June 2025 – Page 10 – Thesundailymys

Agriculture TVET graduates’ employability hits 81.23 pct in Malaysia

SHAH ALAM: The employability rate of graduates from Agriculture Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) climbed to 81.23 per cent in 2023, up from 78.1 per cent the previous year. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu highlighted the consistent five-year growth in… Continue reading

Police officer dies during illegal racing operation in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: A police officer was killed early this morning after his motorcycle skidded during an operation targeting illegal street racing in the capital. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT KL) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed that Lance Corporal Muhammad Amirul Aiman Muhammad Othman, 24, died at the scene following the… Continue reading

UMK Bachok entrepreneurship faculty complex delayed, final extension granted

BACHOK: The Entrepreneurship Faculty Complex at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) Bachok campus has been delayed, with four extensions of time (EOT) granted, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan confirmed today. He stated that this fourth EOT would be the last, with full project completion now expected by Oct 20. “I have informed the contractor… Continue reading

Suicide attack kills 16 soldiers in Pakistan’s North Waziristan

PESHAWAR (Pakistan): A suicide attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban killed 16 soldiers and wounded more than two dozen people, including civilians, local government officials and police officers told AFP. “A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy,“ said a local government official in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, who… Continue reading

Qatar pushes Israel-Hamas truce talks amid Gaza ceasefire momentum

DOHA: Gaza mediators are engaging with Israel and Hamas to build on momentum from this week’s ceasefire with Iran and work towards a truce in the Palestinian territory, Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said. Israel and Iran on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Qatar just hours after the… Continue reading

Non-Bumiputeras urged to join MAF as participation remains low

KUALA LUMPUR: Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar has encouraged non-Bumiputera communities to consider joining the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), as their current involvement remains minimal. He emphasised that the MAF offers a unique professional career path distinct from other sectors. Speaking at the commissioning parade and appointment letter presentation for… Continue reading

African Union hails DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal as milestone

NAIROBI: The African Union said on Saturday a peace deal signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda was a “significant milestone” in bringing peace to the deeply troubled region. For more than 30 years the eastern DRC has been riven by conflict, which has intensified in recent years with the advance of an… Continue reading

PH and BN finalise Sabah poll talks, says UMNO’s Asyraf

PASIR PUTEH: Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) are nearing the end of their discussions in preparation for the upcoming Sabah state election, according to UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. Speaking to reporters after opening the Pasir Puteh UMNO division delegates meeting, Asyraf Wajdi stated that negotiations with all relevant parties are… Continue reading

Israel says missile from Yemen’s Houthis “most likely” intercepted amid rising tensions

THE Israeli army said on Saturday that a missile fired from Yemen towards Israeli territory had been “most likely successfully intercepted”, while Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed responsibility for the launch. Israel has threatened Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement – which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Gaza – with a naval… Continue reading

80% of maritime accidents in Malaysia due to missing life jackets

KLANG: Nearly 80 per cent of the 226 maritime accidents recorded last year occurred because victims failed to wear life jackets, according to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). The agency revealed that these incidents involved 1,348 individuals, with 1,259 rescued, 64 dead, and 25 still missing. From January to May this year, 108 cases… Continue reading

Heavy rain floods Guizhou again as Rongjiang faces second deluge

SHANGHAI: Heavy rain struck China’s southwestern Guizhou province again on Saturday, half-submerging the already flood-stricken riverside city of Rongjiang for a second time this week and prompting the evacuation of residents to higher ground. Located at the confluence of three rivers and home to 300,000 residents, Rongjiang was inundated earlier this week by record downpours… Continue reading

Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for 10 Malaysian states until 6 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across 10 states until 6 pm today. The affected regions include Kulim in Kedah, all of Penang and Johor, as well as multiple districts in Perak and Selangor. Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang are also expected… Continue reading

US Supreme Court backs Trump in key ruling on injunctions

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on the last day of rulings for its current term gave Donald Trump his latest in a series of victories at the nation’s top judicial body, one that may make it easier for him to implement contentious elements of his sweeping agenda as he tests the limits of presidential power.… Continue reading

