KUALA LUMPUR : Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) hari ini mengumumkan selepas meneliti sentimen awam, kerajaan memutuskan untuk tidak meneruskan cadangan peluasan skop Cukai Perkhidmatan bagi perkhidmatan kecantikan seperti rawatan kuku, rawatan wajah serta khidmat gunting rambut dan pendandan rambut. Menerusi kenyataannya, MOF berkata semakan terhadap peluasan skop Cukai Jualan dan Cukai Perkhidmatan itu dibuat selepas mengambil kira maklum balas daripada rakyat serta pihak industri. Sejak pengumuman ..

JOHOR BAHRU: Former Johor chief kadi Anoar Sarimin, named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M, says the recognition strengthens his resolve to continue preaching Islam. The 63-year-old, who retired in 2022, remains active in delivering religious talks and serves on the State Fatwa Committee. Anoar expressed gratitude to Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the government for the prestigious award. Alhamdulillah, this honour inspires me to keep guiding Muslims daily, he told Bernama at the Johor Maal ..

JAKARTA : Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tiba di sini hari ini untuk lawatan rasmi ke Indonesia. Pesawat yang membawa Perdana Menteri serta delegasinya mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Halim Perdanakusuma di Jakarta Timur pada kira-kira 1 tengah hari waktu tempatan, dan ketibaan Perdana Menteri disambut oleh Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. Lawatan itu diadakan ketika Malaysia memegang jawatan Pengerusi ASEAN untuk 2025, dengan Kuala Lumpur terus menerajui agenda utama serantau ..

DUNGUN : Persatuan OKU Sentral semalam melancarkan DiveAbility, sebuah program perintis selam skuba yang bertempat di Tenggol Coral Beach Resort, Pulau Tenggol, di sini. Menurut kenyataan Persatuan itu hari ini, program berkenaan dianjurkan dengan kerjasama Eco District Association dan bertujuan memperkasakan golongan orang kurang upaya (OKU) melalui pengalaman marin yang mencabar serta menyeronokkan. Program DiveAbility diterajui bekas senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi serta disertai lima peserta ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The strong friendship between Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is reshaping regional diplomacy, blending personal rapport with strategic cooperation. Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, the Prime Ministers senior political secretary, highlighted how their bond transcends formal politics, offering a model of progressive leadership rooted in shared struggles and mutual respect. History shows both leaders overcame ..

SHAH ALAM: Police have recorded an eighth report linked to a lorry crashing into multiple parked vehicles near Glenmarie Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station last Wednesday. Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim stated authorities are still pursuing the lorry involved in the incident. The collision occurred around 2.10 pm, affecting commuters who had parked their cars roadside to use the LRT service. Mohd Iqbal added that the case is being probed under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic ..

PUTRAJAYA : Inisiatif pembangunan bandar pintar Kota MADANI di Presint 19 yang mesra rakyat dan alam sekitar, disambut baik oleh pelbagai lapisan masyarakat terutamanya bagi yang berkhidmat di pusat pentadbiran kerajaan Persekutuan itu. Pengerusi Persatuan Penjawat Awam Kaum India Putrajaya (IMAIYAM) Dr Sathiskumar K. Muthusamy berkata inisiatif berkenaan amat dihargai oleh penjawat awam, termasuk dalam kalangan berbangsa India yang berhijrah dari luar bandar ke Putrajaya dan mengalami ..

BRUSSELS : Kesatuan Eropah (EU) sedang mempertimbangkan pengganti kepada Pertubuhan Perdagangan Dunia (WTO) yang kini hampir lumpuh, menurut kenyataan Presiden Suruhanjaya Eropah Ursula von der Leyen dan Canselor Jerman Friedrich Merz, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). Von der Leyen, dalam sidang media selepas sidang kemuncak EU pada Khamis, mencadangkan reka bentuk semula WTO yang ditubuhkan pada 1995 untuk mengurangkan halangan perdagangan global. Merz pula bercakap mengenai jenis organisasi ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Apples and oranges will continue to be exempt from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as they are widely consumed and cannot be grown locally, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. He explained that these fruits are dietary staples, especially during festive seasons like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya, making their tax exemption necessary to ease public expenses. These fruits cannot be produced locally due to our climate, but they are part of ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The sales value of Malaysias distributive trade sector rose to RM1.766 trillion in 2024, up from RM1.674 trillion in 2023, marking a 5.5 per cent increase. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali attributed the growth to the sectors strong post-pandemic recovery, creating more opportunities for local products. Speaking at the launch of the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) and the southern zone Jelajah Karnival KPDN 2025, Armizan highlighted the ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has taken proactive steps to address recurring shortages of subsidised packet cooking oil by collaborating with major supermarket chains in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi revealed that past supply disruptions occurred due to delayed stock replenishment by retailers. Speaking at the KPDN 2025 Southern Zone Roadshow Programme launch at Puteri Harbour Convention Centre, Onn Hafiz said investigations showed some hypermarkets faced shortages for ..

