July 2025 – Page 10 – Thesundailymys

Trump says India deal not finalised, higher tariffs possible

NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with India has yet to be finalised and warned of possible higher tariffs ahead of an August 1 deadline to seal an agreement. His comments followed a Reuters report that India was preparing to accept higher tariffs of 20%-25% on its exports to the U.S.… Continue reading

Trump says India deal not finalised, higher tariffs possible

Malaysia Madani Rakyat Disantuni theme song for HKHM 2025

PUTRAJAYA: All ministries, agencies and government offices are required to play the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2025 theme song ‘Malaysia MADANI Rakyat Disantuni’. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is part of efforts to ignite the spirit of the National Month. Fahmi, the spokesperson for the MADANI Government, said the song,… Continue reading

Pesara polis diarah bela diri atas tuduhan edar kanabis

SEREMBAN: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini memerintahkan seorang pesara polis berpangkat Sarjan Mejar membela diri atas pertuduhan mengedar dadah jenis kanabis seberat 573.6 gram, tiga tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Rohani Ismail membuat keputusan itu selepas pihak pendakwaan berjaya membuktikan kes prima facie terhadap Aminuddin Amir, 66. Tertuduh memilih untuk memberikan keterangan bersumpah di kandang saksi dan… Continue reading

Malaysia’s structural reforms key to economic resilience says BNM governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ongoing structural reforms to ensure long-term resilience are critical to defend the economy against global shocks, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said during an exclusive interview with Bernama. He said Malaysia’s foresight enabled the country to weather these shocks, such as the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic five years… Continue reading

Malaysia’s structural reforms key to economic resilience says BNM governor

Rawang illegal landfill fire requires 20-hour daily firefighting effort

KUALA LUMPUR: A massive fire spanning 1.64 hectares at an illegal landfill in Rawang has triggered a 20-hour daily firefighting operation by the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) since it was first detected on Sunday. According Selangor JBPM assistant dfirector Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar, around 50 per cent of the affected area has been successfully… Continue reading

Rawang illegal landfill fire requires 20-hour daily firefighting effort

KKM fokus pendidikan penguatkuasaan perintah pemaparan harga ubat

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) kekal komited dalam melaksanakan pendekatan pendidikan berhubung Perintah Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan (Penandaan Harga Ubat) 2025, walaupun terdapat permohonan untuk semakan kehakiman terhadap peraturan tersebut. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menegaskan bahawa fokus utama kini adalah memberi penerangan dan pencerahan kepada pihak terlibat. “Kita akan teruskan penguatkuasaan pendidikan supaya… Continue reading

Suspek bunuh wanita hamil direman seminggu lagi di Pasir Mas

PASIR MAS: Reman terhadap seorang lelaki berusia 24 tahun yang disyaki terlibat dalam kes pembunuhan wanita hamil tujuh bulan di Kampung Teresek, Repek pada 2021, dilanjutkan tujuh hari lagi. Perintah sambung reman dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Syed Farid Syed Ali di Mahkamah Majistret Pasir Mas hari ini bagi membantu siasatan di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan.… Continue reading

Selangor police chief aims to boost public trust in force

SHAH ALAM: Newly appointed Selangor police chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, is determined to focus efforts on improving public perception of the police force’s services in the state. Commencing his duties officially today, he said this effort is believed to facilitate his team’s tasks in managing issues relating to crime and public order more effectively. To… Continue reading

Selangor police chief aims to boost public trust in force

Telekesihatan, e-perubatan bakal dilaksana di Sabah, Sarawak

PUTRAJAYA: Perkhidmatan teleperubatan dan e-kesihatan dijangka mula beroperasi di beberapa lokasi terpilih di Sabah dan Sarawak, khususnya di kawasan luar bandar menjelang hujung tahun ini, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata Kementerian Komunikasi bersama Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) sedang merangka pelaksanaan penghantaran ubat-ubatan menggunakan teknologi dron dari klinik kesihatan luar bandar ke Pusat Sebaran… Continue reading

Govt tightens campus safety rules after Cyberjaya murder

PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has moved to tighten safety regulations across all public and private universities nationwide following the murder of a female student at a private university dormitory in Cyberjaya. In a written parliamentary reply yesterday, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the ministry is committed to ensuring… Continue reading

Govt tightens campus safety rules after Cyberjaya murder

Residensi Hektar Gombak restoration begins, set for 2027 completion

KUALA LUMPUR: Restoration works for the Residensi Hektar Gombak project commenced today and are expected to be completed by 2027, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the project, which had been left idle since 2018 due to various issues, involved 2,400 residential units and was among the largest abandoned housing… Continue reading

Residensi Hektar Gombak restoration begins, set for 2027 completion

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

TOKYO: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunamis of up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan. The magnitude 8.8 quake struck at 8:24 am (2304 GMT Tuesday) off Petropavlovsk on Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula and was… Continue reading

