June 2025 – Page 27 – Thesundailymys

Pasangan didakwa aniaya anak perempuan di Kangar

KANGAR: Sepasang suami isteri mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen Kangar hari ini atas pertuduhan menganiayai anak perempuan mereka berusia 10 tahun lapan bulan, menyebabkan kecederaan fizikal. Kes itu dilaporkan berlaku di sebuah rumah di Taman Desa Saujana, Arau pada 18 Jun lepas kira-kira 12.15 tengah hari. Menurut kertas pertuduhan, kedua-dua tertuduh berusia 37 tahun… Continue reading

Bantuan SARA ringankan beban penerima di Pulau Pinang

GEORGE TOWN: Bantuan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) terus menjadi sokongan penting bagi golongan yang bergelut dengan kos sara hidup, terutamanya mereka tanpa pendapatan tetap. Bagi B Letchumanan, 60, bantuan ini walaupun kecil nilainya, sangat bermakna untuk menampung perbelanjaan harian. “Isteri dan ayah saya menerima SARA. Ini membantu kami menguruskan kos hidup, terutamanya kerana saya sudah… Continue reading

PM aids struggling single mother of six in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stepped in to assist Madiah Awang, a single mother of six in Kuantan, Pahang, who earns only RM900 monthly as a canteen cook. The aid was delivered by the Prime Minister’s Political Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, during a Ziarah MADANI visit to Kampung Tebing Tinggi,… Continue reading

Tourist shocked as motorcyclists speed through KL pedestrian lane

A tourist visiting Kuala Lumpur was left stunned after nearly being hit by motorcyclists speeding down a pedestrian lane, an incident he captured on video and shared online. The footage, posted by Facebook user Travel with Chris, shows multiple motorcyclists weaving through walkers near KL Tower, with one rider even saying “thank you” as he… Continue reading

European stocks jump as Trump brokers Iran-Israel ceasefire

EUROPEAN shares climbed more than 1% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, boosting investor sentiment and risk appetite across global markets. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 1.4% at 542.6 points, as of 0708 GMT. Other major regional indexes also traded higher, with Germany’s benchmark leading… Continue reading

China urges Iran, Israel to seek ‘political resolution’

BEIJING: China urged Iran and Israel on Tuesday to seek a “political resolution” to their conflict as Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire. “The Chinese side calls on relevant parties to return to the correct path of political resolution at an early date,“ foreign ministry spokesman Guo… Continue reading

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strike on south kills 3

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli strike killed three people Tuesday in the country’s south, the latest such raid despite a November ceasefire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. “The strike launched by an Israeli enemy drone on a vehicle” in the Bint Jbeil district “resulted in the death of three people”, the ministry… Continue reading

UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search

LONDON: Britain’s competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google’s dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that “punitive regulations” could impact UK economic growth. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it proposes to designate Google with “strategic market status”, subjecting it to special requirements under new UK regulations.… Continue reading

Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup exit sparks self-reflection

FOR all the excuses — and there have been many — one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup elimination. “We have to look at ourselves and see that there are times when we are not at the level and we have to resolve… Continue reading

Messi to face PSG as Inter Miami reach Club World Cup last 16

LIONEL Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. The Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to draw at Hard Rock Stadium, a result which secured both teams a place in… Continue reading

Perkeso urges part-time media to join SKSPS for 24-hour protection

BATU GAJAH: The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) is encouraging part-time media practitioners to enroll in the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS), which provides round-the-clock protection during work assignments. Tengku Datuk Khalidah Tengku Bidin, Chief of Perkeso’s Strategic Communications, Branding, and Editorial Branch, highlighted that part-time media workers face heightened risks due to their mobile and… Continue reading

Aircraft Propeller Service launches its first Asian MRO hub in Shah Alam, boosting Selangor’s aerospace industry with OEM-certified repairs.

