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South Korea’s Lee faces pivotal test at first summit with Trump

WASHINGTON: South Korea’s new president Lee Jae Myung faces a pivotal moment on Monday when he meets US President Donald Trump in Washington for their first summit. The countries’ decades-old alliance strains to confront rapid geopolitical changes. Much is riding on the meeting for Lee, who took office in June after a snap election called… Continue reading

South Korea’s Lee faces pivotal test at first summit with Trump

Chinese copper firm’s Texas factory thrives amid US tariff war

GANZHOU: Chinese copper flat wire manufacturer Wellascent Electronic has turned geopolitical risks into competitive advantages through strategic investment in Texas. The company’s early 2023 decision to build a factory in Grand Prairie now shields American clients from 50% import tariffs on copper wire and semi-finished products. “A few prospective clients in the United States were… Continue reading

Chinese copper firm’s Texas factory thrives amid US tariff war

Tax Matters – Insight into taxation of cash trusts

DISCUSSION of cash trusts has been brought up by the media recently since the amount of money flowing into these trusts runs into billions of ringgit. The promoters of these trusts normally promise high returns, and one of the requirements is that the management of the fund is entirely left to the promoters who will… Continue reading

Japan considers new infrastructure tax to replace expiring gasoline surcharge

TOKYO: Japan’s government is evaluating a new tax to fund repairs for aging public infrastructure as a replacement for a decades-old gasoline surcharge scheduled for abolition by year-end. The Asahi newspaper reported that this potential levy would likely target automobile drivers, substituting the so-called provisional gasoline tax that ruling and opposition parties agreed to terminate… Continue reading

Japan considers new infrastructure tax to replace expiring gasoline surcharge

Anti-bullying campaign may backfire without support

PETALING JAYA: Psychologists have raised concerns that the Education Ministry’s anti-bullying campaign requiring schoolchildren to chant “Kami Benci Buli” (we hate bullying) may backfire, adding that the repeated use of the word “benci” risks embedding negativity in young minds. International Psychology Centre principal consultant psychologist Dr Edward Chan said chanting slogans without proper support is… Continue reading

Japan PM Ishiba’s support surges 20 points despite election loss

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has experienced a remarkable surge in public support despite his ruling coalition’s recent parliamentary election setback. A Yomiuri newspaper public opinion poll revealed a nearly 20 percentage point increase in cabinet approval ratings on Monday. Support for Ishiba’s cabinet stood at 39%, surging by 17 percentage points from last… Continue reading

Japan PM Ishiba’s support surges 20 points despite election loss

Australian mushroom killer faces victims’ family in sentencing hearing

MELBOURNE: Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson faces her victims’ relatives in court as a judge prepares to sentence her for a triple murder that captured global attention. The fifty-year-old appears for the first time since a jury convicted her in July of murder by preparing a beef Wellington meal containing death cap mushrooms. She deliberately… Continue reading

Australian mushroom killer faces victims’ family in sentencing hearing

Ecuador seizes bomb materials bound for Colombia in terror plot

QUITO: Ecuadorian authorities have intercepted a major shipment of bomb-making materials destined for use in terrorist attacks within Colombia. Police seized three thousand seven hundred and fifty cartridges of explosive emulsion alongside fifteen miles of detonating cord during a border operation. “We identified explosive material that was intended to be used to carry out terrorist… Continue reading

Ecuador seizes bomb materials bound for Colombia in terror plot

Irish rap group Kneecap chants ‘Free Palestine’ at Paris festival gig

PARIS: Irish rap group Kneecap openly criticised Israel’s war in Gaza during their performance at a music festival near Paris despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials. The Belfast trio performed before thousands of attendees at the Rock en Seine festival in Saint-Cloud on Sunday evening amidst ongoing controversy surrounding their political statements.… Continue reading

Toyota pioneers battery recycling with Sweep Energy Storage System at Mazda plant

AS the global shift towards electrification accelerates, one of the most pressing challenges for the automotive industry is deciding what to do with retired electric vehicle batteries. With no single definitive solution, various start-ups and carmakers are developing their own approaches. Toyota’s answer is the Sweep Energy Storage System, a project that has now entered… Continue reading

Woman criticises expats praising Malaysia’s affordability, highlighting rising cost of living for locals

THE issue surrounding expatriates and the rising cost of living in Malaysia has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years, as locals observe that their presence often results in increased costs in certain areas, making it difficult to survive on current wages. As the gap widens between expats with stronger foreign currencies and… Continue reading

‘Clarity vital for success of landmark Gig Workers Bill’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s first-ever Gig Workers Bill, to be tabled in Parliament today, is seen as a landmark move to regulate the sector – but experts warn that without clear definitions and phased implementation, the law could end up hurting both workers and businesses. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan human resource and industrial relations expert Prof Dr… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence reports 42 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported at least 42 people killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday as the military prepared for a new assault on the Palestinian territory’s largest city. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said there had been several air strikes around Gaza City, including one in the Al-Sabra neighbourhood that killed eight… Continue reading

