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West Ham sign former Newcastle striker Wilson on one-year deal

WEST HAM UNITED have recruited ex-Newcastle United and Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson as a free agent on a one-year contract, the east London club announced on Saturday. The 33-year-old Wilson has had 111 direct goal involvements in 239 Premier League appearances, including 49 in 130 games for Newcastle, where he failed to agree a new… Continue reading

Lionel Messi’s leg injury minor, Inter Miami confirms

INTER MIAMI has described Lionel Messi’s right leg injury as minor, easing concerns over the superstar’s fitness. The Argentine exited early in Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa after a collision with two opponents. Medical tests confirmed the issue is not serious. The club stated, “The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right… Continue reading

Oil producers, Trump policies threaten plastics treaty

GENEVA: Hopes for a “last-chance” ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the final round of negotiations. Diplomats and climate advocates warn that efforts by the European Union and small island states to cap virgin plastic… Continue reading

Brazil opts for local relief over retaliation for US tariffs

BRASILIA: Brazil’s government has set aside for now plans for direct retaliation against steep U.S. tariffs taking effect this week, focusing instead on a relief package for industries hit hardest by the levies, sources familiar with the strategy said. Wide-ranging exemptions granted in U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order last week spared some of the… Continue reading

Dutch players’ group files billion-dollar class action against FIFA

A Dutch football players’ group has announced plans for a Europe-wide class action lawsuit against FIFA, seeking billions in compensation for alleged income losses due to restrictive transfer regulations. The Dutch Foundation for Justice stated that FIFA’s rules have impacted roughly 100,000 players across European member states and the UK since 2002. Consultancy firm Compass… Continue reading

Bruno Fernandes slams ‘lazy’ Manchester United in pre-season draw

MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes delivered a scathing assessment of his team’s performance following their 2-2 pre-season draw against Everton, labelling their display as “lazy” and urging the club to sign more players. A second-half strike from Mason Mount had put United ahead after Fernandes’s opener was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye, but a bizarre… Continue reading

Bruno Fernandes slams ‘lazy’ Manchester United in pre-season draw

Stella Rimington, Britain’s first female spy chief, dies at 90

LONDON: Stella Rimington, the first female director general of Britain’s MI5 security and counter-intelligence service who ushered in an era of greater transparency at the agency, has died aged 90. Rimington, who ran the domestic security agency between 1992 and 1996, was its first head to be publicly named and later wrote a memoir “Open… Continue reading

Netherlands first to fund US arms for Ukraine via NATO channel

AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS: The Netherlands said on Monday it will contribute 500 million euros ($578 million) to purchase U.S. military equipment for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO country to contribute to a new mechanism to supply Kyiv with American weapons. President Donald Trump said last month the U.S. would provide weapons to Ukraine, paid for by European… Continue reading

Dutch players’ group files billion-dollar class action against FIFA

Content creator claims homeless prank was staged, issues apology

FOLLOWING intense public criticism, one of the Malaysian content creators involved in the controversial homeless man prank has come forward with clarifications and an apology. The creator @aluk_77 took to Instagram, yesterday, to address the widespread backlash, asserting that the viral video showing them giving chicken bones to a homeless individual was not genuine exploitation… Continue reading

McLaren faces dual challenge of success and potential disappointment in F1

MCLAREN boss Zak Brown is preparing to deal with disappointment at the end of the Formula One season, even as the team enjoy one of their most dominant years and a 200th grand prix win at the weekend. As the title battle between Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris heats up, the McLaren pair separated… Continue reading

Florida raw milk linked to 21 E.coli infections, 6 kids affected

THE Florida Department of Health said on Monday that there have been 21 cases of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk in the state, including six children under 10. The state health department reported seven hospitalizations linked to the consumption of raw milk containing disease-causing bacteria from a particular farm in… Continue reading

McLaren faces dual challenge of success and potential disappointment in F1

Ukraine charges six in drone procurement corruption scheme

KYIV: Ukraine said on Monday it had charged six people including a lawmaker and a government official for embezzling funds in the purchase of drones and jamming equipment for the military. Kyiv relies on a steady supply of drones and electronic warfare systems to fight Moscow’s invasion. It is also waging a crackdown on graft… Continue reading

Trump threatens higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said on Monday he will substantially raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil purchases, while New Delhi said it would take measures to safeguard its interests and called its targeting by the U.S. president “unjustified.” Trump said last week Washington was still negotiating with India on trade after announcing… Continue reading

