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Siti Bainun loses final appeal, 12-year jail term upheld

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today upheld the 12-year prison sentence against Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali for neglecting and abusing a teenage girl with Down syndrome. The case involved Bella, who was 13 years old at the time of the abuse four years ago. A three-member panel dismissed Siti Bainun’s final appeal… Continue reading

Siti Bainun loses final appeal, 12-year jail term upheld

Bangladesh, Malaysia agree to establish cleaner, transparent recruitment system – Yunus

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed to work towards establishing a cleaner and more transparent recruitment process for Bangladeshi workers. Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s government Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus said the matters have been discussed in depth during his meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Tuesday. He also acknowledged… Continue reading

Rafizi dedah isteri terima mesej ugutan

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli Parlimen Pandan Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli mendedahkan isterinya menerima ugutan pagi tadi susulan insiden melibatkan anak lelakinya yang disuntik individu tidak dikenali semalam, yang kini sedang disiasat Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM). Beliau berkata ugutan itu diterima isterinya pada 1.12 pagi dan 11.02 pagi hari ini, masing-masing mengandungi ancaman “diam, andai teruskan AIDS”… Continue reading

Motorcycle in attack on Rafizi’s son had fake plate, say police

KUALA LUMPUR: The motorcycle involved in the attack on the son of former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli had a fake registration plate, police confirmed. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar stated that checks revealed the motorcycle’s registration number was falsified. Authorities are actively pursuing two unidentified suspects linked to the incident. Shazeli added that investigations… Continue reading

MAF ready to share sensitive documents in MACC probe on smuggling syndicate

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is prepared to provide sensitive documents to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to aid the investigation into intelligence officers accused of leading a smuggling syndicate. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar confirmed MAF’s commitment to full transparency in the probe. “There is absolutely no issue… Continue reading

SBAN and MBAN ink deal to boost Sarawak angel investment ecosystem

KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Angel Network (SBAN) has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) to strengthen angel investment opportunities in the state. The partnership aims to link Sarawak’s investor community with national and regional networks while improving access to high-quality deals. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur… Continue reading

Lorry driver pleads not guilty to attempted murder of policeman in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: A lorry driver has pleaded not guilty to attempting to kill a policeman by running him over with a four-wheel drive vehicle. Muhammad Farhan Baharudin, 34, was charged in the Sessions Court today over the incident involving Corporal Mohamad Sallehin Ab Rahman, 35. The victim suffered an abrasion wound on his right knee… Continue reading

“Many think a RM5k salary is comfortable” – M’sian shares how RM5k salary can vanish in big city leaving

DO you think a RM5,000 salary is sufficient enough for living in a big city? A Malaysian man recently shared how a seemingly comfortable salary of RM5,000 can quickly vanish in a big city. The post by user @taqidin_sukri began with a blunt reality check: “Many think a RM5,000 salary is comfortable… but after calculating… Continue reading

Tainted fentanyl blamed for 87 hospital deaths in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES: At least 87 people have died in Argentina after being administered bacteria-infected fentanyl in hospitals, a judge investigating the deaths said Wednesday. Since May, a court has been trying to determine how many deaths are linked to batches of the drug contaminated with the bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae and Ralstonia pickettii. The suspected toll… Continue reading

Tainted fentanyl blamed for 87 hospital deaths in Argentina

Oil climbs on supply risks; weak fundamentals weigh

TOKYO: Oil prices climbed on Thursday as investors remain cautious the U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine on Friday will lead to a loosening of Russian crude sanctions and may even result in further action against buyers, while a weak market outlook capped gains. Brent crude futures were up 24 cents, or 0.37%, at $65.87 a barrel… Continue reading

Oil climbs on supply risks; weak fundamentals weigh

Tropical storm Podul disrupts southern China schools, courts

BEIJING: Tropical storm Podul on Thursday dumped torrential rain on southern China, still reeling from record downpours last week, and disrupted hospitals, schools and courts in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured. The hearing of Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was cancelled after authorities put in… Continue reading

