June 2025 – Page 24 – Thesundailymys

FDA probes deaths linked to Sarepta’s gene therapy for muscular dystrophy

THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it is investigating reports of two deaths due to acute liver failure in non-ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients after receiving Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy, Elevidys. In June, Sarepta reported a second death in a patient who had received its gene therapy, which raised concerns about… Continue reading

STPM reclaims its stature

PETALING JAYA: STPM is shedding its “last resort” reputation and gaining ground as a competitive, respected choice among school leavers, education experts say. National Association of Private Educational Institutions (Napei) secretary-general Dr Teh Choon Jin said that while STPM was traditionally viewed as a fallback option, it has since evolved into a recognised and structured… Continue reading

Orang Asli student defies odds to score perfect CGPA

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite living without electricity or the internet, 20-year-old Roziana Tan Beng Hai of SMK Tanjung Gemok, Kuala Rompin in Pahang, defied the odds to score the perfect cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4 in the STPM examination. An Orang Asli student from Kampung Mentelong, Roziana faced immense challenges in her academic journey.… Continue reading

Spritzer Launches “Air Love Cuti-Cuti: Jom Healing” for Visit Malaysia 2026

SPRITZER, Malaysia’s leading natural mineral water brand, has introduced its latest campaign, *”Air Love Cuti-Cuti: Jom Healing,“* in support of Visit Malaysia 2026. The initiative, launched at C Space, Pasar Seni, encourages Malaysians to embrace wellness travel while fostering environmental consciousness. The campaign, officiated by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Khairul Firdaus… Continue reading

Form Six breaks barriers, gets major boost

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 300 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) graduates to pursue education degrees at public universities and teacher training institutes, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the initiative is part of the Education Ministry’s efforts to create more pathways for high-achieving Form Six students and… Continue reading

High Court acquits three men of drug trafficking in Ipoh case

PETALING JAYA: The Ipoh High Court today acquitted and discharged three men of drug trafficking charges after finding the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Justice Datuk Bhupindar Singh Gucharan Singh Preet ruled that the accused—Mohd Nazreen Hazim Abdullah, 35; Mohd Suhaimi Ahmad, 42; and Muhammad Shafiq Shamsuddin, 38—had no proven control over… Continue reading

Melaka seeks historical documents abroad to preserve heritage

MELAKA: The Melaka government, via the Melaka Museum Corporation (Perzim), is taking steps to retrieve significant historical documents and records currently held in other countries. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh stated that these efforts include forming partnerships with the Department of Museums Malaysia, the National Archives, and the National Library. The initiative focuses… Continue reading

Fadillah Yusof arrives in Moscow for Russia working visit

MOSCOW: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived here at 7.20 pm local time on Tuesday to begin his official working visit to Russia. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, was received by Malaysia’s Ambassador to Russia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin is… Continue reading

Chelsea defeats Esperance 3-0 to reach Club World Cup last 16

CHELSEA cruised past Tunisian champions Esperance with a 3-0 victory, securing their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. The match, played in sweltering conditions at Lincoln Financial Field, saw Liam Delap net his first goal for the Blues alongside strikes from Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George. Chelsea needed only a draw… Continue reading

Teachers backbone of Anak Kita programme

PETALING JAYA: Behind every policy and strategic plan under the Anak Kita programme, an initiative by Yayasan Hasanah under its education pillar, are teachers who serve not only as implementers but also as its driving force. The programme, which aims to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy as well as reduce dropout rates and improve SPM… Continue reading

Muar MP Syed Saddiq acquitted of corruption charges by Appeals Court

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here today acquitted and discharged Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of four charges involving criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering linked to funds from Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada). A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman Abdullah and Datuk Noorin… Continue reading

Reimagining prehistoric villains

HOLLYWOOD has a long history of making villains out of dinosaurs for dramatic and entertainment purposes. Given their immense size and reputation for danger, dinosaurs have been frequently depicted as fearsome monsters. A new BBC Studios documentary, however, shows a gentler side of them. Returning after 25 years, BBC classic documentary series Walking with Dinosaurs… Continue reading

