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Rawang rep backs Urban Renewal Act to help B40 housing issues

PETALING JAYA: Rawang assemblyman Chua Wei Kiat today voiced support for the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), saying it is crucial to address the struggles of urban poor communities living in deteriorating housing. In a Facebook post, today. Chua said his upbringing in a low-cost housing area in Kuala Lumpur gave him direct experience of… Continue reading

Aceh-Penang ferry to start with passenger and cargo service only

GEORGE TOWN: Indonesia and Penang have agreed that the new ferry route from Aceh to Penang will initially operate with passenger and cargo services only. Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin confirmed that roll-on roll-off vehicle service would not be included in the initial phase. He explained that foreign-registered vehicles required further approval… Continue reading

Man breaks into woman’s home and draws her blood for ‘stress relief’

A man in Jiangsu, China, has been sentenced to two years in jail for breaking into a woman’s home, sedating her and drawing her blood, claiming he did it to relieve stress. According to South China Morning Post, the man named Li, entered the home of a woman called Yu while her husband was out… Continue reading

PM urges religious leaders to unite in defending justice and humanity

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged religious leaders from all faiths to strengthen their roles in defending justice, compassion, and universal values. He made this call during his opening address at the 2nd International Summit of Religious Leaders, highlighting concerns about rising global distrust and moral decline. “All religious leaders must… Continue reading

PSD committed to protecting welfare of over 900,000 pensioners

KUCHING: The Public Service Department remains dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of more than 900,000 government pensioners through various initiatives under the MyPesara Visit Programme. PSD Pension Division director Datuk Mohd Shahrim Hussin stated that the programme aims to reach out to pensioners and identify their needs so that assistance could be provided in a… Continue reading

Selangor industries urged to adopt water-saving tech before tariff hike

SHAH ALAM: Industries and companies in Selangor are being urged to adopt water-efficient technologies, including the use of recycled water, ahead of the state’s new water tariff adjustment effective Sept 1. State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the move is crucial, particularly for high-water-consuming industries, to mitigate the cost impacts… Continue reading

Malaysia calls for urgent grid modernisation and regional cooperation at APEC

BUSAN: Malaysia has declared its readiness to collaborate with Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation economies to develop resilient power systems supporting the transition to low-carbon growth. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof emphasised grid security and reliability as critical challenges during rapid electrification and renewable energy expansion. “Our transmission and distribution systems must be expanded… Continue reading

UMNO veterans support Urban Renewal Bill, caution against politicisation

KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO Veterans Club has expressed confidence in the government’s intentions behind the tabling of the Urban Renewal Bill (PSB) 2025, describing it as an effort to improve the quality of life and well-being of the people. Its chairman, Datuk Othman Desa said the group had no objections to the bill, stressing that it… Continue reading

IJM rides on record-high RM12.9 billion order book, pushes data centre and UK expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corporation Bhd is positioning itself for its next growth phase, riding on a record-high order book of RM12.9 billion and a strong revenue rebound in the first quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26). The group, which posted revenue of RM1.73 billion for the quarter, a 23.4% year-on-year increase, said it is steering… Continue reading

Twice returns to Kuala Lumpur for concert

GLOBAL K-pop sensation Twice is set to make its return to Kuala Lumpur as part of its new world tour . Known for its infectious energy, chart-topping hits, the nine-member girl group – consisting of members Nayeon, Jeongyen, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu – will be performing on Oct 25 at the… Continue reading

JS Solar launches ACE Market IPO to drive expansion in solar PV, energy storage

KUALA LUMPUR: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system company, JS Solar Holding Bhd, launched its prospectus in conjunction with its initial public offering (IPO) exercise on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. Managing director Johnson Chai Jeun Sian said the launch of the prospectus marks a key milestone for JS Solar as the group move into the… Continue reading

Key witness says he acted for Lim Guan Eng in Penang tunnel case

KUALA LUMPUR: The key witness in the Penang undersea tunnel corruption case involving Lim Guan Eng testified that he acted on behalf of the former chief minister to handle company formation and bank account matters. Businessman Datuk Seri G Gnanaraja made this statement during examination by Lim’s counsel Ramkarpal Singh in the Sessions Court trial… Continue reading

