Putin-Trump summit details on Ukraine peace talks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are preparing for a summit aimed at ending the Ukraine war, which began with Russia’s 2022 invasion. Trump has prioritised peace efforts since taking office, though previous diplomatic attempts have failed to produce results. Both sides confirm summit preparations are underway, with a potential meeting… Continue reading Putin-Trump summit details on Ukraine peace talks

Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City amid global outcry over war

JERUSALEM: Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan on Friday to take control of Gaza City, a move expanding military operations in the shattered Palestinian territory despite growing criticism at home and abroad over the almost two-year-old war. Far-right allies in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition have been pushing for a total takeover of Gaza as… Continue reading Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City amid global outcry over war

Man sentenced to hang for murder of Bangladeshi worker in Kampung Gajah

IPOH: The High Court here today sentenced a man to death by hanging for killing a Bangladeshi worker in Sungai Kinta, Kampung Gajah, seven years ago. Judge Su Tiang Joo delivered the verdict after finding Mohamad Amier Amzar Mohamad Aspar, 28, guilty of murdering MD Ovaidul, 32, on December 15, 2018. The crime occurred between… Continue reading Man sentenced to hang for murder of Bangladeshi worker in Kampung Gajah

Unlicensed trader jailed 20 years, fined RM9m for FCPO fraud in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has sentenced an unlicensed futures trader to 20 years in prison and a RM9 million fine for fraudulent activities. Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril delivered the verdict after Mohd Azhidi Laili pleaded guilty to nine charges under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. Each charge carried a two-year jail term… Continue reading Unlicensed trader jailed 20 years, fined RM9m for FCPO fraud in Malaysia

Xi orders ‘all-out’ rescue as floods kill 10 in northwest China

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday ordered “all-out” rescue efforts in China’s arid and mountainous northwest after flash floods caused by exceptionally heavy rain killed 10 people and left 33 missing. Torrential downpours began around 6 p.m. on Thursday and unleashed flash floods in Gansu province’s Yuzhong, stranding some 4,000 people, state broadcaster China Central… Continue reading Xi orders ‘all-out’ rescue as floods kill 10 in northwest China

Slingshot contests draw crowds at Kelantan PMR 2025

KOTA BHARU: The humble slingshot, locally known as bidas or lastik, has become a major attraction at the Kelantan MADANI Rakyat programme 2025. Kubang Bemban Slingshot Club advisor Azizan Mat Ariffin said the contests, held in makeshift rings, have grown in popularity over the years. “Contests take place in various villages during mornings, afternoons, and… Continue reading Slingshot contests draw crowds at Kelantan PMR 2025

Budget 2026 to boost public sector reforms and governance in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2026 will prioritise public sector reforms to strengthen governance and improve service delivery, according to the Ministry of Finance. The reforms include modernising public services and introducing new frameworks to enhance performance and ethical governance. “These reforms aim to optimise public resources, minimise leakages, and ensure aid reaches those in need effectively,”… Continue reading Budget 2026 to boost public sector reforms and governance in Malaysia

Two friends deny robbing Chinese national of RM2.1m in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Two friends have denied charges of robbing a Chinese national of RM2.1 million in a high-profile case. Mohd Syaqir Mohd Ami, 30, and Nur Mohamed Mahsar Mohamed Nor, 34, appeared in the Sessions Court today. They were accused alongside two others still at large of targeting Chen Kexue, 31, in Bukit Damansara. The… Continue reading Two friends deny robbing Chinese national of RM2.1m in Kuala Lumpur

Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire pact hailed as key step by US

PHNOM PENH: The United States has called the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Kuala Lumpur a crucial move towards securing a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the talks marked progress in formalising the truce and setting up an ASEAN monitoring system. “President Trump and I expect… Continue reading Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire pact hailed as key step by US

Former Perak immigration officers acquitted on corruption charges

IPOH: The High Court acquitted two former Perak Immigration officers accused of corruption. Zulhairin Yahya, 53, and Zaidi Dali, 57, were cleared of soliciting and accepting bribes seven years ago. Their lawyer, M. Athimulan, confirmed the appeal was allowed due to an unsafe conviction. Judge Moses Susayen ordered their acquittal and discharge after reviewing the… Continue reading Former Perak immigration officers acquitted on corruption charges

US tariff impact on Malaysia’s growth: No recession but slower expansion

OSAKA: Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to slow following the implementation of US tariffs. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the impact may not trigger a recession but will dampen growth. This aligns with Bank Negara Malaysia’s revised 2025 GDP forecast of 4.0–4.8 per cent, down from 4.5–5.5 per… Continue reading US tariff impact on Malaysia’s growth: No recession but slower expansion

