Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Bernama

Sabah’s agri sector hit hard by heatwave, drought

KOTA KINABALU: The heatwave and drought caused by the El-Nino phenomenon affecting the country have had serious repercussions on Sabah’s agricultural sector, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said. The State Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry stated that the very low rainfall in January and February, approximately

Palm oil deserves fair treatment, Anwar tells Germany

BERLIN: Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest palm oil producer, has urged Germany to adopt a more inclusive and fair approach regarding palm oil exports to Europe. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia’s concern that European Union (EU) policies on climate change, including its Deforestation Regulation, may serve as

PM invites German, European firms to invest in Malaysia

BERLIN: Malaysia has made an open invitation to German firms, as well as businesses across Europe, to engage, invest, and partner with a dynamic, strategic and growing Malaysia. In making the call, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has a skilled labour force, modern infrastructure, a clear regulatory

Parental control tools help parents monitor children’s online activities: Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is collaborating with five telecommunication service providers to offer Parental Control Tools to help parents monitor and manage their children’s online activities, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Parental Control Tools enable parents to filter, limit

Health Minister in hospital for suspected renal colic

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad was referred to the Emergency Department of a hospital early this morning due to suspected symptoms of renal colic. The Ministry of Health, in a statement today, said that he is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment. “Let us all

Paralympic archery squad to camp in Sydney for 16 days

KUALA LUMPUR: The national paralympic archery squad will be in Australia for 16 days, from March 24 to April 8, to undergo training and test their skills at the World Archery Oceania 2024 Para Grand Prix, in Sydney. The squad head coach Marzuki Zakaria said that his team had received

14 Palestine Red Crescent Society staff held hostage by Israel

MOSCOW: Fourteen Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) employees are being held hostage by Israel, the PRCS has said, adding that their whereabouts remain unknown, reported Sputnik.  “The Israeli occupation continues to detain 14 PRCS members, whose whereabouts remain unknown. Their families and colleagues are deeply concerned for their safety, as

Cabin staff of Llufthansa on strike in Munich

MUNICH: The latest round of industrial action of German carrier Lufthansa’s flight attendants has grounded flights at Munich Airport. The action at Munich airport started at 4 am and was due to last until 11 pm. The airline estimates that 400 flights will not be able to take off, with

Italian police pull over 103-year-old traffic offender

ROME: Police in Italy have stopped what is believed to be one of the oldest traffic offenders of all time with no driving licence, no insurance, but a proud 103 years old, reported German news agency (dpa). The pensioner, born in 1920, was driving her car in the centre of