Lorry attendant killed, driver hurt in PLUS expressway crash

KEPALA BATAS: A lorry attendant was killed, while the driver was injured when their vehicle skidded and crashed into a road divider at KM116 of the North-South (PLUS) Expressway, southbound, near here early this morning. The deceased, Saipol Nizam Aman @ Ahmad, 41, was trapped in the cabin and died at the scene, while the… Continue reading Lorry attendant killed, driver hurt in PLUS expressway crash

No plans to bring Formula 1 GP back to Malaysia, sports minister says

MALAYSIA has no plans to bring back the annual Formula One race due to high sponsorship costs and a tight racing calendar, its sports minister Hannah Yeoh told parliament on Thursday. Malaysia previously hosted a leg of the F1 world championship at its Sepang International Circuit (SIC) between 1999 and 2017. Yeoh said the event… Continue reading No plans to bring Formula 1 GP back to Malaysia, sports minister says

Malaysia mulls Law Ministry establishment: PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that the government is considering setting up a dedicated Ministry of Law to strengthen Malaysia’s legal architecture. Speaking at the Asean Law Forum 2025 closing ceremony, he said the move would ensure greater coherence in the national legal ecosystem and allow Malaysia to engage more… Continue reading Malaysia mulls Law Ministry establishment: PM Anwar

No plans to bring Formula 1 GP back to Malaysia, sports minister says

MALAYSIA has no plans to bring back the annual Formula One race due to high sponsorship costs and a tight racing calendar, its sports minister Hannah Yeoh told parliament on Thursday. Malaysia previously hosted a leg of the F1 world championship at its Sepang International Circuit (SIC) between 1999 and 2017. Yeoh said the event… Continue reading No plans to bring Formula 1 GP back to Malaysia, sports minister says
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Sukan Sea Pekak 2025: Adik-beradik sedia ‘tendang’ stereotaip

JAKARTA: Walaupun berkomunikasi melalui jurubahasa isyarat, semangat adik-beradik atlet pekak negara, Mohammad Faza Firdaus Ghazali, 29, dan adiknya, Nur Ain Shafira Ghazali, 24, jelas terpancar apabila mereka bertekad membuktikan bahawa stereotaip tidak akan mengekang kemampuan mereka di Sukan Asia Tenggara (SEA) Pekak 2025. Anak kelahiran Kelantan itu mahu menjadikan setiap sentuhan bola di padang futsal… Continue reading Sukan Sea Pekak 2025: Adik-beradik sedia ‘tendang’ stereotaip
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Turkiye, tiga negara ASEAN sertai Temasya Warisan Pahang 2025

KUANTAN: Türkiye bersama tiga negara ASEAN iaitu Laos, Indonesia dan Singapura akan menyertai Temasya Warisan Pahang 2025 yang berlangsung dari 1 hingga 7 Sept ini di Perkampungan Kraf Diraja Tunku Azizah, Pulau Keladi, Pekan. Menurut kenyataan Kesultanan Pahang hari ini, penyertaan negara-negara berkenaan merupakan tanda sokongan membanggakan terhadap usaha Yayasan Tenun Pahang Diraja dalam memartabatkan… Continue reading Turkiye, tiga negara ASEAN sertai Temasya Warisan Pahang 2025
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Anwar clarifies observer deployment after Thailand rejects request

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today clarified Malaysia’s position on the deployment of additional observers under the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT), stressing that the move was consistent with existing agreements. He said while some locations, such as Bangkok, had a sufficient number of observers, others were short-staffed and required reinforcement. “For… Continue reading Anwar clarifies observer deployment after Thailand rejects request

JPJ WPKL sita tiga bas henti-henti dalam Ops Harian

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur menyita tiga bas henti-henti dalam Ops Harian yang dijalankan di sekitar kawasan tumpuan pelancong di pusat bandaraya, Ahad lepas. Pengarah JPJ WPKL Hamedi Adam berkata ketiga-tiga bas perkhidmatan awam itu didapati melakukan pelbagai kesalahan serius termasuk lesen kenderaan motor (LKM) yang tamat tempoh sejak April… Continue reading JPJ WPKL sita tiga bas henti-henti dalam Ops Harian
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Palestin kecam Israel lulus 3,400 unit penempatan baharu

