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Malaysia stresses legal route in Ambalat Sea dispute

JAKARTA: Malaysia has never adopted an aggressive stance in addressing maritime border issues with Indonesia, including the long-standing Ambalat dispute in the Sulawesi Sea, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. At a dialogue with the Association of Malaysian Indonesian Journalists (ISWAMI) and chief editors of major Indonesian media outlets here today, Anwar stressed that… Continue reading

MCMC issues 279 directives for service quality failures

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued 279 Commission Directives to mobile service providers nationwide for non-compliance with the Mandatory Standards for Service Quality (MSQoS). This move aligns with Commission Determination No. 2 of 2023, which ensures that service providers meet minimum standards for wireless broadband access in both urban and rural… Continue reading

New electricity tariff mechanism boosts transparency in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA), the new adjustment mechanism for electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia, is aimed at ensuring tariff reviews are more transparent and in line with the global fuel market reality, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister,… Continue reading

Vietnam flash floods kill five, dozens evacuated in Son La

HANOI: A deadly flash flood struck Vietnam’s northern mountainous region over the weekend, claiming five lives and leaving one person missing. Heavy rains triggered the disaster in Son La province late Saturday, destroying 22 homes and damaging many more, according to the agriculture ministry. Three victims were recovered on Monday, adding to two earlier fatalities.… Continue reading

Malaysia household debt at RM1.65 trillion in Q1 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s household debt stood at RM1.65 trillion as of the end of March 2025, equivalent to 84.3 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying highlighted that the value of household financial assets exceeds the total debt, indicating that the public’s overall financial position remains… Continue reading

Sekolah di Sarawak kurangkan aktiviti luar bilik darjah akibat jerebu

KUCHING: Pengurusan sekolah di Sarawak dinasihatkan supaya mengehadkan aktiviti luar bilik darjah bagi mengurangkan risiko pelajar terdedah kepada masalah kesihatan susulan keadaan berjerebu dan cuaca panas berterusan. Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Kanak-Kanak dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti (KPWK) Sarawak Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah berkata, “Macam biasalah kalau jerebu, kalau kegiatan aktiviti di luar memang kita tidak digalakkan. Sebab… Continue reading

World’s largest pitcher plant wows visitors at Borneo Flora Festival

LABUAN: Seven types of pitcher plants, including the world’s largest, were brought in specially from Kinabalu Park to be exhibited at the Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) here. Sabah Parks (TTS) Botanist Sukaibin Sumail said the largest pitcher plant known as ‘Nepenthes rajah’ is placed in an air-conditioned tent at the Permata Hutan Borneo. “This pitcher… Continue reading

Tuanku Muhriz terima zakat perniagaan lebih RM6 juta di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir berkenan menerima zakat perniagaan berjumlah RM6,714,304.20 daripada empat syarikat korporat kepada Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (MAINS) di Istana Hinggap hari ini. Majlis penyerahan zakat ini disaksikan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun dan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. Lembaga Tabung Haji, diwakili… Continue reading

Penang explores floating solar projects for renewable energy goals

GEORGE TOWN: Penang plans to develop floating solar projects in line with the state government’s efforts to achieve a target of 10 per cent renewable energy by 2030. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the project is seen as a suitable alternative in efforts to expand the use of renewable… Continue reading

Pembentukan modal tetap kasar Malaysia lonjak 12% ke RM352.3 bilion

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembentukan Modal Tetap Kasar (PMTK) Malaysia mencatatkan pertumbuhan dua digit iaitu 12 peratus kepada RM352.3 bilion pada harga malar bagi 2024, berbanding RM314.5 bilion pada 2023. Pertumbuhan ini didorong oleh aliran masuk pelaburan langsung asing (FDI) yang kukuh serta pelaburan domestik yang berterusan. Ketua Perangkawan, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin berkata, semua… Continue reading

