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Dewan Rakyat bincang semakan PCG, perkembangan NAIO dan RMK13

KUALA LUMPUR: Isu semakan semula kadar bantuan per kapita (PCG) yang kekal tidak berubah sejak 2002 menjadi antara topik utama perbincangan di Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Mordi Bimol (PH-Mas Gading) mempersoalkan sama ada Kementerian Pendidikan akan menaikkan kadar PCG memandangkan nilai sedia ada tidak lagi mencukupi untuk kos operasi sekolah terutamanya di kawasan luar bandar.… Continue reading

New strategy needed to fight drug abuse in Malaysia says Ahmad Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: A new and unconventional strategy is essential to address the growing drug abuse crisis in Malaysia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He emphasised the urgent need for a revised approach due to the alarming rise in synthetic drug use and social media-driven distribution. “The government has invested over… Continue reading

Post-mortem on Zara Qairina completed, body reburied in Sipitang

KOTA KINABALU: The post-mortem examination on 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has been completed. Her remains were taken from the Forensic Medicine Department at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital around 9.30 pm. The procedure concluded at 7.30 pm, and the body was later reburied at Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Mesapol, Sipitang. The cemetery is located… Continue reading

Wildfires force over 1,000 evacuations in north-west Spain

MADRID: More than 1,000 people were evacuated on Sunday in north-west Spain as wildfires spread rapidly due to extreme heat and strong winds. Around 400 residents were displaced from Carucedo and surrounding areas, while another 700 fled towns near the UNESCO-listed Las Medulas site. Regional leader Alfonso Manueco stated investigators believe arsonists deliberately started several… Continue reading

Syria hospital killing video sparks demands for Sweida violence probe

BEIRUT: Syrian rights activists have intensified demands for an independent probe into last month’s violence in Sweida province after new footage surfaced showing government forces allegedly killing a volunteer medic inside a hospital. The video published by local outlet Suwayda 24 appears to show armed men in military uniforms shooting a medical volunteer during the… Continue reading

Kelantan RTD seizes RM5 million luxury cars in statewide operation

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Road Transport Department (RTD) has seized 13 luxury cars valued at nearly RM5 million in a special operation. The statewide crackdown, named Operasi Khas Luxury, began on July 1 and targeted imported and high-end vehicles. Kelantan RTD Director Mohd Misuari Abdullah stated the operation aimed to enforce compliance with road transport… Continue reading

London march demands hostage release amid UK Palestine state recognition

LONDON: Several hundred demonstrators marched through central London on Sunday calling for Hamas to release Israeli hostages while condemning Britain’s impending recognition of a Palestinian state. The protest culminated outside 10 Downing Street, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to formally recognise Palestine should Israel refuse a Gaza ceasefire. Participants waved Israeli flags and… Continue reading

Alcaraz survives tough Cincinnati opener despite erratic performance

CARLOS Alcaraz fought through an inconsistent performance to secure a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win over Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open. The Spaniard dominated the first set but struggled in the second, losing his serve twice against the Bosnian veteran. Alcaraz regained control in the decider, sealing victory with his… Continue reading

Eight killed in Ecuador nightclub shooting as gang violence escalates

QUITO: Eight people died and two were injured when armed attackers opened fire outside a nightclub in southwestern Ecuador. Police colonel Javier Chango confirmed officers responded to an emergency call and discovered seven bodies at the scene, with an eighth victim later succumbing to injuries in hospital. The assault occurred at 1:15 am local time… Continue reading

Nordic and Baltic nations insist Ukraine must join peace talks

STOCKHOLM: Nordic and Baltic nations declared on Sunday that any negotiations to end the Ukraine-Russia war must include Kyiv and occur during a ceasefire. The joint statement came ahead of Friday’s planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska. Leaders from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and… Continue reading

Slot aims to tighten Liverpool defence for Premier League title defence

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has highlighted defensive frailties as a key concern ahead of their Premier League title defence. The Reds lost the Community Shield to Crystal Palace on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Slot acknowledged his team’s attacking improvements but stressed the need to cut out defensive lapses. Liverpool’s £260… Continue reading

