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Macra says Malaysia able to meet data centre cooling demand

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… Continue reading

ASEAN Navies’ City Parade in Penang draws 40,000 visitors

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… Continue reading

Kerjasama strategik model berkesan bangun tanah terbiar bagi penanaman padi – Abang Jo

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… Continue reading

Tanjung Manis Fishing Safari added to Sarawak tourism calendar from 2026

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… Continue reading

Aaliyah dominates 2025 Malaysia Ski & Wake Championships

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… Continue reading

Remaja 17 tahun antara lima ditahan berlumba motosikal di Muar

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… Continue reading

PGA minta pemasangan kawat berduri di sempadan dipercepat

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… Continue reading

YSIJ repairs homes for two struggling families in Mersing

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… Continue reading

Malaysia to expand healthcare with 81 wellness hubs by 2033

KUALA LANGAT: The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to establish 81 Wellness Hubs across Malaysia to enhance the national healthcare system. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that 33 hubs are already operational in urban and rural areas. He stated that the remaining 48 hubs will be completed by 2033 to further support community… Continue reading

KKM Sasar 81 Wellness Hub Seluruh Negara Menjelang 2033

KUALA LANGAT: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) menyasarkan untuk membangunkan 81 buah Wellness Hub di seluruh negara dalam usahanya untuk memperkasakan ekosistem penjagaan kesihatan negara. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata setakat ini, sebanyak 33 buah fasiliti itu telah diwujudkan, meliputi kawasan bandar dan luar bandar dengan baki 48 fasiliti serupa dijangka dapat dicapai… Continue reading

Man arrested for setting fire to Johor Bahru council tow truck

JOHOR BAHRU: Police have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) tow truck last Friday. The incident occurred at the vehicle storage depot at Lot 1, Johor Bahru Waterfront. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat said the arson stemmed from the suspect’s anger after his Perodua… Continue reading

APMM laksana 851 tangkapan libat rampasan hampir RM84 juta

PUTRAJAYA: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM) melaksanakan 851 kes tangkapan melibatkan pelbagai kesalahan dari Januari hingga Julai tahun ini, dengan nilai keseluruhan rampasan dianggarkan hampir RM84 juta. Pemangku Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Operasi) APMM Laksamana Muda Maritim Mohd Zawawi Abdullah berkata kes berkenaan antaranya melibatkan pencerobohan nelayan asing, penyeludupan manusia, rokok, minuman keras, barangan bersubsidi serta… Continue reading

Heineken Malaysia posts softer results. declares 40 sen dividend

KUALA LUMPUR: Heineken Malaysia Bhd posted a dip in earnings for the second quarter and first half of financial year 2025 (FY25) as softer consumer sentiment and cost pressures weighed on its performance. For the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25), revenue fell 5% to RM540 million compared with RM565 million in the same quarter… Continue reading

Aira Azman wins third national squash title, Duncan Lee claims first

NATIONAL squash star Aira Azman continued her reign at the 40th National Championships 2025 by clinching her third straight title. The 20-year-old overcame her elder sister Aifa in a tense five-set final in the women’s premier category. Aira fought back to win 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 in a gripping match at the Penang International… Continue reading

GOF urges faster concertina wire installation at Malaysia-Thailand border

TUMPAT: The General Operations Force (GOF) has requested urgent installation of concertina wire along a 1.8-kilometre stretch from Pos Ibrahim Pencen to Muhibbah bridge in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas. Commander of the Southeast Brigade Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid stated the area is a hotspot for illegal crossings and smuggling. He revealed smugglers… Continue reading

German chancellor Merz to join Zelenskiy for Trump talks in Washington

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other European leaders on a visit to Washington for discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump about Ukraine, the German government said on Sunday. “The talks will address, among other things, security guarantees, territorial issues, and continued support for Ukraine in its defence against… Continue reading

