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Gov’t fully funds TVET grads for MSU entrepreneurship studies

SHAH ALAM: Graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will be offered the opportunity to pursue studies in entrepreneurship at Management and Science University (MSU), fully funded by the government, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the implementation of this latest initiative would be coordinated by… Continue reading

Road closures for IJM Allianz Duo Highway Run on Aug 3

KUALA LUMPUR: Several routes along the New Pantai Expressway (NEP) and Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA) will be temporarily closed from early Sunday morning for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2025 run. Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said an estimated 13,000 runners will compete in the seventh edition of the… Continue reading

Remand extended for suspect in pregnant woman’s murder case

PASIR MAS: A 24-year-old man has had his remand extended for another seven days in connection with the murder of a seven-month-pregnant woman in Kampung Teresek, Repek, here. Magistrate Syed Farid Syed Ali issued the remand extension at the Pasir Mas Magistrate’s Court today to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal… Continue reading

Selangor FC aims for top Super League finish and cup glory in 2025

SELANGOR FC are confident of achieving their main targets for the new season, backed by ongoing efforts to strengthen the performance of the Red Giants from time to time. Selangor FC Chief Executive Officer Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon stressed that everyone within the club remains committed to consistently delivering their best performances, with the aim… Continue reading

AI-powered SiPKPM helps 4,758 dropout students return to school

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,758 dropout students have successfully returned to school since Feb 10, as a result of the effectiveness of the Student Tracking System (SiPKPM), Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said. He said the number represents an increase compared to 2,708 dropout students who returned to school in 2024, proving that… Continue reading

Former UTP manager fined RM35k for forged documents in student recruitment

IPOH: A former manager at a private university was fined RM35,000 by the Sessions Court here today after he pleaded guilty to using forged documents to promote a programme for admission to the institution six years ago. Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi also ordered Mohd Khalid Ka’ab, 42, to serve four months’ jail if he… Continue reading

Crisis mounts in Sarawak as water runs dry, fires rage

MIRI: Sarawak is currently facing a worsening crisis as prolonged drought conditions and widespread wildfires converge, posing a significant threat to lives and livelihoods across the northern border region adjoining Kalimantan. In Ba’kelalan, nestled along the Sarawak-Kalimantan mountain range, communities are grappling with a severe shortage of drinking water, according to its state assemblyman Baru… Continue reading

Modified BMW gets stranded on speed bump, unusual “CPR” attempt fails to revive it

A modified black BMW with an extremely low ground clearance became lodged on a modest speed bump in Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, drawing attention both on the road and online. In a 28-second video circulating on social media, four individuals can be seen attempting to free the car by jumping on its rear end, while… Continue reading

Modified BMW gets stranded on speed bump, unusual “CPR” attempt fails to revive it

How to say ‘no’ to your child

IT is just two simple alphabets, but it has the potential to cause a meltdown of gigantic proportions in a child. Yes, learning to say “no” to a child is an essential component in parenting skillset. More pertinently, getting a young child to accept hearing that word without throwing a monumental tantrum would be a… Continue reading

Malaysia bantu redakan konflik Thailand-Kemboja, peranan utama ASEAN

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu meredakan ketegangan antara Thailand dan Kemboja apabila menjadi tuan rumah kepada satu pertemuan diplomatik yang bersejarah, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim telah menjadi hos kepada pertemuan itu yang melibatkan Pemangku Perdana Menteri Thailand Phumtham Wechayachai dan Perdana Menteri Kemboja… Continue reading

Telemedicine and e-health services launching in Sabah and Sarawak

PUTRAJAYA: Telemedicine and e-health services are set to be introduced in selected rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak by the end of this year, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil He said the Ministry of Communications is working closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to develop a system for delivering medication via drone… Continue reading

Hakim Danish delivers strong performance in Aragon

Round 4 of the FIM JuniorGP World Championship at Motorland Aragon got off to a promising start for Malaysia’s young talent, Hakim Danish. At lights out if the first race, Danish launched off the line from P7 and made a bold move through Turn 2 to climb into fourth position. The race continued with fierce… Continue reading

Wai Ching targets sub-16-minute climb at Merdeka 118 Sky Race

KUALA LUMPUR: National tower run ace Soh Wai Ching is bent on conquering the world’s second-tallest tower, the Merdeka 118, in under 16 minutes at the inaugural The Sky Race on Aug 30. He is confident that competing on home ground and having had the opportunity to train climbing up Malaysia’s tallest skyscraper several times… Continue reading

