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Russia says it captured village in eastern Ukraine, struck Ukrainian military targets

MOSCOW: The Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday its troops had taken control of the village of Komyshuvakha in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The ministry said its forces had successfully carried out strikes with high-precision weapons on Ukrainian missile and aviation enterprises, as well as military airfields in Ukraine. Reuters could not independently verify the… Continue reading

Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu to open next month

SIBU: The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School in Sibu is prepared to open next month pending final approval from the Ministry of Education. Sarawak State Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn confirmed the school building has been completed with all necessary approvals obtained. “The only approval left is… Continue reading

Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach in IPL

RAHUL DRAVID has resigned from his position as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. The franchise confirmed his departure on Saturday following a structural review that offered him an expanded role which he declined. Dravid played a central role in the Royals organisation across multiple years according to the team’s… Continue reading

Kota Kinabalu road closures for National Day and Sabah Day 2025

KOTA KINABALU: Nine roads in Kota Kinabalu will be closed in stages tomorrow for the state-level National Day and Sabah Day 2025 celebrations. Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Kasim Muda said five roads around Dataran Bandaraya and four around Padang Merdeka will be affected to ensure smooth proceedings. Roads around Dataran Bandaraya will close from… Continue reading

Young generation must become active agents of national unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Young Malaysians must actively serve as agents of unity within the nation’s diverse multiracial society according to Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dr Wan Azizah emphasised that differences in ethnicity, language, and religion should function as bridges rather than barriers to strengthen national cohesion. She… Continue reading

Kelantan parents report more bullying cases after Zara Qairina tragedy

BACHOK: The viral case of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah has significantly increased awareness about bullying among students and parents in Kelantan. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that more individuals are now coming forward to file police reports regarding bullying incidents in schools. He revealed that police have received five… Continue reading

Three men plead guilty to performing worship ceremony in Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Three men pleaded guilty in the Syariah Court today to charges linked to their involvement in a worship ceremony shown in the viral “Show Puja Jin Batu Pahat” video. Muhammad Suhail Suttrysono, 35, Azman Mohamed Seh, 45, and Anuar Bandi, 40, entered their guilty plea after the charge was read out before Syariah… Continue reading

35 national river trail programmes implemented nationwide this year

SHAH ALAM: Thirty-five National River Trail programmes have been implemented across Malaysia this year as part of government efforts to protect river sustainability. Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli stated the initiative aims to foster community ownership and raise awareness about river conservation. He explained that these trails… Continue reading

AKPS denies entry to 104 foreigners without valid documents at KLIA

SEPANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 104 foreign nationals from various countries yesterday for failing to meet entry requirements under the Immigration Act 1959/63. All individuals were detected during inspections and screenings of 54,947 international visitors recorded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2. This entry activity… Continue reading

National Art Gallery uses visual arts to boost Langkawi tourism

LANGKAWI: The National Art Gallery is committed to making visual arts a key attraction for boosting tourist arrivals to this island resort through various programmes involving artists and the local community. Director-general Amerrudin Ahmad stated that each programme emphasises three components: artist involvement across disciplines, local community participation, and engagement with creative groups and art… Continue reading

Malaysia MADANI module key to national unity and inclusivity says AKM

TUMPAT: The Malaysia MADANI Nationhood training module serves as a crucial platform for strengthening unity across all races and religions while ensuring inclusivity for minority communities throughout the nation. Malaysian Nationhood Academy (AKM) director-general Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin stated that his organisation implements programmes promoting patriotism without aligning to any political ideology. He emphasised that… Continue reading

PKR expands i-LEAD programme nationwide to train new generation of leaders

GEORGE TOWN: PKR will extend its Keadilan Institute for Leadership initiative nationwide to develop a new core of highly trained and idealistic leaders. Deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar stated that the official Penang launch represents the first step before expanding to other states including Kuala Lumpur. She confirmed a memorandum of understanding will be signed… Continue reading

Rodri and Carvajal return to Spain squad after ACL injury recoveries

MANCHESTER CITY midfielder Rodri and Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal have returned to the Spain squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers following their recoveries from anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Rodri missed most of last season with a knee injury before sustaining a groin problem during July’s Club World Cup tournament. The twenty nine year… Continue reading

Bolsonaro’s health declines ahead of Brazil coup trial verdict

BRASÍLIA: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has lost his appetite and continues to vomit, his son said Friday, just days before learning his fate in a trial for plotting an alleged coup. “The old man is thin, has no desire to eat and continues facing endless bouts of hiccups and vomiting,“ Carlos Bolsonaro, one of… Continue reading