RAMALLAH: Jurucakap Presiden Palestin, Nabil Abu Rudeineh mengecam keras tindakan Jawatankuasa Kecil Penempatan Israel meluluskan rancangan pembinaan 3,400 unit penempatan baharu di kawasan E1, lapor Agensi Berita dan Maklumat Palestin (WAFA). Dalam satu kenyataan pada Rabu, Abu Rudeineh berkata rancangan itu melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa dan resolusi Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB), khususnya Resolusi Majlis Keselamatan 2334… Continue reading Palestin kecam Israel lulus 3,400 unit penempatan baharu
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M’sian man allegedly fired after refusing to cancel travel plans for “urgent” work matter

TAKING time off from work is a basic right for every employee — especially when leave has been applied for and approved well in advance. However, a recent case shared on social media has sparked outrage after an employee was allegedly terminated for refusing to cancel his holiday plans at the last minute, according to… Continue reading M’sian man allegedly fired after refusing to cancel travel plans for “urgent” work matter

Ringgit dibuka tinggi berbanding mata wang utama, serantau

KUALA LUMPUR: Ringgit dibuka tinggi pada Khamis berikutan dolar AS rendah selepas minit mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pasaran Terbuka Persekutuan (FOMC) dikeluarkan, kata penganalisis. Mata wang tempatan turut mengukuh berbanding mata wang utama dan serantau. Pada 8 pagi, ringgit meningkat kepada 4.2190/2335 daripada 4.2250/2290 pada Rabu. . Ketua Ahli Ekonomi Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd Dr Mohd Afzanizam… Continue reading Ringgit dibuka tinggi berbanding mata wang utama, serantau
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JPJ sokong advokasi keselamatan program RXZ Members 7.0 Terengganu

PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) memberi tumpuan kepada usaha advokasi dan pendidikan keselamatan jalan raya bagi memudahkan pergerakan peserta program RXZ Members 7.0 2025. Program ini akan berlangsung pada 23 Ogos di Litar Permotoran Gong Badak, Terengganu. Ketua Pengarah JPJ Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli menyambut baik kenyataan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang mengiktiraf… Continue reading JPJ sokong advokasi keselamatan program RXZ Members 7.0 Terengganu
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JPJ KL impounds three stage buses for serious offences

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ WPKL) impounded three stage buses at tourist hotspots in the city centre last Sunday. JPJ WPKL director Hamedi Adam said the buses were found to have committed several serious offences, including operating with expired motor vehicle licences (LKM) dating back to April and June… Continue reading JPJ KL impounds three stage buses for serious offences

Isu keselamatan dan penganjuran F1 tumpuan Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Usaha kerajaan dalam mengatasi unsur pengintipan yang boleh menjejaskan keselamatan negara dan kemampuan Malaysia menganjurkan semula perlumbaan Formula 1 (F1) antara tumpuan Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Menurut Aturan Urusan Mesyuarat di portal Parlimen, Roy Angau Gingkoi (GPS-Lubok Antu) pada Waktu Pertanyaan-Pertanyaan Menteri, meminta Menteri Dalam Negeri menyatakan langkah pencegahan dan intervensi bagi mengatasi… Continue reading Isu keselamatan dan penganjuran F1 tumpuan Dewan Rakyat
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Nilai kerosakan akibat kebakaran hutan di Sepanyol dianggarkan US$700 juta