Kyrgyz president visits Malaysia to strengthen bilateral ties

PUTRAJAYA: The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, attended an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex here today. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received Zhaparov upon his arrival at 9 am, with the national anthems of both countries played as a mark… Continue reading

Breaking barriers in M’sian hip-hop

BREAKING the glass ceiling has often been necessary for Sharifah Zamaera Syed Zafilen Al Edros, popularly known as Zamaera in the local hip-hop community. As one of the few prominent female rappers in Malaysia, the 30-year-old had to carve her own path while navigating the inequality of a male-dominated industry. But that did not prevent… Continue reading

Malaysia’s low education rights ranking a wake-up call

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s performance in the latest Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) report – ranking third-lowest in Asean for education rights – should be viewed as a constructive reminder of the work still needed to ensure inclusive, high-quality education for all, said National Association of Private Educational Institutions deputy president Dr Teh Choon Jin. The… Continue reading

Benfica stuns Bayern Munich to top Club World Cup group

Benfica shocked Bayern Munich with a 1-0 win in the Club World Cup on Tuesday, securing top spot in Group C. Andreas Schjelderup’s 13th-minute strike proved decisive, handing the Portuguese side a historic victory over the Bundesliga champions. The win marks Benfica’s first triumph over Bayern in 14 official matches, following a shaky start to… Continue reading

Extreme heat and storms disrupt Club World Cup matches

SCORCHING temperatures and severe weather are disrupting the Club World Cup, offering a preview of potential challenges for the 2026 World Cup. As a heatwave grips the eastern United States, teams are adjusting tactics to cope with extreme conditions. Borussia Dortmund kept substitutes in the dressing room during the first half of their match against… Continue reading

High living costs burdening low-income workers

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Consumer Price Index rose 1.4% year-on-year in April, with food inflation hitting 2.3%, according to the Statistics Department. While the overall inflation rate is easing, daily living costs continue to weigh heavily on low-income earners, particularly in urban areas. Muhammad Syazreen Ismail, 33, has been working as a food delivery rider for… Continue reading

Malaysian airlines on high alert amid Middle East airspace closures

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar. Qatar,… Continue reading

Messi faces PSG reunion as Miami eyes Club World Cup upset

INTER MIAMI coach Javier Mascherano believes Lionel Messi’s difficult stint at Paris Saint-Germain could motivate him ahead of their Club World Cup clash. Miami, surprise qualifiers from Group A, now face the European champions in Atlanta on Sunday. Messi joined Miami after two underwhelming seasons at PSG, where he admitted struggling to adapt. “I spent… Continue reading

22 theft cases at ECRL sites in Terengganu, RM300,000 losses reported

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu police recorded 22 theft-related reports, including cable thefts, at East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project sites across the state from Jan 1 to May 31 this year, with estimated losses totalling RM300,000. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said 13 investigation papers were opened—five cases in Besut, four in Marang, two… Continue reading

US strikes may delay Iran nuclear program by months, sources reveal

WASHINGTON: A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment has determined that U.S. strikes over the weekend on Iranian nuclear facilities have set back Tehran’s program by only a matter of months, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The initial report was prepared by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon’s main intelligence arm and one… Continue reading

US grants $30m to Gaza aid group amid violence concerns

WASHINGTON: The United States is giving $30 million to a controversial humanitarian group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza despite concern among some U.S. officials about the month-old operation and the killing of Palestinians near food distribution sites, according to four sources and a document seen by Reuters. Washington has long backed the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation… Continue reading

Syrian Christian leader criticises president over church bombing

DAMASCUS: Syria’s top Christian leader said on Tuesday at the funeral for victims of a deadly church bombing that President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government bore responsibility for not protecting minorities and his condolences were insufficient. At least 25 worshippers died on Sunday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus,… Continue reading

Fed in wait and see mode amid tariff uncertainty, Kashkari says

MINNEAPOLIS Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Tuesday said that while recent inflation readings suggest disinflation is underway, the central bank is taking its time to get more clarity on whether tariffs will change that, and by how much. “The Federal Reserve has basically been in wait and see mode, saying we need to… Continue reading

