SEREMBAN: A general worker who is a slow learner mistakenly put up a Jalur Gemilang d upside down at a vernacular school in Port Dickson, says Lukut assemblyman Choo Ken Hwa. Read full story
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has upheld its national interests while securing improved trade terms with the United States, ensuring protections for strategic industries and Bumiputera provisions remain intact. Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz clarified that the country did not compromise its policies for preferential treatment. “The United States grants Malaysia equivalent rates due to our importance as a major trading partner and our ability to offer high-quality trade and investment commitments, even without full sectoral liberalisation,“ he said during a Dewan Rakyat briefing. Tengku Zafrul highlighted that the new tariff rate of 19 per cent, a six-point reduction from the initial July 2025 announcement, reflects Malaysia’s strong position in global trade. “This proves developing nations can engage internationally without surrendering to extreme liberalisation pressures,“ he added. The minister noted that Malaysia and the US are finalising a joint statement outlining negotiated outcomes and mutual commitments. Discussions on a Reciprocal Trade Agreement will continue to ensure implementation. The US remains Malaysia’s top export destination (RM198.65 billion in 2024) and a key foreign investor (RM32.82 billion). - Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has upheld its national interests while securing improved trade terms with the United States, ensuring protections for strategic industries and Bumiputera provisions remain intact. Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz clarified that the country did not compromise its policies for preferential treatment. “The United States grants Malaysia equivalent rates due to our importance as a major trading partner and our ability to offer high-quality trade and investment commitments, even without full sectoral liberalisation,“ he said during a Dewan Rakyat briefing. Tengku Zafrul highlighted that the new tariff rate of 19 per cent, a six-point reduction from the initial July 2025 announcement, reflects Malaysia’s strong position in global trade. “This proves developing nations can engage internationally without surrendering to extreme liberalisation pressures,“ he added. The minister noted that Malaysia and the US are finalising a joint statement outlining negotiated outcomes and mutual commitments. Discussions on a Reciprocal Trade Agreement will continue to ensure implementation. The US remains Malaysia’s top export destination (RM198.65 billion in 2024) and a key foreign investor (RM32.82 billion). - Bernama
TAIPEI : Storms dumped more than two metres of rain in parts of Taiwan over the past week, killing four people and triggering floods and landslides in central and southern areas, authorities said Monday. Torrential rain has lashed swathes of the island since July 28, forcing several thousand people to seek shelter, damaging roads, and shuttering offices. Maolin, a mountainous district in southern Taiwan, recorded 2.8 metres of rain since July 28, Central Weather Administration forecaster Li Ming-siang told AFP. That’s more than Taiwan’s annual rainfall of 2.1 metres last year, according to the agency’s data. The unusually heavy downpours were caused by a low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds, Li said. “The southwesterly winds have brought heavy moisture from the South China Sea to Taiwan,“ Li explained. He noted that such winds are typically associated with typhoons or seasonal rain in May and June. This time, Typhoon Co-May pushed the winds further north as it swept past eastern Taiwan, contributing to the extreme rainfall. The average rainfall across the island last month was the highest for July since 1939, the CWA reported. The torrential rain follows Typhoon Danas, which hit Taiwan in early July, killing two and injuring hundreds. Premier Cho Jung-tai described the situation as unprecedented, stating, “From Typhoon Danas up to now, we’ve faced nearly a month of continuous and heavy rainfall.” Disaster officials confirmed four deaths, three missing persons, and 77 injuries, with nearly 6,000 displaced. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change is intensifying weather patterns, increasing the likelihood of destructive floods. The state weather forecaster expects the rain to ease in the coming days. – AFP
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SINGAPORE : Malaysian billionaire property developer Ong Beng Seng entered a guilty plea on August 4 for abetting obstruction of justice in the high-profile corruption case involving Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran. According to The Straits Times, the 79-year-old tycoon appeared in the island republic’s State Courts wearing a face mask, acknowledging his role in obstructing justice related to a December 2022 Qatar trip that he sponsored for Iswaran. Court proceedings revealed that Ong invited Iswaran to join him on the Doha journey, covering all expenses including private jet transportation valued at approximately US$7,700 (RM32,916), luxury hotel accommodation at the Four Seasons costing S$4,737.63, and a business-class return flight worth S$5,700. The corruption investigation took a crucial turn in May 2023 when Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau discovered flight manifests during an unrelated probe. Upon learning of the seizure, Ong contacted Iswaran, prompting the former minister to request retroactive billing for the Qatar trip expenses. Prosecutors argued that Ong’s agreement to arrange payment through Singapore GP, with Iswaran subsequently issuing a S$5,700 (RM18,890) cheque, demonstrated intent to obstruct justice by reducing the likelihood of further investigation. The legal proceedings faced multiple delays due to Ong’s medical condition - he suffers from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer affecting bone marrow. Originally scheduled to plead guilty in April 2025, the hearing was postponed to accommodate his medical treatment requirements. Iswaran was previously sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in October 2024 after pleading guilty to charges including accepting valuable gifts as a public servant and obstructing justice. Ong faces potential penalties of up to seven years imprisonment and fines, with sentencing scheduled for August 15.
