WUG 2025: Sprinter Muhammad Azeem all set to kickstart athletics challenge

THE national athletics squad, led by sprint ace Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, will begin their challenge in the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr World University Games in Lohrheidestadion, Bochum, tomorrow. Muhammad Azeem, who is also the national 100 metres (m) record holder with a time of 10.09 seconds (s), will be in action in the first round of… Continue reading WUG 2025: Sprinter Muhammad Azeem all set to kickstart athletics challenge
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WUG 2025: Sprinter Muhammad Azeem all set to kickstart athletics challenge

THE national athletics squad, led by sprint ace Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, will begin their challenge in the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr World University Games in Lohrheidestadion, Bochum, tomorrow. Muhammad Azeem, who is also the national 100 metres (m) record holder with a time of 10.09 seconds (s), will be in action in the first round of… Continue reading WUG 2025: Sprinter Muhammad Azeem all set to kickstart athletics challenge

WUG 2025: Misi Muhammad Azeem, skuad olahraga di Lohrheidestadion bermula esok

SKUAD olahraga negara diketuai jaguh pecut Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi dijadual memulakan cabaran pada Sukan Universiti Dunia (WUG) Rhine-Ruhr 2025 di Lohrheidestadion, Bochum esok. Muhammad Azeem yang juga pemegang rekod 100 meter (m) kebangsaan dengan catatan masa 10.09 saat (s) akan turun berentap dalam pusingan pertama acara kegemarannya itu petang esok (tengah malam Isnin waktu… Continue reading WUG 2025: Misi Muhammad Azeem, skuad olahraga di Lohrheidestadion bermula esok
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Paus Leo Kutuk Serangan Gereja Katolik di Gaza

GENEVA: Paus Leo pada Ahad menyeru agar “keganasan dihentikan serta-merta” susulan serangan Israel ke atas Gereja Katolik Holy Family di Bandaraya Gaza yang mengorbankan tiga orang awam dan mencederakan beberapa yang lain, termasuk seorang paderi, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Serangan itu berlaku pada pagi Khamis di satu-satunya gereja Katolik di Gaza, di mana kira-kira 600… Continue reading Paus Leo Kutuk Serangan Gereja Katolik di Gaza
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Bomba selamatkan 12 termasuk lima kanak-kanak terperangkap arus deras

ALOR SETAR: Pasukan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) berjaya menyelamatkan 12 individu termasuk lima kanak-kanak yang terperangkap akibat arus sungai deras di sebuah dusun di Changlun, dekat Kubang Pasu. Menurut kenyataan Pusat Gerakan Operasi JBPM Kedah, pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan pada pukul 8.24 malam mengenai kejadian tersebut. “Setibanya di lokasi, terdapat empat keluarga yang terdiri… Continue reading Bomba selamatkan 12 termasuk lima kanak-kanak terperangkap arus deras
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Superman dominates N. American box office again, crosses $400M

LOS ANGELES: The Man of Steel continues his box office reign as “Superman” secures the top spot in North America for the second consecutive week, crossing the $400 million milestone worldwide. Industry estimates confirm the Warner Bros and DC Studios blockbuster earned $57.3 million domestically, bringing its total to $235 million in the U.S. and… Continue reading Superman dominates N. American box office again, crosses $400M
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Superman dominates N. American box office again, crosses $400M

LOS ANGELES: The Man of Steel continues his box office reign as “Superman” secures the top spot in North America for the second consecutive week, crossing the $400 million milestone worldwide. Industry estimates confirm the Warner Bros and DC Studios blockbuster earned $57.3 million domestically, bringing its total to $235 million in the U.S. and… Continue reading Superman dominates N. American box office again, crosses $400M

Rare oysters reintroduced in Belgian shipwreck to boost marine life

OSTEND: A sunken cargo ship off Belgium’s coast has become an unlikely sanctuary for rare flat oysters, marking a significant step in marine ecosystem restoration. The mollusc, nearly wiped out in the North Sea due to overfishing and environmental changes, is being reintroduced to revive underwater habitats. The “Belreefs” project, backed by the Belgian government… Continue reading Rare oysters reintroduced in Belgian shipwreck to boost marine life
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Rare oysters reintroduced in Belgian shipwreck to boost marine life

OSTEND: A sunken cargo ship off Belgium’s coast has become an unlikely sanctuary for rare flat oysters, marking a significant step in marine ecosystem restoration. The mollusc, nearly wiped out in the North Sea due to overfishing and environmental changes, is being reintroduced to revive underwater habitats. The “Belreefs” project, backed by the Belgian government… Continue reading Rare oysters reintroduced in Belgian shipwreck to boost marine life

