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Malaysia dan Korea Selatan jangka meterai MoU kerjasama tenaga bersih akhir 2025

BUSAN: Malaysia dan Korea Selatan dijangka memeterai memorandum persefahaman untuk memperkukuh kerjasama dalam sektor tenaga menjelang akhir 2025. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menyatakan MoU itu dijangka ditandatangani pada Oktober atau November sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-46. “Kita berharap dapat menandatangani MoU dengan Korea Selatan bagi meneroka kerjasama dalam teknologi tenaga bersih termasuk… Continue reading

Defence Ministry pledges full cooperation in Palapes cadet death probe

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Defence and Malaysian Armed Forces will fully cooperate with authorities investigating the death of Palapes cadet officer Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed their respect for the Shah Alam High Court’s decision ordering exhumation for a second post-mortem. He gave assurance that the MAF would extend… Continue reading

RMAF chief to pilot Su-30MKM in National Day 2025 air display

KUALA LUMPUR: Royal Malaysian Air Force chief General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris will make history this Sunday by piloting a Su-30MKM fighter jet during the National Day 2025 aerial display in Putrajaya. His participation reflects front-line leadership and symbolises the strength and unity of the Malaysian Armed Forces according to an RMAF statement on… Continue reading

Malaysia dan Brunei perkukuh kerjasama makanan, mobiliti dan belia

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia dan Brunei telah mengulangi komitmen masing-masing bagi meningkatkan kerjasama dalam bidang pertanian, imigresen, pemindahan banduan dan pembangunan belia selain usaha memperkukuh keterjaminan makanan serta mobiliti rentas sempadan. Komitmen itu dizahirkan dalam kenyataan bersama yang dikeluarkan selepas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Sultan Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah mengadakan perbincangan sempena Rundingan Pemimpin… Continue reading

Soldier creates National Day decorations from recycled materials in Alor Setar

ALOR SETAR: A soldier has demonstrated his patriotism by transforming discarded materials into elaborate decorations for his family home in Taman Kita, Mergong. Sergeant Major Abdul Latif Jalaluddin reused cardboard, PVC pipes, bamboo, and beverage bottles to create replicas of tanks, blowpipes, and Jalur Gemilang-themed ornaments. The 39-year-old serviceman initially created the decorations for a… Continue reading

Malaysia to introduce biometric data for national ID cards under new law

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government will implement comprehensive biometric data collection under proposed amendments to the National Registration Act 1959. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah announced that the new measures will include images of ten fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition technology. He emphasised the urgent need to upgrade biometric data… Continue reading

Malaysia e-commerce revenue hits RM625 billion in first half of 2025

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s e-commerce sector achieved RM625 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, representing a RM13.5 billion increase compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) confirmed these figures based on data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). KPDN Secretary-General Datuk Seri… Continue reading

Malaysia kaji nuklear, angin dan gas dalam rundingan peralihan tenaga Korea

BUSAN: Malaysia sedang mengkaji amalan terbaik serta keupayaan tenaga bersih dan loji jana kuasa, termasuk tenaga nuklear dan turbin angin untuk memenuhi keperluan negara. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menyatakan ini selaras dengan perancangan Malaysia untuk menambah 8,000 megawatt kapasiti penjanaan gas yang cekap menjelang 2030. Beliau berkata lawatan ke syarikat asing memberi… Continue reading

Police arrest trio including couple in Kajang drug raids, seize RM757,760

KAJANG: Police have arrested three individuals including a couple for suspected drug smuggling activities and seized various drugs worth RM757,760 in two separate operations here on August 21. Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof stated that officers raided a house at 5 pm that day and detained the couple, a 34-year-old woman and a… Continue reading

Two Thai men killed in Pontian house fire, four injured

PONTIAN: Two Thai men died and four others sustained injuries in a house fire at Batu 36, Jalan Pontian. Fifteen firefighters from Pontian Baru and Pekan Nenas stations responded to the emergency call at approximately 11am. The single-storey house was 80% destroyed when fire crews arrived at the scene. Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer I… Continue reading

Saksi dedah Lim Guan Eng terima dua beg hitam berisi RM2 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Saksi utama dalam kes rasuah projek terowong dasar laut Pulau Pinang membabitkan Lim Guan Eng mengesahkan penyerahan dua beg hitam berisi wang tunai RM2 juta. Ahli perniagaan Datuk Seri G. Gnanaraja memberitahu Mahkamah Sesyen bahawa beliau sendiri menyerahkan wang tersebut kepada bekas Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang itu. Gnanaraja menerima dua beg masing-masing berisi… Continue reading

