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13MP to boost Malaysia’s competitiveness via digitalisation and value creation

KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines the country’s development strategy for the next five years to maintain competitiveness in a challenging global landscape. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan stated that national growth will be supported by comprehensive digitalisation and advanced information technology including artificial intelligence. He emphasised that the 13MP… Continue reading

Trump meets Poland’s Nawrocki at White House to discuss Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump told Polish President Karol Nawrocki that the U.S. will “help Poland protect itself” as he met on Wednesday with the conservative nationalist he had backed in Polish elections, where they are also expected to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine and energy security. Sat alongside Nawrocki in the Oval Office, Trump… Continue reading

Minor 2.9 magnitude earthquake detected in Sri Medan, Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: A minor earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was detected in the Sri Medan area of Parit Sulong, Johor, at 6.39 pm yesterday. The Malaysian Meteorological Department’s myGempa portal confirmed the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. Its epicentre was located at coordinates 1.95 degrees north and 102.99 degrees east.… Continue reading

Nigel Farage criticises UK government on free speech in US hearing

LONDON/WASHINGTON: Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, took aim at what he called Britain’s “awful authoritarian situation” on Wednesday, urging Washington to persuade the government to put an end to what he described as a clampdown on free speech. Giving evidence to the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, Farage stepped… Continue reading

Malaysia tops Asia Cup Super Four group after 2-0 victory over China

THE national hockey squad known as the Speedy Tigers secured a crucial 2-0 victory against China in their Super Four match at the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar, India yesterday. Both teams remained scoreless throughout an evenly contested first half at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium. Syed Mohamad Syafiq Syed Cholan broke… Continue reading

Malaysia tops Asia Cup Super Four group after 2-0 victory over China

Trump considers sending US troops to New Orleans to fight crime

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced he is considering sending federal troops to Louisiana to address rising crime rates. Speaking to reporters before a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump confirmed his administration is evaluating whether to deploy forces to Chicago or New Orleans. “We’re going to be going to, maybe Louisiana, and you have… Continue reading

Setangan Getam Budu declared as Kelantan heritage after 100 years

KOTA BHARU: The Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, has officially declared Setangan Getam Budu as one of Kelantan’s heritage items. The proclamation occurred during his officiation of the Kelantan Malay Textile and Heritage Festival 2025 at Istana Balai Besar. Protocol Officer of the Kelantan Sultan’s Office and festival coordinator Mohamed Safaruddin Ismail… Continue reading

BRICS membership timely shift in global order for M’sia

PETALING JAYA: China’s strong endorsement of Malaysia’s bid for full BRICS membership presents a major opportunity to expand the country’s global influence and economic ties. But analysts caution it also places Malaysia squarely in the middle of intensifying United States–China rivalry, demanding careful diplomacy. Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research senior fellow Prof Dr Azmi Hassan… Continue reading

Trump defends US strike on Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump defended a United States military strike on a Venezuelan boat he alleged was transporting illegal narcotics. Trump confirmed the operation during a press briefing in the Oval Office alongside visiting Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Wednesday. He stated the targeted vessel carried massive quantities of drugs but offered limited operational specifics.… Continue reading

Sultan of Pahang calls for prayers for Gaza humanitarian mission

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have called on Malaysians to pray for the safety and success of the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. Their Royal Highnesses expressed their hopes for the mission’s success in a message shared… Continue reading

Putin offers Ukraine talks in Moscow or warns of military force

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented Ukraine with a stark choice between negotiated peace talks in Moscow or continued military confrontation. Putin stated he would prefer to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means if common sense prevails among Ukrainian leadership. He specifically suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should come to Moscow if he… Continue reading

Jimmy O. Yang here to roast, toast, ghost your funny bones

CHEAPER than therapy, funnier than your group chat, get ready for a night of brilliant humour and relatable insights as the multi-talented comedian, actor and author Jimmy O. Yang brings his “Big & Tall” world tour to Kuala Lumpur. Yang will perform for one night only at the Idea Live Arena on Nov 23, 2025,… Continue reading

Janice Vidal set to ignite Genting stage on Nov 1

CANTOPOP powerhouse Janice Vidal is set to make a return to the Malaysian stage with her new world tour Out of Frame — a celebration of her 20-year journey in music. The tour’s inaugural show in Guangzhou was met with rave reviews, and the Malaysian leg promises to be just as spectacular. The concert will… Continue reading

UN nuclear chief urges Iran to agree on inspections deal soon

VIENNA: The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief is pressing Iran to reach an agreement on resuming inspections of its nuclear facilities as early as this week. International Atomic Energy Agency director general Rafael Grossi stated that talks with Tehran cannot continue indefinitely and require a prompt resolution. Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since… Continue reading