JENDELA fasa dua dilancar September 2025 – liputan 4G & 5G diperluas

KUALA LUMPUR: Projek Pelan Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) fasa dua dijangka bermula September ini dengan pendekatan lebih fleksibel bagi mempercepat liputan Internet di seluruh negara. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata fasa ini tidak lagi bergantung sepenuhnya pada pembinaan menara konvensional, sebaliknya menggunakan kaedah hibrid seperti monopole 30 meter untuk liputan lebih pantas. “Kita jangkakan… Continue reading

Speed limiters mandatory for commercial vehicles from Oct 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Commercial vehicles not equipped with a Speed Limitation Device (SLD) will not be allowed on the roads as they will fail vehicle inspections once the phased enforcement of the system begins on Oct 1. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of the SLD is a crucial step in controlling the speed of… Continue reading

18 Hindu pilgrims killed in Jharkhand road crash

JHARKHAND: At least 18 Hindu pilgrims were killed in a tragic road accident in eastern India on Tuesday after their bus collided with a truck carrying cooking gas cylinders. Officials confirmed the incident, which left the bus severely mangled and partially burnt. Local lawmaker Nishikant Dubey stated the pilgrims were en route to a shrine… Continue reading

Pakistan finance minister visits US to finalise trade agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States for the second time in two weeks to finalise a trade deal with Washington, his office confirmed. The visit follows Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s statement last week that both nations were “very close” to an agreement, though U.S. officials did not provide a… Continue reading

1,443 harmful child content removed as of July 15 – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Social media service providers have removed a total of 1,443 offensive and extreme content involving children across various digital platforms between Jan 1, 2022 and July 15 this year, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the content was removed for violating the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, as well as the… Continue reading

Trump’s oil sanctions threat on Russia sparks market uncertainty

LONDON: US President Donald Trump has unexpectedly shortened his deadline for imposing severe sanctions on Russian oil exports, raising concerns over potential global market disruptions. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, Trump stated he would give Moscow only 10 to 12 days to reach a deal to end the Ukraine war before… Continue reading

Semiconductor investment boosts local economy and jobs in Ipoh

IPOH: The country’s investment potential in the industrial sector not only benefits industry players but is also felt by the local community, contributing to the growth of the surrounding economic ecosystem. A Bernama survey today in the vicinity of the Carsem semiconductor factory in the Jelapang industrial area found signs of rapid economic development, in… Continue reading

Semiconductor investment boosts local economy and jobs in Ipoh

Malaysia brokers Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, wins global praise

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s successful mediation of an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” between Thailand and Cambodia has drawn international praise and put Malaysia in the global spotlight for the right reasons. The peace deal, brokered in Putrajaya after five days of escalation, was prominently reported by major global media outlets including… Continue reading

Thailand Cambodia agree to halt troop buildup after border clashes

BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed not to send additional troops to their shared border following recent clashes, a Cambodian official confirmed on Tuesday. The agreement comes after five days of intense fighting that prompted both sides to seek a ceasefire. Lim Menghour, Director-General of the Commission on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia’s… Continue reading

Philips cuts tariff impact by 100 million euros after US-EU deal

AMSTERDAM: Dutch healthcare giant Philips has lowered its estimated financial impact from U.S. import tariffs by 100 million euros following a trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union. The company now expects tariffs to cost between 150-200 million euros this year, down from its earlier forecast of 250-300 million euros. Philips CEO Roy… Continue reading

CAP supports total vape ban proposal in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has welcomed the Health Ministry’s detailed review on measures towards a total ban on the use and sale of electronic cigarettes or vape in Malaysia. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader said the move was timely as such a ban would help protect future generations, given that vape… Continue reading

CAP supports total vape ban proposal in Malaysia

Malaysia explores silver economy potential for ageing population

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is exploring the potential of the silver economy as a new growth driver to help the nation manage the socio-economic impact of becoming an ageing society by 2043, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. She said the Economy Ministry, in collaboration with relevant ministries and agencies, may consider setting… Continue reading

