June 2025 – Thesundailymys

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House amid Gaza ceasefire push

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House next week, a US official confirmed Monday, as Washington intensifies efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. The July 7 meeting marks Netanyahu’s third visit since Trump resumed office in January. The talks follow Trump’s recent statement… Continue reading

Netflix partners with NASA to stream space missions in 2025

Streaming giant Netflix said Monday it will soon allow viewers to binge rocket launches and spacewalks through a partnership with US space agency NASA. “Whether you’re a die-hard space nerd or someone who just really, really enjoys seeing Earth glow from 250 miles up, the countdown has officially begun,“ Netflix said in a blog post… Continue reading

Apple antitrust case proceeds as judge rejects dismissal bid

WASHINGTON: A US federal judge has rejected Apple’s attempt to dismiss a major antitrust lawsuit, allowing the case accusing the tech giant of monopolizing smartphone markets to move forward. District Judge Julien Neals ruled that the government provided sufficient evidence to support claims of Apple’s anticompetitive practices. The lawsuit, filed by the US Department of… Continue reading

Monterrey coach warns only Messi can skip defending before Dortmund clash

MONTERREY coach Domenec Torrent warned his team every player must defend diligently if the Mexican club are to stand any chance of beating Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. The Spanish coach said former Barcelona great Lionel Messi, whose Inter Miami side were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday,… Continue reading

Trump lifts Syria sanctions as Israel considers diplomatic ties

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump formally dismantled sanctions against Syria on Monday, aiming to reintegrate the war-torn nation into the global economy while Israel signals interest in diplomatic ties with Damascus. The executive order terminates the “national emergency” declared in 2004, which imposed sweeping sanctions on Syrian state institutions, including its central bank. White House… Continue reading

Wimbledon sizzles as heatwave breaks opening day record

TENNIS devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener. “If we sweat, we sweat — we know each other well,“ laughed Cathy Butcher, 73, arriving with her daughter Helen. The retiree said she had… Continue reading

Trump withdraws lawsuit over inaccurate Iowa election poll

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has withdrawn a lawsuit concerning an Iowa poll that inaccurately predicted his defeat in the state during the 2024 election. Trump’s legal team formally notified a federal court in Iowa that the case against pollster Ann Selzer, the Des Moines Register, and its parent company, Gannett, would no longer proceed.… Continue reading

Wimbledon qualifier Tarvet plans creative expenses to bypass NCAA rules

BRITAIN’S Oliver Tarvet aims to be creative with his expenses after the amateur beat fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi in his first Grand Slam match at Wimbledon on Monday. The University of San Diego student rose to the occasion, dispatching his Swiss opponent 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The 21-year-old now has the daunting task of facing Carlos… Continue reading

Venezuela accuses US of kidnapping 18 migrant children

CARACAS: Venezuela has accused the United States of “kidnapping” 18 Venezuelan children whose migrant parents were either deported or detained without them. The claim was made by Parliament speaker Jorge Rodriguez, who stated the children, aged between 1 and 12, were separated from their families under unclear circumstances. Rodriguez asserted that the children were unlawfully… Continue reading

Alcaraz beats Fognini in 5-set thriller to begin Wimbledon defence

CARLOS ALCARAZ survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener while Aryna Sabalenka kept her cool to cruise into the second round on the hottest opening day in the tournament’s history. Temperatures at the All England Club on Monday topped 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 Fahrenheit), surpassing the previous record for the start of the tournament… Continue reading

US aid cuts may cause 14 million deaths including children: Lancet study

PARIS: A landmark study published in *The Lancet* warns that over 14 million people, including 4.5 million children under five, could die by 2030 due to drastic cuts in US foreign aid initiated by the Trump administration. The research, released as global leaders gather for a UN aid conference in Seville, Spain, highlights the life-saving… Continue reading

Tour de France cyclists shift from starvation to high-carb diets for peak performance

NOT so long ago, cyclists heading into the Tour de France were skinny string beans weighing and measuring every grain of rice that entered their body but that image has not just gone, it’s taken a seismic shift in the other direction. This year’s riders will be gorging themselves like never before, taking on board… Continue reading

