KOTA BHARU: A healthcare assistant has pleaded not guilty to a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to his ex-wife’s husband in a machete attack earlier this month. Nik Mohd Helmy Raja Sulong, 38, a ward attendant at a local hospital, allegedly committed the offence on July 16 at 3 am along a roadside in…
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IPOH: The construction of 12 Madani Recreational Parks (TRM) in Ipoh, backed by an allocation of RM5.4 million, is on track for completion by the end of July. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming confirmed the progress, highlighting the government’s dedication to improving public recreational facilities. Each park received RM450,000 in funding, with…
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GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Penang has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maritime security through coordinated operations in the waters of Teluk Bahang National Park. The joint effort involved the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Penang Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan). State MMEA director Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd…
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PETALING JAYA: Analysts remain divided over the significance of the recent ‘Turun Anwar’ rally, held in the capital on Saturday to call for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s resignation, particularly in light of the reported turnout. Independent political analyst Dr Lim Teck Ghee questioned the organisers’ claim that 500,000 people attended, describing the figure…
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KOTA KINABALU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is taking steps to strengthen the royalty management framework for musicians and artistes in Malaysia. The initiative aims to safeguard their earnings from artistic works through improved governance and transparency. Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, the minister overseeing KPDN, highlighted the introduction of Guidelines for…
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PETALING JAYA: Persekutuan Bola Sepak Seluruh India (AIFF) yang sedang mencari ketua jurulatih baharu untuk pasukan kebangsaan India ‘dipermainkan’ seorang ramaja berumur 19 tahun yang mendakwa dirinya sebagai Xavi Hernandes, legenda Barcelona dan bekas jurulatih kelab gergasi Sepanyol itu. Menurut The Telegraph Online, remaja tersebut mengaku bahawa dia menghantar dua e-mail kepada AIFF dengan menyamar…
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HARIDWAR: At least six people were killed and more than 10 injured in a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, India, on Sunday. The incident occurred on the temple stairway, where a sudden crowd surge led to the deadly crush. Senior police official Parmendra Dobhal confirmed the casualties, stating, “Six dead and more…
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DHARAMSALA: A Tibetan singer and activist has been detained by Chinese authorities, according to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The India-based exile government reported that Tzukte, known as Asang, was arrested in early July after performing a song honouring the Dalai Lama. The CTA, which operates as a government-in-exile without international recognition, condemned the arrest…
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ATHENS: Greece continues to fight devastating wildfires for a second day, with international assistance from the European Union now aiding local firefighting efforts. Czech firefighters are already on the ground, while Italian aircraft are expected to arrive later on Sunday. The fires remain active in multiple regions, including the Peloponnese area west of Athens, as…
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PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the public to evaluate the government’s policies based on facts rather than political sentiment. He addressed concerns over misinformation, particularly regarding fuel and commodity prices, stating that false claims are being spread despite actual improvements. “This is a free and democratic country, but we must…
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KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has officially announced an electoral pact between GRS and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election. The Chief Minister stated that the decision followed discussions among GRS component parties, with a consensus reached to collaborate with PH. Hajiji, who also leads…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Police have taken statements from three individuals, including a security guard and housekeeper, as part of investigations into a break-in at the home of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s granddaughter. The incident occurred last Wednesday in Bukit Ledang, with thieves making off with jewellery worth RM1.8 million. Acting Kuala Lumpur police…
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BANGI: Twenty-eight companies identified by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) as having the highest number of unpaid summonses have settled 34,371 fines totalling RM6.2 million. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli confirmed the payments, noting that 11 commercial goods firms and 17 bus operators responded after Transport Minister Anthony Loke granted a two-week grace period…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry (KKR) has confirmed that it will take disciplinary action against one of its civil servants recently charged under the Penal Code. The case, involving an administrative assistant accused of outraging a female student’s modesty, was brought before a Magistrate’s Court here on July 25. In a statement issued today, KKR…
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KULIM: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail praised security personnel for their professionalism during yesterday’s opposition-led rally in Kuala Lumpur, which saw around 18,000 participants. He confirmed no complaints were lodged, reinforcing the government’s commitment to peaceful assembly under the Federal Constitution. Speaking after the RELA anniversary event at Dataran Kulim, Saifuddin Nasution said…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Gatherings celebrating democracy should reflect responsibility towards cleanliness, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. In a post on X, he expressed disappointment over littering during recent rallies. “Under the MADANI government, we support peaceful assemblies, but we urge participants to maintain cleanliness,“ Nga stated. He highlighted that the Solid Waste…
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MIRI: A forest fire covering over four hectares of land, which is the size of more than 10 football fields combined, is raging in Marudi district in northern Sarawak. The district is about 60km from Miri, the state’s second largest city. The blaze started in an agricultural fruit plantation in a locality called Logan Ungalate…