TPM Zahid Malaysia pada perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan Singapura 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi akan melawat Singapura selama dua hari bermula esok. Lawatan ini diadakan atas undangan Kerajaan Singapura sempena Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan Singapura 2025. Ahmad Zahid juga berperanan sebagai Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah dalam lawatan rasmi ini. Beliau dijadualkan mengadakan kunjungan hormat kepada Perdana Menteri Singapura Lawrence… Continue reading TPM Zahid Malaysia pada perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan Singapura 2025
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Inisiatif pembersihan waktu malam dilancarkan di lokasi strategik

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) akan melaksanakan inisiatif pembersihan waktu malam di bawah Reformasi Pembersihan Awam melalui Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13). Lokasi strategik termasuk kawasan tumpuan pelancong dan pusat bandar utama akan menjadi fokus awal pelaksanaan. Menteri KPKT Nga Kor Ming menyatakan pendekatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan kebersihan awam tanpa mengganggu kelancaran lalu lintas.… Continue reading Inisiatif pembersihan waktu malam dilancarkan di lokasi strategik
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Petani didenda RM15,000 muat naik komen jelek isu 3R

SEPANG: Seorang petani didenda RM15,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah membuat dan memulakan hantaran komen jelik berkaitan isu 3R (raja, agama dan kaum) menerusi Facebook miliknya, Februari lepas. Hakim Ahmad Fuad Othman menjatuhkan hukuman itu selepas Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, menukar pengakuan kepada bersalah semasa prosiding sebutan kes hari… Continue reading Petani didenda RM15,000 muat naik komen jelek isu 3R
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Lelaki dihukum gantung kerana bunuh pekerja Bangladesh

IPOH: Seorang lelaki dijatuhi hukuman gantung sampai mati oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan membunuh seorang pekerja warga Bangladesh di kawasan Sungai Kinta, Sungai Galah, Kampung Gajah, dalam daerah Perak Tengah, tujuh tahun lepas. Hakim Su Tiang Joo memutuskan hukuman itu selepas mendapati tertuduh Mohamad Amier Amzar Mohamad Aspar, 28, bersalah membunuh… Continue reading Lelaki dihukum gantung kerana bunuh pekerja Bangladesh
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Malaysia tegas tolak kekejaman dan penjajahan di Gaza

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sekali lagi menegaskan pendirian tegas Malaysia menentang sebarang bentuk penindasan serta penjajahan di Gaza dan menggesa pemimpin dunia agar mendukung nilai-nilai kemanusiaan dan menghentikan kekejaman. Bercakap kepada media selepas menunaikan solat Jumaat di sini hari ini, beliau berkata pendirian Malaysia amat jelas iaitu menolak sekeras-kerasnya sebarang bentuk penjajahan,… Continue reading Malaysia tegas tolak kekejaman dan penjajahan di Gaza
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ANGKASA aims for 1,000 mosque cooperatives by year-end

KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (ANGKASA) aims to establish 1,000 mosque cooperatives by the end of the year. To date, 818 mosques and suraus have already formed cooperatives to uplift their congregations’ living standards. ANGKASA president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah proposed that these cooperatives operate grocery stores to provide competitive pricing.… Continue reading ANGKASA aims for 1,000 mosque cooperatives by year-end

Indian national pleads guilty to turtle smuggling at KLIA

SEPANG: An Indian national has pleaded guilty to attempting to export 2,578 Red-eared Turtles at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1. Sathaiyan Alagusundaram admitted to the charge after it was read to him in Tamil before Sessions Court Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman. The court set September 19 for mention before sentencing. No bail was granted… Continue reading Indian national pleads guilty to turtle smuggling at KLIA
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CUEPACS opposes foreign nurse hiring in Malaysian government hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has opposed plans to hire Indonesian nurses for government hospitals. Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, CUEPACS president, stated the proposal disregards local nursing graduates awaiting placements, some for up to eight months. He emphasised that local nurses meet Ministry of Health… Continue reading CUEPACS opposes foreign nurse hiring in Malaysian government hospitals

MARDI introduces shallot cultivation technique to reduce import dependence

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) has introduced a shallot cultivation technique that has the potential to reduce the country’s reliance on imported shallots, thereby bolstering national food security. Through its latest research, the institute has developed a method that combines the use of disease-resistant varieties, scheduled planting systems, and high-tech… Continue reading MARDI introduces shallot cultivation technique to reduce import dependence

Germany halts military exports to Israel, urges ceasefire in Gaza

BERLIN: The German government will not approve any exports to Israel of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday in response to Israel’s plan to expand its military operations there. The release of the Israeli hostages and negotiations for a ceasefire are Germany’s… Continue reading Germany halts military exports to Israel, urges ceasefire in Gaza

