July 2025 – Page 111 – Thesundailymys

Pencemaran sungai air batu di Melaka disiasat sepenuhnya

MELAKA: Kerajaan Melaka memberi jaminan siasatan menyeluruh akan dilaksanakan berhubung insiden pencemaran Sungai Air Batu berhampiran Kampung Paya Rumput, Sungai Udang. Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) Melaka telah diarahkan menjalankan siasatan segera selepas menerima laporan pada Selasa lalu. Pemeriksaan awal menunjukkan perubahan warna air sungai menjadi hitam, dipercayai berpunca daripada pelepasan efluen oleh sumber yang masih… Continue reading

Akaun palsu guna AI papar wajah, suara Agong dikesan RPO

KUALA LUMPUR: Pejabat Media dan Komunikasi Keluarga Diraja Johor (RPO) melaporkan pengesanan satu akaun video palsu di Facebook yang menggunakan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) untuk meniru wajah dan suara Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. Perkara itu disahkan menerusi hantaran rasmi di laman Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. Menurut RPO, video tersebut disebarkan dengan menampilkan suara… Continue reading

Peniaga rugi RM500,639 diperdaya sindiket kerja sambilan palsu

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang peniaga lelaki mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM500,639.50 selepas diperdaya sindiket penipuan tawaran kerja sambilan dalam talian. Kejadian ini dilaporkan berlaku selepas mangsa berusia 38 tahun itu tertarik dengan tawaran kerja berkomisen tinggi daripada seorang individu bernama ‘Nabila Puteri’ di Facebook pada 14 Mei lalu. Menurut Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Terengganu ACP Azli… Continue reading

Student caught using ChatGPT during exam sparks debate

A now-viral video showing a university student using ChatGPT during an exam has sparked widespread outrage online, fuelling discussions about academic integrity, AI misuse, and the declining seriousness of exam protocols. First posted by X user @hrfuturesnq and later reshared on Instagram by @kongsi.viral, the clip captures a female student discreetly using her phone to… Continue reading

Student caught using ChatGPT during exam sparks debate

Pertemuan Lavrov-Rubio di Kuala Lumpur sedang diusahakan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertemuan antara Menteri Luar Rusia Sergey Lavrov dan Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat Marco Rubio di Kuala Lumpur sedang diusahakan, menurut jurucakap Kementerian Luar Rusia Maria Zakharova. “Saya sahkan pertemuan itu sedang dirundingkan,“ kata Zakharova kepada RIA Novosti. Lavrov berada di ibu negara Malaysia bagi menghadiri siri mesyuarat peringkat menteri ASEAN pada 10 dan… Continue reading

Putri Qisya terima sokongan pelbagai pihak selepas tragedi Sungai Korok

JITRA: Musibah yang menimpa Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, 12, yang kehilangan ibu bapa serta empat adiknya dalam tragedi di Sungai Korok pada Sabtu lepas, terus mendapat perhatian pelbagai pihak. Selain keluarga terdekat, pihak sekolah, pemimpin masyarakat, dan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) turut memberikan sokongan moral dan bantuan kepada mangsa yang terselamat itu. Pengerusi Persatuan Anak… Continue reading

Ancelotti dihukum penjara atas kesalahan elak cukai di Sepanyol

MADRID: Jurulatih pasukan kebangsaan Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, dijatuhi hukuman penjara oleh Mahkamah Wilayah Madrid atas kesalahan mengelak cukai. Keputusan itu dikeluarkan pada Rabu, menurut laporan agensi berita Jerman dpa. Selain hukuman penjara, mahkamah turut mengenakan denda sebanyak €386,361.93 (AS$452,268.39). Keputusan ini belum muktamad dan masih boleh dirayu. Ancelotti, bekas jurulatih Real Madrid, tidak dijangka akan… Continue reading

ASEAN mahu situasi di Laut China Selatan diurus secara berhemah

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN menyeru semua pihak terlibat dalam isu Laut China Selatan agar menguruskan situasi di laluan perairan strategik itu dengan bijaksana dan berhemah. Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan ketegangan geopolitik tidak semakin meningkat. Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan menyatakan bahawa keamanan sejagat kini semakin rapuh. Oleh itu, ASEAN perlu meningkatkan usaha bagi mengekalkan keamanan… Continue reading

Advantages of using convection oven

COOKING with wood or coal will imbue food with extra flavour. No doubt about that but few have the luxury of a wood fireplace or even a mini stove that uses coal. The former is the stuff of European-design fantasy whilst the latter can be unnecessarily messy, especially when a gust of wind takes soot… Continue reading

M’sian teacher calls out students for using Indonesian in BM essays

A Malaysian teacher recently sparked a discussion about the proper use of Bahasa Melayu after discovering that some of her students had written their essays in Indonesian. In a TikTok post, she reminded Malaysians about the correct usage of phrases in both languages, highlighting the differences between them despite their similar vocabulary. In her viral… Continue reading

