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19 high-impact programmes for Indian community in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 19 high-impact programmes under the Socioeconomic Development Programme for the Indian Community (PPSMI) have been planned for this year with an allocation of RM22.27 million. Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan stated that these initiatives focus on education, spirituality, culture, and social well-being. He urged… Continue reading

CelcomDigi posts improved Q2 results declares 3.8 sen dividend

PETALING JAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd registered revenue growth of 2.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM3.18 billion in its second quarter of financial year 2025 (Q2’25). Earnings before interest and tax grew 12.3 % y-o-y to RM736 million, while profit after tax improved 5.5% y-o-y to RM439 million, supported by disciplined capital and operating expenditure management and the… Continue reading

Oil prices rise on US adviser comments on India buying Russian crude

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India’s purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and had to stop. Traders were also watching for clues from a meeting later in the day between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as they attempt… Continue reading

U Mobile aims to provide 5G coverage in 175 buildings within a year

KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd will roll out in-building 5G coverage to 175 buildings within a year and over 600 nationwide within four years, said chief technology officer Woon Ooi Yuen. He said the telco has already equipped more than 70 buildings with its 5G infrastructure with Berjaya Times Square becoming the first shopping… Continue reading

Government to carefully study retirement age extension, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will conduct a comprehensive study on the proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age to 65 for civil servants and private sector workers. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the study under the National Ageing Framework will examine multiple factors. She stated that… Continue reading

Oxford Innotech to ride on rising use of automation, robotics in manufacturing

PETALING JAYA: Integrated engineering solutions provider Oxford Innotech Bhd (OXB) is poised to capitalise on the rising adoption of automation in manufacturing as businesses increasingly seek solutions that enhance efficiency, ensure consistent quality and reinforce operational resilience in a competitive global market. OXB, which made its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities… Continue reading

Bunuh isteri dan anak tiri: Warga Singapura dihukum penjara 72 tahun, 24 sebatan

MELAKA: Seorang warga Singapura hari ini dihukum penjara berjumlah 72 tahun dan 24 sebatan oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di sini selepas didapati bersalah membunuh isteri serta anak tirinya yang mayat mereka ditemukan dikerat lapan selain dibuang di kawasan semak, enam tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Anselm Charles Fernandis membuat keputusan itu selepas mendapati pembelaan Shahrul Nizam Zuraimy,… Continue reading

Police probe viral video of woman jumping from car on SPRINT Highway

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating a viral 14-second video showing a woman jumping from a moving vehicle on the SPRINT Highway. The footage, shared on a Facebook account named Lion Wong, captured the woman exiting the speeding car. Brickfields police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed the incident but noted no official report has… Continue reading

Malaysia akan berusaha muktamadkan rundingan DEFA pada mesyuarat AEM – Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPURA: Malaysia akan berusaha memuktamadkan rundingan Perjanjian Rangka Kerja Ekonomi Digital ASEAN (DEFA) semasa Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Ekonomi ASEAN (AEM) pada bulan depan, kata Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Sebelum mesyuarat AEM yang akan berlangsung dari 24 hingga 26 Sept di Kuala Lumpur itu, para menteri akan bersidang pada mesyuarat… Continue reading

Govt may add RM100 aid for university students in Budget 2026

CYBERJAYA: The government is prepared to evaluate an additional one-off RM100 aid for university students to ease their financial burdens. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the proposal will be reviewed for Budget 2026, set for tabling in October. He addressed the suggestion during the Temu Anwar programme after a student representative from Multimedia… Continue reading

Halim Saad loses appeal to reinstate lawsuit against Dr M and government

PUTRAJAYA: Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has lost his appeal to reinstate his lawsuit against the government, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop. The case involved alleged losses from the government’s 2001 acquisition of Renong Bhd and United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) shares. A three-judge panel dismissed Halim’s appeal and ordered… Continue reading

