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Israel opposition leader supports strike for Gaza hostages

JERUSALEM: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has endorsed calls for a nationwide strike in support of hostages still held in Gaza. “Strike on Sunday,“ Lapid wrote on social media, emphasising that the protest should transcend political divisions. Sunday marks the start of Israel’s workweek, making it a symbolic day for collective action. “Strike out of… Continue reading

Malaysia considers new AI laws to address emerging legal issues

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is evaluating the necessity of enacting dedicated laws to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) amid growing legal complexities. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlighted the need to modernise the legal framework to address AI-specific concerns such as evidence authenticity and document integrity.… Continue reading

France upholds ban on bee-killing pesticide amid health concerns

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a modified bill maintaining France’s ban on the pesticide acetamiprid, following a petition backed by over two million citizens. The legislation sparked heated debate and gained momentum through a student-led petition that garnered widespread support. Opponents argue the bill was hastily passed in July without sufficient parliamentary… Continue reading

307 permanent medical officers deployed to Sabah under e-Placement initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 307 permanent medical officers will be stationed across healthcare facilities in Sabah under Phase One of the e-Placement initiative. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this move aims to strengthen services and reduce existing workloads. He noted that 10 officers will serve at Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK),… Continue reading

New TVET Programme to Boost Career Prospects for PUSPEN Clients

DENGKIL: The Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centres (PUSPEN) will introduce a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) module to improve career opportunities for its clients. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised the need for updated educational approaches to help clients reintegrate as productive community members. “As Chairman of the National TVET… Continue reading

DAP installs giant Jalur Gemilang in Kepala Batas after flag error

KEPALA BATAS: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) installed a massive Jalur Gemilang at a hardware store on Jalan Bertam Perdana to rectify a recent viral incident involving the national flag being flown upside down. Penang DAP assistant secretary H’ng Mooi Lye stated the 10x20ft flag serves as an educational tool to demonstrate proper flag etiquette.… Continue reading

Chief Secretary to review overcrowding at SMK Kota Kemuning

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and senior officials from the Ministry of Education will soon visit SMK Kota Kemuning in Shah Alam to assess overcrowding issues. The visit is scheduled for either next week or by the end of this month. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri said the delegation… Continue reading

Melaka RTD seizes RM6 million worth of luxury cars in special operation

MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) has seized seven luxury vehicles worth nearly RM6 million in a targeted enforcement operation. The operation, named Op Khas Luxury, ran from 1 July until today. Among the confiscated vehicles were high-end brands such as Bentley, Porsche, BMW, and Toyota Alphard. Melaka RTD director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts halal trade as gateway for South Korean products

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is reinforcing its role as a global halal hub by becoming a strategic entry point for South Korean halal products into Southeast Asian and West Asian markets. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu highlighted the importance of this partnership for Malaysia’s food security. He said diversifying halal supplies… Continue reading

Uniformed officer remanded for abetting false RM55,000 credit card claims

SEREMBAN: A uniformed officer has been remanded for four days over suspected involvement in falsifying credit card claims worth RM55,000. The Negeri Sembilan Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) secured the remand order until 15 August from Magistrate Saiful Sayoti. The suspect, a man in his 20s, was detained yesterday afternoon while giving a statement at the… Continue reading

60 belia asnaf ikuti kursus TVET tajaan Zakat MAINPP di Pulau Pinang

BUTTERWORTH: Seramai 60 pelatih belia asnaf terpilih menyertai program latihan kemahiran di bawah Divisyen Projek Khas Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Pulau Pinang (Zakat MAINPP). Timbalan Ketua Menteri I Pulau Pinang Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid menyatakan program ini memberi peluang kepada peserta mengikuti kursus Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) selama enam bulan. Latihan… Continue reading

Strong state-federal ties crucial for Sabah’s progress, says Hajiji

RANAU: A robust partnership between the Sabah state government and the federal administration is essential for sustaining development in the region, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji, who chairs Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), highlighted that the collaborative governance under the GRS-Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance has significantly advanced Sabah’s progress. He emphasised the… Continue reading