ASEAN urges caution in South China Sea amid COC progress

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN has urged all parties involved in the South China Sea to act with wisdom and prudence to prevent escalating tensions in the strategic waterway. The call was made during the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with China, held alongside the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan highlighted the… Continue reading

RWG and Visa launch ‘Vacation Vibes’ with exclusive perks for cardholders

KUALA LUMPUR: Resorts World Genting (RWG) has teamed up with Visa to launch the ‘Vacation Vibes’ campaign, offering exclusive benefits for Visa cardholders. The initiative provides discounts on hotel accommodations, dining, and select concerts at the Arena of Stars, reinforcing RWG’s commitment to enhancing guest experiences. Genting Malaysia Berhad stated that the partnership leverages Visa’s… Continue reading

Fake AI video of Malaysian king detected on Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has identified a fake Facebook account using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the face and voice of His Majesty Sultan Ismail, the King of Malaysia. The fraudulent video falsely portrays the monarch promoting an investment scheme promising high returns. The RPO issued a warning through Sultan Ibrahim… Continue reading

Simple exercises for desk workers

MANY of us live a sedentary working lifestyle. Given the corporate nature of our fields, we are often required to be seated at our desks for extended periods. The opportunities to keep active, therefore, are limited. But there are simple and effective desk exercises you can do. Below are simple movements to improve circulation, reduce… Continue reading

Trader loses RM500k in online job scam in Kuala Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: A trader lost RM500,639.50 after falling victim to an online job scam syndicate that lured him with promises of high commissions for part-time work. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 38-year-old victim was contacted on May 14 by a Facebook user named Nabila Puteri, who offered him a job… Continue reading

Sungai Air Batu pollution linked to effluent under probe

MELAKA: The pollution incident at Sungai Air Batu near Kampung Paya Rumput is suspected to stem from effluent discharge, with authorities yet to pinpoint the exact source. The Melaka Chief Minister’s Department confirmed the river’s discolouration, describing it as turning black, though investigations remain ongoing. Initial probes by the Melaka Department of Environment (DOE) began… Continue reading

El Salvador recalls Mexico envoy after drug flight dispute

SAN SALVADOR: Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced the recall of El Salvador’s ambassador to Mexico for consultations following allegations by Mexican officials that a drug trafficking plane originated from the Central American nation. Bukele refuted the claims, demanding clarification from Mexico. The dispute arose after Mexico’s Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch stated during a press… Continue reading

El Salvador recalls Mexico envoy after drug flight dispute

Australian shares rise as banks and miners gain amid Trump tariffs

SYDNEY: Australian shares followed Wall Street’s upward trend, with banks and miners driving gains as U.S. President Donald Trump widened trade tariffs. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.6% to 8,587.70, recovering from a 0.6% drop the previous day. Financial stocks led the rally, gaining 0.7%, with major banks rising between 0.4% and 1%. Mining stocks… Continue reading

Australian shares rise as banks and miners gain amid Trump tariffs

Trump appoints Duffy as interim NASA chief amid leadership shake-up

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA, filling a vacancy left after the withdrawal of his earlier nominee. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk over leadership at the space agency. Duffy will temporarily oversee NASA, which has faced… Continue reading

Trump appoints Duffy as interim NASA chief amid leadership shake-up

90% of KRTs remain active, boosting community unity in Malaysia

MACHANG: Close to 90 per cent of Malaysia’s 8,586 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) units remain actively engaged in community programmes, demonstrating strong public commitment to unity and local development. National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) director-general Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud highlighted the steady growth in active KRTs, attributing it to heightened public awareness and… Continue reading

Trump imposes 50% copper tariff effective August 1 to boost US industry

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has declared a 50% tariff on copper imports, set to take effect on August 1. The decision aims to strengthen domestic production of the metal, which is vital for defense, electronics, and automotive industries. This latest tariff follows similar measures on steel and aluminum, despite warnings from economists about rising… Continue reading

Trump imposes 50% copper tariff effective August 1 to boost US industry

Four richest Africans wealthier than half the continent Oxfam reports

JOHANNESBURG: The four wealthiest individuals in Africa hold more combined wealth than roughly half of the continent’s 750 million people, according to a new report by anti-poverty charity Oxfam. The findings highlight how extreme inequality is undermining democracy and economic progress across Africa. Oxfam identified Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, as one of… Continue reading

Four richest Africans wealthier than half the continent Oxfam reports

Egyptian conservators restore King Tut treasures for Grand Egyptian Museum

GIZA PLATEAU: For over a decade, a team of Egyptian conservators has worked meticulously to restore thousands of artefacts belonging to King Tutankhamun, preparing them for display at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The $1 billion museum, set to open later this year, will be the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation.… Continue reading

