July 2025 – Page 107 – Thesundailymys

AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez joins Saudi side Al-Hilal

SAUDI club Al-Hilal on Thursday signed AC Milan’s French full-back Theo Hernandez on a three-year contract. The 27-year-old leaves the Serie A side in a deal worth 25 million euros ($29.2 million), Italian media report. Hernandez has played 38 times for France with two goals, and figured in the last World Cup, including the defeat… Continue reading

ASEAN kekal sebagai mekanisme utama penglibatan AS di Indo-Pasifik – Rubio

KUALA LUMPUR: Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat (AS) Marco Rubio menegaskan komitmen berterusan Washington terhadap ASEAN dan menyifatkan blok serantau itu sebagai “mekanisme utama” dalam penglibatan AS di rantau Indo-Pasifik. Beliau menegaskan peranan kepusatan ASEAN dalam dasar luar dan strategi serantau AS, sambil menyifatkan bahawa rantau ini tidak boleh dipinggirkan di tengah cabaran global yang sedang… Continue reading

Dutch court jails ‘chip spy’ Russian for three years

THE HAGUE: A Dutch court Thursday sentenced a Russian former employee of tech giant ASML to three years behind bars for passing sensitive microchip technology to Moscow in breach of Western sanctions. In a high-security courtroom in Rotterdam, the judge convicted the 43 year old, identified as German A., for breaking the sanctions law and… Continue reading

Integriti pastikan pembangunan institusi pendidikan agama selamat, tersusun – Saarani

IPOH: Kerajaan Negeri Perak memperkukuh dasar pembangunan institusi pendidikan agama menerusi Pelan Perak Sejahtera 2030 yang meletakkan pengukuhan institusi sosial sebagai antara keutamaan di bawah teras Sejahtera Sosial. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad berkata tiga fokus dikenal pasti menerusi kerangka pelan berkenaan, iaitu memurnikan pembangunan institusi supaya tersusun dan selamat, meningkatkan kefahaman pentadbiran terhadap… Continue reading

Tebingan Kapit Fasa Dua jadi mercu tanda baharu, tarikan pelancongan – Nanta

KAPIT: Projek Tebingan Kapit Fasa Dua bukan sahaja menjadi mercu tanda baharu bagi Kapit malah sebagai tarikan pelancongan dan pemangkin pembangunan ekonomi tempatan. Ahli Parlimen Kapit Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata projek itu adalah sebahagian daripada inisiatif kerajaan Sarawak dalam membangunkan infrastruktur luar bandar yang moden, inklusif dan mampan. Nanta yang juga Menteri Kerja… Continue reading

Japan PM Ishiba urges less US dependence as Tokyo faces new tariffs

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday his country needed to wean itself from U.S. dependence in such key areas as security, food and energy, as Tokyo faces the prospect of new U.S. tariffs in three weeks. “If they think Japan ought to follow what America says as we depend heavily on them,… Continue reading

Malaysia masih ada tempoh sebulan berunding isu tarif dengan AS – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia masih mempunyai tempoh sebulan untuk berunding dengan Amerika Syarikat (AS) berhubung pengenaan tarif timbal balik baharu yang diumumkan oleh Presiden AS Donald Trump, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar berkata perkara itu dimaklumkan oleh Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat Marco Rubio ketika menerima kunjungan hormat Rubio di Parlimen pada Khamis, yang… Continue reading

EU chief von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote in Strasbourg

STRASBOURG: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen secured a decisive victory in a no-confidence vote on Thursday, overcoming opposition led by far-right lawmakers. The motion, centered on allegations of opaque Covid vaccine negotiations, was rejected 360 to 175 in the European Parliament. Von der Leyen, absent during the vote, later stated on social media,… Continue reading

