# kuala (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kuala. Page: Feed: --- ## [Eswatini aviation launches initiative to advance women in aviation](https://times.co.sz/42032/news/eswatini-aviation-launches-initiative-to-advance-women-in-aviation/) _2026-08-21 · Joseph Zulu · Times of Eswatini_ SIKHUPHE – The Eswatini Civil Aviation Authority (ESWACAA) has launched a Gender Equality Friday initiative to increase women’s participation in aviation, address workplace barriers and create opportunities for women to enter, remain and advance in the industry. Launching the initiative at King Mswati III International Airport in Sikhuphe on August 8, 2026, ESWACAA Director General \[…\] The post… ## [UNESWA Luyengo Campus crowned ENACTUS Champions](https://times.co.sz/42023/news/uneswa-crowned-enactus-champions-e20-000-richer/) _2026-08-21 · Siphosethu Dlamini · Times of Eswatini_ MANZINI – UNESWA Luyengo Campus has been crowned the 2026 Enactus Eswatini national champions, taking home E20 000 after turning agricultural waste into fertiliser and securing the title for the third consecutive year. The victory was secured during the Enactus Eswatini National Expo held at The George Hotel in Manzini, where the Luyengo team impressed \[…\] The post UNESWA Luyengo Campus crowned… ## [Why did UAE cut Iran trade, and how exposed is Tehran’s US$21b import lifeline?](https://theleaders-online.com/why-did-uae-cut-iran-trade-and-how-exposed-is-tehrans-us21b-import-lifeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-did-uae-cut-iran-trade-and-how-exposed-is-tehrans-us21b-import-lifeline) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ DUBAI, Aug 21 — The UAE this week announced it was suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared The post Why did UAE cut Iran trade, and how exposed is Tehran’s US$21b import lifeline? appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [Global shipping gridlock looms as Panama Canal slashes transits amid worst El Nino drought](https://theleaders-online.com/global-shipping-gridlock-looms-as-panama-canal-slashes-transits-amid-worst-el-nino-drought/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=global-shipping-gridlock-looms-as-panama-canal-slashes-transits-amid-worst-el-nino-drought) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ PANAMA CITY, Aug 21 — The Panama Canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month because of drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, the The post Global shipping gridlock looms as Panama Canal slashes transits amid worst El Nino drought appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [US Supreme Court said no to Trump’s tariffs, and now German companies are getting refunds in hundreds of millions](https://theleaders-online.com/us-supreme-court-said-no-to-trumps-tariffs-and-now-german-companies-are-getting-refunds-in-hundreds-of-millions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-supreme-court-said-no-to-trumps-tariffs-and-now-german-companies-are-getting-refunds-in-hundreds-of-millions) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ BERLIN, Aug 21 — German companies have recouped hundreds of millions of euros in overpaid tariffs following February’s landmark US Supreme Court ruling, German Press Agency (dpa) reported on Friday, The post US Supreme Court said no to Trump’s tariffs, and now German companies are getting refunds in hundreds of millions appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [Rapid KL to run 24‑hour trains and buses for Merdeka Eve and National Day crowds](https://theleaders-online.com/rapid-kl-to-run-24%e2%80%91hour-trains-and-buses-for-merdeka-eve-and-national-day-crowds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rapid-kl-to-run-24%25e2%2580%2591hour-trains-and-buses-for-merdeka-eve-and-national-day-crowds) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Selected rail and bus services operated by Rapid KL will operate 24 hours on Aug 30 and 31 to facilitate public movement in conjunction with The post Rapid KL to run 24‑hour trains and buses for Merdeka Eve and National Day crowds appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [Foreign minister says Asean best platform