Lelaki ceroboh rumah TikTokers dituduh pagi ini

Lelaki ceroboh rumah TikTokers dituduh pagi ini

GEORGE TOWN – Pemuda yang ditahan reman selepas disyaki menceroboh rumah milik seorang pempengaruh media sosial di Batu Maung di sini Isnin lalu akan dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Majistret Balik Pulau, pagi ini. Pertuduhan terhadap suspek berusia 21 tahun itu akan dilakukan mengikut Seksyen 448 Kanun kerana menceroboh. Kesalahan itu memperuntukkan hukuman penjara maksimum tiga tahun ... Read more The post Lelaki ceroboh rumah TikTokers dituduh pagi ini appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Kick It Out reports a rise in sexism, transphobia abuse in UK football season

Kick It Out reports a rise in sexism, transphobia abuse in UK football season

THE 2024-25 UK soccer season saw a rise in reports of sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, said the UK-based anti-discrimination and inclusion charity Kick It Out. A Kick It Out statement said the charity received 1,398 reports of abuse, up from 1,332 last season. It said the reports came from people who said they had experienced or witnessed discrimination online or at a grassroots, non-league or professional game. The charity did not identify the abusers. Sexism and misogyny increased by 67%, while faith-based abuse also saw a sharp rise. Reports of homophobic abuse fell slightly but transphobic abuse doubled last season, said Kick It Out, who incorporate incidents from across professional soccer, grassroots and social media. Reports of racist incidents in professional soccer rose from 223 to 245, despite a drop in overall reports of racism across all levels of the game. “These figures show that discrimination remains deeply embedded across the game, but the rise in abuse in youth football should be a wake-up call,“ Kick It Out CEO Samuel Okafor in a statement on Tuesday. “What we’re seeing now is that fans aren’t just reporting abuse, they’re demanding action. There’s been a clear shift this season in how people are calling out sexist behaviour, both online and in stadiums, and asking football to treat it as seriously as any other form of hate. “Fans are doing their part by speaking up. It’s now up to football authorities, tech companies and government to show they’re listening, and to act.” - REUTERS

Water tariff audit mechanism in focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Water tariff audit mechanism in focus at Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The audit mechanism for additional revenue from water tariff adjustments will dominate discussions in the Dewan Rakyat today. State water operators had pledged to use these funds for infrastructure repairs and development. Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will question the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation on the monitoring process. He seeks clarity on penalties for operators failing to meet KPIs after tariff benefits. Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) will direct queries to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry regarding Malaysia’s 19% tariff negotiation outcome with the US. Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PN-Sik) will press the Foreign Minister on urging the UN to stop Zionist attacks in Gaza. Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) will highlight accessibility improvements for Persons with Disabilities in public transport. Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (PH-Gombak) will inquire about registered informal care workers and aging society policies. Post-question time, MPs will debate the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last week. The plan outlines national strategies from 2026 to 2030 under the theme “Reshaping Development.” The Dewan Rakyat session runs for 24 days until August 28. -Bernama

Penjimatan besar dapat masuk prasekolah

Penjimatan besar dapat masuk prasekolah

Cadangan kerajaan mewajibkan pendidikan prasekolah bagi kanak-kanak seawal usia lima tahun disifatkan sebagai langkah tepat dan positif dalam membentuk generasi masa depan yang lebih berkualiti. Menerusi Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) itu, penulis melihat komitmen kerajaan untuk memajukan pendidikan prasekolah sebagai perkembangan yang sangat positif. Antara manfaat besar apabila kerajaan mengambil alih sepenuhnya penyediaan prasekolah ialah ... Read more The post Penjimatan besar dapat masuk prasekolah appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Kepimpinan taklif, bukan tashrif – Wan Ahmad Farid