Tropical storm Podul disrupts southern China schools, courts

Motosikal suspek serangan anak Rafizi disyaki guna nombor pendaftaran palsu – Polis

KUALA LUMPUR: Motosikal digunakan dua individu yang dipercayai terlibat dalam serangan terhadap anak lelaki bekas Menteri Ekonomi Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli di sebuah pusat beli-belah di Putrajaya petang semalam, disyaki menggunakan nombor pendaftaran palsu. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar berkata maklumat itu berdasarkan hasil pemeriksaan terhadap nombor pendaftaran motosikal yang digunakan semasa kejadian dan… Continue reading

Fahmi pushes for Kampung Kerinchi residents’ priority in housing ownership

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called for priority housing ownership for original Kampung Kerinchi residents in projects like Residensi Wilayah and Residensi MADANI. Fahmi, who is also Lembah Pantai MP, suggested allocating 50 to 60 per cent of homes to second and third-generation residents displaced by rising costs. “Many children from this… Continue reading

Fahmi pushes for Kampung Kerinchi residents’ priority in housing ownership

Malaysia approves 34,000 foreign worker quotas for plantation sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has recommended approval for 434 companies to recruit foreign workers, covering more than 34,000 quotas as of July 9. Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin stated that these special approvals aim to resolve labour shortages and enhance national productivity. He explained that the government is granting foreign… Continue reading

Malaysia approves 34,000 foreign worker quotas for plantation sector

PM Anwar clarifies MCMC probe not targeting Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was not directed to investigate Pagoh MP Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over the RON95 targeted subsidy issue. Anwar stated MCMC was instead tasked with verifying the credibility of sources referenced in discussions on the matter. “I asked MCMC… Continue reading

High Court sets Sept 8 hearing for Tuan Ibrahim’s defamation suit against Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court will hear the defamation suit filed by former environment and water minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man against former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli over six days in September. The trial dates are set for Sept 8, 9, 10, 11, 29, and 30. Lawyer Yusfarizal Yussoff, representing… Continue reading

High Court sets Sept 8 hearing for Tuan Ibrahim’s defamation suit against Rafizi

PM Anwar clarifies MCMC probe not targeting Muhyiddin

Jumlah kelahiran hidup turun 7.1% pada suku kedua 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Jumlah kelahiran hidup merekodkan penurunan 7.1 peratus, iaitu 93,435 kelahiran pada suku kedua 2025 berbanding 100,558 kelahiran pada tempoh sama 2024, menurut Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia dalam laporan Perangkaan Demografi yang dikeluarkan hari ini. Ketua Perangkawan Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin berkata bayi lelaki melebihi bayi perempuan, menyaksikan 48,444 kelahiran berbanding 44,991 kelahiran dengan… Continue reading

Malaysia expects 4% of MSMEs to adopt e-invoicing by 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The government projects that four per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will participate in e-invoicing when it becomes mandatory next year. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick shared this estimate based on current e-invoicing adoption rates. As of July 31, 84,000 taxpayers, including MSMEs, had issued 417 million… Continue reading

Malaysia expects 4% of MSMEs to adopt e-invoicing by 2025

MACC probes military officers in southern Malaysia smuggling case

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will request further details from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to advance its probe into a smuggling syndicate linked to military personnel. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the need for classified reports to assist investigations focused on the Straits of Melaka near Melaka and Johor.… Continue reading

MACC probes military officers in southern Malaysia smuggling case

Kerugian akibat penipuan dalam talian cecah RM1.12 bilion setakat Jun

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerugian kewangan akibat jenayah penipuan dalam talian mencecah RM1.12 bilion bagi tempoh Januari hingga Jun tahun ini. Menurut Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) menerusi jawapan bertulis disiarkan di laman sesawang Parlimen, untuk mengekang jenayah itu, Pusat Respon Penipuan Kebangsaan (NSRC) yang beroperasi sejak 12 Okt 2022 diperkukuh sebagai pusat sehenti dan beroperasi 24 jam… Continue reading