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

Foldable vivo flagship lands

vivo Malaysia has launched its vivo X Fold5, marking the debut of its first foldable smartphone in Malaysia. Combining flagship performance, premium craftsmanship and AI-powered productivity, the device redefines what a foldable smartphone can offer. Lighter than many traditional flagships at just 217g, the vivo X Fold5 features Zeiss Master Colour Display, the brightest display… Continue reading

Govt mulls etomidate reclassification after vape misuse

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will conduct a detailed review before deciding whether to reclassify etomidate as a dangerous drug, following reports of its misuse in illicit vape products. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said while etomidate is currently listed under Category B of the Poisons Act as an intravenous sedative and anaesthetic used… Continue reading

Govt mulls etomidate reclassification after vape misuse

Malaysia explores nuclear energy potential in pre-feasibility study

KUALA LUMPUR: A pre-feasibility study on the use of nuclear energy as a primary energy source for the country has been completed, with preliminary findings indicating significant potential for this energy source in ensuring a stable, clean and reliable supply. The study, among other things, recommended the establishment of six technical task forces, with three… Continue reading

Malaysia explores nuclear energy potential in pre-feasibility study

Mercedes-Benz profit drops 56 pct amid weak sales and tariffs

STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz has announced a steep 56 percent decline in half-year profits, attributing the drop to weak sales, rising tariffs, and restructuring costs. The German automaker’s net income fell to €2.7 billion from €6.1 billion in the same period last year. The company highlighted multiple challenges, including lower vehicle sales and increased expenses tied to… Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz profit drops 56 pct amid weak sales and tariffs

Kementerian wajib main lagu tema HKHM 2025 – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Semua kementerian, agensi dan pejabat kerajaan diwajibkan memainkan lagu tema Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia (HKHM) 2025 bertajuk “Malaysia MADANI Rakyat Disantuni”. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata langkah itu sebagai usaha bersama untuk menyemarakkan semangat Bulan Kebangsaan. Beliau yang jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata lagu berirama Malaysia ciptaan Datuk Mokhzani Ismail serta gubahan muzik… Continue reading

70 usahawan India berpeluang dapat geran pertanian RM30,000

SERDANG: Seramai 70 usahawan dalam kalangan masyarakat India berpeluang menerima geran transformasi pertanian bernilai sehingga RM30,000 menerusi Program Transformasi Pertanian Malaysia-India (MITAP) 2024/2025. Program ini merupakan inisiatif Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India (MITRA) dengan kerjasama MARDI Corporation Sdn Bhd (MARDI Corp). Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pasukan Petugas Khas MITRA, P. Prabakaran, berkata program ini memberi tumpuan kepada pembangunan… Continue reading

KTMB tambah perkhidmatan ETS sempena cuti sekolah dan umum

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) akan menambah dua perkhidmatan tren elektrik (ETS) bagi laluan KL Sentral-Padang Besar dan sebaliknya sempena cuti sekolah penggal kedua serta cuti umum termasuk Hari Kebangsaan, Maulidur Rasul, dan Hari Malaysia. Perkhidmatan tambahan ini akan beroperasi selama 18 hari bermula 28 Ogos hingga 1 Sept, 5-7 Sept, dan 2-21… Continue reading

AI-powered immigration system to launch in March 2026

PETALING JAYA: The implementation of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), designed to overhaul Malaysia’s border control infrastructure using the latest technology, is currently under active development and is expected to be operational in stages starting March 2026. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new system will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities… Continue reading

AI-powered immigration system to launch in March 2026

Ketua Polis Selangor baharu fokus tingkat persepsi positif masyarakat

SHAH ALAM: Ketua Polis Selangor yang baharu, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, menekankan komitmennya untuk memperkukuh persepsi positif masyarakat terhadap perkhidmatan polis di negeri ini. Beliau memulakan tugas rasmi hari ini dengan menyatakan bahawa langkah ini penting bagi memudahkan pengurusan isu jenayah dan ketenteraman awam. “Tugas pertama saya ialah berusaha bersama pasukan untuk meningkatkan persepsi positif masyarakat… Continue reading

MOE finalises vertical school guidelines for safety and accessibility

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has finalised the Guidelines for Vertical School Development Planning, which take into account basic principles for school design, such as supervision and student safety. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the guidelines would be presented to the Cabinet soon. He said the MOE took into account several… Continue reading

MOE finalises vertical school guidelines for safety and accessibility

5,800 pembayar cukai tidak patuh BNCP, pendapatan RM484 juta tidak dilapor

KUALA LUMPUR: Seramai 5,800 pembayar cukai dikenal pasti tidak mematuhi pengemukaan Borang Nyata Cukai Pendapatan (BNCP) melalui pemantauan Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) terhadap pelaksanaan e-Invois sebelum ini. Melalui tindakan awal pematuhan, LHDN memaklumkan bahawa pembayar cukai berisiko gagal melaporkan pendapatan telah tampil mengemukakan BNCP dan melaporkan pendapatan bagi tahun taksiran ke belakang sebanyak RM484… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens Vietnam tourism ties for VM2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation with Vietnam as part of its strategic preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026. Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the initiative aims to boost market visibility and foster deeper engagement between industry players from both countries. “Our visit… Continue reading