SHAH ALAM: Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), a global leader in aircraft propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), has officially opened its new facility in Shah Alam, marking its first Asian MRO centre. The move strengthens Malaysia’s position as a regional aerospace hub. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari highlighted the facility’s role in enhancing… Continue reading

Gaza rescuers say Israeli forces killed 21 people waiting for aid

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed 21 people waiting for aid near a distribution site in the centre of the Palestinian territory on Tuesday, the latest deadly incident targeting aid-seekers. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that 21 people were killed and around 150 wounded “as a result of the… Continue reading

Mother, stepdad arrested for alleged abuse of 6-year-old boy in Kangar

KANGAR: Police have arrested a mother and stepfather in Kampung Dato Ahmad Musa, Simpang Empat, on suspicion of abusing their six-year-old son. The couple was detained late yesterday and remanded for four days to assist investigations. Kangar police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop confirmed the arrests, stating the boy had reported being physically abused by… Continue reading

STPM 2024 records highest national CGPA of 2.85

KUALA LUMPUR: The national cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination has reached 2.85, the highest ever recorded since the examination’s inception. Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) chairman Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the CGPA rose slightly by 0.01 point, up from 2.84 the previous year.… Continue reading

Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.2% in May, marking lowest rate in 51 months

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement today, it said Malaysia’s slower inflation trend as an open economy was in… Continue reading

Myanmar woman arrested for Suu Kyi ‘happy birthday’ post: local media

YANGON: A Myanmar woman arrested by the junta for “spreading propaganda” is being detained over a Facebook post celebrating the 80th birthday of jailed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, local media said. Suu Kyi was the figurehead of Myanmar’s decade-long democratic thaw, becoming de facto leader as it opened up from military rule, but… Continue reading

IRB releases dividend voucher format for 2025 tax compliance

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has made the format and sample of a dividend voucher accessible on its official portal at www.hasil.gov.my. This move aims to assist taxpayers, especially companies, in complying with updated tax regulations for dividend reporting. In a statement today, the IRB urged companies to adopt the provided format to ensure… Continue reading

Jun Hao embraces challenge as Malaysia’s top men’s singles shuttler

NATIONAL men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao is embracing the challenge of being Malaysia’s top-ranked player, using the pressure as motivation to elevate his game. The world number 25 remains unfazed by expectations, seeing them as a driving force rather than a burden. “There will always be pressure, but to me, this is a challenge… Continue reading

Grab Malaysia EV service launch boosts green mobility at KLIA

SEPANG: Grab Malaysia has launched its electric vehicle (EV) service for e-hailing, marking a significant step toward sustainable mobility in the country. The initiative, supported by the Transport Ministry, aims to enhance transportation quality at key entry points like Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in… Continue reading

Selangor Covid-19 cases rise 36%, no deaths reported

SHAH ALAM: COVID-19 cases in Selangor surged by 36 per cent in Epidemiological Week (ME) 24/2025, reaching 1,082 infections compared to 795 cases the previous week. Despite the rise, Selangor Public Health and Environment Exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin confirmed no fatalities were reported, and the numbers remain below the state’s warning threshold based on 2022–2024 trends.… Continue reading

Malaysia’s leading index rises 0.5% in April 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s leading index (LI) maintained its positive annual growth at a rate of 0.5 per cent, registering 113.6 points in April 2025 versus 113.0 points in April 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The LI is used to provide an early indication of turning points in the business cycle and… Continue reading

Rising stars and veterans landed at Bukit Jawi golf resort

WINNERS at PGM Championships are looking forward for another exciting and thrilling Championship at Bukit Jawi Golf Resort. Playing on the Hill course will surely give everyone a fair chance for perfection and endurance before lifting the trophy at PGM Penang Championship 2025. Past Champions playing this week are like Danny Chia, who has a… Continue reading

Waran Tangkap Pemilik Lori Kes Nahas FRU Dikeluarkan

TELUK INTAN: Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini mengeluarkan waran tangkap terhadap pemilik syarikat lori yang terbabit dalam kemalangan dengan trak Pasukan Simpanan Persekutuan (FRU) hingga sembilan anggota maut pada 13 Mei lepas. Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Izzuddin Fakri Hamdan memfailkan permohonan perintah waran tangkap itu selepas individu terbabit gagal hadir ke mahkamah hari ini bagi… Continue reading

East Coast states show strong potential in future tech development – MOSTI

KUALA TERENGGANU: The East Coast states, particularly Terengganu, hold significant promise in future technology development, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Minister Chang Lih Kang highlighted that strategic investments, such as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), could drive economic growth while demanding skilled local talent. “This underscores the need to… Continue reading

Malaysia, EU boost prison reform with humane justice focus

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is deepening its collaboration with the European Union (EU) and member states to advance prison reform, focusing on rehabilitation and humane justice, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today. Speaking at the Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting on Planning and Designing Humane Correctional Facilities, Saifuddin Nasution highlighted the importance of shared learning and… Continue reading

