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Nvidia hits $4 trillion value as AI boom reshapes global markets

CALIFORNIA: Nvidia has made history by becoming the first company to reach a staggering $4 trillion in market value, a milestone underscoring Wall Street’s confidence in artificial intelligence as a transformative economic force. The chipmaker’s shares briefly surged to $164.42 in early trading before settling slightly lower, just shy of the record threshold. Steve Sosnick… Continue reading

Brazil-US tensions rise as Trump backs Bolsonaro amid coup trial

BRASILIA: The diplomatic rift between Brazil and the United States deepened as former President Donald Trump escalated tensions by imposing a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian steel imports. The move follows Trump’s vocal defense of ex-Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who faces trial over alleged coup attempts after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula… Continue reading

Chinese FM Wang Yi arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN meetings

SEPANG: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Kuala Lumpur today to participate in key diplomatic meetings alongside the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM). His visit underscores China’s active engagement in regional discussions on trade, security, and sustainability. Wang, also a senior member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, was welcomed at… Continue reading

ASEAN ministers push economic integration amid rising protectionism

SINGAPORE: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) emphasised strengthening economic integration and expanding external partnerships amid rising global protectionism. Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan underscored energy security and cross-border electricity trade as key priorities. “We look forward to the signing of the enhanced memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the ASEAN Power Grid by… Continue reading

Bomb on donkey kills Colombian soldier in ELN attack

VALDIVIA: A Colombian soldier was killed and two others wounded after an explosive device attached to a donkey detonated in the northwest Antioquia department. The attack was blamed on the National Liberation Army (ELN), a guerrilla group engaged in suspended peace talks with the government. Antioquia governor Andres Julian Rendon confirmed the incident on social… Continue reading

KPKT resolves 6,505 housing and strata tribunal cases by June 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has successfully resolved 6,505 cases through the Housing and Strata Management Tribunal (TPPS) as of June this year. The tribunal, which handles disputes between homebuyers and developers, has seen a steady rise in registered cases, with 6,484 new cases filed in the first half of 2024.… Continue reading

58th AMM opens in KL with focus on ASEAN unity and global relevance

KUALA LUMPUR: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, marking the start of Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair for 2025. The event began with a courtesy call by ASEAN foreign ministers on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, highlighting Malaysia’s role in fostering regional unity. Anwar, in his opening address,… Continue reading

PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN delivered a masterclass performance to thrash Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semi-finals, securing a spot in the final against Chelsea. Fabian Ruiz netted twice, while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos added to the scoreline in a one-sided encounter at MetLife Stadium. The match marked a reunion with Kylian Mbappe, who… Continue reading

Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semi-final after tough Cobolli battle

NOVAK DJOKOVIC fought past a determined Flavio Cobolli to reach a record 14th Wimbledon men’s singles semi-final, setting up a high-stakes showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner. The Serbian star, chasing a 25th Grand Slam title, overcame a shaky start to win 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Centre Court. Queen Camilla, wife of… Continue reading

MotoGP champion Jorge Martin returns to bike after injury setbacks

REIGNING MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has resumed riding after a season marred by injuries and crashes. The Aprilia team confirmed that Martin completed 64 laps during a test session at Italy’s Misano circuit, marking his first time on a MotoGP bike in over three months. Martin, who joined Aprilia from Ducati satellite team Pramac… Continue reading

Sinner overcomes injury fears to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

JANNIK SINNER silenced injury doubts with a commanding performance to defeat Ben Shelton in straight sets, securing his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. The Italian, wearing a protective sleeve on his right arm, triumphed 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, 6-4 in a match lasting two hours and 19 minutes. Despite visible discomfort, particularly after returning a powerful… Continue reading

Ancelotti gets one-year jail sentence for tax fraud in Spain

A Spanish court has handed former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti a one-year prison sentence for tax fraud related to undeclared earnings during his first tenure at the club in 2014. The 66-year-old Italian, currently Brazil’s national team coach, will not serve jail time as the sentence falls below Spain’s two-year threshold for non-repeat offenders.… Continue reading

Hybe Cine Fest 2025 debuts at Golden Screen Cinemas

STARTING from today until July 13, K-pop fans in Malaysia are in for a treat as Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) presents Hybe Cine Fest in Asia, bringing the magic of K-pop to the big screens. More than that, K-pop enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting line-up of immersive on-ground events held in conjunction with… Continue reading

Everton signs France U21 striker Thierno Barry for £27m

EVERTON have secured the signing of France under-21 striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal in a deal worth £27 million. The 22-year-old has committed to a four-year contract with the Premier League club. Barry, who began his career at Sochaux before spells at Beveren and FC Basel, impressed last season with 11 goals for Villarreal. He… Continue reading

