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Bayi, nenek terselamat rumah pusaka terbakar

Bayi, nenek terselamat rumah pusaka terbakar

SABAK BERNAM: Seramai 10 sekeluarga termasuk seorang bayi dan nenek terselamat dalam kebakaran sebuah rumah pusaka di Kampung Bagan Nira, Sabak di sini, kelmarin. Kejadian kira-kira pukul 9.30 malam itu pada mulanya disedari salah seorang penghuni yang terhidu bau hangit ketika mahu pergi ke tandas. Mangsa, Rumaizah Abd. Manaf, 51, berkata ketika kejadian dia sedang ... Read more The post Bayi, nenek terselamat rumah pusaka terbakar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

US and China impose reciprocal port fees escalating trade tensions

US and China impose reciprocal port fees escalating trade tensions

BEIJING/LOS ANGELES : The United States and China will begin charging additional port fees on each other’s ocean shipping firms starting Tuesday. China confirmed it has started collecting special charges on US-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels while exempting Chinese-built ships from these levies. State broadcaster CCTV detailed specific exemption provisions including empty ships entering Chinese shipyards for repair. The China-imposed extra port fees will be collected at the first port of entry on a single voyage or for the first five voyages within a year. The Trump administration earlier announced plans to levy fees on China-linked ships to loosen China’s grip on the global maritime industry and bolster US shipbuilding. An investigation during the Biden administration concluded China uses unfair policies to dominate global maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The US is scheduled to begin collecting its fees on October 14 with analysts expecting China-owned container carrier COSCO to be most affected. COSCO is projected to shoulder nearly half of the segment’s expected $3.2 billion cost from US fees in 2026. China responded last week by announcing its own port fees on US-linked vessels starting the same day. Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta noted that 13% of crude tankers and 11% of container ships in the global fleet would be affected. Athens-based Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc described this as a tit-for-tat symmetry locking both economies into a spiral of maritime taxation. The trade dispute intensified as Trump threatened additional 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and new export controls on critical software. Administration officials later warned countries supporting the UN’s International Maritime Organization emissions reduction plan could face sanctions. Xclusiv observed that shipping has moved from being a neutral conduit of global commerce to a direct instrument of statecraft. Shares in Shanghai-listed COSCO rose more than 2% in early trading on Tuesday. The company’s board approved a plan to buy back up to 1.5 billion yuan worth of shares within the next three months. COSCO did not immediately respond to Reuters’ queries about the potential impact of the port fees. – Reuters

Beberapa jalan tutup utama sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN

Beberapa jalan tutup utama sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN

PETALING JAYA: Beberapa jalan serta lebuh raya utama di ibu negara akan ditutup secara berperingkat sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 yang dijadual berlangsung di Kuala Lumpur dari 26 hingga 28 Oktober ini. Pusat Info Trafik dan Kawalan Lampu Isyarat Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (KLCCC DBKL) berkata, penutupan akan dilaksanakan secara berkala melibatkan beberapa jalan utama ... Read more The post Beberapa jalan tutup utama sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Youths guide on child rights

Youths guide on child rights

THE Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (MWFCD) and Unicef (United Nations Children’s Fund) Malaysia recently convened a parliamentary briefing on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), bringing together members of parliament, government agencies and young representatives to renew Malaysia’s commitment to children’s rights. The session was aimed to strengthen every member of parliament’s understanding of the CRC and highlight parliament’s role in advancing children’s rights through legislation policy and budgets. As Malaysia marks the 30th anniversary of its ratification of the CRC and prepares for its dialogue with the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in January 2026, the briefing underscored both the progress achieved and the areas that require continued attention. Key priorities identified included the need for stronger child protection systems to prevent and respond to violence against children, greater resource allocation for child-related services and more meaningful child participation in shaping decisions that affect their lives. During the session, Unicef introduced its national campaign, #JanjiKita(“Our Promise”), a call to action for all sectors of society, from parliament and government to communities, parents, and children to ensure that every child is seen, heard and protected. The campaign is part of Unicef’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and mobilise collective action to uphold children’s rights across Malaysia. “Today is about renewing a shared promise that every child is seen, heard and protected. “As Malaysia looks to its 2026 review, we can turn commitment into action through stronger laws, increased investment in children and meaningful child participation in policymaking. Unicef will continue to work alongside Parliament, Government and young people to carry this forward,” said Saskia Blume, Unicef Malaysia. “Parliament plays a vital role in advancing our shared commitment to children’s rights. Today’s engagement with Members of Parliament reaffirms that children’s well being is a collective responsibility, one that transcends politics. Together with Unicef and our partners, the Ministry remains dedicated to ensuring that every child in Malaysia grows up safe, healthy, and included,” said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. During the briefing, young people shared their perspectives through child and youth councils supported by MWFCD, Suhakam (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) and Unicef. These platforms ensure children’s voices are heard in the shaping of policies and services that affect their lives. Their contributions underscore the importance of placing children at the centre of public decision-making, drawing on their lived experiences to inform on Malaysia’s future. Malaysia ratified the CRC in 1995 and has since progressively aligned policies and laws with its principles, with advances in education, healthcare, child protection and digital learning. Looking ahead to its 2026 review in Geneva, Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to place children’s wellbeing and participation at the heart of national development. Adopted in 1989, the United Nation’s CRC is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, affirming every child’s right to survival, development, protection and participation. It continues to inspire countries around the world to strengthen laws, build protection systems and expand opportunities for children to take part in decisions that shape their lives.

