KOTA BHARU: Sebanyak 8,369 notis dikeluarkan terhadap individu dan pemilik premis di Kelantan atas pelbagai kesalahan di bawah Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 (Akta 852), sejak Oktober tahun lepas hingga Julai lepas. Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin berkata kompaun bernilai hampir RM2 juta itu membabitkan 7,219 kes merokok di kawasan…
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SRI GADING: The Merdeka Eve celebration on 30 August will feature multicultural performances, including kompang and lion dance displays. Aminolhuda Hassan, the local MP, said the event at Dewan Hj Aminolhuda aims to attract over 500 visitors. He added that the festivities will include patriotic singing competitions and a Rukun Negara pledge. “When we involve…
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Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. – BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering a united, inclusive, and data-centric ASEAN during its 2025 chairmanship, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The nation aims to enhance statistical capabilities, align regional indicators, and ensure measurable progress that strengthens governance and…
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KOTA BHARU: Vape traders in Kelantan are reportedly disguising their operations behind legitimate businesses to avoid enforcement. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah revealed the tactic is used to bypass regulations on unlicensed vape sales. “These premises appear to be running normal operations, but are selling vape products illegally,” he…
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KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have confirmed clear signs of abuse in the death of a 23-month-old boy in Kampung Banggol, Manir. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the post-mortem revealed bleeding in the head and bruises on the victim’s body. The boy’s biological father and stepmother, along with a doctor and nurse from Sultanah…
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AN Opinion article titled “New hospitals a welcome step but who will staff them?” published in theSun on Aug 6, 2025 incorrectly included a mention that the National Heart Institute has three operating theatres that are currently closed. It has come to our attention that this is not the case. The error is regretted.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a former personal assistant of an MP for uploading a video without authorisation. The suspect, aged 43, was detained in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, following a complaint from the MP. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail confirmed the arrest occurred at 11.30 am last Friday. The MP discovered…
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JOHOR BAHRU: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) and Johor Special Water (JSW) have entered a strategic partnership to develop reclaimed water for Johor’s growing data centre industry. IWK CEO M. Narendran confirmed the signing of three agreements to supply treated effluent to two data centres in the state. The treated water will be…
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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. – BERNAMA PUTRAJAYA: The government has amended the Penal Code to strengthen laws against bullying, harassment, insults, and identity misuse, particularly online. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed the changes…
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MALAYSIAN entertainer and social media influencer Haoren has publicly apologised following widespread criticism over his conduct during the national anthem at a recent awards ceremony. The controversy erupted when footage surfaced showing Haoren recording his companions on his mobile device while “Negaraku” was being performed at the ‘8TV CUCKOO Starfluencer Awards 2025’. The clip quickly…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan seorang lelaki yang juga bekas pembantu peribadi kepada seorang Ahli Parlimen kerana memuat naik video milik wakil rakyat itu tanpa kebenaran dan pengetahuan di akaun Facebook miliknya. Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya ACP Mohd Azam Ismail berkata individu berusia 43 tahun itu ditahan pada 11.30 pagi, Jumaat lepas di Pasir Mas,…
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Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) director-general Dr Hazami Jahari. – BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR: The national language remains a cornerstone of patriotism in Malaysia, expressed through poetry, songs, and literature. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) director-general Dr Hazami Jahari emphasised the enduring relevance of Malay in artistic works to cultivate national pride. “Contemporary artistic works tend…
