July 2025 – Page 123 – Thesundailymys

Proton ends first six months of 2025 with increased market share

PETALING JAYA: Proton has closed its books for the first six months of the year with an increased share of the Malaysian automotive market. Group sales in June amounted to 11,069 units, a slight increase over the same month in 2024, while total year-to-date (YTD) sales totalled 72,156 units, the second highest in the industry.… Continue reading

Airbus Helicopters signs MoUs with key players in Malaysian aerospace and defence sectors

PETALING JAYA: Airbus Helicopters has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoU) with key players in the Malaysian aerospace and defence sectors – one to foster industrial cooperation in aerospace technologies and another to enhance military helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities – underscoring their shared commitment to innovation and regional security. The agreements were… Continue reading

US to announce major trade updates in next 48 hours

WASHINGTON: The United States is set to unveil several trade-related announcements within the next 48 hours, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Bessent highlighted a surge in new proposals and negotiations, signaling potential shifts in trade policy. “We’ve had a lot of people change their tune in terms of… Continue reading

Swiss flight diverts to Germany due to cabin smoke incident

FRANKFURT: A Swiss International Airlines flight bound for Zurich was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Friedrichshafen, Germany, following reports of light smoke in the rear cabin. The incident occurred on Monday, with the Airbus A220 aircraft safely touching down without further complications. The airline confirmed the landing was uneventful and stated that arrangements… Continue reading

Celebrating workplace diversity through mural art

PORT KLANG: In today’s work environment, employees often spend more time at the workplace than at home. This shift underscores the importance of creating a work setting that goes beyond its traditional function as merely a place to work. Recognising this, many organisations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the aesthetics of their workplace. The… Continue reading

Pakistan seizes 18 pet lions in Punjab crackdown after attack

LAHORE: Eighteen lions illegally kept as pets have been seized by authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab region. The crackdown follows an incident where a lion escaped from a house in Lahore, attacking a woman and two children. The woman sustained minor injuries, while the children, aged five and seven, were hospitalized but are in stable condition.… Continue reading

Baker Hughes to help Malaysian firms achieve net zero gas emission

PETALING JAYA: Energy technology company Baker Hughes aims to help Malaysian energy and industrial companies to commit and achieve their path towards net-zero gas emissions by 2050. The current energy dilemma occurring in the country is that companies are relying heavily on fossil fuels, yet there is much potential for renewable energy especially in the… Continue reading

Malaysian timber exporters told to seek new markets to reduce reliance on US

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s timber industry must explore new export markets to reduce dependence on the United States, said Malaysian Timber Industry Forum Association (TIF) president Wahid Jaafar. He said Malaysia could sustain export volumes and secure better prices by shifting its focus to markets such as the Middle East and India. “With aggressive promotion, these… Continue reading

EU nations push for softer deforestation rules amid trade concerns

BRUSSELS: Most European Union countries are pushing for further revisions to the bloc’s landmark anti-deforestation law, arguing that current requirements place undue burdens on producers and risk harming trade competitiveness. A letter obtained by Reuters reveals that 18 EU agriculture ministers have urged the European Commission to exempt low-risk nations from strict due diligence rules.… Continue reading

Malaysia affirms independent economic policy amid Trump tariff threat

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to an independent foreign and economic policy, emphasising trade facilitation over ideological alignment. The statement from the trade ministry comes in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligned with the BRICS group. Malaysia was accepted as a… Continue reading

PM Anwar ucap takziah tragedi enam beranak maut di Sungai Korok

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan rasa sedih dan menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga enam beranak yang ditemui meninggal dunia dalam sebuah kereta di Sungai Korok, dekat Jitra, Kedah. Melalui hantaran di platform X, Anwar turut mendoakan agar ahli keluarga mangsa diberikan kekuatan menghadapi ujian berat ini. “Saya amat sedih dan berdukacita… Continue reading