Lumba perahu sempadan Malaysia-Thailand pacu ekonomi, tarik pelancong

PASIR MAS: Penganjuran pertandingan lumba perahu antara Malaysia dan Thailand di Sungai Golok dijangka menjadi pemangkin ekonomi dan pelancongan di kawasan sempadan. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelancongan, Budaya, Kesenian dan Warisan Kelantan Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor berkata, acara ini berpotensi memberi manfaat kepada peniaga kecil, pengusaha inap desa, dan penyedia perkhidmatan pelancongan di sekitar Pasir Mas. “Kita… Continue reading Lumba perahu sempadan Malaysia-Thailand pacu ekonomi, tarik pelancong
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Dasar luar pasca-ASEAN 2025 dan kos Haji jadi fokus Parlimen

KUALA LUMPUR: Mesyuarat Kedua Penggal Keempat Parlimen Ke-15 yang bermula hari ini menyaksikan perbahasan mengenai hala tuju dasar luar Malaysia pasca-Kepengerusian ASEAN 2025, transformasi digital, dan isu kenaikan kos haji menjadi antara agenda utama. Menurut Aturan Urusan Mesyuarat yang dipaparkan menerusi portal Parlimen, Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) membangkitkan persoalan mengenai masa depan dasar… Continue reading Dasar luar pasca-ASEAN 2025 dan kos Haji jadi fokus Parlimen
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British woman dies in French Alps rafting accident

LYON: A British woman has died following a white-water rafting accident in the French Alps, according to regional prosecutor Marion Lozac’hmeur. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon on the Guisane river near Briancon in southeastern France. The victim, born in 1956, fell from her raft and was later discovered on the riverbank. Emergency services transported… Continue reading British woman dies in French Alps rafting accident
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British woman dies in French Alps rafting accident

LYON: A British woman has died following a white-water rafting accident in the French Alps, according to regional prosecutor Marion Lozac’hmeur. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon on the Guisane river near Briancon in southeastern France. The victim, born in 1956, fell from her raft and was later discovered on the riverbank. Emergency services transported… Continue reading British woman dies in French Alps rafting accident

Gaza malnutrition crisis worsens as children suffer most

NUSEIRAT: Malnutrition in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with tens of thousands of children and women in urgent need of treatment, according to the UN. Aid remains scarce as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the war-torn Palestinian territory. Gaza’s civil defence agency reported a rise in infant deaths due to severe hunger and malnutrition, with… Continue reading Gaza malnutrition crisis worsens as children suffer most
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Gaza malnutrition crisis worsens as children suffer most

NUSEIRAT: Malnutrition in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with tens of thousands of children and women in urgent need of treatment, according to the UN. Aid remains scarce as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the war-torn Palestinian territory. Gaza’s civil defence agency reported a rise in infant deaths due to severe hunger and malnutrition, with… Continue reading Gaza malnutrition crisis worsens as children suffer most

Regional efforts needed to curb haze

PETALING JAYA: An environmental expert has said haze could be prevented with better regional land management, enforcement, cooperation and public awareness. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Water and Environmental Engineering Department senior lecturer Dr Norelyza Hussein said the recurring issue is due to transboundary air pollution, particularly from the open burning of peatlands and forests. “What makes… Continue reading Regional efforts needed to curb haze
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Scuffle at London opera as performer displays Palestinian flag

LONDON: A performer at London’s Royal Opera House caused a stir by displaying a Palestinian flag during the curtain call of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore. The incident, captured in online footage, showed a brief scuffle as a staff member attempted to remove the flag. The Royal Ballet and Opera condemned the act, calling it “wholly… Continue reading Scuffle at London opera as performer displays Palestinian flag
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Scuffle at London opera as performer displays Palestinian flag

LONDON: A performer at London’s Royal Opera House caused a stir by displaying a Palestinian flag during the curtain call of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore. The incident, captured in online footage, showed a brief scuffle as a staff member attempted to remove the flag. The Royal Ballet and Opera condemned the act, calling it “wholly… Continue reading Scuffle at London opera as performer displays Palestinian flag

Calm returns to south Syria after deadly sectarian violence

SWEIDA: Calm has returned to southern Syria’s Sweida province following a week of sectarian violence that left more than 1,000 dead, according to monitors and AFP correspondents. A ceasefire announced on Saturday appeared to hold, with no clashes reported on Sunday morning. Government forces were deployed to enforce the truce, while the first humanitarian aid… Continue reading Calm returns to south Syria after deadly sectarian violence
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Calm returns to south Syria after deadly sectarian violence