Barcelona thrash Como 5-0 as Ter Stegen mends ties ahead of La Liga

REIGNING Spanish champions Barcelona wrapped up their pre-season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Italian side Como on Sunday. The match also marked a reconciliation between the club and goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen after recent tensions. Marcus Rashford made his debut as a substitute following his loan move from Manchester United two weeks ago. Fermín… Continue reading

Iran confirms UN nuclear watchdog deputy chief visit amid tensions

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Tehran on Monday. This marks the first high-level IAEA visit since Iran suspended cooperation with the nuclear watchdog last month following its 12-day conflict with Israel. “Our talks with the Agency tomorrow will focus on a… Continue reading

Crystal Palace stun Liverpool in Community Shield penalty shootout

CRYSTAL Palace pulled off a stunning victory over Liverpool in the Community Shield, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley. New Liverpool signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong found the net, but Palace responded through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr. Mohamed Salah missed a crucial penalty, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey… Continue reading

Trump plans to relocate homeless people far from Washington DC

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has declared his intention to relocate homeless individuals “far” from the US capital, escalating his push for greater federal control over Washington DC. The Republican leader made the announcement on his Truth Social platform ahead of a scheduled press conference detailing his plans for the district. Trump stated homeless residents would… Continue reading

Swiss consider US arms deals to counter high tariff impact

GENEVA: Switzerland’s defence minister Martin Pfister has expressed willingness to place new arms orders with the United States as part of efforts to address Washington’s steep 39% tariffs. The Swiss government is pursuing further discussions with US officials after failing to prevent the tariffs, which took effect recently and threaten major export sectors. “Military purchases… Continue reading

Relatives of Israeli hostages urge UK action at London protest

LONDON: Relatives of Israeli hostages taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack gathered in London on Sunday to demand their loved ones’ freedom. The rally outside Downing Street criticised Britain’s planned recognition of a Palestinian state next month without securing hostage releases first. Organisers Stop the Hate UK and Jewish groups urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer… Continue reading

Under-13 social media ban faces hurdles: Experts

PETALING JAYA: A proposed ban on social media accounts for children under 13 may look good on paper, but without digitally literate parents, stricter checks and industry cooperation, experts warn it risks being little more than wishful thinking. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil told Parliament recently that the government is studying stricter enforcement measures, including… Continue reading

Elderly man arrested for arson attack on second wife’s house in Terengganu

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A 79-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting his second wife’s house on fire in Kampung Langkap Baru early this morning. Setiu district police chief Supt Mohd Zain Mat Dris confirmed the arrest at the Chabang Tiga police station in Kuala Terengganu at 4.11 am. The suspect was spotted by his stepson throwing… Continue reading

Polis tahan warga emas disyaki bakar rumah isteri kedua

BANDAR PERMAISURI: Seorang lelaki warga emas ditahan selepas disyaki membakar rumah isteri keduanya di Kampung Langkap Baru di sini, awal pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Setiu Supt Mohd Zain Mat Dris berkata dalam kejadian kira-kira 1 pagi itu, suspek berusia 79 tahun disyaki telah terlebih dahulu membaling sesuatu ke arah rumah isterinya itu. “Perbuatan itu… Continue reading

Angka kematian di Gaza melebihi 61,400 ketika perang genosid Israel terus berterusan

ANKARA: Sekurang-kurangnya 61,430 rakyat Palestin terbunuh dalam perang genosid Israel di Semenanjung Gaza sejak Oktober 2023, menurut Kementerian Kesihatan pada Ahad, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Dalam kenyataan itu, kementerian memaklumkan bahawa 61 mayat dibawa ke hospital dalam tempoh 24 jam lalu, manakala 363 orang cedera, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan mangsa yang cedera akibat serangan Israel meningkat… Continue reading