World food prices at 2-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says

PARIS: World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said. The FAO Food Price Index, which serves as a global benchmark for food commodity… Continue reading World food prices at 2-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says

Deaf Palestinian uses social media to highlight Gaza’s struggles through sign language

GAZA: Basem Alhabel stood amongst the ruins of Gaza, with people flat on the floor all around him as bullets flew, and filmed himself using sign language to explain the dangers of the war to fellow deaf Palestinians and his followers on social media. Alhabel, 30, who describes himself as a “deaf journalist in Gaza”… Continue reading Deaf Palestinian uses social media to highlight Gaza’s struggles through sign language

Tesla to streamline its AI chip design work, Musk says

TESLA will streamline its AI chip research to focus on its development of inference chips used to run AI models and make real-time decisions, CEO Elon Musk said, after a media report he had ordered the closure of the in-house Dojo supercomputer team. Bloomberg News on Thursday cited people familiar with the matter as saying… Continue reading Tesla to streamline its AI chip design work, Musk says

Malaysia tetap tegas tangani isu islamofobia melalui dakwah – PM

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia tetap tegas dalam menangani isu Islamofobia melalui ilmu pengetahuan, sesi libat urus dan penyebaran al-Quran berbanding dengan kemarahan atau kecaman, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Beliau berkata kejahilan terus menjadi punca yang menyemarakkan kebencian dan salah faham tentang Islam, bukan hanya di Barat tetapi juga di Timur malah dalam kalangan masyarakat… Continue reading Malaysia tetap tegas tangani isu islamofobia melalui dakwah – PM
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Ekonomi Malaysia diunjur berkembang sederhana pada 2026, kata MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Ekonomi Malaysia dijangka berkembang pada kadar sederhana pada 2026 meskipun berdepan ketidakpastian perdagangan global yang kian meningkat serta permintaan luaran yang perlahan, kata Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Dalam Kenyataan PraBelanjawan 2026 hari ini, kementerian itu berkata pertumbuhan berkenaan didorong oleh permintaan domestik yang berdaya tahan, terutamanya melalui pelaburan swasta, pekerjaan yang stabil dan langkah… Continue reading Ekonomi Malaysia diunjur berkembang sederhana pada 2026, kata MOF
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Langkah wajib papar preskripsi dan bil perubatan lindungi pengguna

PUTRAJAYA: Gabungan Persatuan Pengguna Malaysia (FOMCA) menyokong langkah kerajaan mewajibkan paparan preskripsi ubat dan bil perubatan di fasiliti kesihatan swasta. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif FOMCA Dr Saravanan Thambirajah berkata langkah ini penting untuk melindungi pengguna daripada caj tersembunyi. Beliau menegaskan langkah ini tidak mencabar hak profesional doktor tetapi memastikan perkhidmatan kesihatan berfokuskan pesakit. “Kajian menunjukkan pengguna… Continue reading Langkah wajib papar preskripsi dan bil perubatan lindungi pengguna
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Dua pegawai Imigresen Perak bebas tuduhan rasuah

IPOH: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini melepas dan membebaskan bekas Pengarah Imigresen Perak dan bekas Ketua Unit Pendakwaan Imigresen Perak daripada pertuduhan meminta dan menerima rasuah, tujuh tahun lepas. Peguam M. Athimulan ketika dihubungi Bernama hari ini berkata Hakim Moses Susayen membebaskan Zulhairin Yahya, 53, dan Zaidi Dali, 57, selepas membenarkan rayuan mereka. “Secara… Continue reading Dua pegawai Imigresen Perak bebas tuduhan rasuah
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Kes culik warga Palestin: Mangsa dijumpai diikat guna “cable tie” – Saksi

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini diberitahu bahawa polis menemukan seorang lelaki Palestin berada dalam keadaan tangan dan kakinya diikat menggunakan cable tie semasa serbuan di sebuah chalet di Hulu Langat hampir tiga tahun lepas. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif, 42, yang kini bertugas di bahagian Risikan dan Operasi, Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Ibu Pejabat… Continue reading Kes culik warga Palestin: Mangsa dijumpai diikat guna “cable tie” – Saksi
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Ekonomi MADANI fokus lonjak pertumbuhan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Menaikkan siling pertumbuhan negara merupakan satu daripada tiga tonggak utama Ekonomi MADANI yang bertujuan melonjakkan Malaysia ke arah ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi, berdaya saing dan mampan berteraskan nilai kemanusiaan dan keadilan sosial, menurut Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Dalam Kenyataan PraBelanjawan 2026 hari ini, kementerian itu berkata tonggak ini menumpukan usaha memecahkan kekangan struktur yang lama… Continue reading Ekonomi MADANI fokus lonjak pertumbuhan negara
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Container truck crash causes 7km jam on PLUS near Menora Tunnel

