Cop killed after being rammed by car used by fleeing burglars
The burglars later hijacked another car, which was involved in an accident before being arrested by police.
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Cops issue 57 summonses in traffic ops at Second Link Crossing
GELANG PATAH: Police issued 57 summonses to motorists during an operation at the Second Link Crossing in Tanjung Kupang on Thursday (Aug 7). Read full story
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Kanak-Kanak cedera dilanggar van sekolah ketika melintas ke rumah pengasuh
SEREMBAN - Seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia enam tahun cedera selepas dilanggar van sekolah yang menurunkannya di hadapan rumah pengasuh di Jalan Mantau Indah 3/4, Taman Mantau Indah 3, di sini, pada Isnin lalu.Kejadian sekitar jam 11.50 pagi itu berlaku ketika kanak-kanak berkenaan berjalan di hadapan van terbabit untuk melintas ke rumah pengasuhnya.Ketua Polis Daerah Seremban, Asisten Komisioner Mohamad Hatta Che Din berkata, siasatan awal mendapati kejadian berlaku semasa van sekolah jenis Kia Pregio yang dipandu seorang wanita berusia 38 tahun dalam perjalanan dari Tabika Perpaduan Taman Mantau Indah untuk menghantar mangsa ke rumah pengasuh."Apabila sampai di lokasi, mangsa telah turun dari van tersebut dan berjalan di hadapan kenderaan itu untuk melintas ke rumah pengasuh."Namun, pemandu van terbabit telah terlanggar mangsa menyebabkan mangsa terjatuh," katanya dalam satu kenyataan pada Khamis.Menurutnya, mangsa telah dihantar ke Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar di sini untuk rawatan lanjut dan didapati mengalami kecederaan pada bahagian kepala, badan, tangan dan kaki.Sehubungan itu, beliau menasihatkan semua pemandu pengangkutan awam supaya sentiasa peka terhadap pergerakan penumpang selepas keluar dari kenderaan, selain memastikan mereka benar-benar selamat tiba di destinasi sebelum meneruskan perjalanan."Individu yang mempunyai maklumat mengenai kejadian boleh berhubung dengan pegawai penyiasat kes, Inspektor Nor Fadzilah Mohd Zainuddin, di talian 019-4611794 atau hadir ke mana-mana balai polis berhampiran bagi membantu siasatan."Kes disiasat di bawah Seksyen 43(1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 dan siasatan lanjut masih diteruskan," katanya.
Sinar Harian 
APAD tegas isu diskriminasi bahasa dalam sistem agihan tempahan aplikasi e-hailing
Semua perkhidmatan e-hailing wajib mematuhi syarat-syarat pelesenan dan syarat khas kenderaan e-hailing serta memastikan sistem agihan tempahan yang ditetapkan adil dan saksama kepada pemandu.
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Gig Workers’ Bill 2025 to be tabled in Dewan Rakyat on Aug 14
KUALA LUMPUR : The Gig Workers’ Bill 2025 will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat for its first reading on August 14. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the second reading will follow on August 26. He explained that the second reading will involve detailed discussions and debates by MPs from both government and opposition benches. A simple majority vote will be sufficient for the bill to pass, without requiring a two-thirds majority. Ahmad Zahid shared these updates during the *Sembang Santai Teh Tarik Industri Gig* session organised by the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA). The event was attended by gig industry representatives and stakeholders, including Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong and his deputy Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad. At a press conference, Ahmad Zahid highlighted the need for greater awareness among gig workers regarding social security contributions. He noted that only 188,000 p-hailing and 132,000 e-hailing workers are currently contributing to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS). This figure represents a small fraction of the 1.12 million workers in Malaysia’s gig economy. Sim added that Malaysia will become the 16th country globally to enact legislation specifically protecting gig workers. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has shown interest in Malaysia’s approach, recognising its comprehensive yet balanced framework. Sim revealed that Malaysia’s bill was developed after studying legal frameworks in 15 other countries, including Singapore, the Philippines, the US, and India. During his visit to the ILO in Geneva last June, Sim noted strong international interest in Malaysia’s gig worker protections. The drafting process involved 40 engagement sessions with around 4,000 stakeholders, including workers, employers, and NGOs. Sim emphasised the government’s efforts to balance worker protections with the gig economy’s competitiveness. The bill aims to harmonise diverse interests while ensuring fair treatment for gig workers. - Bernama
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Two men arrested in Lahad Datu over RM2 million smuggled cigarettes
LAHAD DATU : The Marine Police Force arrested two men in an early morning operation at Batu 8, Jalan Silam. The suspects, aged 32 and 38, were detained with two vans carrying contraband cigarettes worth over RM2 million. Sabah Region 4 PPM Commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim confirmed the operation took place around 1 am. “Checks on the vehicles uncovered piles of black plastic bags containing a large quantity of various brands of cigarettes,” he said. The seized cigarettes, believed to be smuggled from a neighbouring country, totalled more than 1.62 million sticks. Mohd Nazri stated the case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967. He urged the public to cooperate by reporting criminal activities to curb smuggling. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to safeguard the country’s borders. - Bernama
Wall Street stocks up as market shrugs off tariff increases
Investors have been embracing a view that the US economy remains on solid footing.
