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Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill 2025 offers new protections for one million workers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Gig Workers Bill 2025 passed by the Parliament yesterday will offer over a million gig workers in the country adequate coverage they have never enjoyed previously. Malaysian Gig Economic Council (MyGiG) chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the bill is an important milestone in ensuring the welfare and rights of gig… Continue reading

Malaysian sprinters dominate 100m events at national open championships

NATIONAL athletes got off the blocks impressively on the first day of the 2025 Malaysian Open Athletics Championships today when they dominated the 100-metre (m) sprint for both men and women, sending a strong signal ahead of the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand in December. The men’s 100m race at the Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium… Continue reading

Sacked Thai PM says acted for country’s benefit in Cambodia call

BANGKOK: Former Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared on Friday that her actions during a controversial phone conversation with Cambodian leader Hun Sen were motivated solely by national interest. She maintained that her intentions focused entirely on serving the country rather than pursuing any personal advantage during the discussion that ultimately led to her dismissal.… Continue reading

RM30 million allocated for upgrades at six Tamil schools

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM30 million has been allocated for the construction of additional blocks, replacement blocks and maintenance at six Tamil national-type schools (SJKT) nationwide to provide a more comfortable and conducive learning environment for pupils. Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the decision was made while chairing… Continue reading

Israel expresses regret after drone blast kills two Lebanese soldiers

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has expressed regret following a drone explosion that killed two Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon on Thursday. Lebanon’s army reported that an officer and a soldier died while inspecting the crashed Israeli drone in the Naqura area. President Joseph Aoun described this as the fourth deadly incident for Lebanon’s army since… Continue reading

Motorcyclist killed in fiery three-vehicle crash on North-South Expressway

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A motorcyclist perished and his Yamaha 135 LC motorcycle was completely destroyed by fire following a three-vehicle collision at Kilometre 140.8 of the North-South Expressway southbound near Perai. Muhammad Syahim Rusman, aged 28, succumbed to severe injuries at the accident scene, while another motorcyclist sustained injuries in the crash that also involved a… Continue reading

Indonesia police fire tear gas at protesters after motorcycle driver’s death

JAKARTA: Indonesian police deployed tear gas against hundreds of protesters demonstrating over the death of a motorcycle taxi driver in the capital on Friday. President Prabowo Subianto promised a thorough investigation into the death of gig motorcycle driver Affan Kurniawan hours before the clashes erupted. “I have ordered the last night’s incident to be thoroughly… Continue reading

Israel recovers remains of two hostages from Gaza in military operation

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military announced on Friday it had recovered the remains of two hostages during an operation in the Gaza Strip. “In an IDF (Israeli military) operation, the body of Ilan Weiss was recovered, along with remains of another fallen hostage whose name has not yet been released, from the Gaza Strip,“ the army… Continue reading

Austria orders YouTube to comply with EU data access requests

VIENNA: Austria’s data protection authority has ordered YouTube to comply with European Union regulations regarding user data access requests. The authority confirmed it demanded YouTube respond to user requests for access to personal data held by the platform. This decision follows a 2019 complaint filed by Austrian privacy campaign group Noyb against eight streaming services… Continue reading

Israel declares Gaza City a dangerous combat zone ahead of offensive

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has officially declared Gaza City a dangerous combat zone ahead of an impending offensive to capture the Palestinian territory’s largest urban centre. This declaration comes after nearly two years of devastating conflict that has displaced the vast majority of Gaza’s population and prompted the United Nations to declare a famine in… Continue reading

Eric Trump predicts bitcoin will hit $1 million, praises China crypto role

HONG KONG: Eric Trump predicted bitcoin would reach one million dollars within several years during his appearance at a conference in Hong Kong. The second son of United States President Donald Trump called China “a hell of a power” in developing cryptocurrencies despite its ban on crypto trading. Bitcoin has risen 18% this year but… Continue reading

Thai acting premier confirms coalition unity, PM nomination imminent

BANGKOK: Thailand’s ruling coalition remains united and the Pheu Thai party maintains confidence in forming the next government according to the acting premier. Acting premier Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed the alliance’s solidarity during a Friday press conference following the court’s dismissal of the prime minister. “We remain together and Pheu Thai will form the government and… Continue reading

Berjaya Corp stays resilient with RM9.34b revenue in FY25 amid challenging market

PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Corporation Bhd (BCorp) recorded revenue of RM2.37 billion for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q4 FY25), with an improved operating profit of RM89.84 million compared with RM66.69 million in the same period last year. The group’s performance reflected resilience across several segments despite market challenges. The hospitality division delivered stronger… Continue reading

