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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KANGAR: Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS) Perlis kekal beriltizam memperkasa wanita luar bandar, terutama usahawan di bawah bimbingannya. Pengarah KEMAS Perlis Mohamad Zaki Ismail menyatakan golongan ini akan terus dibantu menguasai bidang perniagaan selaras program Wanita Inspirasiku bertemakan “Wanita Desa Ke Global”. “Kami berharap usahawan bimbingan KEMAS dapat tingkatkan pendapatan keluarga dan kembangkan pasaran produk hingga…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menghulurkan sumbangan kepada pesakit kanser pangkal hidung tahap empat, Mohd Sharul Ikmal dan pesara tentera dikenali sebagai Pak Nik Soh, yang diuji hampir hilang penglihatan akibat masalah saraf mata. Bantuan berkenaan disampaikan kepada kedua-dua penerima dari Taman Balok Jaya, Kuantan itu oleh Setiausaha Politik kepada Perdana Menteri…
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KUANTAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided financial assistance to two individuals facing severe health challenges. The aid was delivered on his behalf by political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi during the Ziarah MADANI programme in Taman Balok Jaya. Mohd Sharul Ikmal, a 27-year-old battling stage-four nasal cancer, was among the recipients. “I…
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MARC MARQUEZ claimed his ninth win of the season at the Austrian MotoGP, further solidifying his championship lead. The Ducati rider, starting fourth on the grid, overtook pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap 20 before pulling clear for victory. Rookie Fermin Aldeguer pushed hard in the closing stages but finished second, marking his best career result…
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KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan Sabah memperuntukkan hampir RM600,000 bagi membantu pekerja gig dalam sektor e-hailing membuka akaun Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP). Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata sebanyak 11,109 permohonan diterima daripada pekerja e-hailing untuk membuat caruman berkenaan. “Ini bagi membantu mereka (pekerja e-hailing) yang masih belum membuka akaun KWSP,” katanya berucap merasmikan Program…
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NIBONG TEBAL: The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued two notices following a fatal accident on Jalan Air Lintas. The accident occurred while a contractor was repairing a road section that failed the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test. Penang DOSH stated that a motorcycle hit a warning sign at high speed…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor (YSIJ) menyalurkan bantuan baik pulih kediaman kepada dua keluarga di Mersing yang ditimpa musibah akibat kerosakan rumah. Menerusi hantaran di Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar hari ini, kunci bagi rumah dibina baharu itu diserahkan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif YSIJ Mohd Anizam Jamian kepada dua penerima, Alim Mahroji dan Zuraidi Abd…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Koroner Kota Kinabalu, Sabah menetapkan untuk menjalankan inkues bagi menentukan punca dan sebab kematian Zara Qairina Mahathir esok, 18 Ogos. Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan perkara demikian susulan permohonan dibuat Pengarah Pendakwaan Negeri Sabah, selaras dengan peruntukan di bawah subseksyen 339(1) Kanun Tatacara Jenayah (Akta593). “Memandangkan kes ini…
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KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir will commence tomorrow at the Kota Kinabalu Coroner’s Court. The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) confirmed the date in a statement today. The Sabah State Prosecution Director requested the inquest under subsection 339(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The AGC stated that the case is of…
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FLUMINENSE goalkeeper Fabio has matched Peter Shilton’s all-time record for most competitive appearances in men’s football. The 44-year-old reached 1,390 matches during Fluminense’s 2-1 win over Fortaleza in Brazil’s Serie A on Saturday. Fabio could surpass Shilton’s milestone if he plays against America de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday. “I have to thank…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Peluncur Malaysia menguasai hari terakhir Kejohanan Ski Air dan Sukan Wake Malaysia 2025 di Kompleks Sukan Air, Putrajaya hari ini dan seperti yang dijangka, ratu luncur air negara Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah mendominasi kategori terbuka wanita dengan menyapu bersih ketiga-tiga acara iaitu slalom, tricks dan jump sekali gus muncul juara keseluruhan. Berada pada ranking…
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KUANTAN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is hosting the MADANI MSME Digital Grant (GDPM) Fest 2025 in Pahang to integrate healthcare MSMEs into technological advancements. The initiative seeks to promote future-ready digital solutions for MSMEs while enhancing efficiency in the healthcare sector. “Various activities like tech demonstrations, healthcare transformation talks, and VR experiences…
