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Police investigate fake TikTok accounts impersonating home minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating fake TikTok accounts impersonating Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, suspected of using AI technology to deceive the public. The fraudulent accounts promoted financial aid schemes, prompting an official probe. Acting Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the case is being investigated under Section… Continue reading

Unforgiving Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win maiden Wimbledon crown

IGA SWIATEK took another stride towards tennis greatness by ruthlessly tearing apart American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 and lifting her first Wimbledon trophy on Saturday. The big occasion turned into a nightmare for Anisimova who became the first woman to lose a Wimbledon final by that painful scoreline since 1911 and the first… Continue reading

Queen of Malaysia supports Johor princes at GT World Challenge Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, made a special appearance at the Fuji Speedway Circuit in Japan to support her sons, Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim, in the GT World Challenge Asia series. The royal presence was confirmed through… Continue reading

Youth alumni can bridge gov’t and public says Adam Adli

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim has suggested that alumni from youth associations should be placed in a consultative council to enhance their role as intermediaries between the government and the public. He emphasized the need for a structured platform where these alumni can contribute effectively to policy discussions and… Continue reading

Sweden storm to group victory with 4-1 win over Germany

SWEDEN made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser’s expulsion to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, with their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up. The Swedes finished top of the group with a perfect nine points from three games and will… Continue reading

Poland beat Denmark for first win at major women’s tournament

POLAND recorded their first victory at a major women’s tournament with a 3-2 win over Denmark on Saturday that saw them depart Euro 2025 on a high note. With both teams already eliminated, the result meant Poland came third in Group C at their debut Euros, and Denmark fourth. Natalia Padilla-Bidas made history and had… Continue reading

PM Anwar allocates RM1m to KLFA for football revival in Kuala Lumpur

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM1 million to the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (KLFA) in support of efforts to revitalise football in the capital city. Anwar said the government consistently encouraged the development of football, which he described as a people’s sport that was widely loved and participated in.… Continue reading

RM1.15m allocated for Kubang Pasu MRSM repairs in Jitra

ALOR SETAR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has approved an allocation of RM1.15 million to completely repair the Kubang Pasu MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Jitra this year. Its chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said, RM800,000 was allocated for the upgrade of equipment for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning, and that repairs… Continue reading

African swine fever hits Penang pig farms, 50 deaths confirmed

TASEK GELUGOR: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) has confirmed that three pig farms in Kampung Selamat have been affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) based on laboratory results from the Northern Zone Veterinary Laboratory. Its director, Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that two of the three affected farms exhibited a high mortality… Continue reading

Addeen Idrakie wins Morrinsville Open after injury comeback

NATIONAL squash player Addeen Idrakie’s long wait for a Professional Squash Association (PSA) title ended after he clinched the Morrinsville Open in New Zealand today. The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) in a statement today said the 31-year-old battled past compatriot Joachim Chuah in a five-set thriller at the Morrinsville Squash Club to win… Continue reading

British duo Cash and Glasspool clinch Wimbledon men’s doubles title

FIFTH seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair when the British team downed Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2 7-6(3) in the men’s doubles final on Saturday. Queen’s Club and Eastbourne champions Cash and Glasspool became the first all-British pairing… Continue reading

Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from Aug 1

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars. Both sets of duties would take effect August 1, Trump said in separate letters posted to his Truth Social platform, citing… Continue reading

EU chief slams Trump tariff threat, says ‘ready’ to keep working on deal

BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hit out Saturday at new tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, but said the EU still wanted to work for a trade deal with Washington. “Imposing 30 percent tariffs on EU exports would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients… Continue reading

Iran says any nuclear deal must respect ‘right’ to enrich uranium

TEHRAN: Iran insisted Saturday that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, rejecting US demands for a halt. “I would like to emphasise that in any negotiated solution, the rights of the Iranian people on the nuclear issue, including the right to enrichment, must… Continue reading

Italy women’s football team dreams big ahead of Euro quarter-final

A win and a draw in their opening two Women’s Euro Group B matches rendered Italy’s 3-1 defeat by Spain on Friday irrelevant as they progressed to the knockout stage of the competition for the first time since 2013. Top-four finishers at six of the first seven Euro competitions, Italy have endured a barren spell… Continue reading

