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JAKOA Honours Media, Influencers, Orang Asli NGOs At Gathering

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 2026 — The Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) brought together media practitioners, influencers and Orang Asli non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at a gathering here yesterday to .... read more

Rapid KL Launches ‘Ask Me’ Initiative At Pasar Seni For Better Travel Experience

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 2026 — Rapid KL has introduced the “Ask Me” customer assistance initiative at the Pasar Seni Bus Hub as the first location for its implementation in .... read more

JBPM K9 Unit Welcomes New Addition ‘Brave’

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 2026 — The K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has welcomed a new ‘member’ after its Labrador, Lottie, gave birth to .... read more

Hasrat MADANI Programme Will Be Expanded To Various Locations Nationwide

MELAKA, May 9 2026 — The Hasrat MADANI programme will continue in various locations nationwide as a community unification platform through various community activities including wayang pacak (outdoor movie) screenings. .... read more

PM Anwar Arrives In Kota Kinabalu For Working Visit To Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, May 9 2026– After attending the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, the Philippines, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here tonight to begin a .... read more

Floods Hit Bandar Baharu, Seven Families Evacuated To Relief Centre

ALOR SETAR, May 8 2026– A two-hour downpour resulted in flooding in several areas in Bandar Baharu district tonight. Bandar Baharu district disaster management committee secretariat spokesman, Lt (PA) Abdul .... read more

Quranic MADANI Programme To Be Expanded On A Larger Scale – Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 2026– The government plans to expand the Quranic MADANI spiritual programme on a wider scale in efforts to spread messages of love, peace and unity among .... read more

Several Areas In Klang Valley Hit By Flash Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 2026 — Several areas in the Klang Valley were hit by flash floods after it rained continuously since noon today. Social media posts by users indicated .... read more

Grab Malaysia Introduces Group Ride To Promote Smarter, Cost-efficient Commuting

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 2026– Grab Malaysia has introduced “Group Ride”, a new feature on its application aimed at promoting more efficient and sustainable travel while helping users reduce transportation costs. .... read more

TASEK GELUGOR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is actively strengthening long-term efforts to reduce the country's dependence on basic food following global geopolitical uncertainties which could affect the country's costs and supply chain. Its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said his party is targeting 30 percent of the country's corn grain needs to be produced locally by 2030, including through the development of more than 2,000 hectares of crops in Perlis which will be launched this month. He said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development was also expanding onion planting on a large scale involving the Farmers' Organisation Board (LPP) and related agencies, with the target of covering 30 percent of the local onion supply within the next four years. Malaysia currently, he said, depends almost 100 percent on corn and soy imports, which are among the main factors influencing the price of chicken and eggs if there is a price increase in the international market. "Animal feed such as corn and soy still depends heavily on imports. When world prices rise, the costs of our farmers also rise. When oil rises, the costs of fishermen going out to sea also rise. When fertilizer rises, the costs of farmers also rise. "Although the cause is beyond our control, the government cannot let up. The government must work, be prepared and ensure that the food supply is sufficient," he told reporters after the opening ceremony of the MADANI Adoption Village and MADANI Adoption School in Kampung Guar Petai, here, today. Mohamad said that so far the prices of basic foods including chicken, eggs and rice are still under control, but the government will continue to monitor the situation including the possibility of price manipulation if import costs increase. In terms of the country's main food supply, he said it was still stable with the country's rice buffer stock at around 300,000 tonnes while the supply of chicken and eggs was also at a good self-sufficiency level. Meanwhile, commenting on the claims of rice farmers regarding the increase in the cost of planting rice, Mohamad said the ministry always takes into account the views of the group, including regarding the cost of ploughing and agricultural inputs. He said the government had previously approved assistance of RM200 for initial ploughing work to help reduce the burden on rice farmers.

KPKM accelerates efforts to strengthen national food supply chain – Mohamad Sabu

TASEK GELUGOR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is actively strengthening long-term efforts to reduce the country’s dependence on basic food following global geopolitical uncertainties which could affect .... read more

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NEW YORK, JUNE 19 -- Police arrested six people during England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup, including one for criminal trespassing, the German Press Agency (dpa) reported. According to the Arlington Police Department, officers also responded to two reports of fights inside AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, but no incidents resulted in arrests. Three people were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, one on suspicion of drunkenness and another on suspicion of trademark counterfeiting involving goods worth between US$2,500 and US$30,000. None of those arrested were British citizens, the team confirmed. Police said stadium staff usually deal with "unruly" spectators before requesting assistance from officers, adding that security staff often resolve incidents without police intervention. Drones were used to monitor the crowd and several officials circled the stadium perimeter on Segways hours before kick-off. The arrest for criminal trespass was made after witnesses alleged that many fans violated security and entered the venue without being checked. According to FIFA, they are not aware of any fans entering the stadium without tickets. Following too closely at a football match in the United Kingdom is now a criminal offence as thousands of ticketless fans stormed Wembley ahead of the Euro 2020 final. A life-threatening situation occurred when fans stormed Wembley Stadium, according to comments by Baroness Louise Casey. -- BERNAMA-dpa

