ALOR SETAR: Police have detained seven individuals over a counterfeit money scam involving fake RM100 notes in Langkawi. The suspects, comprising five men and two women aged 24 to 36, were arrested in two separate operations. Langkawi police chief ACP Shariman Ashari confirmed four reports of counterfeit notes being used in Chenang, Padang Matsirat, and…
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ALOR SETAR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) detained a Thai woman for attempting to smuggle diesel at a petrol station in Kuala Nerang. The suspect, aged in her 40s, was arrested following a public tip-off and intelligence gathered by KPDN enforcement officers. Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin, Kedah KPDN director, stated that the…
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KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Army detained 10 Myanmar nationals attempting to cross into Malaysia illegally from Thailand. The group, consisting of four men and six women, ranged in age from 19 to 35 years old. Some of them were found carrying Myanmar identification documents and passports during the arrest. Authorities also confiscated personal belongings, including…
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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER delivered a dramatic 82-foot birdie chip on the 17th hole to seal victory at the BMW Championship. The world number one carded a three-under 67 to finish at 15-under 265, two strokes ahead of Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre. Scheffler became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2006-07 to win five or more times…
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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER delivered a dramatic 82-foot birdie chip on the 17th hole to seal victory at the BMW Championship. The world number one carded a three-under 67 to finish at 15-under 265, two strokes ahead of Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre. Scheffler became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2006-07 to win five or more times…
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A Malaysian man recently shared his grouses over the Visit Malaysia 2026 billboards, criticising its simple and plain design. Shared on Threads, an image of the billboard attached showed the Visit Malaysia 2026 logo alongside its mascots, two sun bears, official website and social media tags all in front of a plain white background. “First…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Sidang Dewan Rakyat hari ini memberi tumpuan kepada isu penyeludupan daging khinzir, status pembinaan Lebuhraya Pan Borneo serta trend peletakan jawatan dalam kalangan doktor dan jururawat di hospital kerajaan. Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) mengemukakan soalan kepada Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan mengenai tindakan MAQIS menangani penyeludupan daging khinzir yang berisiko membawa penyakit…
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ALOR SETAR: Polis Langkawi berjaya menahan tujuh individu termasuk dua wanita yang disyaki terlibat dalam kegiatan penipuan menggunakan wang palsu di beberapa premis perniagaan sekitar pulau itu pada 16 Ogos lalu. Ketua Polis Daerah Langkawi ACP Shariman Ashari mengesahkan pihaknya telah menerima empat laporan berhubung penggunaan wang kertas RM100 palsu dalam transaksi pembelian di kawasan…
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ALOR SETAR: Seorang wanita warga Thailand ditahan kerana disyaki cuba menyeludup minyak diesel menggunakan kenderaan dengan nombor pendaftaran palsu di sebuah stesen minyak di Kuala Nerang. Pengarah KPDN Kedah Muhammad Nizam Jamaludin berkata penahanan dilakukan pada 16 Ogos hasil aduan orang awam dan risikan penguat kuasa. “Pemantauan mendapati sebuah pikap mengisi diesel sebelum menukar nombor…
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SPAIN’s Jon Rahm secured his second consecutive LIV Golf season title despite losing a playoff to Colombia’s Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis. Munoz birdied the first playoff hole to claim victory after both players finished on 22-under 191 at Chatham Hills. “First time I’ve ever beat him, so really proud of that and happy…
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SPAIN’s Jon Rahm secured his second consecutive LIV Golf season title despite losing a playoff to Colombia’s Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis. Munoz birdied the first playoff hole to claim victory after both players finished on 22-under 191 at Chatham Hills. “First time I’ve ever beat him, so really proud of that and happy…
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KOTA BHARU: Tentera Darat Malaysia (TDM) berjaya menahan 10 warga Myanmar yang cuba memasuki negara secara haram melalui Sungai Golok. Menurut kenyataan Markas Divisyen Kedua Infantri Malaysia (2 Divisyen), kesemua ditahan terdiri daripada empat lelaki dan enam wanita berusia antara 19 hingga 35 tahun. “Beberapa barangan peribadi seperti telefon bimbit dan wang tunai Malaysia, Myanmar…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat session today will focus on pressing issues including pork smuggling, the Pan Borneo Highway, and resignations in public healthcare. Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) will question the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security on enforcement against pork smuggling by MAQIS. He will also seek details on arrests made for pork…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s creative industry micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) need consistent, targeted support to reach their full economic potential, said creative economy veteran Zainariah Johari. She said artisans and small creative businesses form the backbone of the sector, yet are often overlooked in favour of big players. “The most important thing is the…
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MELAKA: Polis memohon kerjasama orang awam membantu siasatan kes kejam seekor anjing disiat kulit pada badan dan kepala secara hidup-hidup di kawasan perindustrian Krubong. Ketua Polis Daerah Melaka Tengah ACP Christopher Patit berkata kejadian itu mula disedari wakil beberapa pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) haiwan pada pukul 3 petang Jumaat lepas. “Pihak polis menerima laporan rasmi…
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LONDON: Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha such as “skibidi”, “delulu”, and “tradwife” are among 6,000 new entries added to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the past year. Cambridge University Press described “tradwife”, a blend of “traditional wife”, as reflecting a controversial social media trend embracing conventional gender roles. The…