Bekas Ketua Polis Kelantan dilantik Presiden KRW FC

KOTA BHARU: Bekas Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun dilantik sebagai Presiden Kelantan Red Warrior (KRW) FC berkuat kuasa hari ini. KRW FC memaklumkan reputasi luar biasa Muhamad Zaki, 61, dalam bidang kepimpinan, disiplin dan integriti penting dalam membentuk budaya profesional dan berdaya saing KRW FC. “KRW FC mengucapkan jutaan tahniah kepada Muhamad Zaki… Continue reading

Waspada tindakan segelintir pihak cuba gugat perpaduan negara – PM

CYBERJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengingatkan rakyat agar berwaspada dan tidak terpedaya dengan tindakan segelintir pihak yang memainkan isu tertentu bagi memecah-belahkan perpaduan masyarakat di Malaysia. Anwar, yang juga Menteri Kewangan, berkata setiap isu di negara ini perlu ditangani dengan baik kerana Malaysia mempunyai undang-undang yang jelas. Mengambil contoh isu Jalur… Continue reading

Malaysia tightens plastic waste import controls to boost circular economy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and SIRIM Bhd are tightening regulations on plastic waste imports to support Malaysia’s circular economy goals. New measures include mandatory Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) certification and stricter import controls under the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) (Amendment) Order 2025. Starting July 1, 2025, importers of plastic waste… Continue reading

AirAsia X again named Best International Airline of the Year at Australian Aviation Awards

PETALING JAYA: AirAsia X (AAX) has once again clinched the Best International Airline of the Year title at the Australian Aviation Awards 2025, marking its second consecutive win and reaffirming its strong and growing presence in the Australian market. The honour, presented at a gala ceremony in Sydney last Friday, recognises AAX’s continued excellence in… Continue reading

Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 to be tabled next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 is set for its first reading in Parliament next week. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed the bill’s tabling as part of the MADANI Government’s legal reforms. She stated, “This will provide a focus on… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan bakal bangunkan hab halal berkuasa AI pertama Malaysia

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan bakal menjadi negeri pertama di Malaysia yang membangunkan hab halal berkuasa kecerdasan buatan (AI). Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata, Pusat Pengedaran Halal Serantau (RHDC) bernilai RM400 juta akan dibangunkan di kawasan seluas 5.423 hektar di Bandar Enstek, dengan pembinaan dijangka bermula bulan depan. Beliau yang juga Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tindakan Pelaburan,… Continue reading

Polis kesan individu terlibat kes wanita terjun kenderaan

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis sedang mengesan individu terlibat dan saksi kejadian seorang wanita terjun keluar dari sebuah kenderaan di Lebuhraya Sprint. Kejadian itu tular menerusi video berdurasi 14 saat yang dimuat naik di akaun Facebook Lion Wong. Ketua Polis Daerah Brickfields ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood berkata video tersebut memaparkan wanita itu membuka pintu dan keluar… Continue reading

PM umum inisiatif baharu MITRA untuk masyarakat India esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dijadual mengumumkan beberapa inisiatif baharu di bawah Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia (MITRA) esok. Inisiatif ini bertujuan memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat India dalam aspek pembangunan sosioekonomi. Perkara itu disahkan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Beliau bertanggungjawab menjawab soalan berkaitan hal ehwal… Continue reading

PGA Sarawak rampas barangan seludup bernilai RM4.85 juta

KUCHING: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Briged Sarawak berjaya melumpuhkan pelbagai aktiviti jenayah rentas sempadan, penyeludupan, serta pembalakan haram dengan rampasan keseluruhan bernilai RM4.85 juta dalam Op Taring yang dijalankan antara 1 hingga 16 Ogos lepas. Komander Briged Sarawak SAC Lim Bak Phai berkata dalam kejayaan pertama pada 1 Ogos, sepasukan anggota PGA Batalion 10 Sibu… Continue reading

