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Suntory CEO resigns after police probe into cannabis-related investigation

Suntory CEO resigns after police probe into cannabis-related investigation

TOKYO : Suntory Holdings CEO and Chairman Takeshi Niinami has tendered his resignation following a police investigation into whether he violated the law prohibiting possession of cannabis. Niinami, a high-profile and outspoken business leader who often served as the face of corporate Japan at Davos and other international events, has denied breaking the law. Police questioned Niinami and searched his Tokyo home, although no illegal drug possession or use has been confirmed. A Suntory spokesperson declined to comment on the report. The unlisted company has called an “emergency” press conference at 3 p.m. (0600 GMT) to be attended by President Nobuhiro Torii and Executive Vice President Kenji Yamada. The Tokyo Shimbun daily said the police conducted an investigation into whether supplements containing cannabis components had been sent to Niinami’s home in connection with a man who was arrested in July. Niinami, a fluent English speaker, is chair of the powerful Keizai Doyukai business lobby and has served as economic adviser to several Japanese prime ministers. A graduate of Harvard Business School, he was previously chief executive of convenience store operator Lawson before becoming the first head of Suntory from outside its founding family. – Reuters

Saham, nilai mata wang Indonesia menyusut akibat protes ganas

Saham, nilai mata wang Indonesia menyusut akibat protes ganas

JAKARTA: Suasana politik di Indonesia kini memasuki fasa tegang apabila gelombang protes rakyat yang tercetus akibat peningkatan kos sara hidup, elaun mewah ahli Parlimen dan keganasan polis mula memberi kesan langsung terhadap keyakinan pelabur dalam ekonomi negara. Indeks Komposit Jakarta (Jakarta Composite Index) mencatatkan kejatuhan sehingga 3.6 peratus semalam, manakala nilai rupiah merosot ke paras ... Read more The post Saham, nilai mata wang Indonesia menyusut akibat protes ganas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Banduan lari ketika PBSL dipercayai masih dalam negara

Banduan lari ketika PBSL dipercayai masih dalam negara

SUNGAI BULOH – Seorang banduan lelaki yang dilaporkan melarikan diri ketika mengikuti Program Pelepasan Banduan Secara Lesen (PBSL) di Desa Coalfields, di sini Jumaat lalu dipercayai masih berada dalam negara. Ketua Polis Daerah Sungai Buloh, Superintenden Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor berkata, sebaik menerima maklumat mengenai kejadian itu pihaknya melancarkan Ops Kesan bagi mengesan suspek yang ... Read more The post Banduan lari ketika PBSL dipercayai masih dalam negara appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

BN Forum: AI Salah Satu Bentuk Kolonialisme Baharu

BN Forum: AI Salah Satu Bentuk Kolonialisme Baharu

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 Sept – Kecerdasan buatan (AI) dilihat sebagai salah satu bentuk kolonialisme dan imperialisme era baharu pada ketika dunia mengecapi kemajuan teknologi yang semakin berkembang. Pensyarah Institut Pemikiran dan Tamadun Islam Antarabangsa (ISTAC), Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Murad Merican berkata, untuk menentang kolonialisme, Malaysia perlu berusaha menyokong gerakan menubuhkan dunia multipolar. “Kita perlu berusaha untuk menyokong satu dunia [...]

SCO should lead global governance initiative model says Xi Jinping

SCO should lead global governance initiative model says Xi Jinping

TIANJIN : The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must play a leading role as a model for implementing the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), stated Chinese President Xi Jinping. He made these remarks while chairing the SCO Plus meeting at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre during the 2025 SCO Summit on Monday. Xi emphasised that the principles of non alignment, non confrontation and not targeting third parties must continue to be upheld. Efforts should also be intensified to build a common security community in the region, thereby driving global stability, he asserted. The leader also announced the establishment of three major platforms for China SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and digital economy. Additionally, three collaboration centres will be developed involving technological innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education. China stands ready to develop an artificial intelligence application cooperation centre with other member states and share achievements in this field, he said. He further welcomed participation from all to utilise the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System and join the International Lunar Research Station project. Over the next five years, China aims to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), perform 5,000 cataract surgeries and conduct 10,000 cancer screenings for SCO member states. Xi also stressed China’s support for the SCO to expand cooperation with multilateral mechanisms like the United Nations (UN), ASEAN and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), while jointly safeguarding international trade order and improving global and regional governance. – Bernama, CMG

