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Projek Kota MADANI bukan sekadar rumah, rancangan menyeluruh – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bahawa projek Kota MADANI bukan sekadar menyediakan perumahan untuk penjawat awam, tetapi dirancang sebagai sebuah bandar moden berteraskan nilai Malaysia MADANI. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa projek ini merupakan langkah strategik kerajaan bagi menangani isu perumahan penjawat awam yang belum memiliki kediaman sendiri. “Ini bukan projek biasa yang sekadar… Continue reading

Boatman in Perhentian tragedy remanded after drug test positive

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A boatman linked to the fatal boat accident near Pulau Perhentian has been remanded for three days following a positive drug test. The 22-year-old suspect will be held until Wednesday as authorities investigate under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The tragic incident occurred at 10.30 pm on Saturday, claiming the… Continue reading

Pakistan flash floods, heavy rain kill 45 in just days

ISLAMABAD: Heavy rain and flash flooding across Pakistan have killed 45 people in just a few days since the start of the monsoon season, disaster management officials said Sunday. The highest toll was recorded in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that borders Afghanistan, where 10 children were among 21 killed. The disaster management authority said… Continue reading

Kerajaan sedia terima teguran berhubung sistem percukaian – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan sentiasa mengamalkan dasar keterbukaan dan bersedia menerima sebarang teguran berhubung sistem percukaian, namun ia perlu berlandaskan fakta yang tepat, menurut Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau menekankan bahawa kritikan adalah diterima selagi ia disampaikan melalui saluran yang betul dan tidak bersifat fitnah atau maki hamun. “Saya lihat ada beberapa mahasiswa mengeluh tentang… Continue reading

Federal Court to decide final appeal in Kevin Morais murder case tomorrow

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will announce its decision tomorrow on the final appeal by six men sentenced to death for the 2015 murder of deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais. A three-judge panel, led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, will deliver the verdict after reserving judgment on May 14. The bench… Continue reading

Police find 381 cadavers piled up in Mexico crematorium

CIUDAD JUÁREZ: Police have found 381 corpses piled up in a private crematorium in northern Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez, the local prosecutor’s office said Sunday, attributing the grisly find to negligence. “Preliminarily we have 381 bodies that were deposited irregularly in the crematorium, which were not cremated,“ Eloy Garcia, communications coordinator of the Chihuahua state prosecutor’s… Continue reading

KWAP selects 12 global partners for RM6b Dana Pemacu fund

KUALA LUMPUR: The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has finalised 12 global general partners (GPs) for its Dana Pemacu initiative, allocating RM6 billion across conventional and Shariah-compliant funds. The fund will focus on private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, supporting key sectors like food security, healthcare, and digital economy under the MADANI Economy framework. Launched in… Continue reading

Nahas bas UPSI bawa keinsafan buat petugas barisan hadapan

KOTA BHARU: Walaupun keletihan selepas memandu pulang daripada meraikan Aidiladha di Terengganu, Penolong Penguasa Bomba Mohd Azizan Aziz yang masih dalam tempoh bercuti sukar melelapkan mata. Bingkas, beliau kemudian ke Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Gerik, tempat beliau bertugas sejak 2021. Bukan sesuatu yang luar biasa buat lelaki ini ke tempat kerja pada waktu-waktu di… Continue reading

Aaliyah Yoong leads Malaysia to historic Asian Waterski Championships win

NATIONAL waterski sensation Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah delivered a historic performance at the 2025 IWWF Asian Waterski Championships in Bangkok, securing four gold medals and smashing the Asian jump record three times. Competing at Rabbit Lake, the 21-year-old dominated the women’s open category, sweeping all events – slalom, jump, tricks, and overall – for the third… Continue reading

Kota MADANI housing project for civil servants launched by PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today highlighted that the Kota MADANI development is more than just a housing initiative for civil servants. It embodies the Malaysia MADANI values, integrating modern living with essential facilities. Speaking at a meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff, Anwar explained that the project aims to resolve housing shortages… Continue reading

Backers of Brazil’s Bolsonaro hold mass protest in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO: Former president Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday he was prepared to “change Brazil’s destiny” as he addressed thousands of supporters in Sao Paulo, even while facing decades in prison for allegedly attempting a coup. The divisive far-right figure called for the demonstration on a major thoroughfare of South America’s largest metropolis, seeking “justice” as… Continue reading

Togo groups say recent protests left 7 dead

LOME: At least seven people were killed and many others wounded during recent anti-government protests in the Togolese capital Lome, according to an initial count civic groups gave journalists Sunday. Campaigning groups and rights organisations denounced “abuses committed by members of the Togolese security forces and militias”, and said seven bodies had been recovered from… Continue reading