Kepimpinan taklif, bukan tashrif – Wan Ahmad Farid

PUTRAJAYA: Ketua Hakim Negara ke-17, Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh berikrar untuk menjaga dan melindungi institusi kehakiman negara dengan sepenuh jiwa dan raganya. Ujar anak kelahiran Kuala Terengganu itu, beliau tidak boleh mengubah sejarah pernah terlibat dengan parti politik mahupun menjadi sebahagian daripada kerajaan tambahan pula, ia telah menjadi sebahagian daripada birinya. “Saya telah ... Read more The post Kepimpinan taklif, bukan tashrif – Wan Ahmad Farid appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Israel orders military to implement Gaza decisions amid strategy rift

Israel orders military to implement Gaza decisions amid strategy rift

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister has declared that the military must carry out any government decisions regarding Gaza, following reports of internal disagreements over a potential full occupation of the territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to finalise a new strategy soon, with his security cabinet set to meet on Thursday. Netanyahu has repeatedly emphasised the need to “complete” the defeat of Hamas to secure the release of hostages taken during the October 2023 attack. Israeli media suggests an escalation of military operations, including in densely populated areas like Gaza City and refugee camps where hostages may be held. The military has issued fresh evacuation warnings for parts of Gaza City and Khan Yunis, signalling an expansion of ground operations. Reports indicate tensions between Netanyahu and armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir over the feasibility of a full occupation. Zamir reportedly warned that such a move would be akin to “walking into a trap” during a recent security meeting. Defence Minister Israel Katz affirmed that while military leaders can voice concerns, the army must follow government decisions. Opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticised the idea of occupying Gaza, calling it operationally, morally, and economically unwise. US President Donald Trump stated that any decision on Gaza’s occupation is “up to Israel,“ distancing himself from the issue. Pressure is mounting on Israel to end the war, with growing concerns over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and the fate of remaining hostages. Only 49 of the 251 hostages taken in 2023 remain in Gaza, with 27 presumed dead by Israeli authorities. The UN has warned of famine in Gaza, with just 1.5% of farmland accessible and undamaged. FAO director-general Qu Dongyu stated that starvation is worsening due to blocked access and collapsed food systems. A recent incident involving an overturned aid truck killed at least 22 people in central Gaza, with accusations of Israeli obstruction. Israel denies involvement, though aid restrictions remain a contentious issue despite a partial easing in May. The war, triggered by Hamas’s 2023 attack, has resulted in over 61,000 Palestinian deaths, mostly civilians, according to Gaza’s health ministry. - AFP

China waspada penularan wabak chikungunya

China waspada penularan wabak chikungunya

BEIJING – Beribu-ribu orang di China dijangkiti virus bawaan nyamuk, chikungunya sehingga mencetuskan tindak balas yang belum pernah dilihat sejak wabak Covid-19 melanda pada 2020, lapor akhbar New York Post kelmarin. Tindak balas yang dilakukan bagi menangani jangkitan itu termasuk kuarantin besar-besaran walaupun virus tersebut tidak boleh merebak antara manusia. Virus chikungunya tersebar dengan pantas ... Read more The post China waspada penularan wabak chikungunya appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Selangor FC ikrar capai KPI trofi

Selangor FC ikrar capai KPI trofi

SAINGAN Liga Malaysia musim 2025/2026 dilihat menjadi ujian sebenar buat Selangor FC pamer kematangan untuk mencabar trofi utama selepas dibayangi kehebatan pasukan seteru, Johor Darul Ta’zim sejak 10 tahun lepas. Sebelum ini, skuad Gergasi Merah sering dianggap sebagai pasukan yang sering mengimbau kenangan lampau, tetapi tekad untuk mengukir sejarah baharu. Malah, petujuk indeks prestasi (KPI) ... Read more The post Selangor FC ikrar capai KPI trofi appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Justin tak perlu terburu-buru jadi juara - James

