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Approved investments, FDIs reflect Malaysia’s growth path

KUALA LUMPUR: Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H’25) appear contradictory. Truth is, both Malaysia’s RM190.3 billion in approved investments and the RM1.6 billion in FDI… Continue reading

Success: The Insight Story – Lessons that shape modern leaders

How has your life experience made you the leader you are today? In my career, I have seen uplifting successes and debilitating failures. During this time, I had the good fortune of working with mentors who have been authentic, and have taken personal interest in my development. At the same time, they have challenged me,… Continue reading

Pemandu kren direman disyaki dera anak saudara berusia 6 tahun

KANGAR: Seorang lelaki bekerja sebagai pemandu kren direman atas tuduhan mendera anak saudara lelakinya yang berusia enam tahun di sebuah rumah di Jalan Kilang Ais, Kuala Perlis. Ketua Polis Daerah Kangar ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop menyatakan lelaki berusia 26 tahun itu ditahan pada pukul 12.20 tengah malam semalam. Suspek disyaki memukul tangan kiri kanak-kanak tersebut… Continue reading

Pelajar IKM Besut bangunkan 3 produk AI bantu usahawan jimat kos

JERTIH: Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) Besut telah membangunkan tiga produk berasaskan kecerdasan buatan (AI) untuk membantu usahawan seluruh negara dalam perkhidmatan digital dan pemasaran produk dengan kos lebih jimat. Pengarah IKM Besut Ir Abdul Athar Ibrahim menyatakan produk ini dibangunkan sendiri oleh pelajar jurusan Diploma Kejuruteraan Komputer institut tersebut sejak awal tahun ini dan kini… Continue reading

Kelantan expands SARA aid publicity to ensure public awareness and access

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Information Department is intensifying its publicity campaign for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah Appreciation Aid to ensure complete public understanding of the initiative. Director Muhd Aswadi Mohd Nor stated that the campaign addresses widespread public unfamiliarity with the redemption process and eligibility requirements. Field observations revealed genuine public enthusiasm for the assistance… Continue reading

Japan PM Ishiba resigns after series of bruising election losses

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world’s fourth-largest economy. Ishiba, 68, instructed his Liberal Democratic Party – which has governed Japan for almost all of the post-war era – to hold an… Continue reading

Agmo secures deal to distribute InfinitiLab’s GlemAI in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Agmo Holdings Bhd, a homegrown digital solutions and application development specialist, through wholly owned subsidiary Agmo Studio Sdn Bhd, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor and authorised reseller of Glem.AI in Malaysia. Glem.AI, a full-stack artificial intelligence (AI) platform developed locally by InfinitiLab Sdn Bhd, is designed to empower enterprises by automating… Continue reading

Japan PM Ishiba resigns after series of bruising election losses

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned on Sunday, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy uncertainty at a shaky moment for the world’s fourth-largest economy. Having just ironed out final details of a trade deal with the United States to lower President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs, Ishiba, 68, told a press conference he… Continue reading

Besut IKM students develop AI solutions to help entrepreneurs digitalise services

JERTIH: The Besut Mara Skills Institute has developed three artificial intelligence-based products to help entrepreneurs nationwide digitalise their services and strengthen product marketing at a lower cost. Besut IKM director Abdul Athar Ibrahim stated that the products were created by students from the institute’s Computer Engineering Diploma programme early this year and are now fully… Continue reading

M’sian business sentiment weakening: ACCCIM survey

PETALING JAYA: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM)’s Malaysia’s Business and Economic Conditions Survey (M-BECS) indicated a weakening trend in Malaysian business conditions and sentiment, driven by the US tariffs policy uncertainty, rising costs, and cooling global demand. The half-yearly survey conducted between July 10 and Aug 11 covering business… Continue reading