GUA MUSANG: Just 20 per cent of forest plantation projects approved by the Department of Environment (DOE) since 2020 are currently operational, while the remaining 80 per cent have not commenced operations. Kelantan DOE director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports in ensuring sustainable development. He explained that EIA reports include socio-economic studies of communities near project sites, requiring developers to submit ..

NEW YORK : Setiausaha Agung Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) Antonio Guterres pada Khamis menegur amalan pemilihan terpilih dalam penerapan Piagam PBB, dengan menegaskan bahawa piagam itu bukan menu a-la-carte untuk dipilih mengikut keselesaan. Hari ini, kita menyaksikan serangan terhadap tujuan dan prinsip Piagam PBB seperti tidak pernah berlaku sebelum ini: ancaman atau penggunaan kekerasan terhadap negara berdaulat; pelanggaran undang-undang antarabangsa, termasuk undang-undang ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has decided against extending the Service Tax to beauty services, including manicures, pedicures, facials, and hairdressing, following public feedback. The decision comes after extensive consultations with industry players and grassroots representatives. In a statement today, the MoF clarified that all revisions to the Sales and Service Tax (SST) were made after considering public sentiment. Since the June 9, 2025 announcement on SST revisions, the ..

GEORGE TOWN : Pakar ilmu falak dan astronomi, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Abdul Aziz dipilih sebagai Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang sempena sambutan Maal Hijrah 1447H peringkat negeri, hari ini. Abdul Halim, 67, yang merupakan anak jati Pulau Pinang dan bekas pensyarah Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dalam bidang astronomi dan kristalografi sinar-X, menerima anugerah itu daripada Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib. Beliau yang hadir bersama isteri, Datin Latifah Yusof menerima sijil ..

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta today for an official visit, during which he is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto. They will discuss key bilateral issues, follow up on recent ASEAN engagements, and explore ways to strengthen regional stability as Malaysia and Indonesia deepen their strategic cooperation. The visit comes as Malaysia holds the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025, with Kuala Lumpur continuing to lead key regional agendas throughout the year. ..

GUA MUSANG : Hanya 20 peratus projek ladang hutan mendapat kelulusan Penilaian Kesan Kepada Alam Sekeliling (EIA) oleh Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) sejak 2020 dan telah pun memulakan operasi, manakala selebihnya belum beroperasi. Pengarah JAS Kelantan Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin berkata laporan EIA itu melibatkan kajian sosioekonomi penduduk di sekitar kawasan aktiviti, justeru pemaju perlu membuat pelaporan terlebih dahulu sebelum memulakan operasi. Mana-mana aktiviti pembangunan yang dijalankan ..

JOHOR BAHRU: A striking sculpture by the Pengerang Municipal Council, featuring a twin oil platform structure made from 7,000 compact discs and standing 5.5 metres tall, has become a key attraction at the 2025 National Landscape Day (HLN) celebration here. Landscape architect Nur Asilah Abu Hassan, 33, said the piece, titled Letusan Alam was completed in about three weeks. It draws inspiration from oil rig platforms, swirling water, and fish scaleselements symbolising dynamic energy in the ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI : Kerajaan Johor memberi jaminan bekalan minyak masak peket bersubsidi di negeri ini sentiasa mencukupi di pasaran menerusi kerjasama erat dengan rangkaian pasar raya utama. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata usaha itu bagi memastikan isu kekurangan bekalan tidak berulang sehingga menimbulkan keresahan dalam kalangan rakyat. Berdasarkan hasil semakan, didapati terdapat pasar raya besar mengalami kekurangan bekalan minyak masak peket hampir seminggu setiap bulan kerana ..