Sabalenka credits Djokovic and Sinner for Wimbledon boost

ARYNA SABALENKA said practising with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner had sharpened her game after the world number one beat Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine 6-1, 7-5 in her Wimbledon opener on Monday. The 27-year-old Belarusian top seed is a three-time Grand Slam champion but has never been beyond the semi-finals at the All England Club.… Continue reading

Man killed in flash flood in northern Italy amid extreme weather

ROME: A man in northwestern Italy was killed Monday in a flash flood caused by heavy rains, the authorities announced, adding that extreme weather events were becoming more frequent. The 70-year-old man was hit by a torrent of water and mud after he got out of his van in the alpine town of Bardonecchia in… Continue reading

Penang firemen rescue trapped boy from burning Jelutong apartment

GEORGE TOWN: Firefighters in Penang successfully rescued a 13-year-old boy trapped inside a burning apartment unit at Apartment 99 Taman Sinar Pelangi, Jelutong, earlier tonight. The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) swiftly responded to an emergency call received at 7.26 pm. John Sagun Francis, JBPM assistant operations director, confirmed that upon arrival, the team… Continue reading

KWAP and Malaysia Forest Fund ink MoU

KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) aimed at advancing Malaysia’s sustainability agenda through forest-based solutions. This partnership marks a significant step towards supporting Malaysia’s transition to a net-zero economy and reinforces KWAP’s commitment to achieve Net Zero Portfolio by 2050, a key… Continue reading

Taxing day for businesses

TODAY is set to be a crucial date in the Malaysian tax scene. To facilitate compliance, here is a recap of the changes that take will take effect. • Businesses with annual turnover of RM25 million to RM100 million are required to be in full compliance with e-invoicing requirements. Until June 30, 2025, businesses of… Continue reading

Three foreigners arrested, fake firearms seized in Segambut raid

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested three foreigners and seized hundreds of counterfeit firearms, including Walther P99 pistols, M4 Carbines, and Colt AR-15s, during a raid on a terrace house in Segambut this afternoon. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Investigation Intelligence deputy director SAC Zairulnizam Mohd Zainuddin confirmed the arrests, stating… Continue reading

Perak ensures NR-REE mining follows strict environmental safeguards

LENGGONG: The Perak government has pledged that non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) mining will not compromise environmental safety. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad emphasised that while NR-REE mining offers economic benefits, environmental protection remains a top priority. Saarani stated that modern techniques like In-Situ Leaching (ISL) will replace traditional excavation methods. ISL involves injecting… Continue reading

Johor-Singapore RTS Link hits 56% completion, set for 2026 launch

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has achieved 56 per cent physical progress as of June, marking a significant milestone in the cross-border infrastructure project. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi confirmed the progress, highlighting advancements in track construction, station development, and system testing. He expressed confidence that the project… Continue reading

Malaysia prepares legal framework for AI governance, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Digital is finalising a comprehensive report on legal frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) to address governance gaps, Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced today. The findings, currently under review by the National AI Office (NAIO), will determine whether Malaysia introduces new laws or adopts sector-specific standards. Speaking at the launch of… Continue reading

Migrant boat sinks off Italy, leaving one dead, 87 survivors

ROME: A migrant boat sank between Tunisia and Italy, leaving one woman dead, though the Italian coastguard managed to rescue 87 survivors, the Red Cross told AFP Monday. After setting out from La Louza in Tunisia, the fishing boat sank in the middle of the night when it was approximately 45 miles (72 kilometres) from… Continue reading

Thousands in Norway mistakenly told they won big on lottery

OSLO: A Norwegian lottery company on Monday apologised to 47,000 crestfallen gamblers who were mistakenly told they had won huge sums in a lottery, the firm blaming a currency conversion error. State-owned gambling group Norsk Tipping said they had published incorrect prize amounts after a Eurojackpot draw on Friday because of an error converting from… Continue reading

Gaza rescuers say Israeli forces kill 34 as ceasefire momentum builds

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed 34 people on Monday, including 11 waiting for aid, as momentum built behind a ceasefire push for the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a day earlier that his country’s “victory” over Iran had created “opportunities”, including for freeing hostages held by… Continue reading

Lebanon seeks guarantees from Israel as US demands Hezbollah disarmed

BEIRUT: Lebanon seeks guarantees that Israeli forces fully withdraw from Lebanese territory in response to a US demand that Beirut formally commit to disarming militant group Hezbollah, a Lebanese official said Monday. Lebanese leaders who took office in the aftermath of a war between Israel and Hezbollah last year have repeatedly vowed a state monopoly… Continue reading