Netanyahu claims historic victory over Iran’s nuclear threat in 12-day war

PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel in its 12 days of war with Iran had removed the threat of nuclear annihilation and was determined to thwart any attempt by Tehran to revive its programme. “We have removed two immediate existential threats to us – the threat of nuclear annihilation and the threat… Continue reading

Foreign worker arrested with 20kg methamphetamine in Kuala Lumpur mall

KUALA LUMPUR: A foreign national was arrested last Saturday at a shopping mall in Taman Melawati, Ampang, after police found him carrying 20.85 kilograms of methamphetamine worth RM80,000. Ampang Jaya District Police Chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail stated that the 50-year-old suspect was detained at 12.35 pm while walking in the area with a bag… Continue reading

MACC arrests five including officers in illegal foreign worker registration scam

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained five individuals, including three enforcement officers, for their suspected involvement in illegal foreign worker registration under the Immigration Department’s Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK). The arrests were made in Putrajaya and Kelantan between 11 am and 2.30 pm on Monday (June 23). A source revealed that the… Continue reading

National Seed Council forms advisory board for seed self-sufficiency

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Seed Council (MBN) has formed an advisory board to strengthen Malaysia’s seed self-sufficiency, addressing the country’s heavy reliance on imported seeds. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced the decision following a council meeting today. The advisory board will include experts to guide seed development initiatives. Key resolutions… Continue reading

Johor offers 600 slots for international accounting certifications

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government is taking proactive steps to enhance the skills of its workforce by offering 600 special slots for professional accounting certifications. The initiative focuses on the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) programs, aiming to elevate local talent to… Continue reading

Female pilot loses RM195,000 in Hajj package scam in Seremban

SEREMBAN: A female pilot reported losing RM194,970 in a fraudulent Hajj package deal, according to Nilai police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim. The victim, in her 30s, filed a police report at the Nilai police station on Tuesday (June 24) after realising she had been scammed. The pilot, employed by a local airline, had transferred… Continue reading

Police arrest three for drug trafficking in Sungai Buloh

KUALA LUMPUR: Police successfully dismantled a drug trafficking network with the arrest of three men in a coordinated operation last Thursday. The suspects, aged between 28 and 42, were allegedly involved in distributing drugs across Sungai Buloh and Hulu Selangor. Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor stated that the first suspect was… Continue reading

PM Anwar’s compassionate stance on UMS students praised

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s directive to avoid legal action against Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students involved in burning a caricature resembling him has been commended as a compassionate move. PKR Central Leadership Council member Amidi Abdul Manan highlighted that the decision reflects Anwar’s concern for the students’ academic future. “This is… Continue reading

Global coffee demand to dip in 2025 amid high prices

NEW YORK: Global coffee demand is projected to fall 0.5% in 2025 due mostly to higher prices as coffee companies continue to pass on to consumers their higher costs to replenish stocks, said Dutch bank Rabobank in a quarterly report on Tuesday. “Pent-up retail price increases continue to take place despite the recent drop in… Continue reading

FIFA to host $1k-a-ticket party to celebrate Club World Cup

If you want to celebrate the Club World Cup in New York City with FIFA higher- ups and star players, it will cost you. Big Art, an international event management company, is promoting a gala that will take place on Wall Street and will be attended by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as well as World… Continue reading

EU eases gas storage rules to prevent price spikes

BRUSSELS: The European Union’s member states have reached an agreement with the EU Parliament to loosen the EU’s rules on filling gas storage, following concerns that earlier rules on this risked inflating energy prices. The agreement was announced by the European Commission on Tuesday. The EU’s gas storage rules were introduced in 2022 to ensure… Continue reading

‘Tiny club, huge heart’: proud Auckland City coach Posa

AUCKLAND CITY manager Paul Posa was “thrilled” with his amateur team’s 1-1 Club World Cup draw against Boca Juniors on Monday. The New Zealand side, already eliminated, secured perhaps the best result in the club’s history in Nashville against the Argentine powerhouses, one of South America’s biggest teams. Boca were eliminated from Group C after… Continue reading