Father drowns after rescuing son from river in Tanah Merah

KOTA BHARU: A father who heroically rescued his son from drowning in a river two days ago has been found dead. The body of 46-year-old Saifuldin Ramli @ Ghazali was discovered this morning approximately 700 metres from where he was last seen. Tanah Merah Police chief Superintendent Mohd Haki Hasbullah confirmed the recovery occurred at… Continue reading

Lima lelaki didakwa miliki 25,070 kg LPG secara haram di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Seorang lelaki tempatan dan empat lelaki warga Myanmar didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan memiliki barang kawalan iaitu 25,070 kilogram gas petroleum cecair secara haram pada Jumaat lepas. Bagaimanapun, hanya tertuduh Chong Ming Fei, 28, mengaku tidak bersalah di hadapan Hakim Mohamad Kamil Nizam selepas pertuduhan dibacakan, manakala tiada pengakuan direkodkan daripada… Continue reading

PPRPM backs Gig Workers Bill 2025 for rider welfare and social protection

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Gig Workers Solidarity Association (PPRPM) has expressed strong support for the Gig Workers Bill 2025 tabled in Parliament last Monday. PPRPM clarified that reports of association opposition were inaccurate and emphasised that the main focus remains on improving wages for gig workers. The association believes the bill represents a significant step… Continue reading

Dua maut dalam kebakaran rumah di Pontian, empat cedera

PONTIAN: Dua lelaki warga Thailand berusia 37 dan 31 tahun maut manakala empat lagi cedera dalam kebakaran membabitkan sebuah rumah di Batu 36, Jalan Pontian, di sini kira-kira 11 pagi tadi. Komander Operasi, Pegawai Bomba Kanan I Mohd Nazri Ahmad Shahidon berkata 15 anggota daripada Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Pontian Baru dan BBP Pekan… Continue reading

Ular sawa 80 kg jatuh dari siling rumah di Kuantan gemparkan penghuni

KUANTAN: Penghuni sebuah rumah di Kampung Kempadang dikejutkan dengan kehadiran seekor ular sawa seberat lebih 80 kilogram yang jatuh dari siling bilik kediaman itu. Penghuni rumah Mazlan Zakaria berkata pada mulanya dia terdengar bunyi runtuhan dan mendapati ia akibat siling di bilik anak perempuannya yang jatuh. Seketika kemudian pesara itu terdengar bunyi runtuhan kedua lalu… Continue reading

Sokongan ibu hamil penting untuk generasi masa depan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Penurunan kadar kelahiran Malaysia ke paras terendah dalam sejarah pada tahun ini menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai kesinambungan generasi serta pembangunan masa depan negara. Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail berkata anak-anak bukan sahaja anugerah besar buat keluarga, malah merupakan generasi yang akan mencorak masa depan negara. “Statistik Jabatan… Continue reading

Police seek public help to find missing 17-year-old girl in Nibong Tebal

NIBONG TEBAL: Police have requested public assistance in locating a teenage girl who has been missing since Sunday, August 24. Seberang Perai Selatan Police chief Superintendent Jay January Siowou confirmed that 17-year-old Nur Syamimi Husna Mohd Fikry left her residence and has not returned home. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts should contact investigating officer… Continue reading

JAKIM to partner with Muslim World League on Quran recitation standards

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Islamic Development Department stands ready to collaborate with the Muslim World League on establishing standardised Quran recitation guidelines and recognition systems for certified reciters. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar emphasised that this partnership through the International Forum For The Authentication Of Quranic Ijazah represents a crucial… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan drug addicts drop to 5,600 with 900 fewer cases

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan has achieved a significant reduction in drug addiction cases, with numbers dropping from 6,500 last year to 5,600 currently. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun announced this positive development, highlighting a decrease of 900 individuals struggling with substance abuse. He stated that this improvement places Negeri Sembilan as the state with the… Continue reading

PM Anwar to deliver National Day 2025 address at MAEPS on Saturday

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the National Day 2025 address on Saturday at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS). National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang stated the event aims to convey government aspirations about unity and patriotism. This year’s theme ‘Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni’ emphasises that every Malaysian is… Continue reading

80% of drug addicts kick habit after PDK programme, says AADK

KOTA BHARU: About 80% of drug addicts who completed the Community-Based Rehabilitation programme under the National Anti-Drugs Agency have successfully overcome their addiction. AADK deputy director-general of operations Khairul Anwar Bachok stated that only 20% of over 50,000 addicts nationwide relapsed, marking significant improvement compared to rates from ten to fifteen years ago. He attributed… Continue reading

Penang DOSH investigates fatal fall at paper factory in Nibong Tebal

NIBONG TEBAL: The Penang branch of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating a fatal workplace incident at a local paper factory. A twenty one year old subcontractor worker fell while cleaning solar panels at the facility yesterday afternoon. Penang DOSH director Hairozie Asri confirmed the victim fell from a transparent roof at… Continue reading

