June 2025 – Page 15 – Thesundailymys

Malaysia’s distributive trade hits RM1.766 trillion in 2024

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The sales value of Malaysia’s distributive trade sector rose to RM1.766 trillion in 2024, up from RM1.674 trillion in 2023, marking a 5.5 per cent increase. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali attributed the growth to the sector’s strong post-pandemic recovery, creating more opportunities for local products. Speaking… Continue reading

Johor tackles cooking oil shortages with supermarket collaboration

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has taken proactive steps to address recurring shortages of subsidised packet cooking oil by collaborating with major supermarket chains in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi revealed that past supply disruptions occurred due to delayed stock replenishment by retailers. Speaking at the KPDN 2025 Southern Zone Roadshow Programme… Continue reading

Only 20% of forest plantation projects operational in Kelantan – DOE

GUA MUSANG: Just 20 per cent of forest plantation projects approved by the Department of Environment (DOE) since 2020 are currently operational, while the remaining 80 per cent have not commenced operations. Kelantan DOE director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports in ensuring sustainable development. He explained that… Continue reading

Piagam PBB bukan menu a-la-carte, tegas Setiausaha Agung PBB

NEW YORK: Setiausaha Agung Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) Antonio Guterres pada Khamis menegur amalan pemilihan terpilih dalam penerapan Piagam PBB, dengan menegaskan bahawa piagam itu bukan menu a-la-carte untuk dipilih mengikut keselesaan. “Hari ini, kita menyaksikan serangan terhadap tujuan dan prinsip Piagam PBB seperti tidak pernah berlaku sebelum ini: ancaman atau penggunaan kekerasan terhadap negara… Continue reading

Piagam PBB bukan menu a-la-carte, tegas Setiausaha Agung PBB

MoF exempts beauty services from tax after public feedback

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has decided against extending the Service Tax to beauty services, including manicures, pedicures, facials, and hairdressing, following public feedback. The decision comes after extensive consultations with industry players and grassroots representatives. In a statement today, the MoF clarified that all revisions to the Sales and Service Tax (SST)… Continue reading

Pakar falak terima anugerah Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang

GEORGE TOWN: Pakar ilmu falak dan astronomi, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Abdul Aziz dipilih sebagai Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang sempena sambutan Maal Hijrah 1447H peringkat negeri, hari ini. Abdul Halim, 67, yang merupakan anak jati Pulau Pinang dan bekas pensyarah Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dalam bidang astronomi dan kristalografi sinar-X, menerima anugerah itu daripada… Continue reading

Pakar falak terima anugerah Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang

Hanya 20% projek ladang hutan beroperasi di Kelantan

GUA MUSANG: Hanya 20 peratus projek ladang hutan mendapat kelulusan Penilaian Kesan Kepada Alam Sekeliling (EIA) oleh Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) sejak 2020 dan telah pun memulakan operasi, manakala selebihnya belum beroperasi. Pengarah JAS Kelantan Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin berkata laporan EIA itu melibatkan kajian sosioekonomi penduduk di sekitar kawasan aktiviti, justeru pemaju perlu membuat… Continue reading

PM Anwar meets President Prabowo in Jakarta for bilateral talks

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta today for an official visit, during which he is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto. They will discuss key bilateral issues, follow up on recent ASEAN engagements, and explore ways to strengthen regional stability as Malaysia and Indonesia deepen their strategic cooperation. The visit comes… Continue reading

Sambutan Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M di seluruh Malaysia penuh makna

KUALA LUMPUR: Sambutan Maal Hijrah Tahun 1447H/2025M di lapan negeri dan di ibu negara hari ini disemarakkan dengan pelbagai pengisian bermakna antaranya ceramah, bacaan ayat suci al-Quran dan penyampaian anugerah kepada individu khususnya yang banyak mencurah jasa kepada agama dan negara. Di ibu negara, hampir 8,000 hadir termasuk kontinjen daripada kementerian, jabatan serta agensi kerajaan… Continue reading

Twin oil platform sculpture made of 7,000 CDs draws crowd at HLN 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: A striking sculpture by the Pengerang Municipal Council, featuring a twin oil platform structure made from 7,000 compact discs and standing 5.5 metres tall, has become a key attraction at the 2025 National Landscape Day (HLN) celebration here. Landscape architect Nur Asilah Abu Hassan, 33, said the piece, titled Letusan Alam was completed… Continue reading