Suami isteri mengaku aniaya anak hingga mati

Suami isteri mengaku aniaya anak hingga mati

IPOH – Pasangan suami isteri warga Indonesia mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan me­nganiaya anak lelaki mereka yang berusia tiga tahun sehingga maut, bulan lalu. Tertuduh, Siswadi, 35, dan Nurhayati, 34, membuat pengakuan itu selepas pertuduhan dibacakan jurubahasa di hadapan Hakim Ainul Shahrin Mohamad. Berdasarkan kertas pertuduhan, pasangan suami isteri ... Read more The post Suami isteri mengaku aniaya anak hingga mati appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

73 stesen tolok hujan dipasang pantau cerun berisiko

73 stesen tolok hujan dipasang pantau cerun berisiko

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) memasang 73 stesen tolok hujan, tiga Robotic Total Station (RTS) dan satu unit Sistem Satelit Navigasi Sejagat (GNSS) di lokasi berisiko bagi memantau cerun menjelang musim Monsun Timur Laut. Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata, langkah itu sebagai persediaan menghadapi monsun yang dijangka bermula 5 November ... Read more The post 73 stesen tolok hujan dipasang pantau cerun berisiko appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Tiga pelajar sekolah ditangkap curi tabung surau

Tiga pelajar sekolah ditangkap curi tabung surau

SEGAMAT: Tiga remaja berusia 13 hingga 15 tahun diberkas pihak polis selepas mencuri duit tabung di surau Kampung Tanjung Sekawang, di sini, baru-baru ini.  Ketua Polis Daerah Segamat, Superintenden Ahmad Zamry Marinsah berkata, pengerusi surau berkenaan menyedari kejadian tersebut sebelum membuat aduan laporan polis pada 3 Oktober lalu.  “Berdasarkan aduan yang diterima, tabung surau yang ... Read more The post Tiga pelajar sekolah ditangkap curi tabung surau appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

US mayors to lead climate action at COP30 amid federal absence

US mayors to lead climate action at COP30 amid federal absence

WASHINGTON : U.S. mayors are preparing to take a leading role at the upcoming COP30 climate talks in Brazil as federal climate participation remains uncertain. Kirk Watson and other American city leaders plan to use the November summit to reaffirm their growing climate commitments and seek international support. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson emphasised that subnational action has become the primary driver of climate progress during federal inaction. “We’re proving that, at a time of stress on the government taking action to address climate, cities can grow, we can prosper, but cut emissions at the same time,“ Watson stated. President Donald Trump recently called climate change a “con job” at the U.N. General Assembly and has withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement twice. The White House has cancelled clean energy investments worth tens of billions of dollars, creating uncertainty about U.S. official participation in COP30. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers criticised what she called “brutal green energy policies” that she claimed bankrupt nations and disadvantage compliant countries. Federal cuts have threatened Austin’s plans for major emissions reductions by 2030 despite resident demands for climate action amid worsening extreme weather. Watson aims to use COP30 events to discuss funding solutions, extreme weather protection, and strategies against climate disinformation with other local leaders. COP30 host Brazil has emphasised local government participation, with a separate Rio de Janeiro event expected to draw hundreds of mayors before the main summit. Julie Cerqueira of the Natural Resources Defense Council noted this marks the first COP where subnational leaders form such a significant component of the work. Continued action by U.S. cities, states and businesses could help reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by up to 62% by 2035 according to University of Maryland research. American cities exercise particular authority over building codes, transportation, waste management and renewable energy adoption through their regulatory powers. C40’s North America director Kate Johnson said cities seek to build international partnerships and discuss creative financing at COP30. Johnson highlighted successful local financing examples like Seattle’s voter-approved $1.6 billion transportation funding for bike lanes, EV charging and low-emissions delivery services. C40 estimates urban climate action will require approximately $4.5 trillion annually globally until 2030. Swarthmore College professor Ayse Kaya noted growing recognition of local officials’ implementation role despite the nation-led COP process. “Cities’ experience during Trump’s first term strengthened climate partnerships between state and local leaders and international governments,“ said Cerqueira. Thousands of cities worldwide have emissions reduction pledges, with many adopting more ambitious targets than their national governments. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego reported significant impacts from federal energy policy changes, including companies in the EV space going out of business. Gallego chairs Climate Mayors, a network of 349 local leaders that formed when the U.S. first withdrew from the Paris agreement in 2017. European and other international partners have continued reaching out to American cities wanting to maintain climate cooperation despite federal policy shifts. – Reuters