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Manchester United not ready for Europe says coach Amorim

MANCHESTER UNITED are not ready to play in Europe and need more time to build a solid base to be competitive in the Champions League, coach Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday. United, who finished 15th in the Premier League last season, missed out on the chance to qualify for Europe’s top club competition when they… Continue reading

Anisimova starts US Open with commanding first-round win over Birrell

AMANDA ANISIMOVA launched her US Open campaign with a commanding 6-3 6-2 first-round victory over Australia’s Kimberly Birrell on Tuesday. The American eighth seed is pursuing another Grand Slam opportunity following a standout season featuring her first WTA 1000 title in Doha and a Wimbledon final appearance. “It’s not easy playing in the first round… Continue reading

Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in League Cup with late double from Larsen

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham United in the League Cup with a late double from substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian forward entered the match in the 73rd minute and scored twice within two minutes to complete Wolves’ comeback at Molineux Stadium. Larsen struck in the 82nd and 84th minutes… Continue reading

Swiatek and Sinner cruise into US Open second round with dominant wins

PAST champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner delivered commanding performances in their US Open first-round matches on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, showcased her formidable form with a swift 6-1 6-2 victory over Emiliana Arango in just one hour. The 2022 US Open winner never faced a break point during… Continue reading

Mexican boxer Chavez Jr returns to training after US deportation

MEXICAN boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has resumed training following his release from prison while awaiting trial for alleged cartel connections. Video footage shared on social media from the Coliseo Boxing Club in Hermosillo showed the boxer training on a punching bag while wearing a gym-branded t-shirt. “Thanks for your visit,“ the gym said in… Continue reading

Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement

POP singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday, prompting congratulations from across the sports world. The celebrity couple, who made their relationship public in 2023, were congratulated by the Chiefs, with whom Kelce has won three Super Bowl crowns, most recently last… Continue reading

Arsenal’s Havertz to miss Germany’s World Cup qualifiers with knee injury

ARSENAL forward Kai Havertz will be unavailable for Germany’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Northern Ireland next month. German national team director Rudi Voeller confirmed the absence due to Havertz’s current knee injury sustained during Arsenal’s recent Premier League victory. The 26 year old attacker has been sidelined since picking up the problem… Continue reading

Arsenal’s Havertz to miss Germany’s World Cup qualifiers with knee injury

Cadillac signs Perez and Bottas for 2026 Formula 1 debut

CADILLAC has officially entered Formula 1 by signing drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for its 2026 debut season. The team confirmed multiyear contracts for both drivers on Tuesday without disclosing financial details. Team principal Graeme Lowdon stated that “signing two very experienced racers like Bottas and Checo (Perez) is a bold signal of intent.”… Continue reading

Cadillac signs Perez and Bottas for 2026 Formula 1 debut

Sergio Perez aims to enjoy racing again with Cadillac F1 comeback

SERGIO PEREZ stated he has nothing left to prove and simply wants to rediscover his enjoyment of racing following Cadillac’s announcement of his Formula One comeback. The 35 year old Mexican has been absent from competition since Red Bull terminated his contract early after a challenging 2024 season. Perez expressed his enthusiasm for the Cadillac… Continue reading

Sergio Perez aims to enjoy racing again with Cadillac F1 comeback

Rublev offers support to Medvedev after US Open emotional outburst

ANDREY RUBLEV has expressed his willingness to support fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev following his emotional outburst during the US Open. Medvedev suffered a dramatic five-set defeat to Benjamin Bonzi in a match marked by his confrontation with the chair umpire and crowd interaction. The 2021 champion’s frustration culminated in a racket smash after his earliest… Continue reading

Rublev offers support to Medvedev after US Open emotional outburst

Trump considers serious economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is prepared to impose economic sanctions against Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, fails to agree to a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. “It’s very, very serious what I have in mind, if I have to do it, but I want to see it end,“… Continue reading

‘Disabled employment in civil service still below 1% quota’

PETALING JAYA: Only 9,331 persons with disabilities (PwD) were employed in the public sector as of June 30 – just 0.64% of the total workforce – falling short of the 1% quota introduced in 1988 and reinforced under the Persons with Disabilities Act. In a written reply to Parliament, the Women, Family and Community Development… Continue reading

Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in League Cup with late double from Larsen

US tariff revenue could exceed $500b annually – Treasury Secretary

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that customs duty revenues from President Donald Trump’s tariffs may top $500 billion a year, with a substantial jump from July to August and likely a bigger jump in September. Bessent told a White House Cabinet meeting that his prior estimate of a $300 billion annual tariff… Continue reading

Swiatek and Sinner cruise into US Open second round with dominant wins

Mexican boxer Chavez Jr returns to training after US deportation

Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement

‘Complaints portal not enough to solve bullying’