Peace and social harmony vital for Maqasid Syariah, says Mohd Na’im

KUANTAN: Peace and social harmony are fundamental to fulfilling the objectives of Maqasid Syariah and ensuring national stability, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Speaking at the East Zone Jelajah MADANI Ulama and Umara Programme (JMUU), held alongside the MADANI Al-Falah Carnival at Masjid Jamek Beserah,… Continue reading

KPKT warns public against illegal moneylenders in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has issued a stern warning to the public, especially those struggling financially, to steer clear of illegal moneylending schemes. Minister Nga Kor Ming emphasised that loans should only be obtained from licensed moneylenders registered under the Moneylenders Act 1951 (Act 400). Under the law, licensed lenders… Continue reading

Government reviews 13MP after thorough discussions, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to review the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) was not made hastily but followed detailed discussions over the past two weeks, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He explained that the process began with a draft presented by the Economy Ministry secretary-general to the Cabinet. “We’ve actually discussed this. In… Continue reading

Projek Kompleks Fakulti Keusahawanan UMK Bachok lewat siap – Ahmad Maslan

BACHOK: Projek pembinaan Kompleks Fakulti Keusahawanan Kampus Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) Bachok mengalami kelewatan dan telah diberikan lanjutan masa (EOT) sebanyak empat kali. Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan berkata pihaknya mengharapkan projek berkenaan dapat disiapkan sepenuhnya pada 20 Oktober tahun ini. “EOT sudah empat kali dan kali ini yang terakhir. Saya telah… Continue reading

Kes demam denggi di Terengganu turun 28 peratus pada 2025

MARANG: Jumlah kumulatif kes demam denggi di Terengganu bagi tempoh 1 Jan 2025 hingga semalam (27 Jun) menurun 28 peratus berbanding tempoh sama tahun lepas. Pengarah Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Terengganu (JKNT) Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong berkata sepanjang tempoh itu hanya 90 kes demam denggi dilaporkan berbanding 125 kes pada 2024. Beliau berkata setakat ini tiada… Continue reading

Letshanaa’s US Open journey ends in quarter-finals

NATIONAL women’s singles player K. Letshanaa saw her impressive US Open run come to an end in the quarter-finals after a straight-game defeat to India’s Tanvi Sharma early Friday morning. The 21-year-old, who had hoped to secure her first Super 300 semi-final spot, fell 13-21, 16-21 in a 33-minute match. The loss also marked the… Continue reading

ACCCIM gesa tangguh peluasan sst ke 2026, cadang kadar 4%

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan digesa untuk menangguhkan pelaksanaan Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) yang diperluaskan, daripada 1 Julai 2025 kepada Januari 2026 untuk memberikan lebih banyak masa persediaan berikutan beberapa aspek yang masih memerlukan penjelasan, kata Gabungan Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian Cina Malaysia (ACCCIM). Walaupun “menyambut baik namun berhati-hati” pengumuman kerajaan pada Khamis mengenai semakan pelaksanaan… Continue reading

Seruan ATM untuk lebih ramai bukan bumiputera sertai tentera

KUALA LUMPUR: Panglima Angkatan Tentera Jen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar menyeru lebih ramai rakyat bukan bumiputera menyertai Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) susulan jumlah penyertaan golongan itu masih rendah ketika ini. Mohd Nizam berkata ATM perlu dilihat sebagai antara peluang kerjaya yang terbuka untuk diceburi kerana ia satu bidang profesional yang jauh berbeza daripada bidang… Continue reading

Jelajah KPDN Zon Selatan sasar jualan RM300,000 di Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) menyasarkan nilai jualan melebihi RM300,000, sepanjang tiga hari pelaksanaan “Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia” (KBBM) sempena program Jelajah KPDN 2025 Zon Selatan bermula semalam. Pengarah Bahagian Pembangunan Perniagaan KPDN Adiratno Che Ani berkata pada hari pertama, semalam, khemah KBBM berjaya mencatatkan nilai jualan mencecah RM93,910,… Continue reading

