KUALA LUMPUR: Lembah Pantai MP Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is coordinating efforts to provide temporary housing for victims of the recent fire at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall-owned People’s Housing Project. The Communications Minister confirmed discussions with Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif last…
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KUCHING: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international firms to accelerate Sarawak’s clean energy transition. The agreements were formalised during the launch of the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), witnessed by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. BPHB board member Datuk Seri Fong Joo Chung represented…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) has rolled out new guidelines to facilitate seamless transitions between Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and non-TVET academic programmes. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted the initiative’s goal to remove structural barriers for TVET graduates seeking advanced degrees. He said, “I would…
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BRUSSELS: European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the EU will work on a 19th package of sanctions against Russia and warned against concessions to Moscow. “As far as Russia has not agreed to full and unconditional ceasefire, we should not even discuss any concessions,“ Kallas said in a statement. “The…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. The journalists, Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal, were killed in an Israeli military strike. Ahmad Zahid stated they died while performing their duty to reveal…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The second edition of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF 2.0) will be implemented on August 1, 2026. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir stated that MQF 2.0 integrates academic and vocational qualifications under one system. He highlighted that the framework prioritises learning outcomes, a transparent credit system, and sustainability values.…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said gold would not be subject to tariffs, but gave no other details. “Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement posted on his social media account and attributed to the president. – Reuters
WASHINGTON: The United States is designating the Pakistani separatist Baloch Liberation Army as a foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Department of State said on Monday. The BLA is the strongest of a number of insurgent groups long operating in the area bordering Afghanistan and Iran, a mineral-rich region that is home to Beijing’s investment in…
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PETALING JAYA: From kampung orchards to the world stage, Malaysia’s durian is gearing up for its biggest performance yet and the Durian Manufacturers Association (DMA) wants to make sure the king of fruits wears the crown everywhere. The association has renewed its pledge to put Malaysian durians on the global map, showcasing their diversity while…
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KOTA KINABALU: Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman mengarahkan pihak berkuasa yang berkaitan untuk menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh dan telus, berhubung kematian pelajar Zara Qairina Mahathir. Istana Seri Kinabalu dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan, siasatan itu mestilah dilaksanakan dengan penuh ketelitian, tanpa rasa takut atau pilih kasih, berlandaskan kepada kebenaran dan keadilan. “Bedah siasat telah…
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SEREMBAN: Pengunaan pembayaran kod respon pantas (QR Pay) secara meluas di semua premis perniagaan seluruh negeri ini menjadi antara faktor utama keperluan capaian Internet perlu berada pada tahap terbaik menjelang Tahun Melawat Negeri Sembilan (TMNS) 2026. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bertindak Warisan, Teknologi, Inovasi dan Digital negeri Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli berkata pihaknya mendapati kebanyakan pelancong luar…
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PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) akan menawarkan Nombor Pendaftaran Istimewa (NPI) siri “SIS” untuk bidaan awam bermula 15 hingga 19 Ogos ini, sempena sambutan Jubli Perak 25 tahun pemerintahan Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj pada 2026. JPJ dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan siri “SIS” merupakan singkatan kepada Sultan Idris Shah menandakan penghormatan kepada…
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KOTA KINABALU: Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Tun Musa Aman has directed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Istana Seri Kinabalu stressed that the investigation must be conducted with impartiality, free from fear or favour, and be grounded in truth and justice.…
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SEPANG: Ketua Penasihat Kerajaan Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus tiba di Malaysia hari ini untuk memulakan lawatan rasmi selama tiga hari atas jemputan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Pesawat komersial yang membawa Yunus dan delegasinya mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Terminal 1 pada 7.47 malam dan ketibaan mereka disambut Menteri Dalam Negeri…
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GUA MUSANG: Seorang ibu pengsan empat kali selepas menerima berita dua anak dan dua cucunya maut dalam kemalangan ngeri membabitkan sebuah kereta dan lori treler di Jalan Utama, Felda Chiku 1, di sini hari ini. Shahima Hamid, 54, jatuh pengsan tiga kali di rumah dan sekali lagi di hospital selepas selesai proses pengecaman mayat anaknya,…
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PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini menangguhkan keputusan rayuan guru tadika M. Indira Gandhi dalam saman beliau terhadap Ketua Polis Negara (KPN) dan tiga yang lain kerana gagal mengesan bekas suaminya yang melarikan anak perempuan bongsunya selepas memeluk Islam. Panel tiga hakim diketuai Hakim Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan menetapkan 25 Ogos ini untuk pengurusan kes, memandangkan…
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BOGOTÁ: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally. The 39-year-old conservative senator was attacked on June 7 in Bogotá, suffering gunshot wounds to the head and leg. His family confirmed his death on Monday, reigniting fears of political violence in Colombia. Uribe was the grandson of…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan dicadang memberikan insentif pelepasan cukai kepada pengguna pengangkutan awam bagi menggalakkan orang ramai termasuk golongan M40 dan T20 menggunakan kemudahan itu. Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) berkata langkah itu dapat menyokong usaha kerajaan dalam mencapai sasaran 40 peratus pengguna pengangkutan awam menjelang 2030. “Ketika ini, penggunaan pengangkutan awam kita masih rendah, sekitar 20 peratus…