Casa Rosa serves hearty continental food

CUISINES are of personal preference for many. Some prefer indulging in a singular taste, while others take pleasure in a combination of flavours all at once. Regardless, culinary abundance and diversity are crucial for a delightful dining experience. Enter Casa Rosa, a hidden cosy neighbourhood eatery. Located within Mont Kiara Pines Condominium, Casa Rosa is… Continue reading

Malaysians can spend RM100 SARA aid via MyKad from August 31

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian citizens aged eighteen and above can begin spending their RM100 one-off Sumbangan Asas Rahmah assistance through MyKad starting August 31. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the aid distribution will commence on National Day with recipients able to utilise the funds at four thousand five hundred selected shops nationwide until December 31, 2025.… Continue reading

EKVE Section One opens to strengthen Klang Valley road network

KUALA LUMPUR: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi declared the opening of Section One of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) highly significant for strengthening the Klang Valley road network system. He described the EKVE as one of Malaysia’s major infrastructure projects forming part of the Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road system in the… Continue reading

Malaysian police seize RM13 million in smuggled goods, detain 195 suspects

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police have seized various items believed to be smuggled goods, including cigarettes and alcohol, with a total value of more than RM13 million through a two-day “Op Kontraban Mega” operation in 11 states. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department Deputy Director (Operations/Movement), Datuk Fisol Salleh, said that out… Continue reading

Johor quakes highlight urgent need for fault line remapping and monitoring

JOHOR BAHRU: A series of minor earthquakes that have struck Johor since Sunday has highlighted the urgent need to intensify remapping and monitoring of active and ancient fault lines in Peninsular Malaysia. Disaster Management Programme coordinator and senior lecturer at ELMU University, Dr Rabieahtul Abu Bakar, said particular attention should be given to the Mersing… Continue reading

PM berpuas hati persiapan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 berjalan rapi dan penuh semangat

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berpuas hati dengan persiapan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 yang disifatkan berjalan rapi serta penuh semangat, khususnya melibatkan ribuan pelajar persembahan teres grafik manusia, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau yang juga Jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata Perdana Menteri turut mengingatkan para menteri supaya hadir bagi menunjukkan sokongan, kerana… Continue reading

Ulama perlu bimbing masyarakat ke arah keamanan dan perpaduan – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyeru ulama agar memainkan peranan lebih besar dalam membimbing masyarakat ke arah keamanan, perpaduan dan keadilan dalam menghadapi cabaran global. Beliau berkata tanggungjawab ulama bukan sahaja untuk memelihara ilmu, tetapi juga mempertahankan kebenaran, membalas kebencian dengan hikmah, menggantikan kejahilan dengan kefahaman dan membina jambatan… Continue reading

Tol percuma di EKVE bermula esok hingga 30 September 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memberikan tol percuma kepada pengguna Lebuhraya Lembah Klang Timur (EKVE) bermula jam 6 pagi esok sehingga 11.59 malam 30 September ini. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan langkah ini sebagai sempena sambutan kemerdekaan negara. “Atas semangat kemerdekaan ini, saya umumkan tol percuma di mana-mana plaza tol EKVE selama 30 hari bermula… Continue reading

PM Anwar seru rakyat kibarkan Jalur Gemilang sempena Hari Kebangsaan

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyeru rakyat Malaysia mempamerkan semangat patriotik dengan mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan pada 31 Ogos ini. Beliau berkata pengibaran Jalur Gemilang adalah antara cara untuk memuliakan simbol kebangsaan itu. “Itu sahaja saya minta tunjuk, bahawa ada signifikan ada tanda kita semua bersama daripada semua kaum,… Continue reading

Sunway proposes to list healthcare arm on Main Market of Bursa Malaysia by Q1 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd has proposed to list its healthcare arm, Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd, on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia by the first quarter of 2026. As at July 31, 2025, Sunway Healthcare is a direct 84%-owned joint venture company of SunCity, which in turn is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Sunway.… Continue reading

Thai court sacks PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over Cambodia phone call

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court sacked prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet on Friday over her handling of the country’s border row with Cambodia, throwing the kingdom into political turmoil. Paetongtarn, daughter of billionaire ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was suspended from office last month after being accused of failing to stand up for Thailand in… Continue reading

Petronas net profit falls 19% to RM26.2 billion in first half of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd recorded a 19% decline in net profit to RM26.2 billion for the first half ended June 30, 2025, from RM32.4 billion a year earlier, in tandem with lower revenue. The national oil company’s revenue for the period fell 24% to RM132.6 billion compared to RM173.6 billion in the corresponding period… Continue reading

Bursa Malaysia closes lower on profit-taking ahead of long weekend

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed lower today as investors locked in profits ahead of the long weekend and the release of US inflation data later tonight. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 11.95 points, or 0.75%, to 1,575.12 from Thursday’s close of 1,587.07. The index opened 0.24 of-a-point lower at… Continue reading

