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Jawatankuasa bersama kementerian tangani lonjakan kos penjagaan kesihatan – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengumumkan penubuhan jawatankuasa bersama kementerian untuk menangani peningkatan kos penjagaan kesihatan yang kini menjadi salah satu cabaran utama yang menjejaskan kehidupan rakyat. Beliau berkata jawatankuasa yang terdiri daripada Kementerian Kewangan, Kementerian Kesihatan dan Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) itu akan bekerjasama untuk memastikan penjagaan kesihatan yang… Continue reading

Nancy outlines four core principles for civil service excellence at KPWKM

BANGI: Leadership and governance, performance and talent development, technology and digitalisation, as well as staff well-being and engagement, are the four key principles that must be embraced by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) personnel. Speaking at the ministry’s 2025 Excellent Service Awards (APC) ceremony today, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised… Continue reading

Bekas pegawai IT mengaku bersalah buat hantaran jelik di media sosial

IPOH: Seorang bekas pegawai teknologi maklumat (IT) di sebuah syarikat media tempatan mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan membuat satu hantaran jelik di laman sosial dengan niat menyakitkan hati orang lain, Februari lepas. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, membuat pengakuan bersalah itu sejurus pertuduhan dibaca di hadapan Hakim Meor… Continue reading

Malaysian arrested for attempted drug smuggling at Woodlands checkpoint

SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Saturday (June 14) for attempting to smuggle drugs estimated to be worth more than S$173,000 (S$1=RM3.30), including about 1.4 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin, into Singapore, authorities said on Tuesday. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a joint statement that ICA… Continue reading

BNM, govt to work on implementing ‘RESET’ initiative to address high medical inflation

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia. BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the initiative is a joint commitment undertaken with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) aimed at revamping medical and… Continue reading

US forces still in ‘defensive posture’ in Mideast: White House

WASHINGTON: The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a “defensive” posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran. Trump’s brief warning on social media, without further details, raised speculation that the United States may be… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin opens Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square

BAGAN DATUK: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today officially opened the Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square here. Sultan Nazrin and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, were greeted on arrival by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Bagan Datuk MP, and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri… Continue reading

Optometry Bill to be tabled in October – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: The Optometry Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this October, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the proposed legislation would serve as a dedicated legal framework to regulate all aspects of the optometry profession in Malaysia. “It will be a stand-alone Act governing the practice, training, registration and… Continue reading

Israel, Iran trade missile fire as Trump warns Tehran to ‘evacuate’

TEHRAN: Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate” and left a G7 summit early. Despite growing calls for the longtime foes to end hostilities, neither Israel nor Iran showed any signs of cutting short the missile blitz kicked off… Continue reading

OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military

SAN FRANCISCO: The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San Francisco-based OpenAI will “develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains,“ according to the department’s posting of awarded contracts.… Continue reading

Malaysia perlu sesuaikan dasar untuk jadi ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia perlu menyesuaikan dasarnya, mempunyai institusi kukuh dan mengekalkan hala tuju jelas untuk mencapai matlamat menjadi ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata Kerangka Ekonomi MADANI mencerminkan visi negara untuk menjadi ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi dan menggambarkan komitmen dua hala. “Pertama, dasar perindustrian perlu dimodenkan,… Continue reading

RON95 subsidy cut to come first, carbon tax expected in 2026 – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said Malaysia must first address the issue of fuel subsidies, particularly those involving the energy sector, before implementing the carbon tax. The government had… Continue reading

Bekas pengarah kewangan PBT direman tujuh hari bantu siasatan salah guna kuasa

MELAKA: Seorang bekas pengarah jabatan kewangan pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) di Melaka direman tujuh hari bagi membantu siasatan berhubung dakwaan menyalahgunakan kuasa dengan melaburkan dana PBT berjumlah kira-kira RM50 juta dalam pasaran saham. Majistret N. Sivashangari mengeluarkan perintah reman terhadap lelaki berusia 57 tahun itu, berkuat kuasa hari ini hingga Isnin (23 Jun) depan. Terdahulu,… Continue reading