SARA Appreciation Credit spending hits RM117.1 million on fourth day

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) Appreciation Credit implementation reached RM117.1 million in sales on its fourth day, involving 1.8 million recipients nationwide. This amount represents an increase from the RM76.8 million spent by 1.1 million recipients on September 2. The successful transaction rate has improved to 99.7%, rising from 95% recorded on the… Continue reading

ASEAN honours green cities at 6th ESC Awards and 5th COR ceremony

LANGKAWI: The 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities Award and the 5th Certificate of Recognition ceremony highlighted regional excellence in urban environmental management tonight. Acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani congratulated all award recipients for their exemplary sustainability practices. “Your achievements are a source of pride for your nations and… Continue reading

European fans slam plans to host league football matches overseas

EUROPEAN football supporters groups have strongly criticised proposals by Spanish and Italian football federations to host domestic league matches outside Europe. Spain’s La Liga has agreed to move a Barcelona versus Villarreal match to Miami on December 20 while Serie A plans to stage AC Milan against Como in Perth on February 6. Football Supporters… Continue reading

Gabon top World Cup qualifying group after Bouanga hat-trick

DENIS BOUANGA scored a first-half hat-trick to boost Gabon’s 2026 World Cup qualifying hopes with a commanding 4-0 victory over Seychelles. The Los Angeles FC forward became the leading scorer in African qualifying with eight goals, surpassing Egypt’s Mohamed Salah by two. Yannis M’Bemba completed the rout with a late goal in the 89th minute… Continue reading

On mission to transform lives of underprivileged

KUALA LUMPUR: Amid the bustle of the capital, where traffic snarls meet towering high-rises, one man has quietly dedicated his life to transforming the lives of the homeless, one meal and one act of compassion at a time. He is Azhan Adnan, 57, better known as “Ayah Jalanan” (Father of the Streets), a former investment… Continue reading

On mission to transform lives of underprivileged

Barcelona’s Balde may miss Champions League opener with hamstring injury

BARCELONA defender Alejandro Balde faces a potential absence from the club’s Champions League opener against Newcastle after sustaining a hamstring injury during training. The left-back suffered the injury on Wednesday, with Spanish media reports estimating a recovery period of three to four weeks. Barcelona confirmed the setback in an official statement, noting that Balde sustained… Continue reading

Nagelsmann backs Wirtz to shine at Liverpool despite slow start

GERMANY coach Julian Nagelsmann has expressed confidence that new Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz will return to his best form despite a quiet beginning to his Premier League career. Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window for 125 million euros plus performance-related bonuses. The 22-year-old midfielder has yet to make a significant… Continue reading

FIFA blocks Aymeric Laporte transfer to Athletic Bilbao from Al-Nassr

ATHLETIC BILBAO confirmed that world football governing body FIFA has blocked their attempt to sign defender Aymeric Laporte from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The Basque club stated they tried to complete the transfer on September 1 but encountered external factors beyond their control that prevented the move. Spanish media reported that the necessary paperwork for… Continue reading

FIFA launches 2026 World Cup ticket sales with prices from $60

FIFA has announced the commencement of a multi-phase ticket sales process for the 2026 World Cup starting this month. Initial single seat prices will range from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,710 for the final match. These prices will vary according to demand levels throughout the sales period. Football fans will have multiple purchasing options… Continue reading

Taylor Swift a “maybe” for Super Bowl performance says NFL commissioner

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opened the door for a potential Taylor Swift Super Bowl performance while describing the possibility as a definite “maybe”. Goodell expressed his admiration for the pop icon during an appearance on NBC’s Today show while discussing potential halftime show performers. “We would always love to have Taylor play,“ Goodell said.… Continue reading

Vuelta stage shortened after pro-Palestinian protest at Bilbao finish

THE eleventh stage of the Vuelta a Espana was dramatically shortened after pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to breach the finish line area in Bilbao. Race organisers made the decision to neutralise the final three kilometres following security incidents that compromised rider safety. Protesters carrying Palestinian flags were seen pushing barriers onto the road in an attempt… Continue reading

Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek in US Open quarter-final upset

AMERICAN eighth seed Amanda Anisimova produced a stunning upset of Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday and avenge her Wimbledon final drubbing. Anisimova bounced back from a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat in July’s Wimbledon final to win 6-4, 6-3 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Polish second seed Swiatek… Continue reading

‘Victory Day’ a reminder for nations to uphold sovereignty

PETALING JAYA: The Victory Day Parade hosted by China to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is a reminder that nations must defend and uphold their sovereignty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the message is especially relevant in today’s volatile global landscape, where instability persists and… Continue reading