Tabung Kasih@HAWANA prihatin ringankan beban media veteran Tawau

TAWAU: Seorang pengamal media veteran Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (Bernama) di Tawau yang menghadapi masalah kesihatan, menerima sumbangan Tabung Kasih@HAWANA hari ini. Sumbangan tersebut disampaikan Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yang mengunjungi kediaman wartawan veteran Ismail Lamo, 67, di Taman Victoria, Jalan Kuhara di sini. Pada kunjungan itu, Fahmi menyerahkan bantuan berupa wang tunai dan… Continue reading

MGA, WGC join forces to advance local gold industry

KUALA LUMPUR: In collaboration with the World Gold Council (WGC), the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) took a significant step recently to advance the local gold industry by hosting a strategic engagement session, focusing on Advancing Best Practice Principles for Malaysia’s gold industry. During the engagement session, WGC market structure and innovation global head Mike Oswin… Continue reading

Crane operator detained for suspected abuse of six-year-old nephew in Perlis

KANGAR: Police have detained a 26-year-old crane operator on suspicion of physically abusing his six-year-old nephew at a residence in Jalan Kilang Ais, Kuala Perlis. Kangar District Police Chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop confirmed the suspect was apprehended at 12:20 am following a report filed by the victim’s 37-year-old maternal aunt. The child alleged his… Continue reading

MIC must account for leader’s presence at Bersatu meeting, says Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: MIC will be required to provide an explanation to Barisan Nasional following the attendance of its deputy youth chief K. Kesavan at Bersatu’s Armada annual general assembly yesterday. Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed that BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir would formally request a written explanation… Continue reading

PKBM siasat insiden LLR

KUALA LUMPUR: Persekutuan Kebangsaan Berbasikal Malaysia (PKBM) akan menyiasat sepenuhnya kes seorang peserta acara berbasikal Langkawi Legendary Ride (LLR) yang maut dalam kemalangan dengan sebuah kereta ketika perlumbaan di Langkawi, semalam. Presiden PKBM Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill berkata siasatan akan tertumpu kepada aspek keselamatan dalam penganjuran perlumbaan berkenaan. “Kami tidak mahu mengulas lebih lanjut. Biarlah… Continue reading

Trump hints at Chicago military action, sparks political backlash

WASHINGTON: United States (US) President Donald Trump sparked a political storm on Saturday by hinting at a possible military intervention in Chicago, drawing criticism from the city’s mayor and the governor of Illinois, reported German Press Agency (dpa). Trump, a Republican, shared an image generated by artificial intelligence (AI) on his social media platform Truth… Continue reading

Who could replace Ishiba as Japan’s Prime Minister

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign, a source close to the premier said on Sunday, caving into ruling party pressure on him to take responsibility for a series of election losses, most recently in July’s upper house. Ishiba’s resignation will trigger a leadership race in his Liberal Democratic Party, with the… Continue reading

Jabatan Penerangan Kelantan perluas hebahan bantuan SARA kepada masyarakat

KOTA BHARU: Jabatan Penerangan (JAPEN) Kelantan memperluaskan hebahan mengenai pelaksanaan Penghargaan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) bagi memastikan rakyat benar-benar memahami syarat kelayakan dan cara menebus bantuan berkenaan. Pengarah JAPEN Kelantan Muhd Aswadi Mohd Nor berkata meskipun inisiatif itu diumumkan kerajaan sejak 31 Ogos lepas, masih ramai rakyat yang kurang mengetahui mekanisme pelaksanaan itu. “Berdasarkan tinjauan… Continue reading

Over 2,000 Paya Rumput residents celebrate National Day and Malaysia Day

MELAKA: Over 2,000 residents participated in the Paya Rumput state constituency’s 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations at Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong. Paya Rumput assemblyman Datuk Rais Yasin stated that the inaugural programme aimed to enliven the national month celebrations with multiracial participation across various age groups. He emphasised that the event demonstrated… Continue reading

Penang octogenarian receives Malaysian citizenship after nearly 70 years

GEORGE TOWN: An 83-year-old man expressed overwhelming joy after finally receiving his Malaysian identity card following nearly seven decades of living in the country. Chan Weng Poh arrived in Penang from China at age 15 in 1957, just before Malaysia achieved independence, and built his life here without formal citizenship until now. He described this… Continue reading