MAIPs peruntuk RM288,000 bantu pelajar Tingkatan Enam di Perlis

KANGAR: Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs) memperuntukkan RM288,000 untuk diagihkan kepada 240 pelajar Tingkatan Enam semester dua yang berada di bawah seliaan Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) Perlis. MAIPs dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan kesemua pelajar itu daripada sembilan sekolah menengah di Perlis dengan setiap seorang menerima bantuan sebanyak RM1,200. Menurut kenyataan… Continue reading

Iran isytihar hari berkabung negara sempena pengebumian pegawai tentera

TEHRAN: Iran mengisytiharkan hari berkabung negara pada Sabtu sempena upacara pengebumian beberapa pegawai tertinggi tentera yang terbunuh akibat serangan Israel dalam konflik baru-baru ini, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). Penyiar negara IRIB yang memetik pejabat gabenor bandar melaporkan bahawa pihak berkuasa Tehran akan ditutup pada hari berkenaan bagi membolehkan orang ramai memberi penghormatan dan menghadiri… Continue reading

Kerugian pekebun nanas turun kepada rm1.02 juta tahun lepas

JOHOR BAHRU: Jumlah kerugian pekebun nanas akibat ketidaktentuan cuaca dan bencana alam di negara ini menunjukkan pengurangan daripada RM7 juta pada 2021 kepada RM1.02 juta pada tahun lepas. Timbalan Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup berkata perkara itu, antara lain didorong oleh hasil kajian, pembangunan infrastruktur dan inovasi Lembaga Perindustrian Nanas… Continue reading

Anggota polis trafik maut dalam kemalangan ketika bertugas di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang anggota polis maut selepas motosikal yang ditunggang terbabas semasa menjalankan penugasan Operasi Pencegahan Samseng Jalanan di ibu negara awal pagi tadi. Ketua Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik Kuala Lumpur (JSPT KL) ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa berkata mangsa L/Kpl Muhammad Amirul Aiman Muhammad Othman, 24, disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian selepas… Continue reading

Hanya penyedia platform boleh sekat kandungan media sosial – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Tindakan menyekat atau menurunkan sesuatu kandungan ataupun akaun media sosial hanya boleh dilaksanakan oleh penyedia platform itu sendiri, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata kerajaan tiada kuasa untuk mengarahkan penyedia platform media sosial untuk mengambil sebarang tindakan kerana ia hanya dilakukan sekiranya kandungan atau akaun itu telah melanggar undang-undang. “Bila satu-satu… Continue reading

DPM Fadillah concludes Central Asian visits, nuclear energy revival on the horizon

MOSCOW: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has concluded his eight-day working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia, marking a pivotal step in Malaysia’s renewed efforts to strengthen strategic international partnerships. The visit focused on the potential revival of Malaysia’s nuclear energy programme, alongside collaboration in the halal economy, tourism, energy investments and Islamic finance.… Continue reading

Program K2K perlu diperluas untuk manfaat lebih ramai – Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: Isteri Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail menggesa agar Program Kita-Untuk-Kita (K2K) terus disokong dan diperluas bagi memberi manfaat kepada lebih ramai masyarakat di kawasan perumahan awam. Dr Wan Azizah yang juga Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak berkata program itu yang dilancarkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pada April… Continue reading

KPDN eyes RM300,000 in sales through KBBM at Southern Zone tour

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is targeting over RM300,000 in sales through the Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) during its Southern Zone Carnival Tour 2025, which began here yesterday. KPDN Business Development Division director Adiratno Che Ani said the KBBM pavilion recorded RM93,910 in sales on the first day… Continue reading

Klinik kesihatan baharu RM16 juta dibina di Simpang Layar

KUCHING: Sebuah Klinik Kesihatan baharu bernilai RM16 juta akan dibina di kawasan Simpang Layar, Betong, menurut Timbalan Premier Sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah berkata klinik baharu itu akan melengkapkan dua lagi fasiliti kesihatan yang bakal dibina di kawasan Spaoh, Betong iaitu sebuah klinik bernilai RM36 juta dan pusat hemodialisis dengan kos RM5 juta.… Continue reading

