July 2025 – Page 100 – Thesundailymys

Over 120,000 nurses employed nationwide, amid shortage and system reforms, says MOH

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) reported that Malaysia currently employs 120,667 nurses nationwide across public and private sectors. However, public health facilities are still facing a shortage of 14,000 nurses, prompting a series of structural reforms to close the gap. In a statement to the media, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad outlined key… Continue reading

MOH and police intensify crackdown on drug-laced vape sales in Malaysia

KULAI: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will step up cooperation with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to combat the rising sale of vape products containing illicit drugs. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said 96 investigation papers involving drug-laced vape liquids were recorded between early last year and March, with over 70 per cent… Continue reading

Ukraine reports 623 Russian drones and missiles fired overnight

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia fired 597 attack drones and 26 long-range missiles overnight, marking one of the largest aerial assaults since the war began. The Ukrainian air force intercepted 319 Shahed drones and 25 missiles, though some still struck multiple locations. Zelensky highlighted the need for stronger Western sanctions to disrupt… Continue reading

Myanmar air strike kills 20 civilians at monastery, witnesses say

BANGKOK: More than 20 civilians, including children, were killed in a recent air strike on a monastery in central Myanmar, according to witnesses. The attack occurred in Lin Ta Lu village in Sagaing region, an area heavily impacted by ongoing conflict since the 2021 military coup. An anti-junta fighter, speaking anonymously for safety, told AFP… Continue reading

Australia PM seeks trade boost in China amid regional tensions

BEIJING: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins his second official visit to China, aiming to reinforce stabilised trade relations despite lingering geopolitical strains. The trip, spanning Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, comes after a turbulent decade marked by trade disputes and security disagreements between the two nations. Relations improved late last year when China lifted its… Continue reading

Gaza ceasefire talks stalled over Israel troop withdrawal plans

GAZA CITY: Indirect ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel have hit a roadblock due to disagreements over Israel’s proposed troop withdrawal plans, according to Palestinian sources familiar with the discussions. The talks, held in Qatar, aim to secure a temporary halt to the 21-month conflict that began after Hamas’s October 2023 attack on Israel. Both… Continue reading

The Bear grows up

A progression on almost all fronts, The Bear’s fourth season moves away from its early years of chefs engaging in shouting matches over trivial matters and having their issues simmer unnecessarily long in the pot, as show creator Christopher Storer finally moves the series and its characters towards an overdue adult form. Following the mixed… Continue reading

Acting ministers ensure continuity ahead of Parliament session

KUANTAN: Appointing acting ministers to fill vacant cabinet posts is crucial to ensure continuity, especially with the upcoming parliamentary session set to begin on July 21, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari, who has been tasked with temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, said the… Continue reading

PDRM helicopter 9M-PHG’s key role in Lahad Datu before crash

JOHOR BAHRU: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) AS355N helicopter bearing registration number 9M-PHG, which recently crashed in Gelang Patah, is being remembered for its extensive service in critical and humanitarian missions. Since news of its crash in Sungai Pulai during a nuclear detection training exercise last Thursday, many have recalled their experiences with the aircraft,… Continue reading

Investors anxiously await next steps on trade between US and EU

NEW YORK: Investors awaited tariff news between the U.S. and European Union on Friday that could add a potentially volatile development to the end of a week in which President Donald Trump reignited his global trade war. The European Union was bracing for a possible letter from Trump outlining planned duties on the United States’… Continue reading

How culture can shape unity

The Maasai show that a true binding narrative is rooted in daily life, in the repeated telling of what matters, not just spectacle. – PIC COURTESY OF DINESH NAIR LAST week, I journeyed to Africa. While its famous animals are a spectacle in their own right, I was equally interested – thanks to my anthropological… Continue reading

Grand Canyon North Rim evacuated as White Sage Fire spreads

LOS ANGELES: Spreading wildfires have led to the evacuation of part of the Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service urging visitors to remain calm. The North Rim, less frequented by tourists than the South Rim, was cleared due to the advancing White Sage Fire. “Evacuees should travel calmly at a normal rate of… Continue reading

PSG coach Luis Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club’s history by winning the Club World Cup, but warned not to expect Sunday’s final against Chelsea to be a “simple formality”. “This is absolutely not going to be a simple formality,“ the Spanish coach insisted, refusing… Continue reading