Bekalan minyak masak peket bersubsidi di Johor mencukupi

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Kerajaan Johor memberi jaminan bekalan minyak masak peket bersubsidi di negeri ini sentiasa mencukupi di pasaran menerusi kerjasama erat dengan rangkaian pasar raya utama. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata usaha itu bagi memastikan isu kekurangan bekalan tidak berulang sehingga menimbulkan keresahan dalam kalangan rakyat. “Berdasarkan hasil semakan, didapati terdapat pasar raya… Continue reading

Alonso’s tactical shift sees Real Madrid top Group H with comfortable win over Salzburg

NEW Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso introduced a bold tactical change as his side defeated RB Salzburg 3-0 on Thursday to finish as Group H winners and set up a mouth-watering last 16 tie against Juventus at the Club World Cup. Alonso, who arrived at Real with a reputation for innovative tactics following his trophy-laden… Continue reading

Stronger enforcement needed to stop haj and umrah scams in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The enforcement and prosecution of fraudulent haj and umrah packages must be stepped up and carried out more decisively, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said tougher prosecution and harsher penalties could serve as a lesson to offenders and help prevent similar incidents in… Continue reading

Germany’s Merz wants turbo speed deal with Trump on tariffs

BRUSSELS: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for the tariff negotiations with the United States to move fast, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. “Better quick and simple now than slow and highly complicated,“ Merz said following the Thursday EU summit. Brussels and Washington are at odds after US President Donald Trump initially imposed high import… Continue reading

Euro 2025 a ‘fresh start’ for youthful England, says James

THE Women’s Euro 2025 campaign will be more like a fresh start than a title defence for England with the team full of young players looking to prove themselves on the big sage, forward Lauren James said. James, who made her senior international debut just over a month after England won the European title in… Continue reading

Safee steps down as PFAM president

FORMER national striker Safee Sali has resigned as president of the Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia (PFAM). Safee said it was not an easy decision to make, but he believed the time had come for him to step aside for the younger generation to lead the association. “I firmly believe that introducing fresh perspectives and… Continue reading

Further investigation on explosion in Ipoh handed over to police – Saarani

IPOH: The state government has handed over investigation into the explosion and tremor incident that occurred on June 18 to the police, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He said that so far, initial investigations have been conducted but have not found any specific cause or evidence that can be linked to the incident.… Continue reading

Siasatan letupan misteri di Ipoh diserahkan kepada polis – Saarani

IPOH: Kerajaan negeri Perak menyerahkan siasatan lanjut mengenai kejadian letupan dan gegaran yang berlaku pada 18 Jun lalu kepada pihak polis. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad berkata, siasatan awal telah dilakukan tetapi belum menemui punca atau bukti khusus berkaitan insiden tersebut. “Siasatan diteruskan tapi belum ditemui secara spesifik jadi kita tidak boleh sebarang komen… Continue reading

Ketamine ‘epidemic’ among UK youth raises alarm

LONDON: The first time Barney Casserly used ketamine at a UK music festival he thought he had found “nirvana”. Five years later he died in agony, leaving behind devastated parents and friends. “I would never, ever have imagined that this would happen to us as a family,“ said his mother, Deborah Casserly, still grieving for… Continue reading

Teachers’ arrests over sharing upskirt photos shock Japan

TOKYO: Japan’s education minister reacted angrily Friday after the arrests of two teachers who allegedly shared photos showing girls’ underwear in a group chat that reportedly included nearly 10 elementary and junior high school teachers. The case has shocked the country, which will next year launch its first national background check system for sex offences… Continue reading

Johor expected to be first state to extend use of eCOSS system

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is expected to be the first state to extend the use of the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) to the end user level, allowing every transaction involving subsidised packet cooking oil to be recorded digitally to curb leakages. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the… Continue reading

Former Johor Mufti Nooh Gadot named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Johor Mufti Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M award. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the award, which includes a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate of appreciation, to the prominent Islamic scholar at the national-level Maal Hijrah Celebration… Continue reading

Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama, Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, gesa penguatkuasaan lebih tegas bagi kes penipuan pakej haji dan umrah untuk kurangkan jenayah.