PETALING JAYA: A child-friendly complaints portal, an initiative by the Parliamentary Special Select Committee, will not be enough by itself to shield children from being bullied, said CRIB Foundation co-chairman Srividhya Ganapathy. She urged lawmakers to move beyond digital fixes, and establish a single, nationwide anti-bullying policy covering all schools – government, residential, private, international… Continue reading

Anisimova starts US Open with commanding first-round win over Birrell

West Ham, Leeds and Sunderland exit League Cup in shock losses

WOLVERHAMPTON: Substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice in two minutes as Wolverhampton Wanderers beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 3-2 to reach the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday. Promoted Leeds United and Sunderland followed West Ham out of the competition, losing on penalties to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday and third… Continue reading

Future of work lies in mastering AI, other technological skills: PM

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s future in the global economy hinges on mastering fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and cybersecurity, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. “In elevating the nation’s dignity, all citizens must be mobilised to focus on development, including industries and activities not even discussed about 30 years ago.” He was… Continue reading

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged after two-year romance

LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday. In a joint Instagram post, the pair wrote: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,“ along with photos showing the Kansas City Chiefs player proposing to… Continue reading

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement creates buzz at US Open

NEW YORK: Six-times major winner Iga Swiatek got another reason to cheer after her U.S. Open first-round win on Tuesday, as the avowed “Swiftie” lifted her phone to discover her pop idol Taylor Swift met her match. The music mega-star announced she was engaged to NFL tight end Travis Kelce on Tuesday, after years of… Continue reading

Works Ministry ramps up repairs on Gerik–Jeli route

PETALING JAYA: As of July this year, a total of 224 potholes have been patched along the East–West Highway from Gerik to Jeli, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday that this forms part of the government’s short-term response to improve road safety following a series of fatal… Continue reading

M’sia to be ageing nation by 2048

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is expected to become an ageing nation by 2048, when 14% of its population will be aged 65 and above, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. He said the shift, driven by longer life expectancy and falling fertility rates, would see the number of children aged… Continue reading

Enam termasuk warga Myanmar didakwa miliki 11,883 kg minyak masak tanpa lesen

KUALA LUMPUR: Enam individu termasuk lima warga Myanmar menghadapi pertuduhan memiliki 11,883 kilogram minyak masak tanpa lesen di Mahkamah Selayang hari ini. Tertuduh terdiri daripada Wong Shu Chi dan lima lelaki warganegara Myanmar bernama Aye Min Thu, Aung Ko Ko, Htet Aung, Htet Naung dan Than Soe Aung. Wong mengaku tidak bersalah manakala tiada pengakuan… Continue reading

KKM tingkat kerjasama dengan AKPS banteras penyeludupan produk kesihatan

MUAR: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) akan terus memperkukuh kerjasama dengan Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan (AKPS) bagi membanteras kegiatan penyeludupan produk kesihatan di negara ini. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata AKPS turut memainkan peranan penting dalam advokasi dan pendidikan awam untuk meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat mengenai bahaya produk kesihatan seludup. Objektif AKPS semakin jelas… Continue reading

Selangor MB backs Urban Renewal Bill to revitalise derelict areas

SHAH ALAM: The Urban Renewal Bill represents a crucial legislative measure for revitalising old and dilapidated urban areas across Selangor. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari emphasised that this legislation could effectively breathe new life into neglected urban spaces if successfully passed and enforced. He stated that the Urban Renewal Act provides essential mechanisms… Continue reading

Malaysia to boost health product smuggling fight with border agency

MUAR: The Ministry of Health will intensify its collaboration with the Border Control and Protection Agency to combat health product smuggling nationwide. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad emphasised the agency’s crucial role in both enforcement and public education regarding smuggling dangers. “Since its establishment last year, the AKPS’ objectives have become clearer, including its… Continue reading

Education Ministry orders nationwide school safety audits after student incidents

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has instructed its School Inspectorate chief to deploy inspectors nationwide for comprehensive safety audits in all schools. Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad confirmed that audit findings must be reported to him weekly. “I will present the findings to the minister and detail the actions that need to be taken,” he… Continue reading

WWII bomb safely neutralised in Lahad Datu riverbank operation

LAHAD DATU: Police bomb disposal experts have safely neutralised a live World War II-era bomb discovered on the banks of Sungai Segama in Kampung Batu 8. Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail confirmed the unexploded ordnance was destroyed at 11.33 am today by the Sabah Contingent Bomb Disposal Unit. “The team used a low-order… Continue reading

Sabak Bernam student fall: MOE probes possible bullying, fighting elements

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education is conducting an internal investigation into a Form Three student’s fall from a school dormitory third floor in Sabak Bernam. Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad stated the ministry is examining possible elements of bullying, fighting, or other contributing factors. “We are not jumping to conclusions about bullying,” he… Continue reading

