KUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector. IATA Regional vice-president (Asia-Pacific), Sheldon Hee said aviation is an important contributor to the Malaysian
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has assured that the system used to implement the RON95 petrol subsidy under the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is secure against cyber threats, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the cybersecurity aspect of the system had been thoroughly studied to ensure its effectiveness,
CYBERJAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) is awaiting the outcome of the Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) appeal to FIFA over the sanctions imposed by the world governing body before issuing any official statement. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (pic) said FAM, as a large and experienced sports association,
JAKARTA: Raja Ampat, a famous archipelago in Indonesia’s West Papua province, has been recognised as a biosphere reserve. Among the 30 new UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves, Raja Ampat is considered the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth. This recognition marks another milestone following the UNESCO Global Geopark title that Raja Ampat received
ZHENGZHOU (China): Five people were killed and three others were hospitalised after toxic gas leaked in a factory restroom in Hebi, central China’s Henan Province, said local authorities, reported Xinhua. The incident occurred around 7 am on Monday at the Hexin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. in Shancheng District, when a
ISTANBUL: The Turkish Red Crescent on Monday provided food and medical supplies to the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is en route to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. The Turkish Red Crescent delivered food and medical aid to the ships of the 50-strong flotilla, which
MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said she hoped the United States would show “consideration” toward Mexico following the US decision to impose new tariffs on heavy vehicle imports, reported Xinhua. “We are already in talks, hoping there will be consideration toward Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily
KUANTAN: A housewife lost RM223,000 after being duped into joining a non-existent investment scheme two weeks ago. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 51-year-old woman claimed she initially received a call from the suspect offering investment opportunities and was lured into joining due to the high rates of return.
KOTA BHARU: Nearly two million outstanding summonses have yet to be settled by road users nationwide, with offenders facing action including being blacklisted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) if they fail to clear them before Dec 31. JPJ Senior Director of Enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the figure comprises
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is investigating the lorry suspected of causing a fatal accident at the Kajang toll plaza, focusing particularly on the vehicle’s braking system, which is believed to have malfunctioned. In a statement, MIROS said its Crash Investigation Team is working to determine