Targeted RON95 petrol subsidies to be announced by end-Sept 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the detailed implementation plans for targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol will be announced by end-September 2025, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement on July 23, 2025. In a written parliamentary reply, MoF said the government is actively developing and testing the subsidy targeting… Continue reading

Tycoon who brought F1 to Singapore pleads guilty in graft case

A Malaysian hotel tycoon who helped bring Formula One to Singapore pleaded guilty Monday to abetting the obstruction of justice, in a rare corruption case in the city-state that saw a former transport minister jailed last year. Singapore-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng, 79, was charged in October last year with helping former transport minister S.… Continue reading

Lukut assemblyman clarifies upside down Jalur Gemilang incident

SEREMBAN: A person with a disability (PwD) mistakenly put up the Jalur Gemilang flag upside down at a school in Port Dickson, said Lukut state assemblyman Choo Ken Hwa. Choo said he had personally visited the school on the day of the incident. He clarified that the headmaster had assigned a PwD worker, who had… Continue reading

Igor Paixao vows success at Marseille after 35m euro transfer

BRAZILIAN striker Igor Paixao was officially presented as a Marseille player on Monday, pledging to replicate his Feyenoord form in Ligue 1. The 25-year-old completed a 35 million euro transfer, signing a five-year deal with the French club after contributing 18 goals and 19 assists last season. Paixao joins a Marseille side that finished second… Continue reading

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters, just weeks before the US Open begins. The decision comes exactly one year after his gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics. Tournament officials confirmed the news, leaving the 38-year-old Serb without any match practice since his Wimbledon semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner. Djokovic, a three-time… Continue reading

Couple in Ford Mustang dies after crash into power poles near Segamat

SEGAMAT: A married couple died tragically after the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into power poles at KM13 of Jalan Segamat-Kuantan on Monday (August 4) evening. Segamat police chief Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said the accident is believed to have occurred when a Ford Mustang driven by the 50-year-old local man and… Continue reading

Two-year-old boy found dead in Sibu sewer after manhole fall

SIBU: A two-year-old boy was found dead in a sewer after he is believed to have fallen through a manhole at Jalan Pedada here on Monday (August 4). A Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre spokesperson said the victim, identified as Ehthin Ling, was confirmed dead at the scene by the Ministry of… Continue reading

Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc joins Lyon in €10m deal

LYON: Czech attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc has completed his move to Olympique Lyonnais, signing a four-year deal with the French club. The transfer from Viktoria Plzen includes a base fee of €7.5 million, with potential add-ons reaching €2.5 million. The 25-year-old, who has earned 14 caps for the Czech national team, brings an impressive track… Continue reading

Sunderland coach Le Bris signs new contract until 2028

SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Stadium of Light until 2028. The 49-year-old Frenchman, who joined in June 2024 after leaving Lorient, guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League after an eight-year absence. Le Bris led Sunderland to a dramatic… Continue reading

Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

FERRARI may have endured another afternoon to forget in Hungary on Sunday with polesitter Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton a disappointing 12th, but their underlying performance showed they could be challengers for victories this season. Post-race analysis and reaction to Hamilton’s emotional outbursts revealed a very different evaluation of a race dominated by… Continue reading

Economists strike cautious tone over impact of US’s 19% tariff on Malaysian products

PETALING JAYA: The government’s announcement of a “victory” in reducing the United States’ tariffs on Malaysian exports from 25% to 19% has drawn cautious reactions from economists, who argue that the move may not deliver the relief many are expecting. While the revised rate is lower, experts point out that the new figure is still… Continue reading

Call for action to address woes of healthcare workers

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s public healthcare system is buckling under the weight of mounting workloads, chronic understaffing and years of underinvestment, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia public health medicine specialist Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh. Weighing in on the heated debate over healthcare workers’ hours, Sharifa said the issue is not whether doctors clock in 42… Continue reading

Kompleks Satria Pertiwi unveiled as Sarawak Premier’s new official office

KUCHING: Sarawak has unveiled its newest landmark, Kompleks Satria Pertiwi, as the official office of the Sarawak Premier. The symbolic opening ceremony, held at the complex grounds, was graced by Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and coincided with the 75th birthday of Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Located opposite the Sarawak… Continue reading