Pandangan progresif rakyat Malaysia terhadap hala tuju negara – Tinjauan Ipsos

KUALA LUMPUR: Jumlah rakyat Malaysia yang percaya keadaan negara semakin merosot menurun kepada 40 peratus tahun ini berbanding 52 peratus pada 2023. Penurunan sebanyak 12 peratus ini menunjukkan perubahan positif dalam persepsi masyarakat terhadap hala tuju negara. Menurut tinjauan terbaharu oleh Ipsos, angka ini lebih rendah berbanding purata global iaitu 57 peratus. Walaupun rakyat Malaysia… Continue reading

Only six foreigners allowed in matchday line-up under new MFL rule

THE Malaysian Football League (MFL) today announced an amendment to the foreign player ruling for the Malaysia League (M-League) 2025–2026 season, reducing the number of foreign players allowed on the pitch to six, from the previously announced seven. The decision was made following the 14th MFL Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting for the 2021–2025 term,… Continue reading

National Unity Ministry to launch Ethnic Minority Festival Calendar in January 2026

SIBU: The Ministry of National Unity will, for the first time, publish the Ethnic Minority Festival Calendar in January 2026 in a bid to strengthen understanding and unity among the country’s multi-racial population. Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang said the calendar would compile comprehensive information on the dates, backgrounds and descriptions of traditional festivals… Continue reading

Climate shocks could cost eurozone 5% of GDP, economists warn

FRANKFURT: Climate disasters such as droughts, wildfires, floods and storms could slash up to five percent off the eurozone’s GDP by 2030, economists warned Wednesday in an ECB blog post. Under a severe scenario, the 20-member eurozone would suffer an economic hit not only from a series of natural hazards at home but also those… Continue reading

Syria must release findings of inquiry into Alawite killings: Amnesty

BEIRUT: Syria must publish the full results of an investigation into the March killings of Alawite civilians and ensure those responsible are held accountable, Amnesty International said Wednesday ahead of the expected release of the government’s findings. The massacres in the religious minority’s coastal heartland killed more than 1,700 people, most of them Alawites, according… Continue reading

Two missing men found dead in Ayer Tawar, Perak

IPOH: Two men who had been reported missing in recent weeks were discovered dead in separate locations in Ayer Tawar, Sitiawan, near Manjung. The first victim was found in an oil palm plantation along Jalan Taman Sri Perak 2, while the second was located in an abandoned house at Lorong 1, Taman Biru. Manjung police… Continue reading

Police hunt reckless ‘basikal lajak’ teens after viral bridge stunt

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police are actively searching for a group of teenagers involved in reckless cycling on Terengganu’s iconic drawbridge. The incident, captured in a viral 40-second video, shows the youths riding modified bicycles at high speed while ignoring traffic safety. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify the… Continue reading

Inflation likely to be under control

PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia has reaffirmed that the impact of current and upcoming domestic policy reforms on inflation is expected to remain manageable – a view in line with analysts’ estimates. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd global markets research & strategy senior Asean economist Lavanya Venkateswaran said even if the planned rationalisation of RON95 fuel… Continue reading

Sarawak agriculture department to register farmers via e-Tani system

KUCHING: The Department of Agriculture Sarawak has been directed to intensify efforts in identifying and registering farmers across all divisions in the state under the e-Tani system. This initiative aims to streamline data collection for improved policy formulation and targeted assistance. Sarawak Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi… Continue reading

MCMC and SDEC boost Sarawak digital connectivity with SMART600 project

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) have formalised a partnership to accelerate digital connectivity in Sarawak through the SMART600 Project. The agreement, signed today, focuses on expanding 4G coverage in remote areas using the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) Radio Access Network (RAN) Sharing model. Under the agreement,… Continue reading

US tariff on Malaysian goods politically driven, says SME Corp chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly announced 25% tariff by the US on Malaysian goods is a harmful move rooted in political motivations, says SME Corporation Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Panglima Bernard Giluk Dompok. He criticised the decision as being driven by a president with his own vision of national greatness – one that risks straining economic… Continue reading

More ASEAN dialogue partners arrive for high-level meetings in Malaysia

SEPANG: Three more foreign ministers from ASEAN dialogue partners have landed in Malaysia to attend high-level meetings alongside the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM). Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived first at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 5.40 pm, followed by Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya at 5.55 pm and India’s Minister of State for… Continue reading