Egyptian conservators restore King Tut treasures for Grand Egyptian Museum

IjDAZ 2025 unites zakat institutions for national framework

BANGI: The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS), alongside the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) and the Department of Waqf, Zakat and Haj (JAWHAR), has launched the inaugural Ijtimak Duat dan Asatizah Zakat (IjDAZ) 2025. This initiative aims to reinforce Malaysia’s zakat ecosystem through collaboration and knowledge-sharing among state agencies. Minister in the… Continue reading

Reinventing leadership roles for Gen Z

RECENTLY, I came across a headline on Fortune.com that made me pause: “Executives are drowning. Blame the vanishing middle management layer.” It is obviously referring to the “unbossing” trend among the Gen Z of the workforce and it stopped me in my tracks because it is the kind of line that stirs up intergenerational debates,… Continue reading

Reinventing leadership roles for Gen Z

Reimagining separation of powers

THERE has been growing public discussion about the vacant chief justice position following the mandatory retirement of Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. Much of the attention has focused on the delay in appointing her successor. Some have gone so far as to call this delay a “judiciary crisis”. Others speculate that her non-extension was orchestrated to… Continue reading

Reimagining separation of powers

Call for overhaul of rural road safety assessments

PETALING JAYA: A road safety expert has called for an overhaul of how rural roads are assessed and maintained, following repeated incidents of vehicles plunging into rivers, including the recent tragedy in Sungai Korok, Kedah, which claimed six lives. Universiti Putra Malaysia vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, who is also professor in… Continue reading

Delay in nationwide ban on vape slammed

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has renewed its call for an immediate nationwide ban on the sale and use of vape and e-cigarettes, as the issue is already “out of control”. CAP said some state governments are still in talks with industry players and these engagements delay action, jeopardise public health and… Continue reading

Putrajaya to press on with US tariff negotiations

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains hopeful of reaching a fair resolution with the United States before the planned 25% import tariff takes effect on Aug 1, with several engagements held over the past 90 days to address the issue. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said discussions with US officials… Continue reading

Malaysia urged to reinvent its textile legacy

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are being urged to safeguard the nation’s rich textile heritage by embracing innovation and reimagining tradition for the modern age. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said traditional textiles, each unique in motif, material and craftsmanship, remain a vital part of the country’s living heritage. He said to keep textile traditions… Continue reading

US Secretary Marco Rubio arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN meetings

SUBANG JAYA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Malaysia today to participate in high-level discussions at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM). The meetings, hosted by Malaysia under its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, are taking place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 8 to 11. Rubio’s delegation landed at the… Continue reading

ASEAN foreign ministers meet nine dialogue partners in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN foreign ministers will hold discussions with nine dialogue partners, including the United States and China, today as part of the post-ministerial conferences under the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM). The meetings, scheduled to begin at 9 am, will also involve Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. The… Continue reading

Terengganu MADANI Rakyat Programme 2025 offers benefits for locals

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 has officially begun at Pasar Kedai Payang, offering a range of benefits for the public. The three-day event, themed *Pembangunan MADANI Rakyat Sejahtera*, is a collaboration between the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Works, and other government agencies. Visitors can access 24 federal and state… Continue reading

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil amid trade deal push

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by imposing a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, effective August 1. The move comes amid his broader strategy to secure bilateral trade deals while criticizing Brazil’s legal proceedings against former leader Jair Bolsonaro. In a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,… Continue reading

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil amid trade deal push

Local woman criticises men misusing women-only parking spots

DESPITE spaces clearly marked for women only, there are still occasions when men occupy them. A Malaysian woman recently spoke up about the topic, claiming she was unable to park in women-only spaces at shopping malls after discovering that several of these spots had been taken by men. “What infuriates me even more is that… Continue reading

Big tech must follow national laws, says Malaysia’s Fahmi Fadzil

GENEVA: Big technology companies are not above the law, stressed Malaysia’s Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil during a panel session at the World Summit on the Information Society+20 High-Level Event (WSIS+20). He emphasized that every sovereign nation has regulations ensuring safety and security, which big tech must respect. “There are regulations that have been put… Continue reading

UK and France to coordinate nuclear deterrents against Europe threats

LONDON: The UK and France have agreed to coordinate their independent nuclear deterrents in response to any severe threat to Europe. The declaration, set to be signed on Thursday, confirms that while each nation retains control over its nuclear capabilities, they will act jointly if necessary. The UK Ministry of Defence and the French presidency… Continue reading

UK and France to coordinate nuclear deterrents against Europe threats

S.Korean court orders fresh arrest of ex-president Yoon over martial law bid

SEOUL: A South Korean court has issued a fresh arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, placing him back in custody amid renewed investigations into his failed martial law attempt. The decision comes after prosecutors argued that Yoon posed a risk of destroying evidence in the ongoing case. The Seoul Central District Court approved… Continue reading