Japanese diet may reduce depression risk, study finds

TOKYO: The rate of depressive symptoms was lower among working-age people who consume a Japanese-style diet including rice, miso soup and fish, the first study of its kind recently showed, Kyodo News Agency reported. The Japan Institute for Health Security assessed the benefits of a traditional ‘Japanese-style diet’ comprising of soy products, cooked vegetables, mushrooms,… Continue reading

Al-Hilal captain Al-Dawsari out of Club World Cup with hamstring injury

AL-HILAL captain Salem Al-Dawsari will miss the remainder of the Club World Cup with a hamstring injury, the Saudi club said on Saturday. “Medical tests have confirmed that Salem Al-Dawsari has suffered from a hamstring injury. He will be undergoing a treatment and rehabilitation program that will last between four to six weeks,“ Al-Hilal said… Continue reading

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in second Test to seal series

SRI Lanka completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh before lunch on day four of the second Test in Colombo on Saturday, wrapping up the two-match series 1-0. Resuming the day on a precarious 115-6, the visitors still trailed by 97 runs and needed a minor miracle to avoid an innings defeat. Any… Continue reading

Pineapple farmers’ losses drop to RM1.02 mln in 2023

JOHOR BAHRU: Pineapple farmers nationwide saw their losses due to unpredictable weather and natural disasters decrease significantly from RM7 million in 2021 to RM1.02 million last year. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup credited the improvement to research, infrastructure upgrades, and innovations by the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM). “For example,… Continue reading

80% kemalangan laut akibat tidak pakai jaket keselamatan – APMM

KLANG: Sebanyak 80 peratus daripada 226 kes kemalangan di laut pada tahun lepas berpunca daripada kegagalan memakai jaket keselamatan, menurut Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM). Pengarah Bahagian Operasi Udara APMM, Laksamana Pertama Maritim Mohd Tahir Khalid, berkata angka tersebut melibatkan 1,348 mangsa, dengan 1,259 berjaya diselamatkan, manakala 64 maut dan 25 lagi masih hilang. Bagi… Continue reading

Pembayaran insentif pesawah selesai sebelum 31 Julai – KPKM

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan memastikan pembayaran insentif pembajakan dan penuaian kepada pesawah akan selesai sepenuhnya sebelum 31 Julai ini, menurut Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Dalam kenyataan hari ini, Mohamad menyatakan jumlah keseluruhan insentif berkenaan ialah RM210, dengan RM160 untuk pembajakan dan RM50 untuk penuaian. Perkara ini telah dibincangkan dalam Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kabinet… Continue reading

Five Malaysians choose to stay in Iran despite evacuation call

REMBAU: Only five Malaysians, including four students and a businessman, have decided to stay in Iran despite the government’s evacuation advisory, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He confirmed that the evacuation process for Malaysians in Iran concluded on June 21, with most returning home. However, the five individuals signed a letter of undertaking… Continue reading

Sultan Selangor lawat galeri pelukis Yusof Ghani di Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah hari ini berkenan melawat Galeri TAPAK milik pelukis terkenal Yusof Ghani di Seksyen 8 di sini. Lawatan selama 40 minit itu memberi peluang kepada baginda untuk melihat koleksi karya Yusof yang pernah dipamerkan di dalam dan luar negara. Antara karya yang menarik perhatian baginda ialah Segerak, Biring,… Continue reading

Pulau Pinang perlu beralih ke ekonomi bernilai tinggi untuk kekal kompetitif

GEORGE TOWN: Pulau Pinang perlu meninggalkan model ekonomi tradisional berasaskan kos rendah dan beralih kepada penciptaan nilai tinggi serta inovasi untuk mengekalkan daya saing di peringkat global. Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim Chee Keong menyatakan bahawa walaupun model kos rendah telah menjadikan Pulau Pinang sebagai hab pembuatan selama beberapa dekad, negeri itu kini memerlukan hala… Continue reading