Police cripple syndicate, seize MDMA vape liquids worth RM1.48 million

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have dismantled a syndicate distributing Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in electronic cigarette liquid valued at 1.48 million ringgit through seven coordinated raids across the Klang Valley. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the arrest of nine individuals aged between 24 and 34 years, including one Thai national, during operations conducted on 22… Continue reading

Kim Jong Un to attend China’s military parade with Putin and Pezeshkian

BEIJING: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a major military parade in China next week commemorating eighty years since the end of World War II. Both nations confirmed his participation on Thursday alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The event will showcase China’s latest military equipment and feature President… Continue reading

Kuala Lumpur mayor welcomes PAC findings to close governance gaps

KUALA LUMPUR: Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif has welcomed all Public Accounts Committee findings regarding land development in the capital to address governance gaps and establish clearer standard operating procedures. She confirmed the 658-page report identified eleven issues that predated her appointment as mayor one year ago and should form the basis for… Continue reading

Over 400 suspected online fraudsters arrested in Kuala Lumpur police raid

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed the arrest of more than 400 individuals suspected of involvement in an online fraud syndicate during operations in the federal capital last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that a press conference will be held soon to provide further details about the massive operation. “I can confirm… Continue reading

Climate-driven wildfires reversing pollution progress in N. America: study

WASHINGTON: Climate-driven wildfires are reversing decades of air pollution progress across North America according to a new study released Thursday. The Air Quality Life Index annual report reveals the United States and Canada experienced the sharpest pollution increases globally due to record-breaking wildfires supercharged by climate change. Michael Greenstone, an economics professor at the University… Continue reading

Entrepreneur exposes homestay peeping tom in viral confrontation

ENTREPRENEUR and influencer Datin Lyanaz Hassan has gone viral after she uploaded an explosive footage on her Instagram (@datin_lyanaz_official) showing her confronting a homestay staff member accused of secretly recording her showering. In the clips, which were posted around 24 hours ago in her account, Lyanaz can be seen storming out in fury after allegedly… Continue reading

Entrepreneur exposes homestay peeping tom in viral confrontation

Dewan Rakyat passes three Ministry of Finance motions

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has approved three Ministry of Finance motions through a majority voice vote. These motions cover Malaysia’s contribution to the International Development Association’s twenty-first replenishment. They also include the closure of the Wildlife Attack Victims Financial Assistance Trust Fund. Additionally, parliament authorised the transfer of funds from Malaysian Government Investment Issues… Continue reading

More than 400 arrested in Bangsar South online scam investigation

PETALING JAYA: Over 400 individuals were arrested in the capital on Tuesday as part of an investigation into an online scam syndicate. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that there were many arrests and said a special press conference will be held soon, during a press briefing at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police… Continue reading

Guyana votes on oil wealth management amid economic boom and disputes

GEORGETOWN: Guyana holds a pivotal election today to determine leadership of South America’s fastest-growing economy following its transformation into an oil superpower. The nation’s economic fortunes changed dramatically after ExxonMobil discovered massive offshore crude deposits in 2015. Guyana achieved world-leading economic growth of 43.6% in 2024 driven entirely by surging oil revenues. The government aims… Continue reading

Guyana votes on oil wealth management amid economic boom and disputes

Japanese city proposes two-hour daily smartphone guideline

THE city of Toyoake in Aichi, Japan, has proposed an ordinance urging residents to limit smartphone use to two hours a day outside work or school. The draft, however, does not impose penalties for exceeding the recommended limit. According to The Japan Times, Toyoake Mayor Masafumi Koki said on August 22 that the proposal aims… Continue reading

High Court allows Muhyiddin’s bid to refer Sedition Act questions

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today allowed former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to refer four questions of law under the Sedition Act to the Federal Court. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin ruled that Muhyiddin, as the applicant, had satisfied the test set out in Wee Choo Keong v. Lee Chong Meng under… Continue reading

SejaTi MADANI programme boosts Kampung Banggol Kapas with tilapia farming

MARANG: A total of 12,000 red tilapia fry were released today at the Red Tilapia Fish Farming project site in Kampung Banggol Kapas. Kampung Banggol Kapas Federal Village Development and Security Committee chairman Othman Abdullah said the project began in December after receiving RM100,000 under the SejaTi MADANI programme. “On this 0.25-hectare site, we built… Continue reading

China hosts SCO summit to strengthen non-Western alliances amid global tensions

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping will host global leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and India’s Narendra Modi for a major regional summit this weekend. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering represents China’s effort to showcase non-Western collaboration models ahead of a significant military parade. Twenty world leaders will attend the bloc’s largest meeting since its 2001 founding,… Continue reading

