June 2025 – Page 43 – Thesundailymys

MADANI Adopted School: Corporate leaders, sponsors urged to go to the ground – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited corporate figures and representatives of the sponsoring companies of the MADANI Adopted School programme to visit the school to provide early exposure to students on the importance of education for their future. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that apart from contributing funds,… Continue reading

Sector diversity, regulatory strength fuel Bursa Malaysia IPO pipeline: Baker Tilly

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s capital market is experiencing a notable upswing in 2025 as Bursa Malaysia is forecasting a significant increase in new public listings, with expectations set at 60 initial public offerings and a targeted total market capitalisation of RM40.2 billion. According to Baker Tilly Asia Pacific’s latest publication Pathways to the APAC Capital Markets,… Continue reading

PM Anwar rakam takziah kepada Hamzah Zainudin atas pemergian ibu mentua dalam kebakaran

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menzahirkan ucapan takziah kepada Ketua Pembangkang Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin susulan pemergian ibu mentuanya, Allahyarhamah Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, yang maut dalam kebakaran di Jalan Raja Abdullah, Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan, Ipoh, malam tadi. “Saya mendoakan saudara Hamzah terus kuat menghadapi ujian dahsyat ini dan mendoakan yang… Continue reading

Woman cheats death after falling from seventh floor of an apartment in Ipoh

IPOH: A woman cheated death but suffered severe injuries after falling from the seventh floor rear balcony of an apartment unit at Kampung Jawa, Kinta Riverfront Service Suite here, this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division Assistant Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received an emergency call around 12:21 pm and dispatched… Continue reading

Jualan Rahmah MADANI penyelamat bulanan rakyat

SEREMBAN: Program Jualan Rahmah MADANI (PJRM) bukan sahaja inisiatif jualan murah tetapi juga menjadi penyelamat bulanan buat rakyat yang terkesan dengan peningkatan kos sara hidup khususnya golongan berpendatan rendah dan sederhana. Hasrul Hashim, 38, dari Ampangan berkata program berkenaan memberi kelegaan besar kepadanya dalam menguruskan perbelanjaan keluarga terutama ketika harga barangan asas di pasaran semakin… Continue reading

Terengganu govt seeking RMAF’s assistance to airlift UPSI student injured in Gerik bus accident

SETIU: The Terengganu state government is negotiating with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to secure a mercy flight service to bring home an Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student who was injured in a bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak on June 9. State Welfare, Women’s Development, Family and National… Continue reading

Kementerian Luar muktamadkan usaha bantu rakyat Malaysia keluar dari Tehran pada Jumaat

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Luar kini dalam peringkat akhir memuktamadkan usaha untuk membantu rakyat Malaysia dan ahli keluarga mereka di Iran kembali ke tanah air susulan konflik yang sedang berlaku antara Israel dan Iran. Menerusi satu hantaran di Facebook pada Jumaat, kementerian itu memaklumkan bahawa individu yang telah bersetuju untuk menyertai proses evakuasi dijangka berlepas dari… Continue reading

Fire hits Hamzah’s in-laws’ home after power outage – Son

IPOH: The home of Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s in-laws in Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan here reportedly experienced a power outage before it caught fire last night. The blaze claimed the life of Hamzah’s mother-in-law, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, while her husband, Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, 83, suffered from breathing difficulties. Their son,… Continue reading

Elektrik terputus sebelum rumah terbakar – anak mangsa

IPOH: Rumah keluarga mentua Ahli Parlimen Larut Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin di Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan di sini, didakwa terputus bekalan elektrik (blackout) sebelum terbakar, malam tadi. Kebakaran itu menyebabkan ibu mentua Hamzah, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, maut sementara suaminya Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, 83, sesak nafas. Anak pasangan itu, Ahmad Ikhwan, 57, berkata… Continue reading

Penghantar makanan dipenjara setahun, sebat subahat tipu pinjaman telefon bimbit

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini menjatuhkan hukuman penjara setahun dan satu sebatan terhadap seorang penghantar makanan selepas mengaku bersalah bersubahat menipu seorang wanita berhubung permohonan pinjaman bagi mendapatkan sebuah telefon bimbit, empat bulan lepas. Majistret Illi Marisqa Khalizan memerintahkan Salman Abdullah, 31, menjalani hukuman penjara bermula hari ini. Salman didakwa bersubahat dengan… Continue reading