Muzium sebagai ruang pembelajaran tidak formal yang berkesan

TAIPING: Muzium bukan sekadar tempat menyimpan artifak sejarah, malah ia berfungsi sebagai ruang pembelajaran tidak formal yang berkesan, terutama bagi pelajar sekolah. Timbalan Menteri Perpaduan Negara Senator K. Saraswathy berkata, muzium membolehkan pembelajaran berlaku tanpa tekanan sambil memberi peluang kepada pengunjung memahami sejarah melalui naratif, elemen visual, dan pengalaman langsung. “Pendekatan ini menjadikan pembelajaran lebih… Continue reading

Kes buli MRSM Besut: Dua pelajar direman tiga hari

KUALA TERENGGANU: Dua pelajar Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Besut direman selama tiga hari bermula hari ini bagi membantu siasatan kes buli di sekolah tersebut. Perintah reman dikeluarkan oleh Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Yuhanis Mohd Roslan di Mahkamah Majistret di sini. Kedua-dua remaja berusia 15 tahun itu ditahan petang semalam selepas hadir bersama keluarga ke Ibu… Continue reading

Dr Wan Azizah urges expansion of K2K Programme for PPR communities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kita-Untuk-Kita (K2K) Programme, a community empowerment initiative launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in April 2023, has been hailed as a transformative force for public housing residents. Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Prime Minister, called for continued support and expansion of the programme to benefit… Continue reading

Public backs ‘Jom Beli Lokal’ campaign at KPDN carnival in Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM) 2025, themed ‘Jom Beli Lokal,’ has drawn enthusiastic participation from traders and visitors at the Southern Zone Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Carnival. A Bernama survey revealed widespread approval for the initiative, with many seeing it as a crucial step to bolster demand for… Continue reading

Selangor lancar fasa pertama SILP bernilai RM500 juta di Sekinchan

SEKINCHAN: Kerajaan Selangor melancarkan fasa pertama Projek Pelabuhan Pendaratan Bersepadu Selangor (SILP) hari ini dengan pelaburan awal RM500 juta bagi memperkukuh sektor perikanan negeri. Menteri Besar Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata projek itu dijangka bermula menjelang akhir 2026 dan akan menyumbang kepada dasar keterjaminan makanan negeri seperti Gudang Makanan Selangor. “Fasa pertama melibatkan pembinaan… Continue reading

Only platform providers can block social media content, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Only social media platform providers have the authority to block or remove content and accounts, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. The government cannot instruct platforms to take such actions unless the content violates the law. “When content or an account is blocked, it means the platform acknowledges the breach of existing… Continue reading

21 rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Hutan Melintang

HUTAN MELINTANG: Sebanyak 21 rumah, sebuah kedai makan, dan sebuah tokong musnah dalam kebakaran di Bagan Pasir Laut, Hutan Melintang awal pagi tadi. Menurut Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Perak Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, tiada mangsa dilaporkan terlibat dalam kejadian itu. Panggilan kecemasan diterima pada jam 4.52 pagi, dan pasukan bomba tiba… Continue reading

Former head of major Chinese airline under graft investigation

BEIJING: The former head of China Eastern Airlines is under investigation over corruption allegations, two Chinese anti-graft bodies said Saturday. Liu Shaoyong, who headed the airline from 2009 until his resignation in 2022, is being investigated for “serious violations of discipline and law”, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission said… Continue reading

Ploughing and harvesting incentives for farmers by July 31 in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The government will ensure that all payments for the ploughing and harvesting incentives to farmers are completed by 31 July, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. In a statement today, he said the total amount of the incentive was RM210, comprising RM160 for ploughing and RM50 for harvesting. He added… Continue reading

New health clinic to be built in Betong – Uggah

KUCHING: A health clinic costing RM16 million will be built in the Simpang Layar area of Betong, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the clinic would complement two other proposed medical facilities in the Spaoh area of Betong – a RM36 million clinic and a RM5 million haemodialysis centre. Uggah… Continue reading