Senior local council officer and businessmen remanded in RM7 million graft case

PUTRAJAYA: A senior local authority officer and two businessmen have been remanded for four days in connection with a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigation into alleged corruption spanning over ten years. The suspects include a Grade JUSA B officer, a company owner, and a company director arrested between yesterday noon and 1 am today at various… Continue reading

Asia-Pacific prosperity depends on openness, connectivity and resilience

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asia-Pacific region can only achieve prosperity through openness, integration and resilience according to Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia chairman Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah. He warned that protectionism and isolation threaten to weaken the region’s position as the “heartbeat of global prosperity” despite its status as the world’s most… Continue reading

PKNS rewards 66 staff for excellent service and loyalty at APC 2025

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Development Corporation recognised sixty-six staff members for exceptional service and contributions throughout 2024 during its 2025 Excellent Service Awards ceremony. PKNS announced that fifty employees received the Excellent Service Award while sixteen others received the inaugural Group Chief Executive Officer’s Special Award. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated… Continue reading

Fourth PDRM dialogue to address road safety and motorcycle convoy issues

KUALA LUMPUR: The fourth Royal Malaysia Police Special Dialogue will concentrate on road safety and traffic management issues when it convenes in the final quarter of this year. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail identified motorcycle convoy problems as requiring particularly serious attention and strategic solutions. “We will discuss many aspects, including convoy issues,”… Continue reading

Public urged to ensure products have JAKIM halal certification

NILAI: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Zulkifli Hasan has advised Muslims and food business operators to remain vigilant about halal certification. He emphasised that products must carry valid halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). “We leave it to the authorities to handle these issues (lack of halal certification).”… Continue reading

Ex-political secretary to Hamzah faces RM350,000 bribery charges in court

KUALA LUMPUR: A Home Ministry official confirmed in court that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad served as political secretary to then Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from 2020 to 2021. Home Ministry Human Resources Division undersecretary Nik Noraini Nik Ya informed the Sessions Court that the accused held the post from March 18,… Continue reading

Palapes cadet’s body to be exhumed soon following High Court order

KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officer Training Unit cadet will be exhumed as soon as possible following a High Court ruling. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the Royal Malaysia Police will give full commitment to carrying out the exhumation process. “This is a serious process involving… Continue reading

Health Ministry addresses Pasir Gudang Hospital staffing challenges

MUAR: The Health Ministry is prioritising the strengthening of healthcare personnel at Pasir Gudang Hospital to ensure effective facility operations. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad identified human resource deployment as the primary challenge for new hospitals beyond infrastructure completion. “The manpower issue is a national challenge that we are addressing comprehensively,” he told reporters… Continue reading

Over 31,000 online fraud cases investigated with 11,864 arrests

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police have investigated 31,949 online fraud cases involving total losses of RM1.5 billion throughout this year. Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed authorities have arrested 11,864 individuals believed connected to these fraudulent activities. “This is not an easy job…it’s a heavy responsibility, however, it was conducted brilliantly… Continue reading

France sues Kick platform for negligence after livestream death

PARIS: France will sue Australian streaming platform Kick for negligence following a user’s death during a livestream event. Digital Affairs Minister Clara Chappaz announced the legal action on Tuesday after a 46-year-old Frenchman died during a 12-day streaming marathon on his channel. The channel specialised in the user enduring abuse or humiliation from other participants… Continue reading

Malaysia passes anti-dumping bill to protect local industries from unfair trade

KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament has approved the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 to shield domestic industries from unfair foreign trade practices. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong stated that the legislation aims to ensure fair trade amid global tariff challenges and World Trade Organisation concerns. “In general, public interest also includes… Continue reading

Israeli raid in Ramallah wounds 14 as tensions rise in West Bank

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces conducted a raid in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Tuesday, leaving 14 people wounded according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. Troops spread throughout the city centre during the operation, which marks a relatively rare military action in the Palestinian Authority headquarters city. The Red Crescent reported that seven individuals were… Continue reading

Pegawai kanan PBT dan dua ahli perniagaan direman empat hari kes rasuah

PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) telah menahan reman tiga individu termasuk seorang pegawai kanan gred Jusa B yang berkhidmat dengan pihak berkuasa tempatan di ibu negara. Perintah reman empat hari terhadap pegawai kanan PBT, seorang pemilik syarikat dan seorang pengarah syarikat itu dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin. Ketiga-tiga suspek lelaki berusia lingkungan 40… Continue reading

KPM siasat aspek pergaduhan dan buli dalam kes pelajar terjatuh dari asrama

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Pendidikan akan mengambil kira semua aspek termasuk kemungkinan insiden pergaduhan, gejala buli atau unsur lain dalam siasatan dalaman susulan kejadian pelajar tingkatan tiga terjatuh dari tingkat tiga asrama sebuah sekolah di Sabak Bernam. Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad berkata pihaknya sedia memberikan kerjasama penuh kepada polis bagi melengkapkan siasatan menyeluruh. “KPM… Continue reading