EU foreign policy chief not optimistic on Israel sanctions over Gaza

COPENHAGEN: European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed pessimism about the bloc imposing sanctions against Israel regarding the Gaza conflict. Kallas stated she was “not optimistic” about reaching consensus during Saturday’s foreign ministers meeting in Denmark. Foreign ministers gathered in Denmark will discuss suspending EU funding to Israeli start-ups as initial punishment for the… Continue reading

Thailand’s political vacuum will not impact border security with Cambodia

BANGKOK: Thailand’s defence ministry has confirmed that the current political vacuum will not compromise border security with Cambodia. The kingdom faces political turmoil after the Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her handling of a border dispute. Friday’s ruling left Thailand with an acting prime minister and caretaker cabinet until a new government… Continue reading

Xi Jinping welcomes world leaders in Tianjin ahead of SCO summit

TIANJIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Premier Moustafa Madbouly ahead of a major international summit. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering will occur in Tianjin on Sunday and Monday with participation from more than twenty countries. This meeting precedes a massive military parade in Beijing commemorating eightieth anniversary of… Continue reading

France urges US to allow Palestinian access to UN General Assembly

COPENHAGEN: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared on Saturday that there should be no restrictions on access to next month’s United Nations General Assembly meeting. Barrot made this statement after the United States announced it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority. “A UN General Assembly meeting… should not be subject to any… Continue reading

Portugal honour Diogo Jota by giving his number 21 to Ruben Neves

PORTUGAL have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Diogo Jota by awarding his national team number 21 jersey to his close friend and former teammate Ruben Neves. National team coach Roberto Martinez announced the gesture following the Liverpool forward’s tragic death in a car crash last month at the age of twenty eight. Neves,… Continue reading

Teacher remanded six days for allegedly slashing wife over financial stress

BALIK PULAU: A male teacher accused of slashing his wife has been remanded for six days starting today to assist police investigations. Barat Daya police chief ACP Sazalee Adam confirmed the Balik Pulau Magistrate’s Court issued the remand order against the 30-year-old suspect. The investigation is being conducted under Section 307 of the Penal Code… Continue reading

Sarawak governor stresses law and history mastery for good governance

SIBU: Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar emphasised that effective governance depends on a clear understanding of constitutional law and historical context. He contrasted the United Kingdom’s doctrine of parliamentary supremacy with Malaysia’s constitutional supremacy during his Statesman’s Lecture at the University of Technology Sarawak. He highlighted that federal and state… Continue reading

Sungai Petani Keretapi Sarong 2025 aims to unite Malaysia’s diverse races

SUNGAI PETANI: The Sungai Petani Keretapi Sarong 2025 Programme aims to serve as a unifying platform for Malaysia’s diverse racial communities. Programme coordinator Azad Ashraf Sani stated that the event carries the theme ‘Serumpun’ to symbolise national togetherness. Kolektif Biggy is organising this event scheduled for 13 September in conjunction with National Month and Malaysia… Continue reading

Ramanan urges time for minister to explain Urban Renewal Bill

KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has called for all parties to allow Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming adequate time and space to explain the Urban Renewal Bill. The Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister stated that the bill should not be hastily judged from a single perspective without… Continue reading

Malaysia considers adding #QuranHour to national tourism calendar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will present a proposal to include the Malaysia #QuranHour programme in the national tourism calendar to the Cabinet for approval. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the suggestion came from the Warisan Ummah Ikhlas Foundation, which organises the annual religious event. He expressed confidence that the implementation… Continue reading

Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia perkukuh perpaduan rentas bangsa dan agama

TUMPAT: Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia sentiasa menekankan kepentingan modul latihan Kenegaraan Malaysia MADANI sebagai platform memperkukuh perpaduan merentas bangsa, agama dan kaum minoriti di seluruh negara. Ketua Pengarahnya Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin berkata AKM bertanggungjawab melaksanakan program yang mampu membangkitkan semangat patriotisme tanpa memihak kepada sebarang aliran politik. Beliau berkata kaum minoriti seperti masyarakat Siam dan… Continue reading

Lebih 7,000 terminal SARA disediakan di seluruh negara mudahkan rakyat

KUANTAN: Lebih 7,000 terminal khas bagi memproses pembayaran Program Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) kini tersedia di semua rakan niaga MyKasih seluruh negara bagi memudahkan 22 juta rakyat Malaysia membeli barangan keperluan asas. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh berkata jumlah terminal itu akan terus meningkat dengan hasil kerjasama… Continue reading

51 individu positif dadah ditahan dalam operasi AADK di Mukah

MUKAH: Seramai 57 individu telah ditahan dalam operasi Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) selama tiga hari yang berakhir semalam di daerah ini. Sebanyak 51 daripada mereka disahkan positif dadah melalui ujian saringan awal air kencing. Ops Perdana/Ops Bersepadu Siri 3/2025 itu dijalankan dari 27 hingga 29 Ogos di kawasan berisiko tinggi sekitar Mukah. Operasi ini melibatkan… Continue reading