Sarawak animal cruelty laws need urgent reform, say activists

KUCHING: Consumer and animal rights advocates in Sarawak are urging state authorities to intensify efforts against animal abuse, citing inadequate enforcement and outdated legislation as major barriers to protecting vulnerable animals. The National Consumer Action Council’s Sibu branch has highlighted growing concerns about widespread cruelty toward cats and dogs across the state, calling for immediate… Continue reading

AMD opens new R&D facility in Penang to boost semiconductor innovation

GEORGE TOWN: Nasdaq-listed Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) has strengthened its presence in Malaysia with a new office and engineering lab in Bayan Lepas. The 19,416.74 square metre facility at GBS by the Sea will support over 1,200 employees and drive semiconductor design innovation. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted Penang’s role as a thriving… Continue reading

Full probe into Rafizi’s son assault case, public urged to avoid speculation

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that police are conducting a full investigation into the assault involving former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s son. He emphasised that all possibilities are being examined and urged the public to refrain from speculation until official details are released. “I believe the police will investigate to… Continue reading

Company director pleads not guilty to cheating over frozen chicken feet supply

KUALA LUMPUR: A company director denied cheating charges in the Sessions Court today over a frozen chicken feet supply deal to China two years ago. R. Gopinatan Pillai, 60, allegedly deceived a victim into believing he could supply frozen chicken feet for export to China. The victim reportedly deposited RM273,987.50 into the accused’s company bank… Continue reading

Pengamal perubatan tradisional rugi RM180,066 dalam skim pelaburan Bitcoin

MUAR: Seorang pengamal perubatan tradisional mengalami kerugian besar berikutan penipuan pelaburan Bitcoin. Ketua Polis Daerah Muar ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz mengesahkan kes tersebut melibatkan mangsa berusia 49 tahun. Mangsa dihubungi melalui WhatsApp oleh seorang wanita yang menawarkan skim pelaburan Bitcoin. Skim itu kononnya menjanjikan pulangan antara 20 hingga 40 peratus dalam masa singkat. Mangsa… Continue reading

Lawatan Anwar kembalikan harapan Bangladesh di saat paling mencabar – Yunus

KUALA LUMPUR: Lawatan rasmi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ke Dhaka tahun lalu memberi suntikan moral yang sangat diperlukan kepada rakyat Bangladesh yang baru bangkit daripada kemelut politik, kata Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. Beliau berkata lawatan itu turut membawa harapan kepada negara ketika melalui tempoh paling mencabar. Yunus, yang mengetuai kerajaan… Continue reading

Fahmi: Siasatan menyeluruh kes serangan anak Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil menjelaskan bahawa pihak polis sedang menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh bagi mengenal pasti punca sebenar insiden serangan terhadap anak kepada bekas Menteri Ekonomi Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, semalam. Beliau berkata siasatan itu merangkumi semua kemungkinan dan mengingatkan orang ramai supaya tidak membuat spekulasi sehingga pihak berkuasa mengeluarkan maklumat rasmi. “Saya… Continue reading

Serangan terhadap anak Rafizi, kes buli: PM dukacita ada budaya melampau dalam negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menzahirkan rasa dukacita dengan kewujudan budaya melampau di negara ini susulan kes serangan terhadap anak Ahli Parlimen Pandan Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli serta kes buli sehingga menyebabkan kematian. “Budaya ini sangat membimbangkan, saya beri jaminan seperti apa yang disebutkan oleh Menteri Dalam Negeri dan polis bahawa mereka… Continue reading

Jaringan lewat permainan hampakan KL City – Vidakovic

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan seri 1-1 menentang Sabah FC dalam aksi Liga Super di laman sendiri pahit untuk ditelan selepas pasukannya dibolosi gol penyamaan pada lewat permainan walaupun menguasai babak kedua, kata Ketua jurulatih Kuala Lumpur City FC Risto Vidakovic. Vidakovic berkata skuad The City Boys mempunyai kelebihan pada babak kedua dan mencipta beberapa peluang untuk… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didakwa menipu urusan pembekalan kaki ayam sejuk beku

