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Malaysia’s civil service reforms boost global competitiveness ranking

PUTRAJAYA: Civil service reforms implemented over the past year have yielded measurable results, with Malaysia rising from 34th to 23rd position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar attributed this 11-place jump to improved government efficiency, which climbed eight spots to 25th globally. The… Continue reading

Melaka man faces 52 sexual offence charges involving daughter

MELAKA: An electrical technician pleaded not guilty to 52 charges of sexual offences against his biological daughter at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court. The 41-year-old man allegedly committed incest, physical assault, and recorded pornographic videos of his 18-year-old daughter between May 12 and Aug 6. Seventeen charges were filed under Section 376B of the Penal… Continue reading

Bangladesh galak lebih pelaburan dari Malaysia untuk ekonomi mampan

PUTRAJAYA: Bangladesh berhasrat menarik lebih banyak pelaburan dari Malaysia bagi mengukuhkan ekonomi dan membina masa depan mampan. Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus menyatakan negara itu menawarkan peluang besar dengan sokongan sumber manusia dan teknologi yang kukuh. “Malaysia sahabat baik dan kami mencari pelaburan dari sini…itu yang kami bincangkan,“ katanya dalam sidang media bersama Perdana… Continue reading

Ipoh City Council warns against fake kiosk application agents

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has denied appointing any intermediaries to handle kiosk applications within its jurisdiction. A statement issued today clarified that recent social media posts claiming individuals could facilitate such applications for a fee of RM1,500, including licence costs, are false. MBI emphasised that these promotions are misleading and urged the public… Continue reading

Inisiatif ‘Friends of Ministry perkukuh dasar Malaysia MADANI

KUALA LUMPUR: Inisiatif Friends of Ministry (FOM) berperanan sebagai penghubung penting bagi memastikan dasar dan aspirasi Malaysia MADANI sampai kepada rakyat. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menyatakan program ini dicadangkan oleh Kelab Penyokong Kerajaan MADANI (BBC) bagi mengukuhkan kerjasama strategik antara kementerian dan Ahli Parlimen. “Melalui kerjasama ini, kita bukan sahaja berkongsi… Continue reading

2,153 aquaculture entrepreneurs nationwide receive MyGAP certification

JERTIH: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has issued a total of 2,153 Good Aquaculture Practice (MyGAP) certifications to aquaculture industry players across Malaysia. Department of Fisheries deputy director-general (Management) Yeo Moi Eim noted steady growth in certifications over the past five years, with Terengganu showing significant progress. A total of 45 MyGAP certifications… Continue reading

Malaysians urged to join Gaza solidarity gathering on August 23

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are encouraged to participate in the ‘Malam Himpunan and Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza’ at Dataran Merdeka on 23 August. The event aims to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine’s ongoing struggle for justice. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar emphasised the importance of public attendance. He stated… Continue reading

Bolivia’s right-wing poised for historic election victory amid crisis

LA PAZ: Bolivians are set to close the chapter on two decades of left-wing governance in Sunday’s presidential election. Two right-wing frontrunners are promising sweeping reforms to tackle the country’s severe economic crisis. Nearly 20 years after Evo Morales rose to power on a socialist platform, Bolivia faces dire shortages of dollars, fuel, and basic… Continue reading

MCMC ramps up cyber safety efforts amid Labuan’s online fraud surge

LABUAN: Online banking fraud has become the top crime concern in this duty-free island, surpassing other petty offences, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Federal Territories MCMC director Faisal Hamdi Mohammed Ghouth said the agency will expand its Safe Internet Campaign to equip all community levels with skills to counter cybercrimes. He… Continue reading

Trump to test Putin’s stance on Ukraine as Europe scrambles

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump described his upcoming Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin as a “feel-out meeting” to explore potential solutions for ending the Ukraine war. European leaders are privately concerned that Trump and Putin may push Ukraine into unacceptable compromises. Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting territorial concessions, calling his stance bothersome.… Continue reading

