August 11, 2025
World
World
Trump Calls for Homeless to Be Moved ‘Far’ from Washington Ahead of Press Conference on New Plans

WASHINGTON, Aug 11 — President Donald Trump on Sunday said homeless people should be moved “far” from Washington, D.C., following days of suggesting he might place the US capital under federal control and falsely claiming crime there is on the rise.

August 11, 2025
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World
Austrian Train Speeds Off, Leaving Man Clinging for Dear Life After Cigarette Break

VIENNA, Aug 11 — An Austrian man survived a harrowing ordeal clinging to the outside of a high-speed train after it departed while he was taking a cigarette break, Austria’s state railway confirmed Sunday.

August 11, 2025
Local
Local
Next STR Aid Payout Begins Tomorrow, Benefiting 8.6 Million Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The third phase of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) will be distributed to 8.6 million Malaysians starting tomorrow, the Finance Ministry announced today.‍

August 11, 2025
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Local
‘Shorter Waits, Shorter Queues’: Johor Commuters Welcome RTS2 Link to Singapore’s Tuas

JOHOR BARU, Aug 11 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s proposal for a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link connecting Tuas and Iskandar Puteri has received positive feedback from commuters in southwest Johor.

August 11, 2025
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Local
Zara Qairina’s Remains Laid to Rest in Sipitang Following Eight-Hour Post-Mortem

SIPITANG, Aug 11 — The remains of 13-year-old Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha Papar student, Zara Qairina Mahathir, were reburied at the Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery here at 1.15am today.‍

August 10, 2025
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World
Liverpool sells Nunez to Al-Hilal for €53m, eyes move for Isak

LIVERPOOL, Aug 10 — Liverpool have confirmed the sale of striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, a move that could pave the way for the Premier League champions to renew their pursuit of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.

August 10, 2025
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World
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 37 in Gaza as Civilians Crowd for Aid

GAZA, Aug 10 — Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that at least 37 people were killed by Israeli fire on Saturday, including 30 civilians who had gathered to collect aid.‍

August 10, 2025
World
World
South Korean Army Downsized by 20% in Six Years Amid Worsening Birthrate Crisis

SEOUL, Aug 10 — South Korea’s military has shrunk by 20 per cent over the past six years to 450,000 troops, driven largely by a steep drop in the number of males eligible for mandatory service, according to a report released Sunday. The country currently has the world’s lowest birthrate.

August 10, 2025
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Local
Armed Forces Urge More Non-Malays to Enlist — And It’s Not About Fighting a War

SEREMBAN, Aug 10 — Non-Malays are being urged to join the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to help strengthen national defence while building a disciplined and rewarding career.‍

August 10, 2025
Local
Local
From Ferraris to Mustangs, KL Tops List as JPJ Seizes 258 Luxury Cars Over Suspect Paperwork

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized 258 luxury vehicles nationwide for various offences under its ongoing Ops Luxury enforcement series carried out since June.‍

August 10, 2025
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Local
JPJ Suspects Syndicate After Foreigner Found with Fake Malaysian Licence in Luxury Car

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Ops Luxury 3.0, which concluded yesterday, uncovered multiple offences, including a case involving a foreign national driving a luxury car with what is believed to be a fake Malaysian driving licence.‍

August 9, 2025
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World
Carrington 2.0: Ratcliffe’s RM285m Overhaul Targets Manchester United Comeback

MANCHESTER, Aug 9 — Manchester United’s upgraded training complex is now a “world-class performance environment” designed to help restore the club’s former glory, says co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.‍