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Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, hit military office

KYIV: Russian attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava killed two people, wounded nearly a dozen and also struck a military recruitment centre, officials said Thursday. The Ukrainian army reported there were “dead and wounded” at the recruitment office. Moscow has stepped up its drone and missile bombardments on Ukraine as peace talks stall… Continue reading

Kuching’s century-old cemetery revamp to boost heritage and recreation

KLANG: The Kuching Hokkien Association and Fairy Park Group have signed an agreement to revitalise a century-old cemetery, shifting perceptions of such spaces from eerie to heritage-rich recreational hubs. The project aims to beautify the 15-acre site, making it more welcoming for visitors, especially during the annual Tomb-Sweeping Day (Ching Ming Festival). Association president Datuk… Continue reading

Indonesia to boost US imports to avoid tougher tariffs: minister

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s chief economic minister told AFP on Thursday that Jakarta would step up its energy, agriculture and merchandise imports from the United States to avoid tougher tariffs due to come into force next week. Trump announced sweeping, harsher-than-expected global levies in April, punishing allies like security partner Indonesia for running a trade surplus with… Continue reading

Top China official says US defence chief ‘inciting conflict’

BEIJING: A senior Chinese official accused the United States defence chief on Thursday of “inciting confrontation and conflict” after he urged American allies to bolster their militaries to counter Beijing. China and the United States last month said they had reached an understanding on a trade deal — a truce after bruising tit-for-tat tariffs on… Continue reading

Malaysia explores global guidelines for low-carbon industrial parks

VIENNA: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, serving as UN-Habitat assembly president, has urged innovative strategies for a green economy. During the World Cities Summit 2025, here, he met with UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller to discuss joint efforts in developing low-carbon industrial parks. The minister proposed an international framework where UN-Habitat promotes… Continue reading

Ferrari unveils the Amalfi

MARANELLO has officially introduced the Ferrari Amalfi, the latest addition to its prestigious line-up and the successor to the Ferrari Roma. This new front-mid-engine V8 2+ coupé reimagines modern sportiness with an emphasis on performance, versatility, and design sophistication, marking a new chapter in Ferrari’s legacy of grand tourers. The Amalfi is powered by the… Continue reading

Bukit Aman takes over Ipoh murder case linked to organised crime

IPOH: The Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) of Bukit Aman has taken over the probe into the murder of a 57-year-old man found with stab and gunshot wounds at a residence in Taman Tasek Damai on June 24. Perak Police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin confirmed the decision, citing links to an organised crime syndicate.… Continue reading

Porsche expands 911 line-up with new AWD Carrera 4S and Targa 4S models

PORSCHE has unveiled three new additions to its 911 family, introducing the latest Carrera 4S in both coupé and cabriolet forms, alongside the Targa 4S. Positioned just below the high-performance GTS variants, the new models double the all-wheel-drive options available in the current 911 range, bringing the total to six. These additions not only enhance… Continue reading

High winds fuel wildfires near Turkish resort of Izmir

ISTANBUL: Two wildfires that began overnight near the western Turkish resort of Izmir were raging out of control on Thursday, fuelled by high winds, officials said. “Strong winds are making firefighting efforts difficult in Izmir,“ Turkey’s forestry directorate said on X as aerial firefighting planes and helicopters resumed their sorties at sunrise. Locals in at… Continue reading

Mandatory eye screening for Year One students urged to detect vision issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Mandatory eye screening for children entering Year One should be implemented nationwide to detect vision problems early, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Speaking at the launch of the Mata Hati Wilayah 2025 programme at SK Seri Bintang Utara in Cheras, Dr Zaliha cited a… Continue reading

China warns against trade deals that ‘hurt’ others after Vietnam-US pact

BEIJING: China warned on Thursday against trade deals that “hurt third parties” after US President Donald Trump said he had struck an agreement with Vietnam. “China has always advocated that all parties resolve economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and consultation,“ foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. “At the same time, relevant negotiations and… Continue reading

Two firms delay price hikes after KPDN meeting with Armizan

PUTRAJAYA: Two companies, an ice supplier and a frozen food manufacturer, have agreed to delay planned price hikes after discussions with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). The firms were summoned to justify their proposed adjustments, with Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali confirming the postponement following the meeting. During the session,… Continue reading

MOE and SPP reforms solve teacher shortage in Malaysia

BANGI: Reforms in teacher recruitment by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Education Services Commission (SPP) have effectively resolved Malaysia’s teacher shortage. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek highlighted that the changes not only increased teacher numbers but also improved the quality and suitability of educators placed in schools. “For the first time in the government’s… Continue reading

