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Residensi Hektar Gombak restoration begins, set for 2027 completion

KUALA LUMPUR: Restoration works for the Residensi Hektar Gombak project commenced today and are expected to be completed by 2027, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the project, which had been left idle since 2018 due to various issues, involved 2,400 residential units and was among the largest abandoned housing… Continue reading

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

TOKYO: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunamis of up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan. The magnitude 8.8 quake struck at 8:24 am (2304 GMT Tuesday) off Petropavlovsk on Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula and was… Continue reading

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

Foldable vivo flagship lands

vivo Malaysia has launched its vivo X Fold5, marking the debut of its first foldable smartphone in Malaysia. Combining flagship performance, premium craftsmanship and AI-powered productivity, the device redefines what a foldable smartphone can offer. Lighter than many traditional flagships at just 217g, the vivo X Fold5 features Zeiss Master Colour Display, the brightest display… Continue reading

Govt mulls etomidate reclassification after vape misuse

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will conduct a detailed review before deciding whether to reclassify etomidate as a dangerous drug, following reports of its misuse in illicit vape products. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said while etomidate is currently listed under Category B of the Poisons Act as an intravenous sedative and anaesthetic used… Continue reading

Govt mulls etomidate reclassification after vape misuse

Malaysia explores nuclear energy potential in pre-feasibility study

KUALA LUMPUR: A pre-feasibility study on the use of nuclear energy as a primary energy source for the country has been completed, with preliminary findings indicating significant potential for this energy source in ensuring a stable, clean and reliable supply. The study, among other things, recommended the establishment of six technical task forces, with three… Continue reading

Malaysia explores nuclear energy potential in pre-feasibility study

Mercedes-Benz profit drops 56 pct amid weak sales and tariffs

STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has announced a steep 56 percent decline in half-year profits, attributing the drop to weak sales, rising tariffs, and restructuring costs. The German automaker’s net income fell to €2.7 billion from €6.1 billion in the same period last year. The company highlighted multiple challenges, including lower vehicle sales and increased expenses tied to… Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz profit drops 56 pct amid weak sales and tariffs

Kementerian wajib main lagu tema HKHM 2025 – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Semua kementerian, agensi dan pejabat kerajaan diwajibkan memainkan lagu tema Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia (HKHM) 2025 bertajuk “Malaysia MADANI Rakyat Disantuni”. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata langkah itu sebagai usaha bersama untuk menyemarakkan semangat Bulan Kebangsaan. Beliau yang jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata lagu berirama Malaysia ciptaan Datuk Mokhzani Ismail serta gubahan muzik… Continue reading

70 usahawan India berpeluang dapat geran pertanian RM30,000

SERDANG: Seramai 70 usahawan dalam kalangan masyarakat India berpeluang menerima geran transformasi pertanian bernilai sehingga RM30,000 menerusi Program Transformasi Pertanian Malaysia-India (MITAP) 2024/2025. Program ini merupakan inisiatif Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India (MITRA) dengan kerjasama MARDI Corporation Sdn Bhd (MARDI Corp). Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pasukan Petugas Khas MITRA, P. Prabakaran, berkata program ini memberi tumpuan kepada pembangunan… Continue reading

KTMB tambah perkhidmatan ETS sempena cuti sekolah dan umum

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) akan menambah dua perkhidmatan tren elektrik (ETS) bagi laluan KL Sentral-Padang Besar dan sebaliknya sempena cuti sekolah penggal kedua serta cuti umum termasuk Hari Kebangsaan, Maulidur Rasul, dan Hari Malaysia. Perkhidmatan tambahan ini akan beroperasi selama 18 hari bermula 28 Ogos hingga 1 Sept, 5-7 Sept, dan 2-21… Continue reading

AI-powered immigration system to launch in March 2026

PETALING JAYA: The implementation of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), designed to overhaul Malaysia’s border control infrastructure using the latest technology, is currently under active development and is expected to be operational in stages starting March 2026. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new system will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities… Continue reading