Sultan Ibrahim begins historic state visit to Russia from August 5

MOSCOW: The Russian capital is prepared to welcome His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, as he begins his first state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10. The visit, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, marks a historic milestone in Malaysia-Russia relations since diplomatic ties were established in 1967. Malaysian Ambassador to… Continue reading

Man caught after failed snatch theft attempt in Setia Alam

SHAH ALAM: A man’s attempt to snatch a necklace from a local in Setia Alam was thwarted when bystanders caught him yesterday evening. Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident occurred at 7.07 pm when the 37-year-old victim was heading to his car. The suspect, riding a motorcycle, tried to pull… Continue reading

JAKOA allocates RM1 mln for Orang Asli Tabika in Kuala Betis

GUA MUSANG: The Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) has allocated RM1 million to construct a new preschool (Tabika) in Kampung Orang Asli Teranek, Kuala Betis. The project aims to enhance early childhood education facilities for the Orang Asli community. JAKOA Director-General Datuk Sapiah Mohd Nor stated that the new Tabika is essential as classes… Continue reading

Malaysia launches Asean Energy Business Forum ahead of ministers’ meeting in October

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has officially launched the Asean Energy Business Forum 2025 (AEBF 2025), setting the stage for the region’s most significant clean energy platform ahead of the Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting in October. The forum will focus on advancing the Enhanced Asean Power Grid and mobilising the massive investment needed for the region’s… Continue reading

Malaysia does not sacrifice national interests for special treatment: Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia does not sacrifice national interests to obtain special treatment, Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said, adding that bilateral negotiations with the United States recently maintained the country’s unique policies. He said preserving the country’s unique policies includes protections for strategic industries and Bumiputera provisions. “The United… Continue reading

Pasangan suami isteri maut nahas Ford Mustang di Segamat

SEGAMAT: Pasangan suami isteri maut setelah kenderaan yang mereka naiki terbabas dan melanggar tiang elektrik di KM13 Jalan Segamat-Kuantan, petang tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Segamat Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah berkata kemalangan itu membabitkan kereta jenis Ford Mustang yang dipandu lelaki tempatan yang dalam perjalanan menghala ke Segamat. Beliau berkata setibanya di lokasi kejadian kereta itu… Continue reading

Ringgit ditutup tinggi berbanding Dolar US

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Ogos (Bernama) — Ringgit ditutup tinggi berbanding dolar US pada Isnin susulan laporan pekerjaan Amerika Syarikat (AS) yang lemah, seterusnya mempengaruhi jangkaan pasaran terhadap Rizab Persektuan (Fed) AS. Pada 6 petang, ringgit meningkat kepada 4.2350/2385 berbanding dolar US daripada 4.2750/2815 ketika ditutup pada Jumaat. Pengarah Urusan SPI Asset Management Stephen Innes berkata… Continue reading

Oasis Home targets RM10 million plus annual revenue from new halal health and wellness product line

PUCHONG: Oasis Home Holding Bhd expects to generate more than RM10 million in yearly revenue from its new halal health supplement and wellness product line developed under a joint venture with livestream marketing agency GIMCare (M) Sdn Bhd. CEO Datuk Jaden Teoh Yee Seang said the figure is based on performance benchmarks from GIMCare and… Continue reading

Ahmad Maslan marah penyelenggaraan teruk jalan telupid-sandakan, menyusahkan rakyat

SANDAKAN:Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan hari ini meluahkan rasa tidak puas hati dan marah beliau terhadap kerja penyelenggaraan jalan dari Telupid ke Sandakan yang teruk, sehingga dilihat sebagai amat menyusahkan rakyat negeri itu. Ahmad berkata beliau faham jalan itu terlibat dengan pembinaan projek Lebuh Raya Pan Borneo, namun kontraktor projek juga perlu… Continue reading

ClientEarth launches climate guide

KUALA LUMPUR: ClientEarth, a non-governmental organisation focused on climate justice and clean energy transition, has launched Guide on Climate Action for Boards in Southeast Asia. The guide, co-published by Climate Governance Malaysia and Earth on Board, aims to provide corporate directors with insights to address the increasing complexity of climate-related legal risks, regulations, and governance… Continue reading

