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Breaking the hold of procrastination

HAVE you ever sat staring at a task, knowing exactly what needs to be done, yet feeling your body almost glued to the chair? Your mind keeps circling around it – replaying the worry, possible mistakes and fear of doing it wrong. At the same time, there is the dull guilt of not having started.… Continue reading

Breaking the hold of procrastination

Bridging powers, managing tensions

AMID intensifying great power rivalry and regional flashpoints, such as the recent Thailand-Cambodia border skirmish, Malaysia is asserting itself as a credible and proactive middle power. Its chairmanship of Asean this year has reaffirmed its long-standing foreign policy strategy of selective alignment, a pragmatic approach that allows Malaysia to build bridges between rival powers while… Continue reading

Bridging powers, managing tensions

Invisible power of educators

IN today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, conversations often revolve around technology, digital transformation and modern infrastructure. However, at the core of academic success lies one constant and critical factor – the quality of teaching. Drawing from over 14 years of experience as an educator in higher education, complemented by 20 years of professional involvement in… Continue reading

Invisible power of educators

Macabre, measured, merciless

IMAGINE watching a film, that progressively worsens from slightly macabre to profoundly unsettling, that you walk out of the cinema in a fugue state with the will to live stripped away to the point of being catatonic and needing someone to feed you chicken soup. That may not be the outcome for many who walk… Continue reading

Proton X50 to come standard with Touch ‘n Go RFID in new mobility partnership

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PRO-NET, Zhang Qiang (left) and Touch ‘n Go Chief Executive Officer, Praba Sangarajoo PROTON has entered into a strategic partnership with Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. to equip every unit of its newly launched Proton X50 with built-in RFID technology. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks… Continue reading

Probe into student death to focus on criminal elements

KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah which was initially classified as sudden death, will now focus on possible criminal elements, including bullying. At a press conference yesterday, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M.… Continue reading

Barcelona’s ter Stegen injury validated by La Liga for financial relief

BARCELONA confirmed on Wednesday that La Liga has officially recognised Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury as long-term. This validation enables the club to register new signing Joan Garcia without breaching financial fair play regulations. “LaLiga’s Medical Committee has ruled that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury meets the long-term injury criteria established by current regulations,“ Barcelona stated.… Continue reading

Barcelona’s ter Stegen injury validated by La Liga for financial relief

Spain seeks help from European partners to tackle wildfires

MADRID: Spain is seeking help from its European partners to tackle wildfires raging across the country, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Wednesday. In particular, it requested two Canadair planes, he said in an interview with local media Cadena SER. “At the moment we don’t need the two Canadair planes urgently, but, given the weather… Continue reading

Spain seeks help from European partners to tackle wildfires

“Medical ethics can’t be eaten’ — M’sian doctor quits after just RM575 pay rise

WHEN most people imagine doctors, they picture stable incomes, a respectable career, and the ability to live comfortably. But for one Malaysian doctor, the reality was far from glamorous — and his story has struck a chord with thousands online. ALSO READ: Trending video highlights struggles of young doctors “I’m a 90s kid. In UPSR,… Continue reading

Petronas asset rationalisation and law amendments in Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR: The rationalisation of Petronas’ asset portfolio and its strategies to address global market uncertainties will be discussed in today’s Dewan Rakyat session. Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik (PH-Balik Pulau) will pose a question to the Prime Minister regarding Petronas’ asset sales in Canada and Brazil. Datuk Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu) will inquire about… Continue reading

Bessent says Japan ‘behind the curve’ in monetary tightening, in Bloomberg interview

TOKYO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Japan is being late in handling monetary tightening during an interview with Bloomberg Television. Bessent also said that U.S. Treasury yields are feeling the impact of overseas developments, including from Japan and Germany. “There’s definitely leakage from — the Japanese have an inflation problem,“ Bessent said in the… Continue reading

Household debt manageable with strong financial buffers

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s household debt remains within manageable levels, standing at RM1.65 trillion as of March 2025 – equivalent to 84.3% of gross domestic product – with little change from the end of last year, according to the Finance Ministry. During Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Finance Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying… Continue reading

Bessent says Japan ‘behind the curve’ in monetary tightening, in Bloomberg interview