Five arrested for illegal racing in Muar, including teenager

MUAR: Police arrested five motorcyclists, including a teenager, for illegal street racing and dangerous stunts early this morning. The suspects, aged between 17 and 28, were detained during Op Samseng Jalanan at approximately 3.55 am. They were caught performing the ‘Superman’ stunt and riding recklessly on Jalan Pintasan Temenggung Ahmad. All five have been remanded… Continue reading

EU’s von der Leyen to meet Trump in White House

EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X that she will be meeting U.S. President Donald Trump along with other European leaders in the White House on Monday at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. She also said that she will welcome Zelenskiy in Brussels later on Sunday and… Continue reading

Malaysians use AI in shopping at rate that outpaces global average: Adyen

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian consumers are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in their shopping habits at a rate far higher than the global average, positioning the country as one of the fastest-growing AI-driven retail markets in the world, according to the Adyen Retail Report 2025. The study, released recently by global financial technology platform Adyen, revealed that… Continue reading

MMEA seizes RM84 million in maritime offences from Jan-July 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) recorded 851 seizure cases worth RM84 million from January to July 2025. Acting deputy director-general of operations Rear Admiral (M) Mohd Zawawi Abdullah stated these cases involved foreign fishermen, human trafficking, and smuggling of goods. “No arrests for firearms smuggling yet, but MMEA collaborates with enforcement agencies to… Continue reading

Downgraded Hurricane Erin lashes Caribbean with rain

WASHINGTON: Offshore Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm early Sunday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides. The first hurricane of what is expected to be a particularly intense Atlantic season, Erin briefly strengthened into a “catastrophic” Category 5 storm before its windspeeds weakened.… Continue reading

Sun Bus aims to be leading player in Asean EV bus market

JOHOR BAHRU: Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd aims to be among Malaysia’s top three bus manufacturers within five to 10 years and a leading player in the Asean electric vehicle (EV) bus market. Its chief executive officer, Shyan Phang, said the outlook for Malaysia’s EV bus sector remains strong, driven by government plans to procure… Continue reading

Downgraded Hurricane Erin lashes Caribbean with rain

Protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal

TEL AVIV: Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel Sunday calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, as the military prepares a new offensive. The protests come more than a week after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans to capture Gaza City, following 22… Continue reading

Indonesian woman detained at KLIA2 over suspicious passport stamp

PUTRAJAYA: An Indonesian woman was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) after immigration officers discovered a suspicious security stamp in her passport. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) stated that initial investigations revealed she had entered Malaysia via the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex in Tanjung Kupang, Johor. “However, further checks… Continue reading

Mat Korro knocks out Thai rival to reach MFN Mega 8 final

YUSKHAIRUL YUSOF, known as Mat Korro, delivered a stunning performance by knocking out Thailand’s Mohama Arsuwan Mamingbakor, or Iwan, in the MFN International Mega 8 Pro Muaythai semi-final. The victory not only avenged his earlier loss but also secured his place in the final set for Arena of the Stars, Genting Highlands on December 6.… Continue reading

Ribuan rakyat Malaysia ‘serbu’ SPTC, teruja naiki 10 kapal tentera laut ASEAN

GEORGE TOWN: Suasana di Terminal Pelayaran Jeti Swettenham (SPCT) di sini hari ini meriah dengan kehadiran ribuan pengunjung yang begitu teruja untuk naik dan meneroka keadaan di dalam kapal tentera laut dari negara ASEAN termasuk Malaysia. Program yang diadakan sempena ASEAN Navies’ City Parade (ANCP) dan sambutan Hari Buletin 4.0 anjuran kerajaan negeri itu, berjaya… Continue reading

LAC Med receives SC approval for IPO, Main Market listing

PETALING JAYA: Medical devices and solutions provider LAC Med Bhd has received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to proceed with the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities. Founded in 2003, LAC Med has established itself over the past two decades as a solutions provider of… Continue reading

Polis tahan lelaki bakar lori tunda MBJB di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis menahan seorang lelaki tempatan yang dipercayai terlibat dalam kes membakar lori tunda milik Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB). Kejadian berlaku di depoh simpanan kenderaan, Lot 1 Johor Bahru Waterfront pada Jumaat lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan ACP Raub Selamat berkata siasatan awal menunjukkan kejadian berpunca daripada ketidakpuasan hati suspek. Suspek… Continue reading

