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Bung Moktar denies receiving RM2.8 million bribes in Felcra case

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinabatangan member of parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin told the Sessions Court he did not receive RM2.8 million in bribes directly or indirectly from two Public Mutual Berhad investment agents. The 65 year old politician stated that no prosecution witnesses had produced video recordings, photographs or recorded conversations to prove any money… Continue reading

Gen Z did not miss the boat; they are building a new one

THERE is a narrative going around that Gen Z entered the workforce at the worst possible time. A pandemic disrupted their education. A recession tightened job markets. And now, just as they are trying to find their footing, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of every industry. But what if we have got the story… Continue reading

Asia kekal teraju pembuatan cip lima tahun akan datang – Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia akan mengekalkan kepimpinannya dalam pembuatan cip untuk tempoh lima tahun akan datang, disokong oleh kelebihan kos, ekosistem yang mantap dan kepakaran teknikal yang mendalam, kata Moody’s Ratings hari ini. Ketegangan geopolitik dan ketidaktentuan ekonomi mendorong syarikat-syarikat semikonduktor Asia untuk mempelbagaikan operasi secara geografi. “Asia kini menguasai lebih 75 peratus daripada keseluruhan kapasiti… Continue reading

Muhammad Rawi dilantik Ketua Pengarah baharu Agensi Nuklear Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Teknologi) Agensi Nuklear Malaysia Dr Muhammad Rawi Mohamed Zin dilantik sebagai Ketua Pengarah agensi itu berkuat kuasa hari ini. Muhammad Rawi menggantikan Dr Rosli Darmawan yang bersara wajib pada 3 Julai lepas. Pelantikan beliau dibuat berdasarkan kelayakan, pengalaman luas dan kepakaran dalam bidang penyelidikan teknologi nuklear. Beliau… Continue reading

Institut IINTAS UIAM langkah strategik tangani cabaran serantau ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Penubuhan Institut Pengajian Antarabangsa dan ASEAN (IINTAS) di bawah Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) menandakan langkah penting dalam memperkukuh kepimpinan Malaysia dalam ASEAN. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata IINTAS akan memperkasakan peranan serantau Malaysia dengan menghasilkan kajian berwibawa, idea dasar dan pandangan strategik untuk menyokong perpaduan ASEAN dan kedudukannya pada peringkat… Continue reading

Vape wave: Teens face new threat

MALAYSIA’S fight against tobacco is entering a troubling new phase. While the country has made commendable progress in reducing cigarette smoking among teenagers, a new and insidious trend has emerged – vaping. Marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping is gaining popularity among adolescents, threatening to undermine national public health goals under the 13th… Continue reading

SCO perlu jadi model pelaksanaan Inisiatif Tadbir Urus Global – Xi Jinping

TIANJIN: Pertubuhan Kerjasama Shanghai (SCO) harus memainkan peranan sebagai peneraju dan model dalam melaksanakan Inisiatif Tadbir Urus Global (GGI). Presiden China Xi Jinping membuat kenyataan itu ketika berucap pada Mesyuarat ‘SCO Plus’ yang dipengerusikannya di Pusat Pameran dan Konvensyen Meijiang. Xi berkata prinsip tidak bersekutu, tidak berkonfrontasi dan tidak menyasarkan pihak ketiga perlu terus dijunjung.… Continue reading

Stop playing with your nasi

LET’S talk about a modern Malaysian tragedy – no, not the potholes or the price of kopi ais, though those are scandalous too. I am talking about food wastage. You know, that beautiful spread of lauk at a kenduri or buffet lines longer than a queue for free iPhones, and three hours later, plates are… Continue reading

20 missing after deadly Indonesia protests over lawmaker perks

JAKARTA: At least twenty people are missing after violent protests in Indonesia sparked by lavish perks for lawmakers that have widened to include anger against police. A rights group confirmed the disappearances on Tuesday as unrest continues across Southeast Asia’s largest economy. At least six people have been killed since protests erupted last week, intensified… Continue reading

Suntory CEO resigns after police probe into cannabis-related investigation

TOKYO: Suntory Holdings CEO and Chairman Takeshi Niinami has tendered his resignation following a police investigation into whether he violated the law prohibiting possession of cannabis. Niinami, a high-profile and outspoken business leader who often served as the face of corporate Japan at Davos and other international events, has denied breaking the law. Police questioned… Continue reading

SCO should lead global governance initiative model says Xi Jinping

TIANJIN: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must play a leading role as a model for implementing the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), stated Chinese President Xi Jinping. He made these remarks while chairing the SCO Plus meeting at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre during the 2025 SCO Summit on Monday. Xi emphasised that the principles… Continue reading