NEW Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso introduced a bold tactical change as his side defeated RB Salzburg 3-0 on Thursday to finish as Group H winners and set up a mouth-watering last 16 tie against Juventus at the Club World Cup. Alonso, who arrived at Real with a reputation for innovative tactics following his trophy-laden stint at Bayer Leverkusen, fielded a five-man defence for the first time since taking over. The system, featuring three centre backs and aggressive wing backs, marked a ..

Michele Di Gregorio #29 of Juventus FC makes a save during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Manchester City FC at Camping World Stadium on June 26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida MANCHESTER CITY delivered a commanding performance to secure a 5-2 victory over Juventus in the Club World Cup, maintaining their flawless group-stage record. The win ensures City finishes atop Group G, potentially avoiding a tough last-16 clash with Real Madrid. Pep Guardiolas side, ..

IPOH : All sectors of society must come together to address the escalating environmental crisis, and the beginning of the 1447 Hijrah should serve as a turning point for reflection and transformation a moment to break away from the destructive depravity that continues to harm our planet. The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, said the world today is facing a series of environmental phenomena that have triggered widespread disasters, endangering both human well-being and the sustainability of ..

SHAH ALAM : Police are investigating an incident where seven cars parked near the Glenmarie Light Rail Transit (LRT) station were damaged, allegedly by a passing heavy vehicle. District police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed that the incident occurred around 2.10 pm yesterday. The affected motorists had parked their vehicles along the roadside before boarding the LRT for work. Upon their return, they discovered varying degrees of damage to their cars. As of 4 pm this afternoon ..

ZAGREB : Temperatures soared across the Balkans on Thursday, with parts of the region expected to hit 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit), triggering heatwave health warnings. In Croatia, the capital Zagreb and the countrys east were at the highest risk of heat, according to the national Meteorological and Hydrological Service. Authorities remained on high alert after forest fires over the weekend destroyed dozens of homes on the countrys tourism-oriented southern coast. Albania said its ..

JERTIH, June 26 (Bernama) Police are investigating a bullying incident involving a Form Two student at a residential school in Besut. The victim, a male student, lodged a report claiming he was assaulted by several Form Three students late Tuesday night. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu confirmed the report, stating the victim suffered abdominal pain, bruised ribs, and back injuries. Initial investigations revealed the senior students allegedly forced the victim into a ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyeru umat Islam menjadikan sambutan Maal Hijrah 1447H sebagai titik tolak kehidupan yang lebih diberkati dan penuh makna. Beliau berkata, tahun baharu hijrah ini harus menjadi landasan membina ummah MADANI yang sejahtera, inklusif, serta berpegang teguh pada nilai-nilai Islam. Dalam hantaran di Facebook, Anwar menekankan bahawa hijrah bukan sekadar perpindahan fizikal, tetapi satu proses pembaharuan diri dan masyarakat. Hijrah bukan ..

JOHOR BAHRU : OCBC Group views Johor as a strategic investment and trade hub that connects ASEAN and China, and is ready to expand its role in supporting the growth of various key sectors in the state. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said this was conveyed during his recent meeting with the top management of the financial institution, during which they also discussed the potential for broader cooperation in the context of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) development. ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Sambutan tahun baharu 1447 Hijrah perlu dijadikan momentum untuk memperkukuh perpaduan, menanam nilai kasih sayang, dan membina negara yang lebih maju serta tahan cabaran. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, Awal Muharam adalah masa terbaik untuk bermuhasabah, memperbaharui azam, dan memperkasa semangat hijrah ke arah kebaikan sebagai individu, keluarga, masyarakat, dan negara. Insya-Allah, semoga tahun baharu ini membawa limpahan rahmat, keberkatan ..

MELAKA : Police in Melaka have dismantled the Yoe Gomen Gang following a series of break-ins at schools and government offices in Melaka Tengah since April. Three suspects, aged 35, 36, and 40, were arrested in a raid at a resort condominium in Tanjung Kling early on June 21. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the unemployed suspects primarily targeted school offices, district education departments, and other government premises, stealing cash amounting to RM9,200. Their ..

