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Malaysia strengthens economic zones to bridge regional development gaps

KUALA LUMPUR: The government continues intensifying efforts to attract investments into special economic zone development areas to bridge regional gaps throughout the 13th Malaysia Plan period. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan stated that investment attraction efforts include electrical and electronics industries, natural resources, trade and cargo, and downstream rubber-based industries through multi-party… Continue reading

Raja Muda of Perlis urges mosque officials to uphold good conduct and morals

KANGAR: The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has decreed that mosque officials and committee members must always observe good manners and morals in every aspect of administration and community interactions. He stated that maintaining trustworthiness, sincerity, courtesy, and mutual respect among congregants while avoiding disputes forms the foundation for blessings and… Continue reading

Malaysia dan Australia gesa penyelesaian aman isu Laut China Selatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia dan Australia mengulangi kebimbangan terhadap perkembangan di Laut China Selatan dan menyuarakan keperluan untuk menyelesaikan isu berkenaan secara aman selaras dengan undang-undang antarabangsa, khususnya Konvensyen Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu Mengenai Undang-Undang Laut 1982 (UNCLOS). Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin dan Timbalan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Pertahanan Australia Richard Marles menyatakan bahawa… Continue reading

RUU pindaan kewarganegaraan akan berkuat kuasa Jun atau Julai tahun depan

PUTRAJAYA: Rang Undang-Undang Perlembagaan Pindaan 2024 berkaitan kewarganegaraan akan dikuatkuasakan pada Jun atau Julai tahun depan. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata RUU berkenaan kini berada pada peringkat penelitian beberapa pihak termasuk Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara dan hanya dikuatkuasakan selepas mendapat perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. “Sekarang kita tengah buat persiapan,“ katanya… Continue reading

Polisi pendigitalan data sektor awam dirangka untuk agenda teknologi

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Digital Negara sedang merangka polisi pendigitalan data sektor awam sebagai sebahagian daripada agenda pembangunan teknologi baharu menerusi Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13. Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo berkata polisi pendigitalan data itu akan merangkumi aspek pengenalpastian data yang wujud dalam semua kementerian serta agensi kerajaan. “Ini bagi memastikan data itu sama ada dalam bentuk… Continue reading

Urban Renewal Bill 2025 tabled with consent thresholds for redevelopment

KUALA LUMPUR: The Urban Renewal Bill 2025 has been tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming presented the bill, confirming the second reading will occur during the current parliamentary session. This proposed legislation establishes consent thresholds and requirements for implementing urban renewal projects nationwide.… Continue reading

Kelantan folk advises postponing travel to Thailand after Tak Bai bomb attack

KOTA BHARU: Malaysians should postpone all non-essential travel to Thailand following yesterday’s bomb attack in Tak Bai, Narathiwat. State Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Kamaruddin Md Nor emphasised that safety must remain the top priority for anyone still needing to visit the neighbouring country. “Bombing incidents in Thailand are not new. So… Continue reading

Kedah mohon kelonggaran hasil benih padi sendiri tangani kekurangan

ALOR SETAR: Kerajaan Kedah berharap Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan memberi kelonggaran kepada negeri ini untuk menghasilkan benih padi sendiri bagi menangani kekurangan bekalan. Menteri Besar Kedah Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor berkata para petani di negeri itu sudah sekian lama berdepan isu bekalan benih padi yang menjejaskan hasil tanaman mereka. “Sesuai dengan Kedah… Continue reading

Malaysia expands skills certification to level 8 to elevate TVET pathway

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry is expanding the Malaysian Skills Certification System to include levels six, seven and eight beyond the current levels one to five. Minister Steven Sim stated this expansion will be achieved through amendments to the National Skills Development Act 2006. “It aims to elevate Technical and Vocational Education and Training… Continue reading