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pengarah syarikat mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan menipu melibatkan urusan pembekalan kaki ayam sejuk beku ke China, dua tahun lepas. R. Gopinatan Pillai, 60, didakwa memperdayakan seorang individu supaya mempercayai tertuduh boleh membekalkan kaki ayam sejuk beku untuk dihantar ke China, sehingga menyebabkan mangsa memasukkan… Continue reading

Import LNG dari AS tertakluk kepada keperluan negara – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan Petronas untuk mengimport gas asli cecair (LNG) tambahan dari Amerika Syarikat (AS) adalah tertakluk kepada keupayaan dan keperluan negara, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau turut menegaskan bahawa Malaysia tidak akan mengimport lebih daripada apa yang disyaratkan. “Saya tidak fikir ini menjadi satu masalah kerana kita hanya mengimport apa yang… Continue reading

Muay Thai, petanque dan silambam sah dalam SUKMA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Muay Thai, petanque dan silambam kini disahkan sebagai sukan pertandingan rasmi dalam Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) 2026 di Selangor. Keputusan ini dibuat dalam Mesyuarat Khas Jawatankuasa Tertinggi SUKMA yang dihadiri oleh pelbagai pihak berwajib. Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh turut hadir bersama Menteri Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak Datuk Seri Abdul Karim… Continue reading

Malaysia records 93,435 live births in Q2 2025, a 7.1% decline

PUTRAJAYA: The number of live births in Malaysia dropped by 7.1% to 93,435 in the second quarter of 2025 compared to 100,558 in the same period last year. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) revealed the data in its latest Demographic Statistics report. Male births outnumbered females, with 48,444 boys and 44,991 girls, resulting in… Continue reading

Malaysia to import US LNG based on needs, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas will only import additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States based on Malaysia’s requirements and commercial feasibility, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed today. He stated that the imports would not exceed the nation’s needs and would be conducted under fair commercial terms. “I don’t think that this is… Continue reading

PDRM nasihatkan himpunan di Kepala Batas dibatalkan

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) menasihatkan perhimpunan yang dijadualkan di Bertam, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang hari ini dibatalkan. Tindakan ini diambil bagi mengelakkan pertembungan tidak sihat antara kumpulan bertentangan. Ketua Polis Negara Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail berkata langkah itu juga bagi memastikan keselamatan masyarakat setempat terpelihara. “PDRM memandang serius setiap isu yang berpotensi… Continue reading

Agilent Penang smart factory leads in Industry 4.0 with global recognition

KUALA LUMPUR: Agilent Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s smart factory in Penang has been named a global leader in Industry 4.0 by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company. The recognition highlights factories excelling in productivity, supply chain resilience, and talent development through cutting-edge technologies. Agilent Penang achieved a 40% productivity increase and 48% reduction… Continue reading

Laman Madani in Mantin offers recreation for 30,000 residents

NILAI: More than 30,000 residents in Mantin now have access to a dedicated recreational space following the completion of Laman Madani in March. State Local Government, Housing and Transport Development Action Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar highlighted the community’s need for a large-scale recreational area. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government allocated RM500,000 for… Continue reading

Over 82,000 immoral social media posts removed by MCMC since 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 82,076 pieces of immoral content on social media were removed by platform providers between January 2022 and July 2025 following requests by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The Ministry of Communications confirmed the removals in a written parliamentary reply to Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib (PN-Parit). The deleted content… Continue reading

Muaythai, petanque and silambam debut in SUKMA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Three optional sports—muaythai, petanque, and silambam—will make their debut in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor. The decision was finalised during a special meeting of the SUKMA Supreme Committee. The National Sports Council (NSC) confirmed the addition in a statement today. The meeting was attended by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh… Continue reading