Over 70kg of ganja seized in Kepong, two men detained

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested two men and seized 70 compressed packages of ganja weighing more than 73 kilogrammes in a raid along Jalan Baiduri, Kepong, last Tuesday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the duo, believed to have been active as drug transporters… Continue reading

UK retail sales record biggest monthly drop since 2023

LONDON: British retail sales volumes recorded their sharpest drop since December 2023 last month, as demand fell back after shoppers splurged on food, summer clothes and home improvements the month before, official figures showed on Friday. Retail sales volumes dropped by 2.7% in May, the Office for National Statistics said, a much sharper decline than… Continue reading

UK retail sales record biggest monthly drop since 2023

Russia says any use of tactical nuclear weapons by US in Iran would be catastrophic, TASS reports

MOSCOW: Potential use of tactical nuclear weapons by the United States in Iran would be a catastrophic development, Russian state news agency TASS quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Friday. Peskov was commenting on what he called speculative media reports about that possibility. His comments, as reported by TASS, did not mention any… Continue reading

Understand procedures for whistleblowers’ protection, information cannot be made public – MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who report information about misconduct directly to enforcement agencies and meet the prescribed criteria and conditions will be granted protection as informants or whistleblowers. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Senior Director (Legal and Prosecution Division) Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said this is an important aspect the public needs to understand, apart from… Continue reading

Account executive loses over RM100,000 to phone scam

JOHOR BAHRU: An account executive lost RM139,565 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating a police officer. Muar deputy police chief Supt Muhammad Aidil Roneh Abdullah said the 40-year-old woman first received a call in January from someone claiming to be an insurance company representative, accusing her of being involved in a fraudulent… Continue reading

Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security

BEIJING: The leaders of China and New Zealand discussed on Friday the role of trade in boosting ties, while New Zealand also pressed its interests for peace and security in the Pacific, government statements showed. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in the capital’s Great Hall of the People as China’s influence… Continue reading

Countries evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel

COUNTRIES around the world are taking measures to evacuate their citizens from Israel and Iran as the two nations enter the seventh day of their air war and airspace in the region remains closed. A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out the top echelon of Iran’s military… Continue reading

New electricity tariff: over 23.6m domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia to enjoy fairer rates

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the newly approved electricity tariff schedule approved by the government, the Energy Commission (EC) announced today. This tariff determination will take effect from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, under the Incentive-Based… Continue reading

Europe pushes diplomacy as Israel-Iran air war enters second week

WASHINGTON: Iran said on Friday it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under Israeli attack, as Europe sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table, with a decision on potential U.S. involvement expected within two weeks. Israel began attacking Iran last Friday, saying it aimed to prevent its longtime enemy… Continue reading

Green turtle found dead off Pulau Redang

KUALA NERUS: The carcass of a 10-year-old female green turtle was found floating off Pantai Dalam, Pulau Redang here today. It was discovered by a team of researchers from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) who were en route to the Chagar Hutang Turtle Research Station on Pulau Redang for a turtle conservation awareness programme. UMT researcher… Continue reading

Tax hikes put UK budget deficit on track against official forecasts

LONDON: An influx of taxes paid by businesses put Britain’s budget deficit on track to meet official forecasts at the start of the 2025/26 financial year, welcome news for finance minister Rachel Reeves as she seeks to repair the public finances. Official data on Friday showed public sector borrowing for May was 17.686 billion pounds… Continue reading

Tax hikes put UK budget deficit on track against official forecasts

PM Anwar offers condolences to Hamzah Zainudin after mother-in-law dies in house fire

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin following the passing of his mother-in-law, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, who died in a house fire last night. In a Facebook post, Anwar also offered prayers and support to Hamzah and his family. “I hope… Continue reading

Sabah polls: Umno must project new image – Shamsul Anuar

MACHANG: Umno must project a fresh and positive image to gain voter support, particularly among the younger generation, in the 17th Sabah state election, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said the move is in line with current developments, and any offer made by the party to voters in… Continue reading

Oil prices fall as US delays decision on direct Iran involvement

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Friday after the White House delayed a decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, but remained on course for a third consecutive weekly rise. Brent crude futures fell $2, or 2.5%, to $76.85 a barrel by 0648 GMT but still looked set to gain more than 3% on the… Continue reading