No casualties in Paya Terubong landslide after heavy rain

GEORGE TOWN: Residents of three houses experienced anxious moments when heavy rain lasting over three hours from noon today triggered a landslide near their premises on Jalan Paya Terubong. No casualties occurred during the incident that unfolded this afternoon. Penang Fire and Rescue Department Operations Commander Mohamad Syafizani Mohd Rosli confirmed they received an emergency… Continue reading

Penang urges parents to bring children for free measles rubella jabs

GEORGE TOWN: Parents should not hesitate to bring their children for free Measles-Rubella vaccinations during the ongoing state immunisation drive. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen confirmed the programme targets children aged six to fifty nine months born between August 2020 and January 2025. “Measles and Rubella are highly contagious… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat passes 13th Malaysia Plan for 2026-2030 development

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today approved the motion for the 13th Malaysia Plan, the country’s strategic five-year development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, through a majority voice vote. The 13MP motion was debated over eight days beginning August 4, with participation from 161 Members of Parliament, followed by a four-day ministerial winding-up session that… Continue reading

Malaysia tables Atomic Energy Licensing Bill to strengthen nuclear safety

KUALA LUMPUR: The Atomic Energy Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2025 has been tabled for its first reading in Parliament to enhance nuclear safety and security regulations. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang presented the bill which broadens the scope of existing atomic energy legislation. “The proposed new Section 2A aims to make provisions for… Continue reading

Health Ministry finalising report on proposed vape ban, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: A detailed report on the proposed ban of e-cigarettes and vapes is being finalised by a Health Ministry expert committee, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the report, which also considers the use of prohibited substances in vape liquids, including drugs, will be presented to the Cabinet once completed,… Continue reading

Melaka launches G.A.M.A programme to combat bullying in boarding schools

MELAKA: The state government will launch the Anti-Bullying Movement for Boarding School Students (G.A.M.A) Programme next week through the State Education Department. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman described the programme as “a strategic initiative and added value to the 2019 formation of the Melaka Anti-Bullying Task Force”. “The… Continue reading

MPs draft hate speech guidelines for multi-ethnic society

KUALA LUMPUR: The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Racial and Religious Harmony is drafting comprehensive guidelines to define hate speech standards suitable for the nation’s multi-ethnic society. This document will provide clear definitions and enforcement standards for hate speech and 3R issues under existing legislation. “The proposal to draft this document was agreed upon at… Continue reading

Predator threats cause ikan kelah to leave Lake Kenyir sanctuary

KUALA TERENGGANU: Disturbances caused by predators have been identified as the factor behind the recent absence of fish at the Kelah Sanctuary, Lake Kenyir, according to the Central Terengganu Development Authority (Ketengah). In a statement today, Ketengah said that threats from predators like otters had made the fish less calm, prompting them to move away… Continue reading

Pegawai masjid dan jawatankuasa kariah perlu sentiasa jaga adab, akhlak – Raja Muda Perlis

KANGAR: Raja Muda Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail hari ini bertitah setiap pegawai masjid dan jawatankuasa kariah perlu sentiasa menjaga adab dan akhlak dalam setiap urusan pentadbiran dan interaksi dengan masyarakat. Baginda bertitah sikap amanah, ikhlas, sopan, menghormati sesama ahli kariah serta mengelakkan sebarang perselisihan yang boleh mencemarkan nama baik masjid atau surau, asas… Continue reading

Court of Appeal reduces welder’s jail term for stepdaughter sexual assault

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reduced a welder’s prison sentence from 24 years to 16 years for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on four separate occasions. A three-member bench led by Justice Datuk Azman Abdullah allowed the 57-year-old man’s appeal and reduced each charge’s sentence from six years to four years. The court ordered the… Continue reading

RM1.4b sought for smallholder oil palm replanting: Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: An allocation of RM1.4 billion under the Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme (TSPKS 2.0), applied for by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities for five years, is targeted to cover oil palm replanting across 82,979 hectares (ha). Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the allocation forms part… Continue reading