Zelensky calls for Putin talks as Ukraine war continues

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that direct talks with Vladimir Putin represent the most effective path forward despite stalled peace efforts. Ukraine’s military commander confirmed the recapture of three Donetsk region villages previously under Russian control. Ukrainian drone strikes triggered a fire at a Russian nuclear power plant, though authorities reported no radiation leaks or… Continue reading

Israeli strikes kill four in Yemen’s capital, Huthis vow retaliation

SANA’A: Israeli airstrikes in Yemen’s capital killed at least four people and wounded 67 others according to Huthi rebel authorities. The Iran-backed Huthi rebels reported the strikes targeted central Sana’a including a presidential palace compound and energy infrastructure. AFP images captured a massive fireball illuminating the night sky over the rebel-held capital followed by thick… Continue reading

Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of olive trees in West Bank village

AL MUGHAYYIR: Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Sunday under military supervision. Most of the destroyed vegetation consisted of olive trees, which are vital to the local economy and culture in the occupied territory. Local farmer Abdelatif Mohammed Abu Aliya reported losing olive trees over 70 years… Continue reading

SpaceX cancels Starship launch amid ongoing technical setbacks

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: SpaceX cancelled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk’s behemoth after a series of explosive failures. The problems have led some observers to doubt whether the world’s biggest and most powerful launch vehicle will be… Continue reading

China coal power surges despite record renewable energy growth in 2025

BEIJING: China experienced a significant increase in new coal power capacity during the first half of 2025 despite achieving record levels of clean energy installation. The country brought 21 gigawatts of coal power online in the first six months of this year, representing the highest first-half total since 2016 according to a joint report by… Continue reading

Telecommunications coverage monitoring and penalties in Dewan Rakyat focus

KUALA LUMPUR: Monitoring methods and penalties for telecommunications companies failing to provide satisfactory coverage will dominate today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan will question the Communications Minister about inadequate service in rural areas during the oral question-and-answer session. Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad will ask the Energy Transition Minister about strategies for making ASEAN… Continue reading

Shah Alam workshop fire destroys 37 cars and 7 motorcycles

SHAH ALAM: Thirty-seven cars and seven motorcycles were completely destroyed in a major fire that swept through a workshop in Section 24 last night. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 11.31 pm reporting the blaze. Twenty-one firefighters responded with three fire engines and a water tanker from the Shah Alam… Continue reading

Riders share struggles without safeguards

PETALING JAYA: For many gig workers in Malaysia, the promise of flexibility comes with financial uncertainty and little protection. Mohamad Afiq Mohd Azmi, 25, from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, used to work full-time as a delivery rider after completing his studies, but switched to part-time due to unstable earnings. “Every month, fuel, motorcycle maintenance and platform… Continue reading

Gaza solidarity event in Kuala Lumpur proceeds peacefully with 20,000 attendees

KUALA LUMPUR: The “Malam Himpunan dan Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza” gathering concluded peacefully without any disturbances at Dataran Merdeka. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that 180 police personnel were deployed to ensure safety throughout the programme. “So far, we have not received any police reports regarding any incidents,“ he said in a… Continue reading

Malaysia key pillar in Zoho’s growth strategy in Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR: Zoho Corporation views Malaysia as a key market in the Asia-Pacific region as the country has strong digital ambitions and a mature and promising startup ecosystem. Zoho vice-president and general manager for Asia-Pacific Gibu Mathew said the India-based company’s decision to invest wallet credits in Malaysian startups reflects its long-term commitment to empowering… Continue reading

Three killed including child in Rompin road collision, four injured

KUANTAN: Three people including a young child died while four others sustained injuries in a tragic road collision along the Kuantan-Seremban Road this afternoon. The fatal accident occurred at kilometre 142 near Bukit Serok in Bandar Tun Abdul Razak when a car travelling from Bahau to Muadzam Shah collided head-on with a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Pahang… Continue reading

JDT extend Super League winning streak with 1-0 victory over Kuching City

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM continued their winning streak in the 2025/2026 Super League when they beat Kuching City 0-1 at the Sarawak State Stadium today. JDT’s Jairo De Macedo Da Silva scored the winning goal in the 61st minute after Kuching had to play with 10 men due to a red card picked up by Yuki… Continue reading

JDT extend Super League winning streak with 1-0 victory over Kuching City

Filipino Eala makes history with first US Open Grand Slam singles win

ALEXANDRA EALA created tennis history at the US Open on Sunday by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam singles match. The 20-year-old from Quezon City produced a stunning comeback to defeat Danish 14th seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13/11) in a thrilling first round encounter. Eala recovered from… Continue reading

Filipino Eala makes history with first US Open Grand Slam singles win

M’sian man questions RM3k fresh graduates’ salary, sparks backlash

A Malaysian man recently questioned the need for local fresh graduates to be earning salaries of RM3,000 and above. “What can fresh graduates offer in return?” he asked in a Threads post. Citing how fresh graduates are usually unaware of how the working world operates, he argued that they do not qualify for such a… Continue reading

‘Address e-cigarettes with regulation, not abrupt halt’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry’s move towards a nationwide vape ban has reignited debate over the industry’s future with critics warning that abrupt measures could backfire. Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, in an interview with theSun, urged the government not to wait for a “perfect solution” but to take immediate and practical… Continue reading