KPKT peruntukan RM34.2 juta bagi inisiatif pembangunan di Sandakan

SANDAKAN: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) meluluskan peruntukan RM34.2 juta untuk inisiatif pembangunan di sekitar Sandakan bagi tahun ini. Menterinya Nga Kor Ming berkata projek berkenaan akan dilaksanakan melalui kawal selia agensi di bawah KPKT. “Projek yang diluluskan membabitkan projek menaik taraf dan pembinaan sel tapak pelupusan sisa pepejal di Labuk di sini bernilai… Continue reading

KPKT approves RM34.2 mln for Sandakan development projects

SANDAKAN: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has greenlit RM34.2 million for various development projects in Sandakan, set to roll out in 2025. Minister Nga Kor Ming confirmed the funding, which will be managed by the ministry’s agencies. Among the key projects is the RM30 million upgrade and construction of a solid waste dumpsite… Continue reading

Zelensky calls for increased defence funding amid Russian attacks

ROME: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for greater defence investments to counter escalating Russian attacks. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, he emphasised the urgent need for air defence systems, interceptor drones, and missiles. Zelensky addressed political and business leaders in Rome, urging them to increase financial support. “When Russia increases its attacks, we… Continue reading

Anwar jemput Trump hadiri sidang kemuncak ASEAN-AS di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim telah menyampaikan jemputan rasmi kepada Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump untuk menghadiri Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN-AS dan Sidang Kemuncak Asia Timur di sini pada Oktober depan. Jemputan itu disampaikan menerusi Setiausaha Negara AS Marco Rubio semasa kunjungan hormat beliau ke Bangunan Parlimen hari ini. Dalam catatan Facebook, Anwar… Continue reading

Teknologi terkini penting untuk masa hadapan ASEAN Campur Tiga – Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR: Penggunaan teknologi terkini penting bagi memastikan ASEAN Campur tiga (APT) kekal tangkas, cerdas, terselaras dengan baik dan berorientasikan masa hadapan, agar terus memainkan peranan yang relevan dan berkesan, kata Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Beliau berkata transformasi digital serantau ASEAN dijangka menyumbang kira-kira US$2 Trilion kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) serantau,… Continue reading

JKR, Bomba diminta jalankan siasatan terperinci kebakaran pejabat SMAP Kajang – Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Kerja Raya serta Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat telah diminta untuk menjalankan siasatan terperinci kes kebakaran yang berlaku di unit pejabat Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan (SMAP) Kajang, Selangor, awal pagi tadi. Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek berkata ini kerana isu yang membabitkan keselamatan sekolah adalah suatu perkara yang tidak boleh dipandang ringan. “Kita sangat prihatin… Continue reading

Imigresen KL selamatkan 14 wanita asing mangsa eksploitasi seks

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Kuala Lumpur berjaya menyelamatkan 14 wanita warga asing yang dipercayai menjadi mangsa eksploitasi seks dalam satu operasi di Jalan Petaling. Serbuan itu dijalankan hasil maklumat risikan menggunakan panduan National Guideline on Human Trafficking Indicators (NGHTI 2.0). Menurut Pengarah JIM Kuala Lumpur Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff, mangsa berusia antara… Continue reading

US prepares for Trump’s possible visit to ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States is making diplomatic preparations for President Donald Trump’s possible participation in the 47th ASEAN Summit scheduled for October. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the administration is working to secure a date for Trump’s attendance at the high-level meeting, which Malaysia will host. “We are working on getting… Continue reading

Britain and France invest €1.5B in Eutelsat to rival SpaceX Starlink

LONDON: Britain has announced a €163.3 million investment in satellite operator Eutelsat, joining France in a major financial push to strengthen Europe’s space capabilities. The move aims to counter SpaceX’s Starlink dominance and enhance sovereign satellite communications. The French government is set to become Eutelsat’s largest shareholder with a €750 million injection, raising its stake… Continue reading

Arsenal complete signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford

ARSENAL have completed the signing of midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford, PA Media/dpa reported. The Denmark international, 31, has signed a contract with the Gunners which the PA news agency understands could run until 2028. Norgaard’s initial expected £10 million (US$13.6 million) move to the Emirates Stadium also has the potential for £5 million worth… Continue reading