Evergreen Max Cash Q2 FY25 profit jumps 66% as revenue doubles

KUALA LUMPUR: Pawnbroking service provider Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (EMCC) continued to deliver strong growth for Q2 FY25, ending June 30, 2025, with revenue growing 100.8% year-on-year (YoY) to RM48.8 million from RM24.3 million in Q2 FY24. Net profit for Q2 surged 65.8% YoY to RM9.3 million compared to RM5.6 million in Q2 FY24.… Continue reading

Maxis posts higher net profit of RM398m in second quarter

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM398 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25), up 11.8% from RM356 million in the same quarter last year. However, Malaysia’s leading integrated telco said its revenue edged down 0.9% to RM2.56 billion in the quarter under review from RM2.58 billion previously.… Continue reading

Australia supports Malaysia’s ASEAN leadership, will recognise Palestine at UNGA

KUALA LUMPUR: Australia has expressed strong support for Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair, particularly in addressing key regional issues such as the Myanmar conflict, the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire efforts, and Timor Leste’s accession to the regional bloc. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the message was conveyed by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister… Continue reading

M’sian delivery rider allegedly made to leave IC with security guard during food drop-off

A delivery rider recently confronted an apartment security guard after he was allegedly asked to hand over his identification card (IC) while dropping off a customer’s food. According to Malaysian law, security guards are not authorised to hold anyone’s IC, National Registration Department (NRD). NRD confirmed that only five categories of people are allowed to… Continue reading

TSH Resources’ H1’25 earnings beat expectations: Berjaya Research

PETALING JAYA: TSH Resources Bhd’s first-half 2025 revenue aligned with Berjaya Research Sdn Bhd’s expectations, but earnings came in stronger than anticipated, making up 72.5% of the research firm’s prior 2025 core Patami (profit after tax and minority interests) forecast. The research firm said the key deviation on the bottom line was mainly due to… Continue reading

ELK-Desa Q1 FY25 revenue rises 7% despite profit decline

KUALA LUMPUR: ELK-Desa Resources Bhd, a non-bank lender focused on the used-car segment, saw its revenue increase by 7% to RM49.25 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended June 30, 2025 (FY25), compared to RM45.88 million in the same period last year, driven by higher contributions from both its hire purchase and furniture segments. Profit… Continue reading

Bintulu Port posts softer Q2, proposes 3 sen dividend

KUALA LUMPUR: Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25) slipped to RM34.73 million from RM39.84 million in the same quarter last year. Revenue decreased by 1.05% to RM194.82 million against RM196.89 million previously, the port operator said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday. The company said… Continue reading

Any increase in minimum delivery fee could hurt micro businesses: Association

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Micro Businesses Association (Mamba) has voiced concern over growing discussions around the introduction of a standard minimum delivery fee, warning that such a move could significantly reduce online shopping activity and negatively impact local micro entrepreneurs and the broader digital economy. This follows a nationwide survey conducted by Mamba involving 720… Continue reading

Zelensky asks Trump to pressure Hungary on Ukraine EU bid veto

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed he asked former US President Donald Trump to pressure Hungary into abandoning its veto against Ukraine’s European Union membership bid. Zelensky made this request during his Monday meeting with Trump, who has promised his team would address the matter. Ukraine submitted its EU application shortly after Russia’s February 2022… Continue reading

Farm Price posts RM5.6m net profit in 1H FY25 on lower costs

SENAI: Johor-based wholesaler and distributor of fresh vegetables, food and beverage (F&B) products and other groceries, Farm Price Holdings Bhd posted a revenue of RM60.5 million for the six months (1H) ended June 30, 2025, compared to RM61.3 million in 1H FY24 due to softer market demand for fresh vegetables. The wholesale segment remained the… Continue reading

Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 tabled for first reading in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 was tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today to reform and upgrade legal aid services. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed that the second and third readings will occur during the current parliamentary… Continue reading