Yangwang U9 Track Edition revealed – Over 3,000hp and Nurburgring ambitions

CHINA’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has quietly dropped a bombshell in its latest product catalogue, details of a new Yangwang U9 Track Edition, a hardcore electric supercar that’s about to make even the most exotic EVs sweat. According to Car News China, this new variant of BYD’s flagship performance machine sticks with… Continue reading

Bentong helicopter crash report reveals hot refuelling safety violations

KUALA LUMPUR: The preliminary investigation into the 6 February Bentong helicopter crash, which resulted in the death of a ground crew member, has identified multiple safety breaches during hot refuelling operations. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) found both the Indonesian ground crew and the pilot of the Bell 206L4 helicopter violated established Safety Working… Continue reading

India Himalayan flood death toll rises as search continues

NEW DELHI: Indian officials confirm at least 68 people remain missing a week after a devastating flood buried a Himalayan town in mud. The disaster on August 5 has likely claimed over 70 lives, including four confirmed fatalities. Survivors shared videos showing multi-storey buildings collapsing as a wall of icy water engulfed the tourist town… Continue reading

Asian markets rise as China-US tariff truce extended, inflation data eyed

HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly advanced on Tuesday as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 briefly surged nearly 3% to a record high of 42,999.71 amid renewed optimism over Japan’s economy. The White House reiterated concerns over US trade deficits but avoided reimposing steep tariffs, allowing negotiations to continue.… Continue reading

Xi and Brazil’s Lula champion self-reliance amid US trade tensions

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised unity and self-reliance during a phone call with Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two leaders discussed strengthening ties amid growing global trade tensions. Xi highlighted China and Brazil as models for emerging economies in the Global South. He urged nations to oppose unilateralism and protectionism, indirectly… Continue reading

AKPS seizes RM30,600 worth of diesel and six vehicles in Bukit Kayu Hitam

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted an attempt to smuggle 10,200 litres of diesel worth RM30,600 at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS complex. Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS Commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said inspections revealed modified tanks in three trailers and three pickups used for smuggling subsidised diesel.… Continue reading

Australia cuts interest rates to 3.6% amid global economic uncertainty

SYDNEY: The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered its key interest rate to 3.6 percent, marking the lowest level in over two years. The 25-basis-point reduction comes as inflation shows steady improvement but global economic risks persist. “Uncertainty in the world economy remains elevated,“ the bank’s monetary policy board stated. The board noted some progress… Continue reading

Selangor boosts ASEAN ties for sustainable urban development

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor is ready to enhance cooperation with ASEAN nations to advance inclusive, sustainable, and connected urban development. The state is implementing transformative economic and social initiatives under its long-term planning framework. Norazlina Yusof, deputy director of the Local Authority Section at the Selangor Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), emphasised the state’s commitment to exchanging… Continue reading

Accurate income declaration key for smooth tax refunds, says IRB

KUALA LUMPUR: Taxpayers must ensure accurate income declarations through e-Filing on the MyTax Portal or manual submissions at Inland Revenue Board (IRB) offices to facilitate seamless tax refunds for overpaid amounts. IRB Revenue Collection Department principal assistant director Masnudiah Abdullah emphasised that precise declarations help expedite refunds within the 30-working-day timeframe outlined in the Board… Continue reading

Chief Secretary calls for clear communication in civil service

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Bakar has called on civil servants to ditch complex jargon, dubbed ‘bahasa Putrajaya’, in favour of plain language when explaining policies. Speaking at the ‘Reformasi Satu Kemestian’ session, he highlighted how technical terms create confusion among the public. “For instance, when the SST issue arises,… Continue reading

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe dies after rally shooting

BOGOTÁ: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family confirmed. The 39-year-old conservative senator was attacked on June 7 in Bogotá by a suspected teenage hitman. Despite initial signs of recovery, Uribe suffered a new brain hemorrhage, leading to his death. His widow, María Claudia… Continue reading

