Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Malayan Tigress all set for Iran opener

KUALA LUMPUR: The national women’s junior football team are all set for today’s opening Group F match against Iran in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras here. Coach Cameron Ng said his Malayan Tigress have undergone two weeks

Housebreaking, robbery gang mastermind with 44 criminal records shot dead

KUALA LUMPUR: Police shot dead a man, believed to be the mastermind of a robbery and housebreaking gang, in an incident on Jalan Bukit Tunku, here early today. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Acting Director, Datuk Fadil Marsus, said the 36-year-old man, with 44 criminal records including drug cases,

Bangladesh elections set for Feb 2026

NEW DELHI, India: Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced that national elections will be held next February, as the country on Tuesday marked one year since former premier Sheikh Hasina’s departure from office. “On behalf of the interim government, I will send a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner requesting

Brazil’s Lula vows WTO action, invites Trump to climate summit

BOGOTA, Colombia: Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Tuesday vowed to defend the country’s economic interests using all available means, including the World Trade Organisation (WTO), in response to new United States (US) tariffs on Brazilian imports. “In 2025, we will resort to all possible measures, starting with

Mexico, Canada discuss strategy in the face of Trump tariffs

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico’s president on Tuesday hosted senior Canadian officials to discuss strategy in the face of United States (US) President Donald Trump’s trade tariff offensive. Trump has imposed additional duties on both countries despite the existence of the three-way USMCA free trade treaty, which he has said he

Investing in urban biodiversity benefits economy and communities

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment in urban biodiversity can yield not only economic returns but also contribute to environmental sustainability and the social well-being of communities, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said that adopting a sustainable approach to urban development can help create a greener, cleaner environment, thereby

JPJEID registration expanded to driving institutes nationwide

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is expanding the JPJEID registration channels at driving institutes (IMs) nationwide effective August 5. JPJ Director-General, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said JPJEID is an account that contains a User ID and Password. Every Malaysian citizen needs to log in to the MySIKAP public portal

Malaysia, ASEAN continue humanitarian push in Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR: The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar has seen notable improvements compared to previous conditions, thanks to ongoing efforts and support from ASEAN, with Malaysia playing an active role in facilitating peace negotiations, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Myanmar remains willing

Government begins Budget 2026 consultation this Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will kick off its Budget 2026 consultation session this Thursday to collect feedback from various stakeholders, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the consultation session will run until the final draft of the national budget is completed and aims to gather as much input as possible

Ops Gasak targets misuse of subsidised LPG nationwide

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is intensifying enforcement efforts against the misuse of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), particularly at food premises such as canteens, which have been identified as major hotspots for subsidy leakage. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said the ministry is