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MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially flagged off the 2025 Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) convoy at Dataran Tanjung Emas, marking the beginning of National Month celebrations. The event showcased nationwide unity, with participation from fishermen, security forces, and motorsport enthusiasts. A total of 59 fishing boats sailed along the Muar river, proudly…
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MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the subsidised price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre is exclusively for Malaysian citizens, while foreigners will pay the market rate of RM2.50 to RM2.60 per litre. Speaking at the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 Campaign launch at Dataran Tanjung Emas,…
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IPOH: Projek pembangunan 12 Taman Rekreasi MADANI (TRM) di sekitar Ipoh dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada akhir Julai ini dengan peruntukan RM5.4 juta. Inisiatif ini membuktikan komitmen kerajaan dalam menyediakan ruang rekreasi yang kondusif untuk rakyat. Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming berkata projek TRM itu dilaksanakan oleh Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) selepas menerima…
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KULIM: The Home Ministry is still awaiting a complete report on the investigation into enforcement officers suspected of aiding a ‘flying passport’ syndicate at Malaysia’s border checkpoints. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the ministry will receive the report from Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Olimpik Malaysia (MOM) menegaskan komitmen untuk memastikan keselamatan atlet dan pegawai di Sukan SEA 2025 di Thailand tidak terjejas walaupun berlaku ketegangan hubungan antara negara tuan rumah dengan Kemboja. Presiden MOM Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria berkata, meskipun situasi semasa mencetuskan kebimbangan, beliau yakin penyelesaian konflik akan ditemui sebelum temasya dwitahunan itu…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Bullying in schools must be elevated to a national priority rather than being treated as just a disciplinary matter, according to Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic). He stressed that repeated cases of bullying demand urgent and comprehensive action from the Ministry of Education (MOE) to safeguard…
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BANGI: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) berjaya mengutip RM6.2 juta selepas 28 syarikat kenderaan barangan dan pengendali bas ekspres menyelesaikan 34,371 saman tertunggak dalam tempoh 14 hari yang ditetapkan. Ketua Pengarah JPJ, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, berkata syarikat-syarikat yang disenaraikan sebelum ini telah menghubungi JPJ untuk menyelesaikan tunggakan mereka. “Di peringkat JPJ, kami bantu keluarkan rekod…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Four enforcement officers have been remanded for six days over their suspected involvement in a ‘flying passport’ scheme at the Johor-Singapore border. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested the officers, aged between 20 and 40, for allegedly accepting bribes of around RM3,000 to stamp passports without the owners being present. A source from…
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KULIM: Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berpuas hati dengan kawalan keselamatan sepanjang perhimpunan anjuran pembangkang yang dihadiri kira-kira 18,000 peserta di ibu negara semalam. Beliau berkata anggota serta pegawai keselamatan telah menjalankan tugas dengan penuh tanggungjawab dan profesional, sekali gus menterjemahkan komitmen kerajaan dalam menjamin kebebasan bersuara rakyat. “Saya dapati kerajaan telah…
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MUAR: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has become a cornerstone of Johor’s economic progress, thanks to strong federal-state collaboration, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He noted the state’s impressive trajectory, backed by solid economic indicators. Johor recorded RM30.1 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2025, alongside a Gross Domestic…
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JAKARTA: ASEAN, di bawah kepengerusian Malaysia ketika ini menubuhkan Rangkaian Keselamatan AI ASEAN (AI Safe) bagi menggalakkan inovasi beretika, menginstitusikan protokol keselamatan serta mempererat kerjasama serantau dalam bidang kecerdasan buatan (AI). Setiausaha Agung ASEAN Datuk Dr Kao Kim Hourn berkata, inisiatif itu mencerminkan komitmen rantau ini untuk menerapkan prinsip kepercayaan, ketelusan dan akauntabiliti dalam pembangunan…
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MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today unveiled an immediate RM10 million allocation to support underprivileged residents in Muar, with a focus on the B40 community. The funds will be managed by the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister’s Department, working closely with the Muar District Office to ensure precise aid distribution.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Satu gempa bumi sederhana bermagnitud 5.6 pada skala Richter melanda Laut Banda, Indonesia pada 10.45 pagi tadi. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) memaklumkan gempa dengan kedalaman 655 kilometer (km) itu berlaku pada jarak 293km arah tenggara dari Kendari, Indonesia. Bagaimanapun, tiada ancaman tsunami kepada Malaysia – BERNAMA
BANGKOK: Accurate information management is critical in the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute to curb fake news and prevent further escalation, experts say. Associate Professor Dr. Chaiwat Meesanthan, Director of the Institute of East Asian Studies at Thammasat University, warned that false information on social media fuels tension between the two nations. “Both governments need to provide…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) telah merekodkan keterangan tiga individu bagi membantu siasatan kes pecah masuk kediaman cucu bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad di Bukit Ledang, di sini pada Rabu lepas. Pemangku Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad berkata tiga individu terbabit terdiri daripada pengawal keselamatan dan pembantu rumah…
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DUNGUN: Seorang wanita dan bayi perempuannya berusia 18 bulan maut, manakala empat lagi ahli keluarga mereka cedera dalam kemalangan di Jalan Kilang Kelapa Sawit dekat Gugusan Rasau Kerteh di sini kira-kira 6 petang semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Dungun Supt Maizura Abdul Kadir berkata Nur Suhailla Azman, 25, maut di tempat kejadian, manakala bayi perempuannya Nur…
