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Indonesia Open 2025: Tang Jie-Ee Wei battle past Indian pair in first round clash

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei battled through a tough challenge to defeat India’s Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto in a thrilling first-round match at the Indonesia Open 2025 today at Jakarta’s Istora Senayan. The second-seeded Malaysian duo fought hard to secure a 21-11, 16-21, 21-14 victory in 59 minutes, marking their first-ever clash… Continue reading

US doubles steel, aluminum tariffs as OECD ministers gather

WASHINGTON: The United States doubled steel and aluminum tariffs Wednesday, casting a pall on a gathering of OECD ministers as President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade war weighs on the world economy. Trump’s sweeping tariffs on allies and adversaries alike — including levies on imported steel and autos — have strained US ties with trading partners… Continue reading

Court of Appeal allows government’s appeal in armed forces pension adjustment case

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today allowed the appeal by the government and three others to overturn a High Court’s ruling that had previously favoured 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel in a pension adjustment dispute. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel chaired by Justice Datuk Hashim Hamzah ruled that the military personnel… Continue reading

India seeks to grow South Korea ties under leader Lee

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that he wanted to “expand and strengthen” ties with South Korea, sending congratulations as centre-left President Lee Jae-myung took office. Lee takes the helm of a nation deeply divided after his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous attempt to declare martial law in December. “Look forward… Continue reading

India seeks to grow South Korea ties under leader Lee

Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets

PARIS: Big guns Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both chase semi-final berths at the French Open on Wednesday, but the spotlight will be on home hope Lois Boisson in the women’s tournament. French wildcard Boisson, ranked 361st in the world, steps up against Russian sixth seed Mirra Andreeva with a chance to write her own… Continue reading

Taiwan’s Lai, Rubio vow to ‘never forget’ Tiananmen victims

TAIPEI: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Wednesday to preserve the memory of victims of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown on demonstrators 36 years ago, echoing rhetoric by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Chinese troops and tanks forcibly cleared peaceful protesters from Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, after weeks-long demonstrations demanding greater political freedoms.… Continue reading

Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets

Taiwan’s Lai, Rubio vow to ‘never forget’ Tiananmen victims

Daikin International Badminton Championship concludes with over 1,470 matches showcasing regional youth talent

THE Daikin International Badminton Championship 2025 concluded yesterday after four days of exciting competition that featured over 1,470 matches and showcased emerging badminton talent from across the region. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh officially closed the tournament, praising the significant scale of participation that brought young athletes from 10 countries to compete in Malaysia’s… Continue reading

South Korea’s new leader vows to ‘heal wounds’ with nuclear-armed North

SEOUL: South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed North and “heal wounds” as he took office Wednesday, after winning snap elections triggered by his predecessor’s disastrous martial law declaration. South Korea’s new centre-left leader also warned that “rising protectionism and supply chain restructuring” posed an existential threat to Asia’s… Continue reading

South Korea’s new leader vows to ‘heal wounds’ with nuclear-armed North

Malaysia, Guinea-Bissau deepen ties with focus on halal industry, Islamic finance and energy

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with focus areas including the halal industry, Islamic finance, energy and capacity building. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had encouraged Malaysian corporations, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and FGV Holdings, to explore potential ventures in Guinea-Bissau. “Hopefully, Petronas, FGV and… Continue reading

Malaysia, Guinea-Bissau deepen ties with focus on halal industry, Islamic finance and energy

Laporan siasatan awal insiden kemalangan FRU dibentang kepada Kabinet minggu depan – Loke

PUTRAJAYA: Laporan siasatan awal kes kemalangan maut melibatkan anggota Pasukan Simpanan Persekutuan (FRU) di Teluk Intan, Perak akan dibentang kepada Jemaah Menteri minggu depan, kata Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke. Bercakap dalam sidang media di sini hari ini beliau berkata laporan oleh pasukan petugas khas itu akan dibentangkan bagi mendapatkan pandangan daripada Jemaah Menteri untuk tindakan… Continue reading

Anwar hosts luncheon for Guinea-Bissau President

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo at Seri Perdana here. Embalo, who arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a three-day official visit, was welcomed by Anwar at the prime minister’s official residence at 10.55 am. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri… Continue reading

Daikin International Badminton Championship concludes with over 1,470 matches showcasing regional youth talent