KBS approves RM1 million for sports development in uniformed bodies

THE Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has allocated RM1 million through the National Sports Trust Fund (KWASN) to support sports development among Malaysia’s uniformed bodies. The initiative aims to identify and nurture athletic talent within agencies such as the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Malaysian Prison Department (JPM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and… Continue reading

Ibu dan kekasih direman seminggu disyaki dera bayi 15 bulan hingga maut

ALOR GAJAH: Seorang wanita berusia 24 tahun dan teman lelakinya yang berumur 20 tahun direman selama tujuh hari bermula hari ini oleh Mahkamah Majistret Alor Gajah. Mereka disyaki terlibat dalam kes penderaan ke atas bayi perempuan berusia 15 bulan sehingga menyebabkan kematian. Kejadian itu dilaporkan berlaku di sebuah premis kedai di Bandar Satelit, Pulau Sebang.… Continue reading

England coach McCullum says paceman Archer ‘ready to go’ against India

ENGLAND coach Brendon McCullum says Jofra Archer is “ready to go” as he contemplates recalling the express paceman for the third Test against India after four years of injury-induced exile. Archer was in the squad for the second Test at Edgbaston but did not feature as India hammered England by 336 runs on Sunday to… Continue reading

Tuduhan lawatan rasmi PM sebagai jalan-jalan cermin pemimpin berminda kecil

KUALA LUMPUR: Tuduhan segelintir pihak pembangkang bahawa lawatan rasmi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ke luar negara hanya untuk ‘jalan-jalan’ mencerminkan pemikiran sempit dan gagal memahami kepentingan diplomasi ekonomi. Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, menegaskan bahawa setiap lawatan membawa agenda besar negara termasuk menarik pelaburan berkualiti, mengukuhkan kerjasama strategik, dan membuka… Continue reading

Vaughan says Crawley ‘lucky’ to have so many England caps

MICHAEL Vaughan said Zak Crawley was the “luckiest” player to have won so many England caps after the opening batsman was twice out in familiar fashion as India levelled the Test series. Crawley tightened up his defence while making a valuable 65 as England chased down a stiff target of 371 to win the first… Continue reading

Malaysia adakan mesyuarat dua hala dengan Laos dan Filipina sebelum AMM

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Luar Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin mengadakan mesyuarat dua hala bersama pegawai kanan ASEAN dari Laos dan Filipina sebelum bermulanya Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN (AMM) ke-58. Mesyuarat ini bertujuan menyelaraskan agenda, memuktamadkan dokumen bersama, serta membincangkan susunan logistik dan protokol bagi memastikan kelancaran perjalanan mesyuarat. Perbincangan juga memberi tumpuan kepada… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens ASEAN ties ahead of 58th AMM in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin held bilateral discussions with senior officials from Laos and the Philippines in preparation for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings. The talks focused on aligning agendas, finalising joint documents, and ensuring seamless logistical arrangements. The meetings aimed to enhance coordination among… Continue reading

Sabah assembly approves RM1.18 billion supplementary budget for 2025

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has approved a RM1.18 billion Supplementary Supply Bill for 2025, ensuring smooth administrative operations until the assembly’s automatic dissolution on November 11. State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun tabled the bill, which was passed via majority voice vote after debates by 26 assemblymen. The allocation is divided… Continue reading

MCMC diminta tingkatkan 1,099 NADI untuk manfaat rakyat – Fahmi

GENEVA: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) diminta melaksanakan pelbagai penambahbaikan ke atas 1,099 Pusat Sebaran Maklumat Nasional (NADI) di seluruh negara bagi memastikan manfaat optimum kepada rakyat. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata antara penambahbaikan yang boleh dilaksanakan termasuk meningkatkan kelajuan internet di NADI serta memperkenalkan perkhidmatan tambahan seperti e-Kesihatan. “Saya akan minta supaya… Continue reading

Malaysia prioritises national interest in multilateral ties, says MITI

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s participation in multilateral platforms is driven by trade facilitation and sustainable development, with national interest as the guiding principle rather than ideological alignment, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The ministry reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining an independent foreign and economic policy. This statement follows reports of US… Continue reading

