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Federal govt allocates RM8.79 bln for 86 Sabah projects under 12MP

KOTA KINABALU: The federal government has set aside RM8.79 billion to roll out 86 development projects in Sabah under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). The funding, managed by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), will be disbursed until June 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the minister… Continue reading

Kedah JBPM warns public over large waves at Tanjung Dawai beach

SUNGAI PETANI: The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has issued a safety warning urging the public, especially those in coastal areas, to exercise caution following reports of unusually large waves at Tanjung Dawai beach. Senior Fire Officer I Azhar Mohamad, assistant director of the Kedah JBPM Operations Division, advised postponing water-based recreational activities such… Continue reading

PH-BN alliance can dominate Sabah polls, says Umno sec-gen

TANJONG KARANG: Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) stand a strong chance of securing a decisive victory in the upcoming Sabah state election if they continue their alliance, according to Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He pointed to recent by-election successes in Ayer Kuning (Perak), Mahkota (Johor), and Nenggiri (Kelantan) as proof… Continue reading

Russia slams report it backed ‘zero enrichment’ Iran nuclear deal

MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign affairs ministry on Sunday described reports claiming that President Vladimir Putin had encouraged his Iranian ally to accept a “zero enrichment” agreement on its nuclear programme as “defamation”. US news outlet Axios reported on Saturday, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the matter, that Putin had “encouraged” Iran to accept a deal… Continue reading

Father shares heartbreak after daughter dies from Kpod addiction in Singapore

SINGAPORE: The last memory Delfard Tay has of his 19-year-old daughter Shermaine is a security camera video showing her stumbling out of their Tanjong Pagar flat. According to Straits Times, the footage, timestamped 2.30am on September 22, 2024, captured her unsteady movements—a sign she had used Kpod, a banned vape pod laced with etomidate. For… Continue reading

Campers mourn tapir mascot killed near MARDI Cherating Agrotech Park

KUANTAN: A male tapir, known as a natural mascot for campers at MARDI Cherating Agrotechnology Park, died after being hit by a vehicle along Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman. The incident occurred around 12.10 am when the animal was crossing the road and collided with a Perodua Alza. Acting Kuantan police chief Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud confirmed… Continue reading

Unity and loyalty key to UMNO revival ahead of GE16

GEORGE TOWN: UMNO members need to maintain unity and loyalty to the party ahead of the 16th general election (GE16) that will determine the political future of the country, UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Unity and loyalty to the party when faced with current challenges forms the core to rejuvenating UMNO so that… Continue reading

India rebel group says army killed leaders in Myanmar strikes

NEW DELHI: Separatist militants in northeastern India said the Indian army carried out cross-border drone strikes on the group’s camps in neighbouring Myanmar on Sunday, killing three of its leaders. Some rebel groups in northeastern India have ethnic, linguistic and cultural ties with minorities across the border in Myanmar and maintain a presence there. A… Continue reading

New Gaza-bound aid boat leaves Italy

SYRACUSE: A Gaza-bound boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists and humanitarian aid left Sicily on Sunday, over a month after Israel detained and deported people aboard a previous vessel. The Handala, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, left the port of Syracuse shortly after 12:00 pm (1000 GMT), an AFP journalist saw, carrying about fifteen activists. Several… Continue reading

Syria says wildfires contained after 10 days

DAMASCUS: Syria’s civil defence agency on Sunday said wildfires in the country’s west, which have burned vast tracts of forest and farmland and forced evacuations, had been brought under control after 10 days. In a statement on Facebook, the agency said that “with the spread of the fires halted and the fire hotspots brought under… Continue reading

Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds

KUPANG: Indonesian authorities have foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said Sunday. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry. Officials found… Continue reading

Kesetiaan dan perpaduan kunci UMNO hadapi PRU16 – Mohamed Khaled

GEORGE TOWN: Kesetiaan dan perpaduan dalam kalangan ahli UMNO menjadi teras utama bagi memastikan parti itu kembali kuat menjelang Pilihan Raya Umum ke-16 (PRU16). Naib Presiden UMNO Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin menegaskan bahawa kedua-dua nilai ini penting dalam menghadapi cabaran politik semasa. Beliau berkata, UMNO perlu kekal bersatu dan setia kepada parti bagi memastikan… Continue reading

Pasangan suami isteri ditahan, dadah RM3.1 juta disorok dalam peket kacang gajus

KOTA BHARU: Polis berjaya menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah yang menggunakan peket kacang gajus sebagai penyorok selepas menahan sepasang suami isteri warga tempatan. Rampasan dadah bernilai RM3.1 juta berjaya dirampas dalam operasi Jumaat lepas. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata kedua-dua suspek berusia 31 dan 49 tahun itu ditahan di Jalan Padang Sembilan, Kuala… Continue reading