Malaysia pledges additional RM100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional 100 million ringgit in humanitarian assistance for Gaza during a major solidarity gathering. This new allocation matches the previous 100 million ringgit approved by the Malaysian government two years ago for Palestinian support. Anwar declared the funding during his keynote address at the… Continue reading

Anwar condemns Netanyahu’s Gaza actions as cruel and insane

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his regime’s continuous attacks on Gaza as inhumane and beyond the bounds of sanity. Anwar stated that violence targeting children, women, hospitals and schools clearly demonstrates the Zionist regime’s willingness to use starvation and humanitarian aid restrictions as weapons… Continue reading

Brooke Henderson ends LPGA title drought with Canadian Women’s Open win

BROOKE HENDERSON ended her two-year LPGA title drought with a victory in her home open on Sunday, firing a final-round 67 to edge Minjee Lee by one stroke to win the Canadian Women’s Open. Henderson lifted the trophy for a second time, seven years after her 2018 triumph made her the first Canadian since 1973… Continue reading

Mbappe scores brace as Real Madrid beat Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga

KYLIAN MBAPPE continued his scoring form with a brace as Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 3-0 in Sunday’s La Liga encounter. The match marked a special occasion for Oviedo, who returned to Spain’s top flight after nearly twenty five years away from the elite division. Star performers Mbappe and Vinicius Junior proved decisive in northern… Continue reading

Higgins try seals Ireland’s 42-14 win over Japan in Women’s Rugby World Cup

EVE HIGGINS scored the decisive try as Ireland launched their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-14 victory over Japan in Northampton on Sunday. Japan were on the attack and pressing for another try, at 28-14 down, before inside centre Higgins picked off a floating pass and ran the length of the field to… Continue reading

CAP urges swift ban on vape products

PETALING JAYA: The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government not to delay a nationwide ban on vape products, stressing that public health must take precedence over industry concerns. This follows Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad’s announcement on Aug 24 that a memorandum on banning vaping and e-cigarettes will be presented… Continue reading

Everton beat Brighton 2-0 in new Hill Dickinson Stadium opener

EVERTON marked their historic move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium with an impressive 2-0 victory over Brighton in front of nearly 52,000 spectators. Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner scored either side of half-time while new signing Jack Grealish contributed two assists on his full debut for the club. Brighton endured a frustrating afternoon despite creating… Continue reading

Dortmund bans agents from dressing room after Bellingham family incident

BORUSSIA DORTMUND has reinforced its prohibition against agents and family members entering dressing room areas following a reported confrontation involving Jobe Bellingham’s parents. German media outlets Bild and Sky Germany detailed an incident where Mark Bellingham waited in the player tunnel after Saturday’s match against St Pauli. Sky Germany reported that the elder Bellingham engaged… Continue reading

Man Utd remain winless after Fulham draw as Everton open new stadium

MANCHESTER UNITED remain winless in the Premier League this season following a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. United manager Ruben Amorim expressed frustration with his team’s performance after they failed to capitalise on their opportunities. “We were just thinking about the result after the goal and we were not smart in… Continue reading

Homegrown ILMU, NurAI position Malaysia to lead Asean in trustworthy, values-based AI

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s two locally developed artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives – ILMU (Intelek Luhur Malaysia Untukmu or Excellent Malaysian Intelligence for You) for sovereign capability and NurAI for syariah-aligned guidance – position the country to lead Asean in trustworthy, values-based AI, said AI risks and safety adviser Chan Tzu Kit. He said ILMU – the… Continue reading

Anwar urges continued global pressure on Israel over Palestine crisis

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called upon Muslims and the international community to maintain pressure on Israel to halt its atrocities against Palestine. He described the ongoing cruelty in Palestine as a significant test for the entire Muslim ummah and global peace advocates. “We must continue to take steps forward,” Anwar… Continue reading

MAPIM outlines seven determinations for Malaysia to champion Palestine

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation has outlined seven main determinations to ensure Malaysia remains a strong voice in fighting for Palestinian freedom. Its chief executive officer Datuk Dr Ahmad Sani Araby Al-Kahery Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid stated Malaysia must continue speaking out against humanitarian crimes in Gaza. “Malaysia cannot remain quiet… Continue reading

PM Anwar kecam Netanyahu zalim dan kurang siuman dalam konflik Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyifatkan tindakan Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu dan rejimnya yang terus melancarkan serangan ke atas Gaza sebagai perbuatan tidak berperikemanusiaan dan melampaui batas kewarasan. Anwar berkata keganasan yang menyasarkan kanak-kanak, wanita, hospital serta sekolah di wilayah berkenaan dan pelbagai bentuk kezaliman jelas menunjukkan rejim Zionis sanggup menggunakan… Continue reading

Anwar hadiri Malam Himpunan dan Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menghadiri Malam Himpunan dan Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza di Dataran Merdeka yang menandakan acara kemuncak Karnival Sumud Nusantara 2025. Anwar, yang tiba di sini pada 9.06 malam, diiringi Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar dan Ketua Pengarah Sumud Nusantara merangkap… Continue reading