Former Utusan Malaysia journalist Rosli Manah passes away at 58

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Utusan Malaysia entertainment journalist Mohd Rosli Manah passed away at the age of 58 due to multiple health complications. He died at Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Hospital in Kajang at 12.59pm today after suffering from kidney failure, diabetes and tuberculosis. His wife Asma Ghani confirmed the news to Bernama, stating he had been… Continue reading

Mahkamah Persekutuan dengar rayuan 50 pesara ATM 6 Nov ini

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan menetapkan 6 November ini untuk mendengar permohonan 50 pesara Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) bagi mendapatkan kebenaran merayu. Keputusan ini berkaitan dengan isu pelarasan pencen yang sebelum ini diputuskan oleh Mahkamah Rayuan. Peguam Mohamed Hanif Khatri Abdulla, yang mewakili kumpulan pesara, memaklumkan tarikh itu ditetapkan oleh Timbalan Pendaftar Mahkamah Persekutuan, Husna Dzulkifly. Proses… Continue reading

Mangsa maut ditikam di Senawang baru dua minggu bertunang

SEREMBAN: Muhammad Amirul Rasyid Mohd Niza, 28, maut selepas ditikam di hadapan rumahnya di Taman Seri Pagi, Senawang petang semalam. Mangsa baru melangsungkan pertunangan dua minggu sebelum kejadian tragis itu. Adiknya, Muhammad Amirul Hakim, 27, berkata insiden berlaku dengan pantas tanpa amaran. “Lelaki itu keluar dari kereta kemudian menghampiri abang dan terus menikam di dada,“… Continue reading

Malaysia champions sustainable urban growth as ASEAN Chair

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reinforced its leadership in driving sustainable urban development across ASEAN, urging enhanced collaboration among cities to address housing, infrastructure and waste management challenges. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming stated that Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, is committed to fostering regional unity while advocating globally for sustainable urbanisation. “Our goal… Continue reading

Malaysia launches ILMU: First locally built AI language model

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) today launched Intelek Luhur Malaysia Untukmu (ILMU) — the nation’s first 100% locally developed multimodal large language model (LLM) — set for early access on September 16 via ILMUchat. Speaking at the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25), Anwar said the goal is to position Malaysia… Continue reading

ASEAN urban growth must balance prosperity with equity, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for equitable urban growth in ASEAN, ensuring prosperity benefits all communities without marginalising the vulnerable. He highlighted that ASEAN’s urban areas currently house over 370 million people, contributing 70% of the region’s GDP and driving a US$3.8 trillion economy in 2024. By 2050, seven… Continue reading

ASEAN AI Safety Network to debut at October 2025 summit

KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN AI Safety Network (AI Safe) will be officially endorsed at the 47th ASEAN Summit in October 2025, with its initial rollout expected by early 2026. ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn confirmed the initiative, highlighting its role in advancing responsible artificial intelligence development. He stated that AI Safe reinforces ASEAN’s commitment… Continue reading

Wildfires in Spain kill one, force mass evacuations amid heatwave

MADRID: A man died from severe burns as wildfires raged through parts of Spain, driven by strong winds during an intense heatwave. Officials confirmed the victim suffered critical injuries in Tres Cantos, a wealthy suburb north of Madrid, where winds reached 70 kilometres per hour. He later succumbed to his injuries in hospital, marking the… Continue reading

Fifth pig farm in Tasek Gelugor tests positive for African Swine Fever

TASEK GELUGOR: Another pig farm in Kampung Selamat has tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), raising the total number of infected farms to five. Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab confirmed the latest case through recent laboratory tests. She stated the situation remains under control and less severe compared… Continue reading

CLRC cadang pembaharuan undang-undang jenayah untuk keadilan lebih adil

KUALA LUMPUR: Jawatankuasa Pembaharuan Undang-Undang Jenayah (CLRC) telah mengenal pasti beberapa pembaharuan segera untuk dilaksanakan dalam jangka masa pendek. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said menyenaraikan cadangan termasuk pemansuhan hukuman sebatan. Beliau turut mencadangkan pemberian budi bicara kepada hakim dalam menjatuhkan hukuman serta penambahbaikan proses tahanan reman.… Continue reading