Bukit Aman siasat kebocoran dokumen didakwa minit mesyuarat JAC

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis mengesahkan sedang menyiasat kebocoran dokumen yang didakwa sebagai minit mesyuarat Suruhanjaya Pelantikan Kehakiman (JAC) selepas ia tular di media sosial. Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail berkata siasatan dikendalikan oleh Unit Siasatan Jenayah Terkelas (USJT) Bukit Aman. “Kes diklasifikasikan di bawah Seksyen 8 Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972, Seksyen 203A Kanun… Continue reading

Akta JAC tidak mengikat pelantikan hakim menurut Azalina

KOTA TINGGI: Akta Suruhanjaya Pelantikan Kehakiman (JAC) 2009 tidak mengikat dalam pelantikan hakim tetapi berfungsi sebagai mekanisme penapisan dan pencadangan calon kepada Perdana Menteri. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said menegaskan bahawa pelantikan hakim di Mahkamah Persekutuan, Mahkamah Rayuan, dan Mahkamah Tinggi masih tertakluk kepada Perkara 122B… Continue reading

Dasar Pengguna Negara 2.0 bakal dimuktamad akhir tahun ini

PENAMPANG: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) kini berada di fasa akhir merangka Dasar Pengguna Negara (DPN) 2.0 yang dijangka siap menjelang akhir tahun ini. Menterinya, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, menyatakan dasar ini akan menjadi rujukan utama bagi semua pihak berkepentingan dalam melaksanakan inisiatif kepenggunaan dari 2026 hingga 2030. Armizan menekankan bahawa… Continue reading

TRW given 48 hours to settle unpaid salaries of players and coaches

KELANTAN football club The Real Warriors (TRW) has been given two days to settle unpaid salaries for nearly 20 players and coaches from last season. Former head coach Rezal Zambery Yahya stated the ultimatum followed three rejected settlement offers deemed unfair by the affected staff. Rezal criticised TRW’s proposals, which included halving monthly salaries, match… Continue reading

GOF busts smuggling ring, seizes 1.15 mln cigarettes in Pasir Puteh

KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade dismantled a cigarette smuggling operation during a raid in Mukim Jerus, Bukit Jawa, Pasir Puteh. The early morning operation, conducted under Op Taring Alpha 1, uncovered 1.15 million illicit cigarettes of the ‘John JDB’ and ‘SAAT’ brands. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik… Continue reading

Kelantan police arrest couple, seize RM3.1 million in drugs

KOTA BHARU: Police have dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate following the arrest of a local couple last Friday. Authorities seized compressed ganja and ganja buds hidden in cashew nut packages, with the total haul valued at RM3.1 million. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stated that the suspects, aged 31 and 49, were apprehended… Continue reading

JAC Act not binding in judge appointments, says Azalina

KOTA TINGGI: The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 does not hold binding authority in the appointment of judges, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She explained that the Act primarily serves to screen, evaluate, and recommend candidates to the Prime Minister, while final… Continue reading

New tourist bus safety regulations in Malaysia from Aug 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATA) has voiced strong support for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) in enforcing new regulations for tourist bus operations. These measures aim to improve road safety ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khalid Harun JP, MATA president,… Continue reading

National Consumer Policy 2.0 to be finalised by year-end

PENAMPANG: The National Consumer Policy (DPN) 2.0 is nearing completion and is expected to be finalised by the end of this year, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. The policy will serve as a key reference for stakeholders in implementing consumer-related initiatives nationwide from 2026 to 2030. Armizan… Continue reading

Tunku Abdul Rahman and Abu Bakar shine in Japan GT race

THE Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, praised the achievements of Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim at the GT World Challenge Asia in Japan. Their success at the Fuji Speedway Circuit has brought pride to Johor and Malaysia, highlighting the competitive spirit of… Continue reading

Bukit Aman probes leaked JAC meeting minutes amid police investigation

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have launched an investigation into the alleged leak of minutes from a Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting that circulated widely on social media. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is handling the case under multiple laws, including the Official Secrets Act 1972.… Continue reading

Road repair and coastal reinforcement in Mengabang Telipot-Batu Rakit to finish by October

KUALA NERUS: The persistent issue of coastal erosion caused by strong monsoon waves in Batu Rakit is set to be resolved with the completion of road repair and coastal reinforcement works along the T145 Jalan Mengabang Telipot-Batu Rakit route by early October. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed that the 280-metre project, which… Continue reading

