June 2025 – Page 31 – Thesundailymys

Iran vows retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites

TEHRAN: Aerial assaults raged between Iran and Israel early Monday, while Tehran vowed retaliation over the bunker-buster bombs American warplanes unleashed at the weekend on three nuclear sites. US President Donald Trump insisted the attack had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities, but other officials said it was too soon to determine how significantly Tehran’s nuclear programme… Continue reading

10 arrested in RM399k forex scam bust in Puchong raid

SERDANG: Police have arrested 10 individuals believed to be involved in a foreign currency investment scam that caused losses amounting to RM399,787, in a raid at a premises in Bandar Puteri, Puchong last Friday. Sepang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said the suspects, comprising seven men and three women aged between 21 and 38,… Continue reading

Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra began a cabinet reshuffle on Monday as a political and judicial crisis sparked by a leaked phone call threatens to sink her government. The 38-year-old daughter of controversial former PM Thaksin Shinawatra began handing out ministerial posts vacated when her main coalition partner quit last week — a move… Continue reading

Indian activists seek to save child brides

BEED: When wedding season comes in India, the phone of child rights activist Tatwashil Kamble never stops ringing with appeals to stop girls from being married off due to poverty. Kamble said he has helped stop thousands of illegal marriages in India, where nuptials before the age of 18 are banned. “The elders of the… Continue reading

Erdogan says won’t let terror ‘drag Syria back to instability’

ISTANBUL: Turkey will not allow extremists to drag Syria back into chaos and instability, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after a suicide attack killed 22 at a Damascus church. “We will never allow our neighbour and brother Syria… be dragged into a new environment of instability through proxy terrorist organisations,“ he said, vowing… Continue reading

China warns of ‘spillover of war’ risk in Iran-Israel conflict

BEIJING: China urged Iran and Israel on Monday to de-escalate in order to prevent the “spillover” of their war, as fighting between the two foes raged for the 11th day. “The Chinese side urges the parties to the conflict to prevent the situation from escalating repeatedly, resolutely avoid the spillover of war, and return to… Continue reading

Yoga event gains entry into Malaysia Book of Records

SERDANG: The Sakthi School of Yoga held its 11th International Yoga Day (IDY) event on Saturday, that brought together culture, tradition and wellness at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang. Led by its founder master S.K. Durai, the event attracted 6,098 attendees from Malaysia, India and Singapore – underscoring the growing global resonance of yoga… Continue reading

Child sex abuse triples as people flee DRC: charity

NAIROBI: Save the Children said Monday it had witnessed a “horrifying” spike in the number of children being sexually assaulted in DR Congo, recording more than triple the number compared to a year ago. “Armed men entered our house and raped me, my sister and my mother,“ a 16-year-old Congolese girl told the charity. She… Continue reading

Kuching airport flights disrupted by military aircraft incident

KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport is closely monitoring the situation following a military aircraft incident at Kuching International Airport (KIA) which occurred late this morning, resulting in the temporary suspension of all flight operations. State minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said military personnel are currently managing the situation and working to clear the… Continue reading

Hadi Awang recovers swiftly after heart procedure at IJN – Terengganu MB

KUALA TERENGGANU: The health condition of PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who recently underwent a medical procedure at the National Heart Institute (IJN), is showing highly positive signs of recovery. Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said medical specialists treating the Marang MP described his recovery process as unusually swift… Continue reading

Tokoh pendidikan masyarakat india thambirajah meninggal dunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Tokoh pendidikan dan pengasas Sri Murugan Centre (SMC) Tan Sri Dr M. Thambirajah meninggal dunia hari ini pada usia 83 tahun. Pengarah bersama SMC Surain Kanda ketika dihubungi Bernama berkata orang ramai boleh memberikan penghormatan terakhir di SMC Ashramam, Petaling Jaya, dari 10 pagi hingga 2 petang esok sebelum upacara persemadian di Nirwana… Continue reading