Justin tak perlu terburu-buru jadi juara - James

BEKAS Pengarah Kejurulatihan Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM), Datuk James Selvaraj menegaskan pemain muda negara, Justin Hoh perlu mengekalkan prestasi konsisten selepas kejayaan mara ke final kejohanan badminton Terbuka Macau bertaraf Super 300 baru-baru ini.Menurut James, pencapaian tersebut membuktikan bahawa pemain berusia 21 tahun itu mempunyai potensi besar untuk melangkah lebih jauh dalam kariernya."Ini pencapaian yang baik untuk membina keyakinan diri. Dia sudah buktikan boleh ke final, tetapi kini cabaran sebenar adalah untuk kekalkan prestasi."Kalau dia hilang keyakinan, sukar untuk naik semula," katanya kepada Sukan Sinar.Jelas beliau, kecergasan fizikal dan kekuatan mental memainkan peranan penting dalam menghadapi lawan yang lebih mencabar di peringkat lebih tinggi."Dalam final tempoh hari, Justin belum cukup bertenaga untuk menamatkan perlawanan menentang pemain Indonesia."Dia perlu melatih diri lebih kuat, berganda daripada biasa, untuk buktikan dirinya boleh jadi juara," katanya.Tambah James yang juga bekas pemain perseorangan negara itu, perkembangan karier Justin perlu dilakukan secara berperingkat, bermula dengan kejohanan Super 300 sebelum naik ke Super 500, 750 dan seterusnya 1000."Kita tak boleh terlalu cepat hantar dia ke kejohanan bertaraf tinggi kerana bimbang mentalnya terganggu jika gagal."Lebih baik langkah demi langkah. Kalau dia capai final Super 300, barulah naik ke Super 500 dan begitu seterusnya," katanya.Dalam masa sama, James menekankan Justin perlu memanfaatkan setiap kejohanan yang disertai bukan sekadar sebagai medan bertanding tetapi juga untuk menambah pengalaman serta membina keyakinan diri."Konsistensi itu kunci. Kalau dia kekal fokus, bermotivasi dan bekerja keras, saya percaya dia boleh jadi antara pemain handalan dunia satu hari nanti," katanya.

Cuban influencer Sandro Castro stirs controversy with online antics

Cuban influencer Sandro Castro stirs controversy with online antics

HAVANA: Cuban influencer Sandro Castro has taken a path far removed from his revolutionary grandfather Fidel, using his name to build online fame while mocking Cuba’s severe shortages. The 33-year-old’s posts have drawn mixed reactions, with some finding them entertaining while others accuse him of disrespecting his family’s legacy. For many Cubans struggling daily, Sandro’s extravagant lifestyle and apparent lack of empathy add insult to injury. His Instagram account, followed by 127,000 people, features him partying, often with beer in hand and sometimes dressed in costumes. Occasionally, he pokes fun at Cuba’s economic crisis, joking about missing food and frequent power cuts. In one post, he quipped about having no chicken to pair with his beer, holding up a bottle of the national lager Cristal. Another joke targeted power outages, comparing them to a suggestive encounter with the state electricity company. While some followers jokingly call him the “next president,“ communist loyalists demand he be silenced. Historian Ernesto Limia accused Sandro of dishonouring Fidel Castro’s memory and the revolution’s ideals. Online influencer “El Necio” argued Sandro’s behaviour threatens national security and contradicts revolutionary values. Despite his famous name, critics warn Sandro may be pushing his luck in a country where dissent is often punished. Dissident historian Manuel Cuesta Morua said Sandro’s antics highlight the generational gap from the revolution’s original goals. Unlike his discreetly privileged relatives, Sandro flaunts his lifestyle, standing out starkly within the Castro family. Little was known about Fidel’s second wife and their five sons, including Sandro’s father Alexis, until recent years. The family lived privately in Havana’s guarded Punto Cero estate, away from public scrutiny. Sandro first gained attention in 2021 when a leaked video showed him driving a luxury Mercedes-Benz during Cuba’s pandemic crisis. In the clip, he joked about “little toys” at home, sparking outrage and forcing an apology. Three years later, he caused another uproar by celebrating his birthday with neon lights amid a nationwide blackout. - AFP

