKA: Sebanyak 3,156 notis atas pelbagai kesalahan bernilai RM176,350 dikeluarkan di bawah Seksyen 47 Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 (Akta 852) di Melaka setakat ini, sejak akta itu berkuat kuasa 1 Okt tahun lepas. Exco Kesihatan, Sumber Manusia dan Perpaduan Melaka Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem berkata dalam tempoh itu, Jabatan Kesihatan negeri… Continue reading

Five ASEAN nations to compete in inaugural Nusantara Cup in Melaka

THE Malaysian Malay Football Association (PBMM) has announced plans to host the inaugural Nusantara Cup in Melaka by the end of this year. The tournament will feature five ASEAN nations—Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and Thailand. PBMM president Mohd Firdaus Mohamed revealed that the competition will take place after the conclusion of the 103rd Piala Emas… Continue reading

PBAPP jangka hasil RM20 juta susulan pelarasan tarif air

GEORGE TOWN: Pelarasan tarif air dijangka membantu Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) melaksanakan tujuh komitmen projek bagi menyelesaikan isu bekalan air di negeri itu. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PBAPP Datuk K. Pathmanathan berkata, langkah ini akan membiayai projek kritikal seperti Loji Rawatan Air Taman Mengkuang dan LRA Sungai Kerian Baharu. “Projek LRA Sungai Kerian Baharu… Continue reading

RM2 billion flood mitigation project in Kuching under 13MP

KUCHING: The Kuching City Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will cost approximately RM2 billion, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The project, divided into three main packages, includes constructing a canal, a bridge, and a barrage along Sungai Salak. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy… Continue reading

Mindef forms committee to probe UTM Palapes cadet’s death

JOHOR BAHRU: The Defence Ministry has established a committee to investigate the death of a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES) cadet who died during training at the Army Combat Training Centre (PULADA) in Ulu Tiram. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed the committee includes representatives from the Higher Education… Continue reading

Volcano eruption in eastern Indonesia disrupts Bali flights

JAKARTA: A volcano erupted in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, forcing the delay and cancellation of 24 flights at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). Despite remaining at the highest alert level (Level IV), the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island has not prompted evacuations or… Continue reading

8 dead, 3 missing in north Vietnam’s flash floods

HANOI: Eight people have died and three others remain missing following flash floods and landslides in recent days in Vietnam’s northern province of Dien Bien, reported Xinhua quoting a Vietnam News Agency report Saturday. As of 6 am Saturday, around 60 houses had been swept away or damaged by floodwaters, according to the Vietnam Disaster… Continue reading

Felda cooperatives urged to restructure for higher profits and dividends

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) cooperative ecosystem must undergo restructuring to improve profitability and dividend returns for shareholders, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He emphasised that divesting underperforming investments or improving returns is crucial for cooperatives to benefit settlers. “Last year’s dividends have begun distribution, but the… Continue reading

Mindef tubuh jawatankuasa siasat kematian pegawai kadet Palapes UTM

JOHOR BAHRU: Kementerian Pertahanan (Mindef) menubuhkan jawatankuasa bagi menyiasat kematian seorang pegawai kadet Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan (Palapes) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) ketika menjalani latihan di Pusat Latihan Tempur Tentera Darat (Pulada) Ulu Tiram, Isnin lepas. Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata jawatankuasa itu turut melibatkan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi dan Kementerian Dalam Negeri.… Continue reading

Trump stakes reputation as dealmaker with tariff policy

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is staking his reputation as a tough negotiator and slick dealmaker — that has served him well throughout his life — with his ultra-muscular, protectionist tariffs policy. On Friday, the White House released a picture of the US president seen with a smartphone pressed to his ear, with the caption: “Making calls.… Continue reading

Malaysia-Vietnam tourism boost with Vietjet Air partnership

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietjet Air to improve air connectivity and boost tourism between Malaysia and Vietnam. The agreement was signed during the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 launch in Hanoi. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties… Continue reading

60,000 permohonan belajar di kolej vokasional seluruh negara

TAIPING: Kira-kira 60,000 permohonan diterima untuk menyertai bidang Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) di Kolej Vokasional di seluruh negara, hingga kini. Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan Wong Kah Woh berkata jumlah permohonan itu membuktikan respons yang begitu baik oleh generasi muda terhadap pembangunan pendidikan TVET. “Ketika ini Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) mempunyai 86 Kolej Vokasional di… Continue reading

