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Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025 boosts FDI and economic stability

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025 has been passed by the Dewan Rakyat, marking a significant step in Malaysia’s efforts to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) and reinforce economic stability. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said emphasised that the bill aligns Malaysia with progressive international… Continue reading

PM australia kecam penafian israel kebuluran gaza tidak masuk akal

CANBERRA: Perdana Menteri Australia Anthony Albanese menyifatkan penafian Israel berkenaan krisis kebuluran di Gaza sebagai sesuatu yang “tidak masuk akal”. Beliau mengeluarkan kenyataan ini semasa mesyuarat Parti Buruh di Canberra, menolak dakwaan Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu dan pegawai kedutaan Israel di Australia. Albanese menegaskan bahawa Israel sendiri menghalang kemasukan wartawan ke Gaza, menjadikan penafian… Continue reading

Sabak Bernam leads Selangor rice production with RM220 million sales

KLANG: Sabak Bernam has been identified as Selangor’s top rice-producing district, contributing over 60 per cent of the state’s total rice sales, according to the 2024 Selangor Agricultural Census Interim Report. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin revealed that rice cultivation in Sabak Bernam spans 24,098 hectares, generating RM220.1 million in sales. “This… Continue reading

TLDM lancar misil Exocet, torpedo Black Shark dalam Eksesais Taming Sari

KOTA KINABALU: Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) melaksanakan penembakan misil Exocet dan torpedo Black Shark dalam Eksesais TAMING SARI 23/25 di Laut China Selatan bagi meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan pertahanan maritim negara. Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata eksesais itu melibatkan penembakan Misil Exocet MM40 oleh KD Lekiu dan KD Lekir, serta Misil Exocet SM39… Continue reading

Johor KPDN busts illegal LPG storage in Ulu Tiram raid

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Johor has dismantled an illegal operation involving the misappropriation of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) intended for the black market and industrial sector. The raid, conducted in Ulu Tiram, led to the arrest of five foreign workers and the seizure of 1,357… Continue reading

Volunteers clear 37 tonnes of waste from elderly hoarder’s home

A big gotong-royong operation successfully cleared about 37,000 kilograms of rubbish from a 76-year-old uncle’s house in Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru, after years of collecting too many things until cannot stay inside the house anymore. According to Oriental Daily, the major cleanup started at 9am last Sunday (July 27), with 50 volunteers working together with… Continue reading

KSN ucap tahniah Anwar atas rundingan gencatan senjata Thailand-Kemboja

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar mengucapkan tahniah kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim atas kejayaan mesyuarat khas rundingan gencatan senjata antara Thailand dan Kemboja di Putrajaya. Dalam hantaran Facebook, beliau menyatakan usaha Anwar sebagai Pengerusi ASEAN 2025 menunjukkan komitmen Malaysia dalam memainkan peranan proaktif di peringkat serantau. “Perdana… Continue reading

Respect Anwar’s diplomatic efforts in Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire – Teo

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts in brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand must be respected by all parties, including political opponents, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She stressed that the matter should not be trivialised, given its regional significance. Teo emphasised that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s role in facilitating the… Continue reading

Army probes equipment issues in commando’s death during Seaghost training

LENGGONG: The Malaysian Army is conducting an internal investigation into the death of a 22nd Commando Regiment member during Exercise Seaghost Series 1/2025. Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan stated that preliminary findings suggest ageing equipment may have contributed to the incident. Cpl Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, 30, was reported missing on July 3… Continue reading

Samun peniaga makanan, lelaki dipenjara tujuh tahun, dua sebatan

JERTIH: Mahkamah Sesyen Besut menjatuhkan hukuman penjara tujuh tahun dan dua sebatan terhadap seorang lelaki berusia 32 tahun kerana menyamun seorang peniaga makanan yang melakukan penghantaran ke rumah (COD) minggu lepas. Tuan Muhammad Shahrul Azlan Tuan Abdul Rahman mengaku bersalah di hadapan Hakim Ahmad Fadhli Mahmud hari ini. Beliau didakwa cuba merompak seorang wanita berusia… Continue reading

PGA tumpas cubaan seludup 100,000 batang rokok putih tidak bercukai

KOTA BHARU: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) berjaya menumpaskan cubaan menyeludup 100,000 batang rokok putih tidak bercukai dalam satu operasi di Jalan Tali Air, Kampung Paya Ular, Bunut Susu, Pasir Mas. Barang haram itu ditemui dalam sebuah kenderaan yang ditinggalkan suspek. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata, “Pemeriksaan mendapati rokok… Continue reading