KUALA LUMPUR: Aspek penguatkuasaan dan pendakwaan berkaitan kes penipuan pakej haji dan umrah perlu diperkukuh bagi menangani isu tersebut secara lebih berkesan, kata Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Beliau menekankan bahawa tindakan pendakwaan serta hukuman yang lebih berat dapat menjadi pengajaran kepada pihak terlibat dan mengurangkan kejadian… Continue reading

Unemployed woman loses RM62k to phone scam in Jertih

JERTIH: A 19-year-old unemployed woman was cheated out of RM62,000 in a phone scam where fraudsters posed as police officers. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in Besut. According to Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu, the victim received a call on her father’s phone from someone claiming to be a Touch ‘n… Continue reading

Trump mobile phone may not be ‘made in the USA’ after all

WASHINGTON: The Trump mobile phone is no longer being billed as “Made in the USA” as it was when the idea was launched but is now being advertised as “designed with American values in mind,“ according to the Trumpmobile.com website, reported German news agency dpa. “The T1 isn’t just another smartphone – it’s a bold… Continue reading

FTA Korea Selatan-Malaysia bakal perkukuh hubungan dua hala

KUALA LUMPUR: Duta Besar Korea Selatan ke Malaysia, Yeo Seung Bae, menegaskan komitmen negaranya untuk menyelesaikan Perjanjian Perdagangan Bebas (FTA) dengan Malaysia. Rundingan ini dijangka membawa manfaat besar kepada kedua-dua negara, meliputi sektor seperti perdagangan, pelaburan, dan ekonomi hijau. Yeo berkata, lebih sembilan pusingan rundingan telah diadakan, dan beliau menjangkakan FTA ini akan dimuktamadkan menjelang… Continue reading

Elderly man dies in Lawas house fire, two survivors rescued

KUCHING: An elderly man perished in a fire that engulfed a terrace house in Lawas, Sarawak, early this morning. The victim, identified as Dudol Karim, 89, was discovered in the debris after firefighters extinguished the blaze. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre (PGO) confirmed the incident, stating that two other occupants, Gairil Mustafa,… Continue reading

Malaysian e-sports athletes face bootcamps for SEA Games 2025 selection

KUALA LUMPUR: E-sports athletes aiming to represent Malaysia at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand will need to prove their dedication through a series of rigorous bootcamps. The Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) has outlined a structured selection process to ensure only the most committed players make the final squad. MESF president Muhammad Naim Al-Amin stated… Continue reading

South Korea-Malaysia FTA to boost trade and green economy ties

KUALA LUMPUR: South Korea’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Yeo Seung Bae,, has reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, calling it a key step in deepening economic and strategic ties. Speaking to Bernama, Yeo highlighted that the FTA goes beyond traditional trade, incorporating digital transformation, green economy initiatives, and bio-economy cooperation.… Continue reading

Johor negeri pertama perluas eCOSS hingga pengguna akhir

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor dijangka menjadi negeri pertama meluaskan Sistem Skim Penstabilan Harga Minyak Masak (eCOSS) hingga ke peringkat pengguna akhir. Langkah ini bertujuan memastikan setiap transaksi minyak masak peket bersubsidi direkod secara digital bagi mengelak ketirisan. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali berkata, pelaksanaan secara berperingkat penting bagi memastikan… Continue reading

Atlet e-sukan Malaysia sedia bootcamp untuk Sukan SEA 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Semua atlet e-sukan yang akan mewakili Malaysia ke Sukan SEA 2025 di Thailand bakal menjalani beberapa siri bootcamp sebagai persediaan menghadapi temasya tersebut. Presiden Persekutuan Sukan Elektronik Malaysia (MESF), Muhammad Naim Al-Amin Saharudin, berkata bootcamp yang dijadualkan bermula September hingga November ini bukan sekadar fokus pada latihan intensif tetapi juga meliputi analisis permainan,… Continue reading

M’sian finds sausages covered in mould sold at Tapah R&R (Northbound)

A Malaysian woman was left disgusted after discovering sausages covered in mould being sold at a popular rest stop eatery along the North-South Expressway. In a now-viral post on Threads, user @_amirazaini urged motorists to be cautious when stopping at the Tapah R&R heading north, after she spotted several ready-to-eat sausages served in plastic cups… Continue reading

Malaysian e-sports athletes face bootcamps for SEA Games 2025 selection

Basic health insurance plan crucial for affordable care in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community has voiced strong support for the government’s plan to introduce a Basic Health Insurance Plan for all Malaysians. Its chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, described the initiative as long overdue, emphasising its potential to provide accessible and affordable healthcare, particularly for the B40 and underserved communities.… Continue reading