World Cup: Six held in England’s win

SEPANG, JUNE 19 -- A woman was charged at the Magistrate's Court here today with murdering an Indonesian citizen earlier this month. The accused, Chin Siau Lan, 44, is charged with murdering the Indonesian national in a residential unit in Block B, The Olive, Jalan Sunsuria 1, Bandar Sunsuria, here at about 2.31 pm, June 3. The charge was brought under Section 302 of the Penal Code which provides for the death penalty or imprisonment for not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years and whipping of not less than 12 strokes, if convicted. No confession was recorded from the accused as the murder case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor V. Luvithaa while the accused was represented by lawyer V. Ayasamy. Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani then set a date for the case to be mentioned again on July 21 for the submission of documents. -- BERNAMA

Woman accused of killing an Indonesian citizen

MEXICO CITY, JUNE 19 -- Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs has been chosen to officiate the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday, Xinhua reported. Kovacs will take charge of the Group F match between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium on Saturday, according to a FIFA statement. According to the statement, he will be assisted by compatriots Ferencz Tunyogi and Mihai Marica, along with Costa Ricans Juan Calderon and Juan Carlos Mora, serving as fourth official and reserve assistant referees, respectively. FIFA's chief refereeing officer and chairman of the referees' committee Pierluigi Collina said Kovacs was selected according to the usual criteria, even for special matches. "We chose the referee we thought was the best one for this match," Collina said. "And of course, coincidentally, he was also appointed for the 1,000th game. So, for him, it was something extra -- something special." "Referring a FIFA World Cup match is always a privilege, it's an honour," said the Italian, who refereed the 2002 World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. Kovacs, 41, is part of the match officials panel at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, serving as fourth official eight times. -- BERNAMA-XINHUA

FIFA selects Kovacs for 1000th World Cup match

PUTRAJAYA, JUNE 19 -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) cracked down on the sale of suspected counterfeit branded goods involving a seizure value of RM600,000 at three separate locations in Johor Bahru, last Monday. KPDN Enforcement Director-General, Datuk Azman Adam said that his party, through the Putrajaya Enforcement Division, raided three premises that offered various types of branded goods displaying the trademarks of several well-known brands without the permission of the registered trademark owners. "This operation is the result of a month's worth of intelligence on traders who were found to be selling at major supermarkets, as well as being suspected of being distributors to other traders." "The raid team seized various types of goods suspected of using the trademark incorrectly, such as clothing, handbags, wallets, belts, perfumes and related business documents, with a total value of the seizure estimated at RM600,000," he said in a statement today. Azman said that the results of the initial inspection and verification with the complainant's representative found that there was reasonable cause to believe that an offence had been committed. In this regard, he said, the Ministry of National Development and Reform also detained four local individuals, consisting of the owner and caretaker of the premises, to assist in the investigation as they are believed to be involved in the management of the business operations. He said the case is being investigated under Section 102(1)(c) of the Trademark Act 2019 [Act 815] and individuals convicted of the offence can be fined a maximum of RM10,000 for each counterfeit item or imprisoned for a maximum of three years or both for the first offence, while for subsequent offences, a maximum fine of RM20,000 for each item or imprisoned for a maximum of five years or both. He said that for company or corporate offenders, the maximum fine is RM15,000 for each item for the first offence and a maximum of RM30,000 for each item for subsequent offences. Azman said the Ministry of Trade and Industry would continue to intensify enforcement operations and would not compromise with any party that carries out activities such as selling or distributing counterfeit goods that violate intellectual property rights and mislead consumers. -- BERNAMA

KPDN seizes sale of counterfeit branded goods in Johor Bahru worth RM600,000

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today received a courtesy call from Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail at Istana Bukit Tunku here. The meeting was held in His Majesty's capacity as the Honorary Commissioner of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). During the audience, Sultan Ibrahim was briefed on various matters concerning national security and the maintenance of public order throughout the country. The briefing provided updates on current security developments as well as ongoing efforts by the Royal Malaysia Police to ensure the safety, peace and well-being of the rakyat. The audience reflects the close cooperation between the Palace and the nation's security institutions in safeguarding stability and public confidence in Malaysia's law enforcement system. Tan Sri Mohd Khalid's visit also underscores PDRM's commitment to keeping His Majesty informed on key issues affecting national security and public safety. -- MINUTESMY

Sultan Ibrahim Receives Courtesy Call from Inspector-General of Police