Penang police seek key witness in drug trafficking case

GEORGE TOWN: Penang police are appealing for public assistance to locate a crucial witness linked to an ongoing drug investigation. The Timur Laut district police chief, ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad, identified the individual as Mohd Amiruddin Mazlan, 35, whose last known address was in Desa Permai Indah, Sungai Dua, Gelugor. Authorities stress the urgency of… Continue reading

SPAN masih teliti permohonan pelarasan tarif air di 10 negeri

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) masih dalam proses meneliti permohonan pelarasan tarif air yang dikemukakan oleh operator perkhidmatan air di 10 negeri. Permohonan ini bertujuan untuk menyemak semula kadar tarif bekalan air. Setakat 30 Jun lalu, SPAN telah menerima permohonan daripada operator di Pulau Pinang, Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka,… Continue reading

Abdul Basir named new CEO of Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Abdul Basir V Kunhimohamed has officially taken on the role of chief executive officer at Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan (YWP), effective July 1. His appointment, confirmed for a two-year term, was announced by Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) and YWP chairman. Abdul Basir previously served… Continue reading

US tariffs pose ‘economic earthquake’ for SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) views the 25% tariff imposed by the US on Malaysian exports as a serious threat to the country’s trade competitiveness and industrial base, especially for export-oriented SMEs that form the backbone of the domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Samenta national president Datuk William Ng said the new US… Continue reading

Pesara rugi RM500,000 akibat pelaburan palsu di Miri

MIRI: Seorang pesara syarikat swasta di sini mengalami kerugian hampir RM500,000 selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan dalam talian yang tidak wujud. Menurut Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak Datuk Mancha Ata, lelaki berusia 60-an itu mula berurusan dengan suspek selepas melihat iklan di Facebook pada pertengahan Mei lalu. “Tertarik dengan tawaran pelaburan yang dijanjikan, mangsa menekan pautan iklan… Continue reading

Penang cargo manager loses RM693k to fake investment scam

GEORGE TOWN: A cargo company manager in Penang lost RM693,000 after being deceived by an investment syndicate that promised a 100% return on his capital within 48 hours. The 70-year-old victim filed a police report after realising he had been scammed. According to Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin, the victim initially… Continue reading

FMM calls for bold reforms to counter levy blow

PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to act swiftly and decisively as a coordinated response to the United States’ decision to impose a 25% blanket tariff on most Malaysian goods entering the US market, with certain exemptions, from Aug 1. FMM President Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai warned… Continue reading

Dua lelaki hilang ditemui meninggal dunia di Ayer Tawar

IPOH: Dua lelaki yang dilaporkan hilang sejak semalam dan 27 Jun lepas ditemukan meninggal dunia di dua lokasi berasingan di Ayer Tawar, Sitiawan dekat Manjung hari ini. Ketua Polis Daerah Manjung ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman berkata pihaknya menerima maklumat kira-kira 9.39 pagi tadi daripada orang awam mengenai penemuan mangsa pertama di dalam kebun kelapa sawit… Continue reading

WWII-era trolley rails found near Penang’s Fort Cornwallis

GEORGE TOWN: A pair of goods trolley rails, believed to date back to the World War II era, were unearthed near Fort Cornwallis during road upgrade works. The discovery adds a new layer to Penang’s rich historical landscape. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed the find, describing it as a major archaeological milestone. The… Continue reading

Germany train attack suspect moved to psychiatric ward

BERLIN: A Syrian man arrested after a violent attack on a German high-speed train last week has been admitted to a psychiatric ward, police said on Wednesday. The 20-year-old is accused of attacking passengers with an axe and a hammer on the train from Hamburg to Vienna on Thursday, leaving four people seriously injured. The… Continue reading

OPR cut to 2.75% a prudent move amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: The reduction of the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent has been described as a prudent and proactive step by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) in response to global economic uncertainties. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision was based on thorough… Continue reading

Top European rights court finds Russia committed abuses in Ukraine

STRASBOURG: A top European court on Wednesday ruled Russia committed a string of human rights violations in backing anti-Kyiv separatists in eastern Ukraine from 2014, the downing of the MH17 flight that year and invading Ukraine in 2022. The European Court of Human Rights, part of the Council of Europe rights body, is tasked with… Continue reading

Spain lifts lockdown for thousands as forest fire eases

BARCELONA: Spanish authorities lifted lockdown measures for thousands of villagers in the northeastern Catalonia region on Wednesday as firefighters began taming a forest fire raging for a third day. The blaze that started on Monday has burned more than 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) in Tarragona province, with the protected Els Ports natural park making up… Continue reading