Meta Bright, ChargeHere formalise EV charging joint venture

PETALING JAYA: Diversified energy conglomerate Meta Bright Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Meta Bright Energy Sdn Bhd has formalised a joint venture (JV) with ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn Bhd, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging point operator in Malaysia. The JV aims to expand the group’s footprint in Malaysia’s rapidly growing EV charging infrastructure market.… Continue reading

Taiping housewife loses over RM140,000 to ‘task scam’

IPOH: A housewife from Taiping was left devastated after losing RM144,558 to a so-called ‘task scam’ in early March. Taiping police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 46-year-old victim lodged a police report on July 9 after realising she had been duped by the syndicate. “Initial investigations revealed that the victim was contacted via… Continue reading

Brisk ringgit-denominated transactions will ensure Malaysian currency maintains high global standing: Expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s brisk ringgit-denominated transactions will continue to entrench the local currency as among the top 20 currencies globally, a top wealth management company official said. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said demand for transactions in ringgit would be driven by Malaysia’s strong trading linkages, especially with China, Singapore and other Southeast… Continue reading

Police probe false social media claim on Sultan of Kelantan’s death

KOTA BHARU: Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding a false claim circulated on social media alleging that the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, had died last week. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the case is being investigated by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) of Bukit Aman. “The individual involved… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid adakan lawatan lima hari ke New Zealand

AUCKLAND: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi akan memulakan lawatan kerja lima hari ke New Zealand bermula esok bagi memperkukuh hubungan dua hala yang terjalin sejak 68 tahun lalu. Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia ke New Zealand, Mazita Marzuki, berkata lawatan ini memberi tumpuan kepada kerjasama dalam bidang pertahanan, pertanian, pendidikan dan industri halal.… Continue reading

Polis siasat dakwaan palsu kemangkatan Sultan Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Polis mengesahkan telah menerima laporan berhubung kenyataan palsu yang tular di media sosial mendakwa Sultan Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, mangkat minggu lepas. Ketua Polis Kelantan, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, berkata siasatan kes itu dijalankan oleh Unit Siasatan Jenayah Terkelas (USJT) Bukit Aman. “Individu terlibat membuat kenyataan palsu dengan mengatakan Sultan Kelantan meninggal dunia… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid on five-day visit to New Zealand to boost ties

AUCKLAND: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will begin a five-day working visit to New Zealand from July 14 to 18 to strengthen bilateral relations that have spanned 68 years. Malaysian High Commissioner to New Zealand Mazita Marzuki said the visit will explore cooperation in defence, agriculture, education, and the halal industry.… Continue reading

Seorang rakyat Malaysia maut dalam tragedi feri di Bali

BANTING: Hanya seorang rakyat Malaysia menjadi mangsa dalam tragedi feri karam di Selat Bali, Indonesia pada 2 Julai lepas, menurut Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa tiada lagi mangsa lain yang melibatkan warga Malaysia dilaporkan setakat ini. Jenazah mangsa yang terkorban itu telah selamat dikebumikan. “Setakat ini tiada lagi (mangsa baharu melibatkan… Continue reading

Polis buka kertas siasatan kes eHATI, dakwaan aktiviti tidak bermoral

SHAH ALAM: Polis Selangor mengesahkan telah membuka kertas inkuiri bagi mengenal pasti kesalahan jenayah berhubung program motivasi rumah tangga eHATI yang didakwa melibatkan aktiviti tidak bermoral. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata beberapa saksi akan dipanggil bagi mendapatkan pengesahan, termasuk melibatkan penggunaan air yang didakwa boleh mengkhayalkan. “Setakat ini maklumat hanya diperoleh daripada… Continue reading

Polis tahan lelaki khianat kereta di George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Polis berjaya menahan seorang lelaki berusia 37 tahun susulan kejadian khianat ke atas sebuah kereta di Jalan Lebuh Pantai. Kejadian yang tular di media sosial itu melibatkan penggunaan sebatang rotan untuk merosakkan kenderaan mangsa. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut Supt Lee Swee Sake, suspek ditahan di tepi jalan Persiaran Karpal Singh… Continue reading

Peniaga rugi RM829,705 ditipu sindiket pelaburan palsu di Kluang

KLUANG: Seorang peniaga yang juga pengarah syarikat perkakasan mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM829,705 selepas diperdaya sindiket pelaburan tidak wujud. Kes ini dilaporkan di Balai Polis Kluang selepas mangsa sedar dirinya menjadi mangsa penipuan. Ketua Polis Daerah Kluang, ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh, berkata mangsa, lelaki tempatan berusia 56 tahun, mula-mula terjumpa iklan pelaburan berkenaan di media… Continue reading