CDC: No link between thimerosal vaccines and autism

THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted a report on Tuesday that said evidence does not support a link between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders, ahead of a two-day meeting of an advisory panel later this week. The report was posted on the agency’s website on Tuesday, along with some… Continue reading

IMF urges Chile reforms to boost slowing economic growth

CHILE’S economy could achieve higher growth by implementing structural reforms to improve investment efficiency, labor force participation, and public-private research and development collaboration, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Chile’s economic growth slowdown, from 6.2% annually in the 1990s to below 2% in the 2020s, has fueled debates over fiscal sustainability… Continue reading

Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council boosts ties with 250 members

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council (MPBC) brought together more than 250 members and key Malaysian government agencies to enhance economic collaboration between the two nations. MPBC Acting Chairman Usman Ahmed highlighted the formation of the Malaysia-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a major step forward. The chamber, officially endorsed by both governments,… Continue reading

Neymar signs for six more months with Santos

NEYMAR on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next year’s World Cup. “I made a decision and I followed my heart. Santos is not just my team, it’s my home, my roots, my history, and my life,“ the… Continue reading

Auckland City hold Boca Juniors to Club World Cup draw

AMATEUR side Auckland City earned the greatest result in the team’s history with a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup on Tuesday. The already-eliminated New Zealanders fought off the Argentine powerhouses, who entered the games with hopes of advancing if they won, although as Benfica beat Bayern Munich in the other… Continue reading

Qatar’s ceasefire move eased Middle East tensions: Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR : Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s initiative to broker a ceasefire between Iran, Israel, and the United States (US) has successfully defused tensions in the Middle East, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He described the action as a crucial step that averted a larger confrontation and conflict in… Continue reading

FIFA launch probe into Rudiger racism allegation

FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral after allegations he made a racist comment to Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger, the global football governing body said Tuesday. The incident came towards the end of the game between the two teams at the Club World Cup on Sunday. “Following an assessment of the match… Continue reading

Factory fined RM105,000 for illegal pollutant discharge

SHAH ALAM: A plastic processing factory was fined RM105,000 by the Kuala Selangor Sessions Court for five charges of discharging pollutants without a licence. The Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) director Wandi Yadzid Yaakob said that the court made this decision after the manager of See Hau Global Sdn Bhd, as the accused, pleaded guilty… Continue reading

Club World Cup winners team who handles weather best: Dortmund’s Kovac

BORUSSIA DORTMUND coach Niko Kovac said Tuesday the team who copes best with the summer heatwave in the United States will win the Club World Cup. The German side face Korean outfit Ulsan HD on Wednesday looking to qualify for the last 16 from Group F in Cincinnati, where temperatures are set to reach 34… Continue reading

Benfica beat Bayern to top Group C

PORTUGAL’S Benfica beat German champions Bayern Munich 1-0 on Tuesday to book their place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup and finish top of Group C. Bayern, who had never lost to Benfica in a competitive game before, finish second in the group and will face Brazil’s Flamengo in the last 16.… Continue reading

Taylor’s scales ESG across 10 regional schools and campuses

SUBANG JAYA: Taylor’s Education Group (TEG) has institutionalised environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles across its three higher education institutions and seven international schools in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Chairman Datuk Loy Teik Ngan said this is a coordinated, group-wide push towards climate-conscious learning and campus operations. “At Taylor’s, we see sustainability as a core… Continue reading

Starbucks not considering full China exit

SHANGHAI: US cafe chain Starbucks said it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations, after Chinese financial magazine Caixin reported that it was, without disclosing where it obtained the information. Starbucks has held preliminary talks with more than a dozen potential buyers, Caixin also reported on Monday, citing sources who did… Continue reading

China Airlines holds on to older planes amid 787 delays

TAOYUAN: Taiwan’s China Airlines is postponing the retirement of some of its older aircraft due to delays in getting Boeing 787-9 jets that may result in compensation payments from the planemaker, the carrier’s newly appointed chairman said. Taiwan’s oldest airline, established in 1959, is in the midst of a fleet renewal, last year splitting an… Continue reading