Killjoys’ joy cut short by surprise fees despite pricey MCR tickets

IT was literally a killjoy moment for Malaysia’s “Killjoys” fans as they face extra fees on top of pricey tickets for My Chemical Romance (MCR)’s highly anticipated concert next April at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Fans took to social media to share receipts showing hefty extra fees added on top of the ticket… Continue reading

Nobel laureate Mohammadi says Iran issuing death threats

OSLO: Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women’s and human rights in Iran, has received death threats from Tehran, the Nobel Committee said Friday. Mohammadi, who has spent much of the past decade behind bars, was released from Tehran’s Evin prison in December for a limited… Continue reading

MOH expedites permanent roles for doctors to retain healthcare talent

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has reiterated its focus on retaining doctors and healthcare workers in Malaysia’s public sector, even as it acknowledges the lack of legal power to stop them from pursuing opportunities abroad. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad emphasised ongoing efforts to incentivise staff to remain, including accelerating permanent placements for… Continue reading

Sarawak’s 3D forest mapping boosts carbon trading potential

KUCHING: A state-of-the-art 3D forest mapping system developed by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) could significantly improve the state’s carbon trading capabilities by pinpointing forest areas with high carbon sequestration potential. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg praised the system for providing crucial data on forest carbon absorption, a key factor in carbon… Continue reading

Shah Alam organiser summoned by MAIS over immoral acts in 2022

SHAH ALAM: The organiser of a marital motivation programme, previously flagged for inappropriate content, has resurfaced in controversy after allegations of immoral activities during a session last year. The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) had summoned the organiser in 2022 following complaints about their modules. Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, director of the Selangor Islamic Religious… Continue reading

Don’t be influenced by claims that govt neglects Terengganu – PM

KUALA TERENGGANU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked the people of the state not to be influenced by baseless claims that the federal government is not doing any development for their welfare. He said in fact, a total of 445 programmes and projects with an allocation of RM1.836 billion have been approved in… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence says Israeli forces kill at least 30

GAZA: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 30 people on Friday, including 10 who were waiting for aid in the south of the war-ravaged territory. The latest deaths came as the United Nations said nearly 800 people had been killed trying to access food in Gaza since late May, when Israel… Continue reading

Ecuador’s top drug lord agrees to US extradition

QUITO: Ecuador’s most notorious drug lord has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face cocaine and weapons smuggling charges, a court in Quito said Friday. Adolfo Macias, alias “Fito,“ was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that sparked a severe wave of gang… Continue reading

10,049 candidates to sit for SPM repeat exam from July 15-17

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10,049 candidates will sit for this year’s Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Repeat Examination (SPMU) from July 15 to 17 at 186 examination centres across the country. The Ministry of Education (MOE) confirmed the details in a recent statement. The examination will cover three key subjects: Bahasa Melayu, History, and Mathematics. To ensure… Continue reading

Russia’s drones and missile barrage targets Ukraine’s west, kills two

KYIV: Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Saturday, targeting the west of the country and killing at least two people in the city of Chernivtsi on the border with Romania. Western Ukrainian cities of Lviv, Lutsk, and Chernivtsi suffered the most due to the Russian… Continue reading

Police hunt man who vandalised car with metal rod in George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Police are actively searching for a local man involved in a car vandalism incident on Jalan Lebuh Pantai, captured in a viral social media video. The suspect, driving a Perodua Myvi, allegedly struck the victim’s vehicle before attacking it with a metal rod. Northeast District deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake confirmed… Continue reading

Polis kesan lelaki khianat kereta guna besi di George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Polis sedang mengesan seorang lelaki tempatan bagi membantu siasatan kes khianat kereta menggunakan sebatang besi di Jalan Lebuh Pantai. Kejadian itu tular di media sosial selepas rakaman video insiden tersebut disebarkan. Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut, Supt Lee Swee Sake, berkata pihaknya menerima laporan daripada seorang lelaki berumur 25 tahun pada pukul… Continue reading

MARA pantau keadaan, prestasi akademik dan kebajikan Putri Qisya – Asyraf Wajidi

JITRA: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) akan terus memantau keadaan dan prestasi pembelajaran Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, 12, anak sulung mangsa tragedi lemas di Sungai Korok, yang kini dijadikan anak angkat agensi itu. Pengerusi MARA Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki berkata pihaknya akan memastikan kecemerlangan akademik murid itu dapat dikekalkan agar berpeluang melanjutkan pelajaran ke Maktab… Continue reading

