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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

Agong berangkat pulang ke tanah air, akhiri lawatan negara di Rusia

KAZAN: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim berangkat pulang ke tanah air pada Ahad, selepas mengakhiri lawatan negara enam hari di Rusia. Pesawat khas yang membawa Seri Paduka Baginda berlepas dari Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kazan pada 11.08 pagi. Mengiringi Sultan Ibrahim ke lapangan terbang berkenaan ialah Rais (Presiden) Republik Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. Lawatan negara yang bermula… Continue reading

Thunderstorms and heavy rain alert for all Malaysian states until 9 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in multiple states and federal territories. The warning is in effect until 9 pm today, covering Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Labuan. Several districts in Perak, including Kerian, Larut, Matang, Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala… Continue reading

Jalur Gemilang flies high as Malaysia gears up for National Day 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The spirit of patriotism is sweeping across Malaysia as homes, offices, and business premises proudly display the Jalur Gemilang in anticipation of National Day 2025. With just 21 days left until the celebrations, the national flag is already a common sight in various locations, including Kampung Baru and Perumahan Awam Sri Perak in… Continue reading

AZAM Sarawak youth leaders to showcase projects at ASEAN forum

KUCHING: Three youth leaders from Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) will represent the state at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF) Youth Assembly 2025. The event, held in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 10 to 15, will feature discussions on environmental conservation, digital innovation, and inclusive governance. AZAM Sarawak confirmed the participation of its Young… Continue reading

Sarawak allocates RM600 million for free education in 2025

SIBU: The Sarawak government has announced an allocation of nearly RM600 million to offer free education for students pursuing higher studies starting next year. State Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee confirmed the initiative will cover 64 courses across four state-owned universities. “Although Sarawak premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun… Continue reading

Malaysia U-20 rugby team falls short in Asia Rugby 7s semi-final

THE Malaysian men’s Under-20 rugby sevens team failed to secure a spot in the Asia Rugby U-20 7s Championship final after a heavy defeat to Hong Kong. The semi-final clash in Bihar, India, saw Hong Kong dominate with a 33-5 victory over Malaysia. Malaysia’s only points came from a try by Luqmanul Hakim Ramli. With… Continue reading

RSN Rayer appointed as new Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman

Jelutong MP RSN Rayer. – BERNAMA GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board has named Jelutong MP RSN Rayer as its new chairman, effective from August 1, 2025. His term will run until July 31, 2026, as confirmed in an official statement by PHEB. Senator Dr A. Lingeshwaran has been appointed as the deputy chairman… Continue reading

Doctor’s family arrested in Kota Bharu with 35kg cannabis seized

Kelantan Police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. – BERNAMA KOTA BHARU: Two brothers, sons of a doctor, and their mother were arrested in connection with a drug raid in Kampung But, Ketereh. Kelantan Police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed the arrests of the 24 and 34-year-old stepbrothers and their 46-year-old mother. The raid uncovered… Continue reading

King of Malaysia concludes historic state visit to Russia

KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for home today after concluding his six-day state visit to Russia. The special flight carrying His Majesty took off from the Kazan International Airport at 11.08 am. Accompanying His Majesty to the airport was the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. The state visit,… Continue reading

Sejati MADANI project boosts Gua Musang economy with cucumber farming

GUA MUSANG: The government has allocated RM100,000 under the ‘Program Sejahtera Komuniti MADANI’ (SejaTi MADANI) to assist the Kampung Batu Papan community in increasing their income through a hanging fertigation cucumber cultivation project. Kampung Batu Papan Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) Chairman, Mohd Iskandar Abu Bakar, said the project, which began last August,… Continue reading

Ahmad Tasnim satu-satunya graduan Techno-Huffaz PSA

SHAH ALAM: Selepas ‘bertahan’ dan ‘bertarung’ selama lima semester, Ahmad Tasnim Fathullah Ahmad Hafidz akhirnya menggenggam Sijil Tahfiz Al-Quran Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)-Politeknik menerusi Program Techno-Huffaz di Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSA) di sini. Dia menjadi satu-satunya graduan yang berjaya menamatkan pengajian daripada 11 pelajar yang mengambil program itu pada awal kemasukan.… Continue reading

Perlis Raja Muda joins 1,800 in Eco Fun Run at Bukit Lagi

KANGAR: The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, participated in the seven-kilometre Eco Fun Run at Bukit Lagi geosite today. The event was held as part of the Healthy Carnival for All, aimed at fostering community health and environmental awareness. Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil,… Continue reading