PUTRAJAYA : Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan menjadikan hasil Kajian Mengenai Rasuah di Malaysia (MaCoS) 2024 sebagai asas penting dalam merancang langkah menyeluruh membanteras rasuah. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki menyatakan kajian itu akan diteliti oleh bahagian utama SPRM melalui tiga strategi teras iaitu operasi, pencegahan, dan pendidikan. Pelaksanaan kajian ini adalah salah satu inisiatif SPRM untuk menilai pencapaian selama 58 tahun dalam memartabatkan ..

GEORGE TOWN : Persatuan Hindu Pulau Pinang (PHA) mendedahkan penyelewengan minyak masak bersubsidi yang dibungkus semula dan dijual sebagai minyak sembahyang di kuil-kuil. Presiden PHA, Datuk P Murugiah, menyatakan minyak subsidi asal berharga RM2.50 sekilogram dijual sehingga RM8.20 seliter apabila dipasarkan untuk kegunaan agama. Tinjauan harga kami menunjukkan keuntungan luar biasa 228 peratus. Ada jenama dijual lebih mahal, katanya. Murugiah menyeru pengguna memeriksa sumber minyak sebelum ..

KUALA LUMPUR : A 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the chest following an alleged argument with his housemate in Kampung Kubu Gajah, Sungai Pelong, Sungai Buloh last night. Sungai Buloh police chief Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor confirmed that authorities received an emergency call at 11.26 pm. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with a stab wound on the left side of his chest. Paramedics from Sungai Buloh Hospital pronounced him dead at the scene. The 40-year-old housemate has been remanded ..

WASHINGTON : US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Thursday that American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were a success, backing President Donald Trump and berating the media for questioning the results of the operation. American B-2 bombers hit two Iranian nuclear sites with massive GBU-57 bunker- buster bombs last weekend, while a guided missile submarine struck a third site with Tomahawk cruise missiles. President Trump created the conditions to end the war, decimating -- choose your ..

PUTRAJAYA : A total of 12 out of 41 health facility construction projects scheduled for this year under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been completed as of June 16, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). Six of the completed projects will soon be officially handed over by the Works Ministry (KKR), with Pasir Gudang Hospital in Johor scheduled for handover on June 29, it added. The remaining 29 projects are currently in the implementation phase, it said in a statement today, issued in ..

WARSAW : Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Thursday that a new arms race could lead to the fall of Russian President Vladimir Putins regime, just like it toppled the Soviet Union. The NATO members top diplomat spoke after the Western defence alliance agreed to massively ramp up defence spending, seen as vital to counter the threat from Russia. Putin should understand that he is on the path of (Soviet leader Leonid) Brezhnev. He himself once said that the Soviet Union collapsed ..

BRUSSELS : German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took part in a meeting of EU immigration hawks in Brussels Thursday, participants confirmed, in a sign of Berlins hardening stance on migration. It marked the first time a German leader has attended the gathering, which has become a stable fixture on the sidelines of EU summits of the blocs leaders over the past year. Were delighted that Germany is on board for the first time, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said ahead of the meeting he described ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Health Ministry (MOH) and state health executive councillors convened today to discuss key health initiatives, including development projects, human resource strategies, and pressing public health concerns. The meeting, led by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, aimed to strengthen collaboration between federal and state governments for a more robust national healthcare system. According to a ministry statement, discussions covered the progress of development projects ..

HONG KONG : The top American diplomat in Hong Kong defended US Independence Day celebrations as perfectly normal on Thursday after local education officials reportedly warned teachers and students to stay clear due to national security risks. Relations between Hong Kong and the United States frayed after Beijing imposed a national security law on the city in 2020, which critics say has quelled dissent and eroded rights, and ties have further strained during the latest US-China competition. US ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will use the results of the 2024 Study on Corruption in Malaysia (MaCoS) as an important reference in formulating comprehensive initiatives and actions to combat corruption in the country. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the findings and recommendations of the study would be reviewed involving the main parts of the MACC through three core strategies, namely operations, prevention and education. The implementation of this ..

IPOH : A tragic accident on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway today claimed the life of an elderly man and left two others injured after their car collided with a 10-tonne lorry. The incident occurred near the Banjaran Titiwangsa Rest and Service Area (R&R;). The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 1.02 pm, prompting immediate deployment of a fire engine from the Gerik Fire and Rescue Station. The team arrived at the scene, approximately 70 kilometres away, by 2.11 pm. ..