Malaysia muktamadkan pelan tindakan teknologi kebangsaan

SAMARKAND: Malaysia sedang memuktamadkan Pelan Tindakan Teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) kebangsaan yang menetapkan rangka kerja tadbir urus yang jelas bagi memastikan AI bukan sahaja meningkatkan kecekapan malah etika, kesaksamaan dan kepentingan awam. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata pelan itu memfokuskan kepada sektor utama seperti pendidikan, penjagaan kesihatan, tenaga dan pertanian di samping… Continue reading

Minjee Lee bags third Major title at KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Australian Minjee Lee captured her third Major title with a composed victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Sunday. Lee carded a closing two-over-par 74 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco for a tournament total of four-under-par 284, three shots ahead of American Auston Kim and Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen. This was Lee’s first… Continue reading

Candidate for AKPS DG identified, announcement soon – Saifuddin Nasution

PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that a candidate has been identified to fill the vacant post of director-general of the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). “The appointment process is ongoing, and an announcement will be made soon,“ he told reporters after attending the ministry’s monthly assembly here today. The position… Continue reading

GASTAK denies withholding prize money from Kelantan warriors players

THE sepak takraw association of kelantan (gastak) has denied claims that players of the Kelantan Warriors were not paid last season’s Division 1 League prize money. In a statement, GASTAK said the issue, which went viral on social media, stemmed from a misunderstanding. Each player received RM5,000 at a Sept 9 event, which included the… Continue reading

Never joined any political party during my 38 years in PDRM – Mohd Khalid

PUTRAJAYA: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail stressed that he has never been involved in any political activities during his nearly four decades in service. “During my 38 years in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), I have never been involved in any political party,“ he told the media when met after the… Continue reading

KDN to probe, mull stern action relating to erroneous infographic on new IGP

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry (KDN) will investigate a recent erroneous infographic on the 15th Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, published by a local Malay daily. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry will look into the matter from all angles, including potential legal action or direct engagement with the… Continue reading

Jaecoo J7 Phev signals strong shift towards hybrid mobility in Malaysia

OMODA | JAECOO Malaysia is witnessing a marked rise in public confidence surrounding the transition to new energy mobility, with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) emerging as a practical solution for consumers navigating range anxiety and reliability concerns. Central to this momentum is the successful introduction of the JAECOO J7 PHEV, launched in February 2025,… Continue reading

Armor All unveils premium podium series in Malaysia with Red Bull Racing partnership

ARMOR ALL, the renowned name in automotive care and a brand under Energizer Holdings Inc., has officially launched its high-performance Armor All Podium Series in Malaysia. Developed through an exclusive partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, the new product line made its debut alongside a special public event at Elmina Lakeside Mall, designed to showcase… Continue reading

Misinformation, staff shortage hitch to e-invoicing compliance

PETALING JAYA: A large number of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are struggling to navigate Malaysia’s upcoming e-invoicing mandate, largely due to misinformation, manpower shortages and a persistent reliance on manual processes. This is the finding of global e-invoicing provider Xero, based on a recent survey involving 500 MSMEs across the country. “The ‘why’… Continue reading

Husband catches teen allegedly taking upskirt photos of wife at MRT station

WHAT was supposed to be a simple family outing on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) turned into a nightmare when a teenager allegedly tried to take upskirt photos of a woman at Taman Pertama MRT station in Cheras. Through a post on Threads by user @Shuqi97, the woman shared her traumatic experience while bringing her… Continue reading

RTG to give full support to athletes abroad – Stuart

KUALA LUMPUR: Road To Gold (RTG) project coordinator Datuk Stuart Ramalingam has given his assurance that the programme will not neglect the welfare of athletes under the project who are currently abroad including national squash players S. Sivasangari and Ng Eain Yow. Stuart said the programme will provide the best support in meeting the needs… Continue reading

PDRM urged to take firm actions on cable thefts at ECRL site

PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) needs to take stricter action over cable thefts at the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project site because they could affect the project’s planning. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he had contacted Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to ask the PDRM to take stricter action. He said… Continue reading

Frimpong ready to fill Alexander-Arnold’s ‘big shoes’ at Liverpool

TRENT Alexander-Arnold left “big shoes” to fill after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid last month but new signing Jeremie Frimpong has no doubt he has the ability to replace the England international in the Premier League champions’ defence. Frimpong’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen was announced hours after Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid, with the Dutch international… Continue reading