Dua pegawai imigresen ditahan SPRM disyaki counter-setting di LTAPP

GEORGE TOWN: Dua pegawai Jabatan Imigresen ditahan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Pulau Pinang atas disyaki penglibatan dalam kegiatan salah laku counter-setting di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang (LTAPP). Menurut kenyataan SPRM, penahanan itu dibuat selepas maklumat risikan mengesan kegiatan penyalahgunaan kuasa dan rasuah membabitkan kemasukan warga asing tanpa prosedur sah. “Counter-setting ini melibatkan kemasukan… Continue reading

Indian national gets 35 years, caning for murdering girlfriend in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: An Indian national has been sentenced to 35 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for murdering his girlfriend in 2022. The High Court found Palwinder Singh, 28, guilty of strangling the 36-year-old woman after a sexual encounter in a Bukit Bintang hotel. Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid ruled that the… Continue reading

ASEAN must build integrated, resilient economy amid global challenges

JAKARTA: ASEAN must prioritise building a more integrated and resilient economy to navigate global economic challenges, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the ASEAN Secretariat, Anwar emphasised the region’s potential as a vibrant market of 660 million people. “The potential is undeniable, but to realise it fully, we must narrow the existing… Continue reading

Malaysia drives ASEAN digital growth and regional peace under Teo Nie Ching

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has reinforced its role as ASEAN Chair by advancing digital growth and fostering regional stability, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She highlighted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s pivotal role in mediating a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, showcasing Malaysia’s diplomatic leadership. “This achievement underscores Malaysia’s dedication to maintaining Southeast… Continue reading

ASEAN art exhibition extended until Dec 31 at National Art Gallery

KUALA LUMPUR: The ‘A Gift from ASEAN’ exhibition at the National Art Gallery, originally set to conclude this week, has been extended until December 31 due to strong visitor turnout. The gallery announced the extension today, citing its alignment with Malaysia’s cultural diplomacy efforts ahead of the ASEAN Summit in October. The exhibition, which opened… Continue reading

Kerajaan guna pendekatan bersepadu tangani jenayah seksual kanak-kanak

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan akan melaksanakan pendekatan bersepadu melibatkan pelbagai kementerian dan agensi bagi menangani peningkatan kes jenayah seksual terhadap kanak-kanak yang melonjak 53.2 peratus dalam tempoh empat tahun. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, langkah ini melibatkan kerjasama Kementerian Dalam Negeri, Polis Diraja Malaysia, Kementerian Belia dan Sukan, serta Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita,… Continue reading

Malaysia diiktiraf Jerman sebagai pemudah cara konflik thailand-kemboja

KUALA LUMPUR: Jerman mengiktiraf peranan Malaysia sebagai pemudah cara dalam menyelesaikan ketegangan sempadan antara Thailand dan Kemboja. Pengiktirafan ini disampaikan oleh Canselor Jerman Friedrich Merz menerusi perbualan telefon dengan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar berkata, pengiktirafan ini membuktikan keupayaan diplomasi Malaysia dan komitmennya dalam memastikan keamanan serta kestabilan di rantau ASEAN. “Sebagai Pengerusi… Continue reading

Pulau Pinang rancang projek solar terapung di empangan

GEORGE TOWN: Pulau Pinang sedang mengkaji lokasi sesuai untuk membangunkan projek solar terapung sebagai sebahagian usaha mencapai sasaran 10 peratus tenaga boleh diperbaharui menjelang 2030. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Infrastruktur, Pengangkutan dan Digital negeri, Zairil Khir Johari, berkata empangan seperti Teluk Bahang dan Mengkuang antara lokasi berpotensi kerana faktor keluasan dan kestabilan air. “Empangan paling sesuai untuk… Continue reading

Ewon urges students to embrace entrepreneurship for future success

KUALA LUMPUR: The Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), Datuk Ewon Benedick, has called on university students to take charge of their futures by embracing entrepreneurship instead of waiting for traditional job opportunities. Speaking at the launch of the Bank Rakyat UNIpreneur and RAKYATpreneur programmes at the Bank Rakyat Twin Towers, Ewon stressed the… Continue reading

Dua pegawai kanan polis ditahan SPRM disyaki terima rasuah RM110,000

KUANTAN: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Pahang telah menahan tiga pegawai kanan polis termasuk seorang yang sudah bersara atas tuduhan meminta dan menerima rasuah bernilai kira-kira RM110,000. Wang tersebut dipercayai sebagai balasan untuk melindungi kegiatan pengedaran dadah dan air ketum di sekitar negeri itu. Perintah reman selama tujuh hari sehingga 4 Ogos dikeluarkan oleh Majistret… Continue reading

Factory worker loses RM500k in online investment scam in Muar

MUAR: A 46-year-old factory worker lost nearly RM500,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam promising unrealistically high returns. The victim, who lodged a police report yesterday, was lured by an advertisement on social media in early May. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim clicked on a link and… Continue reading