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KUALA LUMPUR: A woman has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to attempting to murder a police officer by ramming her car into him earlier this month. Cham Shan Jer, 31, allegedly struck Cpl Muhamad Fahrulradi Sabran at Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak, around 11.15 pm on Aug 1. She faces charges under Section 307…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Johor mencipta sejarah menerusi pembinaan loji bekalan air pulih guna berskala besar pertama yang dikhaskan bagi operasi pusat data di Ulu Tiram di sini. Presiden Bridge Data Centres (BDC) Eric Fan berkata projek yang bermula kira-kira 10 bulan lepas merangkumi sistem talian paip penuh untuk membawa air sisa perbandaran terus ke kemudahan rawatan…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed building a vertical school in the Residensi Aman MADANI area. The proposal follows discussions with developers and government agencies after the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in Bandar Sri Permaisuri. Anwar highlighted the need for a new school due to limited capacity at the existing primary school.…
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ALOR GAJAH: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Melaka branch has conducted its Safe Internet Campaign in 66 schools across the state since the beginning of 2025. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan highlighted the campaign as a high-impact initiative to foster digital responsibility. “Alhamdulillah, the implementation…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mencadangkan pembinaan sekolah menegak di kawasan Residensi Aman MADANI bagi menampung keperluan pendidikan penduduk setempat. Beliau berkata cadangan itu susulan perbincangan bersama pemaju, kementerian dan agensi berkaitan selepas perasmian majlis pecah tanah residensi berkenaan di Bandar Sri Permaisuri di sini pada 6 Ogos lepas. “Walaupun terdapat sekolah…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) menjangka aliran harga minyak yang rendah ketika ini akan berterusan dan berada dalam jajaran US$64 hingga US$65 setong, kata Naib Presiden Eksekutif dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Perniagaan Huluannya Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab. Justeru, katanya, Petronas sedang mengkaji semula kecekapan operasi dan kosnya serta pendekatan dari segi penyelenggaraan, operasi lapangan,…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Penggunaan bahasa kebangsaan dalam karya seni seperti puisi, sajak, dan lirik lagu terus memainkan peranan penting dalam membangkitkan semangat patriotik rakyat Malaysia. Ketua Pengarah Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Dr Hazami Jahari berkata usaha memartabatkan bahasa Melayu menerusi seni bermula sejak sebelum kemerdekaan. “Hasil seni hari ini lebih menjurus kepada pengisian makna kemerdekaan…
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LONDON: Donald Trump congratulated Grant Forrest on his “brilliant golf” after a four-shot win Sunday in a Scottish Championship tournament played on a course owned by the President of the United States. It was the second time Forrest, a 32-year-old Scot, had enjoyed a professional title success on home soil, with his victory on the…
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KOTA BHARU: Nur Syafienaz Nazri, an 18-year-old from the Temiar tribe, has become the first Orang Asli student to study Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Kota Bharu. The Gua Musang native, who hails from Kampung Lambok, Kuala Betis, aims to use education as a tool to…
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PUTRAJAYA: The government has introduced new provisions in the Penal Code to address cases of bullying, harassment, defamation, and identity misuse, including online offences. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the amendments were made through the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 [Act A1750], which received…
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KOTA BHARU: Peniaga rokok elektronik atau vape di Kelantan dikesan menjalankan perniagaan mereka dengan berselindung di sebalik premis yang berdaftar atas nama perniagaan lain seperti kedai elektronik, kedai minyak wangi dan aksesori telefon. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kerajaan Tempatan, Perumahan, Kesihatan dan Alam Sekitar negeri Hilmi Abdullah berkata taktik berkenaan dipercayai digunakan bagi mengelakkan jualan tanpa lesen…
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NATIONAL wushu athlete Tan Cheong Min has described her World Games gold medal as an early National Day gift for Malaysia. She secured the victory last Saturday, marking a historic moment as wushu debuted as an official event at the World Games. “This gold medal is not just for me. It is for Malaysia and…
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ALOR GAJAH: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) Melaka telah melaksanakan Kempen Internet Selamat (KIS) di 66 sekolah di sekitar Melaka melibatkan 2,200 peserta, sejak awal tahun ini. Exco Sains, Teknologi, Inovasi dan Komunikasi Digital Melaka Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan berkata kempen tersebut merupakan inisiatif berimpak tinggi yang mencerminkan komitmen kerajaan negeri dalam membentuk generasi…
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A viral video circulating on X shows a chaotic scene at what appears to be a shopping complex or grocery store, where a man was allegedly caught stealing before attempting to flee. Eyewitnesses said that as he was being chased and cornered by members of the public, the suspect suddenly tried to grab a baby…