Malaysia MADANI policies boosted by Friends of Ministry grassroots initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The Friends of Ministry initiative serves as a vital link between government policies and grassroots communities under the Malaysia MADANI framework. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasised its role in strengthening ties between ministries and parliamentarians. He described the programme as a platform for sharing information while directly addressing public concerns.… Continue reading

Malaysia Techlympics catat 1.4 juta penyertaan tahunan sejak 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU: Program Malaysia Techlympics mencatatkan hampir 1.4 juta penyertaan secara purata setiap tahun sejak dianjurkan pada 2022. Timbalan Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal berkata program ini berjaya menarik 1.03 juta penyertaan pada tahun pertama. Jumlah itu meningkat kepada 1.82 juta pada 2023 dan 1.31 juta pada tahun lepas. Bermula Jun… Continue reading

Tun Musa terima kunjungan hormat Pengerusi Bernama di Istana Seri Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Pengerusi Bernama Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai di Istana Seri Kinabalu hari ini. Kunjungan ini merupakan yang pertama sejak Tun Musa dilantik sebagai Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah. Turut hadir ialah Ketua Biro Bernama Sabah Fadzli Ramli, Pegawai Berita Noorazlina Jindeh, dan Jurufoto… Continue reading

Penjawat awam perlu elak ‘bahasa Putrajaya’ dalam komunikasi – KSN

PUTRAJAYA: Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar menyeru penjawat awam mengamalkan komunikasi yang jelas dan mudah difahami. Beliau menekankan pentingnya mengelakkan penggunaan “bahasa Putrajaya” yang terlalu teknikal atau berbelit-belit. Hal ini bagi memastikan masyarakat, terutamanya golongan sasar, dapat memahami isu dan dasar kerajaan dengan lebih baik. Shamsul Azri memberi contoh penerangan mengenai… Continue reading

Sabah governor discusses fake news fight with Bernama chairman

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman welcomed Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai for a courtesy call at Istana Seri Kinabalu. The visit marked Wong’s first meeting with Tun Musa since the latter assumed office as Sabah’s 11th Governor in January. Accompanying Wong were Bernama Sabah Bureau chief Fadzli… Continue reading

Muhammad Azeem key for Malaysia athletics in 2025 SEA Games

NATIONAL sprinter Muhammad Azeem Fahmi remains a crucial asset for Malaysia’s athletics squad ahead of the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. National head coach Manshahar Abd Jalil confirmed the Perak-born athlete is listed for the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events. A final decision on his participation will be made after discussions between Muhammad Azeem and… Continue reading

Bekas akauntan didakwa ubah wang haram RM216,478 di Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Seorang bekas akauntan sebuah syarikat pendidikan awal kanak-kanak dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas enam pertuduhan pengubahan wang haram berjumlah RM216,478. Rafidah Basar, 29, mengaku tidak bersalah selepas pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Hakim Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. Bagi pertuduhan pertama, dia didakwa memindahkan hasil daripada aktiviti haram iaitu wang berjumlah RM162,000… Continue reading

Former accountant charged with money laundering involving RM216,478

SHAH ALAM: A former accountant of early childhood education company Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhd was charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court today with six counts of money laundering involving RM216,478. Rafidah Basar, 29, pleaded not guilty before Judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir. On the first charge, she is accused of transferring RM162,000 in illegal… Continue reading

Sukan SEA 2025: BAM bakal umum senarai pemain sebelum Kejohanan Dunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM) dijangka menyelesaikan senarai akhir pemain untuk Sukan SEA 2025 di Thailand seminggu sebelum skuad negara berlepas ke Kejohanan Dunia 2025 di Paris. Pengarah Kejurulatihan Beregu BAM Rexy Mainaky menyatakan perbincangan dengan jurulatih beregu sedang dijalankan untuk menentukan kombinasi terbaik. “Beri kami beberapa hari lagi, mungkin seminggu, sebelum keputusan muktamad… Continue reading