G57 tawar bantuan guaman percuma

G57 tawar bantuan guaman percuma

KUALA LUMPUR: Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) tampil menawarkan bantuan guaman percuma kepada keluarga Allahyarhamah Zara Qairina Mahathir dan menaja ibunya me­nunaikan ibadah umrah sebagai tanda sokongan moral terhadap keluarga mangsa. Pengerusinya, Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar berkata, bantuan itu merupakan komitmen G57 untuk memastikan keluarga pelajar sekolah agama itu memperoleh keadilan sepenuhnya berhubung kematiannya yang disifatkan ... Read more The post G57 tawar bantuan guaman percuma appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Sudan army destroys Emirati aircraft, kills 40 mercenaries in Darfur

Sudan army destroys Emirati aircraft, kills 40 mercenaries in Darfur

PORT SUDAN: Sudan’s army-aligned state TV reported that the air force destroyed an Emirati aircraft transporting Colombian mercenaries at Nyala airport in Darfur, killing at least 40 people. A military source confirmed to AFP that the UAE plane was “bombed and completely destroyed” upon landing at the paramilitary-controlled airport. No immediate response was issued by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) or the United Arab Emirates regarding the incident. State TV claimed the aircraft originated from a Gulf airbase, carrying foreign fighters and military supplies intended for the RSF, which dominates Darfur. Sudan’s army, under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has repeatedly accused the UAE of supplying drones and advanced weapons to the RSF through Nyala airport. The UAE denies these allegations despite corroborating reports from UN experts, US officials, and international bodies. Satellite imagery from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab revealed Chinese-made drones stationed at Nyala airport. In June, witnesses reported another cargo plane being bombed shortly after landing at the same location. Sudan’s government recently alleged UAE involvement in recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, citing documented evidence. UN experts have verified the presence of Colombian fighters in Darfur since late 2024. Pro-army coalition Joint Forces reported over 80 Colombian mercenaries aiding the RSF in El-Fasher, Darfur’s last army-held capital. Several were allegedly killed in recent RSF offensives involving drone and artillery strikes. The army released footage purportedly showing Colombian mercenaries, though AFP could not independently verify the videos. Colombia’s foreign ministry previously acknowledged its citizens’ involvement in Sudan’s conflict, expressing regret. Colombian mercenaries, often ex-military or former guerrillas, have been deployed in Yemen and Gulf conflicts under UAE contracts. Sudan’s three-year war has resulted in tens of thousands dead, 13 million displaced, and severe famine conditions. - AFP

Benn and Eubank rematch scheduled for November at Tottenham Stadium

Benn and Eubank rematch scheduled for November at Tottenham Stadium

BRITISH rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15 for an eagerly-awaited rematch of their non-title middleweight clash last April, organisers announced on Wednesday. Eubank won the first 12 round fight, an echo of a clash 35 years previously between their fathers Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, at the same North London venue by unanimous 116-112 points decision. Ring Magazine, owned by Turki Alalshikh who chairs Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, reported the deal was completed on Tuesday and it would sponsor the “Unfinished Business” fight along with Riyadh Season. Sela, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), will be the lead promoter. Ring said it believed the weight terms would remain the same. “Back to Spurs we go for the GETBACK,“ Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn posted on Instagram. A rematch had originally been pencilled in for September 20, but Eubank had said he would not be ready by that date - REUTERS

Sidang Kemuncak Teknologi ASEAN sasar RM200j pelaburan teknologi

Sidang Kemuncak Teknologi ASEAN sasar RM200j pelaburan teknologi

KUALA LUMPUR: Sidang Kemuncak Kerjasama & Pembangunan Teknologi ASEAN 2025 menyasarkan untuk menjana pelaburan bernilai RM200 juta khusus dalam inovasi dan pembangunan teknologi. Dianjurkan oleh Intrinsic SEA sebagai acara sampingan utama WE2025: Future in Motion, sidang itu akan berlangsung pada 25 dan 26 November ini di Pusat Pameran dan Perdagangan Antarabangsa Malaysia (MITEC).  Lebih 100 ... Read more The post Sidang Kemuncak Teknologi ASEAN sasar RM200j pelaburan teknologi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .