Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Bernama

Top 20 spot cements ringgit’s rise

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s growing ringgit-denominated transactions are cementing its status as one of the world’s top 20 currencies, driven by strong regional trade linkages and rising investor interest, a leading asset management executive said. SPI Asset Management Managing Partner, Stephen Innes, said the ringgit’s increasing role in regional settlements and investment flows is

Stable recovery for all five officers as helicopter retrieval begins

JOHOR BAHRU: The wreckage of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah last Thursday is expected to be retrieved soon, possibly by tomorrow or the following day. Commander of the Air Operations Force (PGU) under the Department of Internal Security and Public Order (KDNKA),

One Malaysian confirmed dead in Bali Strait ferry tragedy

BANTING: Only one Malaysian has been confirmed dead so far in the ferry sinking tragedy in the Bali Strait late on July 2. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said there have been no new casualties involving citizens so far, and the search and rescue efforts are still ongoing. “I

JAC Act not binding in judge appointments

KOTA TINGGI: The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 does not carry binding authority in the appointment of judges, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the Act’s main role is to screen, evaluate and recommend candidates to the

Muhammad Azeem’s 3-step plan for podium finish

KUALA LUMPUR: National 100-metre (m) sprint ace Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi has worked out a three-step plan to make Malaysia proud at the World University Games (WUG) 2025, which will be held at the Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16-27. So, what’s the plan? It’s as easy as 1: obliterate his

Hanoi to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes from July 2026

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, has ordered Hanoi to ban all fossil-fuel motorbikes and mopeds from the city’s inner Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026. It is part of a sweeping new effort to tackle worsening pollution. According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the ban

New Zealand backs ASEAN’s resolve for nuclear-free region

KUALA LUMPUR: New Zealand has voiced firm support for ASEAN’s continuous efforts to keep the region free of nuclear weapons, describing the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty as a vital pillar of regional peace and security. Its Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, said the treaty, which came into effect

Newborn baby boy found abandoned by roadside

SUNGAI PETANI, Kedah: A newborn baby boy was found abandoned, with no clothing or covering, on rocky ground by the roadside at Taman Cempaka Indah, Bukit Selambau, here on Saturday morning. Kuala Muda Police chief, ACP Hanyan Ramlan, said police received a call reporting the matter at 9:55 am. “A

Unlicensed caterer caused food poisoning involving 427 students

PASIR MAS, Kelantan: The caterer responsible for the food poisoning incident involving 427 students from a private higher education institution in Kota Bharu has been found to be operating without registration under the Ministry of Health (MOH). Kelantan Health Department Director, Datuk Dr Zaini Husin, said the operator was issued