Govt to strengthen caregiving sector through TVET, says Nancy Shukri

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is stepping up efforts to develop Malaysia’s local aged care workforce by pushing for stronger integration of caregiving into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy said TVET must now be expanded and prioritised as a key part of… Continue reading

Regatta Lepa dalam kalendar pelancongan promosi budaya Bajau

SEMPORNA: Regatta Lepa, pesta tradisional suku kaum Bajau di Sabah, kini tersenarai dalam kalendar pelancongan negeri tahun ini. Acara ini dijangka menarik lebih ramai pelancong untuk menyaksikan kemeriahan bot tradisional berwarna-warni. Ketua Menteri Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, menyatakan bahawa Regatta Lepa menjadi platform untuk memperkenalkan budaya Bajau dan warisan maritim kepada pelancong antarabangsa. “Tahun… Continue reading

Malaysia reviews electricity tariff and tax adjustments for 2025-2027

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has clarified its stance on recent tax and electricity tariff adjustments, emphasising efforts to minimise public burden while ensuring sustainable economic policies. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated, “If possible, we don’t want to burden the people with taxes. But if there are one or two cases where people… Continue reading

Two Sabah assemblymen, businessman plead not guilty in RM350,000 bribery case

PETALING JAYA: Two Sabah assemblymen and a businessman pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Court in Kota Kinabalu today to charges involving RM350,000 in bribes related to mineral prospecting licence applications. Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob, Tanjung Batu assemblyman Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, and Selangor-based businessman Datuk Albert Tei Jiann Cheing appeared… Continue reading

CYDES 2025 pacu pelaburan strategik, perkukuh kepimpinan Malaysia dalam keselamatan siber serantau

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia dijangka menarik lebih banyak pelaburan strategik dalam bidang keselamatan siber menerusi penganjuran Pameran dan Persidangan Pertahanan & Keselamatan Siber (CYDES) 2025, platform serantau yang bukan sahaja menampilkan inovasi terkini, malah memperkukuh kepimpinan Malaysia dalam inisiatif keselamatan siber ASEAN. Ketua Eksekutif Agensi Keselamatan Siber Negara (NACSA) Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat… Continue reading

Govt open to factual criticisms on taxation system says PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The government remains open to constructive criticism on taxation policies as long as it is fact-based, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking at a gathering with Prime Minister’s Department staff, Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, emphasised the importance of factual discourse over unfounded complaints. Anwar addressed recent concerns raised… Continue reading

Queen shares heartfelt memories on Tunku Mahkota Ismail’s birthday

JOHOR BAHRU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, shared a touching tribute to her eldest son, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, on his 41st birthday today. The heartfelt message, posted on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, included cherished family photos and fond memories of his childhood. Her Majesty recalled the joy of… Continue reading

Anwar tegaskan tiada campur tangan dalam urusan badan kehakiman

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan beliau tidak pernah campur tangan dalam urusan institusi kehakiman, termasuk pelantikan hakim atau sebarang keputusan mahkamah. Beliau menekankan bahawa semua pelantikan dan penyambungan jawatan mesti mengikut prosedur yang ditetapkan dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan. “Kalau sudah faham Perlembagaan, sudah tahu proses dia. Ada suruhanjayanya, ada Perdana Menterinya, ada Yang… Continue reading

Senior Citizens Bill likely to be tabled next year: Nancy Shukri

KUALA LUMPUR: The long-anticipated Senior Citizens Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament as early as next year, pending ongoing consultations with stakeholders and state governments, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “The draft is already there. We hope to submit it to the Attorney-General’s Chambers by the end… Continue reading

Regatta Lepa in Sabah tourism calendar boosts Bajau culture promotion

SEMPORNA: The Regatta Lepa, a celebrated festival of Sabah’s Bajau community, has gained significant traction after being listed in the state’s official tourism calendar. The event has successfully drawn more visitors, offering them a firsthand experience of the dazzling display of traditional boats and cultural performances. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted the festival’s… Continue reading

More than 50 arrested ahead of banned Istanbul pride parade

ANKARA: Police arrested more than 50 people in Istanbul Sunday ahead of a banned LGBTQ+ pride march, the city’s bar association said. “Before today’s Istanbul Pride march, four of our colleagues, including members of our Human Rights Centre, along with more than 50 people, were deprived of their liberty through arbitrary, unjust, and illegal detention,“… Continue reading

