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Thunderstorm warning for eight Malaysian states until 1am

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across eight states until 1am on Wednesday. Affected areas in Kelantan include Gua Musang while Terengganu sees impacts in Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman. Pahang districts of Jerantut, Kuantan and Pekan face similar weather conditions… Continue reading

MACC detains three for false claims in Sabah and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained three individuals in separate cases involving false claims in Sabah and Selangor. In Sabah, two businesspersons were arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims under the Small and Medium Industry (SMI) Assistance Programme. The suspects, a man and a woman in their 50s, were detained at the… Continue reading

JPJ Melaka sita tujuh kenderaan mewah bernilai RM6 juta

MELAKA: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Melaka menyita tujuh kenderaan mewah bernilai hampir RM6 juta dalam Op Khas Luxury sejak 1 Julai lalu. Pengarah JPJ Melaka Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop berkata kenderaan terbabit termasuk Bentley, Porsche, BMW dan Toyota Alphard. Kenderaan tersebut disita kerana pelbagai kesalahan seperti lesen tamat tempoh dan tiada insurans. Beliau menyatakan pemilik… Continue reading

Transformasi modul pendidikan PUSPEN kepada TVET bantu bekas penagih

DENGKIL: Modul pendidikan di Pusat Pemulihan Penagihan Narkotik (PUSPEN) akan diubah suai kepada modul Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET). Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyatakan transformasi ini membuka peluang kerjaya profesional kepada bekas klien pusat tersebut. Beliau menekankan pendekatan baharu diperlukan untuk memastikan mereka kembali produktif dalam komuniti selepas… Continue reading

Hubungan kerajaan negeri-persekutuan penting untuk pembangunan Sabah – Hajiji

RANAU: Hubungan kukuh antara kerajaan negeri dan Persekutuan amat penting dalam memastikan pembangunan berterusan dapat dilaksanakan di Sabah. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor menegaskan bahawa kerjasama erat antara GRS dan PH telah membawa kemajuan kepada negeri ini. “Kita mahu hubungan erat dengan kerajaan Persekutuan untuk memastikan kestabilan dan kemakmuran rakyat,” katanya. Beliau menyatakan lebih… Continue reading

Israel prepares for costly Gaza City battle as Hamas digs in

JERUSALEM: Israeli forces are bracing for a gruelling battle in Gaza City, where Hamas fighters are deeply entrenched. Security experts warn the operation will be difficult and costly due to the dense urban environment. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to target Hamas’s last strongholds in Gaza City and central camps. Gaza… Continue reading

Typhoon Podul forces evacuations as Taiwan braces for impact

TAIPEI: Nearly 2,000 people in Taiwan will be evacuated from their homes as Typhoon Podul approaches the island. The typhoon is expected to make landfall along the southeast coast on Wednesday before crossing into the Taiwan Strait. Average wind speeds could reach 133 kilometres per hour, with gusts up to 166kph, according to the Central… Continue reading

Prosedur keselamatan hot refuelling dilanggar sebelum nahas helikopter Bentong

KUALA LUMPUR: Laporan awal nahas helikopter di Bentong pada 6 Februari mendedahkan pelanggaran Prosedur Kerja Selamat (SWP) semasa proses hot refuelling sehari sebelum kejadian. Menurut Biro Siasatan Kemalangan Udara (AAIB), rakaman video menunjukkan kru Indonesia dan juruterbang helikopter Bell 206L4 tidak mematuhi SWP yang ditetapkan. “Ketidakpatuhan ini menimbulkan potensi risiko dan boleh membawa kepada keadaan… Continue reading

MOE to clarify bullying guidelines through stakeholder engagement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education will organise engagement sessions with stakeholders to clarify existing guidelines on managing bullying cases. Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated this initiative follows one of four demands in the #JusticeForZara memorandum submitted by student activists. She confirmed the ministry remains open to suggestions for improving current bullying protocols. The announcement was… Continue reading

PM Anwar gariskan lima tonggak rangka kerja AI Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menggariskan lima tonggak utama dalam Rangka Kerja Negara Kecerdasan Buatan (AI). Lima tonggak itu merangkumi dasar berpandangan ke hadapan serta tenaga kerja dinamik dan celik digital. Infrastruktur digital yang selamat dan dipercayai turut menjadi salah satu tonggak penting dalam pelaksanaan AI. Pemerkasaan kepercayaan digital dan pelaburan strategik… Continue reading

26% rise in NTL notices at KLIA1 from May to July

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) recorded a 26% surge in Not to Land (NTL) notices issued at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) between May and July this year. The agency stated that NTL cases climbed from 900 in May to 987 in June before reaching 1,134 in July. AKPS… Continue reading

Malaysia terus komitmen teraju pertumbuhan bandar mampan ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia menegaskan semula komitmennya untuk memimpin inisiatif pertumbuhan bandar mampan dan inklusif di rantau ASEAN. Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming menyatakan bahawa Malaysia memainkan peranan penting sebagai penyelaras serantau dan pendokong global dalam pembangunan bandar lestari. “Kita perlu memudahkan pertukaran dasar dan kerjasama antara bandar untuk mencapai tadbir urus yang… Continue reading

RM1.05 million allocated for Duchess of Kent Hospital upgrades in Sandakan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health has allocated RM1.05 million for minor upgrades and improvements at the Duchess of Kent Hospital in Sandakan. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed the funding will address urgent needs in the surgical ward and other medical and non-medical requirements. He stated the allocation will enhance patient comfort by… Continue reading