as Malaysia pushes regional action on haze crisis](https://theleaders-online.com/foreign-minister-says-asean-best-platform-as-malaysia-pushes-regional-action-on-haze-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foreign-minister-says-asean-best-platform-as-malaysia-pushes-regional-action-on-haze-crisis) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 21 — Malaysia will utilise Asean diplomatic channels to seek a solution to the transboundary haze affecting several areas in the region, said Foreign Minister Datuk The post Foreign minister says Asean best platform as Malaysia pushes regional action on haze crisis appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [Bursa Malaysia ends little changed as bond yields, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment](https://theleaders-online.com/bursa-malaysia-ends-little-changed-as-bond-yields-geopolitical-tensions-weigh-on-sentiment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bursa-malaysia-ends-little-changed-as-bond-yields-geopolitical-tensions-weigh-on-sentiment) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Bursa Malaysia ended little changed on Friday, as investors remained cautious amid renewed pressure on global bond yields and geopolitical tensions, an analyst said. At The post Bursa Malaysia ends little changed as bond yields, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [US$80b buyback: Samsung goes big to win back investors](https://theleaders-online.com/us80b-buyback-samsung-goes-big-to-win-back-investors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us80b-buyback-samsung-goes-big-to-win-back-investors) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ SEOUL Aug 21 — South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics said Friday it would buy back up to US$80 billion (RM323.2 billion) of its own shares to boost shareholder returns, The post US$80b buyback: Samsung goes big to win back investors appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [International Criminal Court chief warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions](https://theleaders-online.com/international-criminal-court-chief-warns-against-demise-of-international-rule-of-law-after-us-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-criminal-court-chief-warns-against-demise-of-international-rule-of-law-after-us-sanctions) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ TOKYO Aug 21 — International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan warned on Friday against “the demise of international rule of law” after the United States targeted her with The post International Criminal Court chief warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’ after US sanctions appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BrTJ6PtdxRiA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska, military says](https://theleaders-online.com/plane-crash-kills-eight-at-us-air-force-radar-site-in-alaska-military-says/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plane-crash-kills-eight-at-us-air-force-radar-site-in-alaska-military-says) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ WASHINGTON, Aug 21 — A plane crash at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska killed eight people yesterday, the military said. The civilian-contracted plane crashed at the airport The post Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska, military says appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [PRN Melaka Perlu Formula Sesuai Dengan Geopolitiknya – Ahmad Zahid](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/prn-melaka-perlu-formula-sesuai-dengan-geopolitiknya-ahmad-zahid/) _2026-08-21 · Editor Berita · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Ogos – Barisan Nasional (BN) memerlukan formula yang bersesuaian dengan geopolitik Melaka dalam menghadapi Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) itu tidak lama lagi, kata Pengerusinya Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Beliau yang juga Timbalan Perdana Menteri berkata formula itu, tidak semestinya mengikut acuan sama PRN Johor dan Negeri Sembilan, yang membawa kemenangan besar kepada BN. Ahmad… ## [Pengawal keselamatan warga