Terengganu police seize RM6.3 mln worth of meth in drug bust

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police in Terengganu successfully dismantled a drug distribution syndicate and seized 198.9 kg of methamphetamine worth RM6.3 million. The operation was conducted on July 28 through an integrated roadblock by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division and Traffic Enforcement Division. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the drugs were found in two… Continue reading

Civil servants urged to share positive messages on social media

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has reminded civil servants to use social media to spread positive messages. He emphasised that social media should not be used for slander but to highlight reforms and achievements in public service. “Use social media for good. We have 1.3 million civil servants… Continue reading

Part-time project manager pleads not guilty to RM688k money laundering charges

SHAH ALAM: A part-time project manager pleaded not guilty to 68 counts of money laundering involving RM688,916.85. R. Vikram Menon, 46, denied all charges read before Sessions Court Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud. The offences allegedly occurred between Oct 17, 2023, and Oct 15, 2024, in Damansara. Prosecutors claimed the accused transferred illicit funds through… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat lulus usul pindaan peraturan mesyuarat

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat hari ini meluluskan usul Penyata Jawatankuasa Peraturan-peraturan Mesyuarat untuk meminda beberapa peruntukan dalam Peraturan-peraturan Majlis Mesyuarat Dewan Rakyat. Usul tersebut dibentangkan oleh Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Pindaan itu diluluskan dengan lebih suara bersetuju. Azalina berkata cadangan pindaan bertujuan meningkatkan tahap akauntabiliti… Continue reading

55 peratus premis kesihatan swasta patuh paparan harga ubat

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 55 peratus daripada 1,639 fasiliti kesihatan swasta di seluruh negara mematuhi inisiatif pemaparan harga ubat di bawah Perintah Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan (Penandaan Harga Bagi Ubat) 2025. Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni berkata pemantauan mendapati 900 premis swasta menunjukkan pematuhan yang memuaskan. Seramai 739 fasiliti lagi masih belum mencapai tahap… Continue reading

Dialight invests RM8 mln in Penang facility to boost APAC operations

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Dialight, a global leader in industrial LED lighting and opto-electronics, has invested RM8 million in a new advanced facility in Penang. The move strengthens its manufacturing and research capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Dialight chief operating officer Rizwan Ahmad. He stated that the investment covers infrastructure and R&D, reinforcing the company’s… Continue reading

Kerajaan kekal benarkan peniaga mikro dan kecil guna LPG bersubsidi

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus membenarkan penggunaan gas petroleum cecair (LPG) bersubsidi kepada peniaga makanan dan minuman mikro serta kecil. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali berkata keputusan itu diputuskan dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri pada 5 Jun lepas. Beliau berkata pindaan akan dibuat terhadap Peraturan-Peraturan Kawalan Bekalan (Pindaan) 2021… Continue reading

Existing staff can serve as OSH coordinators, clarifies deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator does not require a dedicated position, according to Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad. He stated that existing employees can take on the role under Section 29A of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514). The provision, enforced… Continue reading

BAM to finalise SEA Games badminton squad by next week

THE Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will finalise its squad for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand within the next week. The announcement will come before the national team departs for the 2025 World Championships in Paris, scheduled from August 25 to 31. BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky stated that discussions with all doubles… Continue reading

PM Anwar rai Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh dalam jamuan tengah hari

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengadakan jamuan tengah hari bagi menghormati Ketua Penasihat Kerajaan Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. Lawatan rasmi beliau ke Malaysia disambut dengan persembahan tarian dan laungan selamat datang oleh murid Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya. Muhammad Yunus tiba bersama Anwar menggunakan kenderaan yang sama pada pukul 11.32 pagi. Menteri Dalam Negeri,… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat approves amendments to Standing Orders for accountability

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today approved a motion to amend several provisions in its Standing Orders. The motion was tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. It was passed through a majority voice vote. Azalina stated that the amendments aim to strengthen executive accountability to the Dewan Rakyat.… Continue reading