Barcelona remove Ter Stegen as captain amid fitness dispute
BARCELONA have temporarily removed Marc-Andre ter Stegen as club captain amid an ongoing dispute over his fitness status. The club confirmed the decision in an official statement released on Thursday. “As a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against player Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and until such proceedings are definitively resolved, the club... has decided to temporarily remove him as captain of the first football team,“ Barca said. Vice-captain Ronald Araujo will assume the captaincy in Ter Stegen’s absence. Reports suggest the conflict stems from the goalkeeper’s refusal to be classified as a long-term injury case by La Liga. Such a designation would allow Barcelona to reduce his salary from their official wage bill. The club continues to grapple with financial fair play regulations ahead of the new La Liga season. Failure to comply could prevent Barcelona from registering new signings. Ter Stegen underwent back surgery in late July after two injury-plagued seasons. He has declined to authorise the release of his medical records to La Liga officials. This refusal blocks Barcelona’s attempt to list him as a long-term absentee. The 33-year-old faces competition from summer arrival Joan Garcia and veteran Wojciech Szczesny. Szczesny earned a contract extension after deputising during last season’s title-winning campaign. As the last remaining member of Barcelona’s 2015 Champions League-winning squad, Ter Stegen risks severe penalties. La Liga rules permit contract termination for non-compliance with injury protocols. Barcelona will partially reopen the renovated Camp Nou later this month. The club’s financial struggles persist despite recent on-field success. - AFP
Indian Super League clubs meet to salvage football tournament future
NEW DELHI : Indian Super League clubs held urgent talks with football authorities on Thursday to rescue the country’s top competition from potential collapse. The tournament faces uncertainty due to an unresolved rights agreement between the All India Football Federation and commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited. The current deal expires on December 8 with no renewal finalised, creating chaos just weeks before the usual September-April season. Three clubs including former champions Bengaluru FC have stopped paying player and staff salaries amid the uncertainty. Pre-season preparations remain on hold across the league as stakeholders scramble for solutions. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey remained hopeful after meeting representatives from all 13 ISL clubs in New Delhi. “We are hoping to have ISL this season, though it may be a bit late,“ Chaubey told reporters. The federation proposed potential format changes to salvage the tournament despite the delayed start. Renewal negotiations for the 2010 agreement stalled after India’s Supreme Court intervened in a separate case involving AIFF’s constitution. The impasse has left over 5,000 players, coaches and staff in limbo with no clear path forward. Chaubey confirmed another round of club meetings would occur soon to find practical solutions. Regarding unpaid salaries, the AIFF chief stated “AIFF is not going to interfere in how clubs operate”. Launched in 2014 with star signings like Alessandro Del Piero, the ISL now battles declining viewership and sponsor withdrawals. The league’s troubles reflect wider challenges facing Indian football despite earlier optimism about its growth potential. - AFP
Dua rakyat Malaysia termasuk Eda Ezrin pulang, empat lagi di Thailand
PASIR MAS : Dua daripada enam rakyat Malaysia yang sebelum ini ditahan di Thailand atas kesalahan berkaitan dadah, termasuk penyanyi dikir barat Eda Ezrin, telah pulang ke Malaysia petang tadi. Eda Ezrin atau nama sebenarnya Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan bersama Nur Aida Mamat, 33, kini berada di bawah siasatan Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Kelantan. Pengarah JSJN Bukit Aman Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata empat lagi individu masih berada di Thailand menunggu proses pengaktifan pasport sebelum dibawa pulang. “Kesemua mereka sedang diambil keterangan oleh pihak berkuasa Thailand bagi membantu siasatan lanjut,“ katanya kepada Bernama. Empat individu yang