Singapura hina Islam dipenjara 14 hari, denda RM7,000](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/pengawal-keselamatan-warga-singapura-hina-islam-dipenjara-14-hari-denda-rm7000/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ JOHOR BAHRU – Seorang pengawal keselamatan warga Singapura dihukum penjara 14 hari dan denda RM7,000 oleh Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah menghina agama Islam, bulan lepas. Majistret A. Shaarmini memerintahkan Mohamed Anim Atam, 56, menjalani hukuman penjara bermula dari tarikh dia ditahan pada 18 Ogos lepas. Mahkamah turut memerintahkan tertuduh menjalani \[…\] The post… ## [Bekas CEO TH direman tujuh hari bantu siasatan SPRM](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/bekas-ceo-th-direman-tujuh-hari-bantu-siasatan-sprm/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ PUTRAJAYA – Bekas Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) direman tujuh hari bagi membantu siasatan kes penyelewengan wang pelaburan dan saham daripada TH bernilai kira-kira RM190 juta, susulan pendedahan berkaitan Laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) mengenai TH. Perintah reman bermula hari ini hingga Khamis depan (27 Ogos) terhadap suspek berumur lingkungan 60-an itu \[…\] The… ## [Tindakan terhadap salah laku jangan dijadikan isu kaum, agama – PM Anwar](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/tindakan-terhadap-salah-laku-jangan-dijadikan-isu-kaum-agama-pm-anwar/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ BANGI – Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bahawa tindakan terhadap salah laku dan kelemahan pengurusan dalam mana-mana institusi tidak seharusnya dijadikan isu kaum atau agama. Beliau berkata tindakan berkenaan diambil berdasarkan keperluan untuk membetulkan kepincangan dalam pengurusan sesebuah organisasi, tanpa mengira latar belakang atau identiti institusi berkenaan. Anwar… ## [Adakah agama ajar ‘kebas’ tanah orang untuk bina rumah ibadat? Jika tiada, jangan buat!’ – Mufti Perlis](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/adakah-agama-ajar-kebas-tanah-orang-untuk-bina-rumah-ibadat-jika-tiada-jangan-buat-mufti-perlis/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ KANGAR – “Adakah dalam dunia ini agama yang mengajar ‘kebas’ tanah orang untuk buat rumah ibadat? Jika tiada, jangan buat!” Demikian tegas Mufti Perlis, Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin dalam mengulas kenyataan Ahli Parlimen Jelutong, RSN Rayer berhubung isu perobohan Kuil Veeramakaliamman di Bukit Lagi, Kangar. Menerusi hantaran di media sosial, Dr Mohd Asri \[…\] The post Adakah agama ajar ‘kebas’… ## [Anwar sanggup guna kekerasan pertahan Malaysia jika wilayah cuba berpisah](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/anwar-sanggup-guna-kekerasan-pertahan-malaysia-jika-wilayah-cuba-berpisah/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ KUALA LUMPUR – Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan beliau sanggup menggunakan kekerasan bagi mempertahankan keutuhan dan kesatuan Malaysia sekiranya sebuah wilayah cuba memisahkan diri. Beliau berkata demikian ketika menggunakan Malaysia sebagai contoh dalam menjawab soalan sama ada beliau akan mengecam China sekiranya penyatuan secara aman dengan Taiwan tidak berhasil dan China… ## [Parliament, NERCHA deepen collaboration on HIV prevention](https://times.co.sz/42011/news/parliament-nercha-deepen-collaboration-on-hiv-prevention/) _2026-08-21 · Khaya Simelane · Times of Eswatini_ MBABANE – Parliament and the National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS (NERCHA) have strengthened collaboration on HIV prevention following a courtesy engagement focused on new infections and community-driven solutions. The engagement, held at the Royal Villas Hotel on Friday, brought together Members of Parliament led by Mtfongwaneni MP Nathi Mdockies Hlophe and representatives \[…\] The… ## [Malaysia-Thailand Perkukuh Kerjasama](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/malaysia-thailand-perkukuh-kerjasama/) _2026-08-21 · Editor Berita · UMNO Online_ PUTRAJAYA, 21 Ogos – Malaysia dan Thailand terus memperkukuh hubungan dua hala menerusi penerokaan peluang kerjasama dalam bidang Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET), industri halal, pelancongan serta perdagangan. Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata perkara itu dibincangkan ketika menerima kunjungan hormat Timbalan Gabenor Wilayah Trang, Thailand,… ## [Nilai Semula, Petugas PDK Tulang Belakang Anak Istimewa – Khairul Azwan](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/nilai-semula-petugas-pdk-tulang-belakang-anak-istimewa-khairul-azwan/) _2026-08-21 · Azman Abas · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Ogos – Petugas Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK) yang menjadi antara tulang belakang dalam mengurus, mendidik dan membimbing anak-anak istimewa perlu diberikan penghargaan sewajarnya, termasuk melalui peningkatan kadar elaun yang diterima mereka. Ketua UMNO Bahagian Pasir Salak, Khairul Azwan Harun berkata, kadar elaun semasa yang diterima petugas dan penyelia PDK perlu dinilai… ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FcL1gFpOz7yB) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [‘Kibarkan Jalur Gemilang, Semarakkan Semangat Cinta Negara’](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/kibarkan-jalur-gemilang-semarakkan-semangat-cinta-negara/) _2026-08-21 · Editor Berita · UMNO Online_ KOTA TINGGI, 21 Ogos – Suasana di Astaka Budaya, Laman Tun Sri Lanang, Kota Tinggi, pagi tadi meriah dengan kibaran Jalur Gemilang sempena pelancaran Bulan Kebangsaan dan Kempen Kibar Jalur Gemilang Peringkat Daerah Kota Tinggi Tahun 2026. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Johor Lama, Norlizah Noh, berkata Jalur Gemilang bukan sekadar sehelai kain, sebaliknya merupakan lambang tanah air yang… ## [KPK Jadi Rakan Strategik, Pastikan Industri Getah Berdaya Saing](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/kpk-jadi-rakan-strategik-pastikan-industri-getah-berdaya-saing/) _2026-08-21 · nurul saadah · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Ogos – Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi (KPK) akan terus menjadi rakan strategik dalam memastikan industri getah Malaysia kekal berdaya saing, kata menterinya, Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. Menerusi hantaran di laman Facebooknya, beliau telah berkesempatan merasmikan Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) Industry Leadership and Networking Dinner anjuran MRC. “Malam tadi saya… ## [South China floods death toll jumps to 159 with 10 still missing](https://theleaders-online.com/south-china-floods-death-toll-jumps-to-159-with-10-still-missing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-china-floods-death-toll-jumps-to-159-with-10-still-missing) _2026-08-21 · Theleaders · The Leaders Online_ BEIJING, Aug 21 — The death toll from devastating floods in southern China last month jumped to 159 today, state media reported, with ten people still missing. Typhoon Maysak wreaked The post South China floods death toll jumps to 159 with 10 still missing appeared first on The Leaders Online . ## [Teruskan Momentum, Tarik Lebih Banyak Pelaburan](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/teruskan-momentum-tarik-lebih-banyak-pelaburan/) _2026-08-21 · nurul saadah · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Ogos – Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad menegaskan momentum untuk menarik lebih banyak pelaburan bagi merancakkan lagi ekonomi negeri. Ujarnya, usaha untuk menarik pelaburan memerlukan pasukan yang bergerak seiring dan mempunyai matlamat sama. “Kerja menarik pelaburan bukanlah kerja satu pihak sahaja. Ia memerlukan satu pasukan bergerak seiring, saling melengkapi… ## [Semarak Jiwa Patriotik, Kecintaan Kepada Negara Sempena Bulan Kebangsaan – Isam](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/semarak-jiwa-patriotik-kecintaan-kepada-negara-sempena-bulan-kebangsaan-isam/) _2026-08-21 · nurul saadah · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Ogos – Bersempena bulan kemerdekaan Ketua UMNO Bahagian Tampin, Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa berbesar hati turun padang menyemarakkan sambutan kemerdekaan menerusi pemasangan Jalur Gemilang pada kenderaan. Beliau yang jug Ahli Parlimen