Malaysia approves VC tax incentives to boost startup investments

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved new venture capital (VC) tax incentives to include a five per cent concessionary tax rate for up to 10 years for eligible fund entities investing at least 20 per cent in local startups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the new VC tax incentive… Continue reading

Tun Mahathir drives Proton’s first electric vehicle ahead of 100th birthday

FORMER Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 99, was seen behind the wheel of Proton’s first electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7, just weeks before his 100th birthday. In a video by on his Facebook page, the soon-to-be centenarian is seen driving the electric SUV. The SUV, rebranded from the Geely Galaxy E5 for the Malaysian… Continue reading

China’s Xi urges Singapore leader to jointly resist ‘hegemony’

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Singapore’s prime minister to join the fight against “hegemony” and protectionism in trade as they met in Beijing on Tuesday. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first official visit to China lasts until Thursday. He met Xi on Tuesday morning at Beijing’s opulent Great Hall of the People, with the… Continue reading

Johor leads Malaysia’s agriculture with RM27.2 billion sales in 2023

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has solidified its status as Malaysia’s agricultural leader after recording RM27.2 billion in sector sales last year, the highest nationwide. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip attributed the success to strong sub-sector performances: crops (RM20.9 billion), livestock (RM4.7 billion), aquaculture (RM1 billion), and fisheries (RM7 million).… Continue reading

AKPS siasat sindiket ‘phantom travel’ di KLIA

PUTRAJAYA: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) sedang menjalankan siasatan berhubung dakwaan terdapat sindiket ‘phantom travel’ di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA). AKPS dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan siasatan itu meneliti penglibatan pegawai yang bersekongkol dengan sindiket yang menggunakan modus operandi tidak merekod pergerakan keluar masuk pelawat di pintu masuk negara serta mengenakan… Continue reading

AKPS seizes RM90,000 subsidised diesel in Bukit Kayu Hitam

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted 3,500 litres of subsidised diesel worth RM90,000 in a smuggling attempt at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex. The operation, conducted at 8 am yesterday in collaboration with the Road Transport Department (JPJ), targeted a suspicious pole trailer lorry.… Continue reading

Keputusan rayuan Syed Saddiq diumum mahkamah esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan rayuan Ahli Parlimen Muar Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman terhadap sabitan dan hukuman kerana bersubahat melakukan pecah amanah, salah guna harta serta pengubahan wang haram membabitkan dana Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada), akan diketahui esok. Keputusan dijangka diumumkan panel tiga hakim Mahkamah Rayuan, iaitu Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman Abdullah dan… Continue reading

KPDN Perak rampas 720kg minyak masak peket dalam serbuan di Ipoh

IPOH: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Perak menyita 720 kilogram (kg) minyak masak peket dan dokumen perniagaan yang dianggarkan bernilai RM1,800 dalam satu serbuan di Teluk Kurin Buntong di sini petang semalam. Pengarah KPDN Perak Datuk Kamalludin Ismail berkata serbuan yang dilakukan di sebuah rumah dijadikan sebagai stor haram simpanan minyak… Continue reading

Kelantan HFMD cases surge to 11,813 as of June, health officials warn

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK) has confirmed 11,813 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) as of the 25th epidemiological week this year. The figure marks a 14-fold spike compared to the same period in 2023, though cases have declined since the 17th week. Dr. Zaini Hussin, JKNK director, stated that… Continue reading

Malaysia closely monitoring security situation in Qatar, no Malaysians affected

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the security situation in Qatar, and is prepared to take appropriate measures, if necessary. To date, no Malaysian has been affected. “The safety and well-being of Malaysian citizens remain the government’s utmost priority. “Updates will be provided through official media channels as necessary,” the ministry said, adding… Continue reading

MOM senarai pendek calon CDM ke Sukan SEA Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Olimpik Malaysia (MOM) sudah mempunyai senarai pendek calon Ketua Kontinjen (CDM) dan timbalannya ke Sukan SEA Thailand hujung tahun ini. Presiden MOM Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria berkata beliau akan berjumpa dengan Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh untuk membincangkan perkara berkenaan sebelum calon dimuktamadkan. “Isu di sini ialah dari segi logistik… Continue reading

Pengeluar sawit disaran guna derivatif, kurang risiko

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengeluar minyak sawit Malaysia perlu mempergiat usaha untuk melindung nilai dan mempelbagaikan aktiviti hiliran bagi mengurangkan risiko turun naik harga secara mendadak, kata ketua ekonomi Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. Beliau berkata demikian susulan laporan bahawa syarikat penapis India membatalkan pesanan 65,000 tan metrik minyak sawit mentah (MSM) bagi… Continue reading