MOSCOW: Kebakaran hutan di Sepanyol telah menyebabkan kerosakan langsung kepada sektor pertanian dan ternakan bernilai sekurang-kurangnya €600 juta (US$700 juta), lapor akhbar El Periodico pada Rabu, memetik data daripada persatuan pertanian Sepanyol COAG, menurut Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Industri yang paling teruk terjejas dilaporkan ialah penternakan lebah. Kebakaran itu memusnahkan kira-kira 10,000 sarang lebah, manakala kehilangan tumbuh-tumbuhan… Continue reading Nilai kerosakan akibat kebakaran hutan di Sepanyol dianggarkan US$700 juta
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Kesan sekatan pasaran AS terhadap minyak sawit malaysia dijangka minimum – KPK

KUALA LUMPUR: Kesan langsung daripada sekatan atau cabaran pasaran Amerika Syarikat (AS) terhadap industri minyak sawit Malaysia dijangka pada tahap minimum, kata Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi (KPK). Menurutnya minyak sawit dari Malaysia dipersijilkan mampan oleh Minyak Sawit Mampan Malaysia (MSPO) dan mempunyai ciri dan fungsi khusus yang sukar digantikan dengan minyak lain. “Oleh itu, tahap… Continue reading Kesan sekatan pasaran AS terhadap minyak sawit malaysia dijangka minimum – KPK
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JPJ advocacy for RXZ Members 7.0 event and road safety

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department is prioritising advocacy, safety education, and logistical support for participants of the RXZ Members 7.0 2025 programme. The event is scheduled for August 23 at the Gong Badak Motor Circuit in Terengganu. Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli welcomed the Prime Minister’s recognition of the motorcycling community. “This high-impact programme not… Continue reading JPJ advocacy for RXZ Members 7.0 event and road safety

Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised “heroic” North Korean troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in a meeting with officers of the army’s overseas operation, state media KCNA said on Thursday. Kim “highly appreciated their feats of leading the combat units of our armed forces, which participated in the… Continue reading Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war
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Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised “heroic” North Korean troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in a meeting with officers of the army’s overseas operation, state media KCNA said on Thursday. Kim “highly appreciated their feats of leading the combat units of our armed forces, which participated in the… Continue reading Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war

Pakistan bersedia hadapi hujan lebat, angka korban meningkat kepada 749

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dijangka menerima lebih banyak hujan lebat dalam beberapa hari akan datang dan pihak berkuasa memberi amaran tentang kemungkinan banjir di kawasan bandar, ketika negara itu sedang bergelut dengan kesan hujan monsun sebelum ini, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). “Tiga sistem cuaca berbeza di Pakistan akan menyebabkan hujan lebat dalam tempoh 15 hari akan… Continue reading Pakistan bersedia hadapi hujan lebat, angka korban meningkat kepada 749
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Microsoft restricts Chinese access to cyber early warning system

WASHINGTON: Microsoft said on Wednesday it has scaled back some Chinese companies’ access to its early warning system for cybersecurity vulnerabilities following speculation that Beijing was involved in a hacking campaign against the company’s widely used SharePoint servers. The new restrictions come in the wake of last month’s sweeping hacking attempts against Microsoft SharePoint servers,… Continue reading Microsoft restricts Chinese access to cyber early warning system
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Microsoft restricts Chinese access to cyber early warning system

WASHINGTON: Microsoft said on Wednesday it has scaled back some Chinese companies’ access to its early warning system for cybersecurity vulnerabilities following speculation that Beijing was involved in a hacking campaign against the company’s widely used SharePoint servers. The new restrictions come in the wake of last month’s sweeping hacking attempts against Microsoft SharePoint servers,… Continue reading Microsoft restricts Chinese access to cyber early warning system

Trump administration to vet visa applications for anti-Americanism

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has said it will assess applicants for U.S. work, study and immigration visas for “anti-Americanism” and count any such finding against them, sparking concern about implications for free speech. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in a “policy alert” dated Tuesday that it gave immigration officers new guidance on… Continue reading Trump administration to vet visa applications for anti-Americanism
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Trump administration to vet visa applications for anti-Americanism