Pusat Arkeologi Guar Kepah bakal dibuka suku ketiga tahun ini

KEPALA BATAS: Projek pembinaan Pusat Arkeologi Guar Kepah telah siap dan dijangka dibuka kepada orang awam pada suku ketiga tahun ini. Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang, Chow Kon Yeow, berkata galeri tersebut akan dibuka selepas proses repatriasi rangka manusia prasejarah dari Belanda selesai. “Kita difahamkan delegasi Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya akan ke Belanda dalam bulan… Continue reading

Italy women’s football team dreams big ahead of Euro quarter-final

Kerjasama perdagangan Indonesia-Timor-Leste semakin kukuh

JAKARTA: Hubungan perdagangan antara Indonesia dan Timor-Leste terus berkembang dengan kerjasama dalam pelbagai sektor, termasuk pembinaan kilang marmar dan promosi produk kopi. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Indonesia, Dyah Roro Esti, menegaskan komitmen negara itu dalam memperkukuh hubungan dua hala. “Indonesia sentiasa terbuka untuk dialog dan kerjasama dengan Timor-Leste. Indonesia berkongsi aspirasi dan tekad Timor-Leste, termasuk dalam… Continue reading

Spain’s depth in squad shines as they dominate Women’s Euro Group B

SPAIN signed off their Women’s Euro Group B campaign with a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Italy that made it clear to the other teams in the last eight — anyone wishing to beat them needs to address the depth of talent in their squad and their ability to continuously adapt to in-game situations. Montse Tome’s… Continue reading

Spain’s depth in squad shines as they dominate Women’s Euro Group B

Bekas pembantu penyelia gudang rugi RM500,000 diperdaya sindiket pelaburan

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang bekas pembantu penyelia gudang di Singapura mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM500,000 selepas diperdaya sindiket pelaburan dalam talian yang tidak wujud. Kejadian ini berlaku di Sungai Bakap baru-baru ini. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin, mangsa berusia 53 tahun itu terjumpa iklan di Facebook yang mempromosikan pelaburan saham… Continue reading

Aggie Beever-Jones ready to shine for England at Euro 2025

CHELSEA forward Aggie Beever-Jones is one of a group of talented youngsters on England’s team at Euro 2025, after putting on a dazzling display at Wembley in May with a first-half hat-trick against Portugal in the Nations League. But whether or not manager Sarina Wiegman calls her name on Sunday when England — a team… Continue reading

Aggie Beever-Jones ready to shine for England at Euro 2025

Anwar jelaskan isu semasa dalam pertemuan dengan ahli Parlimen BN

KUALA NERUS: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata pertemuan dengan Ahli Parlimen Barisan Nasional (BN) pada Jumaat lalu bertujuan untuk menjelaskan beberapa isu semasa termasuk cukai, khabar angin tentang subsidi petrol RON95, dan hal ehwal badan kehakiman. Beliau menyatakan bahawa pertemuan itu diadakan atas cadangan Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi. “Datuk… Continue reading

Louis van Gaal announces cancer cure eyes football return

VETERAN coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game. The 73-year-old announced three years ago that he was suffering from prostate cancer, but told a Dutch television talk show: “I’m no longer bothered by cancer.” When he announced his… Continue reading

ECRL capai kejayaan besar, terowong Genting 16.39 km berjaya ditembusi

BENTONG: Projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) mencapai satu lagi kejayaan besar apabila Terowong Genting sepanjang 16.39 kilometer berjaya ditembusi mengikut jadual. Kejayaan ini menandakan pencapaian kejuruteraan yang signifikan dalam projek mega tersebut. Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke menyatakan bahawa terowong ini merupakan antara struktur paling mencabar dalam keseluruhan 41 terowong di sepanjang jajaran ECRL. “Ini… Continue reading

Indian Super League on hold as contract renewal talks stall

INDIA’S top-flight soccer league, the Indian Super League, is on hold, the country’s football federation (AIFF) announced on Saturday, citing stalled negotiations for a contract renewal with their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). Talks to renew the 2010 agreement stalled after India’s Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew their deal… Continue reading