Sarawak peruntuk RM600 juta beri pendidikan tinggi percuma tahun depan

SIBU: Kerajaan Sarawak akan membelanjakan hampir RM600 juta bagi menyediakan pendidikan percuma kepada pelajar negeri ini yang melanjutkan pengajian di peringkat tinggi mulai tahun depan. Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan, Inovasi dan Pembangunan Bakat Sarawak Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee berkata inisiatif itu terhad kepada pelajar yang mengikuti pengajian di empat universiti milik kerajaan negeri, membabitkan 64 kursus… Continue reading

Harley Davidson motorcycles join 2025 KMJG convoy in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: A total of 32 high-powered Harley Davidson motorcycles are participating in the 2025 Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) Convoy, which will run over two days in Kelantan. State Information Department director Muhd Aswadi Md Nor said the convoy also includes 67 vehicles from government agencies, private organisations, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). “Beginning at… Continue reading

Senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao taken in for questioning: WSJ

BEIJING: A senior Chinese diplomat considered a contender for future foreign minister has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Liu Jianchao, head of a department under the ruling Communist Party that oversees relations with foreign political parties, was “taken away” after returning to Beijing from a work trip… Continue reading

Hong kong gagalkan misi final Skuad Ragbi B-20

KUALA LUMPUR: Harapan skuad ragbi tujuh sebelah (7s) lelaki negara Bawah 20 Tahun (B-20) mara ke final Kejohanan Ragbi Asia 7s B-20 2025 tidak kesampaian selepas tewas 5-33 kepada Hong Kong pada aksi separuh akhir di Bihar, India, hari ini. Pasukan bimbingan Syed Shazril Syed Mahadzir terpaksa akur dengan kehebatan Hong Kong yang lebih menguasai… Continue reading

Polis tahan dua anak, isteri pengamal perubatan, rampas 35kg ganja

KOTA BHARU: Polis menahan dua beradik tiri bersama ibu mereka dan merampas 35 kilogram (kg) ganja mampat serta sepucuk pistol bersama peluru serta kelonsong di Kampung But, Ketereh di sini. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata serbuan dilakukan pada 4.30 pagi Selasa, dengan suspek lelaki berusia 24 dan 34 tahun bekerja sebagai pembantu… Continue reading

Fewer Jalur Gemilang flags seen ahead of National Day 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: August usually sees a surge in patriotic displays, with Malaysians decorating homes and businesses with the Jalur Gemilang. This year, however, with just 21 days left until National Day, the capital appears quieter than expected. A Bernama survey along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman found only a handful of businesses flying the national flag.… Continue reading

Police raid 22 unlicensed entertainment outlets run by foreigners

KUALA LUMPUR: Police conducted raids on 22 entertainment outlets and restaurants converted into pubs and karaoke rooms in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. The operation, named Op Mega Pusat Hiburan, targeted premises allegedly run by foreigners without valid licences. Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar confirmed the involvement of multiple enforcement agencies in the crackdown.… Continue reading

South Korea’s military has shrunk by 20% in six years as male population drops

SEOUL: South Korea’s military shrank by 20% in the past six years to 450,000 troops, largely due to a sharp drop in the population of males of enlistment age for mandatory service in the country with the world’s lowest birthrate, a report said on Sunday. The dramatic decline in the pool of available males for… Continue reading

Selangor’s Ehsan Dairy Farm to boost local milk production by 2026

KUALA KUBU BHARU: The Selangor Agriculture Development Corporation (SADC) will launch the large-scale Ehsan Dairy Farm by early 2026 to strengthen local dairy production. Datuk Dr Mohamad Khairil Mohamad Razi, SADC’s group CEO, stated the project targets reducing Malaysia’s reliance on imported dairy, currently at 94.7%. The 42-acre Sungai Tengi facility will rear 1,200 hybrid… Continue reading

Delivery rider rescues stranded driver with full toolkit

A Malaysian food delivery rider has captured hearts online after his spontaneous highway assistance to a stranded e-hailing driver showcased remarkable preparedness and community spirit. The heartwarming incident, shared by delivery rider @haswienashhi known as Haswien on TikTok, began when he encountered an e-hailing driver dealing with a burst tyre emergency on a busy highway.… Continue reading

Nga hadiahkan arca “Rise Up Together” kepada PM Anwar sempena ulang tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming menghadiahkan arca bertajuk “Rise Up Together” kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sempena ulang tahun kelahiran ke-78. Arca itu ditempah khas semasa lawatan rasmi beliau ke Nairobi, Kenya untuk menghadiri Perhimpunan Agung UN-Habitat. Nga yang juga Presiden Program Penempatan Manusia PBB berkata karya seni… Continue reading