Police probe motive in boy’s murder as suspect remains uncooperative

REMBAU: The motive behind the suspected murder of a six-year-old boy, whose body was found buried in Rompin, Jempol, remains undetermined, according to Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof. The main suspect, the boy’s 36-year-old biological father, has been arrested. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect was facing marital problems with his wife.… Continue reading

North Korea warns US must accept nuclear reality amid tensions

SEOUL: North Korea declared on Tuesday that the United States must recognise the irreversible shift in its nuclear capabilities, rejecting any future negotiations aimed at dismantling its weapons program. The statement, carried by state media KCNA, was delivered by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who emphasized that… Continue reading

Royal Malaysian Navy fires Exocet missiles, Black Shark torpedo in South China Sea drill

KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) successfully fired multiple Exocet missiles and a Black Shark torpedo during the TAMING SARI 23/25 exercise in the South China Sea, marking a significant milestone in the country’s maritime defence capabilities. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed the live-fire drills were conducted to enhance operational readiness.… Continue reading

Jendela fasa dua dilancar september ini – pendekatan hibrid diperkenalkan

KUALA LUMPUR: Projek Pelan Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela) fasa dua dijangka bermula September ini dengan pendekatan lebih fleksibel bagi mempercepat liputan Internet di seluruh negara. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata fasa kedua ini tidak lagi bergantung sepenuhnya kepada pembinaan menara komunikasi konvensional. Sebaliknya, pendekatan hibrid akan digunakan bagi memastikan liputan lebih pantas dan efisien.… Continue reading

Malaysia adopts integrated strategy to combat child sexual crimes

PUTRAJAYA: The government will implement an integrated strategy involving multiple ministries and agencies to combat the alarming 53.2% increase in sexual crimes against children over the past four years. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the initiative following a National Social Council (MSN) meeting, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah hits career-high world No 2 in BWF rankings

NATIONAL women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have achieved a career-high world No 2 ranking in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) standings. The duo climbed one spot with 89,416 points, now trailing only China’s Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning, who remain top with 111,634 points. This marks the highest ranking by… Continue reading

High Court dismisses Dzulkefly’s bid to recuse JC Arziah in Najib defamation suit

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court dismissed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad’s application to recuse Judicial Commissioner Arziah Mohamed Apandi from presiding over his defamation suit against former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The case revolves around a Facebook post alleging cronyism. JC Arziah ruled that Dzulkefly failed to prove any real… Continue reading

Oxford Innotech to boost capacity, deepen presence in modular building systems and semiconductors

KUALA LUMPUR: Oxford Innotech Bhd (OXB) plans to more than double its production capacity by 2027 and deepen its presence in modular building systems and semiconductors, betting on accelerating demand from 5G, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence (AI) industries following its debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today. Managing director Ng Thean Gin said… Continue reading

Government to adopt integrated approach to tackle child sexual crimes

PETALING JAYA: The government will implement a whole-of-government strategy to address the alarming rise in child sexual crimes, as Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) revealed that such cases surged by over 50% in just four years. Citing official statistics, Ahmad Zahid said reported child sexual offences rose from 2,541 cases in… Continue reading

Comprehensive approach needed to attract youth to agriculture in Selangor

KLANG: A comprehensive approach is necessary to attract and encourage young people to join the agricultural sector, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The move follows findings from the Selangor 2024 Agricultural Census Interim Report, which revealed that the majority of farmers in the state are aged 46 and above. Amirudin emphasised that… Continue reading

Johor approves 42 data centre projects in Q2 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has approved 42 data centre construction projects in the second quarter of 2025, solidifying its status as a leader in digital investment and high-tech economic growth. The announcement was made by Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, who highlighted the state’s role in advancing the Johor-Singapore… Continue reading

Court of Appeal dismisses ex-soldier’s challenge over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today rejected a former soldier’s bid to challenge his discharge from the Malaysian Armed Forces for refusing the COVID-19 vaccination. A three-judge panel, led by Justice Datuk Azimah Omar, ruled that the termination was lawful and free from procedural flaws. Justice Azimah stated, “The court is of the view that… Continue reading

Tuanku Muhriz berkenan terima zakat perniagaan lebih RM6 juta

SEREMBAN: Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir berkenan menerima zakat perniagaan berjumlah RM6,714,304.20 juta daripada empat syarikat korporat kepada Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (MAINS), di Istana Hinggap di sini hari ini. Turut hadir Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun dan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim. Penyerahan zakat berkenaan didahului… Continue reading

Germany praises Malaysia’s diplomatic role in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR: Germany has acknowledged Malaysia’s crucial role in mediating recent border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. The appreciation was conveyed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a phone call late yesterday. Anwar shared on Facebook, “This is a recognition of Malaysia’s regional diplomatic capability and commitment to… Continue reading

