WASHINGTON: United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says on Saturday (Oct 18) that he and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng are likely to hold talks in Malaysia in a week's time as part of efforts to set the stage for a meeting between their respective countries' presidents. Read full story
"Isu kerusi ini lebih menjadi obsesi peribadi beliau, bukan dasar rasmi parti (Amanah),” kata Ketua Penerangan Umno Johor, Md Israk Abdullah.
KUBANG PASU: Pekerja dan pelanggan sebuah stesen minyak di Taman Angsana, Changlun di sini berdepan detik mencemaskan apabila sebuah kereta dipercayai berpusing beberapa kali sebelum terbabas menghala ke premis itu. Menurut saksi, Kamarulzaman Lot, 42, kejadian pada pukul 9.24 pagi itu juga mengakibatkan enjin kereta berkenaan tercabut dan hampir mengenai sebuah kereta lain yang berada ... Read more The post Kereta berpusing beberapa kali sebelum terbabas ke stesen minyak appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
GAZA: Israel membunuh 11 sekeluarga di Gaza, menjadikannya pelanggaran gencatan senjata paling maut sejak ia mula berkuat kuasa lapan hari lalu. Serangan itu berlaku pada petang Jumaat apabila peluru berpandu dari kereta kebal dilancarkan oleh pasukan Israel ke atas sebuah kenderaan awam yang membawa keluarga Abu Shaaban di kawasan Zeitoun, Gaza City, menurut pertahanan awam ... Read more The post Israel cabul gencatan senjata, bunuh 11 sekeluarga di Gaza appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
Pasukan bola sepak kebangsaan sebenarnya mampu memberikan aksi yang mantap meskipun tanpa kelibat tujuh pemain warisan yang digantung ketika ini.
Indonesia’s plan to buy Chinese J-10C Chengdu “Vigorous Dragon” multi-role fighters (MRFs) signals a seismic shift in Southeast Asia’s airpower balance—where the nation’s pursuit of strategic autonomy may blur the line between independence and alignment. This month, multiple media outlets reported that Indonesia has confirmed plans to purchase 42 J-10C fighters in a deal worth […] The post Vigorous Dragon: China’s J-10C fighter ready to roar in Indonesia appeared first on Asia Times .
GEORGE TOWN : The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged Hindus celebrating Deepavali to be mindful of their sugar consumption and make healthier choices during the festival of lights. CAP senior education officer N.V. Subbarow said while Deepavali is a time of joy and indulgence, it can be especially challenging for those managing their blood sugar levels. “Deepavali, the festival of lights, is a time of joy, celebration and delicious treats. For individuals managing blood sugar levels, this festive season can be a bit challenging. “However, with thoughtful planning and the right choices, Hindus can enjoy Deepavali without compromising their health,” he said in a statement. Subbarow said it is easy to overindulge in rich, high-calorie foods during the festival, noting that sugary delicacies can be particularly tempting. “The abundance of traditional sweets, carb-heavy dishes and celebratory drinks creates a perfect storm for blood glucose fluctuations. Irregular eating patterns — late-night dinners, skipped meals and continuous snacking — further disrupt the body’s natural glucose regulation,” he said. He advised celebrants to take small servings and avoid second helpings, adding that “social pressures to indulge often make sugar management feel like an uphill battle.” “Festivals are meant to be enjoyed with family and friends, but moderation and awareness are key to ensuring that celebrations do not come at the expense of one’s health,” he said. The Health Ministry’s Healthy Eating During the Deepavali Festival guide, published in 2012, similarly advises moderation when consuming festive favourites that are often high in sugar and fat. According to the guide, Deepavali dishes are typically prepared with large amounts of ghee and sugar. Traditional sweets such as laddoo, halwa and gulab jamun can contain between 30g and 50g of sugar per 100g, depending on preparation. A single serving of laddoo (40g) has roughly 180 calories, a slice of halwa (40g) about 200 calories, and one muruku (20g) around 120 calories — amounting to nearly 500 calories combined. The guide recommends smaller portions, less frying, and using reduced sugar or low-fat milk to make festive treats healthier, alongside increasing fruit and water intake. According to the National Health Screening Initiative 2023, more than half of Malaysians screened were overweight or obese, while the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2024 found that six in ten adults consume at least one sugary drink daily — a major contributor to weight gain and diabetes risk. Meanwhile, CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader voiced concern over the sale of firecrackers in the overcrowded Little India area during the festive season, warning that it poses a serious fire hazard. “Many of these stalls lack fire extinguishers, safe storage and basic safety measures. A single spark in such a crowded place can cause a major fire, putting lives, shops and homes at risk,” he said. He urged the Fire and Rescue Department to inspect the area immediately and take preventive action, stressing that firecrackers should only be sold by licensed shops following safety regulations. “Prevention is better than disaster,” Mohideen added.