AI-powered immigration system to launch in March 2026

Ketua Polis Selangor baharu fokus tingkat persepsi positif masyarakat

SHAH ALAM: Ketua Polis Selangor yang baharu, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, menekankan komitmennya untuk memperkukuh persepsi positif masyarakat terhadap perkhidmatan polis di negeri ini. Beliau memulakan tugas rasmi hari ini dengan menyatakan bahawa langkah ini penting bagi memudahkan pengurusan isu jenayah dan ketenteraman awam. “Tugas pertama saya ialah berusaha bersama pasukan untuk meningkatkan persepsi positif masyarakat… Continue reading

MOE finalises vertical school guidelines for safety and accessibility

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has finalised the Guidelines for Vertical School Development Planning, which take into account basic principles for school design, such as supervision and student safety. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the guidelines would be presented to the Cabinet soon. He said the MOE took into account several… Continue reading

MOE finalises vertical school guidelines for safety and accessibility

5,800 pembayar cukai tidak patuh BNCP, pendapatan RM484 juta tidak dilapor

KUALA LUMPUR: Seramai 5,800 pembayar cukai dikenal pasti tidak mematuhi pengemukaan Borang Nyata Cukai Pendapatan (BNCP) melalui pemantauan Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) terhadap pelaksanaan e-Invois sebelum ini. Melalui tindakan awal pematuhan, LHDN memaklumkan bahawa pembayar cukai berisiko gagal melaporkan pendapatan telah tampil mengemukakan BNCP dan melaporkan pendapatan bagi tahun taksiran ke belakang sebanyak RM484… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens Vietnam tourism ties for VM2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation with Vietnam as part of its strategic preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026. Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the initiative aims to boost market visibility and foster deeper engagement between industry players from both countries. “Our visit… Continue reading

Doctor couple nabbed for khalwat in heated stand-off at home while roommates were away

TWO young doctors from Melaka Hospital were detained for khalwat at their rented home in Taman Semabok Perdana yesterday, following a tense encounter with religious authorities. The 26-year-old couple drew attention after the male doctor refused to open the door during a raid by Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) officers at around 3pm, Kosmo reported.… Continue reading

Doctor couple nabbed for khalwat in heated stand-off at home while roommates were away

China praises Malaysia’s role in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire deal

KUALA LUMPUR: China commended Malaysia, the ASEAN Chair for 2025, for playing a constructive role in promoting a political solution through the ASEAN way and for mediating a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gua Jiakun on Tuesday said the international community, particularly Malaysia, has played an active role in facilitating… Continue reading

China praises Malaysia’s role in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire deal

China expands visa-free access to 75 countries to boost tourism

BEIJING: China has granted visa-free access to citizens of 75 countries as part of its efforts to simplify entry procedures and promote international travel, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA). Wang Zhizhong, head of the NIA, stated that the number of countries eligible for visa-free transit to China has risen to 55 under the… Continue reading

China expands visa-free access to 75 countries to boost tourism

Kerja pemulihan Projek Residensi Hektar Gombak bermula hari ini, siap 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerja pemulihan Projek Residensi Hektar Gombak bermula hari ini dan dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada 2027, kata Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming. Beliau berkata projek melibatkan 2,400 unit kediaman itu adalah antara projek perumahan terbengkalai terbesar yang terhenti sejak dimulakan pada 2018 akibat pelbagai masalah. “Setelah berbulan-bulan kita bertungkus lumus, Jabatan… Continue reading

Penutupan NPE dan Besraya untuk IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebuhraya Pantai Baru (NPE) dan Lebuhraya Sungai Besi (Besraya) akan ditutup sementara bermula 1 pagi hingga 11 pagi, Ahad ini (3 Ogos) bagi memberi laluan kepada IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025. Bagi NPE, penutupan itu melibatkan dari kilometer (KM) 1.8 di Bulatan Kewajipan (Subang Jaya) ke KM 11 ke arah Bangsar serta… Continue reading