Mayat lelaki ditemui terapung berhampiran Pantai Tanjung Batu Labuan

LABUAN: Mayat seorang lelaki ditemui terapung di perairan berhampiran Pantai Tanjung Batu semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Labuan Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim berkata mayat itu ditemui oleh seorang wanita yang sedang mencari landak laut. Siasatan awal polis mendapati mayat itu mempunyai kaitan dengan kes orang hilang yang dilaporkan di Sundar, Lawas, Sarawak, Khamis lepas. “Mangsa, Assan… Continue reading

Five minors to face charges in Zara Qairina bullying case

KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has confirmed that five minors will face charges in the Kota Kinabalu Juvenile Court this Wednesday. The charges relate to the bullying case involving Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. “Yes, all of those who will be charged are under the age of 18,“ he told Bernama… Continue reading

Lanjutan kontrak MotoGP Malaysia bergantung data pulangan pelaburan

PUTRAJAYA: Keputusan untuk melanjutkan kontrak penganjuran MotoGP Malaysia di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) bergantung pada analisis terperinci pulangan pelaburan. Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh menekankan pentingnya data untuk meyakinkan Kementerian Kewangan tentang manfaat ekonomi acara tersebut. “Kita perlu pastikan pelaburan ini bukan sahaja meningkatkan pelancongan tetapi juga menyokong ekonomi dan pekerjaan,“ katanya. Yeoh menyatakan… Continue reading

MCMC and MMU boost AI education with RM37m AI Transformation Centre

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Multimedia University (MMU) have joined forces to enhance AI education and research through the newly established AI Transformation Centre (AIX). This initiative aims to position Malaysia as a regional leader in AI talent and innovation. The partnership was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) exchange… Continue reading

212 jeti haram di Sungai Golok bakal dirobohkan

KOTA BHARU: Sebanyak 212 jeti di pangkalan haram sepanjang Sungai Golok yang menjadi sempadan Malaysia-Thailand akan dirobohkan. Operasi ini dilaksanakan oleh pihak berkuasa tempatan bersama agensi keselamatan. Komander Briged Tenggara Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid menjelaskan keputusan ini dibuat dalam Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Khas di Pejabat Tanah dan Galian (PTG)… Continue reading

UiTM student wins ring design award at PSG 2025 jewellery competition

GEORGE TOWN: A Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student has made the nation proud by winning the ring design category at the Jewellery Design Awards during the Penang Signature Gold, Gems and Jewellery (PSG 2025) exhibition. Nurul Anis Syahirah Mohd Nasri, a 23-year-old Bachelor of Jewellery Design Technology student, outperformed global competitors to become Malaysia’s only… Continue reading

Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation donates medical gear to Pontian Hospital

JOHOR BAHRU: The Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation (YSIJ) has donated essential medical equipment to Pontian Hospital. The contribution included patient beds, recliner chairs, and transport incubators. The symbolic handover was led by YSIJ CEO Mohd Anizam Jamian. Pontian Hospital director Dr Parameswaran Ramachandran received the donations. Additionally, 75 care packages with food and personal items… Continue reading

Anwar warns against attempts to disrupt national unity in Malaysia

CYBERJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysians against falling for attempts by certain groups to exploit sensitive issues and weaken national unity. Speaking at the ‘Temu Anwar@Multimedia University (MMU)’ programme, he stressed that Malaysia operates under clear laws and must handle all matters responsibly. Anwar cited the Jalur Gemilang controversy as an… Continue reading

Kerajaan sedia pertimbang bantuan tambahan RM100 untuk mahasiswa – Anwar

CYBERJAYA: Kerajaan sedia mempertimbangkan pemberian bantuan tambahan RM100 secara sekali beri (one-off) kepada mahasiswa sebagai usaha membantu golongan itu menangani cabaran kos sara hidup, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata hal itu akan diberi pertimbangan sewajarnya dalam Belanjawan 2026 yang akan dibentangkan Oktober ini. Beliau berkata demikian sebagai… Continue reading