KUALA LUMPUR : Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has vowed to take full responsibility and strengthen safety measures in schools following several recent crimes involving students. She expressed deep sorrow over these incidents and confirmed the Ministry of Education remains committed to implementing safety and well-being reforms across all educational institutions. “My deputy Wong Kah Woh and I take full responsibility towards ensuring improved safety at all institutions under the MOE,“ Fadhlina stated in a Facebook post. She promised that improvement measures would be implemented immediately to protect students, teachers, and all school staff. Fadhlina also thanked parents and Parent-Teacher Associations for their continued support during this difficult period. The country has been shaken by several horrific school crimes in recent weeks. A 16-year-old female student was fatally stabbed at a school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, on October 14. The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, has been remanded for seven days to assist police investigations. On October 7, a nine-year-old girl from a Rembau, Negeri Sembilan school was allegedly molested by a female security guard and her boyfriend. A Form Three female student at a school in Alor Gajah, Melaka, was raped by her seniors on October 2. – Bernama
SUBANG JAYA : Thirty-six residents of Taman Putra Harmoni in Putra Heights have filed a civil suit at the Shah Alam High Court against five parties including Petronas Gas Berhad over a massive explosion and fire on April 1. The plaintiffs’ representative Loh Poh Heng confirmed the suit also names Hong & Hong Homes Sdn Bhd, Pinterest Ventures Sdn Bhd, Subang Jaya City Council, and the Government of Malaysia as defendants. He explained the gas pipeline explosion occurred at 8.07 am on the second day of Aidilfitri and triggered a major fire destroying dozens of homes in the Topaz and Citrine neighbourhoods. “The fire raged for over seven hours before it was extinguished,“ he said during a press conference at the estate. “Our homes were destroyed, our lives were turned upside down, and many residents suffered serious injuries including severe burns and emotional trauma that persists to this day.” The residents allege the tragedy resulted from negligence regarding pipeline installation proximity to homes and construction approvals over safety concerns. Loh said the plaintiffs are seeking compensation for property loss, physical health impacts and emotional distress. He added that they hope no other community will have to endure a similar experience in the future. He confirmed they have appointed former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas as their lead counsel. Plaintiff Shankar Robindran said this year’s Deepavali celebration is profoundly different after living in the neighbourhood for over 15 years. “We are renting now, so it feels completely different,“ he said at the press conference. “We don’t have the mood to do anything because we are still sad and traumatised by what happened.” Another plaintiff Loo Yoke Chen claimed she suffered burns to her legs and back from the incident. Loo who works for an oil and gas company said she is still on sick leave after undergoing two skin graft surgeries. The April 1 gas pipeline explosion and fire resulted in 81 houses completely destroyed and 81 partially destroyed. The incident also affected 57 units that were not burnt and left 218 homes undamaged. – Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: Andalusia Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. (Andalusia) menyasarkan untuk mengurus sekurang-kurangnya 80,000 jemaah umrah menjelang tahun 2026, menerusi pelancaran Kempen October Deals 2025. Ahli Lembaga Pengurusan Andalusia, Izzati Ibrahim berkata, kempen tersebut diadakan bagi menamatkan baki lebih 15,000 tempat duduk penerbangan yang masih tersedia sehingga April 2026. Menurutnya, kempen tersebut bertujuan membantu umat ... Read more The post Andalusia sasar urus 80,000 jemaah umrah menjelang 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
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LABUAN : The Labuan Fire and Rescue Department has contributed RM24,000 along with equipment and operational assets to five Volunteer Firefighting Teams. Department director Abd Rahman Ali stated that the contribution reflects their commitment to empowering local volunteer units and enhancing public safety. He said the funds and equipment will enable volunteer teams to respond more swiftly and effectively during emergencies. The contribution was presented during the Water Activity Safety Council and Emergency Response Team Efficiency Drill 2025 at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex. The five recipient teams were PBS Gersik Saguking, PBS Kerupang Nagalang, PBS Lubok Temiang, PBS Sungai Lada and PBS Tanjung Aru. The programme was organised in partnership with various government agencies, industries and community groups. It aimed to raise public awareness on water safety and fire prevention given Labuan’s maritime setting and active tourism and fisheries sectors. Labuan Corporation deputy chairman Simsudin Sidek said that as an island, Labuan must remain vigilant about water activity risks. The event also featured an Emergency Response Team competition and community firefighting contests. Safety exhibitions and educational activities were conducted to promote a culture of safety and preparedness among residents. – Bernama
The US$55 billion (~RM231 billion) acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF) has, unsurprisingly, stoked many fires underneath the gaming community, even to the point that one of its own studios expressed concerns about its future. Recently, there’s been further pushback, this time from the US-based United Videogame Workers-CWA union. […] The post EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union appeared first on Lowyat.NET .