MMEA STAR Team helicopter rescue demo to headline KDN Sua Mesra program

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s Special Task and Rescue Team will showcase their daring operational capabilities at the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Sua Mesra Program this Saturday. Visitors at Dataran Bandar Baharu will witness STAR Team members performing a dramatic jump from an AS365N3 Dauphin helicopter into the Bandar Baharu river. The demonstration… Continue reading

Remain steadfast in commitment to ESG principles, Asean businesses urged

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean businesses must remain steadfast in their commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles despite growing global scepticism, regional leadeers said, warning that sustainability is now central to competitiveness, resilience and long-term growth. Asean Economic Club chairman and KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific president Tan Sri Michael Yeoh said businesses must… Continue reading

Ramanan diberi tanggungjawab kawal selia projek kuil dan sekolah Tamil

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Seri R. Ramanan diberi tanggungjawab mengawal selia dan memantau pelaksanaan projek yang melibatkan kuil dan sekolah Tamil. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim melalui Ketua Setiausaha Perbendaharaan Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican mengarahkan Ramanan bertanggungjawab menjaga hal ehwal komuniti India. Arahan tersebut termasuk merangka inisiatif baharu bagi… Continue reading

Kerajaan kaji naik umur persaraan penjawat awam kepada 65 tahun dalam RMK13

KOTA BHARU: Kerajaan akan mengkaji cadangan menaikkan umur persaraan wajib penjawat awam kepada 65 tahun dalam tempoh Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13). Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Awam Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz berkata perkara itu sebagaimana dinyatakan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dalam ucapan pembentangan RMK13 di Parlimen. “Buat masa ini, saya tidak dapat… Continue reading

Malaysia studies raising civil service retirement age to 65 under 13MP

KOTA BHARU: The government will study a proposal to increase the mandatory retirement age for civil servants to 65 during the 13th Malaysia Plan period. Director-General of Public Service Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz stated that no definitive outcome can be provided at this stage as the study will only commence during the… Continue reading

Mahkamah Tinggi benarkan Na’imah semak rujuk persoalan undang-undang

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini membenarkan permohonan Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid untuk menyemak keputusan Mahkamah Sesyen yang menolak permintaannya merujuk lapan persoalan undang-undang kepada Mahkamah Persekutuan berhubung pertuduhan gagal mengisytiharkan harta. Hakim K. Muniandy membuat keputusan itu selepas mendapati persoalan yang dibangkitkan balu bekas Menteri Kewangan Allahyarham Tun Daim Zainuddin itu… Continue reading

Scammer pastes own QR code at nasi lemak stall, nets only RM6.60 before getting caught

GOING cashless is supposed to make things safer and faster. For one Kuala Lumpur restaurant, it nearly became a shortcut for fraud. On Monday (August 18), a man walked into the restaurant owned by Datuk Mohamed Mosin Abdul Razak, Deputy President of the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association, and ordered three packets of nasi lemak.… Continue reading

Malaysia citizenship amendment bill expected to be enforced mid-2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 on citizenship is expected to be enforced in June or July next year, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the Bill is being reviewed by several parties, including the National Registration Department, and will come into force once it receives the consent of His Majesty… Continue reading

Malaysia targets regional franchise hub status by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to become a regional franchise hub by 2030, targeting the establishment of 2,010 local franchise outlets abroad and the registration of 4,250 local franchises by the same year. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said franchising has long proven to be a pillar of economic strength, with home-grown successes… Continue reading

Immigration Department detains 52 foreign workers in Kulim factory raid

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Immigration Department detained 52 foreign workers during a raid at an electrical component manufacturing factory in Kulim yesterday. Kedah Immigration Director Mohd Ridzzuan Mohd Zain stated that the operation began at 11.30 am and was conducted under “Op Mahir” based on intelligence and public complaints. He confirmed that 695 individuals were… Continue reading

