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Johor leads data centre investments with RM164.45 billion approved projects

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has become Malaysia’s top data centre investment destination, with 42 projects worth RM164.45 billion approved as of the second quarter of 2025. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi revealed that these projects will generate more than 6,000 high-quality jobs. He added that these initiatives will contribute 78.6 per cent of the… Continue reading

Jean-Paul de Marigny named Sabah FC head coach for 2025/26 season

SABAH FC has officially appointed Jean-Paul de Marigny as their new head coach for the 2025/2026 Malaysia League season. The announcement was made today, with the Australian coach taking over immediately. Jean-Paul brings a wealth of experience from the Australian A-League, having worked with clubs like Western Sydney Wanderers, Newcastle Jets, and Melbourne Victory. He… Continue reading

Fahmi doakan anak Rafizi segera sembuh selepas serangan di Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil mendoakan anak bekas Menteri Ekonomi Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli yang diserang di sebuah pusat beli-belah di Putrajaya petang tadi agar segera sembuh. Beliau turut berharap keluarga Rafizi diberikan keselamatan selepas kejadian itu. “Sebagai seorang bapa dengan anak-anak yang hampir sama usia anak saudara Rafizi Ramli, saya juga amat… Continue reading

PM Anwar mahu siasatan telus kes serangan anak Rafizi Ramli

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyeru agar siasatan telus dijalankan berhubung kes serangan terhadap anak bekas Menteri Ekonomi Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Beliau menyatakan perkara itu telah dimaklumkan kepada Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail bagi memastikan keadilan ditegakkan. “Kita masih belum reda dari gejala buli di sekolah, muncul pula… Continue reading

Maszlee proposes 5-point plan to address school bullying in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik has proposed a five-point plan to tackle bullying in schools, including a National Student Rights Charter. The charter would ensure equal protection for all students in both public and private institutions, safeguarding their dignity and safety. Maszlee also called for a legal definition of bullying, covering physical… Continue reading

KDN jamin siasatan adil insiden serangan anak Rafizi Ramli

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail memberi jaminan bahawa semua siasatan berhubung insiden terhadap anak Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli dijalankan secara adil dan berlandaskan undang-undang, tanpa dipengaruhi status atau latar belakang mana-mana pihak. Beliau berkata Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) memandang serius kejadian itu dan pihak Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah digerakkan untuk… Continue reading

Kedutaan Malaysia di Indonesia jalin kerjasama antirasuah dengan SPRM

PUTRAJAYA: Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Indonesia menyatakan komitmen untuk bekerjasama dengan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) dalam melaksanakan program pendidikan antirasuah melibatkan pegawai dan pelajar Malaysia di republik itu. Pengarah Bahagian Pendidikan Masyarakat (PenMas) SPRM Datuk Ahmad Nizam Ismail berkata SPRM menyambut baik hasrat itu dan memberikan komitmen jitu bagi menjayakan program berkenaan. “Antara program… Continue reading

Belarus to test nuclear-capable missiles in Russia joint drills near NATO border

MOSCOW: Belarus will conduct deployment exercises for Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles during the joint Zapad-2025 military drills near the eastern borders of the EU and NATO. The former Soviet republic remains a crucial ally of Russia, relying heavily on its eastern neighbour for both economic and military support. Belarus previously allowed Russian forces to use… Continue reading

UN urges Sri Lanka to prosecute war crimes under new government

GENEVA: The United Nations human rights chief has called on Sri Lanka’s new government to end impunity for war crimes and human rights abuses. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk described the current moment as a “historic opportunity” for the country to reform. “Today, an opportunity presents itself for Sri Lanka to break… Continue reading

Turkey and Syria warn Israel against destabilising actions in war-torn nation

ANKARA: Turkey and Syria issued a joint warning to Israel over its military activities in Syrian territory during high-level diplomatic talks on Wednesday. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated “certain actors are bothered by the positive developments in Syria” while standing alongside Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani. “Israel is currently one of the biggest actors in… Continue reading

Polis nasihat orang ramai elak perhimpunan di Kepala Batas esok

GEORGE TOWN: Polis Pulau Pinang menasihatkan orang ramai supaya tidak menyertai sebarang perhimpunan di kawasan kedai perkakasan di Kepala Batas esok, yang sebelum ini tular di media sosial kerana mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang terbalik. Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Azizee Ismail berkata ia bertujuan bagi menjamin keselamatan penduduk setempat dan ketenteraman awam. “Pihak polis menggesa semua… Continue reading