BN Supreme Council extends condolences on Palanivel’s passing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Barisan Nasional (BN) Supreme Council today extended its condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died this morning aged 76. BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir described Palanivel’s death as a significant loss to the nation, especially to MIC and the BN coalition. “He… Continue reading

M’sian woman finds cicak goreng in pisang goreng tiramisu from Penang stall

WHAT was meant to be a sweet treat turned into a horrifying experience for a Malaysian woman after she discovered a deep-fried lizard hidden inside her pisang goreng tiramisu from a popular stall in Bayan Baru, Penang. The woman took to TikTok to share her shocking find, warning others to be extra cautious when buying… Continue reading

Kerajaan pantau konflik di Iran sebelum putuskan untuk bawa pulang rakyat Malaysia – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memantau rapi situasi konflik di Iran susulan serangan Israel ke atas negara berkenaan sebelum membuat sebarang keputusan untuk membawa pulang rakyat Malaysia di sana. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata setakat ini, belum ada sebarang keputusan untuk membawa pulang rakyat Malaysia di kawasan terjejas konflik di Iran. “Belum,” katanya ringkas kepada… Continue reading

Wage reform can ease inflation, cost of living pressure – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR: Controlling inflation alone is insufficient to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), highlighting the urgent need for structural reforms to address stagnant wage growth and ensure that incomes keep pace with rising prices. Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said that although headline inflation has eased significantly due to timely monetary policy… Continue reading

Ex-IT officer pleads guilty to posting offensive comment on Facebook

IPOH: A former information technology (IT) officer at a local media company pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of making an offensive comment on social media with the intent to hurt others’ feelings, in February this year. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, entered the plea after the charge was… Continue reading

Joint ministerial committee to tackle soaring healthcare costs – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of a joint ministerial committee to address the rising cost of healthcare, which is one of the most immediate challenges affecting the lives of ordinary Malaysians. In his keynote address at the Sasana Symposium 2025 here today, he said that the committee comprising the… Continue reading

G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

KANANASKIS: G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar, departed the gathering in the Canadian Rockies a day early as ally Israel pounded Iran. After a… Continue reading

American killed, 16 injured in Russian air attack on Kyiv

KYIV: Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Tuesday killed at least one person — a US citizen — with 16 more injured, the city’s mayor said. “During the attack on Kyiv… a 62-year-old US citizen died in a house opposite to the place where medics were providing assistance to the injured,“ Vitali Klitschko said… Continue reading

Pelanggan dapat nasi kukus tanpa ayam dengan harga RM16 walaupun meminta restoran “membaca pesanan dengan betul”

APA yang berlaku apabila anda dengan sopan mengingatkan sebuah restoran untuk menyemak semula pesanan anda? Menurut seorang wanita Malaysia, anda akan disajikan dengan hidangan nasi dan timun yang paling mahal dalam hidup anda – dengan netizen melahirkan perasaan tidak puas dengan perkara ini. Hantaran Facebook seorang wanita dari Pahang telah menjadi viral selepas dia berkongsi… Continue reading

Colombia presidential hopeful ‘critical’ after shooting

BOGOTA: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head while campaigning in Bogota earlier this month, was in an “extremely critical” condition, doctors warned Monday. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was shot twice in the head and once in the leg by a 15-year-old suspected hitman while giving a speech on June… Continue reading

Court grants bail to woman charged with murdering UiTM students

KUALA TERENGGANU: The High Court today granted RM40,000 bail with two sureties to a woman charged with murdering three Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun students in a road crash on Oct 9 last year. In delivering his decision, Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani found the defence’s argument that the collision was an unintentional road accident… Continue reading

Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran

WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News on Monday that President Donald Trump was still aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran even as hostilities have escalated between U.S. ally Israel and Tehran, while a White House aide said separately that Washington was not attacking Iran. “Of course,“ Hegseth said on Fox News’… Continue reading

Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, but has yet to make any decision regarding the evacuation of Malaysians currently in the region. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, so far, no decision has been made to bring home Malaysians from the… Continue reading