Malaysia explores silver economy potential for ageing population

Malaysian shuttlers train in Denmark for world championships

KUALA LUMPUR: The national singles shuttlers are heading to Denmark, and it’s training, not pastries, on the menu. With the World Championships 2025 in Paris fast approaching, national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen said the squad will undergo a week-long training camp at the Denmark national training centre in Copenhagen ahead of the prestigious tournament,… Continue reading

Malaysia’s GFCF surges 12% to RM352.3 bln in 2024, led by services

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) recorded double-digit growth of 12.0 per cent to RM352.3 billion in 2024, compared with RM314.5 billion in 2023, driven by strong foreign direct investment inflows and sustained domestic investment growth. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, said all sectors… Continue reading

Malaysia’s GFCF surges 12% to RM352.3 bln in 2024, led by services

Tuanku Muhriz receives RM6.7m in zakat from corporates

SEREMBAN: The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, today received RM6,714,304.20 in business zakat (tithe) from four corporate entities at Istana Hinggap here on behalf of the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS). Also present were Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and State Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. The zakat… Continue reading

Tuanku Muhriz receives RM6.7m in zakat from corporates

Fahmi offers condolences on passing of journalist Nurulanuar

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family and friends of former Utusan Malaysia journalist Nurulanuar Mansor, who passed away yesterday. Fahmi expressed sadness over the passing of Nurulanuar, a member of the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Journalists Club (KLS), whom he described as an immensely talented individual in… Continue reading

Fahmi offers condolences on passing of journalist Nurulanuar

Fahmi ucap takziah keluarga bekas wartawan Utusan Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga dan rakan-rakan bekas wartawan Utusan Malaysia, Nurulanuar Mansor, yang meninggal dunia semalam. Melalui hantaran di Facebook, Fahmi menyatakan rasa sedih atas pemergian ahli Kelab Wartawan Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor (KLS) itu. Beliau menggambarkan Allahyarham sebagai individu yang berbakat dalam bidang seni. “Allahyarham pernah… Continue reading

Grab driver vs foreign passenger over change dispute goes viral

A video of a passenger refusing to provide small change for his RM50 note to pay off his Grab driver has gone viral on Reddit. The dispute, led to a shouting match between the passenger and the Grab driver who didn’t have any small change to give back to the man. “What is so hard… Continue reading

Grab driver vs foreign passenger over change dispute goes viral

Anwar: Focused on peace, not pressure in ASEAN conflict

JAKARTA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today clarified that his sole focus in the recent Thai-Cambodian conflict was on finding a peaceful resolution to ensure ASEAN’s continued stability and security. The Prime Minister firmly dismissed the claim that there was external pressure from global powers, reaffirming that the major breakthrough came through direct regional diplomacy. “I… Continue reading

Anwar: Focused on peace, not pressure in ASEAN conflict

Pindaan Akta Racun 1952 perketat kawalan bahan psikotropik

PUTRAJAYA: Pindaan Akta Racun 1952 (Akta 366) menunjukkan komitmen berterusan kerajaan, terutamanya Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM), dalam memerangi penyalahgunaan bahan terkawal melalui pendekatan penguatkuasaan lebih mantap dan menyeluruh. KKM dan Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) dalam kenyataan bersama memaklumkan bahawa Akta Racun 1952 merupakan undang-undang utama yang mengawal penggunaan, pemilikan, dan pengedaran racun serta bahan psikotropik di… Continue reading

Kerajaan teliti kewajipan label AI bagi kawal maklumat palsu

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan melalui Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) sedang meneliti keperluan mewajibkan pelabelan kandungan yang dihasilkan atau diubah suai menggunakan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI). Langkah ini bertujuan mengawal penyebaran maklumat palsu dalam media sosial. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata antara pelabelan yang dicadangkan ialah AI Generated atau AI Enhanced bagi membantu pengguna… Continue reading

