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Anwar urges parties to seize Gaza peace opportunity amid ceasefire talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all relevant parties to seize the opportunity for comprehensive and enduring peace in Gaza. Anwar noted that recent developments offer hope after months of unbearable suffering and devastation in the enclave. He welcomed reports of progress in ceasefire negotiations for Gaza. Anwar emphasised that every… Continue reading

ASEAN+3 collaboration key to empowering women through digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN and its Plus Three partners must strengthen collaboration in empowering women through digitalisation by focusing on capacity-building, innovation, and cross-border platforms. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang proposed three key areas of cooperation for the region’s way forward in supporting women’s empowerment through technology. She emphasised that capacity-building… Continue reading

MOSTI seeks stronger R&D support in Malaysia’s Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) is advocating for enhanced research and development funding in Malaysia’s Budget 2026. Minister Chang Lih Kang identified three priority areas requiring budgetary attention to sustain national progress. These priorities include strengthening the R&D sector, developing the startup ecosystem, and cultivating a science culture nationwide. Chang emphasised… Continue reading

SOORIAN programme to inspire Indian entrepreneurs in franchise sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Women’s Wing has welcomed the SOORIAN programme as a transformative platform for the Indian community. MAICCI Women’s Wing head Hemala AP Sivam described the initiative as enabling greater participation in Malaysia’s franchise sector. She stated that the programme reflects the government’s strong commitment to… Continue reading

King presented with Budget 2026 proposals by PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim was presented with the Budget 2026 proposals by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during an audience at Istana Bukit Tunku. The King granted the audience to the Prime Minister earlier today according to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page. Anwar, who also serves as… Continue reading

Polis cari remaja perempuan hilang di Ketereh Kota Bharu

KOTA BHARU: Polis sedang mengesan seorang remaja perempuan yang dilaporkan hilang sejak semalam di kawasan Ketereh dekat sini. Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Bharu ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud berkata laporan kehilangan itu melibatkan remaja bernama Mimi Nursyafiqah Mohd Shafirun Azam berumur 17 tahun 10 bulan. Beliau berkata remaja berkenaan mempunyai ketinggian kira-kira 160 sentimeter dengan berat… Continue reading

PBB: Lebih 54,600 kanak-kanak derita kekurangan zat makanan akut di Gaza

TEL AVIV: Lebih 54,600 kanak-kanak di Gaza dilaporkan menderita kekurangan zat makanan akut, menurut anggaran kajian Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) yang diterbitkan pada Rabu, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). Dari Januari 2024 hingga pertengahan Ogos 2025, petugas kesihatan Agensi Bantuan dan Kerja Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu untuk Pelarian Palestin di Asia Barat (UNRWA) telah memeriksa hampir 220,000… Continue reading

Malaysia’s voice will continue to resonate for Palestine’s freedom

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not waver in standing up for the truth and will continue to stand firm with the international community that loves peace in opposing the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against the people of Gaza. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia, together with the international community, will also continue… Continue reading

MMEA detains overloaded passenger boat near Pulau Ketam

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained a passenger boat carrying 48 people, far exceeding its permitted capacity of 12 passengers. The detention occurred approximately 0.4 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Ketam following a public complaint received around 1.55 pm. Selangor MMEA director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh stated his department acted… Continue reading

India introduces online arrival card for foreign visitors to ease immigration

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Commission of India in Malaysia has announced a new digital option for foreign visitors to complete their arrival documentation. Foreigners travelling to India can now fill out the Disembarkation Card either online or upon arrival at immigration counters. This initiative aims to reduce congestion and ensure smoother clearance processes for international… Continue reading

Dashcam drama: M’sian driver sparks outrage after using petrol pump as parking spot

A dashcam video has gone viral, capturing a frustrating scene at a local petrol station where a driver appeared to treat the pump area as a parking spot, much to the annoyance of others. The Threads post, captioned,“Common sense is important in daily life,” highlights how inconsiderate behaviour can create unnecessary delays for everyone. In… Continue reading