Good governance key to AI development in Malaysia, says PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA: Principles of good governance and proper oversight must guide Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) development to ensure effective digital transformation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, warned that while AI offers vast opportunities, unchecked development could harm the nation. He compared AI governance to past privatisation failures, where… Continue reading

Kes Zara Qairina: Lima remaja bawah umur didakwa Rabu ini – Peguam Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Peguam Negara Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar mengesahkan lima remaja bawah umur akan didakwa di Mahkamah Kanak-Kanak Kota Kinabalu Rabu ini berhubung kes buli membabitkan pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir. “Ya, mereka yang akan dituduh berumur bawah 18 tahun,” katanya kepada Bernama hari ini. Beliau berkata remaja terbabit akan didakwa di bawah… Continue reading

Kuching dart competition unites generations in National Month celebration

THE War’s 15 Petrajaya Dart Club has added a unique touch to National Month celebrations for nine years with its annual dart competition. Ahmad Tarmizi Hamdi, the club’s chairman, shared that the event began in 2017 and has since become a staple in August. He explained that the competition was designed to diversify National Month… Continue reading

Rain halts rescue operation after Pakistan floods kill hundreds

BUNER: Rain on Monday halted search and rescue operations in northern Pakistan after flash floods that have killed nearly 350 people with around 200 still missing, officials said. Torrential rains across the country since Thursday have caused flooding, rising waters and landslides that have swept away entire villages and left many residents trapped in the… Continue reading

Sarikei to host Sarawak-level 2025 National Day celebrations

SARIKEI: The Sarawak-level 2025 National Day celebration will be held in Sarikei on Aug 30 and 31. The event carries the theme ‘Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni’ and features various engaging activities. Sarawak Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted the focus on well-being, cultural diversity, and unity. Five deputy ministers have been appointed to oversee the… Continue reading

Trump tells Ukraine to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of Zelenskiy meeting

KYIV: U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders in Washington on Monday to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia. After rolling out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin… Continue reading

Perlis customs seize RM2.95 million in cannabis and cigarettes

KANGAR: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized cannabis and cigarettes worth RM2.95 million in three separate operations this month. Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim confirmed the seizure of 30kg of cannabis valued at RM2.94 million at the Kuala Perlis marine entry point. The cannabis was found in four gunny sacks containing 146 transparent plastic packs… Continue reading

Watchmaker Swatch apologises for ‘slanted eye’ ad after online backlash in China

SHANGHAI: Swiss watchmaker Swatch issued an apology at the weekend and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose. The images for the Swatch Essentials collection were widely condemned online in China, where many comments said they appeared to mimic… Continue reading

Policeman killed in Seremban crash involving suspected drunk driver

SEREMBAN: A policeman died after his motorcycle was struck by a car driven by a man suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred early this morning on Jalan Temiang near Sekolah Kebangsaan Temiang. Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed the victim was a 23-year-old constable from Jalan… Continue reading

US adviser Navarro says India’s Russian crude buying must stop

WHITE HOUSE trade adviser Peter Navarro said India’s purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and had to stop. New Delhi was “now cozying up to both Russia and China,“ Navarro wrote in an opinion piece published in the Financial Times on Monday. “If India wants to be treated as a strategic… Continue reading

212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok set for demolition

KOTA BHARU: A total of 212 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, the Malaysia-Thailand border, will be demolished in a joint operation by local authorities and security agencies. Southeast Brigade General Operations Force commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the move follows a special committee meeting at the Kelantan Land and Mines Office.… Continue reading

Flexi Parking wins two Malaysia Book of Records titles

SHAH ALAM: Flexi Parking, a smart parking payment system, has been awarded two prestigious titles by the Malaysia Book of Records. The app was recognised for being the most widely used integrated smart parking solution among local authorities nationwide. It also set a record for the highest number of daily parking transactions in Malaysia. Leading… Continue reading