Anggota beruniform direman sprm atas disyaki subahat butiran palsu

SEREMBAN: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia Negeri Sembilan mereman seorang anggota beruniform atas tuduhan bersubahat mengemukakan butiran palsu. Kes melibatkan tuntutan bayaran kad kredit syarikat bagi tempahan hotel berjumlah RM55,000 untuk kepentingan peribadi. Majistret Saiful Sayoti mengeluarkan perintah reman empat hari hingga 15 Ogos selepas membenarkan permohonan SPRM. Suspek lelaki berusia 20-an ditahan semalam ketika memberi… Continue reading

Pembandaran ASEAN perlu seimbangkan kemakmuran dan kesaksamaan – Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN perlu memastikan kemakmuran hasil pembandaran pesat dinikmati secara saksama tanpa mengorbankan golongan rentan, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Beliau menyatakan kawasan bandar di ASEAN kini didiami lebih 370 juta orang dan menyumbang 70 peratus kepada KDNK serantau. Pusat bandar dijangka menjadi pemacu utama pertumbuhan menjelang 2050 dengan tujuh daripada… Continue reading

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight with 100 meteors per hour

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak intensity late tonight into early tomorrow morning, with up to 100 meteors potentially visible per hour. The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) confirmed the annual celestial event, which occurs between July and August, can be observed without telescopes in areas free from light pollution. However, MYSA… Continue reading

MCMC tingkatkan kesedaran jenayah siber melalui kempen internet selamat

LABUAN: Penipuan perbankan dalam talian kini mengatasi jenayah kecil lain sebagai isu utama di pulau bebas cukai ini. Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) menyatakan kebimbangan terhadap peningkatan kes jenayah siber. Pengarah MCMC Wilayah Persekutuan Faisal Hamdi Mohammed Ghouth berkata kempen kesedaran akan dipergiat. Tujuan kempen adalah untuk melengkapkan masyarakat dengan pengetahuan melindungi diri daripada… Continue reading

Remaja lelaki lemas dalam parit di Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Seorang remaja lelaki berusia 13 tahun ditemukan lemas di dalam parit berhampiran Dewan Orang Ramai Parit Senah, Parit Ya’ani Tengah dekat Yong Peng pagi tadi. Pusat Gerakan Operasi, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Johor mengesahkan menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 10.48 pagi. Sebanyak tujuh anggota bomba bersama satu jentera Fire Rescue Tender (FRT)… Continue reading

Perak paddy farmers get faster access to disaster aid without official declaration

TAIPING: Perak paddy farmers affected by drought, floods or storms can now seek financial aid without waiting for formal disaster declarations under the Paddy Crop Disaster Fund. State Department of Agriculture director Norsiyenti Othman urged farmers to document crop damage by photographing affected fields and filing police reports. Applicants must submit evidence to either the… Continue reading

Saksi nafi dua tertuduh kes culik warga Palestin dipukul dipaksa mengaku

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pegawai polis menafikan dakwaan bahawa dua tertuduh dalam kes penculikan lelaki warga Palestin dipukul sehingga mengalami kecederaan serius. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif, 42, menyangkal dakwaan peguam bahawa tertuduh kelima dan keenam dipukul sehingga lidah terkoyak. Beliau merupakan saksi pendakwaan ketiga dalam kes yang melibatkan lapan tertuduh. Tertuduh termasuk Tengku Arif Bongsu Tengku… Continue reading

Laman Malaysia MADANI promotes sustainable values and national unity

PUTRAJAYA: Laman Malaysia MADANI, a newly launched landscaped area at the Botanical Garden, embodies national identity through design elements reflecting sustainability, well-being, innovation, respect, trust, and compassion. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar emphasised that the garden serves as an educational platform for visitors to grasp MADANI’s principles and aspirations.… Continue reading

UK unemployment steady at 4.7% amid tax hikes and US tariffs

LONDON: Britain’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.7 percent in the three months to June, marking a four-year high. The Office for National Statistics confirmed the figure matched the previous quarter’s rate, the highest since June 2021. A business tax hike introduced in April under the Labour government’s budget has contributed to hiring slowdowns. US… Continue reading

China imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports

BEIJING: China will impose temporary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports starting Thursday. The commerce ministry stated the preliminary investigation found Canadian shipments caused substantial damage to domestic industries. A 75.8 percent duty will apply as deposits while final measures are determined. This follows China’s March decision to impose 100 percent surcharges on Canadian rapeseed… Continue reading

Thai soldier injured in Cambodia border landmine explosion amid tensions

BANGKOK: A Thai soldier was severely wounded after stepping on a landmine near the Cambodia border on Tuesday. The Royal Thai Army reported the explosion occurred around 9:00 am during a patrol close to the contested Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin province. Army spokesman Winthai Suvaree accused Cambodia of planting new landmines in… Continue reading

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Papua, Indonesia; no tsunami threat

PAPUA: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia’s Papua region on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake’s epicentre was located approximately 193 kilometres northwest of Abepura town. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no tsunami threat following the tremor. No immediate reports of casualties or structural damage have been recorded.… Continue reading

Bandar Kuching MP calls for end to contract doctor system

KUALA LUMPUR: The welfare of healthcare workers took centre stage in Parliament today during debates on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen of Bandar Kuching urged the government to scrap the contract system for doctors to tackle staff shortages in Ministry of Health facilities. He stressed that those with over three years… Continue reading

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