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ISTANBUL: Tiga orang maut dan lapan yang lain cedera selepas sekumpulan lelaki bersenjata melepaskan tembakan di sebuah restoran di Brooklyn, New York City (NYC) pada awal pagi Ahad, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Pesuruhjaya Polis Jessica Tisch berkata anggota polis bertindak balas terhadap laporan kejadian tembakan di Taste of the City Lounge di Franklin Avenue, Crown…
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KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government has set aside nearly RM600,000 to assist e-hailing workers in opening Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor revealed that 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers for the contributions. “This initiative aims to support those e-hailing workers who have yet to open an…
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ISTANBUL: Three people were killed and eight others wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire inside a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York City, early Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights just before…
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KANGAR: The Perlis Community Development Department (KEMAS) has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering rural women, especially those running businesses under its guidance. Director Mohamad Zaki Ismail emphasised ongoing efforts to strengthen women entrepreneurs through the Wanita Inspirasiku programme, themed “Rural Women Going Global”. “We hope rural women, particularly women entrepreneurs under KEMAS’ guidance, will be…
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GEMENCHEH: A headmistress of a Chinese national-type primary school in Gemenceh died after losing consciousness in the teachers’ room. Tampin police chief Supt Amiruddien Sariman confirmed receiving a report of the incident at 11.25 am. The victim had been resting in her room after feeling unwell earlier in the day. Initial investigations revealed she had…
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BAGHDAD: Iraqi authorities have begun excavating the site of a mass grave believed to contain thousands of victims of the Islamic State (IS) group near Mosul city, the project’s director told AFP on Sunday. The first phase, which was launched on August 10, includes surface-level excavation at the Khasfa site, director Ahmed al-Assadi said. An…
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CAIRO: Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday that Israel’s plan to relocate residents from Gaza City constitutes a “new wave of genocide and displacement” for hundreds of thousands of residents in the area. The group said the planned deployment of tents and other shelter equipment by Israel into southern Gaza was a “blatant deception”.…
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LONDON: European leaders including from Germany, France and Britain will accompany Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet Donald Trump in Washington, they said on Sunday, seeking to bolster him as the U.S. president presses Ukraine to accept a quick peace. Ahead of the Washington talks on Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British…
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LONDON: European leaders including from Germany, France and Britain will accompany Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet Donald Trump in Washington, they said on Sunday, seeking to bolster him as the U.S. president presses Ukraine to accept a quick peace. Ahead of the Washington talks on Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British…
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TAMPIN: Seorang guru besar sekolah jenis kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) di Gemencheh meninggal dunia selepas ditemukan tidak sedarkan diri di pejabatnya hari ini. Ketua Polis Daerah Tampin Supt Amiruddien Sariman berkata pihaknya menerima laporan kejadian pada pukul 11.25 pagi. Difahamkan mangsa sedang berehat di biliknya kerana kurang sihat sebelum kejadian. “Siasatan awal mendapati wanita berusia 44…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ) Bukit Aman akan merujuk semula kertas siasatan kes kematian pelajar Zara Qairina Mahathir ke Pejabat Peguam Negara, esok. Pengarahnya Datuk M Kumar berkata ia bagi mendapatkan nasihat dan arahan setelah tindakan siasatan lanjut dilaksanakan pasukan khas JSJ Bukit Aman. Setakat ini, polis telah merakam percakapan 195 saksi antaranya pelajar,…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Pemain wanita negara Aira Azman mengukuhkan penguasaannya selepas merangkul gelaran ketiga berturut-turut pada Kejohanan Skuasy Kebangsaan 2025 di Pusat Skuasy Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang hari ini. Pada edisi ke-40 kejohanan itu, juara bertahan berusia 20 tahun berkenaan menewaskan kakaknya Aifa, 23, dengan keputusan 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 pada aksi akhir kategori wanita. “Saya…