MALF2025 breaks records at Sepang Circuit

THE inaugural Malaysia Auto and Lifestyle Festival 2025 (MALF 2025) has wrapped up its three-day run earlier this month. It attracted over 20,000 local and international automotive enthusiasts and featured a showcase of 1,800 vehicles from a wide range of brands. MALF 2025 also made headlines by setting a new Malaysia Book of Records entry… Continue reading

Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain, TVE reports

LIVERPOOL’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota died in car crash near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, Spanish state-owned TV station said on Thursday, citing local firefighters. Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a fiery car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain with his brother, Spanish state-owned TV station said on Thursday, citing local firefighters. Police… Continue reading

Italy needs to upgrade ageing stadiums for club revenue boost, Euro 2032

MILAN’s San Siro is one of the most famous stadiums in world soccer, but the storied home of AC Milan and Inter Milan is showing its age and lags behind what other major European clubs offer their fans. Italy is trying to raise its game when it comes to stadiums, pressed by foreign investors who… Continue reading

Palestine Action activists charged over UK base break-in

LONDON: Four Palestine Action activists were due in court Thursday over a break-in at a UK air force base that has provoked Britain’s government to move to ban the protest group. Two aircraft in southern England were sprayed with red paint last week, causing an estimated £7 million ($9.55 million) in damages and prompting the… Continue reading

Major garment producer Bangladesh eyes US trade deal

DHAKA: Bangladesh, the world’s second-biggest garment manufacturer, aims to strike a trade deal with the United States before Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs kick in next week, the country’s top commerce official told AFP. Dhaka is proposing to buy Boeing planes and boost imports of US wheat, cotton and oil in a bid to reduce the… Continue reading

Teaching college student overcomes cancer battle to achieve her dream

A teaching college student has become an inspiration to many after graduating despite facing severe health challenges, proving that determination and resilience can overcome even the toughest of trials. Nur Syahidatunnajwa Mohamad Naim, a student from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Tuanku Bainun Campus in Bukit Mertajam, Penang recently went viral on TikTok after… Continue reading

Australian man dies from bat bite

SYDNEY: An Australian man has died from an “extremely rare” rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said Thursday. The man in his 50s was bitten by a bat carrying Australian bat lyssavirus several months ago, the health service in New South Wales said. “We express our sincere condolences to the man’s family… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone debris kills elderly woman in Russia

MOSCOW: Debris from a Ukrainian drone killed an elderly woman and wounded two others in Russia’s Lipetsk region, its governor said Thursday. They fell on a building in Lipetsk, which lies about 400 kilometres (250 miles) southeast of Moscow, killing a woman in her seventies, Igor Artamonov wrote on Telegram. Two other people received non-life-threatening… Continue reading

Dua syarikat tangguh kenaikan harga produk selepas dipanggil KPDN

PUTRAJAYA: Dua syarikat, iaitu pembekal ais dan pengeluar makanan sejuk beku, bersetuju menangguhkan kenaikan harga produk masing-masing selepas dipanggil Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) untuk memberikan penjelasan. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, berkata kedua-dua syarikat telah dinasihatkan supaya merujuk kepada Bahagian Penguat Kuasa KPDN… Continue reading

Kebakaran musnahkan tingkat satu SMK Dang Anum di Merlimau

JASIN: Sebahagian bangunan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dang Anum di Merlimau musnah dalam kebakaran awal pagi tadi. Kejadian itu memusnahkan tiga kelas dan satu bilik guru di tingkat satu bangunan yang sedang dalam proses pengubahsuaian sistem pendawaian. Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Melaka, Mohd Zaidi Ma’at, berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan sekitar 5.36… Continue reading

Speed Selangor policy to launch in October for faster business approvals

CYBERJAYA: The Speed Selangor policy will be introduced in October to simplify and accelerate business and investment approvals across the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced the initiative, which targets reducing approval times under local authorities (PBT) for developers and investors. The policy will be officially launched at the Selangor International Business Summit… Continue reading

Japan PM sweats for majority in upper house election

TOKYO: Campaigning for Japan’s upper house election started Thursday, with unpopular Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba fighting to maintain the ruling coalition’s majority. Ishiba, 68, has been head of a minority government since October when he led the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to its worst general election result in years. The ruling coalition of the… Continue reading