Anwar hosts luncheon for Guinea-Bissau President

Guinea Bissau President Embalo given official welcome in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex here today. Embalo, who arrived yesterday, is making his first visit to Malaysia since assuming office in February 2020. Upon his arrival at 9 am, he was warmly… Continue reading

Prioritise people over militarisation

THE Association for Welfare, Community and Dialogue (Acid) strongly denounces the recent warning by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who claimed that the threat from China is “real and potentially imminent”. Hegseth also urged Indo-Pacific allies to increase defence spending, citing the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation commitment to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) as… Continue reading

Prioritise people over militarisation

KBS opens applications for RM1.5 million esports fund

KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), through Esports Integrated (ESI), an initiative under Impact Integrated, has opened online applications for the KBS Esports Fund (DEK) 2025 from today until July 31. In a statement today, KBS announced that the results of the applications will be revealed on Aug 28, with successful applicants required… Continue reading

Million-plus pilgrims to begin hajj under blazing sun

MECCA: More than a million worshippers were set to join Islam’s most important rite under a beating sun as the hajj pilgrimage kicked off Wednesday, with authorities scrambling to avoid last year’s 1,000-plus deaths in sweltering heat. In temperatures that are expected to climb to more than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), robed pilgrims… Continue reading

KBS opens applications for RM1.5 million esports fund

Million-plus pilgrims to begin hajj under blazing sun

Vietnam scraps two-child limit as birth rate declines

HANOI: Vietnam’s communist government has scrapped its long-standing policy of limiting families to two children, state media said Wednesday, as the country battles to reverse a declining birth rate. The country banned couples from having more than two children in 1988, but a family’s size is now a decision for each individual couple, Vietnam News… Continue reading

Peru government under fire for halving reserve around Nazca lines

LIMA: Peru’s government on Tuesday defended its decision to nearly halve the size of the protected area where the fabled Nazca lines were discovered, arguing that it would help put a stop to illegal mining in the area. The series of massive etchings on the floor of the Nazca desert, which depict animals, plants, imaginary… Continue reading

Peru government under fire for halving reserve around Nazca lines

Malaysia to fully enforce VEP system for Singapore vehicles from July 1 with RM300 fines: Loke

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will fully enforce the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system for foreign-registered vehicles entering from Singapore via the land border starting Jul 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. He said non-compliance would result in a compoundable fine of RM300 and could lead to denial of entry. “From July 1 onwards, enforcement will be… Continue reading

Malaysia to fully enforce VEP system for Singapore vehicles from July 1 with RM300 fines: Loke

Taobao Malaysia launches Bahasa Melayu interface as Grand 618 Sale kicks off with up to 50% discounts

TAOBAO Malaysia has rolled out its most significant platform update yet, launching a comprehensive Bahasa Malaysia interface while simultaneously kicking off its highly anticipated 618 Mid-Year Sale with substantial discounts and exclusive perks for Malaysian shoppers. The popular e-commerce platform announced yesterday that users can now navigate the app in three languages – Bahasa Melayu,… Continue reading

Taobao Malaysia launches Bahasa Melayu interface as Grand 618 Sale kicks off with up to 50% discounts

Penguatkuasaan vep di sempadan darat Malaysia-Singapura bermula 1 Julai – Loke

PUTRAJAYA: Penguatkuasaan Permit Kemasukan Kenderaan (VEP) di sempadan darat Malaysia-Singapura akan dilaksanakan sepenuhnya bermula 1 Julai ini. Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke berkata penguatkuasaan itu selaras dengan Seksyen 66H (7), Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 iaitu adalah menjadi kesalahan jika mana-mana orang yang memandu kenderaan motor asing tanpa permit sebelum memasuki atau berada dalam Malaysia. Beliau berkata… Continue reading

Guinea Bissau President Embalo given official welcome in Putrajaya

RM23.4 million from KPKM to fuel 20 high-impact projects in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 20 high-impact programmes and projects supporting Johor’s Food Security Agenda will be carried out this year with an allocation of RM23.4 million. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the funds were channelled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) under the… Continue reading

RM23.4 million from KPKM to fuel 20 high-impact projects in Johor

12-year-old who allegedly sodomised schoolmate cannot be charged under current Malaysian law: Kelantan police chief

PETALING JAYA: A 12-year-old boy who allegedly sexually assaulted his nine-year-old schoolmate cannot be prosecuted under Malaysia’s current legal framework, highlighting a significant gap in the country’s child protection laws. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that while the 12-year-old suspect has been arrested and investigated for the alleged sodomy incident, he cannot… Continue reading