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LONDON: Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha such as “skibidi”, “delulu”, and “tradwife” are among 6,000 new entries added to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the past year. Cambridge University Press described “tradwife”, a blend of “traditional wife”, as reflecting a controversial social media trend embracing conventional gender roles. The…
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IGA Swiatek secured her first Cincinnati Open final berth with a commanding 7-5, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina. The Polish star will now face Jasmine Paolini, who overcame Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 in a hard-fought semi-final. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is set to compete in her 13th WTA 1000 final. Paolini,…
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IGA Swiatek secured her first Cincinnati Open final berth with a commanding 7-5, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina. The Polish star will now face Jasmine Paolini, who overcame Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 in a hard-fought semi-final. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is set to compete in her 13th WTA 1000 final. Paolini,…
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LONDON: Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha such as “skibidi”, “delulu”, and “tradwife” are among 6,000 new entries added to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the past year. Cambridge University Press described “tradwife”, a blend of “traditional wife”, as reflecting a controversial social media trend embracing conventional gender roles. The…
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NEWCASTLE United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa. The 24-year-old becomes the club’s fourth summer signing after agreeing to a long-term deal. British media reports indicate the transfer fee was £39 million, with potential add-ons worth £4 million. Ramsey progressed through Villa’s academy and made 167 senior appearances for the…
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ESPANYOL pulled off a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid in their La Liga season opener. Atletico took the lead through a spectacular free-kick by Julian Alvarez in the 37th minute. Alvarez nearly doubled the advantage before the hour mark but struck the post instead. Espanyol equalised late through Miguel Rubio after a set-piece…
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PARIS Saint-Germain opened their Ligue 1 title defence with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nantes on Sunday. Vitinha’s second-half strike, aided by a deflection, proved decisive as PSG secured three points at Stade de la Beaujoire. The Portuguese midfielder’s effort in the 67th minute took a wicked deflection off Chidozie Awaziem before beating goalkeeper Anthony…
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JAPAN winger Ritsu Doan made an instant impact for Eintracht Frankfurt with two goals in their 5-0 German Cup first-round victory over fifth-tier Engers. The summer signing from Freiburg opened his account in first-half stoppage time with a composed finish after a driving run. Doan doubled his tally nine minutes after the break by cutting…
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LOS ANGELES: Horror thriller Weapons has secured the top spot at the North American box office for the second consecutive weekend with $25 million in ticket sales. The Warner Bros. production stars Julia Garner from Ozark and Josh Brolin of Avengers fame in a chilling tale about the unexplained vanishing of children from the same…
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LONDON: British actor Terence Stamp, who became famous for playing brooding villains and starred in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”, has died at the age of 87. His family confirmed the news on Sunday, stating he leaves behind a remarkable legacy in both acting and writing. “He leaves behind an extraordinary body…
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CHELSEA began their Premier League campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. The Blues, fresh from their Club World Cup triumph, lacked sharpness in attack. Palace thought they had taken an early lead through Eberechi Eze’s free-kick. VAR intervened, ruling out the goal due to Marc Guehi obstructing Chelsea’s wall. New signing Estevao…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are seeking information from TikTok in connection with a user who claimed to be a surgeon involved in the autopsy of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are jointly investigating the matter. “We are waiting for TikTok…
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THERE is nothing wrong with parents helping out their adult children from time to time. However, in certain situations — such as job applications — it is probably best not to get too involved. A Malaysian employer was recently taken aback after receiving a job application from the mother of a 25-year-old individual. In a…
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JERUSALEM: Israel confirmed it struck an energy infrastructure site in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday, targeting facilities linked to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels. A military statement said the operation hit “an energy infrastructure site that served the Huthi terrorist regime” near the rebel-held capital without specifying the exact location. Huthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported the attack…
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ISTANBUL: Hundreds of residents have fled their homes as firefighters battle a fierce wildfire sweeping through Turkey’s historic Gallipoli peninsula. The blaze began on Saturday in Canakkale province, rapidly spreading through dry hills near Gelibolu town along the strategic Dardanelles Strait. Canakkale governor Omer Toraman confirmed 250 people were evacuated from five villages overnight, with…
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ARSENAL began their Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored the decisive goal after capitalising on a goalkeeping error by United’s stand-in shot-stopper Altay Bayindir. The Italian defender headed into an empty net after Bayindir misjudged a Declan Rice corner in the 13th minute. Despite…