Dua adun dan ahli perniagaan didakwa kes rasuah lesen cari gali di Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Dua Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sabah dan seorang ahli perniagaan akan berhadapan dengan pertuduhan di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini berikutan skandal rasuah berkaitan pengeluaran lesen perlombongan mineral di negeri ini. Mereka didakwa di bawah Seksyen 16(b)(A) dan Seksyen 16(a)(A) Akta Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) 2009, masing-masing kerana memberi dan menerima rasuah.… Continue reading

PM Anwar assures no interference in judicial appointments, court decisions

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly stated that he does not interfere in judicial matters, including the appointment of judges or court rulings. He emphasised that all appointments and service extensions, including those for judges, must strictly adhere to procedures outlined in the Federal Constitution. Anwar explained the constitutional process, stating, “If… Continue reading

Wanita ditahan polis disyaki dera anak angkat di Kuala Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Seorang wanita berusia 54 tahun ditahan polis bagi membantu siasatan kes penderaan dan pengabaian terhadap anak angkatnya di Taman Bendahara, Kuala Selangor. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Selangor Supt Azaharudin Tajudin berkata laporan diterima sebelum tangkapan dilakukan pada 8.15 malam Sabtu. “Mangsa kini sedang mendapatkan rawatan di Hospital Tanjong Karang manakala permohonan reman terhadap… Continue reading

Algeria sentences French football journalist to 7 years jail: RSF

PARIS: Algeria’s authorities have sentenced a prominent French sports journalist specialised in African football to seven years in prison for “glorifying terrorism”, media rights campaigners RSF said Sunday, denouncing the verdict as “nonsensical”. Christophe Gleizes, 36, who contributes to the So Foot magazine, was ordered by the court in Tizi Ouzou to be immediately incarcerated… Continue reading

Kerajaan perkuat keselamatan di Sabah – Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus memperkukuh tahap keselamatan di Sabah meskipun negeri itu kini berada dalam keadaan stabil, menurut Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Dalam kenyataan di Facebook, beliau menegaskan bahawa kerajaan memberikan perhatian serius terhadap sebarang bentuk ancaman di Sabah, terutamanya memandangkan risiko yang lebih tinggi disebabkan kedudukan geografinya. Mohamed Khaled turut… Continue reading

US Senate edges towards vote on Trump’s divisive spending bill

WASHINGTON: US senators were inching Sunday towards a vote on Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” spending bill, a hugely divisive proposal that would deliver key parts of the US president’s domestic agenda while making massive cuts to social welfare programs. Trump is hoping the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will help seal his legacy, extending his expiring… Continue reading

Recognising unsung care heroes

WHEN we think of healthcare, doctors and nurses often come to mind. However, there is another group of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes, the allied health professionals (AHP). These experts play a pivotal role in delivering patient-centred care, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive services, from diagnosis to recovery and rehabilitation. Who Are AHP? AHP… Continue reading

Who controls world’s digital money?

ON June 17, the United States Senate passed the Genius Act – short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins – with a decisive 68 to 30 bipartisan vote. Once passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law by President Donald Trump, this legislation will establish a federal framework to regulate… Continue reading

Volunteer honoured for community work

PETALING JAYA: As he stood before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to receive the National Youth Icon 2025 award, 31-year-old Thashidaran Tharmar could hardly believe the moment was real. After more than a decade of giving his time, energy and heart to community service, youth empowerment and volunteer work, the national recognition felt like… Continue reading

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar amid US fiscal concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its upward momentum against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) and growing concerns over US fiscal policies. At 8.01 am, the local currency rose to 4.2190/2365 against the greenback, up from Thursday’s close of 4.2300/2355. The DXY slipped 0.26 per cent… Continue reading

Thousands join nationwide plogging initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: In a powerful display of environmental consciousness, thousands of Malaysians from all walks of life came together yesterday for a nationwide plogging event, held in celebration of Tzu Chi Malaysia’s 30th anniversary of environmental advocacy. The event, held under the banner of the “Go Green, Go Plogging” campaign, combined exercise with environmental care.… Continue reading

Invest in aid to build peace in troubled world: UN

SEVILLE: Spending on aid is essential to promote peace in times of global turmoil and deep cuts to foreign assistance, the head of the UN Development Programme said Sunday. In an interview on the eve of a four-day UN conference in Spain that aims to rally fresh impetus for the embattled development sector, Haoliang Xu… Continue reading