masih di Thailand ialah Eridieka Mohd Noor, 33; Zuhaira Nasrin; suami Eda Ezrin, Mohd Affendi Ahmad, 35; dan Mohamad Alif Deraman, 33. Bapa Eda Ezrin, Wan Ismail Wan Yusuf, 52, meluahkan rasa syukur atas kepulangan anaknya. “Alhamdulillah, akhirnya kerinduan terhadap Eda terubat juga. Saya hanya mahu bersyukur kepada Allah. Kalau dia bersalah, hukumlah saya sebagai ayah. Tapi kalau dia tak bersalah, kembalikanlah dia kepada kami,“ katanya. Ahli keluarga Eda turut menanti proses pelepasan beliau di Balai Polis Rantau Panjang. Mahkamah Penjara Narathiwat membebaskan Eda dan lima individu lain pagi tadi selepas pihak pendakwa gagal mengemukakan bukti untuk rayuan. Keenam-enam mereka ditahan pada 1 November lalu atas dakwaan memiliki 6,059 pil Yaba. Permohonan pendakwa untuk melanjutkan tempoh rayuan buat kali keenam juga ditolak mahkamah pada Rabu. Eda dan Nur Aida dibawa keluar dari Sungai Golok, Narathiwat menggunakan van imigresen Thailand kira-kira pukul 7 malam. – Bernama
IPP Malaysia naik dengan ketara 3.0 peratus pada Jun 2025 - DOSM
Indeks Pengeluaran Perindustrian (IPP) Malaysia meningkat dengan ketara sebanyak 3.0 peratus pada Mei 2025 didorong oleh momentum pertumbuhan dalam sektor pembuatan dan elektrik.
‘Arwah macam anak kandung saya, dia penyayang dan ringan tulang’
ALOR SETAR – Bapa mentua kepada anggota polis yang terbunuh dilanggar suspek kes pecah rumah hari ini menyifatkan arwah sebagai seorang menantu yang penyayang dan ringan tulang. Malah bagi Mohd. Yusoff Murad, 67, Allahyarham Koperal Mohd. Hafizul Izham Mazlan, 35, itu tidak ubah seperti anak kandungnya. “Saya sayang arwah macam anak kandung saya sendiri. Arwah ... Read more The post ‘Arwah macam anak kandung saya, dia penyayang dan ringan tulang’ appeared first on Kosmo Digital .
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Bank of England cuts rates to 4% after narrow 5-4 vote
British short-term government bond yields rose sharply and stocks fell after the announcement.
2 held in Thai drug case, including singer Eda Ezrin, back home
Dikir barat singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail and Nur Aida Mamat are currently under the custody of the Kelantan police.
‘Penyamun mengadu pening, minta air’
JITRA – “Saya ingat tiga lelaki lari sebab takut kereta meletup selepas terlibat kemalangan kerana nampak ada tompokan minyak, rupa-rupanya penyamun.” Demikian kata peniaga, Mohd Shaiful Hafiq Mohd Hadir, 33, yang menyaksikan sebuah kenderaan utiliti sukan (SUV) jenis Toyota melanggar Perodua Myvi di hadapan kedai makan dekat Klinik Kesihatan Kepala Batas, di sini petang tadi. ... Read more The post ‘Penyamun mengadu pening, minta air’ appeared first on Kosmo Digital .
Trump seeks new US census excluding undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has directed officials to develop a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants. The move comes as Republican-led states aim to reshape voter maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Trump demanded a “new and highly accurate” census based on data from the 2024 election. He stated that undocumented individuals “WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE CENSUS” in a social media post. The US Constitution mandates a census every 10 years counting all persons, including undocumented residents. The next official census is scheduled for 2030, though preparations have already begun. Trump did not specify whether he seeks an early survey or changes to the 2030 count. Excluding undocumented migrants in 2020 would have cost California, Florida, and Texas one House seat each. Census data also determines electoral college votes and federal funding allocations worth trillions of dollars. Trump previously tried adding a citizenship question to the census but was blocked by the Supreme Court. The court did not rule on whether undocumented individuals could be excluded from the count. A March study found that a citizenship question could reduce census accuracy. Experts warn it may discourage Latino and Asian American households from participating. The push coincides with Texas Republicans proposing electoral maps that could gain them five House seats. Other Republican governors are considering similar moves to protect their narrow House majority. Democrats have threatened countermeasures in states like New York and California. – AFP