Doctor couple nabbed for khalwat in heated stand-off at home while roommates were away

TWO young doctors from Melaka Hospital were detained for khalwat at their rented home in Taman Semabok Perdana yesterday, following a tense encounter with religious authorities. The 26-year-old couple drew attention after the male doctor refused to open the door during a raid by Melaka Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) officers at around 3pm, Kosmo reported.… Continue reading

Doctor couple nabbed for khalwat in heated stand-off at home while roommates were away

China praises Malaysia’s role in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire deal

KUALA LUMPUR: China commended Malaysia, the ASEAN Chair for 2025, for playing a constructive role in promoting a political solution through the ASEAN way and for mediating a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gua Jiakun on Tuesday said the international community, particularly Malaysia, has played an active role in facilitating… Continue reading

China praises Malaysia’s role in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire deal

China expands visa-free access to 75 countries to boost tourism

BEIJING: China has granted visa-free access to citizens of 75 countries as part of its efforts to simplify entry procedures and promote international travel, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA). Wang Zhizhong, head of the NIA, stated that the number of countries eligible for visa-free transit to China has risen to 55 under the… Continue reading

China expands visa-free access to 75 countries to boost tourism

Kerja pemulihan Projek Residensi Hektar Gombak bermula hari ini, siap 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerja pemulihan Projek Residensi Hektar Gombak bermula hari ini dan dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada 2027, kata Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming. Beliau berkata projek melibatkan 2,400 unit kediaman itu adalah antara projek perumahan terbengkalai terbesar yang terhenti sejak dimulakan pada 2018 akibat pelbagai masalah. “Setelah berbulan-bulan kita bertungkus lumus, Jabatan… Continue reading

Penutupan NPE dan Besraya untuk IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebuhraya Pantai Baru (NPE) dan Lebuhraya Sungai Besi (Besraya) akan ditutup sementara bermula 1 pagi hingga 11 pagi, Ahad ini (3 Ogos) bagi memberi laluan kepada IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025. Bagi NPE, penutupan itu melibatkan dari kilometer (KM) 1.8 di Bulatan Kewajipan (Subang Jaya) ke KM 11 ke arah Bangsar serta… Continue reading

LHDN flags 5,800 taxpayers for failing to submit income tax forms

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 5,800 taxpayers have been identified for failing to submit their Income Tax Return Forms (BNCP) through the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s (LHDN) e-Invoicing monitoring system. Following compliance actions aimed at taxpayers at risk of failing to report their income, LHDN reported that these individuals subsequently submitted their BNCP, declaring… Continue reading

No tsunami threat to Malaysia after Russia quake, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a powerful earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Kamchatka, Russia, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the earthquake, which occurred at 7.24 am Malaysian time, was located 107 kilometres (km) southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia, at a depth of… Continue reading

Immigration officer ‘Thanos’ reassigned amid KLIA syndicate allegations

PETALING JAYA: An Immigration officer nicknamed “Thanos” has been reassigned to office duties following allegations linking him to illegal immigration syndicates at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). According to Malaysiakini, he was transferred from a KLIA Terminal 2 immigration management team to an administrative unit. “I consider the transfer a form of ‘punishment’ for him,“… Continue reading

Volunteers clear 37 tonnes of waste from elderly hoarder’s home

A big gotong-royong operation successfully cleared about 37,000 kilograms of rubbish from a 76-year-old uncle’s house in Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru, after years of collecting too many things until cannot stay inside the house anymore. According to Oriental Daily, the major cleanup started at 9am last Sunday (July 27), with 50 volunteers working together with… Continue reading

Thailand-Cambodia border tensions eased through ASEAN diplomacy

PUTRAJAYA: Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have been successfully defused, thanks to the spirit of regional cooperation and swift diplomatic intervention under the ASEAN framework. The immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreed upon by both sides marks a significant diplomatic victory for ASEAN. Malaysia, serving as ASEAN Chair in 2025, played a pivotal role in de-escalating… Continue reading

Ketua Polis Selangor baharu fokus tingkat persepsi positif masyarakat

SHAH ALAM: Ketua Polis Selangor yang baharu, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, menekankan usaha meningkatkan persepsi positif masyarakat terhadap perkhidmatan polis sebagai keutamaan utama. Beliau memulakan tugas secara rasmi hari ini dengan komitmen untuk memperkukuh hubungan antara pasukan keselamatan dan penduduk Selangor. “Tugas pertama saya ialah berusaha bersama pasukan meningkatkan persepsi positif masyarakat terhadap PDRM. Persepsi positif… Continue reading