Former local authority finance director remanded over alleged abuse of power

MELAKA: A former local authority finance director in Melaka has been remanded for seven days over alleged abuse of power involving RM50 million in public funds for share investments. The remand order against the 57-year-old man was issued by Magistrate N. Sivashangari and is effective from today until June 23. Earlier, the suspect, dressed in… Continue reading

G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war

KANANASKIS: World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday pushed US President Donald Trump to back away from his punishing trade war, arguing that it poses a risk to global economic stability. At a summit where host Canada worked to avoid stoking Trump’s anger, and with attention on events in the… Continue reading

Shell bolsters sustainability integration amid shifting global energy landscape

KUALA LUMPUR: Shell is reinforcing its sustainability efforts across its business operations as part of a broader strategy to remain competitive and resilient in a fast-changing global energy landscape. Vice-president for sustainability Karen Westley said the company is aligning environmental and social sustainability with its core values and risk framework, which is among the efforts… Continue reading

Trump mulls extending travel ban to 36 more nations: source

WASHINGTON: The United States is considering extending its travel ban to 36 more countries, a person who has seen the memo said Monday, marking a dramatic potential expansion of entry restrictions to nearly 1.5 billion people. The State Department early this month announced it was barring entry to citizens of 12 nations including Afghanistan, Haiti… Continue reading

Nicaragua ex-president Chamorro laid to rest in Costa Rica

SAN JOSÉ: Former Nicaraguan president Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to the Central American country after years of war, was laid to rest Monday in Costa Rica two days after her death at age 95. The first woman president of the Americas, who defeated ex-guerrilla leader and current president Daniel Ortega in 1990 elections, died… Continue reading

Naim Daniel mengaku tidak bersalah tuduhan amang seksual terhadap remaja

PUTRAJAYA, 17 Jun (Bernama) — Penyanyi Naim Daniel hari ini mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan melakukan amang seksual terhadap seorang remaja perempuan berusia 17 tahun di sebuah hotel pada Mei lepas. Naim Daniel, atau nama sebenarnya Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, membuat pengakuan itu selepas pertuduhan dibacakan terhadapnya di hadapan… Continue reading

Kanak-kanak perempuan tiga tahun ditemukan lemas dalam tali air

JERTIH: Seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia tiga tahun ditemukan lemas selepas dipercayai terjatuh ke dalam tali air di Kampung Kundur, Bukit Kenak dekat sini petang semalam. Mangsa, Intan Inara Mohammad Hariz Husaini dipercayai terjatuh ke dalam tali air ketika bermain seorang diri di belakang rumah neneknya. Ketua Polis Daerah Besut Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu berkata… Continue reading

WCR 2025: Lonjakan membanggakan Malaysia bukti reformasi Kerajaan MADANI berhasil – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menyifatkan lonjakan membanggakan kedudukan Malaysia dalam laporan Penarafan Daya Saing Dunia (WCR) 2025 sebagai petunjuk jelas usaha reformasi Kerajaan MADANI sedang membuahkan hasil. Laporan terkini WCR 2025 menunjukkan Malaysia melonjak 11 anak tangga daripada tempat ke-34 pada 2024 kepada kedudukan ke-23, juga merupakan pencapaian terbaik… Continue reading

Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager

PUTRAJAYA: Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a… Continue reading

Two men shot dead outside Cheras shopping mall

PETALING JAYA: Two men were gunned down outside a shopping mall in Cheras along Jalan Loke Yew in Cheras earlier today. According to New Straits Times, the victims were walking towards their car which was parked in the compound of the shopping complex. The two victims were attacked by a group of suspects outside the… Continue reading

India equity benchmarks set for muted open after Trump’s Tehran warning

INDIA’S benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Tuesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to evacuate Tehran amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions. The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 24,960 as of 8:02 a.m. IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open near Monday’s close of 24,946.5.… Continue reading

Nigerian state signs peace pact with criminal gangs: official

KANO: Authorities in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina state struck a peace deal at the weekend with criminal gangs to try to end years of violence, a government official said Monday. Katsina is one of several states in northwestern and central Nigeria terrorised by criminal gangs that the locals refer to as bandits. The gangs raid villages,… Continue reading