Spain socialist heavyweight detained in corruption case: legal sources

MADRID: Spanish authorities on Monday detained former top Socialist party official Santos Cerdan in a corruption case that is a new blow for left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, judicial sources said. Former transport minister Jose Luis Abalos has also been implicated in the investigation into kickbacks for public contracts, which has created the biggest political… Continue reading

MCMC to meet TikTok over PK Battle trend concerns – Fahmi

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will meet TikTok’s management to address rising concerns over the PK Battle trend, which has drawn criticism from parents due to reports of children spending large sums on in-app gifts. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry issued an official directive today, expecting TikTok to… Continue reading

Perak’s socioeconomic recovery gains momentum under 2030 plan

LENGGONG: Perak is making steady progress in its socioeconomic recovery following the pandemic, with significant improvements recorded under the Perak Sejahtera 2030 development plan, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Speaking at the third-year progress report presentation, Saarani highlighted that 108 out of 272 planned projects have been completed since the initiative’s launch in… Continue reading

Police hunt Myanmar national for killing co-worker at KL scrap metal shop

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are searching for a Myanmar national suspected of killing his co-worker following a dispute at a scrap metal shop in Jalan 1/18B, Kampung Batu, Off Jalan Ipoh. The incident occurred late last night. Sentul District Police Chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari stated that five witnesses, including the shop owner, co-workers, and… Continue reading

42 Nadi centres now operating in Penang with new additions

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Four new National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) have commenced operations in the Pematang Pauh parliamentary constituency, increasing Penang’s total NADI count to 42. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the new centres are located in Penanti (two), Seberang Jaya, and Pematang Pasir. Three began operations in May 2024, while the Kubang Semang centre… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah’s BAM contract to be finalised before Japan Open

THE future of Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will be decided before the Japan Open, scheduled for July 15. BAM President Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz stated that both players agreed to this timeline during a recent engagement session. Zafrul mentioned… Continue reading

Ex-national shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain returns to BAM as singles coach

FORMER national player Iskandar Zulkarnain rejoins BAM as singles coach, bringing experience from Ireland. Starts duties on Oct 1. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has appointed former national men’s singles player Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin as a singles coach. The 33-year-old will officially begin his role on October 1. BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul… Continue reading

Putra Heights gas pipe met specs but soil failure caused explosion, says DOSH

SHAH ALAM: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has confirmed that the gas pipe involved in the Putra Heights explosion in April complied with all technical specifications. However, laboratory tests revealed that the pipe’s lower section lacked proper soil support, leading to the catastrophic failure. DOSH Petroleum Safety Division director Husdin Che Amat… Continue reading

Wimbledon ‘ready’ for soaring temperatures

WIMBLEDON chief executive Sally Bolton said the Grand Slam was not used to baking summer temperatures but “we’re absolutely ready for it” as the mercury soared in London on Monday. Temperatures on the first day of the Championships are expected to climb to at least 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit). Wimbledon, often plagued by… Continue reading

MACC enhances asset disposal via public-private partnership in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is reinforcing its asset forfeiture and disposal framework to ensure integrity and public trust in handling proceeds from illicit activities. MACC Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division director Norhaizam Muhammad emphasised the need for a structured cooperation mechanism between enforcement agencies and the private sector. “We aim to build an efficient… Continue reading

Ex-investment banker jailed 2 years, fined RM1m for securities fraud

KUALA LUMPUR: A former investment banker was sentenced to two years in jail and fined RM1 million by the Sessions Court today for securities fraud offences involving RM201,000. Judge Norma Ismail delivered the sentence to Ruwan Amaresh Shaun Ponniah, 36, who previously worked as an associate director of Debt Capital Markets at a local investment… Continue reading

Selangor forms committee to prevent future gas pipeline fires after Putra Heights incident

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will form a special committee to develop long-term strategies and propose new regulations to prevent incidents like the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire from recurring. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the committee will include representatives from state and federal agencies, Petronas, and technical experts. Their task is to… Continue reading