Anak bekas menteri diserang di pusat beli-belah Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis mengesahkan anak seorang bekas menteri diserang dalam kejadian di sebuah pusat beli-belah di Putrajaya petang tadi. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar berkata kejadian dipercayai berlaku kira-kira 2 petang di kawasan mengambil dan menurun penumpang. “Kejadian tersebut berlaku…ketika mangsa dilaporkan bersama ibunya dan pemandu mereka,” katanya ketika dihubungi Bernama di sini, hari… Continue reading

Kelantan onion project first harvest to yield 18.4 tonnes

BACHOK: The Kelantan onion cultivation project is progressing well, with the first harvest expected to produce 18.4 tonnes within two weeks. Kelantan Agriculture Department director NorBahani Zakaria confirmed the crop at the Permanent Food Production Park in Telong spans 4.6 hectares. The project involves two shallot varieties, Baw 1 and Baw 2, cultivated by 10… Continue reading

Kes Zara kini fokus siasatan jenayah termasuk buli, kata PDRM

KUALA LUMPUR: Siasatan kes kematian pelajar tingkatan satu Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tun Datu Mustapha di Papar, Sabah kini menjurus kepada elemen jenayah termasuk kesalahan buli. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman Datuk M. Kumar berkata pasukan khas sembilan pegawai dan anggota yang dihantar ke Sabah pada 11 Ogos lalu telah membuat dua dapatan penting… Continue reading

Polis buru suspek kes mayat bayi lelaki ditemui di PPR Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: Polis sedang giat memburu suspek terlibat dalam kes penemuan mayat bayi lelaki pramatang yang dibalut kain lampin berhampiran tong sampah di sebuah taman permainan Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) di sini. Ketua Polis Daerah Gua Musang Superintenden Sik Choon Foo berkata mayat bayi itu ditemui dalam keadaan ditanam di kawasan taman permainan PPR pada… Continue reading

Murid tahun dua patah tulang hidung diserang rakan sekolah di Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang murid lelaki tahun dua mengalami kecederaan serius termasuk retak tulang mata dan patah tulang hidung selepas diserang oleh beberapa rakan sekolah pada 30 Julai lalu. Ibu mangsa berusia 37 tahun mendedahkan anaknya pulang dari sekolah dalam keadaan berdarah dan lebam di bahagian muka sekitar jam 4 petang. “Dia pulang dalam keadaan berdarah… Continue reading

Malaysia’s 13MP focuses on AI and 5G for digital transformation

KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) places strong emphasis on technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo stated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has prioritised the AI Nation Framework as a key initiative. The framework aims to maximise Malaysia’s 5G network for digital… Continue reading

England cancer survival improvements slow, prompting calls for new strategy

LONDON: Improvements in cancer survival rates in England and Wales have slowed down significantly since 2010, according to a major study released Wednesday, leading to calls for an urgent national cancer plan. The study, conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, measured the survival index for 10.8 million adults diagnosed with cancer… Continue reading

Police confirm assault on former minister’s son in Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed an assault on the son of a former minister at a shopping mall in Putrajaya. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the incident occurred around 2 pm at the mall’s pick-up and drop-off area. “The incident occurred when the victim was reportedly with his mother and their driver,” he… Continue reading

Russia dismisses European Ukraine diplomacy as insignificant ahead of Trump-Putin summit

MOSCOW: Russia has dismissed European diplomatic consultations with Ukraine as “insignificant” ahead of a crucial summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian foreign ministry deputy spokesman Alexey Fadeev stated, “We consider the consultations sought by the Europeans to be politically and practically insignificant.” He accused the European Union of undermining… Continue reading

NGOs call for UK probe into Telegraph sale over China influence concerns

LONDON: Nine human rights and freedom of expression organisations have demanded the UK government investigate The Telegraph newspaper’s sale to US investment group RedBird Capital over concerns about Chinese influence. An open letter to UK media minister Lisa Nandy cited “RedBird Capital’s ties to China” as threatening “media pluralism, transparency, and information integrity in the… Continue reading

Zara Qairina’s passing unites Malaysians – Nurul Izzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The passing of Zara Qairina Mahathir has united Malaysians beyond boundaries and differences, according to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar. She expressed deep empathy as a mother, understanding the grief of Zara’s mother, who wished only for her child to grow up healthy and happy. “Zara Qairina was like… Continue reading

Estonia expels Russian diplomat over alleged interference in state affairs

TALLINN: Estonia has expelled a Russian diplomat for allegedly interfering in the Baltic nation’s internal affairs, marking the latest diplomatic clash between the two countries. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated the diplomat actively participated in actions undermining Estonia’s constitutional order and legal framework. “The Russian embassy’s ongoing interference in the internal affairs of the Republic… Continue reading