Lelaki maut, adik cedera parah motosikal langgar pokok tumbang di Melaka

MELAKA: Seorang lelaki maut manakala adiknya cedera parah dalam kemalangan motosikal di Lebuh AMJ (Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin) di Kandang pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Melaka Tengah ACP Christopher Patit mengesahkan kejadian itu dilaporkan pada 1.04 pagi. Mangsa yang maut dikenali sebagai Muhammad Fauzy Borhan, 32, manakala adiknya Muhammad Naim, 29, mengalami kecederaan parah di kepala.… Continue reading

PM Anwar unveils five pillars for Malaysia’s AI Nation Framework

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has introduced five foundational pillars for Malaysia’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Nation Framework. The framework aims to ensure AI benefits all Malaysians through forward-looking policies and strategic investments. Anwar highlighted the importance of an agile workforce and secure digital infrastructure as core components of the plan. He emphasised… Continue reading

Polis cari Youssef Sameh, remaja Mesir hilang di Subang Jaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis memohon bantuan orang ramai untuk mengesan seorang remaja lelaki warga Mesir yang dilaporkan hilang sejak 21 Julai lalu. Ketua Polis Daerah Subang Jaya ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat berkata laporan kehilangan dibuat oleh Universiti Taylor’s setelah keluarga mangsa gagal menghubunginya. Mangsa dikenal pasti sebagai Youssef Sameh Sayed Khaled Abdelwahab, berusia 17 tahun.… Continue reading

STR Phase 3 aids families with kitchen and school essentials

KUALA LUMPUR: The third phase of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) disbursement, which commenced today, has brought relief to low-income families across Malaysia. In Kedah, vegetable seller Noor Syakilah Adzhar, 42, plans to use the funds for diapers and milk for her twin sons. “My husband’s income as a grass cutter is irregular, so this assistance… Continue reading

Selangor perkukuh kerjasama ASEAN bina bandar inklusif dan lestari

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor bersedia memperkukuh kerjasama dengan negara anggota ASEAN bagi mempromosikan pembangunan bandar inklusif dan lestari. Ini selaras dengan pelaksanaan pelbagai inisiatif ekonomi serta sosial transformatif di bawah rangka perancangan jangka panjang negeri. Timbalan Pengarah Bahagian Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan, Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri (UPEN) Selangor Norazlina Yusof menyatakan komitmen negeri itu untuk berkongsi amalan… Continue reading

Daikin Malaysia & Tanjung Ratna partner to bring smart, sustainable living to Selangor homes

Daikin Malaysia has signed a strategic partnership with Tanjung Ratna to deliver next-generation comfort, energy efficiency and smart living to future residential projects in Selangor — including rumah mampu milik developments. Tanjung Ratna and Daikin Malaysia also expressed their deepest gratitude to His Highness DYTM Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Raja… Continue reading

Police deny beating suspects in Palestinian kidnapping case

KUALA LUMPUR: A police officer rejected claims that suspects in a Palestinian man’s kidnapping case were beaten and forced to confess during their arrest three years ago. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif denied allegations that two suspects suffered severe injuries, including a torn tongue, while in custody. The 42-year-old officer testified under cross-examination by defence lawyer… Continue reading

Kenderong Forest Reserve pioneers helipad and tube wells for firefighting

GERIK: The Kenderong Permanent Forest Reserve has become the first location in Peninsular Malaysia to feature a helipad and tube wells for improved forest fire management. Mohamad Farhan Sukiman, assistant director of the Perak Forestry Department, said the project provides an alternative water source beyond river supplies for firefighting. The RM400,000 project was built on… Continue reading

2,153 pengusaha akuakultur dapat pensijilan myGAP di Malaysia

JERTIH: Sebanyak 2,153 pensijilan Amalan Akuakultur Baik (myGAP) telah dikeluarkan oleh Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan kepada pengusaha akuakultur di seluruh negara setakat ini. Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Perikanan (Pengurusan) Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Yeo Moi Eim, menyatakan angka ini menunjukkan peningkatan memberangsangkan dalam tempoh lima tahun kebelakangan. “Sebanyak 45 sijil myGAP telah dikeluarkan di Terengganu setakat… Continue reading