Bilik kuliah pintar & kelas digital perkukuh integrasi TVET di ADTEC-JTM

KULAI: Projek perintis Bilik Kuliah Pintar dan Kelas Digital di enam kampus Kolej Teknologi Termaju Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (ADTEC-JTM) dilancarkan bagi memperkukuh integrasi antara pendidikan dan industri dalam ekosistem Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET). Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim Chee Keong berkata projek pembuktian konsep (POC) ini merupakan kerjasama antara Kementerian Sumber Manusia… Continue reading

Man arrested for viral road rage case in George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested a 37-year-old local man in connection with a road rage incident that occurred at Jalan Lebuh Pantai on Friday. Timur Laut district deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake confirmed that the suspect was apprehended along Persiaran Karpal Singh at about 10.15pm. In a statement to theSun, Lee said police… Continue reading

Three arrested, RM300k drugs seized in Cheras raids

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested three men and confiscated drugs worth RM335,630 in a series of raids across Cheras. The operation, conducted in three separate locations, uncovered significant quantities of narcotics, including MDMA, cocaine, and ketamine. Cheras district police chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan confirmed the arrests, stating that the first suspect, a 35-year-old unemployed man,… Continue reading

Balanced development fosters healthy living and unity in Federal Territories

KUALA LUMPUR: Balanced physical and community development plays a crucial role in nurturing a healthy and united society in the Federal Territories, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She emphasised that programmes such as the 2025 Federal Territory Minister’s Cup Netball Championship are timely initiatives that… Continue reading

Malaysian confirmed dead in Bali ferry tragedy, search continues

BANTING: Only one Malaysian has been confirmed dead so far in the ferry sinking tragedy in the Bali Strait on July 2. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that no additional Malaysian casualties have been reported, though search and rescue operations are still underway. “I have been informed that a Malaysian was involved (killed)… Continue reading

Selangor police probe eHATI programme for criminal offences

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor police have initiated an inquiry to determine if criminal activities are linked to the eHATI marriage motivation programme. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that witnesses will be called to verify claims, including the alleged use of hallucination-inducing water. Hussein explained that current information is based on third-party accounts,… Continue reading

France says Australia defence ties repaired after submarine row

SYDNEY: France’s defence relations with Australia have recovered after their 2021 bust-up over a major submarine contract, the country’s ambassador said Sunday. Paris expressed its “strong regrets” when Australia tore up a multibillion-dollar deal to buy a fleet of diesel-powered submarines from France, Ambassador Pierre-Andre Imbert said. Since the 2022 election of Prime Minister Anthony… Continue reading

Terengganu weightlifter Siti Noralyaa passes away after cancer battle

TERENGGANU weightlifter Siti Noralyaa Mat Marzuki, 25, has passed away after a long fight against breast cancer. The athlete, who secured a bronze medal in the 71-kilogramme category at the 2022 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), died at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) yesterday evening. Siti Noralyaa was surrounded by her family when she took her last… Continue reading

Terengganu weightlifter Siti Noralyaa passes away after cancer battle

Smart digital classrooms launched at six ADTEC campuses in Malaysia

KULAI: A new Proof-of-Concept (POC) project featuring Smart and Digital Classrooms has been rolled out at six Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) campuses under the Department of Manpower (JTM). The initiative aims to strengthen the link between education and industry within Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens higher education ties with Indonesia

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) is reinforcing its partnership with Indonesia to position Malaysia as a leading choice for international students. Key areas of collaboration include research, lecturer and student exchanges, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and aerospace. This initiative follows a two-day working visit by KPT Secretary-General Datuk Dr… Continue reading

Authorities urged to probe authenticity of viral JAC meeting minutes

KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities must verify the authenticity of a document circulating online that allegedly contains minutes from a Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He cautioned that if the document is genuine and classified, sharing it could violate the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA). Fahmi confirmed that a police report… Continue reading

Proton Saga stars in new Egyptian commercial with action hero

PROTON through its Egyptian partner has recently collaborated with Egyptian action star Ahmed El Sakka for a new commercial promoting the Saga in Egypt. The left-hand-drive (LHD) version of the Malaysian sedan is gaining traction in the North African market, where it is locally assembled by Proton Cars Egypt (Ezz Elarab). The advertisement blends action… Continue reading

Sex-abuse priest’s promotion draws attacks on Catholic Church

PARIS: A French archbishop’s decision to promote a priest who was sentenced to jail for raping a teenaged boy has drawn new condemnation of the Roman Catholic Church for its record on sex abuse. Victim support groups and traditionalists have expressed outrage over the case of Dominique Spina, who was found guilty of raping a… Continue reading