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PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan telah memperkenalkan peruntukan baharu dalam Kanun Keseksaan bagi menangani kes buli, gangguan, penghinaan dan penyalahgunaan maklumat identiti, termasuk yang dilakukan secara dalam talian. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said berkata pindaan itu dimasukkan melalui Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2025 [Akta A1750] yang mendapat Perkenan Diraja…
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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) will submit a proposal to the government to completely ban the use of electronic cigarettes or vape, including online sales, to break the chain of synthetic drug transmission in the country. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, who is also National PEMADAM chairman, said this…
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PUTRAJAYA: Persatuan Mencegah Dadah Malaysia (Pemadam) Kebangsaan akan mengemukakan usul kepada kerajaan untuk mengharamkan sepenuhnya penggunaan dan penjualan vape secara dalam talian. Langkah ini bertujuan memutus rantaian penularan dadah sintetik yang semakin membimbangkan di negara ini. Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri yang juga Yang Dipertua Pemadam Kebangsaan Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah berkata vape kini…
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KUANTAN: Every year, Aug 1 marks a special date for 64-year-old Mohd Mustafa Abu Bakar, a moment he eagerly awaits to deck out his motorcycle in flags, signalling the start of the National Month. This year was no different for the former Air Force veteran, affectionately known as Pak Mus. Staying true to his tradition,…
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BANGKOK: The Thai government has pledged full compensation and medical support for two Malaysian tourists severely burnt in an attack on Ratchadamri Road. Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Natreeya Taweewong, confirmed the ministry’s commitment to assisting the victims until their safe return. “The ministry will also provide assistance under the Thai government’s…
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KOTA KINABALU: Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman emphasised that graduates of the Sabah Islamic and Dakwah Institute (IPDAS) serve as religious ambassadors and bearers of Islamic propagation. He urged them to uphold Sabah’s reputation wherever they go, as their acquired knowledge and ethics should illuminate their communities. Tun Musa highlighted IPDAS’s success in…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia 2040 aspirations recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim align closely with the national unity agenda. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang stated that by 2040, Malaysia aims to become a fair nation where citizens thrive in a socially just society. He emphasised the importance of upholding the…
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PUTRAJAYA: The unemployment rate in Malaysia held steady at 3.0 percent in June 2025, with the number of unemployed individuals declining to 518,700. The latest Labour Force Statistics for June and Q2 2025 were released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin stated that the labour market…
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SIBU: Sarawak is set to conduct its first-ever Dual Language Programme Assessment Test (UP-DLP) for Year 6 students, with approximately 26,000 pupils scheduled to participate in the groundbreaking evaluation on October 15 and 16. State Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee (pic) announced that the examination will be administered…
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KOTA KINABALU: The National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) in Pulau Banggi is transforming rural communities by providing essential internet access and digital training. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that the centre also offers facilities to support economic growth and digital entrepreneurship. “Starlink technology at NADI Pulau Banggi delivers high-speed internet, with minimum…
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PUTRAJAYA: Kadar pengangguran Malaysia kekal pada 3.0% pada Jun 2025 dengan bilangan penganggur menurun kepada 518,700 orang. Data terkini daripada Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) menunjukkan pasaran buruh negara terus menunjukkan momentum pertumbuhan yang kukuh. Ketua Perangkawan Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin berkata peningkatan guna tenaga dan penurunan pengangguran mencerminkan perkembangan ekonomi yang positif. “Tenaga…
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A disturbing incident of alleged animal cruelty has come to light at the Pangsapuri Seri Nilam apartment complex in Ampang, where a child is suspected of killing a litter of newborn kittens with a knife. The incident was brought to public attention through a social media post by animal activist Shima Aris, detailing how the…