Wasco scales up global sustainability efforts

KUALA LUMPUR: Riding high on its recent win as Company of the Year (Energy Solutions) at the CSR Malaysia Awards 2025, Wasco Berhad is looking to scale up its global sustainability efforts, with a strong focus on deepening community engagement and driving forward Malaysia’s energy transition goals. The group is expected to accelerate initiatives aligned… Continue reading

Iran demands US accountability for nuclear site attacks in future talks

TEHRAN: Iran stated on Monday that holding the United States accountable for attacks on its nuclear sites would be a key condition in any future negotiations, while rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Washington. The US joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities in June, disrupting ongoing discussions about Tehran’s atomic program. Foreign ministry… Continue reading

Trump umum kapal selam nuklear as ditempatkan di “lokasi sepatutnya”

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump, pada Ahad berkata dua kapal selam nuklear tiba di lokasi yang ditetapkan, hanya dua hari selepas beliau mengarahkan penempatannya, lapor agensi berita Xinhua. “Saya keluarkan kenyataan dan jawapannya ialah, kedua-dua kapal kini berada di rantau … di mana mereka sepatutnya berada,” kata Trump. Trump sebelum ini, pada Jumaat,… Continue reading

Tesla approves $29 billion share award for CEO Elon Musk

CALIFORNIA: Tesla has approved a share award worth approximately $29 billion for CEO Elon Musk, part of a new compensation deal to ensure his leadership as the company transitions from its struggling auto business to robotaxis and humanoid robots. The 96 million new shares serve as an initial “good faith” payment, honoring Musk’s 2018 $50… Continue reading

Flexible EPF pension approach needed under 13MP, says MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The first day of debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) motion in Parliament highlighted calls for a flexible approach to the proposed monthly pension scheme via Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings. Government and opposition MPs raised issues spanning social protection, education, and public welfare. Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) emphasised that… Continue reading

Mahkamah Rayuan tolak rayuan Bersatu isu 4 kerusi Sabah

PUTRAJAYA: Bersatu gagal dalam rayuannya untuk memperoleh kebenaran memulakan semakan kehakiman bagi mencabar keputusan Speaker Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul tidak mengisytiharkan kekosongan empat kerusi Parlimen di Sabah yang dimenangi bekas ahli parti itu semasa pilihan raya umum lepas. Panel tiga hakim Mahkamah Rayuan diketuai Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali, yang bersidang bersama-sama Datuk… Continue reading

Bayi lelaki hidup ditemui di pondok bas Pasir Puteh

PASIR PUTEH: Seorang bayi lelaki yang masih hidup ditemui di sebuah pondok bas di Jalan Lama Kulim menghala ke Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia Tok Bali di Pasir Puteh pada kira-kira 1 tengah hari tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Pasir Puteh Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria berkata bayi yang cukup sifat itu dibalut dengan kain pelekat dan diletakkan… Continue reading

Police seek help to find missing man at Bukit Tabur in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 43-year-old man with a mental disability who went missing near Bukit Tabur. Norhafsham Nazri was last seen on Aug 1 in Kampung Warisan Taman Melawati. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail confirmed a report was filed by the victim’s father on Aug 2.… Continue reading

Sunway iLabs, Cradle Fund team up to launch Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab

PETALING JAYA: In a strategic leap to supercharge innovation across Southeast Asia, Sunway iLabs, the innovation arm of Sunway Group, is partnering with Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd to launch the Startup Deep Tech Ventures Lab (DTVL) – a transformative six-month co-creation programme dedicated to building and scaling high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) and deep technology startups.… Continue reading

Perbahasan RMK13: Isu KWSP, pendidikan & kebajikan rakyat dibangkitkan

KUALA LUMPUR: Sesi perbahasan hari pertama usul Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) di Dewan Rakyat menyaksikan pelbagai isu kritikal dibangkitkan oleh wakil rakyat dari kedua-dua pihak kerajaan dan pembangkang. Fokus utama perbincangan merangkumi perlindungan sosial, reformasi pendidikan, dan langkah menyokong kesejahteraan rakyat. Cadangan KWSP Fleksibel Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) menekankan pentingnya pendekatan fleksibel dalam… Continue reading

Kelantan MB urges preachers to tackle modern challenges, protect Muslim identity

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud has called on preachers in the state to deepen their understanding of contemporary challenges to effectively counter negative influences threatening Muslim faith and identity. He highlighted the urgency of this task, given rapid technological advancements and the widespread availability of information. “Information spreads at lightning speed.… Continue reading