Terengganu government open to talks with RXZ Members organisers

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government is open to meeting with the organisers of RXZ Members 7.0 2025 to resolve the controversy surrounding the programme held at the Gong Badak Motor Circuit last weekend. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar confirmed that the state government had recently received a letter from the organisers requesting… Continue reading

Woman slams DASH lane-cutters for causing traffic jams and endangering lives

A frustrated DASH highway motorist recently vented on Threads about reckless drivers cutting lanes at a busy junction leading to Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari. The post, which quickly gained attention online, read: “Sis has had enough! DASH users, we should just normalize honking at lane-cutters! ALSO READ: Malaysian driver reverses on highway after wrong exit, sparks… Continue reading

Elderly couple denied coffee at cashless cafe, netizens ask: “Why not both?”

A Threads post has gone viral after a Malaysian user shared a heartwarming yet heartbreaking incident involving an elderly couple who struggled to buy coffee at a cashless café. In the post, the user wrote: “Cashless. These days most shops run on a cashless concept. ALSO READ: Elderly folk facing challenges in cashless transactions shift… Continue reading

Anwar calls for sovereign interdependence built on choice and respect

KUALA LUMPUR: Sovereign interdependence must be founded upon choice, resilience and mutual respect to maintain national dignity while engaging with the world. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that interdependence remains unavoidable in today’s interconnected global landscape. He emphasised that smaller and developing nations should freely select their partnerships rather than accept imposed relationships… Continue reading

From vultures to defenders, Japan private equity deals head for record year

TOKYO: Take-private deals in Japan are likely to hit a record high this year, exceeding the US$40.3 billion (RM170 billion) total racked up in 2023, according to private equity funds and advisers, as companies bow to pressure to improve returns for investors. Japanese companies once feared private equity as “hagetaka”, or vultures. Now they are… Continue reading

Alibaba results point to modest AI impact

BEIJING: China’s Alibaba is likely to highlight its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy with its quarterly results on Friday, but in line with its peers Tencent and Baidu, may struggle to show that its big AI investments are paying off. The companies have invested billions of dollars into AI over the past three years following the… Continue reading

DE-CIX earns Google Gold VPP status

KUALA LUMPUR: DE-CIX, an internet exchange (IX) operator, announced yesterday that it has been recognised as a Google Gold Verified Peering Provider (VPP), becoming one of the first IX operators worldwide to achieve Gold Status. The Google VPP Programme identifies and endorses ISPs and IXs that provide diverse and highly available connectivity to Google’s global… Continue reading

LAC Med, Philips roll out imaging system in KPJ hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical devices and solutions provider LAC Med Bhd signed a multi-year subscription-based agreement with KPJ Healthcare Bhd to implement an advanced medical image-management solution across 30 KPJ hospitals nationwide. The project, supported by LAC Med’s technology partner Philips, will significantly advance KPJ Healthcare’s digital transformation under KPJ Health System. The project involves LAC… Continue reading

Over 60% of commercial vehicle operators fail JPJ safety audit

PUTRAJAYA: More than 60% of 500 commercial vehicle companies audited under the Special Operation on Safety Audit System Guidelines failed to meet safety standards. Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that improper installation of Global Positioning System devices was the primary reason for failure. The audit conducted between 23 June and 31… Continue reading

Teacher critically injured after slashing wife and himself in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: A female teacher suffered neck injuries after being attacked by her husband, who then critically injured himself in a violent early morning incident. Southwest District Police Chief ACP Sazalee Adam confirmed the attack occurred around 6 am in Taman Tunas, Sungai Ara. The victim’s mother discovered the scene after hearing her daughter’s screams… Continue reading

UNICEF urges urgent action on bullying in Malaysian schools

KUALA LUMPUR: Bullying requires urgent attention in Malaysia as it poses serious risks to children’s safety and wellbeing according to UNICEF. UNICEF Representative to Malaysia Robert Gass expressed deep concern over recent bullying reports among children, noting the problem can have tragic consequences. He emphasised that no child should fear for their safety at school,… Continue reading

Malaysia’s birth rate hits historic low, threatens future generations

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s birth rate has reached its lowest level in history this year according to Bandar Tun Razak MP Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She expressed serious concerns about how this decline threatens both future generations and the country’s long-term development. “Children represent both a family blessing and the generation that will shape our… Continue reading

Sultan Brunei berangkat pulang selepas akhiri lawatan negara

SUBANG JAYA: Sultan Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah berangkat pulang ke Brunei hari ini selepas mengakhiri lawatan negara ke Malaysia selama tiga hari bermula Isnin. Pesawat khas membawa Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah bersama delegasi termasuk Pengiran Muda Abdul Mateen Bolkiah, menteri-menteri Kabinet serta pegawai kanan kerajaan Brunei berlepas dari Pangkalan Udara Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) di… Continue reading