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A disturbing incident of alleged animal cruelty has come to light at the Pangsapuri Seri Nilam apartment complex in Ampang, where a child is suspected of killing a litter of newborn kittens with a knife. The incident was brought to public attention through a social media post by animal activist Shima Aris, detailing how the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Aspirasi Malaysia 2040 yang diumumkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim baru-baru ini bukan sahaja mencerminkan cita-cita nasional, malah selari dengan aspirasi Kementerian Perpaduan Negara dalam membina negara bangsa. Menteri Perpaduan Negara Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang berkata menjelang 2040, Malaysia akan menjadi sebuah negara bangsa saksama yang didiami penduduk hidup dalam masyarakat berteraskan…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has been urged to adopt a cooperative and fiscal federalism model to enhance state development. Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar emphasised the need for improved policy coordination and resource allocation. He suggested wider taxing powers for states to increase revenue streams under the constitutional framework. “In the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has been urged to adopt a cooperative and fiscal federalism model to enhance state development. Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar emphasised the need for improved policy coordination and resource allocation. He suggested wider taxing powers for states to increase revenue streams under the constitutional framework. “In the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Perpaduan Negara Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang mengingatkan semua pihak supaya tidak terburu-buru membuat andaian mengenai insiden penggantungan bendera Malaysia secara terbalik yang tular baru-baru ini. Beliau menegaskan tindakan menggantung bendera negara secara terbalik adalah tidak wajar dan melanggar Akta Lambang dan Nama (Mencegah Penggunaan Tidak Wajar) 1963. “Dalam semangat perpaduan, kita tidak…
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KOTA KINABALU: Pusat Sebaran Maklumat Nasional (NADI) Pulau Banggi memainkan peranan penting dalam menyediakan kemudahan capaian internet, latihan kemahiran digital dan akses maklumat kepada komuniti di luar bandar. Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) dalam kenyataan memaklumkan NADI Pulau Banggi turut dilengkapi ruang latihan serta perkhidmatan maklumat yang menyokong pembangunan ekonomi, pendidikan dan keusahawanan digital.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government is intensifying efforts to protect children from sexual crimes through legal reforms and comprehensive implementation strategies. Key amendments to the Child Sexual Crimes Act 2017 in 2023 include renaming child pornography as child sexual abuse material and introducing new offences like live-streaming sexual crimes. Deputy Director-General (Legal Reform Sector) of the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan terus mempergiat usaha melindungi kanak-kanak daripada jenayah seksual melalui penambahbaikan perundangan dan pelaksanaan yang lebih menyeluruh. Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Sektor Reformasi Undang-Undang) Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang (BHEUU) Jabatan Perdana Menteri Thiyagu Ganesan berkata beberapa pindaan penting telah dibuat terhadap Akta Kesalahan-Kesalahan Seksual Kanak-Kanak 2017 pada 2023. Antaranya termasuk menukar istilah pornografi kanak-kanak…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government is intensifying efforts to protect children from sexual crimes through legal reforms and comprehensive implementation strategies. Key amendments to the Child Sexual Crimes Act 2017 in 2023 include renaming child pornography as child sexual abuse material and introducing new offences like live-streaming sexual crimes. Deputy Director-General (Legal Reform Sector) of the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Hampir 1.8 juta pelancong dari China direkodkan berkunjung ke Malaysia dalam tempoh Januari hingga Mei tahun ini susulan pelaksanaan pengecualian visa kepada rakyat negara itu. Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan berkata sejak dasar berkenaan dilaksanakan pada 2024, jumlah ketibaan pelancong China melonjak daripada 1.6 juta pada 2023 kepada…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 1.8 million tourists from China visited Malaysia between January and May 2025. This surge follows the visa waiver introduced for Chinese travellers in 2024. Deputy Tourism Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan noted arrivals rose from 1.6 million in 2023 to 3.4 million last year. The ministry is collaborating with travel agencies to…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 1.8 million tourists from China visited Malaysia between January and May 2025. This surge follows the visa waiver introduced for Chinese travellers in 2024. Deputy Tourism Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan noted arrivals rose from 1.6 million in 2023 to 3.4 million last year. The ministry is collaborating with travel agencies to…
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