Authorities caution fishermen as abandoned nets endanger tourist boats in Tasik Banding

GERIK: Inland fishermen around Tasik Banding have been advised not to leave their nets or fishing gear in the water for too long, as such practices can compromise safety and tarnish the image of the area, one of Perak’s key eco-tourism destinations. Perak Fisheries Department director Mohd Ghazali Abdul Manap said the measure was crucial… Continue reading

WNM 2030 strengthens national nuclear technology roadmap

BANGI: The Nuklear Malaysia Vision 2030 (WNM 2030) is being strengthened through the implementation of strategic policies guided by the principles of professionalism, innovation, and social responsibility, said Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuklear Malaysia) director-general Dr Muhammad Rawi Mohamed Zin. He said that as the country’s lead agency for nuclear technology, it is committed to ensuring… Continue reading

Prasarana hopes for continuation of unlimited travel pass, support for LRT3 in Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has expressed hope that the government will continue the unlimited monthly travel pass initiative and provide strong support for the Shah Alam Line (LRT3) project in the upcoming Budget 2026. The company said the unlimited pass has proven to be an effective measure in easing the rakyat’s cost of living… Continue reading

APMM tahan bot penumpang bawa lebih muatan di Pulau Ketam

SHAH ALAM: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia Selangor menahan sebuah bot penumpang yang membawa 48 orang melebihi kapasiti dibenarkan di perairan barat daya Pulau Ketam semalam. Pengarah Maritim Selangor Kapten Maritim Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh berkata penahanan dilakukan selepas menerima aduan awam mengenai bot membawa penumpang berlebihan di jeti penumpang Pulau Ketam. Beliau berkata sebuah bot… Continue reading

MTL: Bomba Johor kenal pasti 339 lokasi berisiko banjir

JOHOR BAHRU: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Johor mengenal pasti 339 lokasi berisiko banjir sebagai langkah persediaan menghadapi Monsun Timur Laut (MTL) 2025/2026. Pengarah JBPM Johor Siti Rohani Nadir berkata daripada jumlah itu, 66 lokasi dikenal pasti di Muar manakala Batu Pahat (47), Johor Bahru (44), Kota Tinggi (31), Segamat (30), Kluang (27), Kulai… Continue reading

Malaysian worker allegedly fired on probation after taking emergency leave

A recent story shared by a Malaysian woman on Threads has sparked widespread discussion about the treatment of probationary employees, especially when faced with unavoidable family emergencies. “He hadn’t even passed the probationary stage yet. His employer said he wasn’t performing because he took too many days off,” she alleged in a Threads post. According… Continue reading

Israeli forces intercept new Gaza-bound aid flotilla

JERUSALEM: Israeli forces on Wednesday intercepted a new Gaza-bound aid flotilla, days after thwarting another maritime convoy that had tried to break Israel’s blockade on the war-battered Palestinian territory. The Global Sumud Flotilla first reported that three of its vessels had been “attacked and illegally intercepted by the Israeli military” in the early morning, 220… Continue reading

Malaysia foreign minister visits Myanmar for ASEAN peace talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has travelled to Myanmar for discussions with the country’s top leadership. He announced his departure on social media, confirming meetings with President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Prime Minister U Nyo Saw. Mohamad will also hold talks with his Myanmar counterpart U Than Swe during the… Continue reading

SARA lonjak ekonomi tempatan, bantu pengusaha dan peruncit tingkat jualan

KOTA KINABALU: Program Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) bukan sahaja meringankan beban rakyat untuk membeli barang keperluan asas, malah turut memberi impak berganda kepada pemain industri tempatan termasuk pasar raya, peruncit, serta perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS). Eksekutif Pasar Raya Everwin Papar, Changes Wong berkata pelaksanaan SARA membuka peluang kepada pasar raya meningkatkan hasil jualan,… Continue reading