Ballard hopes HPDM strategy will drive Malaysian Athletics forward

KUALA LUMPUR: Outgoing Malaysia Athletics (MA) technical director Robert Ballard hopes the development strategy implemented during his tenure will continue to serve as a foundation for the growth of athletics in the country. Ballard expressed appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to the sport’s long-term planning and vision. “I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity… Continue reading

Akauntan didakwa tinggal anak autisme tanpa pengawasan di Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Seorang akauntan mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan meninggalkan dua anak kandungnya yang mempunyai masalah penglihatan dan autisme ringan tanpa pengawasan di sebuah rumah. Thaha Abdul Latef, 39, didakwa di bawah Seksyen 33(1)(a) Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 kerana gagal menyediakan pemeliharaan yang berpatutan bagi kedua-dua anaknya. Pertuduhan pertama melibatkan anak… Continue reading

Sinkhole tragedy report to reach cabinet by year-end, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The full report on the sinkhole tragedy at Jalan Masjid India in August last year is expected to reach the Cabinet by the end of this year. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa stated that she recently received the detailed findings and her team is currently… Continue reading

TNB MJHL 2025 catat peningkatan penyertaan pasukan hoki remaja

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 63 pasukan mengesahkan penyertaan dalam Kejohanan TNB Liga Hoki Remaja Malaysia (TNB MJHL) 2025, mencatat peningkatan berbanding 49 pasukan pada edisi sebelumnya. Kejohanan ini dijadualkan berlangsung dari 7 Julai hingga 23 Ogos dengan 213 perlawanan akan dilangsungkan. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pertandingan Konfederasi Hoki Malaysia (KHM), Datuk Seri Dr Anil Sandhu, menyatakan peningkatan ini… Continue reading

Probe into Putra Heights blast transparent and independent – Selangor MB

CYBERJAYA: The investigation into the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1 was conducted independently and transparently, with no interference from the Selangor state government, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He clarified that the state government was not directly involved in the probe but was merely one of 212… Continue reading

Boat skipper pleads guilty to drug abuse after Perhentian capsizing

JERTIH: The skipper of a boat that capsized near Pulau Perhentian last Saturday, resulting in three fatalities, has pleaded guilty to drug abuse in the Besut Magistrate’s Court. Azrie Yazid, 22, admitted to self-administering Nimetazepam, a controlled substance under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The offence took place at the Narcotics Office in Besut District… Continue reading

Laporan tanah jerlus Jalan Masjid India dibawa ke Kabinet akhir tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Laporan lengkap mengenai kejadian tanah jerlus di Jalan Masjid India dijangka dibawa ke mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri selewat-lewatnya hujung tahun ini. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, berkata beliau baru menerima laporan berkenaan dan sedang menelitinya sebelum dibentangkan. “Jangkaan saya sebelum akhir tahun ini laporan itu akan dibawa… Continue reading

Accountant pleads not guilty to child neglect charges in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: A 39-year-old accountant has pleaded not guilty to charges of neglecting his two children, one of whom has mild autism and the other is visually impaired. Thaha Abdul Latef appeared before Sessions Court Judge Norazlin Othman to face the allegations. The charges state that on March 15, Thaha left his 10-year-old son, who… Continue reading

Anwar tamat lawatan Itali dengan pertemuan penting bersama PM Giorgia Meloni

ROME: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengakhiri lawatan kerja tiga hari di Itali dengan pertemuan dua hala bersama Perdana Menteri Giorgia Meloni di Palazzo Chigi. Pertemuan ini menandakan usaha berterusan Malaysia untuk memperkukuh hubungan dengan Itali dalam pelbagai bidang strategik. Kedua-dua pemimpin membincangkan kerjasama ekonomi, termasuk perdagangan dan pelaburan, serta isu pertahanan, tenaga boleh… Continue reading

Jurulatih basikal didakwa lakukan amang seksual terhadap pelatih bawah umur

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang jurulatih berbasikal mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen Ampang hari ini atas pertuduhan melakukan amang seksual fizikal terhadap pelatih bawah umur tahun lepas. Nor Effandy Rosli, 58, bekas pelumba basikal lebuh raya negara, didakwa sebagai individu berkuasa yang menyalahgunakan kepercayaan dengan melakukan amang seksual terhadap remaja berusia 15 tahun sembilan bulan. Kejadian… Continue reading