Oil prices fall as US delays decision on direct Iran involvement

Rahmah MADANI sale offers goods at amazing prices – Visitors

SEREMBAN: “The prices are amazing…so much cheaper than the market. I can save a lot” – that was the reaction of a buyer at the Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) here today. Contractor Hasrul Hashim, 38, from Ampangan, said the sale gave him… Continue reading

Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

SHANGHAI: Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart’s Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher. Beijing-based Pop Mart is part of a rising tide of Chinese cultural exports gaining traction abroad, furry ambassadors of… Continue reading

Johor KPDN busts LPG misappropriation syndicate, seizes goods worth RM200,000

KLUANG: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in Johor has crippled a syndicate misappropriating subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operating under the guise of a palm oil weighing centre in Machap on Wednesday. Its director, Lilis Saslinda Pornomo, said the scheme was uncovered during a joint raid with the Putrajaya branch at… Continue reading

Israel army says struck weapons research centre in Tehran

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said Friday it struck dozens of targets in Tehran overnight, including what it called a centre for the “research and development of Iran’s nuclear weapons project,“ in the eighth day of war between the two foes. In a statement, the army said it had “completed a series of strikes in the heart… Continue reading

Iran-Israel war: Latest developments

JERUSALEM: Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Friday, a week into the war between the longtime enemies. Here are the latest developments: Iran meetings European top diplomats are meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme. “I’ve received several phone calls reassuring me that the Zionist… Continue reading

BNM’s international reserves rise to US$119.9b

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) — The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) increased marginally to US$119.9 billion (US$1=RM4.24) as at June 13, 2025, from US$119.60 billion recorded as at May 30, 2025. In a statement today, the central bank said the reserves position is sufficient to finance 5.0 months of imports of goods… Continue reading

Anwar presents contribution to poor single mother in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today handed over a donation to a single mother, Nabimah Mohammed, who lives in poverty in Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Balok, Kuantan. The donation was presented by the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi when he visited the woman’s home as part of ‘Ziarah Kasih MADANI’… Continue reading

Foreign Ministry finalises repatriation, Malaysians to leave Iran on Friday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is finalising its efforts to repatriate Malaysian citizens and their family members from Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The ministry, in a Facebook post, said those who have agreed to join the repatriation process are expected to leave Tehran on Friday. The ministry is also working in close coordination… Continue reading

Mohd Khalid Ismail appointed new IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Special Branch director Datuk Mohd Khalid Ismail has been appointed as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), replacing Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, effective today. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol), witnessed by the Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and attended by the… Continue reading

SRC DNAA for Najib a judicial matter, I do not interfere – PM Anwar

PUCHONG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted that he had no involvement in the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd. “That is the… Continue reading

Pulau Pinang masih ada tanah industri untuk 10 hingga 15 tahun – Chow

GEORGE TOWN: Pulau Pinang masih mempunyai 809.4 hektar tanah industri yang mencukupi bagi memenuhi keperluan pembangunan ekonomi negeri itu untuk tempoh 10 hingga 15 tahun akan datang, kata Ketua Menteri Chow Kon Yeow. Beliau berkata tanah industri itu turut melibatkan kerja-kerja penambakan tanah, pelaksanaan proses permintaan bagi cadangan (RFP) dan pelbagai peringkat lain sebelum ia… Continue reading

Food delivery rider gets year’s jail, one stroke for mobile phone loan fraud

KUALA LUMPUR: The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced a food delivery rider to one year’s jail and ordered him to be given one stroke of the cane after he pleaded guilty to abetting in defrauding a woman over a loan application for a mobile phone, four months ago. Magistrate Illi Marisqa Khalizan ordered Salman Abdullah, 31,… Continue reading

DNAA kes SRC Najib urusan hakim, saya tidak masuk campur- PM Anwar

PUCHONG: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata beliau tidak mencampuri sebarang urusan perundangan berhubung keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur yang melepas tanpa membebaskan (DNAA) bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak daripada tiga pertuduhan membabitkan dana SRC International Sdn Bhd (SRC) berjumlah RM27 juta. “Itu keputusan hakim, Peguam Negara… saya tak masuk campur,”… Continue reading