Afghanistan earthquake rescue efforts target remote mountain villages

KABUL/MAZAR DARA: Rescue teams in Afghanistan are attempting to reach isolated villages in the eastern Kunar region following a devastating earthquake that claimed over 800 lives and injured more than 2,800 people. Provincial disaster management head Ehsanullah Ehsan confirmed that rescue operations began in four villages on Monday and will now focus on more remote… Continue reading

Terengganu forms special SAR team for Pulau Perhentian and Lang Tengah

JERTIH: The Terengganu government has established a special search and rescue team for Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Lang Tengah to improve tourist safety on both resort islands. State Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said the team was formed following several safety incidents involving tourists, particularly a recent case on… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone attack forces hundreds to evacuate in Russian city

ROSTOV-ON-DON: More than 300 people were evacuated from their apartments overnight following a Ukrainian drone attack on the capital of the Rostov region. The Russian defence ministry said air defence units destroyed 13 Ukrainian drones over the Rostov region overnight. “An unexploded (drone) shell was discovered in one of the apartments,“ Rostov region’s acting governor,… Continue reading

Indonesia police use tear gas near campuses amid escalating protests

JAKARTA: Indonesian police deployed tear gas against crowds near two universities in Bandung, escalating tensions amid nationwide protests that have turned deadly. Student bodies from the Islamic University of Bandung and Pasundan University reported security forces fired tear gas canisters near their campuses on Monday evening. Local police official Hendra Rochmawan stated authorities did not… Continue reading

Malaysians in Indonesia urged to stay vigilant amid ongoing riots

JAKARTA: Malaysians residing in or visiting Indonesia should remain vigilant and follow local authorities’ guidance during ongoing riots across Jakarta and other major cities. Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin confirmed that no Malaysians, including students, have been affected by the recent unrest. He stated that Indonesian authorities are implementing necessary… Continue reading

Police investigate fake TikTok accounts impersonating politician for scams

ALOR SETAR: Police have received a report from a politician regarding fake TikTok accounts allegedly impersonating him to conduct financial scams. Kedah deputy police chief DCP Baderulhisham Baharudin confirmed the Padang UMNO division chief lodged the report yesterday afternoon. The fifty year old victim discovered two TikTok accounts using his name, photo, and AI-generated voice… Continue reading

TikTok top management summoned to Bukit Aman on Sept 4

KUALA LUMPUR: The top management of TikTok has been summoned to Bukit Aman on Thursday following delays by the company in cooperating with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to address the spread of fake news on the platform, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the issue included a recent viral post involving an… Continue reading

System glitches leave JB shoppers stranded during SARA Aid redemption

PETALING JAYA: The much-anticipated rollout of the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid has hit a snag in Johor Baru, as repeated system outages disrupted redemption through the MyKasih platform, leaving frustrated shoppers and overwhelmed supermarkets in their wake. At several major outlets, notices were plastered at entrances and cashier counters to inform customers of… Continue reading

PM Anwar engages with top Chinese business leaders

BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday led a series of strategic discussions with top Chinese industry titans to boost investment and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Anwar is currently in the Chinese capital on a four-day working visit. In the morning, he met with JD.com’s top management led by JD Logistics chief… Continue reading

National Women’s Policy 2025–2030 introduces domestic violence measures

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Women’s Policy 2025–2030 introduces specific measures to address domestic violence against women under the Women’s Development Action Plan. Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad stated these measures include a women’s safety sub-index and expanded social protection for survivors. She explained the policy strengthens service… Continue reading

Kim Jong Un seeks to restore China ties on Beijing visit, says South Korean MP

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is likely seeking to restore closer ties with China and get economic assistance by visiting Beijing this week for a war anniversary, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, citing a report by the country’s spy agency. Kim crossed the border into China early on Tuesday and is… Continue reading

Malaysia launches first energy literacy website to boost public awareness

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s first energy literacy website has been officially launched as a national reference centre for energy knowledge. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof introduced the Malaysia Energy Literacy Program website at a gathering with ministry staff today. The interactive platform at www.melp.my provides various digital reference tools including articles, guides and educational content.… Continue reading

China’s Xi hosts Putin and Kim in Beijing amid Ukraine war tensions

BEIJING: In a show of solidarity with the aggressors in Europe’s worst war in 80 years, China’s Xi Jinping will convene with his Russian and North Korean counterparts for the first time as Donald Trump and other Western leaders watch from afar. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un’s visit to Beijing for a massive military… Continue reading

Putin thanks Xi Jinping for warm welcome during China visit

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping for the exceptionally warm reception extended during his official visit to China. Putin specifically addressed Xi as his “dear friend” during their formal meeting, highlighting the personal rapport between the two leaders. “Our close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russia-China relations,… Continue reading

Strasbourg sign England’s Chilwell from Chelsea

STRASBOURG, FRANCE: England international full-back Ben Chilwell has joined Strasbourg from Chelsea on a two-year deal, the French club announced late on Monday. No details of a fee were revealed by Strasbourg, who are owned by the same BlueCo consortium that runs Chelsea. Chilwell, who is 28, had been at Stamford Bridge since 2020 and… Continue reading