Singapore’s Temasek prices $1.5 billion US dollar fixed and floating-rate bonds

SINGAPORE’S state investor Temasek said on Thursday its unit priced two U.S. dollar-denominated bonds totaling $1.5 billion, a day after launching the offer under its $25 billion medium-term note program. The unit, Temasek Financial (I), priced two $750 million two-year bonds, one with a 3.75% fixed rate and the other priced at a spread of… Continue reading

Singapore’s Temasek prices $1.5 billion US dollar fixed and floating-rate bonds

US appeals court lets Trump cut billions in foreign aid

WASHINGTON: A federal appeals court on Wednesday lifted an injunction that required the U.S. State Department to continue making foreign aid payments, handing a victory to President Donald Trump. In a 2-1 decision, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said a lower court erred by ordering… Continue reading

US appeals court lets Trump cut billions in foreign aid

Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin blocks Ukraine peace

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened “severe consequences” if Russia’s Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine but also said on Wednesday that a meeting between them could swiftly be followed by a second that would include the leader of Ukraine. Trump did not specify what the consequences could be, but he has… Continue reading

Merdeka travel pass for unlimited use of SMART tunnel

KUALA LUMPUR: Toll highway concessionaire Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has introduced the Smart Unlimited Travel Pass or Merdeka Unlimited Travel Pass (MUTP), offering one month of unlimited use of the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART Tunnel) in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day. Available from Aug 16 to Sept 16, the pass… Continue reading

Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin blocks Ukraine peace

Taliban use force to divert international aid, US watchdog says

WASHINGTON: Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers divert international aid by force and other means, block minority communities from receiving aid and may collude with U.N. officials to seek kickbacks, a U.S. watchdog said on Tuesday. The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said its findings were based on input from nearly 90 current and former… Continue reading

Taliban use force to divert international aid, US watchdog says

Goldman Sachs sees Fed cutting rates thrice in 2025, twice more in 2026

NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday in a research note it expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to deliver three 25-basis-point interest rate cuts this year and two more in 2026. This would put the terminal rate at between 3% and 3.25%, down from the current 4.25%-4.50% level. The Goldman note followed data on Tuesday… Continue reading

Higher TVET intake marks significant education shift

KUALA LUMPUR: More than half of Malaysia’s secondary school leavers in 2024 (53.56%) chose Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as their first option, signalling a major shift in education preferences, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said yesterday Speaking at the Asean TVET Conference 2025 at the World Trade Centre… Continue reading

North Korea says South Korea’s peace overtures a ‘pipedream’

SEOUL: The North Korean leader’s powerful sister said on Thursday that the country has never taken down propaganda loudspeakers and will not do so, calling South Korea’s belief that Pyongyang was responding to its peace overtures a “pipedream.” Kim Yo Jong, who is a senior official in the North’s ruling Workers’ Party, also said a… Continue reading

North Korea says South Korea’s peace overtures a ‘pipedream’

Malaysian badminton pairs eye world championship finals in Paris

ONE Malaysian men’s doubles pair is strongly tipped to reach the final of the Badminton World Championships in Paris later this month. Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik could face compatriots Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani in the semi-finals if both pairs advance. The second-seeded Aaron-Wooi Yik received a first-round bye and are expected to progress… Continue reading

“Never going there again!” — Customer finds decaying rat carcass on Semenyih supermarket trolley

A shopper in Semenyih, Selangor, has raised alarm over severe hygiene issues at a local supermarket after discovering a dried rat carcass on a trolley and rat droppings scattered across the floor. In a post on Threads last Sunday (Aug 10), user @syafiqsyahan addressed the supermarket owners directly, saying: “To the supermarket owner in Semenyih,… Continue reading

Trump signs order to ensure ‘resilient’ supply chain for essential medicines in US

U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ensuring a “resilient” supply chain for essential medicines in the U.S. by filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR) with critical drug components, the White House said on Wednesday. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health… Continue reading

Federal territories collaborate with Singapore, Indonesia for ASEAN Vision 2045

KUALA LUMPUR: Close cooperation between Malaysia’s Federal Territories, Singapore, and Indonesia is set to drive progress towards ASEAN Vision 2045. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa highlighted the discussions during courtesy visits from Singapore’s Senior Minister Low Yen Ling and Indonesia’s Deputy Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto. The talks… Continue reading

SST maintained for industry familiarity and revenue growth says MoF

KUALA LUMPUR: The government believes the Sales and Service Tax (SST) should continue as it is well understood by businesses and the public. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that SST can be improved to boost revenue and deliver quicker fiscal benefits. MoF highlighted that SST has been operational for over 40 years, making it… Continue reading