Struktur semula koperasi FELDA untuk manfaat peneroka – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Seluruh ekosistem koperasi di bawah Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan (FELDA) perlu menjalani proses penstrukturan semula supaya dapat menjana keuntungan lebih memberangsangkan. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata langkah itu kerana koperasi FELDA mempunyai pelaburan dalam pelbagai organisasi perniagaan yang berpotensi menjana pulangan sekali gus dapat disalurkan semula kepada peneroka.… Continue reading

Malaysia to host Cambodia-Thai border talks as mediator

JOHOR BAHRU: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will contact his Cambodian and Thai counterparts today to finalise arrangements for the upcoming General Boundary Committee (GBC) Meeting, set to be hosted by Malaysia. The discussions aim to resolve ongoing border disputes under a ceasefire agreement mediated by Malaysia last month. Khaled Nordin stated, “Prior… Continue reading

Isteri anggota polis terkejut terima panggilan suami ditikam di Pudu

KUALA LUMPUR: Terkejut dan menggigil, itu reaksi Norfazliana Osman, 35, sebaik menerima panggilan daripada Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM mengenai kecederaan parah suaminya, seorang anggota polis yang ditikam di Pasar Pudu. “Pukul 1 tengah hari, hospital telefon minta kebenaran untuk pembedahan segera kerana usus suami mungkin perlu dibuang akibat tikaman,“ katanya ketika ditemui di hospital… Continue reading

US tariff rate won’t affect Malaysia’s commodities market, says Johari

JOHOR BAHRU: The United States’ decision to impose a 19 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods will not affect the competitiveness of Malaysia’s commodities in the global market, according to Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He stated that the tariff rate remains competitive compared to other ASEAN nations, including Indonesia,… Continue reading

Mohamed Khaled hubungi Menteri Pertahanan Kemboja, Thailand hari ini

JOHOR BAHRU: Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin akan menghubungi rakan sejawatnya dari Kemboja dan Thailand hari ini, bagi memaklumkan kesediaan Malaysia menjadi tuan rumah mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Sempadan Am (GBC) antara kedua-dua negara itu. Beliau berkata panggilan telefon berkenaan merupakan langkah awal sebelum diadakan sidang video tiga hala menerusi aplikasi Zoom bersama kedua-dua menteri… Continue reading

506 local products approved for MySTI logo as of July

TANJONG MALIM: A total of 506 products under the Use of Local R&D Products and Services Programme (MySTI) have been approved for the MySTI logo as of July, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. Chang stated that products and services with the MySTI logo are now prioritised in government procurement since June… Continue reading

506 produk tempatan diluluskan logo MySTI setakat Julai

TANJONG MALIM: Sebanyak 506 produk Program Penggunaan Barangan dan Perkhidmatan Hasil R&D Tempatan (MySTI) telah diluluskan untuk penandaan logo berkenaan setakat Julai, kata Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Chang Lih Kang. Chang berkata barangan dan perkhidmatan yang ditandakan logo MySTI itu telah diberi keutamaan dalam perolehan kerajaan mulai 23 Jun 2025. “Pelaksanaan (MySTI) adalah antara… Continue reading

KKR to modernise Malaysia’s infrastructure under 13MP for urban and rural areas

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Works Ministry (KKR) will integrate cutting-edge technology into strategic infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13), focusing on road networks, highways, bridges, and public facilities. In a statement today, KKR emphasised that MP13 is not just about physical development but also aims to uplift living standards for all Malaysians, ensuring… Continue reading

Up to 1 million young Catholics gather for Pope Leo vigil in Rome

ROME: Up to a million young Catholic believers are expected to gather for a night-time vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the highlight of a week-long pilgrimage during the Jubilee holy year. The “Jubilee of Youth” has drawn thousands of young pilgrims from around the world to Rome, with excitement building for the new pope’s… Continue reading

Felda settlers to gain from FGV majority stake acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority’s (Felda) acquisition of a 91.73% stake in FGV Holdings Bhd will ensure full ownership and restructuring, with profits directly benefiting settlers, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking after the Felda Settlers’ Appreciation Ceremony, Zahid highlighted that the Pahang and Sabah state governments have… Continue reading

Johor pelajari model pengurusan pasar Singapura untuk pembangunan lebih baik

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor berhasrat mempelajari model pengurusan pusat penjaja dan pasar awam Singapura bagi meningkatkan kualiti kemudahan, kebersihan, dan suasana perniagaan di negeri ini. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Johor, Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, berkata hasrat itu timbul selepas lawatan kerja bersama Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi ke Pusat Penjaja Geylang Serai… Continue reading