Man injured after being slashed by housemate in Seremban dispute

SEREMBAN: A 31-year-old man sustained serious neck injuries after being slashed by his housemate following a misunderstanding at Taman Rasah Jaya last Friday. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed that police received a report at approximately 6.24 pm from a local man who discovered the victim covered in blood with slash wounds… Continue reading

Russia hits seat of Ukraine government in war’s biggest air attack

KYIV: Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early Sunday, killing at least two people and setting the seat of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv ablaze, authorities said. An AFP reporter saw the roof of Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers in flames and smoke billowing over the capital. Drone strikes also damaged several high-rise buildings… Continue reading

Dzulkefly calls for end to identity politics for election success

IPOH: Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has called for the eradication of identity politics that demeans other groups and exploits religion or ethnicity to ensure electoral success and survival. The Health Minister stated that identity politics represents a major cause of divisions within parties or political coalitions, making it essential to prioritise more… Continue reading

Triplets join PLKN to pursue military dreams after failed armed forces applications

PEKAN: Identical triplets Muhammad Nuriman, Muhammad Nuramin, and Muhammad Nurnaim have enrolled in the National Service Training Programme after four unsuccessful attempts to join the Malaysian armed forces. The 20-year-old brothers from Putrajaya view their participation in the PLKN 3.0 Series 3/2025 programme as a crucial stepping stone toward achieving their military aspirations. Muhammad Nuriman… Continue reading

Malaysia to deploy SMART team to Afghanistan for earthquake relief efforts

BAGAN DATUK: Malaysia will deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team to Afghanistan to provide aid following the recent devastating earthquake. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the proposal will be formally presented to National Disaster Management Agency director-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah. Ahmad Zahid stated he will coordinate… Continue reading

Johor Bahru Audi driver crashes into police bikes, tests positive for alcohol

JOHOR BAHRU: A 23-year-old local man has been arrested after crashing his Audi A6 into two Royal Malaysia Police Motorcycle Patrol Unit bikes along Jalan Johor Bahru–Air Hitam early this morning. Johor Bahru Utara police chief ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh stated that the incident occurred at 4 am when the car travelling from the… Continue reading

Rescue boat capsizes in Pakistan, killing five

KARACHI: A boat rescuing people from floods in eastern Pakistan flipped over, killing a 70-year-old woman and four children, authorities said Sunday. Monsoon rains over the past week swelled three major rivers that cut through Punjab province, Pakistan’s agricultural heartland and home to nearly half of its 255 million people. “The incident happened when an… Continue reading

Experts say great white shark likely killed Australian surfer

SYDNEY: Australian biologists said Sunday a great white shark measuring up to 3.6 metres (12 foot) likely killed a 57-year-old surfer off Sydney this weekend, as authorities stepped up surveillance for the predators. The experienced surfer, identified by Australian media as Mercury Psillakis, was mauled to death by a shark on Saturday off a popular… Continue reading

Timbalan Ketua Pemuda hadir mesyuarat Bersatu, BN tuntut MIC beri penjelasan

BAGAN DATUK: Parti MIC akan diminta memberi penjelasan kepada Barisan Nasional (BN) susulan tindakan Timbalan Ketua Pemudanya K. Kesavan hadir ke perasmian Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan Armada Bersatu, semalam. Pengerusi BN Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata Setiausaha Agung BN Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, akan memohon parti itu memberi penjelasan secara bertulis berhubung… Continue reading

Perlawanan esok uji kombinasi baharu – Ketua jurulatih Palestin

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Palestin menyifatkan perlawanan persahabatan menentang Malaysia esok sebagai platform penting untuk menguji kombinasi baharu dalam persediaan menghadapi Piala Asia dan Piala Dunia. Ketua Jurulatih Ehab Abu Jazar berkata skuadnya berdepan cabaran apabila beberapa pemain utama terpaksa diketepikan kerana kecederaan namun perlawanan tersebut akan menjadi peluang berharga untuk menilai potensi pemain baharu. “Perlawanan ini… Continue reading