Strasbourg sign England’s Chilwell from Chelsea

Japan PM to ask ministers for economic stimulus package this week

TOKYO: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will ask ministers to compile an economic stimulus package addressing inflation and Trump administration tariffs as early as this week. The Sankei newspaper reported this development on Tuesday citing government sources as its reference. This plan follows a Tuesday meeting between secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition… Continue reading

Putin seeks stronger ties with China and Mongolia in Beijing talks

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared his country’s sincere commitment to strengthening ties with both China and Mongolia during a trilateral summit. Putin emphasised Russia’s dedication to building comprehensive and equal partnerships that benefit all nations involved. He stated that Moscow genuinely seeks multifaceted development of relations with its Asian neighbours. The Russian leader… Continue reading

Putin seeks stronger ties with China and Mongolia in Beijing talks

Erik ten Hag slams Leverkusen over shock sacking after two games

ERIK TEN HAG has strongly criticised Bayer Leverkusen’s management following his abrupt dismissal just two Bundesliga matches into his tenure as head coach. The Dutchman described the decision as a complete surprise despite media speculation about his position over the weekend. Ten Hag’s management agency quoted him stating that parting ways with a coach after… Continue reading

Erik ten Hag slams Leverkusen over shock sacking after two games

MOT to implement digital monitoring for driver fatigue and health

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport is conducting stakeholder engagements to examine digital monitoring technology for detecting driver fatigue and health conditions. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah stated these discussions involve industry operators, innovators, and logistics companies across both heavy and light transport sectors. “We are aware of sleep apnea issues and previously considered… Continue reading

MOT to implement digital monitoring for driver fatigue and health

Balik Pulau water disruption affects 4,000 accounts tomorrow

GEORGE TOWN: Four thousand consumer accounts in Balik Pulau will experience a scheduled eight-hour water supply disruption starting tomorrow. The Penang Water Supply Corporation announced the disruption will run from 10 pm on Tuesday until 6 am Wednesday morning. This interruption is necessary for the installation of a pressure reducing valve in the Balik Pulau… Continue reading

Balik Pulau water disruption affects 4,000 accounts tomorrow

Xi to showcase China’s new global order vision at military parade

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will host his country’s largest-ever military parade this week, as he seeks to recast Beijing as the custodian of a post-U.S. international order at a time of deep geopolitical uncertainty. More than 20 world leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will gather in… Continue reading

Xi to showcase China’s new global order vision at military parade

Malaysian Craft Council nurtures young talent to preserve weaving art

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Craft Council is actively nurturing young talent in Kelantan to preserve traditional weaving arts from disappearing. MCC treasurer Ariza Mohd Yusoff explained this initiative occurs through The Textile Project, a community programme training apprentices in kelingkan embroidery and songket weaving. She noted the project received full support from Yayasan Hasanah and… Continue reading

Malaysian Craft Council nurtures young talent to preserve weaving art

Belgium to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly in September

BRUSSELS: Belgium will officially recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September. Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed the decision in a social media post, stating that Belgium would join other nations in this diplomatic move. “Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session,“ Prevot wrote, adding… Continue reading

Belgium to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly in September

South Australia bans plastic fish soy sauce containers to reduce waste

SYDNEY: South Australia has implemented a ban on plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers to address environmental concerns about plastic pollution. These popular sushi accessories, known as shoyu-tai, frequently escape waste management systems and contaminate natural environments. Environment Minister Susan Close explained that “single-use plastics are often used for seconds but they last a lifetime in… Continue reading

Penang allocates RM1.95 million for Taman Machang Bubok flood mitigation

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang government has committed to implementing continuous flood mitigation measures across the state with particular focus on Seberang Perai to protect residents and property from disaster threats. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari revealed that since 2020, RM26.08 million has been channelled to the Seberang Perai City Council… Continue reading

Penang allocates RM1.95 million for Taman Machang Bubok flood mitigation

South Australia bans plastic fish soy sauce containers to reduce waste

175 participants join Harimau Malaya training session in special programme

ONE hundred seventy five participants including junior, amputee and female football players joined a special training session with the Harimau Malaya squad at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The Football Association of Malaysia organised the programme called ‘Semua Turun Padang! Wanita, Junior dan Amputee Bersama Harimau Malaya’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports.… Continue reading

175 participants join Harimau Malaya training session in special programme

Elon Musk supports anti-immigration rally in Japan amid rising populism

TOKYO: Elon Musk expressed support for an anti-immigration demonstration in Japan, a nation with relatively few foreign-born residents and growing populist political movements. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who previously advised US President Donald Trump, has endorsed far-right parties internationally including Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk commented “Good” on a video of the small… Continue reading