Sarawak electoral boundaries under EC jurisdiction, not state government

KUCHING: The redrawing of electoral boundaries in Sarawak following the addition of 17 new seats is entirely under the purview of the Election Commission (EC), said Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He clarified that neither Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), the state government, nor the State Legislative… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid ucap takziah keluarga enam beranak maut di Sungai Korok

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga enam beranak yang ditemukan maut dalam kereta tenggelam di Sungai Korok, Jitra, Kedah. Beliau menyifatkan kejadian itu sebagai satu tragedi yang menyentuh hati seluruh rakyat Malaysia. “Pilu hati saya apabila mendengar berita mengenai tragedi yang menimpa enam sekeluarga yang… Continue reading

Malaysia’s NADI centres to boost digital inclusion with new upgrades

GENEVA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been directed to upgrade all 1,099 National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) to better serve the public. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil highlighted the need for faster internet and expanded services like e-Health. Speaking after the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025 ceremony, Fahmi… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid offers condolences to family of six in Kedah tragedy

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has extended his condolences to the relatives of a family of six who were discovered deceased in a submerged car in Sungai Korok, near Jitra, Kedah. Ahmad Zahid described the incident as deeply distressing, particularly as it involved young children. “I was heartbroken when… Continue reading

MAIS komited perkukuh pentadbiran Islam berpandukan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah

SHAH ALAM: Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) bertekad memastikan pentadbiran Islam di negeri ini terus berpegang kepada prinsip Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah serta bebas daripada pengaruh ajaran menyimpang. Pengerusi MAIS, Datuk Salehuddin Saidin, menegaskan komitmen itu selaras dengan titah Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, yang menekankan kemurnian akidah sebagai teras perpaduan umat Islam. Menurut… Continue reading

PM Anwar mourns family of six found dead in Kedah river

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the family of six individuals found dead inside a submerged car in Sungai Korok, near Jitra, Kedah. In a post on social media platform X, Anwar expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and prayed for strength for the grieving relatives. “I am… Continue reading

DUN Sabah lulus perbekalan tambahan RM1.18 bilion untuk 2025

KOTA KINABALU: Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sabah meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Perbekalan Tambahan 2025 bernilai RM1.18 bilion hari ini. RUU ini dibentangkan oleh Menteri Kewangan negeri Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun bagi memastikan kelancaran operasi pentadbiran kerajaan negeri sehingga akhir tahun sebelum pembubaran DUN Sabah ke-16 pada November nanti. Peruntukan tambahan ini dibahagikan kepada enam kategori… Continue reading

KKM & IHH Healthcare Malaysia tandatangani MOU rawatan kanser percuma untuk 500 pesakit

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) dan IHH Healthcare Malaysia mengukuhkan kerjasama awam-swasta dengan menandatangani memorandum persefahaman (MOU) ketiga bagi meningkatkan akses rawatan kanser canggih. Inisiatif ini bakal memberi manfaat kepada 500 pesakit tambahan menerima rawatan radioterapi dan radiosurgeri percuma. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata, kerjasama ini melibatkan lapan hospital IHH termasuk Island Hospital… Continue reading

Sarawak lulus RUU tambah 17 kerusi DUN baharu

KUCHING: Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak hari ini meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Dewan Undangan Negeri (Komposisi Keanggotaan) 2025 yang menambah 17 kerusi baharu, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan 99 kerusi. RUU ini dibentangkan oleh Menteri Pelancongan, Industri Kreatif dan Seni Persembahan Sarawak Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah dan diluluskan secara sebulat suara selepas dibahas oleh 31… Continue reading