STR bantu ibu tunggal sara keluarga di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) diibaratkan sebagai talian hayat bagi golongan berpendapatan rendah (B40), terutamanya ibu tunggal, peniaga kecil, dan pekerja sambilan. Nor Azura Mat Desa, 45, seorang ibu tunggal yang berpendapatan sekitar RM1,200 sebulan, berkata bantuan STR akan digunakan untuk keperluan dapur dan anaknya yang belajar di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). “Sejak kematian… Continue reading

Malaysia siasat ketelusan gencatan senjata Thailand-Kemboja

GEMAS: Pasukan Pemerhati Interim (IOT) pimpinan Malaysia sedang menyiasat ketelusan gencatan senjata di sempadan Thailand dan Kemboja. Panglima Angkatan Tentera Jen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar menyatakan pasukan itu akan memaklumkan hasil siasatan kepada kedua-dua negara. “Kita menerima laporan pelanggaran gencatan senjata dan pasukan di lapangan akan siasat,“ katanya. Matlamat utama IOT adalah memastikan gencatan… Continue reading

Bapa didakwa 52 pertuduhan sumbang mahram dan pornografi anak kandung

MELAKA: Seorang juruteknik barangan elektrik didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh atas 52 pertuduhan sumbang mahram, amang seksual, dan rakaman video pornografi terhadap anak kandungnya. Lelaki berusia 41 tahun itu mengaku tidak bersalah terhadap semua pertuduhan yang dikenakan ke atasnya. Kesalahan itu didakwa dilakukan di sebuah rumah di Taman Tambak Paya Harmoni, Melaka Tengah, melibatkan… Continue reading

Funding for national highway cycling squad to be finalised this week

THE funding dispute involving Malaysia Pro Cycling and Terengganu Cycling Team for the national highway squad at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand is set to be resolved this week. National Sports Council director-general Jefri Ngadirin confirmed ongoing negotiations with the Malaysian National Cycling Federation regarding financial support. “We agreed to include them under Category… Continue reading

Reformasi perkhidmatan awam Malaysia lonjak daya saing negara

PUTRAJAYA: Reformasi perkhidmatan awam Malaysia menunjukkan pencapaian ketara dengan kedudukan negara dalam Daya Saing Dunia IMD melonjak dari tangga ke-34 kepada ke-23 pada 2025. Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar berkata peningkatan ini didorong oleh kecekapan kerajaan yang meningkat lapan anak tangga. Beliau menyatakan bahawa Pasukan Petugas Khas Reformasi Agensi (STAR) menjadi… Continue reading

Federal Court to hear MAF retirees’ pension appeal on November 6

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has scheduled a hearing for November 6 to consider an appeal by 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces personnel over pension adjustments. The case management session, conducted via e-Review from August 4 until today, was overseen by deputy registrar Husna Dzulkifly. Lawyer Mohamed Hanif Khatri Abdulla, representing the retirees, confirmed the virtual… Continue reading

KKR mohon peruntukan lebih dalam Belanjawan 2026 untuk selenggara jalan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) memerlukan peruntukan tambahan untuk menambah baik infrastruktur negara, terutamanya lebuh raya utama dan jalan persekutuan. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menyatakan perkara itu menjadi keutamaan dalam permohonan belanjawan tahun depan. Beliau berkata KKR telah lama memohon pertambahan peruntukan bagi tujuan penyelenggaraan jalan. “Kami memerlukan peruntukan lebih… Continue reading

Ubur-ubur di perairan Mersing: Orang ramai dinasihat waspada

JOHOR BAHRU: Orang ramai dinasihatkan agar lebih berwaspada dengan kehadiran ubur-ubur di kawasan perairan Mersing. Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Johor Rosmawati Ghazali mengesahkan beberapa laporan mengenai penemuan hidupan laut tersebut. “Semua pengunjung dinasihatkan berhati-hati ketika melakukan aktiviti riadah pantai, snorkeling dan selam skuba,“ katanya. Beliau menyarankan pemakaian pakaian bertutup atau bersesuaian untuk mengelakkan sengatan ubur-ubur.… Continue reading