LHDN flags 5,800 taxpayers for failing to submit income tax forms

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,800 taxpayers have been identified for failing to submit their Income Tax Return Forms (BNCP) through the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s (LHDN) e-Invoicing monitoring system. Following compliance actions aimed at taxpayers at risk of failing to report their income, LHDN reported that these individuals subsequently submitted their BNCP, declaring… Continue reading

No tsunami threat to Malaysia after Russia quake, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a powerful earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Kamchatka, Russia, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the earthquake, which occurred at 7.24 am Malaysian time, was located 107 kilometres (km) southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia, at a depth of… Continue reading

Immigration officer ‘Thanos’ reassigned amid KLIA syndicate allegations

PETALING JAYA: An Immigration officer nicknamed “Thanos” has been reassigned to office duties following allegations linking him to illegal immigration syndicates at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). According to Malaysiakini, he was transferred from a KLIA Terminal 2 immigration management team to an administrative unit. “I consider the transfer a form of ‘punishment’ for him,“… Continue reading

Volunteers clear 37 tonnes of waste from elderly hoarder’s home

A big gotong-royong operation successfully cleared about 37,000 kilograms of rubbish from a 76-year-old uncle’s house in Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru, after years of collecting too many things until cannot stay inside the house anymore. According to Oriental Daily, the major cleanup started at 9am last Sunday (July 27), with 50 volunteers working together with… Continue reading

Thailand-Cambodia border tensions eased through ASEAN diplomacy

PUTRAJAYA: Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have been successfully defused, thanks to the spirit of regional cooperation and swift diplomatic intervention under the ASEAN framework. The immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreed upon by both sides marks a significant diplomatic victory for ASEAN. Malaysia, serving as ASEAN Chair in 2025, played a pivotal role in de-escalating… Continue reading

Ketua Polis Selangor baharu fokus tingkat persepsi positif masyarakat

SHAH ALAM: Ketua Polis Selangor yang baharu, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, menekankan usaha meningkatkan persepsi positif masyarakat terhadap perkhidmatan polis sebagai keutamaan utama. Beliau memulakan tugas secara rasmi hari ini dengan komitmen untuk memperkukuh hubungan antara pasukan keselamatan dan penduduk Selangor. “Tugas pertama saya ialah berusaha bersama pasukan meningkatkan persepsi positif masyarakat terhadap PDRM. Persepsi positif… Continue reading

France to airdrop 40 tonnes of aid to Gaza amid blockade

ISTANBUL: France will airdrop 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip starting Friday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed. The operation, coordinated with Jordan, involves four flights carrying 10 tonnes of food each. Barrot, speaking to French broadcaster BFM TV, acknowledged that airdrops are “useful” but “not sufficient.” He highlighted that 52 metric tonnes… Continue reading

France to airdrop 40 tonnes of aid to Gaza amid blockade

MOTAC boosts four strategies to hit VM2026 tourist target

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen four key strategies to ensure the tourist arrival target for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) is achieved, said Deputy Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. He said the strategies outlined include focusing on target markets such as China, India, Australia,… Continue reading

Japanese YouTuber surprised by Malaysian office culture and makan time

BREAKFAST first, work later — that’s one of the biggest culture shocks Japanese YouTuber Saki experienced while working in Malaysia. In a video titled “Why Malaysia is the best country for Japanese women – This is the reason why we live here longer”, Saki invited fellow creator Aya-san to share what keeps them rooted here.… Continue reading

Japanese YouTuber surprised by Malaysian office culture and makan time

Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violation amid border clashes

BANGKOK: Thailand has accused Cambodia of a “flagrant violation” of their ceasefire agreement after Cambodian forces allegedly launched an overnight attack near the disputed border. The truce, which began on Tuesday, was meant to halt five days of deadly clashes that left at least 43 dead on both sides. Thailand’s foreign ministry stated that its… Continue reading

