July 2025 – Page 12 – Thesundailymys

Malaysia pledges ASEAN unity for regional stability and peace

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will ensure that ASEAN will be stronger and move in step or in tandem for global stability, prosperity and peace, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said Malaysia is committed to driving the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), accelerating the ASEAN Power Grid and finalising the ASEAN… Continue reading

Pelajar 14 tahun ditahan kerana tumbuk dan ugut guru di Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pelajar lelaki berusia 14 tahun ditahan polis selepas dipercayai menumbuk dan mengugut gurunya dalam kejadian di sebuah sekolah menengah di Kajang. Ketua Polis Daerah Kajang ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof berkata kejadian berlaku selepas pelajar itu tidak berpuas hati apabila ditegur oleh guru lelakinya yang berusia 29 tahun kerana tidak menghadiri kelas Pendidikan… Continue reading

Malaysia pacu kesatuan ASEAN demi kestabilan serantau – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia akan memastikan ASEAN lebih bersatu dan tegas dalam mengekalkan kestabilan, kemakmuran, dan keamanan serantau, menurut Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau menegaskan komitmen negara dalam memacu pelaksanaan Perkongsian Ekonomi Komprehensif Serantau (RCEP), mempercepat Grid Tenaga ASEAN, serta memuktamadkan Perjanjian Rangka Kerja Ekonomi Digital ASEAN. “ASEAN perlu terus bersuara, menjamin kerukunan, dan… Continue reading

Serangan udara Rusia di penjara Ukraine, 17 maut 42 cedera

KYIV: Sekurang-kurangnya 17 orang terbunuh dan 42 lagi cedera dalam serangan udara Rusia ke atas sebuah penjara di Wilayah Zaporizhzhia, menurut Kementerian Kehakiman Ukraine pada Selasa. Empat bom yang disasarkan membedil koloni pemulihan Bilenkivska di wilayah itu kira-kira 11.28 malam (2028 GMT) pada Isnin, menurut kenyataan kementerian di saluran Telegram rasmi. “Serangan memusnahkan bangunan utama… Continue reading

Govt scraps high-value goods tax, adjusts sales tax rates

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has decided not to proceed with the implementation of the high-value goods tax (HVGT), according to the Finance Ministry (MOF). In a written reply on the Parliament website yesterday, the MOF stated, however, that the principles of the HVGT have been incorporated into the revised sales tax structure, with luxury and… Continue reading

Serangan udara Israel di Gaza bunuh 30 rakyat Palestin

GAZA: Sekurang-kurangnya 30 rakyat Palestin terbunuh dalam beberapa siri serangan udara Israel yang menyasarkan Kem Pelarian al-Nuseirat di tengah Semenanjung Gaza pada Selasa, menurut laporan Xinhua. Hospital Al-Awda di kem pelarian itu melaporkan bahawa kebanyakan mangsa adalah wanita dan kanak-kanak, yang maut dalam pengeboman di kawasan “New Camp” di utara Nuseirat. “Kebanyakan mangsa hancur anggota… Continue reading

Far-right minister says Israel should reoccupy Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israel should reoccupy Gaza rather than negotiate with Hamas, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday at an event marking the 20th anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal of settlers from the Palestinian territory. “Gaza is an integral part of Israel. How to move on to a tangible plan (for resettlement)? We need to need think about… Continue reading

Far-right minister says Israel should reoccupy Gaza

Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire holds despite early tensions

SURIN, THAILAND: A shaky ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia remained largely intact on Tuesday, despite initial reports of violations. Military commanders from both sides held scheduled meetings along the border, even as Thailand accused Cambodian forces of launching attacks in disputed zones. The truce, brokered during peace talks in Malaysia, took effect at midnight Monday… Continue reading

Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire holds despite early tensions

Human rights tribunal, nuclear plans tabled in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of a Human Rights Tribunal in Malaysia, the potential use of nuclear energy, and a proposal to build vertical schools are among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Teresa Kok Suh Sim (PH-Seputeh) will ask the Prime Minister for the latest… Continue reading

‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogram lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George.” Lion ownership is legal in Thailand, and Tharnuwarht Plengkemratch is an enthusiastic advocate, posting updates on his feline companions to nearly three… Continue reading

‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem

Trump opens Scottish golf course amid global diplomacy push

BALMEDIE: US President Donald Trump officially opened his new golf course in Scotland on Tuesday, capping a five-day trip that included high-stakes diplomacy and business dealings. The event, marked by bagpipes and fireworks, saw Trump praising the transformation of the coastal landscape while reaffirming his global agenda. “We started with a beautiful piece of land,… Continue reading