Ribut petir, hujan lebat landa empat negeri petang ini

Ribut petir, hujan lebat landa empat negeri petang ini

PETALING JAYA – Beberapa kawasan di Semenanjung dan Sabah dijangka dilanda ribut petir dan hujan lebat sehingga pukul 6 petang ini. Menurut kenyataan Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia), amaran itu melibatkan negeri Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan dan Sabah. “Antara kawasan yang dijangka terjejas ialah Bentong dan Rompin di Pahang. Manakala kawasan yang terlibat di Selangor ialah ... Read more The post Ribut petir, hujan lebat landa empat negeri petang ini appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Afghanistan earthquake rescue efforts target remote mountain villages

Afghanistan earthquake rescue efforts target remote mountain villages

KABUL/MAZAR DARA : Rescue teams in Afghanistan are attempting to reach isolated villages in the eastern Kunar region following a devastating earthquake that claimed over 800 lives and injured more than 2,800 people. Provincial disaster management head Ehsanullah Ehsan confirmed that rescue operations began in four villages on Monday and will now focus on more remote mountain areas. “We cannot accurately predict how many bodies might still be trapped under the rubble,“ said Ehsan. “Our effort is to complete these operations as soon as possible and to begin distributing aid to the affected families.” The magnitude 6 earthquake struck around midnight local time on Monday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, making it one of Afghanistan’s worst seismic disasters. Mountainous terrain and inclement weather have severely hampered rescue efforts in remote border areas with Pakistan where the quake destroyed numerous mudbrick homes. Ehsan identified vehicle access on narrow mountain roads as the primary obstacle for relief work, noting that machinery is being deployed to clear debris from routes. A Reuters witness observed a line of ambulances on damaged mountain roads attempting to reach Kunar villages while helicopters delivered aid supplies and evacuated the injured. Some injured individuals have been transferred to hospitals in Kabul and the adjacent Nangarhar province according to Ehsan. Taliban soldiers have been deployed to provide assistance and security in the affected areas, further testing the administration’s capacity amid reduced foreign aid and mass deportations. “National and international organisations are present in the area, have organised their assistance, and, God willing, aid will be distributed in an orderly manner,“ said Ehsan. United Nations officials noted that rescue teams are working to quickly dispose of animal carcasses to minimize water contamination risks. The World Health Organization highlighted significant challenges in aid delivery due to damaged roads, ongoing aftershocks, and remote village locations. “Damaged roads, ongoing aftershocks, and remote locations of many villages severely impede the delivery of aid,“ the World Health Organization said in a situation update, adding that over 12,000 people had been affected by the quake. “The pre-earthquake fragility of the health system means local capacity is overwhelmed, creating total dependence on external actors,“ said the update. Afghanistan’s location along the Hindu Kush mountain range, where tectonic plates meet, makes it particularly vulnerable to deadly earthquakes. This disaster follows a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in 2022 that killed 1,000 people in the eastern region, marking the Taliban government’s first major natural disaster challenge. – Reuters

Terengganu forms special SAR team for Pulau Perhentian and Lang Tengah

Terengganu forms special SAR team for Pulau Perhentian and Lang Tengah

JERTIH : The Terengganu government has established a special search and rescue team for Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Lang Tengah to improve tourist safety on both resort islands. State Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman Datuk Razali Idris said the team was formed following several safety incidents involving tourists, particularly a recent case on Pulau Perhentian. This team will operate annually from March to October, which coincides with the peak tourist arrival period. It will involve cooperation with various existing safety and rescue agencies including police, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, and the Malaysian Marine Department. Other participating agencies include the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, the Malaysian Civil Defence Force, and the Besut District Office. The National Security Council, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Terengganu State Health Department will also be involved. Tourism operators and local community representatives will participate in the team as well. Razali expects the team’s formation to boost tourist confidence and ensure visitor safety throughout their stay on Terengganu’s resort islands. – Bernama