Wai Ching targets sub-16-minute climb at Merdeka 118 Sky Race

Diplomasi PM Anwar tunjuk nilai Islam dalam keamanan ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia selaku Pengerusi ASEAN ketika ini memainkan peranan utama dalam menggalakkan penyelesaian secara aman dan rundingan diplomatik dalam kalangan negara anggota, menurut Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM). Ketua Pengarah IKIM Prof Madya Datuk Dr Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil memuji kejayaan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menjadi perantara dalam perjanjian gencatan senjata antara… Continue reading

Federal govt includes Sabah, Sarawak in Sulawesi Sea border talks

KUALA LUMPUR: The involvement of Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in the 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation demonstrates the Federal government’s commitment to involving state governments, particularly on border issues such as those related to the Sulawesi Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said… Continue reading

Malaysia’s Jeneath Wong fired up for Royal Porthcawl at AIG Women’s Open

Malaysia’s leading amateur Jeneath Wong will be aiming to make it to the weekend at this week’s AIG Women’s Open, the fifth and final women’s Major of the year which starts on Thursday at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales. Wong will be making her third Major start of 2025, courtesy of exemptions from her… Continue reading

Japan tsunami alert forces evacuation of 356,000 amid earthquake

TOKYO: More than 356,000 people across Japan have been ordered to evacuate following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, raising concerns of a destructive tsunami. The Japanese broadcaster NHK reported the mass evacuations, citing the threat of waves reaching up to three meters (9.8 feet) in some regions. The earthquake, the strongest recorded… Continue reading

RM1 million for KYF twinning programme with UniKL and UPTM

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council will allocate RM1 million to Kolej Yayasan Felda (KYF) to initiate a smart partnership involving a twinning programme with two institutions under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the collaboration would… Continue reading

One man’s 30 years of toil to save orphaned chimps

TACUGAMA, SIERRA LEONE: Bala Amarasekaran has never felt like running his world-renowned sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in Sierra Leone was truly work, having come to his calling only after several unexpected twists of fate. Standing in his Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary not far from the capital Freetown, he tenderly patted a young ape’s nose and stroked… Continue reading

KTMB adds extra ETS trips for holiday season, ticket sales start July 31

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will provide two additional Electric Train Service (ETS) trips on the KL Sentral–Padang Besar route and vice versa, in conjunction with the second-term school holidays and upcoming public holidays, including National Day, Maulidur Rasul and Malaysia Day. In a statement today, KTMB said the extra services will operate… Continue reading

NPE, Besraya temporary closure for IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya) will be temporarily closed from 1 am to 11 am on Sunday, Aug 3, for the IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025. On the NPE, the closure will affect the section from Kilometer (KM) 1.8 at the Kewajipan Roundabout (Subang Jaya) to KM… Continue reading

NPE, Besraya temporary closure for IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025

KAB announces shareholding change, reaffirms strategic focus

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB), a leading Malaysian provider of sustainable energy and engineering solutions, has announced the cessation of Kington Tong Kum Loong as a substantial shareholder following his disposal of 25,037,543 ordinary shares via a direct business transaction. According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the change was officially notified on July… Continue reading

Trump says India deal not finalised, higher tariffs possible

NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with India has yet to be finalised and warned of possible higher tariffs ahead of an August 1 deadline to seal an agreement. His comments followed a Reuters report that India was preparing to accept higher tariffs of 20%-25% on its exports to the U.S.… Continue reading

Trump says India deal not finalised, higher tariffs possible

Malaysia Madani Rakyat Disantuni theme song for HKHM 2025

PUTRAJAYA: All ministries, agencies and government offices are required to play the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2025 theme song ‘Malaysia MADANI Rakyat Disantuni’. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is part of efforts to ignite the spirit of the National Month. Fahmi, the spokesperson for the MADANI Government, said the song,… Continue reading

Pesara polis diarah bela diri atas tuduhan edar kanabis

SEREMBAN: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini memerintahkan seorang pesara polis berpangkat Sarjan Mejar membela diri atas pertuduhan mengedar dadah jenis kanabis seberat 573.6 gram, tiga tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Rohani Ismail membuat keputusan itu selepas pihak pendakwaan berjaya membuktikan kes prima facie terhadap Aminuddin Amir, 66. Tertuduh memilih untuk memberikan keterangan bersumpah di kandang saksi dan… Continue reading

Malaysia’s structural reforms key to economic resilience says BNM governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ongoing structural reforms to ensure long-term resilience are critical to defend the economy against global shocks, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said during an exclusive interview with Bernama. He said Malaysia’s foresight enabled the country to weather these shocks, such as the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic five years… Continue reading

