Monday, 29 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Statements recorded from 35 individuals over Year Four pupil’s death

SEREMBAN, Negeri Sembilan: The police have recorded statements from 35 individuals so far in connection with last Wednesday’s incident in which a Year Four pupil was found unconscious at a school in Senawang here and later pronounced dead. Negeri Sembilan Police Chief, Datuk Alzafny Ahmad, said those who had their

Budget 2026 should accelerate ‘Made by Malaysia’ push, says MSIA

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda. MSIA president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai said the strategy aligns with strengthening the country’s competitive edge and advancing

Student dies during SBP Rugby Sevens match, MOE postpones tournament

IPOH: The Education Ministry (MOE) has called off the 2025 National-Level Fully Residential Schools (SBP) Rugby Sevens Championship here following the death of a student participating in the tournament yesterday. In a statement today, the ministry said the championship, which was supposed to run until tomorrow, would be rescheduled to a new date. According

Terengganu FC thrash Kelantan TRW 4-1 to stay third in Super League

KUALA NERUS: Terengganu FC (TFC) head coach Badrul Afzan Razali hailed his players’ discipline and fighting spirit after their convincing win over Kelantan The Real Warriors FC (Kelantan TRW) in the Super League last night. He said the 4-1 victory at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium was a timely morale

‘We carried aid, not weapons’: SNCC rejects Israel’s accusations

SEPANG: The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) has strongly denied Israel’s claim that the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission did not carry humanitarian aid. SNCC director-general Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby said that from the very beginning, all developments related to aid delivery had been openly shared on the official

23 Malaysians held in Gaza flotilla mission to return within 48 hours

KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-three Malaysians detained by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission are expected to be repatriated from Ashdod within 48 hours, bringing relief to their families and fellow Malaysians. The positive development comes after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sought assistance from Turkish President Recep Tayyip

Senate vote fails to end US shutdown, deadlock continues

WASHINGTON: The US Senate failed on Friday to end the government shutdown after rejecting a Republican funding proposal for a vote in the chamber, extending the US government shutdown into next week at the earliest, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. Funding for federal agencies has been halted since last

Four ‘Gang TR’ members face organised crime charges

KUALA SELANGOR: Four men were charged in the Sessions Court here today with being members of the organised criminal group known as ‘Gang TR’. No plea was recorded from the accused, S. Sugumaran, 45, S. Rajah, 27, M. Deva Kumaran, 44, and Mugilan, 35, after the charges were read separately

Aaron says nothing can beat tournament ‘feel’

KUALA LUMPUR: For doubles ace, Aaron Chia, nothing beats playing in as many tournaments as possible to keep his touch and composure sharp, especially with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics in sight. The 2022 world champion, who partners Soh Wooi Yik, stressed that the experience of playing in tournaments is

GSF an example of humanity without borders – King

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has described the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) as a noble humanitarian mission in alleviating the suffering of those facing hunger in Gaza, especially the elderly, women and children. His Majesty said the mission embodies the spirit of humanity without borders, extending aid to those