Cadangan masukkan Quran Hour dalam kalender pelancongan dibawa ke kabinet

KUALA LUMPUR: Cadangan menjadikan program #QuranHour sebagai sebahagian daripada pengisian kalendar pelancongan negara akan dibawa kepada perhatian Kabinet. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyifatkan cadangan itu sejajar dengan aspirasi kerajaan dalam mengembangkan sektor pelancongan berunsur keagamaan. “Alhamdulillah, Quran Hour ini telah memasuki edisi yang ke-11 dan pihak penganjur telah mencadangkan supaya… Continue reading

Lebih 1,000 peserta meriahkan konvoi Ride Merdeka MADANI Parlimen Sungai Buloh

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebih 1,000 peserta daripada pelbagai kaum dan peringkat umur telah menyertai konvoi bermotosikal “Ride Merdeka MADANI” Parlimen Sungai Buloh. Program ini dianjurkan bersama oleh Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) sebagai sebahagian daripada sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan. Ahli Parlimen Sungai Buloh Datuk Seri R. Ramanan berkata program itu bertujuan menyemarakkan semangat kemerdekaan dengan mengetengahkan nilai kekeluargaan… Continue reading

ETS3 laluan selatan mula beroperasi, mudahkan perjalanan ke Johor

KLUANG: Perkhidmatan Tren Elektrik (ETS3) Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) bagi laluan selatan mula beroperasi pada hari ini, memudahkan pengguna pengangkutan awam ke Johor, sekali gus membantu meningkatkan sektor pelancongan. Penumpang Siti Nornazfah Hasnan, 45, berkata perkhidmatan itu dapat meningkatkan jumlah pengunjung ke Johor kerana memendekkan tempoh perjalanan jika dibandingkan dengan menaiki tren biasa. “Saya… Continue reading

Mahkamah AS putuskan tarif besar-besaran Trump tidak berperlembagaan

WASHINGTON: Mahkamah Rayuan Amerika Syarikat memutuskan bahawa Presiden Donald Trump tidak mempunyai kuasa untuk mengenakan tarif besar-besaran ke atas import di bawah undang-undang darurat negara. Keputusan itu hanya akan berkuat kuasa pada 14 Oktober, sekali gus memberi masa kepada kerajaan untuk membuat rayuan ke Mahkamah Agung. Masih tidak jelas bagaimana keputusan itu akan menjejaskan perdagangan… Continue reading

Malaysia celebrates 68th Merdeka in New York with historic flag-raising

NEW YORK: Malaysia’s 68th National Day was celebrated in New York with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Green Park on Friday. Consul General Norhalilah Abdul Jalil presided over the event where the Jalur Gemilang flew alongside the American flag near the iconic Charging Bull statue. This symbolic gesture represented the enduring friendship between Malaysia… Continue reading

KPT lancar jelajah pendidikan tinggi pertama di Sabah untuk santuni komuniti

KOTA KINABALU: Program Jelajah Pendidikan Tinggi merupakan manifestasi komitmen Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) mendekati masyarakat luar bandar dan pedalaman Sabah bagi memperkasa pembangunan pendidikan tinggi terutama dalam kalangan generasi muda di kawasan itu. Siri jelajah yang pertama kali diadakan di Sabah itu bukan hanya menjadi platform memperluas akses maklumat mengenai peluang pendidikan tinggi ditawarkan universiti… Continue reading

Perpaduan dan cinta tanah air kunci Malaysia makmur kata Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Semangat perpaduan dan cinta akan tanah air perlu terus subur dalam diri setiap rakyat demi Malaysia yang lebih makmur dan sejahtera. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata hal ini juga sejajar dengan perkara yang ditegaskan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ketika menyampaikan Amanat Perdana Hari Kebangsaan 2025 hari ini. Beliau menyatakan… Continue reading

Jerantut-Kuala Lipis road and bridge opens tomorrow, cuts travel time

KUANTAN: The new road and bridge connecting Kampung Labu to Kampung Gemunchur and Kampung Mela will officially open tomorrow in conjunction with National Day celebrations. This infrastructure project links Jerantut and Kuala Lipis districts in Pahang through a strategic rural route. Implemented since March 2018 using the design and build method, the project finished seventeen… Continue reading

KPT tour empowers Sabah communities with higher education opportunities

KOTA KINABALU: The Higher Education Tour Programme demonstrates the Ministry of Higher Education’s commitment to reaching rural and interior communities in Sabah for educational development. This inaugural Sabah series serves as both an information platform and knowledge-sharing medium through beneficial training for local communities. Implemented under the ministry’s “Sharing Knowledge, Supporting Communities” spirit, the tour… Continue reading