RM42.17 billion disbursed to 1MDB for debt repayments up to July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A total net fund of RM42.17 billion has been disbursed to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) as of July 31, 2025. The Finance Ministry stated that the funds were used for debt repayments and company commitments. Of the total amount, RM15.44 billion was sourced from the Ministry of Finance and Minister of Finance Inc.… Continue reading

Ferrotec’s RM550m Johor investment to boost RM600m annual exports

PASIR GUDANG: China-based semiconductor firm Ferrotec has completed its RM550 million investment in Johor through subsidiary Ferrotec Power Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The project is expected to generate RM600 million in annual exports, reinforcing Malaysia’s position in high-tech manufacturing. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted the project’s economic impact.… Continue reading

Sabah FC holds KL City to 1-1 draw in Super League clash

SABAH FC held Kuala Lumpur City FC to a 1-1 draw in their 2025/2026 Super League match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. The visitors played the second half with 10 men after midfielder Dean Pelekanos was sent off just before halftime for a dangerous tackle. KL City capitalised on their numerical advantage… Continue reading

Trump revokes Biden-era order on competition, White House says

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday revoked a 2021 executive order on promoting competition in the U.S. economy issued by his predecessor Joe Biden, the White House said. The move by Republican Trump further unwinds a signature initiative by Biden, a Democrat, to crack down on anti-competitive practices in sectors from agriculture to drugs… Continue reading

UMNO backs AGC’s inquest into Zara Qairina’s death amid bullying claims

KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO has voiced strong support for the Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision to hold an inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The party’s secretary-general, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, emphasised the need for an independent and transparent investigation to uncover any criminal involvement. He stated that UMNO’s Supreme Council,… Continue reading

Anwar calls for stronger coordination in Bumiputera entrepreneur development

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the importance of stronger coordination among agencies implementing Bumiputera entrepreneur development programmes. He said this would ensure efforts remain focused, complementary, and maximise each party’s strengths. Anwar shared this during a courtesy call from the Malay Traders and Entrepreneurs Association (PERDASAMA) president Mohd Azamanizam Baharon and… Continue reading

Tawau food poisoning deaths probed after wedding feast

TAWAU: Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and her son believed to be caused by food poisoning after a wedding feast. The incident occurred in Kampung Batu 4, Jalan Apas, with the report filed by the deceased woman’s niece. Tawau Deputy Police Chief Supt Champin Piuh stated the victims had attended the feast… Continue reading

Police investigate clash with protesters outside Kuala Lumpur parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have initiated an investigation into a clash between protesters and officers outside Parliament today. Viral social media footage showed demonstrators charging at law enforcement personnel during the protest. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the incident involved provocation against officers on duty. One officer was injured in the altercation and… Continue reading

Fahmi prays for Rafizi’s son after mall assault in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has expressed his prayers for the swift recovery of former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s son, who was assaulted at a shopping mall. Fahmi, who is also PKR Information Chief, shared his sadness, shock, and anger over the incident in a post on X. “As a father… Continue reading

Google pledges $9 billion to expand AI, cloud infrastructure in Oklahoma

ALPHABET’S Google said on Wednesday it will spend an additional $9 billion in Oklahoma over the next two years to expand cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company will build a new data center campus in Stillwater and expand its Pryor facility to bolster U.S. AI and cloud capacity, alongside education and workforce programs. Intensifying… Continue reading

Over 27,000 housing units revived after ‘intervention’

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 27,101 housing units with a gross development value (GDV) of RM21.07 billion have been successfully revived as of June 2025 from 244 delayed, sick and abandoned projects, thanks to the intervention of the Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST). Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk… Continue reading

Google pledges $9 billion to expand AI, cloud infrastructure in Oklahoma

US Treasury’s Bessent not in compliance with ethics agreement

WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has not divested certain assets as required under government ethics rules and needs to guard against conflicts of interests in policymaking, the Office of Government Ethics reported has said. In a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo dated Monday, OGE Deputy Compliance Director Dale Christopher wrote that… Continue reading

US revokes visas of Brazilians involved in Cuban medical missions

WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday announced it was revoking the visas of two Brazilian officials who allegedly played a role in Cuba’s program to send doctors abroad, which Washington calls “forced labor.” “Today, the Department of State took steps to revoke visas and impose visa restrictions on several Brazilian government officials, former Pan American… Continue reading