Myanmar air strike kills eight in stranded civilian convoy near Mandalay

YANGON: A Myanmar military air strike struck a civilian supply convoy stranded between junta forces and anti-coup rebels near Mandalay, killing at least eight people according to local witnesses. Two residents from Sagaing region confirmed the attack occurred on Monday when aircraft bombed stationary trucks blocked by ongoing clashes near Taung Yin village, just 17… Continue reading

RM600m allocated for new HTJ2 hospital in Seremban

SEREMBAN: A new Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban 2 (HTJ2) will be built with an allocation of RM600 million. The facility will occupy a 13.35-hectare site near the Seremban Health Clinic in Jalan Rasah. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun confirmed the development today. The hospital is expected to provide at least 400 beds… Continue reading

Couple hired by loan shark arrested for deadly Segamat house fire

JOHOR BAHRU: A couple allegedly hired by a Singapore-based loan shark has been arrested for a deadly house fire in Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat. The fire on July 25 claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman and damaged five houses. Johor police chief Commissioner Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed the arrests of the suspects, aged 21… Continue reading

150 species saved in England but wildlife decline continues

LONDON: A £13 million conservation programme in England has successfully protected 150 threatened species but faces urgent calls for further action to reverse biodiversity decline. Natural England revealed its Species Recovery Programme supported animals and plants including water vole, oystercatcher, lady’s slipper orchid, the hazel dormouse and Atlantic salmon through targeted interventions. “From the Lizard… Continue reading

Two die of food poisoning after Tawau wedding reception

KOTA KINABALU: A tragic case of suspected food poisoning has resulted in the deaths of a woman and her son who attended a wedding reception in Tawau last weekend. A female relative of the deceased aged 24 lodged a police report at 10.30 am on Tuesday after both victims died, Tawau deputy OCPD Supt Champin… Continue reading

Thai court to decide on PM’s dismissal case by end of August

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has set 29 August as the date to deliver its verdict on a case seeking Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s removal from office. A group of conservative senators filed the case accusing the prime minister of misconduct during a diplomatic row with Cambodia that triggered deadly border clashes. The court stated it… Continue reading

Malaysian golfers miss Maybank Championship spot by one shot

MALAYSIAN golfers Ng Jing Xuen and Genevieve Ling narrowly missed qualifying for the Maybank Championship 2025 after finishing tied-sixth at the ASEAN Qualifier. Both players ended with a three-over-par 147 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, just one stroke behind the qualification cut. Thailand’s Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul claimed victory with a seven-under-par 137, leading… Continue reading

Bangladesh probes ex-leader Hasina’s family in corruption cases

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission presented court testimonies on Wednesday alleging power abuses by ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family, including British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq. Three ACC officials detailed accusations in separate cases involving the alleged illegal acquisition of valuable land plots near Dhaka. Siddiq, who resigned as Britain’s anti-corruption minister in January… Continue reading

Anwar Condemns ‘Malicious’ Attack on Rafizi’s Son

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the recent attack on the child of Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, describing it as a “malicious and treacherous act.” “We are still grappling with the issue of bullying in schools, and now another deeply regrettable act has occurred,” Anwar said in a statement… Continue reading

Two secondary schoolgirls charged with assault and unlawful confinement in Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: Two 13-year-old girls pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to charges of assault and unlawful confinement of a schoolmate. The Form One students denied the joint charges read before Magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. Lawyer N Nagaratnam, representing both accused, confirmed the first charge involved injuring the victim in a school… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan mandates Jalur Gemilang display for civil servants

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government has made it compulsory for department heads and civil servants to fly the Jalur Gemilang and state flag at their residences until Sept 16. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun stated that department heads, including those residing outside the state, must display both flags at their homes. He added that… Continue reading

Home Ministry probes attack on Rafizi’s son

PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed grave concern following an incident involving an attack on the child of Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli in Putrajaya today. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said he had personally contacted Rafizi to convey sympathy and concern to him and his family.… Continue reading

Chinese man sues gym after paying over RM500k for 300-year membership, owner disappears

A fitness enthusiast in eastern China has taken a gym to court after spending over 870,000 yuan (approx. RM506,580) on memberships and lessons spanning an astonishing 300 years — only for the management to vanish with his money. The man, identified as Jin, told Zhejiang Television that he had been a loyal member of Ranyan… Continue reading

Rafizi’s son attacked with syringe at Putrajaya mall

PETALING JAYA: The son of Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli was attacked with a syringe by an unidentified assailant outside a shopping mall in Putrajaya today. In a statement, Rafizi said the incident occurred at about 1.45pm as his wife and child were getting into their car to leave the mall. “Suddenly,… Continue reading