Iran nafi capai persetujuan gencatan senjata dengan Israel

WASHINGTON: Menteri Luar Iran pada awal Selasa menegaskan bahawa setakat ini belum ada sebarang persetujuan mengenai gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Israel, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). “Seperti yang telah ditegaskan berkali-kali oleh Iran: Israel yang memulakan peperangan terhadap Iran, bukan sebaliknya. “Sehingga kini, TIADA sebarang ‘persetujuan’ berkaitan gencatan senjata atau pemberhentian operasi ketenteraan,” kata Abbas… Continue reading

Israel rescuers say 3 dead in multi-wave Iran missile attacks

JERUSALEM: Israeli emergency services said Tuesday three people were killed and two wounded in an Iranian missile strike in southern Israel, shortly before a staggered ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump was meant to enter force. “Following the missile impact site in southern Israel: So far, MDA teams have pronounced the deaths of three… Continue reading

KLLP2040 launches inclusive urban overhaul for Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (KLLP2040), calling it the most comprehensive urban strategy ever introduced by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). The plan prioritises inclusivity, equity, and technological advancement to reshape the capital’s development approach. Anwar highlighted that KLLP2040 is not just about physical… Continue reading

Malaysia launches digital rubber traceability system for sustainable exports

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has launched the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) Trace system, a digital platform designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the rubber supply chain. The system enables stakeholders to monitor natural rubber transactions from plantations to finished products, addressing environmental and social concerns in the industry. Deputy Plantation and Commodities… Continue reading

KPDN tightens border checks at Tebedu ICQS to curb smuggling

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has intensified surveillance at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex in Tebedu to combat smuggling and ensure regulatory compliance. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh stated that since April this year, Sarawak KPDN has been conducting routine vehicle inspections at the ICQS… Continue reading

Kidslympic Malaysia 2025 launches with Affin Bank and Watsons as main partners

KIDSLYMPIC Malaysia 2025 was officially launched today, marking the beginning of the nation’s largest multi-sport event for children. The event, set for October 10-12 at PNB Merdeka Ventures Stadium, saw nearly 1,000 young runners participate in the Kidslympic Malaysia Run Kuala Lumpur 2025, symbolizing the movement’s vision, “From Playground to Podium.” Affin Bank and Watsons… Continue reading

FRU truck crash: Arrest warrant issued for lorry company owner

TELUK INTAN: The Magistrate’s Court here today issued an arrest warrant for the owner of a lorry company linked to the fatal crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel on May 13. Deputy Public Prosecutor Izzuddin Fakri Hamdan applied for the warrant after the accused failed to attend court proceedings on two charges… Continue reading

Landscape industry to power GDP and global reach

PETALING JAYA: The landscape industry should no longer be viewed as purely cosmetic or decorative, but as a strategic national investment in climate resilience, public health and cultural identity, says the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia. Its president, Assoc Prof Dr Nor Atiah Ismail said landscape architecture has become a key pillar of sustainable development,… Continue reading

Syed Saddiq’s appeal verdict set for tomorrow – Court of Appeal decision

KUALA LUMPUR: The Court of Appeal will announce its decision tomorrow on Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s appeal against his conviction and sentence for criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of property, and money laundering linked to Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds. A three-judge panel, comprising Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman… Continue reading

STPM 2024: National CGPA hits record high of 2.85

SELAYANG: The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 results saw the national cumulative grade point average (CGPA) rise slightly to 2.85 — the highest since the current examination system was introduced. Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) chairman Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff (pic) said this marks a 0.01 point improvement from the 2.84 recorded… Continue reading

MCMC scholarships 2025 for future digital leaders in M’sia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched two new scholarship programmes to cultivate skilled professionals for the country’s digital economy. The MCMC LEGASI Scholarship and MCMC CARE Scholarship aim to support students in telecommunications, cybersecurity, IoT, and regulatory policy. MCMC stated, “This milestone initiative reflects the commission’s commitment to developing a… Continue reading

Cherishing moments with mum, dad

In conjunction with Parents’ Day on July 27, theSun invited Malaysians to reflect and celebrate the people who have shaped their lives. From May 19 to June 1, the Parents’ Day Special: theSun Then & Now Photo Contest ran across social media platforms, calling on participants to recreate old photographs with their parents, paired with… Continue reading