Kemaman man loses RM82k in tourism investment scam

CHUKAI: A civil servant here has lost RM82,196 after falling victim to a tourism investment scam syndicate. Kemaman police chief, Supt Mohd Razi Rosli, said the 41-year-old man became involved in the scheme after being introduced to it by a female acquaintance from Indonesia via WhatsApp. He said the victim, enticed by promises of high… Continue reading

Datuk Shazeli Kahar appointed new Selangor police chief

SHAH ALAM: Kuala Lumpur Police College commandant Datuk Shazeli Kahar, has been appointed Selangor police chief effective today. Shazeli takes over from Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who was appointed as Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) director at Bukit Aman on July 21. Prior to Shazeli’s appointment, the role was temporarily held by Selangor police deputy… Continue reading

PM Anwar’s diplomacy showcases Islamic peace values in ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, has played a leading role in promoting peaceful solutions and diplomatic negotiations among member states, said the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM). IKIM director-general Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil, in praising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s success in mediating a ceasefire agreement… Continue reading

Penjawat awam rugi RM82,196 diperdaya sindiket pelaburan

CHUKAI: Seorang penjawat awam mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM82,196 selepas menjadi mangsa sindiket pelaburan pelancongan yang menipu. Kejadian ini dilaporkan berlaku selepas mangsa diperkenalkan dengan skim pelaburan tersebut melalui kenalan WhatsApp dari Indonesia. Ketua Polis Daerah Kemaman Supt Mohd Razi Rosli mengesahkan mangsa, lelaki berusia 41 tahun, telah membuat 10 transaksi ke tiga akaun bank… Continue reading

Kemboja hargai peranan Malaysia percepat gencatan senjata

PHNOM PENH: Kemboja mengucapkan penghargaan kepada Malaysia atas peranan penting dalam mempercepatkan proses gencatan senjata dengan Thailand. Delegasi Malaysia yang diketuai Panglima Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, tiba di Kemboja untuk memantau pelaksanaan perjanjian tersebut. “Kemboja merakamkan penghargaan mendalam kepada Malaysia, selaku Pengerusi ASEAN semasa, atas tindakan pantas menghantar delegasi yang… Continue reading

RM11.3 bilion pelaburan diluluskan di bawah kerajaan MADANI

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak RM11.3 bilion pelaburan dalam sektor pembuatan telah diluluskan di bawah pentadbiran kerajaan MADANI, menurut Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Beliau menyatakan bahawa jumlah tersebut melibatkan 11 pengilang yang telah memulakan operasi di pelbagai negeri di Malaysia. “Ini baru sebahagian daripada syarikat yang sudah memulakan operasi. Kalau… Continue reading

Spanish midfielder Teto Martin joins JDT for new season

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Football Club continues to strengthen its squad with the latest addition of young Spanish midfielder Alberto Martin Diaz, as the club gears up for the new season. The 23-year-old, commonly known as Teto Martin, was unveiled in a video uploaded to the official Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page. “Our… Continue reading

Focus Point approves bonus issue & dividend reinvestment

MALAYSIA’s leading optical retail chain, Focus Point Holdings Berhad, has secured overwhelming shareholder support for two major initiatives designed to reward investors and enhance share liquidity. The company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on July 29, 2025, approved both a substantial 1-for-3 bonus issue and the establishment of a comprehensive Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Major… Continue reading

Focus Point approves bonus issue & dividend reinvestment

Pakistan hantar 200 tan bantuan baharu ke Gaza hadapi sekatan Israel

NEW DELHI: Pakistan akan menghantar 200 tan bantuan kemanusiaan baharu ke Gaza ketika Israel terus mengenakan sekatan makanan ke atas penduduk Palestin. Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) menggambarkan keadaan ini sebagai “senario kebuluran terburuk abad ini.” Timbalan Perdana Menteri Pakistan Ishaq Dar mengumumkan bahawa Perdana Menteri Shehbaz Sharif telah meluluskan penghantaran dua konsainan makanan dan bekalan… Continue reading