Pelaburan digital Malaysia lonjak 125% ke RM29.49 bilion suku kedua 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelaburan digital di bawah inisiatif Digital Malaysia mencatat lonjakan 125 peratus kepada RM29.49 bilion pada suku kedua 2025 berbanding RM13.11 bilion pada suku pertama tahun sama. Pertumbuhan ini didorong oleh sentimen pasaran yang positif serta keyakinan pelabur terhadap ekosistem digital negara. Menurut Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), ekonomi digital Malaysia terus menunjukkan prestasi… Continue reading

Mufti paling lama berkhidmat di Singapura, Syed Isa, meninggal dunia

SINGAPURA: Mufti paling lama berkhidmat di Singapura, Syed Isa Mohamed, meninggal dunia pada usia 87 tahun. Pemergian beliau disahkan oleh Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) dalam satu kenyataan media. “MUIS amat berdukacita dengan pemergian Allahyarham. Komitmen Allahyarham yang tidak berbelah bahagi serta usaha gigih dalam memajukan masyarakat Islam yang yakin dan progresif telah memberikan impak… Continue reading

PM Anwar’s foreign visits boost trade and investments

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, has dismissed opposition claims that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s foreign visits are frivolous, stressing their role in securing economic benefits for Malaysia. He described the criticism as short-sighted, ignoring the tangible outcomes of these diplomatic efforts. Farhan pointed to a 14.9% rise in approved… Continue reading

KBS peruntuk RM1 juta untuk bakat sukan badan beruniform

KEMENTERIAN BELIA DAN SUKAN (KBS) memperkukuh pembangunan sukan negara dengan memperuntukkan RM1 juta melalui Kumpulan Wang Amanah Sukan Negara (KWASN). Dana ini bertujuan mengenal pasti dan memupuk bakat atlet dalam kalangan anggota badan beruniform seperti Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM), serta Jabatan Penjara (JPM). Menteri Belia… Continue reading

Sabah’s interim payments hit RM600m in 2024

KOTA KINABALU: The strengthened partnership between Sabah’s state leadership and the federal government has resulted in a significant increase in interim payments under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution. Kadamaian assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick highlighted the growth from RM26 million in previous years to RM125.6 million in 2022, RM306 million in 2023, and RM600 million… Continue reading

Mother and boyfriend remanded over fatal baby abuse

ALOR GAJAH: A 24-year-old woman and her 20-year-old boyfriend have been remanded for seven days by the Alor Gajah Magistrate’s Court following the suspected fatal abuse of her 15-month-old baby girl. The incident reportedly occurred at a shop premises in Bandar Satelit, Pulau Sebang. According to a source, the victim was brought unconscious to Tampin… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid ucap tahniah tiga anak muda juara barber battle antarabangsa

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mengucapkan tahniah kepada tiga anak muda negara yang berjaya meraih tempat pertama dalam pertandingan Turf & Gatsby International Barber Battle Bali Expo 2025 di Indonesia. Pasukan Malaysia terdiri daripada Muhamad Aiman Ms Saad, Muhammad Faikandar, dan Muhammad Nazzim Safian berjaya mengatasi wakil dari 15… Continue reading

Kutipan interim Sabah meningkat hasil kerjasama kerajaan negeri dan persekutuan

KOTA KINABALU: Kerjasama erat antara kerajaan negeri Sabah dan kerajaan Persekutuan telah berjaya meningkatkan kutipan bayaran interim Sabah bagi Perkara 112D Perlembagaan Persekutuan. Kutipan tersebut meningkat daripada RM26 juta kepada RM125.6 juta pada 2022, kemudian melonjak ke RM306 juta pada 2023, dan dijangka mencecah RM600 juta tahun ini. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Kadamaian, Datuk… Continue reading

MCMC’s NADI Digital Inclusive Project wins WSIS 2025 award

GENEVA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has secured global recognition as its NADI Digital Inclusive Project emerged victorious at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards 2025. The initiative, particularly the NADI Pulau Banggi programme, triumphed in the “C4: Capacity Building” category for enhancing digital literacy and economic opportunities in one… Continue reading