New ETS3 southern route boosts Johor connectivity and tourism

KLUANG: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s new Electric Train Service 3 southern route launched today promises to enhance Johor’s tourism sector and simplify local travel. Passenger Siti Nornazfah Hasnan expressed excitement about the reduced travel time of approximately three hours from Taiping to Kluang compared to over five hours previously. She hopes the future service extension… Continue reading

Ride Merdeka Madani convoy unites over 1,000 in Sungai Buloh celebration

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Month celebration continued with the lively Ride Merdeka Madani motorcycle convoy in Sungai Buloh, organised in collaboration with Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) and joined by over 1,000 participants of all ages and backgrounds. Sungai Buloh member of parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the goal of the programme was to foster… Continue reading

Melaka to lift fishing restrictions at Pulau Besar after review

MELAKA: The state government has agreed to review and lift the gazettement of fishing restrictions in the waters of Pulau Besar. This decision follows complaints from local fishermen about their fishing grounds becoming increasingly limited. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh confirmed the no-fishing zone within the… Continue reading

Malaysia QuranHour 2025 focuses on Surah al-Saff, al-Balad and Ali Imran

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia QuranHour 2025 event today carried the theme Merdeka dengan Rasa and focused on three surah from the Quran. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar attended the programme at the National Mosque. About three thousand individuals participated… Continue reading

Over 7,000 SARA payment terminals now available nationwide

KUANTAN: More than 7,000 special payment terminals for the Basic Rahmah Contribution (SARA) programme are now available at MyKasih partner outlets nationwide. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh confirmed the terminals will facilitate essential goods purchases for 22 million eligible Malaysians. She stated that the number of terminals… Continue reading

New permanent bridge for Pos Balar Orang Asli community within two weeks

GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli community in Pos Balar will receive a new permanent bridge across Sungai Balar within the next two weeks. This new structure replaces the bridge that collapsed in May and is currently under construction. Galas assemblyman Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim confirmed the project remains on schedule for completion. He stated that the… Continue reading

MCBA bars 12 bogus tourists at Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA) issued twelve Notices of Refusal of Entry against foreigners suspected of being bogus tourists at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex yesterday. Bukit Kayu Hitam MCBA Commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said the individuals violated Section 8(3) of the Immigration Act… Continue reading

Fahmi urges Malaysians to maintain unity and love for country

KUALA LUMPUR: The spirit of unity and love for the country must remain strong in every citizen to ensure a more prosperous Malaysia. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated this message echoed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s National Day 2025 Address which stressed that any attempt to sow racial division must be curbed decisively.… Continue reading

ATM’S bodybuilders to join spotlight at National Day celebration

PUTRAJAYA: In previous years, the sight of muscular firefighters often stole the spotlight during the National Day parade. This year, however, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) is joining the spotlight by showcasing a lineup of equally well-built members from various branches of the force. The presence of several muscular ATM personnel during the recent parade… Continue reading

Pasukan bina badan ATM dijangka curi tumpuan perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan

PUTRAJAYA: Jika beberapa tahun sebelum ini, kelibat abang bomba bertubuh sasa sering mencuri tumpuan setiap kali perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan, tahun ini Angkatan Malaysia Malaysia (ATM) tidak ketinggalan menampilkan barisan abang sasa daripada pelbagai cabang pasukan itu. Kelibat beberapa anggota (ATM) yang bertubuh sasa ketika menghadiri raptai acara perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan tular di media sosial sejak… Continue reading

Nuraini wins historic para-cycling bronze for Malaysia ahead of National Day

KUALA LUMPUR: National Majlis Sukan Negara Malaysia Nuraini Mohamad Shukri created history by winning Malaysia’s first female medal at the 2025 Road Para Cycling World Cup in Ronse, Belgium. Her bronze medal achievement in the individual time trial event comes just before Malaysia’s 68th National Day celebration. Nuraini completed the cycle one category race in… Continue reading

India will not ‘bow down’, trade minister says after US tariffs

NEW DELHI: India will not “bow down” and instead focus on capturing new markets, trade minister Piyush Goyal said in his first public remarks since Washington imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods. The 50-percent levies on many Indian imports into the United States took effect this week as punishment for New Delhi’s massive purchases of… Continue reading

India will not ‘bow down’, trade minister says after US tariffs

Trump demand for Japan to buy more US rice snagged trade talks, Nikkei says

TOKYO: A Trump administration request that Japan buy more U.S. rice caused this week’s snag in bilateral trade talks as Tokyo “strongly objected” to the condition, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday. Japan’s top tariff negotiator abruptly cancelled a U.S. trip on Thursday over unspecified “points that need to be discussed at the administrative level”,… Continue reading