Pulau Banggi NADI boosts digital economy in rural Sabah

KUDAT: The National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) in Pulau Banggi is set to drive digital economic growth in rural Sabah, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He stated that the initiative offers high-speed internet, helping curb urban migration and uplift living standards. “NADI plays an important role in our efforts to bring Sabah into… Continue reading

Buy Now, Pay Later schemes may turn into debt traps

PETALING JAYA: Low financial literacy and a lack of transparency in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes could trap Malaysians, particularly young adults, in short-term debt with long-term consequences, said Universiti Teknologi Malaysia management faculty associate professor Dr Nanthakumar Loganathan. “Many believe there is no interest at the start, but hidden charges, fees and terms… Continue reading

Lawatan negara Sultan Ibrahim ke rusia perkukuh hubungan dua hala

KAZAN: Lawatan negara Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim ke Rusia yang berakhir hari ini, mencatatkan satu detik penting dalam usaha memperkukuh hubungan dua hala antara kedua-dua negara. Ini merupakan lawatan negara keempat Seri Paduka Baginda sejak menaiki takhta Persekutuan pada 31 Jan 2024, selepas ke Singapura, China dan Brunei. Sultan Ibrahim tiba di Moscow pada… Continue reading

Pembangunan bakat dalam bidang EV perlu ditingkatkan supaya seiring permintaan – EXCO

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Pulau Pinang berharap usaha membangunkan bakat tempatan dalam industri kenderaan elektrik (EV) ditingkatkan agar seiring dengan permintaan pasaran. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Infrastruktur, Pengangkutan dan Digital negeri Zairil Khir Johari berkata pembangunan bakat penting bagi ekosistem industri berkenaan yang memerlukan mekanik dan jurutera automotif berkepakaran dalam mengendalikan EV. “Kami harap kerjasama pusat latihan kemahiran kerajaan… Continue reading

Atlet para boling Haziq Danish, rai kejayaan akademik cemerlang

SHAH ALAM: Kesibukan menjalani latihan termasuk membuat persiapan menghadapi Kejohanan Sukan Pekak ASEAN 2025 tidak menghalang atlet para boling, Mohamad Haziq Danish Rozainy, memperoleh keputusan cemerlang dalam Sijil Kemahiran Penyenggaraan Mekanikal. Mohamad Haziq Danish, 21, yang juga penuntut Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA), berkata beliau tidak pernah mengabaikan tanggungjawab sebagai pelajar kerana mahu… Continue reading

Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh lawat Malaysia atas jemputan PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Ketua Penasihat Kerajaan Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus akan melakukan lawatan rasmi ke Malaysia mulai Isnin hingga Rabu (11 hingga 13 Ogos 2025) atas jemputan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Dalam kenyataan pada Ahad, Kementerian Luar Malaysia memaklumkan lawatan itu adalah lawatan balas kepada lawatan rasmi Anwar ke Bangladesh pada Oktober 2024, dan… Continue reading

Muhammad Azeem wins gold, Danish takes bronze at Indian Open 100m sprint

NATIONAL sprinters Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi and Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee made Malaysia proud at the Indian Open Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar. Muhammad Azeem claimed gold with a time of 10.35 seconds in the men’s 100m sprint. Danish Iftikhar secured bronze with a time of 10.50 seconds, adding to Malaysia’s medal tally. Sri Lanka’s Chamod… Continue reading

Terbuka India: Muhammad Azeem, Danish raih podium pecut 100 meter

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelari pecut negara Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi dan Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee menghadiahkan pingat buat negara di Kejohanan Terbuka India, apabila masing-masing meraih podium acara pecut 100 meter (m) di Bhubaneswar, hari ini. Pada aksi berlangsung di Stadium Kalinga, Muhammad Azeem yang juga pemegang rekod kebangsaan dengan catatan 10.09 saat (s) menjadi individu… Continue reading

Penang boosts EV talent development to meet rising industry demand

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Penang is ramping up efforts to cultivate local talent for the electric vehicle (EV) industry amid rising market demand. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari stressed the need for skilled automotive professionals to sustain the EV ecosystem. “We hope collaborations between government and private training centres will strengthen to… Continue reading