Terengganu first state to implement MADANI tuition programme

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu has been selected as the pioneer state for the MADANI Tuition programme, receiving an allocation of RM5.27 million to support 9,408 students. The initiative will involve 614 school teachers, providing targeted academic assistance to enhance learning outcomes. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted Terengganu’s strong academic performance as the reason for… Continue reading

Presiden Filipina akan lawat as selepas tarif 20 peratus diumumkan – Kementerian Luar

MOSCOW: Presiden Filipina Ferdinand Marcos Jr. akan mengadakan lawatan rasmi ke Amerika Syarikat (AS) susulan pengumuman Presiden AS Donald Trump mengenai tarif 20 peratus ke atas semua import dari negara itu, menurut Kementerian Luar Filipina pada Jumaat, lapor Sputnik/RIA Novosti. “Kami sedang bekerjasama dengan Jabatan Negara AS untuk memuktamadkan butiran lawatan ini. Maklumat lanjut akan… Continue reading

Seramai 10,049 calon akan duduki peperiksaan SPM ulangan pada 15 -17 Julai

PUTRAJAYA: Seramai 10,049 calon akan menduduki peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Ulangan (SPMU) Tahun 2025 pada 15 hingga 17 Julai ini di 186 pusat peperiksaan di seluruh negara. Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan peperiksaan itu melibatkan tiga mata pelajaran, iaitu Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah dan Matematik. Menurut KPM, seramai 1,454 petugas peperiksaan dilantik bagi… Continue reading

Terengganu negeri pertama laksana program tuisyen MADANI – PM Anwar

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu dipilih sebagai negeri pertama melaksanakan program Tuisyen MADANI dengan peruntukan sebanyak RM5.27 juta, yang dijangka memberi manfaat kepada 9,408 pelajar dengan melibatkan khidmat 614 guru sekolah. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata pemilihan Terengganu sebagai perintis program berkenaan adalah berdasarkan pencapaian cemerlang dalam peperiksaan awam oleh pelajar di negeri itu. “Saya… Continue reading

Kenyir clean energy projects to boost Terengganu investments – PM Anwar

KUALA BERANG: The newly launched Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) and Green Hydrogen Hub projects in Terengganu have the potential to attract regional and international investors, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the new alternative energy initiative, a clean and green collaboration between Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB),… Continue reading

ASEAN urged to boost integration amid global uncertainty by Vivian Balakrishnan

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN must intensify efforts to strengthen regional integration in response to geopolitical instability and external economic pressures, said Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Speaking on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), he emphasised the need to eliminate trade barriers and enhance competitiveness. “Because that is under our control.… Continue reading

Penganjur program motivasi didakwa tidak bermoral pernah dipanggil MAIS tiga tahun lalu

SHAH ALAM: Penganjur program motivasi rumah tangga yang didakwa menjalankan aktiviti tidak bermoral di sebuah pusat konvensyen di sini, pernah dipanggil Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) tiga tahun lalu berhubung modul yang digunakan. Pengarah Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (JAIS) Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad berkata tindakan itu diambil susulan aduan bekas peserta pada 2022 yang mendakwa… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens global trade ties with key partners – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is reinforcing its economic partnerships with strategic global players, including Australia, Pakistan, Turkiye, and Palestine, as part of its commitment to fostering inclusive and resilient growth. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted recent high-level discussions aimed at expanding trade agreements and exploring new opportunities in key… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens global trade ties with key partners – Tengku Zafrul

Pemangku Menteri diperlukan tangani isu kritikal, pastikan urusan negara lancar – Johari

KUANTAN: Pelantikan pemangku bagi jawatan menteri yang dikosongkan merupakan langkah penting bagi memastikan kelancaran urusan kementerian, terutama menjelang sidang Parlimen yang dijadual bermula 21 Julai ini, kata Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari, yang diberi tanggungjawab menjalankan sementara tugas Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam, berkata pelantikan itu juga perlu bagi… Continue reading