Basic health insurance plan crucial for affordable care in Malaysia

Nova aims for mixed doubles title before 2025 World Championships

KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto is pushing his players to end their title drought this year, inspired by the success of Malaysia’s men’s and women’s doubles pairs. With the 2025 World Championships in Paris approaching, Nova wants at least one victory from upcoming tournaments like the Japan Open or China Open.… Continue reading

Nova aims for mixed doubles title before 2025 World Championships

Lima pelajar MRSM Besut direman 3 hari bantu siasatan kes buli

KUALA TERENGGANU: Lima pelajar Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Besut direman selama tiga hari bagi membantu siasatan kes buli terhadap seorang pelajar di sekolah tersebut. Perintah reman dikeluarkan oleh Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Yuhanis Mohd Roslan di Mahkamah Majistret di sini. Kesemua pelajar yang terlibat berusia antara 15 hingga 17 tahun dan direman mulai hari ini… Continue reading

Melaka to host 2025 National Cooperative Day with tourism boost

MELAKA: Melaka has been selected to host the 2025 National Cooperative Day (HKN) from July 25 to 27 at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh. The event, organised by the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM), is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors. State Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Allex Seah… Continue reading

Melaka to host 2025 National Cooperative Day with tourism boost

Kekangan kewangan remaja ke IPG dapat perhatian menteri pendidikan

KUALA LUMPUR: Isu kekangan kewangan yang dihadapi seorang remaja untuk melanjutkan pengajian ke Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) berjaya menarik perhatian Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek. Dalam satu hantaran di media sosial sempena Maal Hijrah, Fadhlina mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua yang memaklumkan perkara itu kepadanya. Beliau memaklumkan bahawa pasukannya sedang berhubung dengan keluarga remaja tersebut bagi… Continue reading

MRSM bullying case: Five students remanded for investigation

KUALA TERENGGANU: Five students from Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) Besut have been remanded for three days starting today in connection with a bullying incident at the school. The remand order, issued by Senior Assistant Registrar Yuhanis Mohd Roslan at the Magistrate’s Court here, will expire this Sunday. The students, aged between 15 and 17,… Continue reading

MRSM bullying case: Five students remanded for investigation

Cyberjaya murder victim’s family mourns sudden death of another relative

PETALING JAYA: The uncle of the university student murdered in Cyberjaya, said the family is devastated by yet another loss. “I don’t know how to respond, we’ve just been hit with the loss of another family member this morning,” said Datuk Rajpal Singh, speaking about the arrest of three suspects in the murder of his… Continue reading

Cyberjaya murder victim’s family mourns sudden death of another relative

Dua cedera dalam kebakaran di Tatau, Bintulu

BINTULU: Dua individu cedera dalam kejadian kebakaran yang memusnahkan sembilan rumah di Jalan Tatau-Sangan, Bintulu, lewat malam tadi. Mangsa dikenal pasti sebagai Lim Choong Xian, 26, dan Angela Shukin Ugak, 27, yang mengalami kelecuran pada bahagian tangan dan belakang badan. Menurut Pusat Gerakan Operasi (PGO) Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Sarawak, panggilan kecemasan diterima… Continue reading

Rapid KL On-Demand tambah zon baharu termasuk pusat bandar KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) akan memperluas perkhidmatan Rapid KL On-Demand dengan melancarkan empat zon baharu bermula Isnin ini. Zon-zon ini meliputi kawasan tumpuan di pusat bandar Kuala Lumpur serta koridor pendidikan utama bagi memudahkan pergerakan harian penduduk. Empat zon baharu tersebut ialah Central Business District (CBD) Kuala Lumpur, MRT UPM-IOI City… Continue reading

Nova harap beregu campuran raih gelaran sebelum Kejohanan Dunia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua jurulatih beregu campuran negara Nova Widianto berharap pasukannya dapat mencontohi kejayaan beregu lelaki dan wanita Malaysia untuk meraih sekurang-kurangnya satu gelaran sebelum Kejohanan Dunia 2025 di Paris. Nova menyatakan, prestasi cemerlang beregu lelaki dan wanita seperti Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik serta Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah harus menjadi pendorong kepada pasangan campuran untuk turut… Continue reading