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OICHA: At least nine people died when a militia linked to Islamic State launched an overnight attack in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces targeted civilians in Oicha town, looting shops and burning homes between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Local civil group leader Isaac Kavalami confirmed eight civilians and one…
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BOGOTÁ: Gunmen killed seven people at a pool hall in Ecuador’s Santo Domingo city, police confirmed on Sunday, marking the latest deadly attack in the nation’s escalating gang violence crisis. National police reported the victims died from gunshot wounds in the nightlife district of Santo Domingo, located 150 kilometres west of Quito. Authorities are investigating…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2030 and across its entire value chain by 2050. This ambition is supported by key initiatives such as reducing fossil-based materials in packaging, improving energy efficiency across facilities,…
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PETALING JAYA: Over 27,000 students were reported to have left public schools nationwide last year, a statistic that has drawn concern it may unfairly reflect on teachers and schools if released without context. National Union of the Teaching Profession secretary-general Fouzi Singon warned that the way such data is presented could distort public perception. He…
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MELAKA: Police are seeking public assistance in an animal cruelty case involving a severely injured dog found in the Krubong industrial area. The dog suffered extensive injuries, including fur and skin stripped from parts of its body and head. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit confirmed receiving a report at 2.43 pm today. He…
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KOTA MARUDU: A total of 863 youth from Kota Kinabalu and Labuan took part in the Borneo Zone 1 Kembara Jumpa Orang Muda (Kembara JOM) 2.0 programme. The event was held at Kampung Tagaroh from August 15 to 17. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli highlighted the programme’s role in strengthening rural youth empowerment.…
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BAYSHONAI KALAY: Aziz Ahmed, a local schoolteacher in Buner, northwestern Pakistan said the thunder accompanying recent torrential rains was so loud he thought the “end of the world had come”. Water, rocks and trees were swept down the mountainside after two days of intense monsoon rains, burying people and homes in their path. “You can…
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KOTA BHARU: The 8th Battalion of the General Operations Force seized timber worth over RM19 million in raids on two sawmills in Tanah Merah. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid confirmed the first seizure involved 33 bundles of timber, logs, processing equipment, and a lorry near Jalan Bukit Kechik. Investigations…
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MARC MARQUEZ claimed his first-ever victory at the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian MotoGP. The Ducati rider secured his ninth win of the season, further solidifying his lead in the championship standings. Starting fourth on the grid, Marquez overtook pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap 20 before pulling away for his sixth straight win. Rookie…
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IMMIGRATION FC pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against Terengganu FC in the FA Cup round of 16 first leg at Batu Kawan State Stadium. Brazilian striker Joao Pedro emerged as the match-winner with a dramatic 91st-minute header to secure a vital advantage for Immigration FC. The return leg will take place in Kuala Terengganu…
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PETALING JAYA: Plans to set up autism centres in every state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) have been welcomed as a long-overdue step in providing specialised support for children with autism. Johor Disabled Children Charitable and Cares Organisation founder and president Dr Yahya Haidrus said the move recognised that early intervention and structured learning…
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PETALING JAYA: Educationists and disability advocates have urged Malaysia’s university admissions system to drop automatic course restrictions on persons with disabilities (PwD) following the recent case of an autistic student who was reportedly disqualified from entering a public university because of his condition. They said admissions must move away from across-the-board restrictions and instead adopt…
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KOTA BHARU: Batalion 8 Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) merampas pelbagai jenis kayu membabitkan nilai lebih RM19 juta selepas melakukan pemeriksaan ke atas dua kilang kayu secara berasingan di Tanah Merah, semalam. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata rampasan pertama dilakukan di sebuah kilang kayu dekat Jalan Bukit Kechik, membabitkan…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are seeking information from TikTok in connection with a user who claimed to be a surgeon involved in the autopsy of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are jointly investigating the matter. “We are waiting for TikTok…
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed “big progress” on Russia, days after meeting his counterpart from that country, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska for a high-stakes summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, without elaborating – AFP
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in Brussels on Sunday, said the current front lines in his country’s war against Russia should be the basis for peace talks. “We need real negotiations, which means we can start where the front line is now,“ Zelenskiy said, adding that European leaders supported this. Zelenskiy reiterated his position…
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THE United States will keep trying to create a scenario to help end Russia’s war with Ukraine, but that might not be possible, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS on Sunday. “If peace is not going to be possible here and this is just going to continue on as a war, people will…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Imigresen FC (IFC) mencipta kejutan dalam saingan Piala FA selepas menundukkan Terengganu FC (TFC) 2-1, dalam aksi penuh dramatik pada minit akhir perlawanan pertama pusingan 16 di Stadium Negeri Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, petang tadi. Penyerang import Brazil Joao Pedro muncul wira tuan rumah, apabila menyempurnakan peluang pada minit ke-91, sekali gus memberikan…
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