Once heavily guarded, Sheikh Hasina's former residence is being transformed into a symbol of her ousted autocratic rule.
PUTRAJAYA: Pasangan sensasi, Bella Astillah dan Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, sekali lagi mencuri tumpuan apabila berjaya membawa pulang trofi kategori Selebriti Couple Goals Terhangat pada Anugerah Melodi Terhangat (AMT) 2025 yang berlangsung meriah di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya (PICC), semalam. Kemenangan itu sekali gus menyaksikanmereka sebagai pasangan selebriti yang paling mendapat perhatian peminat, mengatasi ... Read more The post Ada lagi pasangan lebih ‘sweet’ daripada kami – Bella Astillah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
PUTRAJAYA - Pengamal media tempatan yang memegang Kad Perakuan Media (KPM) Jabatan Penerangan (JaPen), perlu mendapatkan kod promosi unik untuk menebus insentif diskaun 50 peratus bagi tiket penerbangan AirAsia.Menurut soalan-soalan lazim (FAQ) yang dikeluarkan JaPen, kod promosi boleh diperoleh dengan melengkapkan borang permohonan dan menghantarnya kepada JaPen melalui e-mel inisiatifmedia@inform.gov.my.Setelah menerima kod promosi, pemegang KPM boleh melayari www.airasia.com atau membuka aplikasi AirAsia untuk membuat tempahan tiket antarabangsa ke mana-mana 56 destinasi ASEAN yang tersenarai.Semasa pembayaran, kod yang diterima perlu dimasukkan pada ruangan Promo Code bagi mendapatkan diskaun 50 peratus daripada tambang asas."Kod Promosi akan dihantar kepada pemohon dalam tempoh tiga hari bekerja," menurut FAQ tersebut.Menurut JaPen, promosi berkenaan layak ditebus pemegang KPM berstatus warganegara Malaysia yang telah berdaftar sebelum atau pada 4 Jun lepas dan masih sah tempoh KPM sewaktu tempahan tiket penerbangan dibuat, terhad kepada pembelian 12,000 tempat duduk terawal.Tempoh tempahan dibuka sehingga 31 Dis ini bagi tempoh penerbangan bermula 1 April hingga 6 Sept 2026, kecuali pada cuti umum dan cuti sekolah."Sebarang penukaran tarikh atau destinasi selepas tempahan hanya dibenarkan mengikut terma dan syarat AirAsia, dan mungkin dikenakan caj tambahan," menurut FAQ itu.Selain itu, JaPen memaklumkan kod promosi yang diberikan hanya terpakai untuk tambang asas bagi satu tiket pemegang KPM dan tidak meliputi caj tambahan seperti bagasi, makanan, pilihan tempat duduk, cukai lapangan terbang dan fi perkhidmatan lain."Tawaran diskaun 50 peratus ini hanya sah untuk pemegang KPM sahaja dan tidak boleh dipindah milik," menurut JaPen.Pengamal media yang memerlukan maklumat lanjut semasa proses penebusan boleh menghubungi pegawai JaPen di talian 03-8911 7381 atau 03-8911 7382, serta menyemak status dan mengemas kini maklumat KPM di portal emedia.penerangan.gov.my.Inisiatif itu, hasil kerjasama strategik antara Kementerian Komunikasi dengan syarikat penerbangan tambang rendah AirAsia, bersempena dengan Kepengerusian ASEAN 2025 oleh Malaysia yang diumumkan semasa sambutan Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) 2025 pada 14 Jun lepas. - Bernama
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JOHOR BAHRU: Komisioner Ab. Rahaman Arsad dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis Johor yang baharu menggantikan Datuk M. Kumar kini menjadi Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman. Majlis Serah Terima Tugas Ketua Polis Johor yang diadakan di Ibu pejabat Polis Kontinjen (IPK) Johor hari ini disaksikan Pengarah Pengurusan Bukit Aman, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid. Ab. Rahaman ... Read more The post Ab. Rahaman galas tugas Ketua Polis Johor daripada Kumar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
A DISTURBING video has surfaced on social media, raising concerns about an attack in Klang. Read full story
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Looking up at the night sky, it may seem our cosmic neighborhood is packed full of planets, stars and galaxies. But scientists have long suggested there may be far fewer galaxies in our cosmic surroundings than expected. In fact, it appears we live in a giant cosmic void with roughly 20% lower than the average […] The post New sound proof we’re living in a giant void appeared first on Asia Times .
Both Thailand and Cambodia describe the border situation as calm and pledge to uphold the ceasefire.
Both Thailand and Cambodia describe the border situation as calm and pledge to uphold the ceasefire.
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