Author: Bernama

PDRM FC import striker Bruno Suzuki embraces Islam

KUALA LUMPUR: PDRM FC import striker Bruno Suzuki officially converted to Islam at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) mosque here, today. The player of Japanese-Brazilian heritage recited the kalimah syahadah (affirmation of faith) this morning before Ustaz Arif M. Rajoli. The moment was also witnessed by Kuala Lumpur PULAPOL Commandant

Customs Dept targets 4,248 new registrants

JOHOR BAHRU: The Customs Department is targeting a total of 4,248 new eligible registrants, who will make payments for sales, service and tourism tax this year. Customs Department assistant director-general (internal tax division) Wan Saadah Mohamed Muhibuddin said the target was based on the special operations conducted to detect new

KPDN To introduce ‘Baja Rahmah’ soon

KUANTAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will introduce the ‘Baja (fertiliser) Rahmah’ initiative soon in an effort the reduce the burden of farmers in the country. Its deputy minister, Fuziah Salleh, said the ministry was in the final round of negotiations with several companies to provide

Army officer detained on suspicion of espionage for China

TAIPEI: The Taiwan High Court on Monday approved a motion filed by prosecutors to detain an Army lieutenant colonel and hold him incommunicado on suspicion of recruiting military officers to collect military intelligence for China. The detention was authorised after prosecutors expressed concerns that Hsieh had established a spy network

Chinese researchers develop new AI model for El Nino predictions

BEIJING: Chinese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model powered by deep learning algorithms to predict the development and pattern of central Pacific El Nino events. Scientists believe that El Nino events in the central Pacific can have far-reaching impacts on global climate, making accurate predictions crucial for preparedness

Australian Open: Tze Yong cruises to second round, Jin Wei crashes out

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s singles player Ng Tze Yong easily got past the first round of the 2023 Australian Open Badminton Championships today, after shrugging off the challenge from a Japanese player. In the first round action at the State Sports Centre in Sydney, Tze Yong advanced to the second

Universiade: Umar breaks national record again

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2023 SEA Games gold medallist in the men’s 400 metres (m), Umar Osman continued to display a powerful run when he once again broke his national record at the World University Games (Universiade) in Chengdu, China, today. The 20-year-old clocked 46.09 second(s) to finish third in the

Zii Jia Will rise up again – Jalani

KUALA LUMPUR:  National badminton legend Datuk Seri Jalani Sidek believes national professional men’s singles champion Lee Zii Jia will bounce back from his current decline in performance. Jalani said only time will tell if Zii Jia will ‘roar’ again on the court considering that the 17th ranked player in the

Opposition jealous of unity government’s success: Fahmi

SEMENYIH: The various successes achieved by the Unity Government during the seven months of governing the country has caused the opposition to be jealous or “torn”, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said although the government is still new, there is no denying the success of the initiatives

Anwar says state polls the best platform to determine road map

SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the election campaign for the state polls was the best platform for political leaders to determine the road map of their party and not a stage to slander their opponents. The Prime Minister said the people and voters are matured and wise