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SEPANG: Polis telah merakam keterangan lima lagi individu menjadikan keseluruhan 95 individu, berhubung kes program motivasi rumah tangga eHATI, setakat ini. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar berkata mereka terdiri daripada pekerja program motivasi tersebut, petugas pusat konvensyen tempat acara itu diadakan dan peserta program. “Mereka hanya dipanggil untuk dirakam keterangan,“ katanya pada sidang media…
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SHAH ALAM: The special ‘SIS’ vehicle registration series, honouring Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, will be auctioned from Aug 15 to Aug 19. The Selangor Royal Office announced the auction via Facebook, linking it to the Sultan’s 80th birthday in December and his Silver Jubilee in 2026. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will manage…
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TUMPAT: Polis Kelantan telah merakam keterangan seorang doktor berusia lingkungan 60-an berhubung kes penahanan isteri dan dua anak lelakinya. Suspek disyaki terbabit dengan pengedaran dadah dan pemilikan senjata api di sebuah banglo di Ketereh baru-baru ini. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata pihak polis berpuas hati dengan siasatan yang dijalankan setakat ini. “Semasa…
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SEPANG: The Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, Dr Muhammad Yunus, arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day official visit. He was invited by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss key bilateral matters. The commercial flight carrying Yunus and his delegation landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 7.47…
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KUALA TERENGGANU: Bekas bendahari Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan Semenanjung Malaysia (Anulae) cawangan Terengganu didenda RM10,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah terhadap dua pertuduhan menggunakan dokumen palsu, lima tahun lepas. Jafri Wahab, 59, membuat pengakuan tersebut selepas kedua-dua pertuduhan pilihan tersebut dibacakan ke atasnya di hadapan Hakim Mohd Azhar Othman.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been urged to introduce tax relief for public transport users to encourage wider adoption among Malaysians, including middle and high-income groups. Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) said this move would help achieve the national target of 40% public transport usage by 2030, up from the current 20%. “Tax relief will motivate more…
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PUTRAJAYA: Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu emphasised the importance of innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) in strengthening food systems. He shared these insights during a roundtable session at the 10th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM) in Incheon, South Korea. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security…
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BUKIT AMAN: A special nine-member task force from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department has been deployed to Sabah to take over the investigation into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s case. The Royal Malaysia Police stated that the move reflects their commitment to a transparent, professional, and thorough investigation. “PDRM views every loss of life seriously,” said…
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RAUB: The Pahang government is advancing its vision to become a national food hub through AGK Dairy Fresh Sdn Bhd, which now manages over 300 wagyu cattle. Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail confirmed the state holds the highest number of wagyu cattle in Malaysia. “There are currently 300 heads of Wagyu…
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is committed to building an innovation-driven digital future that is inclusive and sustainable, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He emphasised that Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a strategic platform to strengthen ties between Malaysia and Japan in shaping a collective digital economy. Gobind made these remarks during the launch of Digital Ministry…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that land and settlement concerns affecting the Orang Asli community were central topics at the Special Meeting of the Orang Asli Consultative Council (MaPOA). Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as Minister of Rural and Regional Development, emphasised that the meeting was pivotal in…
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GUA MUSANG: A mother suffered unimaginable grief after losing four family members in a fatal road accident this morning. Shahima Hamid, 54, collapsed three times at home and once more at the hospital upon identifying the bodies of her loved ones. Her son Muhammad Faiz Nor Amran, 32, and daughter Nor Aina Imra, 21, perished…
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KUCHING: Sarawak will establish a State Energy Council by 2026 to streamline energy policies across public and private sectors, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced. The council will coordinate strategies among energy players to support the state’s development goals after consultations with stakeholders. “This is part of our broader effort under the Sarawak…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Sepasukan petugas Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ) Bukit Aman, yang terdiri daripada sembilan pegawai dan anggota telah dihantar ke Sabah untuk mengambil alih siasatan kes kematian pelajar Zara Qairina Mahathir. Pejabat Urus Setia Ketua Polis Negara (Komunikasi Korporat) dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan bahawa penghantaran pasukan itu adalah sebahagian daripada komitmen Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM)…
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KOTA BHARU: A team from the General Operations Force (GOF) 8th Battalion seized 70 sacks of ball firecrackers worth approximately RM89,000 during Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. The operation took place at an illegal crossing near Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas. Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid, GOF Southeast Brigade commander, confirmed the seizure occurred at…