Miliki cap keselamatan mencurigakan, wanita warga Indonesia ditahan di KLIA2 – AKPS

PUTRAJAYA: Seorang wanita warga Indonesia ditahan kerana memiliki cap keselamatan yang mencurigakan, semasa melalui pemeriksaan imigresen di balai berlepas Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur Terminal 2 (KLIA2), semalam. Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan hasil siasatan awal mendapati, wanita tersebut memasuki Malaysia melalui imigresen Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, Tanjung Kupang,… Continue reading

Puluhan cedera selepas gempa bumi 6 magnitud landa tengah Indonesia

JAKARTA: Sekurang-kurangnya 29 orang cedera, termasuk dua dalam keadaan kritikal, selepas gempa bumi berukuran 6 magnitud melanda pulau Sulawesi di tengah Indonesia pada pagi Ahad, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa) yang memetik seorang pegawai. Seramai 13 mangsa yang cedera telah dikejarkan ke kemudahan perubatan di daerah Poso dan Tokorondo di wilayah Sulawesi Tengah akibat kecederaan… Continue reading

Air Canada to resume flights after directive ending strike

AIR CANADA said it planned to resume flights on Sunday after the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) acted on a directive from Canada’s Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to end the strike resulting in the suspension of more than 700 flights. The CIRB directed Air Canada to resume airline operations and for all Air Canada and… Continue reading

Air Canada to resume flights after directive ending strike

AIR CANADA plans to resume flights later on Sunday, a day after the government issued a directive to end a cabin crew strike that caused the suspension of around 700 daily flights, stranding more than 100,000 passengers. Thousands of Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job on Saturday, for the first time since 1985,… Continue reading

Modi’s tax overhaul to strain finances but boost image amid US trade tensions

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s deepest tax cuts in eight years will strain government revenues but are winning praise from businesses and political pundits who say they will bolster his image in an ongoing trade fight with Washington. In the biggest tax overhaul since 2017, Modi’s government on Saturday announced sweeping changes to… Continue reading

Hungary marks 100 years of boxing with 100 matches

BUDAPEST: A hundred boxing matches and thousands of visitors marked the 100th anniversary of the Hungarian Boxing Association on Saturday at Heroes’ Square in central Budapest amid a sweltering 36-degree Celsius heat warning, reported Xinhua. The Hungarian Boxing Association was founded on August 17, 1925, at the Park Hotel in the Hungarian capital. Throughout Olympic… Continue reading

GOF foils smuggling of 3,700 plants worth RM870,000 in Pasir Mas

KOTA BHARU: The 8th Battalion of the General Operations Force successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt involving 3,700 ornamental plants. The interception occurred along Jalan Rantau Panjang Lama near Pos Pok Teh Kana in Pasir Mas on Friday. Southeast Brigade GOF Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid confirmed the seizure included 2,000 bamboo saplings… Continue reading

Pelajar kolej ditemui mati di Subang Jaya, disyaki dibunuh

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pelajar wanita sebuah kolej ditemui mati dalam keadaan mencurigakan di rumah keluarganya di USJ 2/1, Subang Jaya. Mangsa yang berusia sekitar 20-an ditemui tergantung pada kipas siling di ruang tamu tingkat dua rumah tersebut. Ketua Polis Daerah Subang Jaya ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat mengesahkan pihaknya menerima laporan daripada bapa mangsa pada… Continue reading

Jangan campur aduk isu undang-undang dan politik – Ahmad Zahid

PASIR SALAK: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menasihatkan pemimpin parti politik agar membezakan antara isu perundangan dan politik demi mengekalkan keharmonian dalam Kerajaan Perpaduan. Ahmad Zahid yang juga Presiden UMNO berkata, tindakan undang-undang perlu diambil terhadap sebarang pelanggaran, manakala isu politik wajar diselesaikan melalui saluran politik yang sewajarnya. “Kita tidak mahu… Continue reading