Senate passes 13th Malaysia Plan motion for 2026-2030 development blueprint

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara has officially passed the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan, the nation’s strategic five-year development blueprint covering the 2026-2030 period. Senate president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah confirmed that the motion received majority support from senators during today’s session. The comprehensive debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan motion spanned… Continue reading

Kerajaan Perak ambil tanggungjawab penuh insiden wanita dekati Sultan Nazrin

IPOH: Kerajaan Negeri Perak mengambil tanggungjawab sepenuhnya susulan insiden seorang wanita cuba mendekati Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah sewaktu sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Peringkat Negeri Perak. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad menegaskan bahawa pihaknya tidak akan menuding jari kepada mana-mana pihak memandangkan kejadian itu berlaku di luar jangkaan dan dalam tempoh yang sangat singkat. Beliau… Continue reading

Woman who approached Sultan Nazrin referred to Hospital Bahagia for observation

IPOH: A woman who attempted to approach the Sultan of Perak during the state-level National Day parade has been referred to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta for observation. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin confirmed the 41-year-old suspect was sent to the hospital after her remand period expired today under the Mental Health Act 2001.… Continue reading

Wanita cuba dekat Sultan Nazrin dirujuk Hospital Bahagia

IPOH: Seorang wanita tempatan yang cuba mendekati Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah di atas pentas utama sempena sambutan rasmi Hari Kebangsaan Peringkat Negeri Perak telah dirujuk ke Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta untuk pemantauan lanjut. Ketua Polis Perak Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin menyatakan wanita berusia 41 tahun itu dihantar ke hospital berkenaan mengikut peruntukan Akta Kesihatan… Continue reading

KPT sedia bawa pulang pelajar Malaysia jika rusuhan Indonesia meruncing

JOHOR BAHRU: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi akan mengambil langkah proaktif termasuk membawa pulang pelajar Malaysia sekiranya rusuhan di beberapa wilayah di Indonesia semakin meruncing. Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir berkata pihaknya menerusi pejabat Education Malaysia di negara itu sentiasa bekerjasama dengan Kementerian Luar bagi memantau keadaan semasa. Beliau berkata ketika ini terdapat… Continue reading

Dewan Negara lulus usul Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 untuk 2026-2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Negara telah meluluskan usul Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) yang menjadi rangka kerja pembangunan negara untuk tempoh 2026 hingga 2030. Yang Dipertua Dewan Negara Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah mengesahkan kelulusan usul tersebut berdasarkan sokongan majoriti ahli dewan. Perbahasan RMK13 berlangsung selama empat hari bermula 25 hingga 28 Ogos sebelum sesi penggulungan… Continue reading

Perak government takes responsibility for attempted attack on Sultan Nazrin

IPOH: The Perak state government has accepted full responsibility for the incident where a woman attempted to attack the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, during the state-level National Day celebration last Sunday. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad stressed that the state government would not blame any party since the incident occurred unexpectedly within… Continue reading

Lawatan PM Anwar ke China kukuh hubungan strategik dan diplomasi

BEIJING: Lawatan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ke China minggu ini mencerminkan peranan Malaysia yang semakin berkembang dalam diplomasi berprinsip dan strategik di tengah-tengah landskap dunia yang semakin berpecah dan berubah dengan pantas. Lawatan kerja empat hari Perdana Menteri yang berakhir hari ini menyaksikan pelbagai pertemuan peringkat tertinggi dengan pemimpin dan tokoh industri China,… Continue reading

PM Anwar shares coincidental meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in China

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had the opportunity to meet and greet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while participating in China’s Victory Day parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, at Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, this morning. Through a post on Facebook, Anwar said… Continue reading

Bung Moktar says no report filed on wife receiving RM2.8 million

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin testified in the Sessions Court that he did not file any report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission or police regarding his wife receiving RM2.8 million. The Kinabatangan MP stated the matter was already under MACC investigation when questioned by deputy public prosecutor Law Chin How. Bung Moktar disagreed… Continue reading

Warga asing kahwin rakyat tempatan untuk berniaga secara sah di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Perkahwinan dengan rakyat tempatan telah dikenal pasti sebagai modus operandi utama warga asing untuk menjalankan perniagaan secara sah di Malaysia. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh menjelaskan bahawa Akta Pendaftaran Perniagaan 1956 hanya membenarkan warganegara dan pemastautin tetap mendaftar perniagaan milikan tunggal atau perkongsian. “Terdapat warga… Continue reading

Pakar patologi dedah Zara Qairina tidak mungkin terjatuh atau ditolak

KOTA KINABALU: Pakar Patologi Forensik Dr Jessie Hiu memberi keterangan bahawa Zara Qairina Mahathir tidak mungkin terjatuh secara tidak sengaja atau ditolak dari koridor asrama sekolahnya. Beliau menyatakan ketinggian palang logam mendatar pada penghadang konkrit di tingkat tiga adalah 118 sentimeter manakala ketinggian mangsa semasa hidup ialah 154 sentimeter. Perbezaan 36 sentimeter antara ketinggian mangsa… Continue reading