ASEAN must tackle global challenges together – Thai Foreign Minister

BANGKOK: ASEAN must work together to boost intra-regional trade and deepen cooperation to navigate an increasingly complex global political and economic landscape, said Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa. Alongside intergovernmental collaboration, he said the private sector also plays a crucial role in overcoming these challenges. “Amidst a complex global political and economic landscape, I stressed… Continue reading

China, Russia vow stronger strategic coordination in Asia-Pacific, back ASEAN’s central role

KUALA LUMPUR: China has called for stronger strategic coordination with Russia to support an ASEAN-centred, open and inclusive regional cooperation framework in the Asia-Pacific, describing the region as a vital hub for growth and collaboration. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Asia-Pacific is the shared neighbourhood of China and Russia, and both countries, as… Continue reading

China opposes unjust tariffs, says Wang Yi

KUALA LUMPUR: China has made it clear that it opposes any unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States (US). “We oppose unjustified tariffs,” its Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, briefly told the media on Thursday when asked about the latest tariffs announced by Washington. On Monday, US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs ranging from 25… Continue reading

Mohamad, Lavrov bincang agenda perkukuh hubungan Malaysia-Rusia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia dan Rusia meneroka pelbagai kaedah untuk meningkatkan kerjasama menerusi pertemuan dua hala antara Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan dan rakan sejawatnya dari Rusia Sergey Lavrov di ibu negara pada Khamis. Semasa pertemuan di luar Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN (AMM) ke-58, kedua-dua pemimpin membincangkan usaha memperkukuh hubungan dalam bidang teknikal serta lain-lain… Continue reading

PM Anwar tegaskan kepada Rubio agar kekejaman, pembantaian di Gaza dihentikan

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan kepada Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat (AS) Marco Rubio bahawa kekejaman dan ‘pembantaian’ yang berlaku di Gaza, Palestin perlu dihentikan segera. Perdana Menteri berkata gesaan itu disampaikan beliau ketika menerima kunjungan hormat Rubio di Parlimen pada Khamis selain membincangkan perkara lain dalam pertemuan kira-kira 40 minit itu.… Continue reading

KPM umum tujuh langkah kurangkan beban tugas guru di Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) telah mengumumkan tujuh langkah strategik bagi mengurangkan beban tugas guru, termasuk memansuhkan acara tidak berimpak tinggi dan melantik orang awam sebagai pengawas peperiksaan. Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek berkata langkah ini adalah sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan untuk menangani isu beban tugas guru yang telah lama wujud. “KPM melalui cadangan Majlis Penasihat… Continue reading

EU contacts X over Musk’s AI chatbot praising Hitler

BRUSSELS: The European Union has confirmed it is in contact with X, formerly Twitter, after Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok posted anti-Semitic remarks praising Adolf Hitler. Screenshots circulating on the platform showed the bot glorifying the Nazi leader and making inflammatory claims about Jewish communities. The chatbot also targeted Islam and insulted Turkish President Recep… Continue reading

KL Immigration rescues 14 foreign women from sex exploitation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) rescued 14 foreign women who were believed to be victims of sexual exploitation in a raid on a prostitution premises in Jalan Petaling, here yesterday. JIM Kuala Lumpur director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said Op Pantas (ATIP) raid at about 1.15 pm was carried out based… Continue reading

MACC probes firm for suspected milk powder tender price manipulation

KUALA LUMPUR: A company supplying milk powder is being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for suspected manipulation of tender prices by between 10 and 50 per cent depending on the zone, apart from monopolising the market in supply contracts to a government department. According to sources, the company, owned by a married couple… Continue reading

Brazil’s Lula calls cabinet meeting to discuss reaction to Trump tariffs

BRASILIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called a meeting with ministers on Thursday to discuss his government’s reaction to the 50% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump said he would slap on all imports from the South American country. The Brazilian government, the office of Lula’s chief of staff said, will form a study… Continue reading