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MALAYSIA claimed two titles at the Malaysia International Challenge 2025 held at Perak Arena Badminton. The national team secured victories in the mixed doubles and men’s singles categories. An unseeded pair, Tan Zhi Yang and Nicole Tan, triumphed over Indonesia’s Kenzie Yoe and Luna Rianty Saffana in the mixed doubles final. The Malaysian duo won…
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MUKAH: Safari Memancing Tanjung Manis akan dimasukkan secara rasmi dalam kalendar pelancongan Sarawak bermula tahun hadapan. Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg berkata langkah itu selaras dengan usaha memperkukuh peranan Tanjung Manis dalam gelombang kedua pembangunan ekonomi negeri. “Pengiktirafan pada peringkat negeri akan membolehkan perancangan lebih tersusun dan memberi peluang kepada peserta antarabangsa…
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GEORGE TOWN: ASEAN Navies’ City Parade (ANCP) yang diadakan serentak dengan sambutan Hari Buletin 4.0 anjuran Kerajaan Pulau Pinang di Padang Kota Lama di sini hari ini berjaya menarik kehadiran lebih 40,000 pengunjung. Ketua Menteri Chow Kon Yeow berkata penganjuran bersama Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) itu dilihat dapat meningkatkan penyertaan dan memberi pengalaman luar…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will submit the investigation paper on the death of student Zara Qairina Mahathir to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) tomorrow. Director Datuk M Kumar stated this step is to seek advice on further investigative measures by the special task force handling the case. A total of 195…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is currently able to meet the influx of data centre cooling demand, said Malaysian Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Association (Macra) president Peter Tan. He said the country’s power grid infrastructure is highly developed and capable of supporting such growth. “Basically, when we have such an investment coming to our shores, yes, we are…
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GEORGE TOWN: The ASEAN Navies’ City Parade (ANCP) attracted over 40,000 visitors during its event at Padang Kota Lama. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted the collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to showcase advanced naval assets. “The strong turnout reflects Penang’s unity in diversity,” he said during the closing ceremony. The event featured…
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MUKAH: Kerjasama strategik antara sektor swasta dan pemilik tanah tempatan boleh menjadi model berkesan untuk membangunkan tanah terbiar bagi penanaman padi secara komersial yang memberikan situasi menang-menang kepada kedua-dua pihak, kata Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Beliau berkata pendekatan itu bukan sahaja mampu menjana pendapatan konsisten kepada pemilik tanah, tetapi juga membolehkan…
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MUKAH: The Tanjung Manis Fishing Safari will be officially included in Sarawak’s tourism calendar starting next year. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this move aims to position the event as a major attraction for international anglers. He highlighted the event’s role in strengthening Tanjung Manis’ contribution to the state’s second wave…
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NATIONAL waterski queen Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 Malaysia Ski & Wake Championships. She swept all four events in the women’s open category, including slalom, tricks, jump, and overall. Ranked seventh in the world for jump, Aaliyah cleared 42.6 metres and scored 7,320 points in tricks. Her closest rival, Indonesia’s…
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MUAR: Seorang remaja berusia 17 tahun antara lima individu ditahan kerana terlibat dalam perlumbaan motosikal haram dan aksi berbahaya di Jalan Pintasan Temenggung Ahmad. Ketua Polis Daerah Muar ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz memaklumkan kesemua suspek berumur antara 17 hingga 28 tahun itu ditahan pada jam 3.55 pagi. Operasi Samseng Jalanan berjaya menahan mereka selepas…
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TUMPAT: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) memohon pemasangan kawat berduri di laluan 1.8 kilometer dari Pos Ibrahim Pencen ke Jambatan Muhibbah di Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas dipercepatkan. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata laluan itu sering digunakan untuk aktiviti haram termasuk penyeludupan barangan. Beliau berkata pemasangan kawat berduri sebelum ini…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Two families in Mersing district received much-needed aid to repair their homes after facing severe hardships. One family’s house was struck by an express bus, while the other suffered a fire due to a short circuit. Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor (YSIJ) stepped in to rebuild the damaged homes, offering relief to the affected…
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