British consultant pleads not guilty to molest charge in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: A British financial consultant has pleaded not guilty to molesting an Indonesian man in a hotel room earlier this month. Adekoya Oluwatoyosi Osideinde, 31, from Bath, faced the charge at the Magistrate’s Court here under Section 354 of the Penal Code. The alleged incident occurred at 8.34 am on 2 August in a… Continue reading

Malaysian Army reviews training SOP after PALAPES cadet death

GEMAS: The Malaysian Army (TDM) is reviewing its standard operating procedures (SOP) for training, including those for the Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES). Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said the SOP includes improving health screening processes before training begins. He stated this is crucial due to the high-risk nature of live ammunition… Continue reading

Malaysia-led team monitors Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire transparency

GEMAS: The Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team (IOT) is actively investigating the transparency of the ceasefire along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar confirmed the team’s critical role in addressing reported violations. “We have received reports from both countries of several ceasefire violations. “The team on the ground will… Continue reading

Port Dickson seafood safe to eat, says Negeri Sembilan Fisheries

PORT DICKSON: Fish, prawns, and squid in the waters of Port Dickson are still safe for consumption, according to Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department director Kasim Tawe. He explained that mobile marine species like fish and prawns are less risky as they forage naturally. “Fish, prawns, and moving species are not dangerous, but mussels and cockles… Continue reading

Malaysia proposes criminal law reforms including ending caning

KUALA LUMPUR: The Criminal Law Reform Committee (CLRC) has outlined several immediate reforms for Malaysia’s criminal justice system. These changes aim to provide quick benefits to the public while aligning with modern legal standards. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlighted key proposals. These include abolishing… Continue reading

Malaysia Techlympics draws 1.4 million annual participants since 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysia Techlympics programme has consistently attracted nearly 1.4 million participants each year since its inception in 2022. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal revealed participation figures of 1.03 million in 2022, 1.82 million in 2023 and 1.31 million so far in 2024. The hybrid format combining physical and… Continue reading

Taiping black dust pollution affects 500 residents, DOE investigates

TAIPING: Approximately 500 residents in Taman Tekkah Permai and Taman Tekkah Jaya have reported black dust pollution suspected to originate from industrial activities over the past week. Perak Department of Environment director Datuk Dr Mohammad Ezanni Mat Salleh confirmed receiving complaints from affected residents on 4 August. The DOE deployed air monitoring equipment, including the… Continue reading

Man stabbed to death in Senawang during evening altercation

SEREMBAN: A 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the chest during an altercation in front of a house at Taman Seri Pagi in Senawang yesterday evening. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed the incident occurred around 6.50 pm following a disagreement between the victim and the suspect. “The suspect stabbed the victim… Continue reading

AKPS rampas diesel bernilai RM30,600 di Bukit Kayu Hitam

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan (AKPS) berjaya mematahkan cubaan penyeludupan 10,200 liter minyak diesel bernilai RM30,600 di Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam. Komander AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir menyatakan rampasan dilakukan selepas pemeriksaan ke atas tiga lori treler dan tiga pikap. Pemeriksaan mendapati… Continue reading

Works Ministry seeks higher budget for infrastructure repairs in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry is pushing for a larger allocation in Budget 2026 to address critical infrastructure repairs, particularly for major highways and federal roads. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasised the urgency of this request during a dialogue session with construction industry stakeholders. He stated that current funding levels fall short of… Continue reading

Ikan dan udang di Port Dickson selamat dimakan, kupang perlu dielak

PORT DICKSON: Ikan, udang, dan sotong di perairan Port Dickson masih selamat untuk dimakan walaupun terdapat amaran terhadap pengambilan kupang dan kerang-kerangan. Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Sembilan Kasim Tawe menjelaskan hidupan laut yang bergerak bebas seperti ikan dan udang tidak terjejas oleh pencemaran toksin. “Spesies yang bergerak seperti ikan dan udang tidak berbahaya kerana mereka… Continue reading