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TUMPAT: Police have recorded a statement from a doctor in his 60s regarding the arrest of his wife and two sons for suspected drug trafficking and firearm possession. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed the investigation is progressing satisfactorily. “At the time of the raid, the doctor was not at home and claimed…
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ARAU: Malaysia’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined significantly to 1.7 children per woman in 2023, down from 4.0 in 1980. The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) warned that this signals a shift towards an ageing population. LPPKN director-general Datuk Abdul Shukur Abdullah linked the drop to changing lifestyles, higher living costs, and…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Semua rakyat Malaysia berdaftar dengan Perwakilan Diplomatik Malaysia di Turkiye termasuk mereka yang berada di bandar berdekatan seperti Izmir dan Manisa, disahkan selamat selepas gempa bumi berukuran 6.1 pada skala Richter melanda Alakir-Sindirgi, wilayah Balikesir pada 7.53 malam waktu tempatan Ahad. Kementerian Luar dalam satu kenyataan pada Isnin memaklumkan Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di…
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PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on an appeal by M. Indira Gandhi regarding her lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and three others. The case concerns the failure to locate her ex-husband, who took their daughter away years ago. Justice Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan stated the court needed time to…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must prioritise international climate finance in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to enhance forest protection and conservation efforts, said an MP in Parliament today. Tan Hong Pin (PH-Bakri) stressed that carbon trading remains a crucial tool for funding conservation but lacks clarity in national implementation. He urged the government to clarify the…
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PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a special preview of the Bollywood film *Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story*. The event included a meeting with the film’s director and producer, Akbar Khan, a long-time friend of Anwar. Anwar spent around 30 minutes watching the preview of the epic historical romance. The film narrates…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Malaysia will send the country’s second-largest contingent to the Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games 2025 in Jakarta, from Aug 20 to 26, with the mission of winning 16 gold medals and retaining the title clinched at the inaugural edition in Kuala Lumpur in 2022. Malaysian Deaf Sports Association (MSDeaf) president Ong…
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KUALA TERENGGANU: The former treasurer of the Terengganu branch of the Peninsular Malaysia Amalgamated National Union Local Authorities Employees Union (Anulae) was fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court today. Jafri Wahab, 59, pleaded guilty to two charges of using forged documents dating back five years. The charges were read before Judge Mohd Azhar Othman, leading…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to focus on healthcare and social support systems to ensure a healthy and dignified ageing process for its population, according to market research firm Ipsos Sdn Bhd. A recent Ipsos survey titled Attitudes Towards Ageing 2025 revealed that Malaysians expect to live an average of 15 years in their senior years.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: A man died after suffering breathing difficulties while participating in a 50-kilometre cycling event along the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) yesterday. Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the man, 27, fell on the road at Kilometre 13 and lost consciousness due to breathing difficulties. “First aid was provided at…
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TUMPAT: Polis Kelantan telah merakam keterangan seorang doktor berusia lingkungan 60-an berhubung kes penahanan isteri dan dua anak lelakinya, yang disyaki terbabit dengan pengedaran dadah dan pemilikan senjata api di sebuah banglo di Ketereh baru-baru ini. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata pihak polis berpuas hati dengan siasatan yang dijalankan setakat ini. “Semasa…
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SEPANG: A lorry driver and his attendant were arrested with suspected contraband cigarettes worth RM13.45 million at the MEX Toll Plaza on the KL-Putrajaya Expressway. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the arrest of the two local men, aged 35 and 38, on August 3. The suspects were intercepted while driving a bonded Hino…
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PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menghadiri sesi pratonton khas filem Bollywood bertajuk, Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story bagi menyantuni sahabat lamanya, pengarah dan penerbit filem, Akbar Khan. Anwar meluangkan kira-kira 30 minit menonton filem epik yang mengisahkan cinta abadi Maharaja Mughal Shah Jahan dan isterinya Mumtaz Mahal, yang menjadi inspirasi…
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Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar. – BERNAMA SEPANG: Police have now recorded statements from 95 individuals as part of the ongoing investigation into the eHati motivational programme. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that five more individuals were questioned recently. The latest group includes employees of the programme, convention centre staff, and participants.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang lelaki maut dipercayai akibat sesak nafas ketika menyertai acara berbasikal sejauh 50 kilometer di Lebuhraya Lembah Klang Timur (EKVE) semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Kajang Naazron Abdul Yusof berkata akibat mengalami sesak nafas, lelaki warga tempatan berusia 27 tahun itu terjatuh ke atas jalan di Kilometer 13 dan tidak sedarkan diri. “Rawatan awal…
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KUALA LUMPUR: All registered Malaysians in Turkiye are confirmed safe after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir Province. The tremor occurred at 7.53 pm local time on Sunday near Alakir-Sindirgi. The Foreign Ministry confirmed no Malaysians were harmed in the incident. Malaysian missions in Ankara and Istanbul are monitoring the situation closely. Over 70 aftershocks,…
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SEMENYIH: The Ministry of Higher Education has pledged full transparency in the investigation into the death of UTM cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir stated no one will be shielded if foul play is uncovered. He confirmed the special committee probing the 22-year-old’s death will finalise its report…
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