Aminuddin Harun appointed to Dewan Rakyat Committee of Selection

KUALA LUMPUR: Port Dickson MP and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has been appointed as a member of the Dewan Rakyat Committee of Selection, replacing Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli (PH-Pandan) for the 15th Parliament term. The motion, tabled by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M.… Continue reading

Taliban resumes Afghan pension payments after four-year suspension

KABUL: The Taliban government has announced it will resume pension payments for Afghanistan’s nearly 150,000 retired military and civil servants after a four-year suspension. They will be the last public sector workers to receive any payments, after the cash-strapped authorities announced an end to the public pension scheme last year. “When you’re jobless sitting at… Continue reading

Signature International’s 1H FY25 profit jumps 65.9% on strong interior fit-out performance

KUALA LUMPUR: Signature International Bhd, Malaysia’s leading provider of modular kitchen systems, wardrobes, and interior fit-out solutions, today announced its financial results for the first half (1H) of the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY25), recording robust growth driven by its interior fit-out segment and supported by sustained demand across its kitchen and wardrobe… Continue reading

Five men charged with smuggling 19 Myanmar nationals

KLANG: Five men were charged in the Sessions Court here today for allegedly smuggling 19 Myanmar nationals at an apartment in Hulu Langat earlier this month. Muhammad Azalmie Ahmad Razali, 25; Muhammad Irwan Syapawi Che Hamid, 34; Mazlan Derahman, 39; Hazif Yusof, 46; and Mohamad Yusof Zulkipli, 29, nodded in acknowledgment as the charges were… Continue reading

World Championships: Malaysia’s doubles dominate, eight pairs power into last 16

MALAYSIA showcased its doubles strength at the World Championships in Paris as eight national pairs marched into the last 16 on Wednesday, marking one of the country’s strongest collective performances on the global stage. Leading the charge were men’s doubles world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who cruised past Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley… Continue reading

HEMAT values boost civil service performance, survey finds

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The HEMAT values – an acronym for Hijrah Tata Kelola (Governance Reform), Empati Rakyat (Empathy for the People), Minda Pekin (Progressive Mindset), Apresiasi Inovasi (Appreciation of Innovation), and Telus Tadbiran (Transparent Administration) – have proven effective in enhancing self-management and work performance among civil servants. Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan… Continue reading

Tiger spotted by roadside, public urged not to reveal location

TIGERS in Malaysia are increasingly at risk due to habitat loss and poaching, making sightings along roadsides a rare and alarming reminder of their vulnerable status. In a clip shared by ECR Garage via Perak Press on Facebook, a tiger was spotted by the roadside though the location remains unknown. The six-second clip shows the… Continue reading

White House fires CDC head after vaccine policy dispute with RFK Jr

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration confirmed it had terminated the head of America’s top public health agency after she refused to resign during a confrontation with vaccine-sceptic Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The escalating dispute over Kennedy’s comprehensive overhaul of United States vaccine policy also prompted five other senior officials at the Centers for Disease… Continue reading

Johor adopts UK tech for faster pothole repairs

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has become the first in the Asia-Pacific region to use the high-tech Pothole Pro JCB machine to speed up road repairs, in support of the state government’s Zero Pothole initiative. State Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said two units, costing RM1.6 million each, were acquired by… Continue reading

Segamat tremor linked to reactivated Mersing fault

JOHOR BAHRU: The minor tremor that hit Segamat recently was caused by a movement of the Mersing fault which has been identified as active again even though there was no record of earthquakes in the area before. Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Ts. Dr Mohd Zamri Ramli… Continue reading

Procurement Bill vote proves govt majority, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The passing of the Government Procurement Bill 2025 through a bloc vote today once again demonstrated that the government commands a majority in the Dewan Rakyat. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the opposition should accept that they remain short of numbers, adding that their decision to stage a walkout after the vote… Continue reading

Powerwell’s Q1 FY26 net profit surges 3.5-fold on robust deliveries, new fire-suppression business

SHAH ALAM: Leading homegrown power distribution specialist manufacturing low voltage (LV) and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, Powerwell Holdings Bhd’s revenue jumped 116.8% year-on-year (YoY) to RM35.9 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended June 30, 2025 (FY26) from RM16.6 million a year ago. This was mainly attributed to higher deliveries in all the geographical… Continue reading