Mexico reviews 2026 World Cup preparations with FIFA president Infantino

MEXICAN President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday to discuss preparations for the 2026 football World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada. “I appreciate the visit of Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, to discuss the progress of the World Cup,“ the president said in a post on… Continue reading

Mooncake whispers coming this Mid-Autumn Festival

SUNWAY Resort Hotel celebrates this Mid-Autumn Festival with a tribute to heritage, hope and the enduring power of tradition. Drawing inspiration from the festival’s storied past, the hotel unearthed a time when mooncakes carried more than just sweet fillings – they carried secret messages of unity, courage and silent rebellion. These delicate pastries became symbols… Continue reading

Bank Negara: Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$121.28 billion end of July

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$121.28 billion (RM511.56 billion) as at end-July, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$603.7 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The central bank said that in accordance with the International Monetary Fund Special Data Dissemination Standard (IMF SDDS) format, the detailed breakdown of international reserves… Continue reading

PM Anwar urges Malaysians to fly Jalur Gemilang until Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to show their patriotic spirit by flying the Jalur Gemilang in conjunction with the National Day celebrations on Aug 31. He said raising the Jalur Gemilang is one way of honouring the national symbol. “That is all I ask — to show that… Continue reading

Market confidence returning as clarity over US tariffs improves: CIMB Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is maintaining its full-year FY2025 guidance of 5–7% overall asset growth, including loans and bonds, despite a softer performance in the first half of the year (H1’25). Group CEO Novan Amirudin said corporate activity was subdued earlier due to tariff uncertainties, but sentiment has started to improve after recent… Continue reading

PM satisfied with National Day 2025 preparations, expects 100,000 visitors

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is satisfied with the preparations for the National Day 2025 celebration, describing them as well-organised and spirited, especially with the participation of thousands of students in the human graphic performance, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government Spokesperson, said the Prime Minister… Continue reading

Lelaki pedofilia rakam dan jual video seksual kanak-kanak dan bayi dibongkar

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang lelaki pedofilia telah merakam dan menjual video aktiviti seksual bersama kanak-kanak dan bayi melalui operasi Ops Pedo yang berjaya dibongkar polis. Kanak-kanak dan bayi tidak berdosa termasuk yang baru berusia dua bulan bukan sahaja dibeli seperti barang dagangan malah dijadikan pemuas nafsu songsang sebelum dirakam dan disebarkan ke laman gelap. Itulah kegiatan… Continue reading

Tiada tambahan kuasa menteri kewangan dalam RUU Perolehan Kerajaan 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kewangan menegaskan tiada tambahan atau peluasan kuasa Menteri Kewangan daripada Rang Undang-Undang Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 yang dijangka dilaksanakan sepenuhnya awal 2026. Ketua Setiausaha Perbendaharaan Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican menjelaskan bahawa kuasa Menteri Kewangan bukanlah baharu dan telah wujud di bawah Akta Tatacara Kewangan 1957. Beliau berkata Akta Perolehan Kerajaan menyediakan semak dan… Continue reading

Lembah Klang Raya perlu jadi metropolitan paling efisien menjelang 100 tahun Malaysia

SHAH ALAM: Lembah Klang Raya perlu menjadi antara metropolitan paling efisien dan berdaya huni di seluruh dunia menjelang 100 tahun usia Malaysia. Menteri Besar Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata untuk ke arah itu, pemikiran masyarakat harus lebih terbuka dalam mengekalkan Selangor sebagai metropolitan kerana aspek kepelbagaian adalah kekuatan negeri itu. “Kalau hari ini kita… Continue reading

Empat lelaki didakwa rogol kanak-kanak bawah umur di Bahau

SEREMBAN: Empat lelaki telah didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan merogol seorang kanak-kanak perempuan bawah umur di Bahau, Jempol pada 23 Ogos lepas. Mereka yang didakwa ialah Y. Sayrran Kumar (21 tahun), K. Kumar (40 tahun), G. Niressh Pillai (21 tahun), dan M. Thineshvaran (30 tahun). Mengikut pertuduhan, mereka didakwa merogol mangsa berusia… Continue reading

Guru kelar isteri dipercayai akibat beban hutang bank dan e-dagang

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang guru lelaki dipercayai mengelar isterinya akibat tekanan beban hutang pinjaman bank dan ansuran e-dagang di rumah mereka di Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara. Ketua Polis Daerah Barat Daya ACP Sazalee Adam berkata siasatan awal mendapati suspek bertindak sedemikian kerana terbeban dengan masalah hutang yang dibuatnya. “Siasatan kami mendapati lelaki berusia 30 tahun… Continue reading