SWEIDA: Calm has returned to southern Syria’s Sweida province following a week of sectarian violence that left more than 1,000 dead, according to monitors and AFP correspondents. A ceasefire announced on Saturday appeared to hold, with no clashes reported on Sunday morning. Government forces were deployed to enforce the truce, while the first humanitarian aid… Continue reading Calm returns to south Syria after deadly sectarian violence

European powers set for fresh nuclear talks with Iran amid tensions

BERLIN: European powers are preparing for fresh talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, marking the first diplomatic engagement since the US attacked Iranian nuclear facilities last month. A German diplomatic source confirmed that Britain, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, are coordinating with Tehran to schedule discussions in the coming week. The… Continue reading European powers set for fresh nuclear talks with Iran amid tensions

Malaysia’s personal care brand Hygr eyes regional expansion in 2026

SHAH ALAM: Hygr, a cult-favourite Malaysian personal care brand under Tradr Sdn Bhd, is eyeing expansion into Southeast Asia in 2026, driven by its seven-figure monthly revenue and growing retail presence. Co-founder Chew Hoi Meng said the company has already made initial inroads into Singapore and Brunei, with its next targets being Indonesia, Thailand and… Continue reading Malaysia’s personal care brand Hygr eyes regional expansion in 2026
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Event held to honour selfless act of body donors

KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds gathered at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields yesterday for a unique medical outreach event that combined free health services with a powerful message of compassion and gratitude. Jointly organised by the Academy for Silent Mentor (AFSM) and Buddhist Maha Vihara (BMV), the event themed “Giving Beyond Medical Outreach” offered complimentary health… Continue reading Event held to honour selfless act of body donors
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Dewan Rakyat debates foreign policy post-ASEAN 2025 and hajj costs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament commenced today with key discussions on Malaysia’s foreign policy direction following its ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, digital transformation, and the rising cost of hajj. According to the Parliament portal’s Order Paper, Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) raised a question to the Foreign… Continue reading Dewan Rakyat debates foreign policy post-ASEAN 2025 and hajj costs

Police seize RM400k contraband cigarettes and liquor in Kulim raid

KULIM: Police seized contraband cigarettes and liquor worth over RM400,000, along with a Ball Python snake, during a raid on a grocery shop in Kulim, Kedah last Thursday. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the operation was conducted by the Wildlife Crime Bureau and Special Intelligence… Continue reading Police seize RM400k contraband cigarettes and liquor in Kulim raid

Marc Marquez wins fifth straight MotoGP race at Czech GP

MARC MARQUEZ became the first Ducati rider to win five MotoGP Grand Prix in a row with victory at the Czech GP on Sunday, widening his championship lead over brother Alex Marquez, who crashed out during the second lap after contact with Honda’s Joan Mir. Marc sits 120 points ahead of Gresini Racing’s Alex after… Continue reading Marc Marquez wins fifth straight MotoGP race at Czech GP

38 arrested including students at Subang Jaya private party

SUBANG JAYA: Police arrested 38 individuals, including private college students and foreigners, during a raid at a luxury residence in Subang Jaya just after midnight. The operation led to the seizure of 6.5 grams of cannabis and 1.7 grams of ketamine. Subang Jaya district police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat confirmed those detained were… Continue reading 38 arrested including students at Subang Jaya private party

‘Progressive tax relief, emotional support networks for group’

PETALING JAYA: Experts warn that if current conditions persist, more M40 households may soon slip into the B40 group. Universiti Teknologi Mara senior lecturer in economics Dr Mohamad Idham Md Razak said some middle-income earners are no longer living the lifestyle typically associated with the M40, despite technically qualifying by income. “They may not be… Continue reading ‘Progressive tax relief, emotional support networks for group’
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Panasonic Malaysia launch next-gen air conditioning series

MODERN lifestyles today demand more from Malaysians – from managing higher living costs to safeguarding health and navigating environmental issues such as haze. In response, Panasonic Malaysia is stepping up to deliver meaningful innovations that truly serve the local lifestyle. Today, the company unveiled its latest breakthrough – the new X-Premium Inverter Series, a next-generation… Continue reading Panasonic Malaysia launch next-gen air conditioning series
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SAFI breaks record with 72-Hour pickleball marathon

MALAYSIA’s No.1 halal personal care brand SAFI, in partnership with has successfully concluded a groundbreaking 72-hour non-stop pickleball marathon at Pickle Nation, Glenmarie from July 4-7, 2025. The “SAFI 72-Hour Sweat Challenge” represents Malaysia’s longest continuous pickleball marathon, with organizers targeting an entry into the Malaysia Book of Records. The initiative capitalizes on pickleball’s growing… Continue reading SAFI breaks record with 72-Hour pickleball marathon
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