10 kapal perang ASEAN lintasi Selat Utara dalam Fleet Review 2025

GEORGE TOWN: Terminal Kapal Persiaran Jeti Swettenham (SPCT) di Pulau Pinang menjadi pentas bersejarah bagi perbarisan armada ASEAN Fleet Review (AFR) 2025 dengan kehadiran sepuluh kapal perang. Acara ini diadakan sempena Mesyuarat Panglima Tentera Laut Negara ASEAN (ANCM) ke-19 yang melibatkan tujuh kapal perang tentera laut serantau dan tiga kapal perang Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia… Continue reading

Kedah seeks approval for padi seed production to address shortages

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah state government has formally requested permission from the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to establish local padi seed production capabilities. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor stated that farmers have consistently faced seed shortages that negatively impact crop yields and agricultural productivity. “After years of struggling with the lack… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didenda RM10,000 kemukakan penyata bank palsu

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pengarah syarikat didenda RM10,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini kerana mengemukakan penyata bank palsu kepada sebuah agensi kerajaan bagi permohonan lesen kenderaan perdagangan. Hakim Suzana Hussin menjatuhkan hukuman itu terhadap Loh Jui Chew, 38, selepas lelaki terbabit mengaku bersalah terhadap pertuduhan pilihan dan sekiranya tertuduh gagal membayar denda, dia boleh… Continue reading

Malaysia drafting public sector data digitalisation policy under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Digital Department is currently drafting a comprehensive public sector data digitalisation policy as part of Malaysia’s new technology development agenda under the 13th Malaysia Plan. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo confirmed the policy will identify all data existing across every ministry and government agency throughout the country. “This is to ensure… Continue reading

Penang JPJ seizes 38 luxury vehicles including Rolls Royce in Ops Luxury

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang Road Transport Department has confiscated 38 luxury vehicles valued at over 10 million ringgit during its ongoing Ops Luxury enforcement campaign. Penang JPJ Director Zulkifli Ismail stated that the operation specifically targeted luxury vehicles operating without valid road tax and insurance coverage. “The seized luxury vehicles include Rolls Royce, Porsche, Mercedes… Continue reading

SPRM bangun elemen pembelajaran antirasuah untuk murid prasekolah

PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) sedang membangunkan elemen pembelajaran antirasuah untuk murid peringkat prasekolah. Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata inisiatif ini dirangka menerusi kerjasama Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) dan Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Beliau menyatakan modul pembelajaran akan menggunakan medium yang mudah difahami dan diterima golongan berkenaan seperti komik dan digital.… Continue reading

Juruelektrik didakwa cederakan tiga anak tiri di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Seorang juruelektrik dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen atas pertuduhan mencederakan tiga anak lelaki tirinya menggunakan sebatang paip polyvinyl chloride (PVC). M. Satiskumar, 44 tahun, mengaku tidak bersalah terhadap tiga pertuduhan yang dibacakan di hadapan Hakim Datin Surita Budin dan Hakim N. Kanageswari. Bagi ketiga-tiga pertuduhan, lelaki itu didakwa dengan sengaja mencederakan tiga anak tirinya berusia… Continue reading

26 warga asing ditolak kemasukan di ICQS Bukit Kayu Hitam

ALOR SETAR: Sebanyak 26 Notis Penolakan Masuk dikeluarkan terhadap warga asing yang disyaki bukan pelancong tulen di Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan Bukit Kayu Hitam semalam. Komander Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir berkata kesemua warga asing tersebut ditolak kemasukan mereka kerana tidak memenuhi syarat kemasukan sebagai pelawat mengikut Seksyen… Continue reading

Insentif RM1.4 bilion untuk tanam semula sawit 82,979 hektar

KUALA LUMPUR: Peruntukan sebanyak RM1.4 bilion di bawah Skim Insentif Pembiayaan Tanam Semula Pekebun Kecil Sawit (TSPKS 2.0) yang dipohon Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi (KPK) bagi tempoh lima tahun, disasarkan bagi meliputi keluasan tanaman semula sawit sebanyak 82,979 hektar. Menterinya Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata peruntukan itu merupakan sebahagian daripada strategi jangka panjang KPK… Continue reading