Tampin berkata inisiatif berkenaan merupakan antara usaha bagi menyemai rasa cinta terhadap negara dalam kalangan masyarakat. “Alhamdulillah,… ## [Kerusi urut kerajaan jangan buat wartawan leka, lupa prinsip kewartawanan – A. Kadir Jasin](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/kerusi-urut-kerajaan-jangan-buat-wartawan-leka-lupa-prinsip-kewartawanan-a-kadir-jasin/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ KUALA LUMPUR – Wartawan veteran, A. Kadir Jasin mengingatkan pengamal media supaya tidak terlalu selesa dengan kemudahan yang diberikan kerajaan sehingga leka dan melupakan prinsip kewartawanan. Beliau berkata, pemberian kerusi urut kepada wartawan dan pengarang oleh Kerajaan Madani seperti yang dinyatakan Menteri Komunikasi, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil pada Kongres Kebangsaan Parti Keadilan Rakyat… ## [Berambus Jika Tak Suka Islam!-Ketua AMK Pekan Tempelak Ronnie Liu](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/berambus-jika-tak-suka-islam-ketua-amk-pekan-tempelak-ronnie-liu/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ KUALA LUMPUR – Ketua Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Cabang Pekan, Zubair Tugimon menggesa individu yang didakwa mempertikaikan kedudukan Islam di Malaysia supaya menghormati Perlembagaan dan sensitiviti umat Islam. Zubair berkata, kenyataan yang mempertikaikan kedudukan Islam tidak seharusnya didiamkan begitu sahaja, terutama apabila menyentuh sejarah dan asas negara. “Saya tidak tahu sama ada… ## [Huffaz dominasi graduan terbaik institusi pendidikan MARA](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/huffaz-dominasi-graduan-terbaik-institusi-pendidikan-mara/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ KUALA LUMPUR – Golongan Huffaz Al-Quran didapati lebih cemerlang dalam cabang akademik termasuk bidang profesional dan Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET), menurut Pengerusi Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Beliau berkata, perkara itu telah dibuktikan oleh MARA berdasarkan pencapaian para Huffaz Al-Quran dalam bidang akademik. “MARA telah buktikan bahawa… ## [Jangan Korbankan MARA Demi Politik – Mohamad Fazly](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/jangan-korbankan-mara-demi-politik-mohamad-fazly/) _2026-08-21 · amin adnan · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Ogos – Naib Ketua UMNO Bahagian Wangsa Maju, Datuk Mohamad Fazly Zainudin menegaskan bahawa Pengerusi Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki tidak perlu diganti, sebaliknya peranan dan usaha yang telah digerakkan perlu terus diperkukuh demi kepentingan rakyat. Jelasnya, gelaran “Daddy MARA” bukan sekadar panggilan, tetapi mencerminkan sumbangan dan pendekatan Dr… ## [Kerajaan kekal tahap pekerja asing 13 peratus, sasar 10 peratus menjelang 2030 — MITI](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/kerajaan-kekal-tahap-pekerja-asing-13-peratus-sasar-10-peratus-menjelang-2030-miti/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ KUALA LUMPUR — Kerajaan mengekalkan had ke atas pekerja asing pada 13 peratus daripada jumlah tenaga kerja Malaysia, selepas mengurangkan pergantungan negara kepada buruh asing daripada 15 peratus dan berhasrat menurunkannya lagi kepada 10 peratus menjelang 2030. Timbalan Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) Sim Tze Tzin berkata Malaysia tidak akan meningkatkan pergantungan kepada… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BaExL643KzrS) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Pesawat Malaysia Airlines ke Kuala Lumpur batal proses berlepas di Lapangan Terbang Narita](https://themerdekatimes.com/news/2026/08/pesawat-malaysia-airlines-ke-kuala-lumpur-batal-proses-berlepas-di-lapangan-terbang-narita/) _2026-08-21 · Wartawan TMT · The Merdeka Times_ CHIBA — Sebuah pesawat Malaysia Airlines menuju ke Kuala Lumpur membatalkan proses berlepas di Lapangan Terbang Narita berhampiran Tokyo pada pagi Khamis susulan masalah pada pesawat, lapor Kyodo News memetik Kementerian Pengangkutan. Asap hitam dilaporkan kelihatan keluar dari pesawat ketika ia bergerak menuju ke satu daripada landasan lapangan terbang itu kira-kira 10.40 pagi waktu