September 2, 2025
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MyKasih expands SARA terminal capacity by 60% after RM91 million disbursed in just two days

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The MyKasih Foundation has boosted the processing capacity of its Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) terminals by 60 per cent to ensure smoother nationwide transactions.

September 1, 2025
World
World
‘Linsanity’ concludes: Taiwanese-American NBA trailblazer Jeremy Lin retires after 15-year career

NEW YORK, Sept 1 — Jeremy Lin, the Taiwanese-American guard who sparked global “Linsanity” during his breakout 2012 run with the New York Knicks, has announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 15-year career.

September 1, 2025
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World
Seoul halts ‘Voice of Freedom’ broadcasts to North Korea for first time in 15 years

SEOUL, Sept 1 — South Korea has halted its military-run radio programme to North Korea in a bid to ease tensions with Pyongyang, the Defence Ministry announced today.

September 1, 2025
World
World
Protests break out once more at the Essex hotel as the UK discussion on migrant housing heats up.

EPPING (Essex), Sept 1 — Hundreds of protesters once again gathered outside a hotel in southern England yesterday, demanding the deportation of foreign offenders as tensions over migrant housing continue to escalate.

September 1, 2025
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Local
Sara aid sees strong start as 850,000 Malaysians spend RM50m on first day, system faces strain

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Around 850,000 Malaysians spent over RM50 million on the first day of the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) one-off aid rollout as of 9.30pm yesterday.

September 1, 2025
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Nurul Izzah urges PKR reps to ‘pay it forward’ by donating RM100 Sara aid to the needy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has called on party representatives and Malaysians who can afford it to donate their RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid to those in greater need.

September 1, 2025
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sends heartfelt congratulations to Malaysia on its 68th Independence Day.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The United States (US) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Malaysia in celebration of the nation’s 68th Independence Day.

August 31, 2025
World
World
Sinner and Swiatek face challenges at the US Open as Gauff prepares for a match against Osaka.

NEW YORK, Aug 31 — Jannik Sinner continued his defense of the US Open title yesterday, while Iga Swiatek fought her way into the last 16, and local favorite Coco Gauff secured a thrilling matchup against Naomi Osaka.

August 31, 2025
World
World
Hong Kong will prohibit drivers from putting more than two phones on their dashboards starting in January.

HONG KONG, Aug 31 — Starting in January next year, Hong Kong will prohibit drivers from having more than two mobile phones on their vehicle dashboards. This measure is part of the initiative to enhance road safety, as reported by Singapore's CNA.

August 31, 2025
World
World
Volkswagen plans to challenge a Brazilian court decision regarding conditions resembling slavery at an Amazon ranch.

FRANKURT, Aug 31 — Volkswagen's Brazilian branch plans to contest a ruling that deemed it responsible for keeping workers in conditions similar to slavery during the 1970s and 1980s, the company announced yesterday.

August 31, 2025
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Local
Johor-born RMAF chief Norazlan Aris makes history by leading Merdeka air show from the cockpit

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris made history today as the first Air Force Commander to personally lead an aerial display in conjunction with Malaysia’s 68th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya.

August 31, 2025
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Kuching’s iconic river boats go green with new electric-powered ‘penambang’ fleet under smart city initiative

KUCHING, Aug 31 — Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his family yesterday boarded the state’s first electric-powered ‘penambang’, the E-Penambang, marking a key step in Kuching’s move toward sustainable and smart mobility.