PGA gagalkan cubaan seludup 3,700 pokok di Pasir Mas

KOTA BHARU: Batalion 8 Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) merampas 3,700 pokok pelbagai jenis dipercayai cuba diseludup ke negara ini selepas menahan sebuah lori di Jalan Rantau Panjang berdekatan Pos Pok Teh Kana di Pasir Mas, Jumaat lepas. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata kesemua pokok itu terdiri daripada 2,000… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid urges separation of legal and political issues for unity

PASIR SALAK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for a clear distinction between legal and political issues to safeguard the stability of the Unity Government. Ahmad Zahid, who is also UMNO president, emphasised that legal violations must be addressed through the justice system, while political disputes should be resolved within… Continue reading

Deputy PM warns against abuse of rank in defence forces

PASIR SALAK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued a stern warning to defence and security personnel against misusing their authority. He expressed full support for Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar’s zero-tolerance stance on power abuse. “I agree with his statement that firm action will be… Continue reading

More than 150 missing in flood-hit northwest Pakistan: provincial disaster agency

PESHAWAR: More than 150 people are missing in northwest Pakistan, the head of the provincial disaster authority said Sunday, after flash floods that have killed at least 344 people in the country. Thousands of rescuers were battling rain and knee-deep mud, digging homes out from under massive boulders in a desperate search for survivors. “In… Continue reading

College student found dead in Subang Jaya home, police suspect murder

KUALA LUMPUR: A female college student was found dead in her family home in USJ 2/1, Subang Jaya, Selangor. The victim, in her 20s, was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan on the second floor of the house. Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat confirmed the incident occurred on Thursday (Aug 14).… Continue reading

Three US states to send National Guard Troops to Washington

WASHINGTON: The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio announced on Saturday that they will send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington to reinforce the deployment ordered by President Donald Trump, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The United States (US) state of West Virginia plans to send 300 to 400 National Guard… Continue reading

Show patriotism proudly, fly Jalur Gemilang without fear – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged Malaysians to embrace patriotism by flying the Jalur Gemilang without hesitation. Fahmi, also the MADANI Government spokesperson, stated that public enthusiasm for national symbols should not be undermined by fearmongering. “Do not be afraid to put up the Jalur Gemilang. Don’t feel scared.” He noted that… Continue reading

Sebutan inkues kes Zara Qairina di Mahkamah esok – Peguam

KOTA KINABALU: Mahkamah Majistret di sini menetapkan sebutan inkues berhubung kematian pelajar Zara Qairina Mahathir pada 9 pagi esok. Peguam Hamid Ismail yang mewakili ibu mangsa Noraidah Lamat, 45, mengesahkan perkara itu kepada Bernama hari ini, dan memaklumkan beliau telah dimaklumkan mengenai prosiding berkenaan oleh Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC). “Ya, benar esok (inkues),” katanya sambil… Continue reading

Inquest into Zara Qairina’s death to be mentioned tomorrow in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into the death of 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir will be mentioned at the Magistrate’s Court here tomorrow. The hearing is scheduled for 9 am, as confirmed by counsel Hamid Ismail, who represents the victim’s mother, Noraidah Lamat. Hamid stated that they were notified by the Attorney General’s Chambers about the… Continue reading

Israel says struck Huthi ‘energy infrastructure site’ in Yemen

Ahmad Zahid pushes for KEMAS contract staff permanent posts in Budget 2026

PASIR SALAK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hopes the proposal to convert KEMAS contract staff into permanent positions will be part of Budget 2026. He stated the plan is under discussion and would not require new posts or extra expenditure. “If implemented, this can set a precedent for other contract roles… Continue reading

Dog found skinned in Melaka, animal rights group seeks justice

THE Stray Animal Foundation Malaysia (SAFM) has condemned a shocking act of animal cruelty in Krubong, Melaka, where a dog was found with its skin removed in the Krubong Industrial Area. SAFM is calling on the police and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) to immediately investigate the incident and take decisive action against those… Continue reading