12-year-old who allegedly sodomised schoolmate cannot be charged under current Malaysian law: Kelantan police chief

Warisan Mah Meri pukau penonton Ekspo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR: Masyarakat Orang Asli dari suku Mah Meri telah memukau penonton antarabangsa menerusi persembahan tarian Mayin Jo’oh di Ekspo 2025 Osaka, Jepun. Pengarah Perkampungan Budaya Mah Meri Rashid Esa berkata tarian Mayin Jo’oh yang dipimpin oleh Adi Guru Diaman Kisah merupakan tarian bagi menjemput roh nenek moyang untuk datang menyertai keraian, dan memberikan gambaran… Continue reading

Two enforcement personnel remanded in graft probe

MELAKA: Two enforcement personnel have been remanded for six days, starting today, to assist in the investigation into allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of RM20,000 in exchange for not prosecuting or arresting an individual for an offence related to drugs last month. Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani granted a six-day remand for the two… Continue reading

Two enforcement personnel remanded in graft probe

PM Anwar congratulates President Lee on South Korea election victory

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his warmest congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as the President of South Korea. He said that this marks a turning point for South Korea, a nation that has emerged from a period of intense contest and scrutiny with resilience and democratic resolve. “The… Continue reading

PM Anwar congratulates President Lee on South Korea election victory

Dua penguat kuasa direman bantu siasatan kes terima rasuah

MELAKA: Dua anggota pasukan penguat kuasa direman enam hari bermula hari ini bagi membantu siasatan berhubung dakwaan meminta dan menerima rasuah berjumlah RM20,000 daripada seorang individu sebagai balasan supaya tidak dikenakan tindakan atau ditahan atas kesalahan kononnya berkaitan penjualan dadah bulan lepas. Majistret Uthman Abd Ghani membenarkan reman terhadap kedua-dua suspek lelaki, masing-masing berusia 37… Continue reading

Malaysia-Russia cooperation to deepen with upcoming JC-ESTC meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-Russia bilateral cooperation will be further strengthened through the Malaysia-Russia Joint Commission Meeting on Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation (JC-ESTC), scheduled to be held in Malaysia this year. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the meeting in November would, among other things, discuss proposals to expand scholarship programmes… Continue reading

PM Anwar ucap tahniah kepada Presiden Korea Selatan Lee Jae-myung

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Lee Jae-myung atas pelantikannya sebagai Presiden Korea Selatan. “Ini menandakan titik perubahan bagi Korea Selatan, sebuah negara yang muncul menerusi pertandingan sengit dan teliti, dengan daya tahan dan keazaman demokratik. Rakyat telah bersuara, mahukan pembaharuan kepercayaan, institusi, dan tujuan nasional,“ katanya dalam catatan… Continue reading

Malaysia-Russia cooperation to deepen with upcoming JC-ESTC meeting

PM Anwar rai Presiden Guinea-Bissau dalam majlis makan tengah hari

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini meraikan Presiden Republik Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo yang dalam lawatan rasmi tiga hari ke Malaysia, dengan majlis makan tengah hari rasmi di Seri Perdana di sini. Ketibaan Presiden Embalo di kediaman rasmi perdana menteri itu pada 10.55 pagi disambut oleh Anwar, dan ia diikuti dengan persembahan… Continue reading

Johor laksana 20 projek berimpak tinggi babit peruntukan RM23.4 juta

JOHOR BAHRU: Sebanyak 20 program atau projek berimpak tinggi yang menyokong Agenda Keterjaminan Makanan Negeri Johor akan dilaksanakan pada tahun ini dengan melibatkan peruntukan RM23.4 juta. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pertanian, Industri Asas Tani dan Kemajuan Luar Bandar negeri Datuk Zahari Sarip berkata peruntukan disalurkan Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) bagi pelaksanaan Program Mengoptimumkan Penggunaan Tanah… Continue reading

Journalists’ credibility hinges on code of ethics

KUALA LUMPUR: The code of ethics for journalists remains the key to determining a journalist’s professional credibility, especially amid challenges posed by the digital era, including advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise of ‘instant’ journalists. Astro Awani’s Head of Multi-Platform News Innovation, Shafizan Johari, said the code of ethics is akin to… Continue reading