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish manuscript funds to Gaza amid controversy

SARAJEVO: Bosnia’s national museum has defended its decision to donate funds from displaying a precious Jewish manuscript to support Gaza’s population. Museum director Mirsad Sijaric stated that ticket sales for viewing the Sarajevo Haggadah would aid Palestinians suffering “systematic, calculated and cold-blooded terror, directly by the state of Israel”. The move provoked intense criticism from… Continue reading

Sarajevo museum donates Jewish manuscript funds to Gaza amid controversy

Australian police hunt gunman after two officers killed in Victoria shootout

POREPUNKAH: Police continue searching Australian bushland for a heavily armed 56-year-old gunman who allegedly killed two officers and wounded a third during a shootout. Officers hunted through the night for Dezi Freeman, who fled on foot into densely forested terrain after Tuesday morning’s incident in northeast Victoria. Victoria police chief commissioner Mike Bush stated “The… Continue reading

UN nuclear inspectors return to Iran after suspension over strikes

WASHINGTON: United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has confirmed that International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have returned to Iran for the first time since Israeli and American strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities this year. Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA following a twelve-day war with Israel in June, citing the agency’s failure to condemn… Continue reading

FEMA employees suspended after criticising Trump administration policies

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration suspended several Federal Emergency Management Agency employees following their public criticism of agency leadership. More than 180 current and former staff members signed an open letter marking Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary that expressed concerns about recent reforms. The letter stated budget cuts, personnel decisions and other changes could recreate conditions behind… Continue reading

Residents urge swift tabling of Urban Renewal Bill for housing redevelopment

KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming received a memorandum of support from residents regarding the Urban Renewal Bill outside Parliament today. Nearly one hundred residents from various backgrounds, including those from Desa Bakti in Selayang and Taman Maluri flats in Cheras, presented the document. Nga stated on social media platform X… Continue reading

Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson kill elderly woman, officials confirm

KYIV: Russian military strikes targeted the strategic Ukrainian port city of Kherson on Wednesday, resulting in one fatality and two injuries according to local officials. An 81-year-old woman was killed during the morning bombardment, while a 53-year-old individual sustained injuries and required hospitalisation. The regional military administration confirmed a separate drone strike wounded a 56-year-old… Continue reading

Malaysia to chair RCEP summit in October to boost Asian trade unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia intends to convene a summit of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership member countries in October as ASEAN Chair. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated the aim is to demonstrate Asia’s continued leadership in promoting openness despite global inward trends. He emphasised that RCEP remains one of the few forums where rival nations… Continue reading

Young civil servants can own first home through SPPM scheme

PUTRAJAYA: The Public Sector Home Financing Board has introduced the Young Home Financing Scheme to help young civil servants purchase their first homes. LPPSA chief executive officer Mohd Farid Nawawi stated that the scheme targets civil servants aged 30 and below with financing options reaching RM750,000. Applicants can benefit from extended repayment periods of up… Continue reading

India faces FIFA ban threat over constitution delay for second time

INDIA faces the threat of a second world football ban within three years after FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation demanded constitutional implementation by October 30. World governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation sent a joint letter to All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey expressing profound concern over the continued failure to… Continue reading

France, Germany, Poland leaders visit Moldova to counter Russian interference

CHISINAU: The leaders of France, Germany and Poland will arrive in Moldova on Wednesday to demonstrate European support during a critical pre-election period marked by Russian interference allegations. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will meet Moldovan President Maia Sandu to celebrate the country’s 34th independence anniversary… Continue reading

Mandiri Indonesia Open: Tournament factsheet

THE Mandiri Indonesia Open commences on Thursday at Pondok Indah Golf Course in Jakarta – providing the perfect event to start what will be a thrilling second half to the season on the Asian Tour. England’s Steve Lewton begins as the defending champion in an event packed with talent. Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond, Australian Ryan Peake,… Continue reading

JPJ records 46.5 million cashless transactions worth RM5.6 billion

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department recorded 46.5 million cashless transactions worth RM5.6 billion between January 1 and August 24 this year. Director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli revealed that 245,626 transactions occurred through e-wallets at JPJ counters and the MyJPJ application during the same period. These e-wallet transactions generated collections amounting to RM19.6 million. JPJ recorded… Continue reading

FINAS urges IPT students to prioritise ethics in AI technology use

SUNGAI PETANI: The National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia has urged higher learning institution students to prioritise ethics in their artificial intelligence usage. FINAS chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib warned that rapidly evolving technology must be used responsibly to avoid potential misuse. He stated that AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace and… Continue reading