Trump opens Scottish golf course amid global diplomacy push

Trump likely to skip G20 summit in South Africa over land policy concerns

JOHANNESBURG: US President Donald Trump has indicated he will likely skip the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, repeating controversial claims about the country’s policies. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump stated, “No, I think maybe I’ll send somebody else, because I’ve had a lot of problems with South Africa.” The president cited concerns over… Continue reading

Trump likely to skip G20 summit in South Africa over land policy concerns

Sandakan school triumphs at 2025 international and creativity competition

VISION School Sandakan excelled at the 2025 Borneo International Innovation and Creativity Competition (BIIC) held recently in Sandakan, Sarawak. The school team won five gold, two silver and seven bronze medals and two special awards, which marked a significant milestone as it attracted over 650 participants from 15 countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, United… Continue reading

Russia strikes kill 25 in Ukraine as Trump tightens Moscow deadline

KYIV: Russian strikes killed at least 25 people in Ukraine on Tuesday, including a pregnant woman and inmates at a prison, as US President Donald Trump shortened his deadline for Moscow to end its invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting a prison in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing 16 and injuring dozens.… Continue reading

Las Vegas to host 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5

LAS VEGAS will play host to the 2026 World Cup draw on December 5, according to multiple reports on Tuesday, with The Sphere serving as the ceremony site. ESPN and TUDN’Mexico said Vegas had been picked for the draw of the expanded 48-team event, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.… Continue reading

Las Vegas to host 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5

Trump reveals Epstein fallout over Mar-a-Lago spa staff poaching

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump disclosed that his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein stemmed from the financier poaching staff from the Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, who later accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault. Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said Epstein repeatedly hired away spa employees despite warnings. “People… Continue reading

Japanese qualifier Ito stuns Paolini in Montreal upset

JAPANESE qualifier Aoi Ito stunned Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Tuesday to reach the third round of the WTA Canadian Open. The 21-year-old beat American Katie Volynets in the first round for her first WTA 1000 level triumph then followed with her first victory over a top-10 opponent by rallying… Continue reading

Japanese qualifier Ito stuns Paolini in Montreal upset

Sydney Sweeney American Eagle jeans ad sparks online debate

NEW YORK: An American Eagle advertising campaign featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has ignited fierce online debate, with critics accusing it of promoting racial undertones while supporters applaud its rejection of “woke” politics. The campaign’s tagline, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,“ alongside the actor’s blue eyes and blonde hair, has drawn accusations of racial insensitivity. In… Continue reading

Inaki Williams proud to represent migrants as Athletic Bilbao’s first black captain

ATHLETIC BILBAO’S first ever black captain Inaki Williams expressed pride at representing immigrants in Spain and called out the far right on Tuesday, after rare anti-migrant unrest shocked the country. Williams, 31, and his younger brother Nico are stars of the club which traditionally only fields players born or brought up in the Basque Country… Continue reading

Inaki Williams proud to represent migrants as Athletic Bilbao’s first black captain

‘New law to protect elderly from neglect, abuse, scams’

PETALING JAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is taking proactive steps to safeguard the well-being of Malaysia’s ageing population by introducing a new Elderly Persons Bill, Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said in Parliament yesterday. Responding to a question from Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail,… Continue reading

Venus Williams secures US Open mixed doubles wild card

VENUS WILLIAMS, who made a comeback last week after more than a year’s hiatus from competitive tennis, will compete alongside Reilly Opelka in mixed doubles at the US Open. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion who turned 45 last month, and US compatriot Opelka were among 14 teams named on Tuesday to the revamped… Continue reading

Venus Williams secures US Open mixed doubles wild card

Aubameyang nears Marseille return after Saudi stint

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is set to return to Marseille after a season in Saudi Arabia, the Ligue 1 club said in a statement on Tuesday. The 36-year-old striker will arrive in southern France late on Wednesday, according to OM. Aubameyang, a former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea forward, previously played for Marseille during the 2023/24 campaign, scoring… Continue reading

Aubameyang nears Marseille return after Saudi stint

Lionesses celebrate Euro 2025 win with fans in London

ENGLAND’S victorious Lionesses celebrated their dramatic Women’s Euro 2025 triumph along with tens of thousands of ecstatic fans outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Sarina Wiegman’s team successfully defended their European crown by beating world champions Spain on penalties in the Swiss city of Basel on Sunday, sparking an outpouring of national joy. They flew home… Continue reading