PM Jepun Ishiba berhasrat letak jawatan

TOKYO: Perdana Menteri Jepun Shigeru Ishiba menyatakan hasrat untuk meletak jawatan, kata pegawai kanan kerajaan pada Ahad, sehari sebelum parti memutuskan sama ada akan mengadakan pemilihan presiden, lapor Agensi Berita Kyodo. Pada Isnin, Parti Liberal Demokratik (LDP) merancang mengumpul tandatangan daripada ahlinya bagi menentukan sama ada akan mengadakan pilihan raya presiden lebih awal daripada jadual… Continue reading

Japan PM decides to quit as opponents seek leadership election: reports

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following disastrous upper house elections. The decision comes less than a year after the 68-year-old took the helm of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He… Continue reading

All Blacks lose Taylor for second Springboks Test due to injury

NEW ZEALAND hooker Codie Taylor has been ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa due to a head injury assessment failure. Taylor left the field during the first half of Saturday’s 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland and will miss next week’s rematch in Wellington. All Blacks assistant coach Jason… Continue reading

Persiapan Melaka untuk AMMTC ke-19 capai 90 peratus siap

MELAKA: Tahap persiapan dan kesiapsiagaan Kerajaan Negeri Melaka bagi keseluruhan program sempena Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri ASEAN Mengenai Jenayah Rentas Sempadan (AMMTC) ke-19 mencapai 90 peratus. Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Datuk Azhar Arshad berkata Melaka turut bekerjasama dengan Kementerian Dalam Negeri bagi menyelaras pelbagai aspek termasuk sokongan logistik dan persiapan majlis perasmian. “Penganjuran acara berprestij ini merupakan satu… Continue reading

Masjid Kampung Terentang renovation to complete by year-end under Santuni MADANI

KUALA PILAH: The Masjid Kariah Kampung Terentang, originally inaugurated by former Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak in 1962, will complete its renovation by the end of this year. This 63-year-old mosque will then accommodate up to 700 congregants following the extensive upgrade. The renovation forms part of the facilities and infrastructure initiatives under the Satu… Continue reading

Hainan keluarkan amaran Taufan Tapah tahap IV

HAIKOU: Wilayah Hainan di selatan China mengeluarkan amaran taufan Tahap IV pada 8 pagi Ahad susulan pengesanan Taufan Tapah, ribut ke-16 tahun ini, lapor Xinhua. Pada 7 pagi Ahad, pusat Taufan Tapah berada di Laut China Selatan, kira-kira 445 kilometer tenggara Daerah Dianbai di Bandar Maoming, Wilayah Guangdong, dengan kelajuan angin maksimum 23 meter sesaat… Continue reading

PRIME system enhances disaster communication readiness in Sabah

TAWAU: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil launched the Mobile Integrated Radio and Internet Communication System for Sabah during the Hari Bersama Komuniti programme at the National Information Dissemination Centre in Kampung Sungai Imam. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission stated that PRIME is a vehicle-based mobile communication system equipped with satellite connectivity, cellular networks, mobile… Continue reading

PM Anwar extends aid to MAF veteran battling nerve disease in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended assistance to Malaysian Armed Forces veteran Mohd Rawi Hussin, who is suffering from a nerve-related disease. The contribution, comprising cash and food aid, was handed over by the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, during a visit to Mohd Rawi’s residence in Taman… Continue reading

Kebakaran hutan baharu landa Portugal dan Sepanyol

LISBON: Ratusan anggota bomba bertungkus-lumus memadam kebakaran hutan baharu di Portugal dan Sepanyol pada Sabtu, menurut pihak berkuasa perlindungan awam, selepas musim panas yang menyaksikan kebakaran besar melanda rantau itu, lapor Agensi Berita Emirates (WAM). Kebakaran terbesar berlaku di Seia, tengah Portugal, yang memaksa penugasan 600 anggota bomba untuk mengawal api yang marak ditiup angin… Continue reading