Malaysia’s structural reforms key to economic resilience says BNM governor

Rawang illegal landfill fire requires 20-hour daily firefighting effort

KUALA LUMPUR: A massive fire spanning 1.64 hectares at an illegal landfill in Rawang has triggered a 20-hour daily firefighting operation by the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) since it was first detected on Sunday. According Selangor JBPM assistant dfirector Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar, around 50 per cent of the affected area has been successfully… Continue reading

Rawang illegal landfill fire requires 20-hour daily firefighting effort

KKM fokus pendidikan penguatkuasaan perintah pemaparan harga ubat

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) kekal komited dalam melaksanakan pendekatan pendidikan berhubung Perintah Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan (Penandaan Harga Ubat) 2025, walaupun terdapat permohonan untuk semakan kehakiman terhadap peraturan tersebut. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menegaskan bahawa fokus utama kini adalah memberi penerangan dan pencerahan kepada pihak terlibat. “Kita akan teruskan penguatkuasaan pendidikan supaya… Continue reading

Suspek bunuh wanita hamil direman seminggu lagi di Pasir Mas

PASIR MAS: Reman terhadap seorang lelaki berusia 24 tahun yang disyaki terlibat dalam kes pembunuhan wanita hamil tujuh bulan di Kampung Teresek, Repek pada 2021, dilanjutkan tujuh hari lagi. Perintah sambung reman dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Syed Farid Syed Ali di Mahkamah Majistret Pasir Mas hari ini bagi membantu siasatan di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan.… Continue reading

Selangor police chief aims to boost public trust in force

SHAH ALAM: Newly appointed Selangor police chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, is determined to focus efforts on improving public perception of the police force’s services in the state. Commencing his duties officially today, he said this effort is believed to facilitate his team’s tasks in managing issues relating to crime and public order more effectively. To… Continue reading

Selangor police chief aims to boost public trust in force

Telekesihatan, e-perubatan bakal dilaksana di Sabah, Sarawak

PUTRAJAYA: Perkhidmatan teleperubatan dan e-kesihatan dijangka mula beroperasi di beberapa lokasi terpilih di Sabah dan Sarawak, khususnya di kawasan luar bandar menjelang hujung tahun ini, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata Kementerian Komunikasi bersama Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) sedang merangka pelaksanaan penghantaran ubat-ubatan menggunakan teknologi dron dari klinik kesihatan luar bandar ke Pusat Sebaran… Continue reading

Govt tightens campus safety rules after Cyberjaya murder

PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has moved to tighten safety regulations across all public and private universities nationwide following the murder of a female student at a private university dormitory in Cyberjaya. In a written parliamentary reply yesterday, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the ministry is committed to ensuring… Continue reading

Govt tightens campus safety rules after Cyberjaya murder

Residensi Hektar Gombak restoration begins, set for 2027 completion

KUALA LUMPUR: Restoration works for the Residensi Hektar Gombak project commenced today and are expected to be completed by 2027, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the project, which had been left idle since 2018 due to various issues, involved 2,400 residential units and was among the largest abandoned housing… Continue reading

Residensi Hektar Gombak restoration begins, set for 2027 completion

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

TOKYO: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunamis of up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan. The magnitude 8.8 quake struck at 8:24 am (2304 GMT Tuesday) off Petropavlovsk on Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula and was… Continue reading

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

Foldable vivo flagship lands

vivo Malaysia has launched its vivo X Fold5, marking the debut of its first foldable smartphone in Malaysia. Combining flagship performance, premium craftsmanship and AI-powered productivity, the device redefines what a foldable smartphone can offer. Lighter than many traditional flagships at just 217g, the vivo X Fold5 features Zeiss Master Colour Display, the brightest display… Continue reading

Govt mulls etomidate reclassification after vape misuse

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will conduct a detailed review before deciding whether to reclassify etomidate as a dangerous drug, following reports of its misuse in illicit vape products. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said while etomidate is currently listed under Category B of the Poisons Act as an intravenous sedative and anaesthetic used… Continue reading

Govt mulls etomidate reclassification after vape misuse

Malaysia explores nuclear energy potential in pre-feasibility study

KUALA LUMPUR: A pre-feasibility study on the use of nuclear energy as a primary energy source for the country has been completed, with preliminary findings indicating significant potential for this energy source in ensuring a stable, clean and reliable supply. The study, among other things, recommended the establishment of six technical task forces, with three… Continue reading

Malaysia explores nuclear energy potential in pre-feasibility study

Mercedes-Benz profit drops 56 pct amid weak sales and tariffs

STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has announced a steep 56 percent decline in half-year profits, attributing the drop to weak sales, rising tariffs, and restructuring costs. The German automaker’s net income fell to €2.7 billion from €6.1 billion in the same period last year. The company highlighted multiple challenges, including lower vehicle sales and increased expenses tied to… Continue reading