tempatan. \[…\]… ## [Johor Tarik Potensi Pelaburan Lebih RM5 Bilion](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/21/johor-tarik-potensi-pelaburan-lebih-rm5-bilion/) _2026-08-21 · Editor Berita · UMNO Online_ JOHOR BAHRU, 21 Ogos – Johor berjaya menarik potensi pelaburan bernilai lebih RM5 bilion hasil siri pertemuan bersama pelabur semasa lawatan kerja Menteri Besar Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, ke Singapura. Onn Hafiz berkata perkembangan itu mencerminkan keyakinan yang semakin kukuh dalam kalangan pelabur terhadap Johor sebagai destinasi pelaburan serta hab pertumbuhan baharu di rantau ini. Menurut… ## [Bhunu Mall incident: Project manager not qualified engineer](https://times.co.sz/41952/news/bhunu-mall-incident-project-manager-not-qualified-engineer/) _2026-08-21 · Mfanukhona Nkambule · Times of Eswatini_ MANZINI – The ongoing construction of the Bhunu Mall has brought to the fore critical questions surrounding statutory compliance. At the centre of this unfolding narrative is the revelation that the project manager overseeing the mall’s construction is not an engineer, nor is the company or its director registered with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) \[…\] The post Bhunu Mall incident:… ## [Singapore investment firm to take over AfriSam](https://times.co.sz/41984/business/singapore-investment-firm-to-take-over-afrisam/) _2026-08-21 · Nhlanganiso Mkhonta · Times of Eswatini_ MBABANE – The Eswatini Competition Commission (ESCC) has conditionally approved the acquisition of 100 per cent of AfriSam Eswatini by Singapore-based West International New Building Materials (WINBM). The competition watchdog-imposed safeguards aimed at preventing the transaction from weakening competition in the country’s cement market. The transaction, which was notified to the commission on… ## [Icon Connect to give local content on radio](https://times.co.sz/41995/lifestyle/icon-connect-to-give-local-content-on-radio/) _2026-08-21 · Neliswa Sibiya · Times of Eswatini_ … broadcasting will cost millions – Phila Koshin MBABANE – Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) newly-licensed radio broadcaster, Icon Connect, has promised to deliver what emaSwati have been vouching for on radio. Phila Koshin one of the founders of the station said that Icon Connect is an urban commercial station.” As an urban commercial station, we \[…\] The post Icon Connect to give local… ## [Investigation results will reveal truth – minister](https://times.co.sz/41966/news/investigation-results-will-reveal-truth-minister/) _2026-08-21 · Timothy Simelane · Times of Eswatini_ MANZINI – Investigations are expected to determine what caused a concrete slab at Bhunu Mall to detach from the second floor and crash onto IDENTITY Clothing, killing a shop assistant. The deceased, Tiyandza Masilela, aged 26, was trapped beneath the rubble after the slab fell about 20 metres onto the clothing store on Tuesday afternoon. \[…\] The post Investigation results will reveal truth –… ## [6 senior stars for 8Bet Cup debuts](https://times.co.sz/41978/sports/6-senior-stars-for-8bet-cup-debuts/) _2026-08-21 · Nimrod Hlophe · Times of Eswatini_ MBABANE — Six established senior players are yet to play in the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup. They are set to make their debuts during the third edition, which will run from August 30 to September 6, 2026. 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Free Malaysia Today melaporkan Pengarah Metrasys Sdn Bhd, Lian Tian Chuan, 54, memberi keterangan dalam… ## [Jalin Kebersamaan, Shahaniza Terus Dekati Masyarakat Orang Asli](https://umno-online.my/2026/08/20/jalin-kebersamaan-shahaniza-terus-dekati-masyarakat-orang-asli/) _2026-08-20 · nurul saadah · UMNO Online_ KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Ogos – Ketua UMNO Bahagian Maran, Datuk Seri Shahaniza Shamsuddin berbesar hati turun padang menyantuni masyarakat Orang Asli di beberapa perkampungan di kawasan berkenaan. Beliau yang juga Ketua Penerangan UMNO Negeri Pahang memaklumkan, kunjungan berkenaan melibatkan Kampung Paya Taman, Bot Bot dan Paya Besar di Chenor. “Saya berkesempatan turun beramah mesra bersama masyarakat…