Malaysia’s OPR cut to 2.75% unlikely to start rate-cutting cycle

KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Amanah Investment Bank does not expect Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent 25-basis-point cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to signal the beginning of a near-term rate-cutting cycle. The bank highlighted resilient domestic spending and a stable labour market as key reasons for this outlook. “We opine that a targeted support to assist… Continue reading

Retiree in Miri loses RM500k to online investment scam

MIRI: A private sector retiree in his 60s lost close to RM500,000 after falling victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme. The case was reported to the police after the victim realised he had been deceived. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, the retiree encountered an advertisement on Facebook in mid-May, promoting an… Continue reading

Fuel station worker hurt in huge Rome blast dies

ROME: A man injured during a huge explosion at a petrol station in a Rome suburb last week died on Wednesday, a local administration official told AFP. The 35-year-old, who worked at the gas station in the Prenestino neighbourhood of eastern Rome, suffered burns over 55 percent of his body, the official said. A total… Continue reading

Trump tariffs, conflicts pose risks to UK economy: BoE

LONDON: US tariffs unpredictability, trade tensions between Beijing and Washington as well as conflicts in Iran, Gaza and Ukraine pose risks to UK financial stability, the Bank of England warned Wednesday. “Risks and uncertainty associated with geopolitical tensions, global fragmentation of trade and financial markets, and pressures on sovereign debt markets are still elevated,“ the… Continue reading

Polis kesan remaja tunggang basikal lajak bahaya di Jambatan Angkat

KUALA TERENGGANU: Polis sedang giat mengesan sekumpulan remaja yang dipercayai bawah umur kerana menunggang basikal lajak secara berbahaya di Jambatan Angkat baru-baru ini. Ketua Polis Terengganu Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin berkata siasatan dijalankan susulan aduan mengenai video tular berdurasi 40 saat yang memaparkan sekumpulan remaja menunggang basikal lajak menuruni jambatan tanpa mempedulikan keselamatan pengguna jalan… Continue reading

JPJ ambil tindakan tegas terhadap anggota pandu bahaya di Perak

PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) telah mengenakan tindakan tegas serta-merta terhadap seorang anggotanya yang didakwa memandu kenderaan jabatan secara tidak wajar dan membahayakan pengguna jalan raya lain di Simpang Pulai, Perak. Ketua Pengarah JPJ Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli mengesahkan bahawa anggota terbabit telah dikenakan notis saman atas kesalahan memotong di garisan berkembar. Selain itu, anggota… Continue reading

Pengurus syarikat kargo rugi RM693,000 dalam penipuan pelaburan

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang pengurus syarikat kargo mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM693,000 selepas diperdaya oleh tawaran pelaburan dalam talian yang menjanjikan pulangan tinggi. Kejadian ini dilaporkan selepas mangsa, seorang lelaki berusia 70 tahun, terpengaruh dengan iklan di Facebook dan berkomunikasi dengan suspek melalui WhatsApp. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin, mangsa… Continue reading

Polis cari Mohd Amiruddin, saksi penting kes dadah di George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Polis sedang mengesan seorang lelaki yang dikenali sebagai saksi penting bagi membantu siasatan kes di bawah Seksyen 39B Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952. Mohd Amiruddin Mazlan, 35, yang terakhir didaftarkan beralamat di Desa Permai Indah, Sungai Dua, Gelugor, diperlukan untuk memberi keterangan berkaitan kes tersebut. Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad… Continue reading

Dua individu didakwa esok kes bunuh penuntut Cyberjaya

SEPANG: Dua individu yang disyaki terlibat dalam kes pembunuhan seorang penuntut universiti swasta di Cyberjaya pada 24 Jun lalu akan didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret Sepang esok. Ketua Polis Daerah Sepang ACP Norhizam Bahaman mengesahkan bahawa siasatan kes tersebut telah selesai. “Suspek lelaki didakwa di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan kerana membunuh, manakala suspek wanita didakwa… Continue reading

Melaka expands Parakom initiative to mosques, surau & factories

MELAKA: The Community Paramedic (Parakom) initiative will soon be expanded to mosques, surau, and factories in Melaka to improve emergency response. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem announced that volunteers will receive training in basic first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage. Ngwe highlighted the importance of… Continue reading

Poorer countries granted access to HIV prevention drug

GENEVA: Lower-income countries will gain access to a “game-changing” HIV prevention drug with a new deal signed between with US pharmaceutical giant Gilead and the Global Fund, the health financing group said Wednesday. The group set up to battle AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, described the deal to procure lenacapavir for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)… Continue reading