Armenia and Azerbaijan hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi, no major breakthrough

BAKU: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan engaged in substantive discussions during talks held in Abu Dhabi, marking the most significant direct negotiations yet in efforts to resolve their nearly four-decade conflict. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met for their first formal dialogue since agreeing on a draft peace agreement… Continue reading

Dua kategori pengguna Selangor tidak terkesan pelarasan tarif air

SHAH ALAM: Dua kategori pengguna di Selangor dijangka tidak akan terjejas dengan pelarasan tarif air baharu yang bakal dilaksanakan tidak lama lagi. Menurut Exco Infrastruktur dan Pertanian negeri Datuk Izham Hashim, golongan yang tidak terkesan termasuk penerima Skim Air Darul Ehsan (SADE) iaitu golongan B40 serta pengguna domestik dan komersial yang menggunakan air kurang 20… Continue reading

Pesara rugi rm200,000 diperdaya pelaburan saham palsu di Miri

MIRI: Seorang pesara syarikat swasta berusia 60-an menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan saham dalam talian yang tidak wujud, mengakibatkan kerugian sebanyak RM200,000. Ketua Polis Daerah Miri, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, memaklumkan bahawa kejadian bermula pada Mei lalu apabila mangsa terpengaruh dengan iklan pelaburan di Facebook. Mangsa kemudian mengklik pautan yang membawanya ke sebuah kumpulan WhatsApp… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah sign new BAM contract until LA 2028 Olympics

THE national women’s doubles badminton pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah have officially extended their commitment to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The agreement was confirmed by BAM President Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, though specific contract details remain undisclosed. The signing took place earlier… Continue reading

PGA rampas 58,000 peranti vape bernilai RM8.8 juta di Pasir Mas

KOTA BHARU: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Batalion 7 berjaya merampas 57,780 unit peranti rokok elektronik (vape) pelbagai perisa dalam satu operasi di Kampung Gelang Mas, Pasir Mas. Barang rampasan bernilai RM8.8 juta itu disyaki tidak mematuhi standard Malaysia. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata operasi itu dilakukan kira-kira jam… Continue reading

Harimau Malaya rises to 125th in latest FIFA rankings

HARIMAU Malaya have moved up six places to 125th in the latest FIFA world rankings, achieving their highest position in almost two decades. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced the positive development on its official social media channels. The team’s improvement follows a solid 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in a friendly match in… Continue reading

MOT tambah 10,000 kuota MyLesen B2 tahun ini

SEREMBAN: Kementerian Pengangkutan (MOT) melalui Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) telah menambah 10,000 kuota baharu untuk Program MyLesen B2 dengan peruntukan RM3.5 juta bagi tahun ini. Menterinya Anthony Loke berkata sebanyak 14,581 peserta atau 97 peratus daripada kuota asal sebanyak 15,000 telah dimanfaatkan oleh golongan muda dalam enam bulan pertama tahun ini. “Kita tambah 10,000 lagi… Continue reading

Frontier technologies key to ASEAN Plus Three growth, says FM Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR: Embracing frontier technologies is crucial for the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) bloc to maintain agility and relevance, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He noted that digital transformation, supported by China, Japan, and South Korea, could contribute US$2 trillion to regional GDP. Speaking at the 26th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,… Continue reading

Mekong-Japan meeting boosts sustainable development in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: The 16th Mekong–Japan Cooperation Ministerial Meeting has reinforced the shared goals of sustainable development and environmental protection in the Mekong subregion. Held alongside the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the discussions focused on strengthening regional resilience and prosperity. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn highlighted the commitment to stability and… Continue reading

Iran calls for end to nuclear watchdog double standards

DUBAI: Iran has called on the United Nations nuclear watchdog to abandon its “double standards” before Tehran considers resuming cooperation on its nuclear programme. The demand comes after President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a law suspending collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), leading to the withdrawal of its inspectors from Iran. Relations between Iran… Continue reading

PM Anwar urges US to stop Gaza atrocities in meeting with Rubio

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an immediate halt to the atrocities and massacres in Gaza during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussion took place during Rubio’s courtesy visit to Parliament, lasting 40 minutes and covering multiple issues. Anwar shared that Rubio appeared optimistic about… Continue reading

Malaysia to enforce youth age cap of 30 from Jan 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will enforce the 30-year age limit for youth starting January 1, 2025, after two previous delays. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the ministry had held engagement sessions and provided funding to support the transition. KBS will submit a working paper to the Cabinet to… Continue reading

MARA urged to create leadership module inspired by Pak Lah

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has been urged to create a special leadership module inspired by the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, known as the “Pak Lah Leadership” module. The proposal aims to reinforce the Malay and bumiputera agenda by embedding values of knowledge, ethics, and integrity in future leaders. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk… Continue reading

Institusi bawah MARA dicadang bangunkan modul khas Pak Lah

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) dicadang supaya membangunkan modul khas “Kepimpinan Pak Lah” sebagai pendekatan strategik memperkukuh agenda Melayu dan bumiputera berteraskan nilai ilmu, akhlak serta integriti yang diperjuangkan oleh Allahyarham Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata modul tersebut boleh diterapkan di institusi MARA seperti Maktab… Continue reading

Selangor assembly wraps up four-day sitting with 12 motions

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting concluded after four days, adjourned sine die by Speaker Lau Weng San. He expressed gratitude to assemblymen, department heads, and officials for ensuring the smooth proceedings of the Second Meeting of the Third Session. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari confirmed that 12 motions were approved, including… Continue reading

Rubio meets Lavrov in Malaysia as Russia strikes Kyiv again

KUALA LUMPUR: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Malaysia on Thursday, as Moscow launched another wave of strikes on Kyiv. The talks take place on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, marking Rubio’s first visit to Asia in his current role. The latest… Continue reading

GOF seizes RM8.8m worth of illegal vapes in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 7 intercepted a large shipment of illegal electronic cigarette devices in Kampung Gelang Mas, Pasir Mas. Authorities seized 57,780 vape units suspected of violating Malaysian safety standards. The operation unfolded after GOF personnel noticed a suspiciously parked lorry along the roadside. Upon inspection, officers discovered boxes wrapped… Continue reading

Malaysia and Russia discuss closer ties in education, security

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Russia discussed strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in education and regional security, during a meeting between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Mohamad highlighted Malaysia’s interest in expanding opportunities for… Continue reading

MWA welcomes SPAN’s clarification on water tariff adjustments

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Water Association (MWA) has expressed support for the National Water Services Commission’s (SPAN) clarification on tariff adjustment applications submitted by 10 state water operators. MWA president Mohamad Hairi Basri emphasised the need for sustainable infrastructure upgrades amid rising operational costs and climate pressures. Hairi highlighted challenges such as ageing water systems,… Continue reading

Police corporal charged for aiding murder suspect escape in Gombak

KUALA LUMPUR: A police corporal has been charged in court for allegedly helping a murder suspect evade arrest last month. Mohd Syhrulazlan Mohd Safri, 35, denied the accusation when the charge was read before Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim. The officer is accused of intentionally aiding Mohd Hafeez Ali, 45, who was wanted for murder… Continue reading

Mother alleges teacher abused 11-year-old son in Alor Setar school

ALOR SETAR: A mother has come forward alleging that her 11-year-old son was physically abused by a teacher at a school here. The incident reportedly occurred when the teacher, filling in for another subject, allegedly slapped the boy, pulled his hair and ears, and pushed him into a table. The mother stated that she was… Continue reading

DBKL launches endowment fund for Kuala Lumpur’s fiscal sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has launched an endowment fund aimed at securing long-term financial sustainability for the city. The initiative marks a shift from traditional fiscal models, positioning DBKL as a pioneer among local authorities in Malaysia. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa commended… Continue reading