34 ditahan dalam serbuan sindiket judi dalam talian di Sungai Buloh

SHAH ALAM: Polis menahan 34 warga asing termasuk seorang lelaki tempatan yang disyaki terlibat dalam sindiket perjudian dalam talian di sebuah rumah teres di Sungai Buloh. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar berkata serbuan kira-kira 5.10 pagi Sabtu lepas itu membabitkan 29 lelaki dan lima perempuan berusia antara 19 hingga 33 tahun. Beliau mendedahkan sindiket… Continue reading

Lelaki ditahan disyaki ceroboh rumah di Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: Polis menahan seorang lelaki malam tadi yang disyaki menceroboh sebuah rumah di Bandar Perdana dekat sini pada pagi semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Muda ACP Hanyan Ramlan berkata penganggur berusia 21 tahun itu ditahan pada pukul 11.30 malam di kawasan perumahan Taman Sidam Kiri. Lelaki itu didapati positif dadah jenis Methamphetamine dan Amphetamine… Continue reading

Kerajaan bangun model AI tempatan Bahasa Malaysia kurangkan kebergantungan asing

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan sedang memperhalusi pembangunan teknologi kecerdasan buatan versi tempatan menggunakan Bahasa Malaysia sepenuhnya bagi menyokong kedaulatan digital dan keselamatan data negara. Timbalan Menteri Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong berkata inisiatif dikenali sebagai Model Bahasa Raya Kebangsaan (NLLM) itu dilaksanakan dengan kerjasama industri, universiti, dan penyedia tempatan. Beliau menyatakan agenda AI dalam Rancangan Malaysia… Continue reading

Malaysia fokus angkat martabat ASEAN di Sidang Kemuncak ke-47 Oktober

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia terus komited mengekalkan momentum positif Kepengerusian ASEAN 2025 yang hanya berbaki empat bulan khususnya dalam menjamin kejayaan penganjuran Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 dan sidang-sidang kemuncak berkaitan pada Oktober ini. Timbalan Menteri Luar Datuk Mohamad Alamin berkata kehadiran pemimpin utama dunia pada bulan depan akan mengangkat profil Malaysia sebagai hab diplomasi serantau yang… Continue reading

KPM laksanakan audit keselamatan di sekolah berasrama seluruh negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) sedang giat melaksanakan audit keselamatan di semua sekolah berasrama di seluruh negara. Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad berkata audit keselamatan telah dilaksanakan di 54 sekolah berasrama dari 24 hingga 29 Ogos lepas. Sekolah yang diperiksa terbahagi kepada sekolah berasrama penuh, asrama pusat, asrama desa dan asrama sekolah harian.… Continue reading

Warga emas rugi RM563,560 jadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan dalam talian

BATU PAHAT: Seorang lelaki warga emas mengalami kerugian berjumlah RM563,560 selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud yang diiklankan secara dalam talian. Ketua Polis Daerah Batu Pahat ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani menyatakan lelaki berusia 73 tahun itu tertarik dengan iklan pelaburan di laman Facebook yang menawarkan pulangan tinggi pada 2 April lepas. Mangsa kemudian… Continue reading

MOHE ready to evacuate Malaysian students from Indonesia if unrest worsens

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Higher Education stands ready to evacuate Malaysian students from Indonesia should civil unrest in the neighbouring country escalate further. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir confirmed the ministry’s proactive preparations during a press conference following the Digital Innovation Creativepreneur 3.0 Programme launch. He stated that the ministry maintains constant… Continue reading

Jurulatih Singapura seru pemain kawal emosi hadapi Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua jurulatih sementara Singapura Gavin Lee mengingatkan pemainnya supaya sentiasa mengawal emosi dalam aksi perlawanan persahabatan antarabangsa Tier 1 menentang Malaysia di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil esok. Gavin yang dilantik ke jawatan itu pada Jun berikutan peletakan jawatan Tsutomu Ogura menyedari pengurusan emosi amat penting untuk pemain dan barisan kejurulatihan dalam perlawanan berintensiti… Continue reading

Penyelesaian tambahan JENDELA Fasa 2 diumum suku keempat 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Penyelesaian tambahan untuk memperluas capaian internet berkelajuan tinggi di kawasan luar bandar melalui Pelan Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) Fasa 2 dijadualkan diumumkan pada suku keempat tahun ini. Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi Teo Nie Ching menyatakan pelaksanaan fasa baharu melalui Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) memberi tumpuan kepada Sabah dan Sarawak. Beliau menjelaskan faktor… Continue reading