Government executive loses RM385k EPF savings to online scam in Kuching

KUCHING: A government agency assistant executive in his 50s was cheated out of RM385,000 from his Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings in an online scam. The victim received a call from a fraudster posing as a police officer from the Penang Police Contingent Headquarters. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the scammer… Continue reading

Russian strike on Ukraine prison kills 16, Kyiv reports

KYIV: A Russian strike on a prison in central Ukraine has killed at least 16 people and wounded 35 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which occurred overnight, destroyed the detention facility and damaged nearby homes. Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia military administration, confirmed the casualties, stating that Russia carried out eight strikes… Continue reading

Sarawak schools urged to limit outdoor activities amid haze

KUCHING: Schools across Sarawak have been instructed to minimise outdoor activities as haze and hot weather persist, raising health concerns for students. State Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised the need for precautionary measures, particularly for vulnerable children. Fatimah advised that extracurricular programmes should be moved indoors where possible. “The… Continue reading

El Greco painting sparks legal battle between Romania, oligarch and royal

BUCHAREST: A rare El Greco painting has become the centre of a high-stakes legal dispute involving the Romanian government, Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, and a self-proclaimed royal heir. The artwork, *Saint Sebastian*, valued between $7 million and $9 million, remains in limbo at Christie’s auction house in New York after its planned sale was halted… Continue reading

110 Sarawak students receive RM28m Petronas education sponsorships

KUCHING: A total of 110 Sarawakian students have been awarded Petronas education sponsorships worth RM28 million to pursue higher education at leading universities in Malaysia and abroad. The recipients, selected from nearly 9,000 applicants, demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership qualities, and active participation in co-curricular activities during their 2024 Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) examinations. The… Continue reading

Hong Kong LGBTQ rights compromise faces mixed reactions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community has cautiously backed a government proposal to grant limited rights to same-sex couples, marking a rare but incomplete step toward equality. The bill, introduced on July 2, would allow certain protections for couples whose unions are registered abroad, including hospital visitation and after-death arrangements. However, it excludes marriage, adoption,… Continue reading

JENDELA Phase 2 starts September with hybrid telecom approach

KUALA LUMPUR: The second phase of Malaysia’s National Digital Network (JENDELA) will start in September, adopting a hybrid approach to speed up nationwide connectivity, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced. Nearly 3,000 sites will be upgraded under Phase 2, moving away from traditional tower construction. “We are considering hybrid solutions, like 30-metre monopoles, instead of full-sized… Continue reading

Malaysia bans two books over morality concerns

PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry has banned two books under the Printing Presses and Publication Act 1984 (Act 301) for being potentially harmful to morality. In a statement today, the ministry announced that Prohibition Orders have been gazetted, effective July 1 and 3, for two titles: “Chase Me” by Tessa Bailey and “Ammar Zahrain: The… Continue reading

“We heard arguments”: Neighbour on dead boy case

PETALING JAYA: What appeared to be routine family disputes has evolved into a murder investigation following the discovery of a young boy’s remains in Pahang, weeks after he was reported missing from Johor. Speaking to The Star, 47-year-old resident, Kamarudin Abdullah, who lives in the same Seri Alam neighbourhood as the victim’s family, revealed that… Continue reading

Woman caught smuggling nine exotic animals at KLIA worth RM127k

SEPANG: A local woman was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 last night after authorities discovered nine exotic animals hidden in her luggage. The 39-year-old suspect, en route to India, was intercepted during a routine baggage inspection by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). The seized animals included four siamangs,… Continue reading

Genocide, starvation in Gaza stir global conscience

THE Association for Welfare, Community and Dialogue (Acid), part of the global family, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement to recognise Palestinian statehood. It is particularly significant because France is a major power in the European Union, and its recognition of a Palestinian statehood could inspire other reluctant EU nations to follow suit. In the… Continue reading

Malaysia stresses legal route in Ambalat Sea dispute

JAKARTA: Malaysia has never adopted an aggressive stance in addressing maritime border issues with Indonesia, including the long-standing Ambalat dispute in the Sulawesi Sea, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. At a dialogue with the Association of Malaysian Indonesian Journalists (ISWAMI) and chief editors of major Indonesian media outlets here today, Anwar stressed that… Continue reading

MCMC issues 279 directives for service quality failures

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued 279 Commission Directives to mobile service providers nationwide for non-compliance with the Mandatory Standards for Service Quality (MSQoS). This move aligns with Commission Determination No. 2 of 2023, which ensures that service providers meet minimum standards for wireless broadband access in both urban and rural… Continue reading

New electricity tariff mechanism boosts transparency in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA), the new adjustment mechanism for electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia, is aimed at ensuring tariff reviews are more transparent and in line with the global fuel market reality, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister,… Continue reading