KPDN Melaka serbu aktiviti penyelewengan LPG bernilai RM40,000

MELAKA: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Melaka berjaya menumpaskan aktiviti penyelewengan gas petroleum cecair (LPG) bersubsidi bernilai RM40,000 dalam satu operasi di Malim Jaya semalam. Serbuan Ops Gasak itu mendedahkan premis digunakan untuk aktiviti penyiringan LPG bersubsidi ke tong gas industri tanpa kebenaran. Pengarah KPDN Melaka, Dr Mohd Hazimin Jamaludin, berkata… Continue reading

Malaysia perlu pupuk firma teknologi jadi MNC ASEAN – Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia perlu berusaha memupuk lebih banyak syarikat teknologi yang mampu berkembang menjadi syarikat multinasional (MNC) berasaskan ASEAN dan seterusnya mengembangkan operasi global, menurut Timbalan Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Liew Chin Tong. Beliau berkata walaupun banyak perbincangan tertumpu pada sokongan kepada perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS), usaha lebih besar diperlukan untuk melahirkan juara… Continue reading

Mekanisme AFA pastikan semakan tarif elektrik lebih telus – Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Mekanisme Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) diperkenalkan bagi menggantikan sistem Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) untuk memastikan semakan tarif elektrik lebih telus dan selari dengan pasaran bahan api global. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menjelaskan bahawa melalui AFA, tarif elektrik akan disesuaikan setiap bulan berbanding ICPT yang hanya disemak setiap enam bulan. “Bagi… Continue reading

Hampir sejuta pengguna nikmati penjimatan besar penangguhan kenaikan tol

KUALA LUMPUR: Hampir sejuta pengguna lebuh raya dijangka merasai impak positif susulan keputusan kerajaan menangguhkan kenaikan kadar tol di 10 lebuh raya utama. Langkah ini diambil bagi mengurangkan beban rakyat memandangkan terdapat perbezaan besar antara kadar tol semasa dan kadar yang ditetapkan dalam perjanjian konsesi. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menjelaskan bahawa… Continue reading

Seremban clerk pleads not guilty to RM200k CBT charge

SEREMBAN: A convenience store employee pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving money belonging to a cooperative amounting to almost RM200,000. Noorazwin Zullkifli, 36, made the plea before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. She is charged as the then clerk at Koperasi Kampung LB… Continue reading

Fire destroys 60-year-old Kota Kinabalu community hall

A devastating fire has completely gutted the iconic Kota Kinabalu Community Hall, bringing an end to six decades of the building’s service to the local community. According to The Borneo Post, the historic venue, which has stood for 60 years along Jalan Dewan, in the state capital was engulfed in flames during the early hours… Continue reading

Seremban clerk pleads not guilty to RM200k CBT charge

Fire destroys 60-year-old Kota Kinabalu community hall

Malaysia considers mandatory AI content labelling to fight misinformation

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is mulling mandatory labelling for content generated or modified using artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to curb the spread of misinformation on social media, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the proposed labels, such as ‘AI-Generated’ or ‘AI-Enhanced’, would help users identify content… Continue reading

Lelaki ditahan kerana cedera kanak-kanak 12 tahun di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang lelaki tempatan berusia 39 tahun ditahan polis selepas disyaki mencederakan seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia 12 tahun di kawasan Flat Ungku Tun Aminah, Sabtu lepas. Kejadian itu menyebabkan mangsa mengalami pendarahan di kepala serta bengkak pada tangan kanannya. Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Utara ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh berkata, pihaknya menerima laporan… Continue reading

Fadhli Shaari digesa minta maaf kepada Thailand, Kemboja

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Penerangan PAS Ahmad Fadhli Shaari diseru memohon maaf secara terbuka kepada rakyat Thailand dan Kemboja berikutan kenyataannya yang dianggap memperkecilkan usaha gencatan senjata antara kedua-dua negara melalui inisiatif diplomatik Malaysia. Setiausaha Politik kepada Menteri Kewangan Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim menyifatkan tindakan Ahli Parlimen Pasir Mas itu sebagai tidak patriotik dan memalukan negara.… Continue reading