Stricter enforcement needed on heavy vehicle restrictions

PETALING JAYA: Experts have called for stricter enforcement on road restrictions for heavy vehicles during peak hours, with enhanced surveillance by authorities and the use of technology to detect rule breakers. The ban, which was imposed by the Malaysian Highway Authority on Feb 19, applies to the NSE, NKVE, Elite and DUKE highways during peak… Continue reading

Govt urged to steer Asean beyond economic output

PETALING JAYA: Renowned humanitarian and Mercy Malaysia founder Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood has urged Malaysia to use its Asean chairmanship as a turning point not just for the region’s economic ambitions but to also redefine progress through the lens of genuine well-being and planetary health. Speaking on “The Game of Impossible” podcast on Friday,… Continue reading

Netanyahu sees ‘opportunities’ to free Gaza hostages

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his country’s “victory” over Iran in their 12-day war had created “opportunities”, including for freeing hostages held in Gaza. “Many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. First of all, to rescue the hostages,“ Netanyahu said in an address to officers of the security services.… Continue reading

Guessing game over return of Hishammuddin to Umno

PETALING JAYA: As talk of reinstating Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein into Umno gains traction, analysts are divided on what the move could mean for the internal stability and public image of the party, although they agree it would be a crucial test of the confidence in the leadership. Although the push to lift… Continue reading

Fires break out and most of France put on heatwave alert

ORLÉANS: French firefighters were mobilised to tackle early summer fires as 84 of the country’s 101 administrative areas were put on a heatwave alert for Monday until midweek. Wildfires broke out in the Corbieres area of Aude in the southwest, where temperatures topped 40 degrees, forcing the evacuation of a campsite and abbey as a… Continue reading

Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire

TEHRAN: Iran warned Sunday that it had little faith in Israel’s commitment to a fragile ceasefire that ended the most intense and destructive confrontation between the two foes to date. The 12-day war erupted on June 13, when Israel launched a bombing campaign in Iran that killed top military commanders and scientists linked to its… Continue reading

UK PM condemns ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury Festival

GLASTONBURY: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday added his voice to those condemning a British punk-rap group for anti-Israel remarks at the Glastonbury music festival, an incident that has already sparked a police inquiry. Bob Vylan led crowds in chants of “Death, death to the IDF”, a reference to the acronym for the Israeli… Continue reading

Sabah assemblymen and businessman face corruption charges in mining scandal

KOTA KINABALU: Two Sabah assemblymen and a businessman are set to face charges in the Sessions Court today over alleged corruption linked to mineral mining licensing in the state. The trio will be charged under Section 16(b)(A) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 for offering bribes, as well as Section 16(a)(A) for receiving… Continue reading

Heatwave leaves Moroccan cities sweltering in record-breaking tempertatures

RABAT: Monthly temperature records have been broken across Morocco, sometimes topping seasonal norms by as much as 20 degrees Celsius, the national meteorological office said Sunday, as the North African kingdom was gripped by a heatwave. “Our country has experienced, between Friday 27 and Saturday 28 of June, a ‘chegui’ type heatwave characterised by its… Continue reading

Turkey spy chief talks Gaza truce with senior Hamas leader

ISTANBUL: Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met senior Hamas leaders on Sunday for talks on Gaza’s humanitarian tragedy and efforts to reach a ceasefire, state news agency Anadolu reported. Kalin held talks with Mohammad Darwish, head of the political council of Hamas that rules Gaza, and his delegation at an undisclosed location, Anadolu said, citing… Continue reading

Beating Messi’s Miami ‘harder than it may seem’: PSG’s Luis Enrique

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed despite the French side’s 4-0 Club World Cup last 16 triumph. Joao Neves’ early strike sent PSG ahead and then they scored three more in a flurry before half-time to take an unassailable lead. Former PSG… Continue reading

Trump says ‘getting along well’ with China, downplays hostile acts

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the importance of aggressive actions linked to Beijing including recent arrests of two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous pathogen into the United States, saying “that’s the way the world works.” Trump told Fox News that Washington behaves in a similar way. “You don’t think we do… Continue reading

Ambulances on stand-by as southern Europe heatwave intensifies

ROME: Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer’s first major heatwave. Ambulances stood on standby near tourist hotspots and regions issued fire warnings as experts warned that such heatwaves, intensified by climate… Continue reading

Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight

HARRY KANE scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 4-2 victory on Sunday. Vincent Kompany’s side will now play European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta on Saturday for a place in the last four. Flamengo, backed by a huge… Continue reading

Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro – reports

CHELSEA‘s forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro. The Athletic reported the Brazilian international is on his way to the United States for a medical before joining up with the Chelsea squad after… Continue reading