Bursa Malaysia trends higher at mid-afternoon on bargain hunting

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia continued to rise in mid-afternoon trading, driven by ongoing bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the financial services and telecommunications sectors, analysts said. At 3 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 3.99 points higher at 1,505.43 from Thursday’s close of 1,501.44. The benchmark index opened 0.50… Continue reading

Watsons Malaysia presents IOI City Mall Fashion Week 2025

WATSONS Malaysia collaborated with IOI City Mall Fashion Week 2025 to present a vibrant showcase of health and beauty brands and products, including the unveiling of its new uniforms under its refreshed brand identity “The New Beautiful”. As the official makeup and hair partner, as well as the headline brand of the four-day fashion showcase,… Continue reading

Trio compound wanita negara panah emas di Singapura

SKUAD memanah compound wanita negara mempamerkan aksi cemerlang untuk meraih pingat emas pertama mereka di Kejohanan Piala Asia 2025 di Bukit Gombak, Singapura hari ini. Lebih manis, kemenangan ini diraih ketika skuad negara diletakkan sebagai pilihan ketiga kejohanan, menewaskan gergasi Asia, India yang disebut sebagai calon utama untuk meraih emas. Pasukan negara dibarisi Fatin Nurfatehah… Continue reading

Malaysia’s compound trio strike women’s team gold at Asia Cup

THE national women’s compound archery trio of Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh, Saritha Cham Nong and Ng Sui Kim won the women’s team gold at the second leg of the 2025 Asia Cup in Bukit Gombak, Singapore, today. The third-seeded Malaysians faced a tough challenge in the final against top seeds India, represented by Shanmukhi Naga… Continue reading

Mohd Khalid Ketua Polis Negara baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengarah Cawangan Khas Bukit Aman Datuk Mohd Khalid Ismail dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis Negara (KPN) baharu menggantikan Tan Sri Razarudin Husain berkuat kuasa hari ini. Majlis Serah Terima Tugas jawatan itu berlangsung di Pusat Latihan Polis (Pulapol) Kuala Lumpur, disaksikan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail dan turut dihadiri Menteri Komunikasi… Continue reading

Anwar hulur sumbangan kepada ibu tunggal hidup daif di Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menghulurkan sumbangan kepada seorang ibu tunggal Nabimah Mohammed yang hidup serba daif di Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Balok, Kuantan. Sumbangan berkenaan disampaikan oleh Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi semasa melawat kediaman wanita itu dalam kerangka Ziarah MADANI. Ahmad Farhan berkata selain diuji dengan masalah kesihatan… Continue reading

Pelantikan dua jawatan Kabinet hak prerogatif Perdana Menteri – Setiausaha Politik Kanan

PASIR PUTEH: Pelantikan baharu bagi mengisi dua kekosongan jawatan dalam Kabinet adalah di bawah bidang kuasa dan prerogatif Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, kata Setiausaha Politik Kanan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. Beliau berkata sebarang keputusan berhubung pengisian semula dua portfolio yang dittinggalkan wakil Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Datuk Seri Rafizi… Continue reading

200,000 dijangka hadir Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan 2025 di Pulau Pinang

GEORGE TOWN: Kementerian Perpaduan Negara menjangkakan kehadiran 200,000 pengunjung pada Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan (SMP) 2025 Peringkat Kebangsaan di Stadium Batu Kawan selama empat hari bermula 17 Julai. Setiausaha Akhbar kepada Menteri Perpaduan Negara Dr S. Shatesh Kumar berkata Pulau Pinang merupakan lokasi ketiga penganjuran acara tahunan itu selepas kali pertama berlangsung di Kuching, Sarawak pada… Continue reading

Penang has enough industrial land for next 10–15 years, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: Penang still has 809.4 hectares of industrial land available to support the state’s economic development for the next 10 to 15 years, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said in addition to new sites, the available land includes areas undergoing reclamation, sites in the request-for-proposal process, and others at various stages of… Continue reading

Appointments to fill two vacant Cabinet posts is PM’s prerogative – Senior pol-sec

PASIR PUTEH: The new appointments to fill the two vacant Cabinet posts left by PKR leaders, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, fall entirely under the jurisdiction of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, according to his Senior Political Secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. Speaking to reporters after officiating the… Continue reading