Lionesses celebrate Euro 2025 win with fans in London

Wiebes wins Tour de France stage as Vos retains yellow jersey

DUTCH cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the fourth stage of the women’s Tour de France on Tuesday, outpacing her compatriot and yellow jersey-holder Marianne Vos at the end of a bunch sprint. Just as in the previous day’s stage, the SD Worx team sprinter once again beat the overall leader by a wheel to claim her… Continue reading

Wiebes wins Tour de France stage as Vos retains yellow jersey

US-China tariff truce holds as Trump weighs extension

STOCKHOLM: US and Chinese officials concluded two days of trade talks in Stockholm with an agreement to pursue an extension of their 90-day tariff truce, though no major breakthroughs were announced. The discussions, described as constructive by both sides, aimed to ease escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. US Treasury Secretary Scott… Continue reading

Britain warns Israel over Palestinian state recognition amid Gaza crisis

UNITED NATIONS/LONDON: Britain has warned Israel it may formally recognise a Palestinian state in September unless immediate steps are taken to alleviate suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading. The announcement follows a hunger monitor’s warning that famine thresholds have been reached, with over 60,000 Palestinians confirmed dead in Israel’s offensive. British Prime Minister Keir… Continue reading

Speed-limiting devices mandatory for heavy vehicles from October hk

PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today reaffirmed that Speed Limitation Devices (SLD) will be compulsory for commercial vehicles starting Oct 1, as part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance road safety. Responding to Gerik MP Fathul Huzir Ayob in Parliament, Loke reiterated that the ruling would be implemented in stages. “Implementation… Continue reading

Trump approval rating hits record low at 40% in latest poll

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 40%, marking the lowest point of his second term, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted over three days and ending on Monday, revealed growing concerns among Americans about his economic and immigration policies. The poll, which included responses from 1,023 adults nationwide, has… Continue reading

NYC shooter blamed NFL for CTE brain disease in deadly rampage

NEW YORK: The gunman who killed four people in a Manhattan skyscraper carried a note blaming the National Football League (NFL) for a degenerative brain disease he claimed to have, Mayor Eric Adams said. The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, 27, opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle before taking his own life. Tamura, a former… Continue reading

IMF raises Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.5% in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. In its July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) update released today, titled ‘Global Economy: Tenuous Resilience amid Persistent Uncertainty’, the IMF said the forecast… Continue reading

IMF raises Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast to 4.5% in 2025

New York officer and security guard killed in Manhattan shooting hailed as heroes

MANHATTAN: The New York police officer and security guard killed in a mass shooting inside a Manhattan skyscraper on Monday are being remembered as heroes who sacrificed their lives to protect others. Officer Didarul Islam, 36, and Aland Etienne, a security guard, were among four victims fatally shot before the gunman took his own life.… Continue reading

Abolishing tolls not feasible, says minister

PETALING JAYA: Abolishing highway tolls is not a simple solution as it would require the government to set aside billions of ringgit for highway maintenance and infrastructure, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Replying to a supplementary question from Besut MP Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh, Nanta said the… Continue reading

Malaysia proposes national database for museum artifacts to preserve heritage

ALOR SETAR: The Ministry of National Unity proposes that a National Database of Malaysian Artifact Collections be created through a centralised digital system that integrates input from all museums at the federal, state, institutional and private levels. Its Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the proposal is not only technical, but strategic as it will… Continue reading

EPF income drops 13% due to weaker equity markets, says MoF

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw its investment income fall by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), recording RM18.31 billion compared to RM20.99 billion in the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the decline was mainly due to weaker equity market performance and… Continue reading

Shielding children from digital harm

PETALING JAYA: The government may bar children under 13 from owning social media accounts as part of broader efforts to shield them from harmful online content, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil told Parliament yesterday. He said while most platforms already prohibit users below 13 from registering, it is observed that many children continue to bypass the… Continue reading

FAA failed to act before fatal helicopter crash, US transport chief says

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) failed to take action despite dozens of near-miss incidents before a fatal January crash involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday. “The mistake was that this was not unforeseen. We had 84… Continue reading

14-year-old student detained for punching teacher in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR: A 14-year-old male student has been detained for allegedly punching and threatening his schoolteacher after he was reprimanded for skipping a physical education class on Tuesday (July 29). Kajang Police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the 29-year-old secondary school teacher lodged a report at about 7.15 pm yesterday, and the student was… Continue reading