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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

PSG clinch UEFA Super Cup in dramatic penalty shootout against Tottenham

PARIS Saint-Germain lifted the UEFA Super Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur following a 2-2 draw in Udine. Tottenham appeared set for victory under new manager Thomas Frank after leading 2-0 early in the second half. Micky van de Ven opened the scoring in the 39th minute before Cristian Romero doubled… Continue reading

Foreign woman arrested for reckless driving and assault in Kajang

KAJANG: Police have arrested a foreign woman for reckless driving and assault following an incident near a shopping mall. The 24-year-old suspect allegedly hit three motorcycles before exiting her vehicle and attacking bystanders with a knife. Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof confirmed the report was received at 11.58 am. Initial investigations revealed… Continue reading

Asean hub to promote skilled worker mobility

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi proposed the establishment of an Asean TVET Certification and Excellence Hub to standardise benchmarks, ensure mutual recognition and promote skilled worker mobility across the region. “Our TVET journey does not stop at Malaysia’s borders. We have gone to the world to strengthen our agenda,… Continue reading

Vape deaths under scrutiny, govt steps up crackdown

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has recorded five deaths likely linked to electronic cigarettes or vapes from 2019 to June this year. In a written reply to Parliament, it said 83 reports of illnesses related to smoking products, including vapes, were received during the period, comprising 44 cases of serious lung complications and 39 involving… Continue reading

Malaysian badminton pairs eye finals at World Championships 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. The draw released today shows potential for an all-Malaysian semi-final clash between Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani. Second seeds Aaron-Wooi Yik received a first-round bye and are… Continue reading

Polis buka kertas siasatan kejadian provokasi dan rempuhan di Jalan Parlimen

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis membuka kertas siasatan berhubung kejadian provokasi dan rempuhan terhadap anggota polis oleh peserta perhimpunan serta penyerahan memorandum di Jalan Parlimen hari ini. Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Fadil Marsus berkata pihaknya mengesan video tular di TikTok yang memaparkan peserta perhimpunan melakukan provokasi dan merempuh anggota polis yang bertugas. “Satu laporan polis telah… Continue reading

Rashford criticises Man Utd’s lack of strategy leaving club in no man’s land

MARCUS Rashford has openly criticised Manchester United’s lack of a clear strategy, claiming it has left the club in “no man’s land.” The 27-year-old forward, who recently joined Barcelona on loan, spoke about United’s struggles in a candid interview. Rashford made 426 appearances for United after rising through their academy before leaving for Aston Villa… Continue reading

Iran president rejects Israeli PM’s call for uprising amid shortages

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for Iranians to revolt against their government during ongoing power and water shortages. Netanyahu’s video message on Tuesday urged Iranians to “take risks for freedom” and demand accountability from Tehran while offering Israeli water expertise to address shortages. “The regime that… Continue reading

Cristian Romero named new Tottenham captain after Son’s departure

CRISTIAN Romero has been confirmed as Tottenham Hotspur’s new captain following the departure of Son Heung-min. The Argentine defender takes over the armband after Son’s move to LAFC earlier this month. Son had captained Spurs for the past two seasons, including their Europa League triumph in May. Romero served as vice-captain during that period and… Continue reading

Israeli settler kills Palestinian in West Bank clash, says Palestinian officials

RAMALLAH: Palestinian officials confirmed an Israeli settler shot and killed a Palestinian man during a clash in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. The Palestinian Authority’s health ministry identified the victim as 35-year-old Thameen Khalil Reda Dawabsheh, who died from gunfire in the town of Duma. Duma village council head Suleiman Dawabsheh told AFP that… Continue reading

MOH boosts staff and upgrades Lahad Datu Hospital for better healthcare

LAHAD DATU: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will increase manpower and conduct urgent infrastructure repairs at Lahad Datu Hospital to improve service delivery and patient safety. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the hospital, classified as a minor specialist facility with 13 areas of expertise, needs additional staff to meet operational demands.… Continue reading

Malaysia unveils National Cloud Computing Policy

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reaffirms its ambition to become a leading regional cloud and digital hub by 2030 with the launch of the National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP), a strategic blueprint that focuses on five core pillars guiding sustainable cloud adoption in Malaysia. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said yesterday this policy directly supports the objectives… Continue reading

Sarawak premier calls for peace in South China Sea at ASEAN-China meeting

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea. He made the remarks during a gala dinner linked to the 24th ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Meeting on the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. “This region is… Continue reading

HSBC Premier goes ‘beyond just wealth’

KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC Malaysia has rolled out a redefined HSBC Premier proposition designed to capture the country’s fast-growing affluent and high-net-worth segment, which is projected to transform Malaysia’s financial landscape over the next decade. Anchored on four strategic pillars (wealth, health, travel and international) the new premier offering blends traditional financial services with health, lifestyle… Continue reading

Boy drowns after wild cattle chase in Kelantan river incident

KOTA BHARU: A seven-year-old boy drowned after reportedly being chased by wild cattle into Sungai Kaabah in Kampung Kelaweh, Machang. The incident occurred this afternoon, with authorities receiving an emergency call at 4.22 pm. Machang Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II Muhamad Osman, confirmed the search and recovery efforts. “The team… Continue reading

Proton to integrate RFID technology into X50

SUBANG JAYA: Proton and Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Touch ‘n Go RFID technology into the all-new Proton X50. This collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marks a significant milestone in advancing Malaysia’s connected mobility ecosystem. Under the agreement, every new Proton X50 will be pre-fitted… Continue reading

MACC and Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia team up for anti-corruption education

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta has pledged to collaborate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on anti-corruption education for officials and students in Indonesia. MACC Community Education Division (PenMas) director Datuk Ahmad Nizam Ismail confirmed the partnership following a meeting with Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. He stated that… Continue reading

Penang police warn against flag-related gathering in Kepala Batas

GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have advised the public against attending a gathering at a Kepala Batas hardware store tomorrow. The store recently went viral on social media for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down. Penang Police Chief Datuk Azizee Ismail emphasised the need to ensure public safety and order. He urged patience while awaiting further… Continue reading