SPRM mohon lucut hak wang RM169 juta milik Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) telah memfailkan permohonan untuk melucut hak wang tunai melebihi RM169 juta milik bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Permohonan itu difailkan di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini dengan menamakan bekas Setiausaha Politiknya, Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus dan Ismail Sabri sebagai responden. Wang yang terlibat… Continue reading

UNDP dan ARMAC perkukuh kerjasama serantau tangani periuk api di ASEAN

PHNOM PENH: Program Pembangunan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNDP) di Kemboja dan ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC) memperkukuh kerjasama bagi mempercepatkan perkongsian pengetahuan dan kolaborasi dalam bidang tindakan terhadap periuk api. Perjanjian persefahaman (MoU) baharu ditandatangani oleh Wakil Tetap UNDP di Kemboja, Alissar Chaker, dan Pengarah Eksekutif ARMAC, Buth Rothna. Tujuan utama kerjasama ini adalah… Continue reading

Wimbledon blames ‘human error’ for embarrassing line-calling glitch

WIMBLEDON chiefs on Monday blamed human error for an embarrassing failure of the tournament’s electronic line-calling system. Officials apologised to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal after the malfunction during their fourth-round match on Centre Court on Sunday, which Pavlyuchenkova won in straight sets. After an investigation, organisers admitted the technology was turned off in error… Continue reading

Hong Kong fans queue for opening of Cristiano Ronaldo exhibition

HONG KONG football fans queued for hours on Monday to snap pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo’s trophies and jerseys at an exhibition billed as the first of its kind outside the superstar’s native Portugal. Visitors at the opening of the “CR7 LIFE Museum Hong Kong” at a luxury shopping mall posed next to life-sized statues of… Continue reading

32 face trial over deadly Turkey hotel fire killing 78

ISTANBUL: Thirty-two individuals appeared in court in Turkey on Monday over a catastrophic fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, which claimed 78 lives, including 36 children, in January. The blaze, which engulfed the 12-storey luxury ski resort, left more than 130 injured and raised serious concerns over fire safety negligence. Thirteen of the… Continue reading

Israel strikes Huthi sites in Yemen amid escalating tensions

JERUSALEM: Israel confirmed a series of strikes on Huthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including key ports, following repeated missile attacks by the Iran-backed rebel group. The military operation targeted infrastructure in Hodeida, Ras Isa, and Salif, with Israel claiming the destruction of radar-equipped vessels used to monitor Red Sea shipping. The Huthis, who have launched missiles… Continue reading

Felda transformation to boost rural prosperity and pride

KUALA LUMPUR: Felda is undergoing a major transformation to adapt to modern challenges while maintaining its role as a key driver of rural prosperity and national pride, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking in conjunction with Felda Settlers’ Day, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional… Continue reading

MACC seeks to forfeit RM169 million linked to Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has initiated legal proceedings to seize over RM169 million in cash allegedly tied to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The application, filed at the Sessions Court, names Ismail Sabri and his former political secretary, Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus, as respondents. The MACC, represented by… Continue reading

Myanmar clashes displace thousands fleeing to India’s Mizoram

MIZORAM: Heavy fighting between rival Chin armed groups in Myanmar has driven nearly 4,000 people to cross into India’s northeastern state of Mizoram over four days, officials confirmed. The refugees navigated dense forest routes to escape escalating violence, with many relying on relatives in India for shelter. Mizoram’s home secretary Vanlalmawia stated, “Many of the… Continue reading

Penang DVS investigates animal deaths at Penang Hill

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has launched an investigation into the deaths of several animals in the Penang Hill area, suspected to be caused by poisoning. Samples from the carcasses have been collected and sent for laboratory analysis to confirm the cause of death. Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, director of… Continue reading

Russia claims capture of first village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region

MOSCOW: Russia has declared the capture of Dachne village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, marking its first claimed territorial gain in the central area since the invasion began over three years ago. The Russian defence ministry confirmed the advance, though Ukrainian forces earlier reported repelling attacks near the settlement. Dnipropetrovsk, home to the strategic city of… Continue reading