Prasarana harap pas perjalanan tanpa had diteruskan dalam Belanjawan 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd berharap kerajaan akan meneruskan inisiatif pas perjalanan bulanan tanpa had dan memberi sokongan kepada projek Laluan Shah Alam (LRT3) dalam Belanjawan 2026 akan datang. Syarikat itu berkata pas tanpa had itu telah terbukti sebagai langkah berkesan dalam mengurangkan kos sara hidup rakyat dengan menawarkan pilihan mobiliti mampu milik untuk semua.… Continue reading

British PM Starmer hails India opportunities after trade deal

MUMBAI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer touted “unparalleled” opportunities opening up in India as he made his inaugural visit to the country on Wednesday, seeking to promote a trade deal signed this summer. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Starmer and what he called “the largest ever trade delegation from the UK”, saying in a… Continue reading

From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science’s ‘equalizing force’

NEW YORK: Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi was born to Palestinian refugees in Jordan, a quiet, studious child in a “large, rowdy family” that shared a single room with cattle they raised. Which made Wednesday’s news that the chemist at the University of California, Berkeley was among 2025’s class of Nobel winners all the more… Continue reading

Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for work on ‘Hermione’s handbag’ materials

STOCKHOLM: Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel chemistry prize for developing a new form of molecular architecture, yielding materials that can help tackle challenges such as climate change and lack of fresh water. The three laureates worked to create molecular constructions, known as metal-organic frameworks or MOFs, with large… Continue reading

Former UFC star Suman Mokhtarian shot dead in Sydney attack

FORMER UFC star Suman Mokhtarian was shot dead in a brazen broad daylight shooting while on a walk. The 33-year-old was killed in a targeted attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney’s northwest on Wednesday evening. A short time after the shooting, two cars were found on fire in different locations. New South Wales Police… Continue reading

Boca Juniors manager Miguel Angel Russo dies aged 69

THE coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69. The Argentine Football Association announced the news on Wednesday. Russo’s health had deteriorated in recent weeks. He last attended a Boca Juniors game on September 21, when his team drew 2-2 with Central Cordoba at their home… Continue reading

Pro-Palestinian protest threat raises tension for Italy’s Israel qualifier

ITALY’S crucial World Cup qualifier against Israel next Tuesday is generating significant tension due to threats of pro-Palestinian protests. The national team is already under pressure as they struggle to secure automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup finals. Italy witnessed some of Europe’s largest pro-Palestinian demonstrations last weekend in response to Israel’s ongoing military… Continue reading

Harry Kane out for England friendly but expected for Latvia qualifier

ENGLAND will be without captain Harry Kane for Thursday’s friendly against Wales at Wembley. Manager Thomas Tuchel aims to maintain the momentum from England’s impressive 5-0 victory in Serbia. Kane’s absence is significant given his remarkable form of 18 goals in 10 club and country appearances this season. Tuchel confirmed the Bayern Munich striker is… Continue reading

Zidane’s son Luca proud to represent Algeria in World Cup qualifiers

LUCA Zidane has expressed his pride in representing Algeria ahead of the country’s World Cup qualifier against Somalia. The 27-year-old goalkeeper, son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, made his comments during a press conference in Oran. Zidane previously played for France’s youth teams but has chosen to represent Algeria, his grandparents’ birthplace. He stated… Continue reading

Manchester United win on women’s Champions League debut, Chelsea held

MANCHESTER United’s women marked their debut in the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Valerenga on a historic night for the club. Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw away to FC Twente in their opening group match on Wednesday. United have long played catch up with Europe’s other top clubs after only forming… Continue reading

AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale granted Italian citizenship for special merits

THE Italian government has granted citizenship to AC Milan’s American owner Gerry Cardinale for his special merits. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s conservative administration approved the citizenship proposal during Wednesday’s Council of Ministers meeting. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi formally submitted the proposal recognising Cardinale’s contributions. The citizenship grant now requires submission to Italian President Sergio Mattarella… Continue reading

Barcelona to play historic La Liga match in Miami against Villarreal

BARCELONA will play Villarreal in Miami in a La Liga match on December 20, making it the first European league fixture to be held overseas. The Spanish top flight confirmed the historic match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, United States. European football governing body UEFA stated it opposes overseas games… Continue reading

Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup

MOHAMED Salah scored two goals to lead Egypt to a 3-0 victory over Djibouti and secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Liverpool forward opened his account just six minutes after Ibrahim Adel had given Egypt an early lead in the match held in Morocco. Salah added his second goal late in the… Continue reading

Jim Ratcliffe gives Ruben Amorim three years at Manchester United

MANCHESTER United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has insisted he will not make a knee-jerk decision about under-fire manager Ruben Amorim’s future. Amorim has endured constant speculation that he faces the sack throughout this season as United lurched from one crisis to another. The former Sporting Lisbon boss admitted earlier this term that he had considered quitting… Continue reading

Barcelona rejects Israeli basketball team training request over security

BARCELONA has rejected a request from Israeli basketball team Hapoel Jerusalem to train at their facilities next week. A club source confirmed the decision was made for logistical and public order reasons. The Catalan club will not allow Hapoel Jerusalem to use their Palau Blaugrana court before a EuroCup match against Baxi Manresa on October… Continue reading

Semangat juang Jojo wajib dicontohi anak muda – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyifatkan atlet muda Muay Thai negara Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar sebagai lambang keazaman dan mempunyai semangat juang tinggi yang wajar dicontohi anak muda Malaysia. Anwar menerusi satu hantaran di Facebook berkata kejayaan atlet yang lebih dikenali sebagai Jojo itu, mengharumkan nama negara, malah mencerminkan nilai sebenar seorang… Continue reading

FFC x TTMG: Turkiye bantu Malaysia bawa pulang rakyat ditahan Israel – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Turkiye akan terus membantu proses membawa pulang sembilan aktivis Malaysia dalam misi Freedom Flotilla Coalition dan Thousand Madleens To Gaza (FFC x TTMG) yang ditahan tentera Israel. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memaklumkan perkara itu ketika menyampaikan ucapan pada Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza: Gelombang Malaysia, Palestin Merdeka di Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil,… Continue reading

Kerajaan pertimbang gelombang kedua misi kemanusiaan ke Gaza melalui sempadan Rafah

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan sedia mempertimbangkan permintaan untuk melaksanakan gelombang kedua misi bantuan kemanusiaan ke Gaza melalui sempadan Rafah di Mesir. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata kerajaan secara dasarnya menyatakan jaminan akan memberikan sokongan terhadap sebarang gerakan kemanusiaan untuk membantu rakyat di Gaza. “Sekarang ini kita sudah cuba (memecah kepungan Israel di Gaza) melalui… Continue reading

SPRM beku 41 akaun bank berjumlah RM70 juta, sita aset RM13 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) membekukan 41 akaun bank melibatkan 16 akaun syarikat dan 25 akaun perbankan milik individu yang dianggarkan sebanyak RM70 juta susulan serbuan terhadap syarikat dipercayai terlibat dalam penyeludupan tayar dan pemalsuan dokumen import dan eksport pada 29 Sept lepas. Menurut sumber, serbuan yang dijalankan Bahagian Operasi Khas (BOK) SPRM… Continue reading

Polis pertingkat pemantauan institusi agama tidak berdaftar di Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Polis mempertingkatkan pemantauan terhadap institusi agama yang tidak berdaftar di negeri ini bagi mengelakkan penyalahgunaan premis berkenaan untuk kegiatan ajaran sesat atau jenayah. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata tindakan itu selaras dengan komitmen polis untuk memastikan semua institusi agama, termasuk pondok dan pusat tahfiz, beroperasi mengikut peraturan ditetapkan oleh pihak… Continue reading

Kerajaan persekutuan lulus RM24.15 bilion pinjaman kepada kerajaan negeri setakat Ogos