Para athlete Haziq graduates with 3.99 CGPA, credits sporting spirit

PARA bowler Mohamad Haziq Danish Rozainy, who graduated from Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic (PSA) today, said that the determination and fighting spirit he gained from being an athlete spurred him to excel in his studies. The 21-year-old said he never neglected his duties as a student and plans to have a stable career… Continue reading

Tour bus crashes into cars on Genting descent, no serious injuries

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman. – BERNAMA KUANTAN: A tour bus transporting mostly Vietnamese nationals crashed into two cars while descending from Genting Highlands in Bentong. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman confirmed the incident occurred at KM17.3 around 5 pm. The bus, driven by a local man, carried 21 passengers, including… Continue reading

Jalur Gemilang must be displayed correctly with respect – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The Jalur Gemilang, as a symbol of the nation’s sovereignty, must be displayed correctly and with respect, in accordance with the law, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. In a Facebook post, Loke reminded that any misuse or errors involving the national flag or symbols, including the Jalur Gemilang and the Malaysian Coat of… Continue reading

Bas bawa 20 rakyat Vietnam hilang kawalan di Genting Highlands

KUANTAN: Sebanyak 20 rakyat Vietnam dan enam warga tempatan terlibat dalam kemalangan membabitkan sebuah bas persiaran dan dua kereta di KM17.3 Jalan Turun Genting Highlands, Bentong petang tadi. Ketua Polis Pahang Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman berkata kemalangan yang berlaku kira-kira 5 petang tadi, disebabkan bas dipandu seorang lelaki yang membawa 21 penumpang termasuk seorang pemandu… Continue reading

Florian Wirtz wins Germany Player of the Year after Liverpool move

LIVERPOOL’S club-record signing Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s player of the year, further cementing the attacking midfielder’s status as a rising star. Wirtz, whose £100 million ($134 million) transfer fee with add-ons could rise to £116 millon in what would be a British record, secured 191 votes among German sports journalists, putting him comfortably… Continue reading

Misi NASA crew-10 tamat, angkasawan selamat mendarat

LOS ANGELES: Angkasawan Crew-10 NASA dengan kerjasama SpaceX kembali ke Bumi pada Sabtu, menamatkan misi hampir lima bulan mereka di Stesen Angkasa Antarabangsa (ISS), lapor Xinhua. Kapal angkasa SpaceX Dragon yang membawa empat anggota kru itu mendarat di laut berhampiran pantai San Diego, California, pada 11.33 pagi (1533 GMT) Sabtu. Ini kali pertama kapal angkasa… Continue reading

Perak FC diarah bayar RM1.04 juta kepada bekas ketua jurulatih Teong Kim

IPOH: Mahkamah Perusahaan mengarahkan Perak FC Sdn Bhd membayar pampasan berjumlah RM1.04 juta kepada bekas ketua jurulatih Datuk Lim Teong Kim susulan tindakan pengurusan pasukan menamatkan kontraknya lebih awal daripada tempoh ditetapkan. Pengerusi Mahkamah Datuk D. Paramalingam dalam penghakiman setebal 60 muka surat berkata Teong Kim berhak menerima pampasan bagi baki tempoh kontrak kerja berterma… Continue reading

Lebih 97 peratus kemasukan Universiti Awam untuk pelajar tempatan

KUALA NERUS: Sistem UPUOnline merekodkan sebanyak 511,006 kemasukan bagi program prasiswazah di Universiti Awam (UA) di seluruh negara bagi tahun ini, dengan 497,020 kemasukan atau 97.26 peratus ialah pelajar tempatan. Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir berkata sistem UPUOnline juga merekodkan hanya 13,986 kemasukan pelajar atau 2.74 peratus merupakan bukan warganegara. Beliau… Continue reading

Amaran ribut petir, hujan lebat di kebanyakan negeri hingga 9 malam ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang yang dijangka melanda beberapa kawasan di kebanyakan negeri hingga 9 malam ini. Menurut MetMalaysia, amaran itu melibatkan keseluruhan Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Kuala Lumpur dan Labuan. Sementara di Perak membabitkan Kerian, Larut, Matang dan Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung,… Continue reading

Five more arrested in Teluk Intan football brawl investigation

IPOH: Five additional suspects wanted in connection with a brawl during a football match at Padang Speedy, Teluk Intan, were arrested this evening. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin confirmed the suspects are aged between 20 and 30. “Remand will be made tomorrow morning,“ he said in a brief statement. Earlier, police… Continue reading

Wildfire contained in southern France as heatwave threatens reignition

FONTJONCOUSE: Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France but local officials warned on Sunday that scorching heat and dry conditions could reignite the blaze, as parts of the Mediterranean region face a heatwave. The fire has ravaged a vast area of France’s southern Aude department at the peak of the summer tourist season,… Continue reading

UPUOnline records 511,006 admissions for public university programmes

KUALA NERUS: The UPUOnline system has recorded 511,006 admissions for undergraduate programmes in public universities nationwide this year. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir revealed that 497,020 admissions, or 97.26%, were local students. Foreign students accounted for 13,986 admissions, making up 2.74% of the total. Zambry dismissed claims that local student quotas… Continue reading

European leaders urge more ‘pressure’ on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit

KYIV: European leaders urged more “pressure” on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would require Kyiv to cede swathes of territory. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet in the US state of Alaska this Friday to try to… Continue reading

Trump’s 401(k) order offers retirement savers crypto, private assets, but also higher fees and more risk

NEW YORK: The new White House order directing regulators to expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, like crypto or privately owned companies adds a new layer of risk to the retirement portfolios for ordinary investors that they may not fully understand, investment professionals say. “This is brand new; none of it has been… Continue reading

Italy’s Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists as wildfire rages

ROME: Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it had 12 teams on the ground and six Canadair planes fighting the blaze, which has torn through the national park in southern Italy… Continue reading

Sultan Ibrahim’s Russia visit boosts Malaysia-Russia ties

KAZAN: The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to Russia concluded today, reinforcing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. This marks His Majesty’s fourth state visit since ascending the throne in January 2024, following trips to Singapore, China, and Brunei. Invited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sultan Ibrahim became… Continue reading

Industrial court orders Perak FC to pay RM1.04m to ex-coach Lim Teong Kim

THE Industrial Court of Malaysia has ruled that Perak FC Sdn Bhd must pay RM1.04 million to former head coach Datuk Lim Teong Kim for prematurely terminating his contract. Court Chairman J. Paramalingam stated in a 60-page judgment that Lim is entitled to compensation for the unexpired portion of his fixed-term employment contract. With 16… Continue reading

Israel far right presses Netanyahu for decisive win against Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israel’s far right pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go harder against Hamas, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting Sunday on the premier’s plan to conquer Gaza City. Over 22 months into the war in Gaza, Israel is gripped by a yawning divide, pitting those calling for an end of the conflict along… Continue reading

Ahmad Tasnim overcomes challenges to earn JAKIM-Polytechnic Tahfiz certificate

SHAH ALAM: Ahmad Tasnim Fathullah Ahmad Hafidz has achieved a rare milestone by completing the JAKIM-Polytechnic Al-Quran Tahfiz Certificate through the Techno-Huffaz Programme at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA). Out of 11 students who initially enrolled, he emerged as the only graduate after five semesters of dedication. The 22-year-old, who also holds a… Continue reading

Three killed on Ukraine’s Odesa region beaches by unexploded objects

THREE swimmers were killed by unexploded objects in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region at two beaches where swimming has been banned, regional officials said on Sunday. Regional governor Oleh Kiper said one man was killed in Karolino-Buhaz and another man and woman killed in nearby Zatoka, both down the coast from the regional capital. “All of… Continue reading