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THE Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will not compromise on the safety of the national contingent following the tense situation between Cambodia and Thailand, which is hosting the 2025 SEA Games. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said that although the situation is worrying, he is confident a solution can be reached before the…
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TEENAGE swimming sensation Summer McIntosh launched her world championships with a packed programme and will go head-to-head later Sunday with Katie Ledecky as they renew their Paris Olympics rivalry. The 18-year-old Canadian McIntosh and American great Ledecky, who is a decade older, will face off on day one in Singapore in the evening for the…
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TEENAGE swimming sensation Summer McIntosh launched her world championships with a packed programme and will go head-to-head later Sunday with Katie Ledecky as they renew their Paris Olympics rivalry. The 18-year-old Canadian McIntosh and American great Ledecky, who is a decade older, will face off on day one in Singapore in the evening for the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is rolling out language and etiquette training for taxi drivers in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), aiming to elevate service standards for tourists. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook emphasised that taxi drivers play a crucial role as the first point of contact for visitors, shaping their initial impression…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is rolling out language and etiquette training for taxi drivers in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), aiming to elevate service standards for tourists. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook emphasised that taxi drivers play a crucial role as the first point of contact for visitors, shaping their initial impression…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Empat pegawai penguat kuasa yang disyaki menerima rasuah kira-kira RM3,000 bagi kegiatan “pasport terbang” di kaunter penyeliaan zon masuk motor, sempadan Johor-Singapura direman enam hari bermula hari ini. Perintah reman ke atas keempat-empat suspek berusia antara 20-an hingga 40-an itu dikeluarkan oleh Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Mahkamah Tinggi Johor Bahru Mohammad Izham Mohd Aliyas.…
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MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that Malaysia’s development agenda must not compromise the rights and welfare of its people. Speaking at the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 Campaign at Dataran Tanjung Emas, he emphasised justice and holistic balance as core principles. “Let’s not develop while…
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MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that Malaysia’s development agenda must not compromise the rights and welfare of its people. Speaking at the launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 Campaign at Dataran Tanjung Emas, he emphasised justice and holistic balance as core principles. “Let’s not develop while…
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MUAR: Agenda pembangunan negara tidak harus membawa kepada perobohan hak dan kebajikan rakyat, sebaliknya mesti dilaksanakan dengan prinsip keadilan serta keseimbangan menyeluruh, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata pembangunan ekonomi yang mapan tidak wajar dilakukan dengan meminggirkan golongan berpendapatan rendah, tetapi pelaksanaan itu haruslah memberikan manfaat secara saksama kepada semua lapisan masyarakat.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) has urged Malaysian businesses in Cambodia to remain composed and take proactive steps following recent tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border. President Datuk Seri Ricky Yaw assured members that the association will provide timely updates and guidance to maintain business stability. “The long-standing development of Malaysian businesses in Cambodia…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) has urged Malaysian businesses in Cambodia to remain composed and take proactive steps following recent tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border. President Datuk Seri Ricky Yaw assured members that the association will provide timely updates and guidance to maintain business stability. “The long-standing development of Malaysian businesses in Cambodia…
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TUARAN: Sebanyak 24 rumah dan sebuah kenderaan musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Mengkabong di sini semalam. Menurut Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Tuaran Mohammad Nor Amit, tiada mangsa dilaporkan terlibat dalam kejadian itu. Pihak bomba menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 3.34 petang sebelum 24 anggota serta pegawai termasuk dari BBP Kota Kinabalu dan Putatan digerakkan…
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MUAR: Program Jualan Rahmah MADANI (PJRM) yang diadakan sempena Majlis Pelancaran Bulan Kebangsaan dan Kibar Jalur Gemilang 2025 terus mendapat sambutan hangat daripada orang ramai. Ratusan pengunjung membanjiri lokasi jualan seawal pagi untuk mendapatkan barangan keperluan harian pada harga yang jauh lebih rendah berbanding pasaran. Antara barangan yang menjadi tumpuan ialah ayam segar, minyak masak…
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PETALING JAYA: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have agreed to form an alliance for the upcoming Sabah state election, according to GRS chairman Hajiji Noor (pic). The Sabah chief minister confirmed the electoral pact, as reported by Bernama. PH had earlier reached a similar agreement with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the state…
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PETALING JAYA: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have agreed to form an alliance for the upcoming Sabah state election, according to GRS chairman Hajiji Noor (pic). The Sabah chief minister confirmed the electoral pact, as reported by Bernama. PH had earlier reached a similar agreement with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the state…
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MUAR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menegaskan harga petrol RON95 pada kadar subsidi RM1.99 seliter yang diumumkan baru-baru ini, khas untuk rakyat Malaysia manakala warga asing akan dikenakan harga pasaran semasa. Beliau berkata langkah itu penting bagi memastikan subsidi kerajaan yang besar hanya dinikmati oleh rakyat tempatan, selaras dengan pendekatan Kerajaan MADANI…
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THE International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) has set up a special technical committee to review the proposed amendment to allow the tekong (server) to lift his non-kicking foot when executing the service. ISTAF secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the decision was made at the ISTAF Council meeting in Hatyai, Songkhla, yesterday, following various suggestions and…
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