Taiwan jails 10 people for spying for China

TAIPEI: A Taiwanese court on Monday jailed a coach of Chinese yo-yo and nine others for spying for Beijing, as Taipei seeks to counter China’s influence on the self-ruled island. The two sides have been spying on each other for decades, but analysts say the threat to Taiwan is greater given that China has threatened… Continue reading

Iran decries ‘destructive’ conduct by IAEA chief

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Tehran halted cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog due to what he called the agency chief’s “destructive” behaviour towards the Islamic republic, his office said Monday. “The action taken by parliament members… is a natural response to the unjustified, unconstructive, and destructive conduct… Continue reading

Bangladesh opens murder trial of key student protester

DHAKA: Bangladesh opened on Monday the murder trial of student protester Abu Sayeed, whose killing last year escalated demonstrations nationwide that ultimately ousted then prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Sayeed died aged 23 in the northern city of Rangpur, the first student demonstrator killed in the police crackdown on protests. Footage of his last moments on… Continue reading

BBC ‘regrets’ not pulling Glastonbury stream after anti-Israel remarks

LONDON: British public broadcaster the BBC apologised Monday for not pulling a live stream of a punk-rap group’s performance at the Glastonbury festival when they made anti-Israel remarks. “With hindsight we should have pulled the stream during the performance. We regret this did not happen,“ the broadcaster said of Bob Vylan’s show, in which the… Continue reading

Trump says not offering Iran ‘anything’, nor speaking to them

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not offering Iran anything nor talking to it “since we totally obliterated” the country’s nuclear facilities. “I am not offering Iran ANYTHING, unlike Obama,“ Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Nor am I even talking to them since we totally OBLITERATED their Nuclear Facilities.” The… Continue reading

China to keep anti-dumping steel duties on EU, UK, S. Korea and Indonesia

BEIJING: China will maintain duties on certain steel products from the European Union, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Indonesia, its commerce ministry said Monday, as overcapacity concerns drive global trade turbulence. The duties on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled plates, first levied by Beijing in 2019, range from 20.2 percent for Indonesian imports to… Continue reading

US must rule out more strikes before talks can resume: Iran

LONDON: Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran cannot resume unless the US rules out further strikes on Iran, its deputy foreign minister told the BBC late Sunday. Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the British broadcaster that the US had signalled it wants to return to the negotiating table, a week after it struck three Iranian nuclear facilities.… Continue reading

France court jails migrant smugglers over 2022 Channel deaths

LILLE: A French court Monday sentenced seven Afghans and two Iraqi Kurds to seven to eight years in jail over the deadly capsizing of a boat carrying migrants from France to England in 2022. The small boat had departed France early on December 14, 2022, carrying people from Afghanistan, Albania, India and Senegal. Four people… Continue reading

RM11 billion deployed under GEAR-uP to boost high-growth sectors in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) has deployed RM11 billion as of June 30, 2025, marking significant progress since its launch in August 2024. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) initiative aims to drive socioeconomic reforms and industrial transformation in Malaysia. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan revealed that the RM11… Continue reading

LHDN ends 2% tax deduction for deceased EPP agents from Aug 1

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has announced that the two per cent tax deduction for deceased agents, dealers, or distributors (EPP) will no longer apply starting August 1. The decision aligns with the definition of an ‘individual’ under Section 2 of the Income Tax Act 1967, which refers only to living persons. LHDN clarified… Continue reading

High MyKad usage for SARA programme in Sabah, says deputy minister

BELURAN: Sabah has recorded a high adoption rate of MyKad for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, with 94 per cent of recipients using it to purchase essentials at registered outlets. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying revealed that 506,000 individuals receive SARA aid, with RM500 million approved annually. Currently, nearly 4,000 grocery stores and… Continue reading

UPM Bintulu Campus renamed UPM Sarawak with Sultan of Selangor’s consent

KLANG: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has consented to the rebranding of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus in Sarawak as UPM Sarawak (UPMS). Sultan Sharafuddin said the rebranding was a strategic move by UPM to expand its role in conjunction with the university’s 50th anniversary in Sarawak. UPM was formerly known… Continue reading

KPDN uses three approaches for smooth Op Kesan 4.0 SST review

KOTA KINABALU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will adopt three key strategies to ensure the smooth execution of Op Kesan 4.0, following the Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate adjustments taking effect tomorrow. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali outlined the approaches, which include collecting price and service charge data to compare… Continue reading