Новости за 04.08.2024

TUMPAT: The Customs Department seized 7.1 tonnes of pig carcasses worth more than RM100,000, found in a lorry container at Chabang Empat here early Wednesday.

DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign clashed with pro-government supporters today, with at least 24 people killed in confrontations using sticks, knives and guns.

PARIS: Simone Biles has reaffirmed her place at the top of gymnastics royalty in Paris, though she prefers to bask in that glory instead of focusing on her future, which could include a run at her fourth Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

KOTA KINABALU: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged party leaders and members to focus and continue their efforts championing the rights of the people in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR: A powerful display of unity was evident among the crowd who have started gathering for the "Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin" rally, which is taking place at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil here.

KUALA LUMPUR: Youth participation in national development and decision-making is crucial to ensure that government policies are not one-size-fits-all, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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PARIS: There is no shame losing to Katie Ledecky in the Olympic 800 metres freestyle, and the Australian who has lost twice to her only feels proud to have given the American great a proper race.

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Malaysians from all walks of life have begun flocking to the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil to show their support for the Palestine solidarity rally today (Aug 4).

LILLE: Reigning Olympic champions the United States will face Brazil in the quarter-finals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament after beating Puerto Rico 104-83 in Lille on Saturday to seal top spot in Group C with three wins out of three.

KOTA BARU: Completion of the construction of the second bridge connecting Rantau Panjang in Kelantan and Sungai Golok in Thailand is eagerly awaited, particularly for its potential to create business opportunities that could boost locals’ income.

TAMPIN: A 45-year-old man was critically injured after he was slashed by an acquaintance in a house in Gemencheh after an argument about work this morning.

DHAKA: At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in clashes in Bangladesh today as police fired tear gas and lobbed stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

SIK: Water levels in the three dams managed by the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) have continued to decrease due to the prolonged dry spell over the past few months.

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today issued a stern reminder against implementing agencies, saying that he will not accept any excuses for the delays in the completion of development projects.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission has confirmed that a by-election will be held for the Mahkota state seat in Johor.

PARIS: The Taiwanese boxer engulfed in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics guaranteed herself at least bronze after convincingly winning her quarter-final today.

PETALING JAYA: A 14-year-old teenager, who was reported missing three days ago, was found hiding in a friend’s house a block away from his home.

IPOH: Forty-three women, believed to be offering services of guest relations officers, were among 53 illegal immigrants arrested when the Immigration Department raided two entertainment premises here this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR: It was not the same Lee Zii Jia on Sunday as the world No. 7 went down tamely to Thailand’s reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the Paris Olympic men’s singles semi-finals, effectively ending Malaysia’s gold medal bid in badminton.

PARIS: Devastated former Olympic champion Carolina Marin withdrew in tears from her badminton semi-final on Sunday after her right knee buckled in distressing scenes.

JITRA: A Mercedes Benz GLC 43 engulfed in flames along the North-South Expressway near Taman Sinar Harapan here this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds across several states until 6 pm today.

IPOH: A total of 15 individuals from four families in Muallim have been evacuated to two relief centres in the district following continuous rain in the morning.

KULAI: The Communications Ministry wants parties involved in the Aug 17 Nenggiri by-election to be wary about spreading fake content generated by artificial intelligence (AI).