Dua lelaki Pakistan disyaki cabul kanak-kanak OKU ditahan polis

SEREMBAN: Polis menahan dua lelaki warga Pakistan selepas disyaki mencabul seorang kanak-kanak perempuan orang kurang upaya di perhentian bas Taman Tuanku Jaafar pada 24 Ogos lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Seremban ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din mengesahkan suspek berusia lingkungan 20-an hingga 30-an ditahan semalam dan kini direman selama enam hari. Reman itu bermula hari ini… Continue reading

Polis tahan lima warga Afrika terlibat sindiket love scam di Nilai

NILAI: Polis menahan lima warga Afrika dipercayai terlibat sindiket Love Scam membabitkan kerugian hampir RM1 juta dalam serbuan di sebuah kawasan perumahan di sini, semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Nilai Supt Abdul Malik Hasim berkata suspek terdiri daripada tiga lelaki dan dua wanita berusia antara 30-an hingga 40-an, ditahan pada 1.50 tengah hari. “Semasa serbuan, seorang… Continue reading

Johor police arrest man for sexually abusing babies, selling videos online

JOHOR BAHRU: Police today announced the arrest of a man suspected to be the mastermind of a pedophile ring specialising in sexually abusing babies and young children, creating videos and selling them through the Telegram app and on the dark web. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar said the man, 29, was… Continue reading

Perhilitan tangkap buaya tembaga 100kg di ladang sawit Port Dickson

PORT DICKSON: Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara Negeri Sembilan berjaya menangkap seekor buaya tembaga seberat lebih 100 kilogram di ladang sawit Guthrie Linggi. Buaya sepanjang tiga meter itu ditemui tersesat dalam parit ladang sawit pada petang semalam. Pengarah Perhilitan Negeri Sembilan Faizal Izham Pikri berkata reptilia tersebut dipercayai terperangkap dalam kawasan paya berlumpur… Continue reading

Semantan Estate dibenar tangguh keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan kes enklaf duta

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan membenarkan Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd menangguhkan keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan yang menyatakan Pendaftar Tanah Persekutuan tidak perlu mendaftarkan syarikat itu sebagai pemilik tanah enklaf duta seluas 263.272 ekar (106.542 hektar), sementara menunggu keputusan permohonan kebenaran merayu. Syarikat itu juga memperoleh penangguhan terhadap arahan Mahkamah Rayuan yang menghendaki kerajaan dan penilai syarikat menilai… Continue reading

MAHB ordered to prevent KLIA2 power outage recurrence after incident

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been ordered to take necessary action to prevent a recurrence of the recent power outage at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is the MADANI Government spokesperson, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke had briefed the Cabinet today on the… Continue reading

Scholars must guide societies towards peace and unity says DPM

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today called on scholars to play a greater role in guiding societies towards peace, unity and justice in the face of global challenges. He said the responsibility of scholars was not only to preserve knowledge, but also to defend truth, respond to hate with… Continue reading

Teacher slashes wife over debt argument in Sungai Ara incident

GEORGE TOWN: A teacher who reportedly slashed his wife in an incident at their home in Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara, is believed to have done so due to debts from a bank loan and e-commerce installment payments. Southwest District Police Chief ACP Sazalee Adam said that based on preliminary investigations, police found the suspect… Continue reading

Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake

BENGALURU: Billionaire Elon Musk (pix) filed a motion on Thursday to dismiss the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) civil lawsuit that accused him of waiting too long in 2022 to reveal his large stake in social media platform Twitter, later renamed as X. In a complaint filed in Washington DC federal court in January,… Continue reading

US low-value package tariff exemption ends

WASHINGTON: The US tariff exemption for package shipments valued under US$800 (RM3,374) ended yesterday, raising costs and disrupting supply chain models for e-commerce companies, small businesses using online marketplaces and consumers alike. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency began collecting normal duty rates on all global parcel imports, regardless of value, country of… Continue reading

Chips-for-rare-earths is US-China circuit breaker

HONG KONG: Which will last longer: China’s stranglehold on critical minerals including rare earths, or the US-led grip on advanced chips? The answer will help shape relations between Beijing and Washington for years to come. The world’s two largest economies are currently stuck in an uneasy standoff. Earlier this month, they agreed to extend a… Continue reading

Unitrade returns to profit with RM6.4m in Q1 FY26

SHAH ALAM: Homegrown building materials wholesalers and distributors by revenue, Unitrade Industries Bhd, delivered a net profit of RM6.4 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY26), marking a turnaround from a net loss of RM1.8 million in Q1 FY25. This performance was driven by a 60.0% surge in gross profit (GP) to… Continue reading

South Korea to boost spending in bid to spur AI-led growth

SEOUL: South Korea’s government plans to raise budget spending for next year by the steepest pace in four years as the country’s new president seeks to spur economic growth through a policy of boosting investment in artificial intelligence. In its annual spending plan released yesterday, the finance ministry set total government expenditure for 2026 at… Continue reading