Tanggungjawab bersama jaga kebersihan lebuh raya Pan Borneo

BINTULU: Menjaga kebersihan di sepanjang Lebuh Raya Pan Borneo bukan hanya tanggungjawab kerajaan atau agensi penguatkuasaan tetapi menjadi tanggungjawab semua pihak yang menggunakannya. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menegaskan lebuh raya itu aset negara bernilai berbilion ringgit dan menjadi nadi pembangunan Sarawak. “Amat menyedihkan apabila melihat di sepanjang Lebuhraya Pan Borneo, khususnya… Continue reading

Two foreign nationals detained at KLIA for illegal entry attempt

SEPANG: Two foreign nationals were detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 yesterday afternoon after failing to provide valid entry records. The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) stated that the men, aged between 30 and 40, were from India and China. They were stopped during immigration checks around 5 pm when officers… Continue reading

Aspek tatakelola, tadbir urus baik wajib diterap dalam pembangunan AI di Malaysia – PM

CYBERJAYA: Aspek tatakelola dan tadbir urus baik wajib diterapkan dalam pembangunan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) bagi membolehkan proses transformasi digital negara dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, yang juga Menteri Kewangan, berkata teknologi dan disiplin ilmu baharu AI perlu diterokai dengan baik dan teliti bagi mengelak berlakunya sesuatu yang… Continue reading

Terengganu MOTAC urges schools to join K3P for tourism growth

KUALA BERANG: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Terengganu Office is encouraging greater school involvement in the Student’s Tourism Programme (K3P) to cultivate future tourism ambassadors. Director Mazshida Ruslal revealed that around 180 students from six secondary schools have enrolled as K3P members this year. She highlighted that the programme offers students early… Continue reading

Penang JBPM marine base becomes MKAA centre for water rescue excellence

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Marine Base in Mak Mandin has been officially designated as the Water Activities Safety Council (MKAA) Centre of Excellence. This upgrade aims to strengthen the base’s capacity in water rescue operations. JBPM Deputy Director-General of Operations, Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman, stated that the new status will improve… Continue reading

Beberapa suspek kes buli Zara Qairina akan dituduh – AGC

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) memutuskan untuk menuduh beberapa suspek yang terbabit dalam kes buli pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir. AGC dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan pihaknya telah meneliti kertas siasatan kes kematian Zara Qairina yang dirujuk oleh Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dan telah membuat keputusan untuk menuduh beberapa suspek yang terlibat berdasarkan… Continue reading

Court orders Caprice to remove defamatory posts against entrepreneur

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered rapper Caprice to archive 31 allegedly defamatory Instagram posts targeting entrepreneur Muhammad Asyraf Khalid. Judge Datuk Anand Ponnudurai granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction following a suit filed by Muhammad Asyraf, stepson of Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin. Lawyer Abdul Hakeem Aiman confirmed the posts must be archived immediately… Continue reading

Konstabel maut dilanggar pemandu mabuk di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Seorang anggota polis maut selepas motosikal yang ditunggangnya dilanggar sebuah kereta dipercayai dipandu dalam keadaan mabuk. Kejadian berlaku di Jalan Temiang berhampiran Sekolah Kebangsaan Temiang awal pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Seremban ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din mengesahkan kejadian itu berlaku pada 1.01 pagi. Mangsa, seorang konstabel berusia 23 tahun, bertugas di Balai Polis… Continue reading

Nearly 4 tonnes of invasive fish removed from Sungai Galah in Perak

IPOH: A total of 14,521 invasive fish, weighing nearly four tonnes, were removed from Sungai Galah during the Perak 2025 Series 2 Foreign Fish Hunting Grand Prix. The event, organised by the Department of Fisheries (DOF), saw participation from 53 individuals, including the Foreign Fish Hunter Squad. Catches included species such as suckermouth catfish, Asian… Continue reading