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan Persekutuan meluluskan pinjaman sebanyak RM24.15 bilion kepada kerajaan negeri sehingga 31 Ogos 2025, menurut Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Menerusi jawapan bertulis yang dimuat naik di portal Dewan Rakyat, kementerian itu berkata secara keseluruhannya, pinjaman ini dibahagikan kepada empat kategori iaitu Perumahan Awam Kos Rendah (PAKR), bekalan air, Perbadanan Kemajuan Ekonomi Negeri (PKEN) dan… Continue reading

Angka korban di Gaza hampiri 67,200 ketika Israel teruskan serangan genosid terhadap warga Palestin

ISTANBUL: Sekurang-kurangnya 67,183 penduduk Palestin maut dalam serangan genosid yang dilancarkan Israel di Semenanjung Gaza sejak Oktober 2023, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA) memetik Kementerian Kesihatan Palestin pada Rabu. Dalam kenyataannya, kementerian itu memaklumkan sebanyak 10 mayat dibawa ke hospital dalam tempoh 24 jam lepas, manakala 61 orang cedera, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan mangsa yang cedera akibat… Continue reading

15.7 juta rakyat Malaysia manfaat bantuan Penghargaan SARA

KUALA LUMPUR: Seramai 15.7 juta rakyat Malaysia berumur 18 tahun ke atas telah membelanjakan bantuan sekali beri Penghargaan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah sejak ia mula disalurkan pada 31 Ogos 2025. Kementerian Kewangan menyatakan jumlah ini mewakili 71 peratus daripada keseluruhan 22 juta penerima bantuan Penghargaan SARA dalam jawapan bertulis Parlimen. Jumlah transaksi setakat ini telah mencecah… Continue reading

When ‘help’ comes with a price tag

THE word “help” used to mean something simple – a gesture extended from one human to another. It implied kindness, sincerity and goodwill. But today, the meaning has become hazy. Help has been rebranded, repackaged and in some cases monetised beyond recognition. Recently, a message made its rounds: a seemingly heartfelt invitation to a “special… Continue reading

Urgent appeal for school OSH compliance

THE tragic death of a nine-year-old student who fell into an uncovered sewage pit at a school in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, has rightly raised serious questions about school safety standards in Malaysia. We commend the Education Ministry for launching an investigation and promising strict action against anyone failing to follow safety SOPs (standard operating procedures).… Continue reading

Leaping into the future of interaction

MULTIMEDIA is no longer just about attractive visuals and catchy sounds in the rapidly changing digital world; it is also about intelligence, immersion and interaction. We are seeing a change in multimedia features as technology develops further, moving beyond the conventional static images and passive videos into a dynamic ecosystem where augmented reality (AR), artificial… Continue reading

107 mangsa banjir masih di PPS Kedah ketika keadaan pulih

ALOR SETAR: Jumlah mangsa banjir yang ditempatkan di pusat pemindahan sementara di Kedah terus berkurangan susulan keadaan yang semakin pulih. Seramai 107 orang daripada 32 keluarga masih berlindung di pusat pemindahan setakat pagi ini. Timbalan Pengarah Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia Kedah Mejar Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain berkata semua mangsa ditempatkan di PPS Sekolah Kebangsaan Langgar… Continue reading

Naturalised players and workers’ protection in Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: Issues concerning naturalised football players and social security protection for workers are scheduled for discussion in the Dewan Rakyat today. Zakri Hassan from Perikatan Nasional will ask the Home Minister for statistics on players naturalised from 2018 to the present. He will also seek clarification on the eligibility criteria used by the government… Continue reading

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved local market sentiment ahead of Budget 2026, which is expected to be a key catalyst for the currency. At 8 am, the local note stood at 4.2120/2220 against the greenback, slightly firmer than Wednesday’s close of 4.2140/2195. Bank Muamalat Malaysia… Continue reading

Breast cancer screening scandal outrages Spain

SEVILLE: Spain on Wednesday searched for answers to public outrage at a healthcare scandal after authorities in the Andalusia region failed to inform thousands of women of their breast cancer screening results. The southern region’s conservative-run government said around 2,000 women had in recent years not been informed of the results of mammograms carried out… Continue reading