TikTok Shop lancar dasar pemulangan percuma 30 hari untuk produk jenama tulen

KUALA LUMPUR: TikTok Shop kini melanjutkan tempoh pemulangan percuma daripada 15 hari kepada 30 hari bagi produk berjenama tulen yang dibeli melalui TikTok Shop Mall. Langkah ini bertujuan meningkatkan keyakinan pelanggan dan pengalaman membeli-belah dalam talian. Pengarah Kerjasama Strategik TikTok Shop Malaysia, Nur Azre Abdul Aziz, berkata dasar baru ini memberikan jaminan lebih tinggi kepada… Continue reading

JKDM gagalkan cubaan seludup e-waste, skrap logam bernilai RM4.4 juta

BENTONG: Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) Pahang berjaya menggagalkan dua cubaan penyeludupan sisa buangan elektrik dan elektronik (e-waste) serta skrap logam dari luar negara. Operasi itu melibatkan tujuh kontena dengan nilai rampasan dianggarkan RM4.4 juta di Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor. Pengarah JKDM Pahang, Mohd Asri Seman, berkata operasi itu dilaksanakan oleh Bahagian Penguatkuasaan JKDM Bentong bersama… Continue reading

USJT Bukit Aman siasat kes bunuh lelaki di Ipoh kait sindiket

IPOH: Unit Siasatan Jenayah Terkelas (USJT) Bukit Aman telah mengambil alih siasatan kes pembunuhan seorang lelaki berusia 57 tahun yang ditemui dengan kesan tikaman dan tembakan di sebuah rumah di Taman Tasek Damai pada 24 Jun lalu. Ketua Polis Perak Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin menyatakan bahawa siasatan awal mendapati kes ini mempunyai kaitan dengan sindiket… Continue reading

Dasar Speed Selangor percepat kelulusan perniagaan dan pelaburan

CYBERJAYA: Dasar Speed Selangor akan dilancarkan pada Oktober 2025 sebagai inisiatif mempercepatkan proses kelulusan perniagaan dan pelaburan di negeri ini. Menteri Besar Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata dasar ini akan merangkumi enam hingga tujuh jenis kelulusan melibatkan pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) bagi memudahkan urusan semua pihak. Pelancaran rasmi dijadualkan sempena Selangor International Business Summit… Continue reading

King grants audience with Johor MB, senior officials

JOHOR BAHRU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience with Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and the state’s senior officials. According to the post on Sultan Ibrahim’s Facebook page, the audience took place at Istana Pasir Pelangi here. Also present were state financial officer Mohammed Ridha Abd Kadir, deputy… Continue reading

King grants audience with Johor MB, senior officials

Customs seizes RM4.4 million in smuggled e-waste and metal scrap

BENTONG: The Pahang Customs Department successfully intercepted two smuggling attempts involving electronic waste and aluminium scrap, confiscating seven containers with an estimated value of RM4.4 million at North Port, Port Klang. Director Mohd Asri Seman stated that the operations, conducted simultaneously on May 21, were a joint effort between the Bentong Customs Enforcement Division and… Continue reading

Customs seizes RM4.4 million in smuggled e-waste and metal scrap

Home-grown players delight Wimbledon fans on hunt for ‘new Andy Murray’

HOST nation Britain is hungry for its next big tennis star to emerge at Wimbledon after two-time champion Andy Murray’s retirement last year, with Jack Draper leading a new generation of home men’s players. British fans endured 77 years without a male player lifting the title, after Fred Perry’s third win in 1936. First came… Continue reading

MOH responds to claims of HSGB clinic having only four medical staff dealing with 300 patients

PETALING JAYA: A government hospital’s orthopaedic clinic recently put up a notice informing visitors that it was allegedly operating beyond its normal capacity, with only four medical staff on duty handling 300 patients. The notice, which was posted on X, quickly gained traction — sparking backlash and concern over the working conditions, as it claimed… Continue reading

Home-grown players delight Wimbledon fans on hunt for ‘new Andy Murray’

MOH responds to claims of HSGB clinic having only four medical staff dealing with 300 patients

Sabah targets 100% boost in OGSE contracts for local firms in 2024

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government, in partnership with Petronas and industry players, plans to double the value of oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) contracts awarded to Sabah-based firms in 2024. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced the initiative during the 12th Sabah Oil, Gas, and Energy Conference and Exhibition. Hajiji emphasised the… Continue reading

Sabah targets 100% boost in OGSE contracts for local firms in 2024

Company owner fined RM10,000 for cheating school PTA in Butterworth

BUTTERWORTH: An electrical wiring services company owner was fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court after admitting to cheating a school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) into paying RM20,000 for six Smart TV units, of which only four were delivered. Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah ruled that Mohd Khairudin Ali Amran, 40, must serve five months in jail if he… Continue reading