Think twice before using makeup testers

PETALING JAYA: Makeup testers at beauty counters could expose users to harmful viruses, bacteria and fungi, warned a dermatologist, urging the public to avoid applying products directly to the lips, face or around the eyes. Aesthetic dermatologist Dr Lim Ing Kien, also known as Dr Ingky on social media, said makeup testers can harbour viruses… Continue reading

RM8 million CBT trial of Vivy Yusof, husband to begin on April 13, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court today set 15 days of trial next year beginning April 13, for the case involving FashionValet Sdn Bhd founders Datin Vivy Sofinas, known as Vivy and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, who are facing charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah… Continue reading

Echeverri practised free-kicks, the others didn’t: Man City’s Guardiola

MANCHESTER CITY coach Pep Guardiola praised teenage attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri’s dedication on the training ground after he netted a fine free-kick in the Club World Cup win over Al Ain on Sunday. The 19-year-old scored City’s second goal in a 6-0 rout of the UAE side in Atlanta which sent the Premier League club… Continue reading

Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

MANCHESTER CITY hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1. Juventus proved too strong for Wydad Casablanca while Red Bull Salzburg and Al Hilal drew 0-0 as the… Continue reading

CAAM to take over functions of MAVCOM from Aug 1 to become sole aviation industry regulatory body

PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) will be rationalised effective August 1, bringing the aviation industry’s regulatory functions under one entity, CAAM. In a press conference here today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said CAAM would fully take over the economic regulatory functions previously carried out by MAVCOM.… Continue reading

RMAF plane skids at Kuching airport, runway closed until 3pm

PETALING JAYA: A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) transport aircraft had a landing incident at Kuching International Airport this morning, causing the main runway to be closed temporarily. The incident happened at 11.30am when the RMAF CN-235 medium transport aircraft skidded during landing, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Airport authorities immediately closed the… Continue reading

North Korea condemns US strikes on Iran

SEOUL: North Korea condemned on Monday US strikes on Iran, calling it a violation of the United Nations charter and blaming the tension in the Middle East on the “reckless valor of Israel”. It marks nuclear-armed North Korea’s first commentary on the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. “The Democratic People’s Republic… Continue reading

Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian drone attack on Kyiv

KYIV: Ukraine said Monday “another massive attack” on Kyiv by Russian drones was underway, a day after the country’s top military commander vowed to increase the “scale and depth” of strikes on Russia. Diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war have stalled, with the last direct meeting between the two sides almost three weeks ago… Continue reading

Toxic threat from ‘forever chemicals’ sparks resistance in Georgia towns

DALTON: Sasha and Jamie Cordle thought their small farm in rural Georgia would be a ladder out of working-class struggle, and a gift for their children and grandchildren. Instead, it may be poisoning them. Tests show their spring water is laced with toxic “forever chemicals” at levels tens of thousands of times above federal safety… Continue reading

“Malaysian police best in the world!” – Public praises traffic cops who cleaned up accident scene

“WHO says Malaysian police are no good? Malaysian police are the best in the world, not just any ordinary force!” That was among the praise from netizens towards the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) following the actions of several traffic police officers who helped clean up accident debris at the Jalan Perak/Jalan P. Ramlee junction yesterday… Continue reading

Members of the public pay last respects to S’wak Premier’s wife

KUCHING: Grief hung in the air at Masjid Jamek Negeri, Petra Jaya here, as the remains of Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang arrived for the funeral prayers today. The vehicle carrying the body of the wife of Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived at 10.15 am. Accompanying the remains were Abang Johari… Continue reading

FM Mohamad urges all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation in Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid any further escalation of the situation in the Middle East. The Foreign Ministry in its Facebook posting Monday said Mohamad made the call during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines… Continue reading

Athletes need not fear, MA to defend you – Karim

NEW Malaysian Athletics (MA) president Datuk Karim Ibrahim has advised the country’s athletes not to be afraid when facing any crisis or issue that arises. Karim stressed that the association will stand firmly behind athletes who are the ‘heart’ of the country’s athletics progress. He said that it is not right for athletes to be… Continue reading