Tour de France Singapore Criterium returns for fourth edition in 2025

THE Tour de France Singapore Criterium returns for its fourth edition on 1–2 November 2025, bringing the speed, strategy, and spectacle of elite cycling back to the streets of Marina Bay. Leading this year’s line-up is Jasper Philipsen, to reclaim the Tour de France Singapore Criterium title he won in 2023, after being edged out… Continue reading

RM4.15 bil approved for 17 Kelantan projects including flood mitigation

KOTA BHARU: The federal government has approved RM4.15 billion for 17 development projects in Kelantan through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS). Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud confirmed the allocation includes flood mitigation initiatives to protect residents and property. He stated the flood mitigation projects reflect strong collaboration and timely execution by all… Continue reading

Zara Qairina death probe shifts to criminal elements, bullying

KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah, which was initially classified as sudden death, will now focus on possible criminal elements, including bullying. At a press conference here today, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director… Continue reading

Rafizi’s son hospitalised after Putrajaya mall car park attack

PETALING JAYA: The 12-year-old son of Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli (pic) is receiving medical treatment following an assault that took place at a shopping mall car park in Putrajaya, today. Rafizi confirmed his child’s condition to media outlets, stating that his son is “undergoing check and will be under observation.” The former PKR deputy president… Continue reading

Grab Malaysia partners with Liga Wanita Nasional (LWN) championing women’s empowerment in sports

WOMEN’S football is gaining momentum in Malaysia, and Grab Malaysia is proud to partner with Liga Wanita Nasional (LWN) as the ‘Official e-Hailing & Food Delivery Platform’ for the league. It aims to elevate the league and amplify the voices of women athletes, ensuring women’s football receives the recognition and support it deserves. The collaboration… Continue reading

Premier League Trophy coming to KL

THE Premier League Trophy is coming to Kuala Lumpur this August, and Guinness is inviting eligible Premier League fans to be part of a moment that will go down in football history. From 22 to 24 August 2025, the iconic Trophy will be on display at Pavilion KL. On the first day, Friday, 22 August,… Continue reading

Israel approves new Gaza offensive plan amid ceasefire talks in Cairo

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday it had authorised operational plans for a renewed offensive in Gaza, following the security cabinet’s directive to capture Gaza City. Armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir “approved the main framework for the IDF’s operational plan in the Gaza Strip,“ according to an official army statement. Prime Minister… Continue reading

Three Malaysian teens to train at Tottenham Hotspur via Dashing Talent Scholarship

THREE young Malaysian footballers will get the chance to train at Tottenham Hotspur’s elite academy in London. The opportunity comes through the Dashing Talent Scholarship, an initiative by a men’s grooming brand, targeting players aged 15 to 18. A total of 120 shortlisted talents will compete for the three coveted spots at the prestigious English… Continue reading

European satellite launches to boost extreme weather monitoring

KOUROU: A new European satellite designed to improve extreme weather monitoring blasted into orbit aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from French Guiana. The MetOp-SGA1 satellite will provide earlier warnings for deadly heatwaves, storms and other disasters across Europe as part of a US-led global weather tracking system. “Metop-SGA1 observations will help meteorologists improve short- and… Continue reading

Swiss pilot breaks solar plane altitude record with 9,521-metre flight

GENEVA: Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan has set a new altitude record for solar-powered electric aircraft by reaching 9,521 metres during a landmark flight from Sion airport. The SolarStratos team confirmed the achievement on Wednesday, surpassing the previous 9,235-metre record held since 2010 by Solar Impulse pilot Andre Borschberg. Domjan’s five-hour and nine-minute flight utilised warm… Continue reading

Greece battles wildfire near Patras as heatwave fuels blazes across Europe

ATHENS: Firefighters are working tirelessly to control a wildfire threatening Greece’s third-largest city Patras, one of more than 20 fires prompting the country to request European Union support. Strong winds and arid conditions have intensified fires nationwide during a heatwave affecting southern Europe, with Spain, Portugal, Montenegro and Albania also combating blazes. Since early Wednesday,… Continue reading

Police probe UTM Palapes cadet’s death, record 22 statements

JOHOR BAHRU: Police have taken statements from 22 individuals as part of the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Johor police chief Comm Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed the statements were collected from doctors, family members, friends, and coaches. Authorities are still awaiting the full post-mortem report from Kota… Continue reading

Zelensky urges allies to counter Russian deception in Ukraine war

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Ukraine and its allies must resist Russian deception tactics as they prepare for crucial diplomatic talks in Berlin. “Pressure must be exerted on Russia for the sake of a fair peace,“ Zelensky stated on social media ahead of meetings with European leaders and US president Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader… Continue reading