LAST Friday, Oct 10, was World Mental Health Day. I wrote on my Instagram, “We are walking wounded”. I hesitated before posting it as the phrase felt too blunt, almost confrontational. But over the past two years, I have asked hundreds of people what they think when they hear these words, and nine out of 10 quietly agreed. If I say, “We are the walking wounded”, what do you feel? Many nod in recognition, some look startled while others go silent – eyes glazing over – as if those words touch something they have long kept hidden. I think, deep down, many of us know it is true. We Malaysians still tend to think of “mental health” as something distant, something that happens to other people. We associate it with a serious illness: depression, panic attacks, breakdowns. We don’t see it in the quiet exhaustion of our daily lives. We don’t think of the tiredness that never really goes away – the stress that sits in our chest like a stone and the loneliness that lingers even when we are surrounded by people. We say “I’m fine” because that is what’s expected but most of us are not fine. We are functioning – yes – but we are also fraying. And we have mistaken coping for healing. Beyond illness Mental health is not just about illness; it is also about how we live, relate and recover. It is about our capacity to connect, rest and be honest with ourselves. Yet, we have reduced it to a crisis – to a breakdown, hospitalisation or medication. We were never taught emotional literacy in school. We learned how to solve equations and memorise facts but not how to handle disappointment, grief or anger. We were told to be strong, to “move on” and “not to think too much”. And so, we grow up believing that vulnerability is a weakness and that seeking help is shameful. Counselling or therapy This is why I believe it is time for Malaysia to take mental health seriously – not only as a crisis to manage but also as an area for prevention. Counselling or therapy should be part of ordinary life, not something reserved for the “unstable”. Imagine if every school had counsellors whom students could actually talk to without fear of being labelled or judged; if teachers were trained to notice early signs of distress and not just to push for grades; if parents had access to support to better communicate with their children, rather than only reacting when things go wrong; and if couples went for pre-marital counselling, not because something is broken, but because they want to build something strong. Counselling is not a luxury, and it is not something “Western”. And it is certainly not a sign of weakness; it is preventive healthcare for the mind and heart. Just as we go for medical check-ups, dental cleanings and fitness tests – why not emotional check-ins? If we can care for our bodies, why not for our inner worlds? We cannot “just pray” for anxiety, panic attacks and depression to go away. They are actually signs of deeper root causes but nobody wants to go there. When will people realise that many “mental” issues stem from suppressed emotions? National priority To policymakers, educators and community leaders: it is time to make mental health infrastructure a national priority. Counselling must be woven into our education system, workplaces and healthcare networks. Schools and universities need trained counsellors who are accessible, approachable and equipped to support real-life struggles. We need affordable community counselling centres in every district, not just in big cities or private clinics. Mental health awareness campaigns are important but awareness alone is not enough. We need systems that make help available before there is a crisis. Corporates need to let employees choose the therapists they want, not just people on panels nor the therapists that insurance companies deem “fit” to help that person. If an employee has found a therapist they like and feel comfortable with, let them make that choice. Heads of companies, especially government departments, need to set examples by having therapy sessions and talking about it. Making it okay to say “I’m not okay” Most of all, we need to make it safe to say, “I’m not coping”. This phrase should not invite shame, judgement or fear; it should invite care, understanding and support. When people can’t speak of their pain, it festers. That quiet suffering is what keeps us wounded as individuals, families and a nation. Perhaps this World Mental Health Day can be a turning point – a moment when we stop seeing counselling as a last resort and start seeing it as an act of self-care and community health. If we can make it normal to talk, listen and seek help, there may be fewer suicides, road rage, bullying and even less illnesses. Lets start healing those invisible wounds. Nahlana T. Kreshnan is a somatic psychotherapist and life and executive coach. Comments: letters@thesundaily.com
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