Beri ruang proses siasatan, undang-undang dalam kes Zara Qairina – Hajiji

TUARAN: Orang ramai diminta memberi ruang sepenuhnya kepada proses siasatan dan undang-undang dalam kes kematian pelajar Zara Qairina Mahathir, kata Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Beliau menasihatkan orang ramai supaya tidak membuat andaian sesuka hati dan mendapatkan maklumat daripada sumber yang sahih mengenai kematian pelajar berusia 13 tahun itu. Ketua Menteri juga meminta orang… Continue reading

Sabah govt prioritises multi-ethnic cultural heritage preservation

TUARAN: Preserving the cultural heritage of Sabah’s diverse ethnic groups remains a priority for the state government, which is committed to promoting and elevating local cultural treasures, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the four-day Bajau Samah Cultural Festival, which concluded today, serves to elevate the state’s cultural heritage to greater heights… Continue reading

Sabah utamakan warisan budaya, Bajau Samah Diangkat

TUARAN: Pemeliharaan warisan budaya pelbagai etnik di Sabah menjadi keutamaan kerajaan negeri yang komited untuk mempromosi dan memartabatkan khazanah budaya tempatan, kata Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Beliau berkata penganjuran Festival Kebudayaan Rumpun Bajau Samah selama empat hari yang berakhir hari ini berupaya mengangkat warisan budaya negeri ke tahap lebih tinggi sekali gus menaikkan… Continue reading

Polis serbu 22 premis hiburan haram di Selangor dan KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menyerbu 22 premis hiburan dan restoran yang diubah suai menjadi pub dan bilik karaoke disyaki dikendalikan warga asing dalam Operasi Mega Pusat Hiburan di Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur, malam tadi. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ) Bukit Aman Datuk M. Kumar berkata operasi bermula 10.30 malam itu membabitkan kerjasama Bahagian Pencegahan Judi/Maksiat/Gansterism (D7)… Continue reading

PM puji pengurusan MTHQA, pengiktirafan untuk terus bekerja kuat – Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memuji pengurusan Majlis Tilawah dan Hafazan Al-Quran Peringkat Antarabangsa (MTHQA) ke-65 yang berakhir semalam. Perkara itu dikongsikan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar menerusi hantaran di Facebook hari ini. “Pengisian majlis penutup semalam membawa satu kelainan yang segar dan lebih… Continue reading

Perpustakaan digital Kota Melaka bantu pelajar B40

MELAKA: Pelajar di kawasan Parlimen Kota Melaka, terutamanya daripada keluarga B40, kini berpeluang menikmati kemudahan pembelajaran moden melalui Perpustakaan Digital yang baharu dilancarkan. Ahli Parlimen Kota Melaka Khoo Poay Tiong berkata perpustakaan itu memudahkan akses teknologi maklumat untuk pelajar yang sebelum ini menghadapi kekangan. “Perpustakaan digital ini membantu pelajar menguasai kemahiran komputer, Internet dan aplikasi… Continue reading

Eda Ezrin and companions claim victimisation in Kelantan police probe

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan police have verified that statements from Eda Ezrin, her husband, and a friend align in their allegations of being wronged. State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stated that all three accused two acquaintances, a man and a woman, of victimising them. “Police are actively searching for the two individuals named by… Continue reading

Keterangan Eda Ezrin, suami dan rakan konsisten, tidak mengaku miliki dadah

KOTA BHARU: Polis Kelantan menyifatkan keterangan diberikan Eda Ezrin atau Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail, 33, bersama suami dan rakannya adalah konsisten berhubung dakwaan mereka dianiaya. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata berdasarkan keterangan yang diambil, kesemua mereka mendakwa dianiaya oleh dua rakan iaitu seorang wanita dan seorang lelaki. “Setakat ini, apa yang… Continue reading

PM praises MTQHA management, Mohd Na’im urges continued dedication

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised the management of the 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Competition (MTQHA). The event concluded successfully yesterday with a significant impact on the nation. Mohd Na’im shared the prime minister’s appreciation… Continue reading

Hajiji urges public to respect Zara Qairina death investigation

TUARAN: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has urged the public to respect the ongoing investigation into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. He emphasised the importance of avoiding speculation and relying only on credible sources for updates. “The state government extends its sympathies to the family of the deceased. However, it is… Continue reading

Seni, budaya jambatan penyatu semua lapisan masyarakat – Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: Seni dan budaya berperanan sebagai jambatan yang menghubungkan semua lapisan masyarakat, sekali gus menjadi nadi pembinaan tamadun, kata Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dr Wan Azizah yang juga isteri Perdana Menteri berkata aspek tersebut menjadi nadi pembinaan sesebuah tamadun, bukan sahaja lambang kreativiti dan estetika, tetapi… Continue reading