CAAM to be made financially independent statutory body effective August 1 – Loke

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to make the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) a Remunerated Separated and Exempted Statutory Body (BBDSB) effective August 1, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. In a press conference here today, he said the matter was agreed by the Cabinet on June 11, which approved the proposal to make CAAM… Continue reading

Plan needed to raise retirement age

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia could miss out on the untapped economic potential of its ageing population if it fails to act now by investing in skills training and creating age-friendly workplaces for those aged 45 and above. The warning comes from Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing) director, Assoc Prof Dr Rahimah Ibrahim,… Continue reading

Iran threatens US bases in response to strikes on nuclear sites

WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday threatened US bases in the Middle East after massive air strikes that Washington said had destroyed Tehran’s nuclear program, though some officials cautioned that the extent of damage was unclear. With aerial assaults between Iran and Israel raging — including fresh strikes by Israel on what it said were military targets… Continue reading

DPMs, Cabinet Ministers convey condolences over death of Sarawak Premier’s wife

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Ministers and Cabinet Ministers conveyed their condolences to Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg over the death of the Sarawak Premier’s wife Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in a statement, described her passing as a great loss to the people of… Continue reading

Suicide attack on Damascus church kills at least 22

DAMASCUS: A shooting and suicide bombing at a Damascus church during a packed service on Sunday killed at least 22 people, authorities said, blaming a member of the Islamic State group for the unprecedented attack. The international community condemned the attack, the first of its kind in the Syrian capital since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime… Continue reading

US issues ‘worldwide caution’ for Americans over Mideast conflict

WASHINGTON: The US State Department issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans on Sunday, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk. “The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is… Continue reading

‘Solidarity with Iran may shift diplomatic posture’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s show of solidarity with Iran, following reported US airstrikes on Iranian territory under US President Donald Trump’s directive, could significantly recalibrate the country’s diplomatic posture amid escalating global tensions, according to international relations experts. International Islamic University Malaysia international law expert Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Yazid Zul Kepli said the move places… Continue reading

Australia backs US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

SYDNEY: Australia backs the United States’ air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities but wants to avert a spiral into “full-scale war” in the Middle East, the government said Monday. “Iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. We support action to prevent that from occurring, and this is what this is,“ Foreign Minister Penny… Continue reading

Communication with coach key to overcoming crisis – Liu Ying

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have been advised to continue to communicate openly with their coaches should they face any tension in their collaboration on the court. Former national mixed doubles player Goh Liu Ying said the world number four pair not only needs to communicate with each other, but should… Continue reading

ELBA launches game-changing home cleaning revolution at major dealers convention

MALAYSIA’s homegrown appliance giant ELBA has unveiled its most ambitious product expansion to date, launching a comprehensive range of home cleaning solutions at the ELBA Dealers Convention 2025 on June 19. The trusted household name, which has been serving Malaysian homes for nearly five decades, introduced breakthrough innovations across washing machines, vacuum cleaners, floor washers,… Continue reading

Animated success

SIMILAR to others in the animated realm of the creative industry, Adam Musa Othman’s formative years in Selangor were steeped in cartoon and animation. Much like a sponge of sorts, Adam took in everything around him. “I was always drawn to the everyday beauty of Malaysian life, as seen in Lat’s iconic cartooning, the textures… Continue reading

Israel army says carried out strikes on military targets in Iran

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets, including missile launch and storage sites, on Sunday. “Approximately 20 (Israeli airforce) fighter jets conducted intelligence-based strikes using over 30 munitions on military targets in Iran,“ the Israeli army said in a statement posted to Telegram. The attacks were carried out on… Continue reading

M’sians in Iran resort to old-school messaging to stay in touch with families – Envoy

SEPANG: As tensions in Iran escalated following Israel’s retaliatory strikes, residents in the country were forced to rely on the old-school Short Message Service (SMS) to stay in touch with family members and relevant parties. Malaysia’s Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, said roaming services in the country, including WhatsApp, are currently blocked. “In Iran, SMS… Continue reading