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has said it will assess applicants for U.S. work, study and immigration visas for “anti-Americanism” and count any such finding against them, sparking concern about implications for free speech. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in a “policy alert” dated Tuesday that it gave immigration officers new guidance on… Continue reading Trump administration to vet visa applications for anti-Americanism

Gol saat akhir Buriram gagalkan kemenangan Selangor FC

JARINGAN padamasa kecederaan pemain Buriram United Peter Zulj meranapkan impian Selangor FC untuk mencuri tiga mata apabila terikat 1-1 pada aksi Kumpulan A Kejohanan Kelab ASEAN di Chang Arena, Thailand hari ini. Pada aksi berkenaan, Selangor terlebih dahulu berada di hadapan menerusi jaringan pemain importnya Chrigor Moraes pada minit ke-38. Tersentak dengan jaringan tersebut, Buriram… Continue reading Gol saat akhir Buriram gagalkan kemenangan Selangor FC
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AIA Group first-half new business value rises 14% on strong demand

HONG KONG: AIA Group reported a 14 percent increase in its first-half value of new business on Thursday. This growth was driven by strong demand for its insurance products in the key markets of China and Hong Kong. The insurer said VONB, a key barometer that gauges expected profit from new premiums, was $2.84 billion… Continue reading AIA Group first-half new business value rises 14% on strong demand
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AIA Group first-half new business value rises 14% on strong demand

HONG KONG: AIA Group reported a 14 percent increase in its first-half value of new business on Thursday. This growth was driven by strong demand for its insurance products in the key markets of China and Hong Kong. The insurer said VONB, a key barometer that gauges expected profit from new premiums, was $2.84 billion… Continue reading AIA Group first-half new business value rises 14% on strong demand

Trump demands Fed governor Cook resign over mortgage scrutiny

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. “Cook must resign, now!!!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, sharing a Bloomberg news report on… Continue reading Trump demands Fed governor Cook resign over mortgage scrutiny
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Trump demands Fed governor Cook resign over mortgage scrutiny

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. “Cook must resign, now!!!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, sharing a Bloomberg news report on… Continue reading Trump demands Fed governor Cook resign over mortgage scrutiny

XPeng & VW expand partnership in China

XPENG and Volkswagen Group have taken another major step in their partnership with the signing of a new agreement that expands their technical cooperation well beyond electric vehicles. The deal will see the jointly developed electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture not only integrated into Volkswagen’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platforms but also applied to its internal… Continue reading XPeng & VW expand partnership in China
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‘Heavy-handed action could dampen patriotic spirit’

PETALING JAYA: From upside-down flags to worn-out banners, Malaysians are finding themselves fined and reprimanded but critics warn that heavy-handed enforcement could kill the very spirit of patriotism it seeks to protect. Recent arrests and warnings over the improper display of the Jalur Gemilang have reignited debate on whether strict enforcement instils respect or instead… Continue reading ‘Heavy-handed action could dampen patriotic spirit’
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M’sians share harsh reality of working in Japanese companies, claims politeness is surface-level

WORKING abroad can offer new opportunities and cultural insights, but it also comes with challenges — especially when navigating workplace dynamics shaped by different cultural norms. In instances where one has worked in Japanese companies, specifically in the country itself, there is more than meets the eye, per the claims of many Malaysians online recently.… Continue reading M’sians share harsh reality of working in Japanese companies, claims politeness is surface-level

Dewan Rakyat debates espionage threats and F1 return today

KUALA LUMPUR: Government efforts to counter espionage elements that could jeopardise national security, and Malaysia’s ability to host Formula 1 (F1) again, are expected to take the spotlight in the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper on Parliament’s portal, Roy Angau Gingkoi (GPS–Lubok Antu) is to ask the Home Minister to outline prevention… Continue reading Dewan Rakyat debates espionage threats and F1 return today

India test-fires Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile

NEW DELHI: India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China. The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched in India’s eastern Odisha state, with authorities saying it “validated all operational and technical parameters.” India and China, the world’s… Continue reading India test-fires Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile
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India test-fires Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile

NEW DELHI: India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China. The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched in India’s eastern Odisha state, with authorities saying it “validated all operational and technical parameters.” India and China, the world’s… Continue reading India test-fires Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile

Google Pixel 10 launch with advanced AI features unveiled

NEW YORK: Google has officially launched its new Pixel 10 smartphone series, packed with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The announcement was made at a star-studded event in Brooklyn hosted by comedian Jimmy Fallon. Product manager Tyler Kugler stated that Pixel continues to be the best way for people to try out the latest bleeding-edge AI… Continue reading Google Pixel 10 launch with advanced AI features unveiled
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Google Pixel 10 launch with advanced AI features unveiled

NEW YORK: Google has officially launched its new Pixel 10 smartphone series, packed with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The announcement was made at a star-studded event in Brooklyn hosted by comedian Jimmy Fallon. Product manager Tyler Kugler stated that Pixel continues to be the best way for people to try out the latest bleeding-edge AI… Continue reading Google Pixel 10 launch with advanced AI features unveiled

Gauff splits with coach Daly ahead of U.S. Open

TWO-TIMES Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff has parted ways with coach Matthew Daly just days before the start of the U.S. Open, ESPN reported on Wednesday. World number three Gauff will continue to work with longtime coach Jean-Christophe Faurel and has also brought biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan. She was seen training on Wednesday at the… Continue reading Gauff splits with coach Daly ahead of U.S. Open
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Gauff splits with coach Daly ahead of U.S. Open

TWO-TIMES Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff has parted ways with coach Matthew Daly just days before the start of the U.S. Open, ESPN reported on Wednesday. World number three Gauff will continue to work with longtime coach Jean-Christophe Faurel and has also brought biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan. She was seen training on Wednesday at the… Continue reading Gauff splits with coach Daly ahead of U.S. Open

Canada wildfire threat eases as Mount Underwood fire stabilises

TORONTO: The threat from a wildfire that engulfed a mountain in western Canada was downgraded Wednesday, with local officials saying there was “no longer a risk to life and safety” in the area. The Mount Underwood fire on Vancouver Island was one of several major blazes this summer in Canada, which is enduring its second… Continue reading Canada wildfire threat eases as Mount Underwood fire stabilises

Scottie Scheffler reflects on Tiger Woods’ influence

AS Scottie Scheffler prepares to put the finishing touches on another Tiger- like season, he reflected Wednesday on a critical lesson he learned from Tiger Woods. “I’ve only played one round of tournament golf with Tiger Woods, and it completely changed the way I look at how I play tournaments,“ Scheffler told reporters at Atlanta’s… Continue reading Scottie Scheffler reflects on Tiger Woods’ influence

M’sian calls out RM1k rent listing for bare single-storey house

RENTING a home is becoming increasingly difficult for many Malaysians, particularly in high-demand states like Johor. A recent Threads post by a concerned woman has sparked heated discussions online after she highlighted a steep rental rate for a basic housing unit in the state. “Living in Johor is getting harder with rental rates that do… Continue reading M’sian calls out RM1k rent listing for bare single-storey house

More daily essentials spared from tax under SST expansion

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians will see more essentials spared from tax under the Sales and Services Tax (SST) soon with the number of exempted or zero-rated goods tripling compared with those under the abolished Goods and Services Tax (GST). In a written reply to the Dewan Rakyat, the Finance Ministry said 1,826 goods will be exempted… Continue reading More daily essentials spared from tax under SST expansion
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Fahmi Fadzil extends condolences on passing of RTM producer Azizi Harun

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of the late Azizi Harun, a producer at the International Unit, Current Affairs Division, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), who died this evening. Fahmi said he was deeply saddened upon receiving news of Azizi’s passing, describing him as a highly dedicated individual in… Continue reading Fahmi Fadzil extends condolences on passing of RTM producer Azizi Harun