IPOH: A container truck accident at KM 256.7 on the northbound North-South Expressway (PLUS) caused a seven-kilometre traffic jam near Menora Tunnel and Kuala Kangsar exit. PLUS Traffic confirmed all lanes were blocked as of 2.16 pm, with contraflow traffic activated from KM 257.3 to KM 256.2. Northbound vehicles were diverted at Ipoh South Toll… Continue reading Container truck crash causes 7km jam on PLUS near Menora Tunnel

Eda Ezrin and Aida Mamat return home after police statements

KOTA BHARU: Police confirmed that dikir barat singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan, known as Eda Ezrin, and Nur Aida Mamat, 33, finished giving statements at Rantau Panjang Police Station in Pasir Mas last night. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated both were allowed to return to their families. Regarding… Continue reading Eda Ezrin and Aida Mamat return home after police statements

Pemotong rumput dipenjara 8 bulan cederakan Polis

KUANTAN: Seorang pemotong rumput dihukum penjara lapan bulan oleh Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah atas pertuduhan mencederakan seorang anggota polis menggunakan parang Sabtu lepas. Majistret Ellyna Othman memerintahkan Muhamad Firdaus Abdul Hamid, 37, menjalani hukuman penjara bermula dari tarikh dia ditangkap pada 2 Ogos. Lelaki itu didakwa dengan sengaja menyebabkan kecederaan… Continue reading Pemotong rumput dipenjara 8 bulan cederakan Polis
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Palestinian kidnap case: Victim found bound with cable ties in Hulu Langat

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court heard today that a Palestinian man was found with his hands and feet bound using cable ties during a police raid in Hulu Langat nearly three years ago. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif, now with the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters, testified about the September 29, 2022 operation. He stated that… Continue reading Palestinian kidnap case: Victim found bound with cable ties in Hulu Langat

FAMA and Shopee boost agri-food entrepreneurs with digital skills

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has joined forces with Shopee Malaysia to enhance digital marketing skills for local agri-food entrepreneurs. The Agromarketing Masterclass Shopee Edition, held over two days starting July 26, took place at Shopee’s Mid Valley City headquarters. A total of 100 FAMA-registered entrepreneurs, including fresh and processed agri-food producers,… Continue reading FAMA and Shopee boost agri-food entrepreneurs with digital skills

Dua rakan didakwa rompak wanita China RM2.1 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Dua rakan lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini, hari ini, atas pertuduhan melakukan rompakan berkumpulan terhadap seorang wanita warga China, membabitkan kerugian berjumlah RM2.1 juta, bulan lepas. Mohd Syaqir Mohd Ami, 30, dan Nur Mohamed Mahsar Mohamed Nor, 34, didakwa bersama-sama dua individu yang masih bebas melakukan rompakan berkumpulan terhadap… Continue reading Dua rakan didakwa rompak wanita China RM2.1 juta
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DPM Zahid to attend Singapore National Day Parade 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will visit Singapore from August 9 to 10. He will represent Malaysia at the Singapore National Day Parade 2025. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit in a statement on Friday. The trip follows an official invitation from the Singaporean government. Ahmad Zahid, who is… Continue reading DPM Zahid to attend Singapore National Day Parade 2025

JSJK minta ahli perniagaan tampil bantu siasatan dakwaan penipuan terbaharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli perniagaan Erni Dekritawati Yuliana Buhari atau Rita Sosilawati diminta tampil memberi maklumat kepada Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) berhubung dakwaan taktik penipuan terbaharu susulan kiriman bungkusan berisi ganja ke kediaman keluarganya oleh individu tidak dikenali. Pengarah JSJK Bukit Aman Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa berkata setakat ini pihaknya belum menerima sebarang laporan rasmi… Continue reading JSJK minta ahli perniagaan tampil bantu siasatan dakwaan penipuan terbaharu
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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 Malaysia reiterates firm stance against oppression in Gaza

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 Warga India ganas, isteri dan anak jadi mangsa
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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 Melaka high-tech plant boosts clinical waste management in South zone

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

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 Kerajaan setuju beri dana tambahan terjemah al-Quran kepada 30 bahasa lagi
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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 Suspek pecah amanah cip kasino RM3 juta dipercayai lari ke luar negara
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‘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 ‘Never seen before’ rains lash southern Japan

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

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 WTCKL wins Industry Outstanding Award for business events excellence

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 MACC strengthens ties with Sarawak Ombudsman for governance

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 Malaysia boosts Quran translation funding for 30 more languages

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