Wabak ASF di tiga ladang babi Tasek Gelugor, 50 ekor mati

TASEK GELUGOR: Tiga ladang ternakan babi di Kampung Selamat disahkan positif dijangkiti penyakit Demam Babi Afrika (ASF) selepas ujian makmal oleh Makmal Veterinar Zon Utara. Dua ladang mencatat kematian tinggi dengan 50 ekor babi mati, manakala banyak lagi menunjukkan simptom jangkitan. Pengarah Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Pulau Pinang (JPVPP), Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, berkata pasukannya… Continue reading

KKM perlukan kerjasama tangani isu penghijrahan doktor – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Isu penghijrahan doktor dan tenaga kesihatan Malaysia ke luar negara memerlukan kerjasama pelbagai agensi kerajaan, bukan hanya tanggungjawab Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) semata-mata. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menegaskan penyelesaian jangka panjang memerlukan komitmen bersama termasuk dari Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), Kementerian Kewangan, dan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi. Beliau merujuk kajian oleh Strategic Engagement… Continue reading

2,500 sertai larian MAPPA XX Wilayah Sabah anjuran JPA

KOTA KINABALU: Seramai 2,500 peserta terdiri daripada warga perkhidmatan awam dan masyarakat Sabah menyertai Larian Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam ke-20 (MAPPA XX) 2025 Wilayah Sabah di Stadium Likas. Acara ini merupakan siri keempat jelajah MAPPA XX selepas Kuantan, Batu Kawan, dan Kuching. Ketua Menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor melepaskan peserta larian yang diadakan… Continue reading

Malaysia healthcare talent migration needs multi-agency effort – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Addressing the issue of talent migration in Malaysia’s healthcare sector requires a coordinated, whole-of-government approach, not just efforts from the Health Ministry (MOH), said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said long-term solutions must involve collaboration across multiple agencies, as highlighted in an independent study by the Strategic Engagement Group (SEG) titled The… Continue reading

Malaysia welcomes Yemeni scholar’s plan for student exchange in Islamic studies

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar welcomes the plan of prominent Yemeni scholar Sheikh Al-Qodhi Dr Yasir Al-Adni As-Syahiri to establish bilateral cooperation in creating more opportunities for Yemeni students to pursue higher education in Malaysia. Mohd Na’im said the proposal is in line with Malaysia’s… Continue reading

Sinner vs Alcaraz Wimbledon final: Redemption or three-peat?

FOR Jannik Sinner, Sunday’s Wimbledon final offers a chance of redemption; for Carlos Alcaraz it is an opportunity to join an elite club of men who have won the title three years in succession. There are many other plot lines but above all the showdown will help to cement a rivalry that could dominate tennis… Continue reading

Stefano Pioli returns to Fiorentina after Al-Nassr stint

ITALIAN coach Stefano Pioli, who spent last season in charge of Saudi club Al-Nassr, is to return to Fiorentina, a club he previously coached and played for as a player, the Tuscan club announced on Saturday. The 59-year-old succeeds his compatriot Raffaele Palladino, who resigned to everyone’s surprise in June, a few weeks after extending… Continue reading

Marc Marquez secures seventh pole at German MotoGP

CHAMPIONSHIP leader Marc Marquez claimed pole position in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday for the German MotoGP and sprint race. In rainy conditions the Ducati factory rider will start from the front of the grid for the seventh time this season and for the eighth time out of 10 in the elite category at… Continue reading

Pakistan hockey teams skip India tournaments over security concerns

PAKISTAN will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over “security” concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising their place in next year’s World Cup. The nuclear-armed neighbours traded the worst violence in decades during a four-day conflict in May that killed 70 people. Pakistan was due to participate in the Men’s… Continue reading

Anwar meets BN MPs to clarify tax, fuel subsidy and judiciary issues

KUALA NERUS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his meeting with Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs last night was to clarify several current issues. He said among the matters explained were regarding taxation, rumours surrounding RON95 petrol subsidies, and issues related to the judiciary. “Well, on Monday, I decided to meet with PH (Pakatan Harapan… Continue reading

Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed one fatality in an Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Wata al-Khiam, southern Lebanon, on Saturday. The attack marks another violation of the November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The ministry described the strike as an “Israeli enemy strike” targeting a home. No immediate response was issued by the… Continue reading

Iranian man arrested in US for illegal tech exports to Iran

LOS ANGELES: A 66-year-old Iranian man and US permanent resident was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly exporting advanced electronics to Iran in violation of US sanctions. Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, who resides in both Santa Monica and Tehran, was taken into custody upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. The US Department of Justice stated… Continue reading

Man loses RM500k to fake investment scam in Sungai Bakap

GEORGE TOWN: A man lost RM500,000 after falling victim to a fake online investment scam that promised high returns in a short time in Sungai Bakap here, recently. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 53-year-old, a former warehouse assistant supervisor in Singapore, had come across a Facebook ad promoting stock… Continue reading

Sivakumar appointed FOM member to enhance education access

KUALA LUMPUR: Batu Gajah member of parliament V. Sivakumar has described his appointment as a member of Friends of Ministry (FOM), which is under the Ministry of Education (MOE), as a great trust to strengthening national education, especially in ensuring access to quality and comprehensive education to all levels of society. In a statement issued… Continue reading

US-Palestinian family demands probe into West Bank killing by settlers

RAMALLAH: The family of a US-Palestinian man killed in an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank has demanded that Washington launch an investigation into his death. Saif al-Din Kamil Abdul Karim Musalat, a 20-year-old from Florida, was beaten to death on Friday in Sinjil, a village north of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian… Continue reading

ECRL project completes 16km Genting Tunnel on schedule

BENTONG: The East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project achieved an important milestone after the 16.39-kilometre (km) Genting Tunnel was dug completely according to schedule. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the tunnel, located on the Titiwangsa Range, was among the most challenging structures in terms of engineering out of the 41 tunnels along the ECRL route.… Continue reading

AI mastery essential for progressive society says DPM Fadillah

KUCHING: Mastering artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer optional but essential for building a progressive, inclusive, and competitive society, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya, said in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, enhancing digital skills is a shared responsibility that benefits individuals, families,… Continue reading

Emergency vaccines cut deaths by 60% in disease outbreaks: study

GENEVA: Emergency vaccinations during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola, and measles have slashed deaths by nearly 60% over the past 25 years, according to a new study. The research also estimates that a similar number of infections were prevented, while generating billions in economic benefits. The study, backed by the Gavi vaccine alliance and… Continue reading

Man found dead in Tapah ravine, BMW catches fire at Sepang circuit

TAPAH: A man believed to be in his 30s was found dead in a ravine at Kampung Batu 23, Jalan Pahang near Tapah. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the discovery after receiving an emergency call at 1.48 pm. Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, assistant director of the department’s operations division, stated that the victim was… Continue reading

Cameroon presidential election set for October 12 amid political shifts

YAOUNDÉ: Cameroon will hold its presidential election on October 12, as announced by a decree from President Paul Biya. The 92-year-old leader, who has ruled for nearly 43 years, has not confirmed if he will seek an eighth term. Biya, the head of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), faces growing uncertainty as key allies… Continue reading

Myanmar troops and civilians flee to Thailand amid renewed conflict

BANGKOK: More than 500 civilians and soldiers from Myanmar fled into Thailand on Saturday following an attack by ethnic armed groups on a military base. The Thai army confirmed the influx, stating that the displaced individuals were disarmed and given humanitarian assistance. The clash occurred in Kayin state when the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)… Continue reading

Macron declares July 12 as Dreyfus commemoration day in France

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has officially declared July 12 as an annual day of national commemoration for Alfred Dreyfus, the French army captain wrongfully convicted of treason in 1894 in a case marred by antisemitism. “From now on, there will be a commemoration ceremony every July 12 for Dreyfus, for the victory of justice… Continue reading

Moscow blames sanctions for Russia-UN food deal collapse

MOSCOW: Russia said Saturday that its agreement with the United Nations to facilitate exports of Russian food and fertilisers had collapsed due to Western sanctions over Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine. A day earlier, the UN said the three-year agreement, signed in 2022 in a bid to rein in global food prices, would end on July… Continue reading