RM699 MCR KL concert tickets now RM3,200 – fans call for action

AS Malaysian “Killjoys” scramble to secure tickets for the My Chemical Romance (MCR), American rock band’s long-awaited 2026 concert on April 30 in Bukit Jalil, scalpers have already swooped in, reselling tickets at inflated prices across online platforms. In a Threads post, Syazwan Basri shared screenshots of a reseller offering RM699 tickets for a staggering… Continue reading

RM699 MCR KL concert tickets now RM3,200 – fans call for action

Malaysia terus perkukuh hubungan perdagangan, pelaburan dengan rakan strategik global – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertemuan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan delegasi peringkat tinggi dari Australia, Pakistan, Republik Türkiye dan Palestin baru-baru ini menggariskan komitmen Malaysia untuk memperkukuh jalinan perdagangan dan pelaburan dengan rakan-rakan strategik dari pelbagai benua. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz berkata perbincangan merangkumi pelbagai inisiatif strategik… Continue reading

MARA supports Putri Qisya’s education after family tragedy

JITRA: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will closely monitor the well-being and academic progress of Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, the 12-year-old girl who lost her parents and siblings in a recent drowning incident. The agency has taken her under its care as a foster child, committing to support her education until university level. MARA chairman Datuk… Continue reading

MARA supports Putri Qisya’s education after family tragedy

SPIA Malaysia tangkap lebih 52 tan ikan bandaraya di seluruh Malaysia

IPOH: Skuad Pemburu Ikan Asing (SPIA) Malaysia berjaya merekodkan lebih 52 tan tangkapan ikan bandaraya di seluruh Semananjung Malaysia sejak ditubuhkan pada 2022. Pengasasnya Mohamad Haziq A Rahman berkata daripada jumlah itu sebanyak 30 tan ditangkap di Lembah Klang khususnya di Selangor, manakala baki 22 tan melibatkan negeri lain seperti Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Melaka,… Continue reading

Squid jigging in Terengganu poised to become Malaysia’s tourism icon

KUALA TERENGGANU: The traditional practice of squid jigging, locally known as *candat sotong*, is being revitalised as a strategic tourism product under the MADANI Rakyat 2025 Candat Sotong X Carnival. Tourism Malaysia sees this maritime activity as a high-impact attraction for both domestic and international tourists. Tourism Malaysia Domestic and Events senior director Rafidah Idris… Continue reading

Squid jigging in Terengganu poised to become Malaysia’s tourism icon

ASEAN strengthens global partnerships with AOIP and TAC in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the bloc’s global partnerships by leveraging existing mechanisms such as the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). The decision was made during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) held recently, reflecting… Continue reading

Jenazah rakyat Malaysia korban feri karam selamat dikebumikan di Jawa Timur

JAKARTA: Jenazah Fauzey Awang, 55, rakyat Malaysia yang terkorban dalam tragedi feri Tunu Pratama Jaya selamat dikebumikan di Jawa Timur pada malam Jumaat, memenuhi hasrat terakhirnya untuk disemadikan berhampiran makam gurunya dan berdekatan dengan isterinya di Indonesia. Meskipun berasal dari Terengganu, Fauzey dilaporkan sering berulang-alik ke Indonesia setiap tiga bulan untuk bertemu isterinya. Feri yang… Continue reading

PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival aims for RM200k sales in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: The PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival (KUP) is aiming for RM200,000 in sales over its three-day event at PKNS Complex. Organisers reported transactions worth RM65,209 on the first day. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the carnival helps entrepreneurs enhance their skills and marketability. The event features participants from four… Continue reading

PKNS Entrepreneur Carnival aims for RM200k sales in Shah Alam

Hannah urges Pearly-Thinaah to focus on their game after BAM contract signing

KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah to stay fully focused on their game following their new contract signing with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). Expressing relief over the finalised agreement, Hannah commended BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz… Continue reading

Tarif AS jadi perbicangan utama dalam kalangan pemimpin serantau di AMM KE-58

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketika ketegangan perdagangan global terus meningkat, Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN (AMM) ke-58 dan mesyuarat berkaitan mengakhiri rundingan empat harinya di Kuala Lumpur pada Jumaat, 11 Julai dengan kenaikan tarif dikenakan Amerika Syarikat (AS) menjadi perbincangan utama dalam kalangan pemimpin serantau. Mesyuarat menghimpunkan menteri luar, dialog dan rakan kongsi sektor dan pemimpin serantau yang… Continue reading