Palestine views Malaysia friendly as key test for Asian Cup and World Cup

PALESTINE considers their upcoming friendly match against Malaysia as a crucial testing ground for new player combinations ahead of the Asian Cup and World Cup tournaments. Head coach Ehab Abu Jazar acknowledged his squad faces significant challenges with several key players unavailable due to injuries ahead of the Saturday match. He emphasised the match’s importance… Continue reading

Malaysia sets six-month timeline for Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill draft

BAGAN DATUK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has set a six-month timeline for the preparation and presentation of the Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill draft proposal. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has been tasked with presenting the draft to Cabinet after completing nationwide… Continue reading

Salah’s Egypt can secure World Cup spot with Burkina Faso victory

LIVERPOOL star Mohamed Salah could secure Egypt’s place at the 2026 World Cup with a victory against Burkina Faso in their crucial African qualifier on Tuesday. Salah will captain the Pharaohs in a top-of-the-table Group A clash where a win would guarantee their qualification with two matches remaining. The Egyptian team maintained their five-point lead… Continue reading

Pemandu Audi rempuh dua motosikal URB polis, positif alkohol

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang lelaki tempatan berusia 23 tahun ditahan polis selepas kereta Audi A6 yang dipandunya merempuh dua motosikal Unit Rondaan Bermotosikal Polis Diraja Malaysia di Kilometer 8, Jalan Johor Bahru-Air Hitam awal pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Utara ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh berkata dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 4 pagi itu, kereta… Continue reading

AGC warns against threats to judicial processes in Zara Qairina case

KOTA BHARU: The Attorney General’s Chambers has urged the public to respect ongoing judicial processes including the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar stressed that the department will not tolerate any threats or comments that could intimidate witnesses such as those received by Dr Jessie Hiu… Continue reading

AGC warns against threats to judicial processes in Zara Qairina case

Livestock smuggling threatens local breeders with market and disease risks

KOTA BHARU: Local livestock farmers in border states face significant threats from continued ruminant smuggling activities according to Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He explained that illegally imported animals disrupt local meat market pricing and introduce disease risks that bypass Veterinary Services Department screening protocols. “Records indicate 70,000 cattle were… Continue reading

Nor “Phoenix” Diana becomes first WWE ID No. 1 contender

MALAYSIA’S own Nor “Phoenix” Diana has etched her name into the history books by becoming the first Malaysian ever named No. 1 Contender for the WWE Independent Development (WWE ID) Women’s Championship. The milestone was achieved on Merdeka night, in front of a passionate home crowd at Slamfest 2025, held at Stadium Juara, Mont Kiara.… Continue reading

Penyelerupan haiwan ruminan jejas penternak tempatan di Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Penternak tempatan di negeri berhampiran sempadan Malaysia-Thailand termasuk Kelantan akan terjejas sekiranya penyeludupan haiwan ruminan terus berlaku. Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu berkata kemasukan haiwan itu secara haram akan menggugat harga pasaran daging tempatan malah menimbulkan risiko penularan penyakit daripada haiwan yang tidak disaring oleh Jabatan Veterinar. “Mengikut rekod,… Continue reading

Government enhances monitoring to ensure adequate SARA supplies

TAWAU: The government is enhancing its monitoring mechanisms to ensure essential goods remain sufficient to meet public demand under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah programme. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said real-time data will identify the most purchased items and prevent market supply disruptions. “We are getting the data in real time,“ he told reporters after… Continue reading

Melaka awaits full report on Pantai Siring jetty shallow water issue

MELAKA: The state government is awaiting a full report regarding the shallow water issue at Pantai Siring Jetty in Umbai, which has reportedly troubled fishermen for over four years. State senior executive councillor for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Datuk Rais Yasin confirmed the report will be requested from the Department… Continue reading