Japanese government bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision

TOKYO: Japan’s government bonds held steady in early trading on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to a key central bank decision on debt purchase plans for the next fiscal year. The 10-year JGB yield was at 1.45%, unchanged from the previous session, after falling 1 basis point (bp) to 1.44% earlier in the session. The… Continue reading

US Senate Republicans change Trump tax-cut bill, setting conflict with House

WASHINGTON: U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled proposed changes to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that would make some business-related tax breaks permanent while making more limited the deduction for state and local income taxes, angering some colleagues in the House of Representatives. The different versions of the bill in the two… Continue reading

IJN College achieves University College recognition

IJN Holdings has announced the successful upgrade of IJN College to IJN University College (IJNUC) status, after receiving official endorsement from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on May 13. Since its establishment in 2008, IJN College was developed to address Malaysia’s increasing demand for specialised healthcare education. Operating under the IJN Holdings umbrella alongside… Continue reading

Zeekr appoints Carro as authorised dealer in Malaysia

Zeekr, a global leader in premium electric vehicles, has appointed Carro as its latest authorised dealer in Malaysia. The strategic partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Carro’s flagship store in Puchong. This collaboration signals Zeekr’s deepening commitment to Malaysia’s fast-growing EV market. The two companies plan to open four new Zeekr… Continue reading

Anwar urges librarians to nurture a vibrant reading culture

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged librarians across the region to go beyond their traditional roles and take on the challenge of nurturing a vibrant reading culture, especially among the younger generation. Speaking at the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians General Conference and Meeting (CONSAL XIX), Anwar said libraries must… Continue reading

Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows

TEHRAN: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic attack on an Iranian state TV building, which forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast and prompted… Continue reading

Two motorcyclists killed in collision with car

SEREMBAN: Two men were killed after the motorcycles they were riding were involved in a collision with a car at KM17 of Jalan Kuala Pilah–Simpang Pertang near here last night. Jempol police chief Supt Norhisham Mustapar said the 8.58 pm incident claimed the lives of a 26-year-old local security guard and a 44-year-old Pakistani bread… Continue reading

Thai-Malaysian culinary fusion takes center stage at Four Points KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR’s culinary scene is about to get a vibrant Thai twist as Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre announces an exciting cross-border collaboration. The hotel’s signature restaurant, The Mesh, is joining forces with Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park to present “The Mesh x Siam Road” – a limited-time buffet experience that promises… Continue reading

Judge extends pause on Trump bid to block Harvard foreign students

BOSTON: A judge on Monday extended a restraining order pausing Donald Trump’s ban on Harvard bringing in and hosting foreign students as part of the US president’s escalating campaign against the elite university. Trump has tried a host of different tactics to block the Ivy League institution enrolling and educating international students. They have included… Continue reading

Poland strike late to sink Malaysian Tigress in Nations Cup 2 opener

THE national women’s hockey team faced a tough start at the Women’s Nations Cup 2 in Poland, going down 0-2 to hosts Poland in their first Group A clash earlier today. Both teams battled fiercely, locked at 0-0 through the first three quarters, but Poland breached the Malaysian Tigress’ goal twice in the fourth quarter,… Continue reading

Lelaki waerga emas yang tular seret anjing disahkan nyanyuk – Polis

SUNGAI PETANI: Lelaki yang tular di media sosial kerana menyeret seekor anjing di belakang motosikal di Bandar Puteri Jaya dekat sini, Ahad lepas, disahkan sebagai warga emas berusia 82 tahun yang mengalami masalah nyanyuk dan mudah lupa. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Muda ACP Hanyan Ramlan berkata lelaki itu, semasa soal siasat mengaku melakukan perbuatan itu… Continue reading

Discipline lapses cost us the game, says Sarjit after New Zealand comeback

A yellow card to Mohammad Fitri Saari in Malaysia’s Group B heartbreaking 4-3 defeat against New Zealand at the FIH Nations Cup 2025 yesterday was a costly mistake, according to Speedy Tigers head coach Sarjit Singh. The experienced Fitri should have stayed out of trouble to keep Malaysia’s momentum alive in their hunt for a… Continue reading