Malaysia dan Bangladesh meterai 8 MoU perkukuh hubungan dua hala

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia dan Bangladesh hari ini memeterai lapan memorandum persefahaman (MoU) dan perjanjian bagi memperkukuh hubungan dua hala. Perjanjian ini merangkumi pelbagai sektor termasuk pertahanan, tenaga, pendidikan tinggi, diplomasi, pembangunan halal, dan kerjasama sektor swasta. Majlis menandatangani dokumen itu disaksikan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. Lawatan… Continue reading

Doctor’s wife and sons remanded over drug and firearm seizure in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: The remand order for a doctor’s wife and her two sons has been extended for six more days in connection with a drug and firearm seizure. The extension, granted by Magistrate Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri, will last from tomorrow until August 18. Police are investigating the case under Section 39B of the Dangerous… Continue reading

Malaysia utamakan keamanan Myanmar dan krisis pelarian – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Memastikan keamanan di Myanmar dan menangani krisis pelarian merupakan antara keutamaan Malaysia, khususnya dalam menyokong Bangladesh yang menanggung beban menempatkan sejumlah besar pelarian. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bantuan kemanusiaan segera perlu disalurkan kepada pelarian dan mangsa bencana alam seperti gempa bumi. Beliau turut menekankan usaha menyelesaikan krisis di Myanmar kekal menjadi… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didakwa tipu pelaburan RM155,000 di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang pengarah syarikat berpangkalan di Singapura mengaku tidak bersalah atas dakwaan menipu pelabur berjumlah RM155,000. Chong Kok Ming, 54, didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen Johor Bahru atas empat pertuduhan penipuan. Mangsa terdiri daripada tiga warga Singapura dan seorang warga tempatan. Wang pelaburan diserahkan ke akaun syarikat berdaftar di Malaysia antara tahun 2014. Tertuduh dikatakan… Continue reading

Reman dua anak dan isteri pengamal perubatan dilanjut enam hari

KOTA BHARU: Reman terhadap dua beradik tiri bersama ibu mereka yang disyaki memiliki 35 kilogram (kg) ganja mampat serta sepucuk pistol bersama peluru serta kelongsong di Kampung But, Ketereh di sini disambung enam hari lagi. Perintah sambung reman yang bermula esok sehingga 18 Ogos depan itu dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri di Mahkamah… Continue reading

Lebih 2,300 insiden roadkill hidupan liar direkodkan di Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: Lebih 2,300 insiden roadkill melibatkan hidupan liar direkodkan di Malaysia dari 2020 hingga 2024. Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam Sekitar (NRES) menyatakan Jabatan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN) serta WWF Malaysia mengambil berat peningkatan kes ini. Rekod PERHILITAN menunjukkan Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) antara lokasi dengan insiden roadkill tertinggi. Sesi Meja Bulat… Continue reading

Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s support in rebuilding efforts post-uprising

PUTRAJAYA: Bangladesh has requested Malaysia’s assistance in its post-uprising recovery efforts as the country stabilises after last year’s student protests. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus stated that Bangladesh is now on the right track towards progress. He thanked Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for their support during the nation’s difficult period. Speaking… Continue reading

Bangladesh thanks Malaysia for worker support and hospitality

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Adviser to the Government of Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus expressed gratitude for Malaysia’s support and hospitality towards Bangladeshi workers. He highlighted how Malaysian employers treat Bangladeshi workers as friends and family, helping them improve their lives. Yunus noted that this positive treatment enables workers to support their families and educate their children… Continue reading

55% of private healthcare facilities comply with new medicine price rule

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-five percent of private healthcare facilities nationwide have complied with the new medicine price display rule. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed 900 out of 1,639 facilities met the requirement. The remaining 45 percent, or 739 premises, have yet to comply with the regulation. Lukanisman stressed the need for stronger monitoring… Continue reading