MyIPO tawarkan pakej pengurangan fi cap dagangan sempena HKHM 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Perbadanan Harta Intelek Malaysia (MyIPO) memperkenalkan Pakej Pengurangan Fi Cap Dagangan sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Hari Malaysia 2025. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali menyatakan kempen bertemakan ‘Lindungi Jenama Lokal, Tembusi Pasaran Global’ ini berlangsung selama empat bulan mulai 1 September hingga 31 Disember 2025. Beliau menjelaskan pakej… Continue reading

New coroner appointed for Zara Qairina death inquest in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner’s Court here has confirmed that the inquest to investigate the cause of death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir will proceed as scheduled in September. However, the inquest, beginning on Sept 3, will be heard before a new Coroner – Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan, who replaces Azreena… Continue reading

Wolbachia mosquito programme cuts dengue cases by up to 100%

KUALA LUMPUR: The release of mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia, under a programme implemented by the Ministry of Health (MOH), has shown promising results in curbing dengue transmission nationwide, with preliminary data indicating case reductions of up to 100 per cent in several participating localities, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman… Continue reading

Malaysia targets top 12 global competitiveness ranking by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to be listed among the 12 most competitive countries in the world by 2030, in line with the target under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. He said the ranking is based on the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) published by the Institute… Continue reading

MSU launches Malaysia’s first private veterinary medicine school

MANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) has achieved a significant milestone in Malaysian higher education by becoming the first private institution to establish a comprehensive veterinary medicine programme, addressing the nation’s growing need for qualified veterinary professionals. The university officially launched its School of Veterinary Medicine (SOV) on August 26 during a ceremony held at MSU’s… Continue reading

Pegawai perubatan rugi RM2.6 juta diperdaya pelaburan palsu media sosial

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang pegawai perubatan mengalami kerugian sebanyak RM2.6 juta setelah menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan tidak wujud yang ditawarkan melalui iklan di media sosial. Ketua Polis Johor Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad menyatakan lelaki tempatan berusia 45 tahun itu mula berminat selepas melihat iklan pelaburan tersebut pada 25 Mei lalu. Mangsa kemudian menekan pautan WhatsApp yang… Continue reading

Standard minimum kelajuan internet di sekolah akan dibincang dengan KPM

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Komunikasi melalui Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) bersedia untuk mengadakan perbincangan dengan Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) bagi menetapkan standard minimum kelajuan Internet di semua sekolah, termasuk di luar bandar bagi memastikan kelancaran Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP). Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi Teo Nie Ching berkata perkara itu sedang diteliti berdasarkan standard kualiti perkhidmatan sedia… Continue reading

626 banduan dilepaskan secara berlesen sempena Hari Kebangsaan 2025

KAJANG: Sebanyak 626 banduan lelaki dan wanita di seluruh negara dilepaskan secara berlesen sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan tahun ini. Timbalan Komisioner Jeneral Penjara (Kemasyarakatan) Ahmad Faudzi Awang menyatakan pemilihan dilakukan oleh jawatankuasa khas di bawah Komisioner Penjara. “Hanya yang benar-benar layak diberi peluang kembali ke pangkuan keluarga, majikan atau ditempatkan di rumah perantaraan,” katanya. Beliau… Continue reading

Paragon Globe Q1 FY26 net profit surges 178% to RM15.9m

JOHOR BAHRU: Property developer Paragon Globe Bhd recorded revenue of RM55.6 million in Q1 ended June 30, 2025 (FY26), more than doubling from RM23.0 million in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting continued earnings momentum from its property development division. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged to RM15.9 million compared to RM5.7 million in Q1… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat passes Government Procurement Bill 2025 with bloc vote

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Government Procurement Bill 2025, a landmark legislation aimed at strengthening obligations, responsibilities, governance and transparency in public procurement. The bill was put through a bloc vote, with 125 MPs in favour, 63 against, one abstained while 32 were absent. However, opposition lawmakers were dissatisfied with the decision… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin berkenan rasmi sambutan Jubli Perak Royal College Of Medicine Perak

IPOH: Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah berkenan berangkat menyempurnakan perasmian Majlis Sambutan Jubli Perak Royal College Of Medicine Perak, UniKL, di sini hari ini. Keberangkatan tiba baginda disambut Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Turut hadir Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir,… Continue reading