July 2025 – Page 124 – Thesundailymys

Eldest daughter shares father’s comforting dream after tragedy

ALOR SETAR: Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, 12, the only surviving member of her immediate family, shared a heartfelt dream in which her late father comforted her after the tragic accident that claimed the lives of her parents and four siblings. The family’s car plunged into Sungai Korok in Jitra last Saturday, leaving Putri Qisya behind… Continue reading

Bangladesh lawyers challenge ex-PM Hasina’s murder trial charges

DHAKA: State-appointed defence lawyers for Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina have moved to dismiss the charges against her in an ongoing crimes against humanity trial. The case stems from a violent crackdown on protesters last year, which reportedly left up to 1,400 dead. Sheikh Hasina, 77, fled to India following a student-led uprising in… Continue reading

MOH and IHH Healthcare expand free cancer treatment for 500 patients

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) and IHH Healthcare Malaysia have signed their third Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand free cancer treatment for an additional 500 patients. This initiative strengthens the public-private partnership, ensuring underserved communities receive high-quality radiotherapy and radiosurgery at no cost. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad highlighted the significance of… Continue reading

Apple challenges EU’s 500 million euro fine over App Store rules

BRUSSELS: Apple has formally appealed a 500 million euro fine imposed by the European Union, arguing that the mandated changes to its App Store policies negatively impact users. The fine, issued in April, stemmed from allegations that Apple restricted developers from directing customers to cheaper deals outside its platform, violating EU digital competition laws. Apple… Continue reading

Johor launches Malaysia’s largest high-tech vertical farm

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has officially opened Malaysia’s largest high-tech vertical farming facility, covering 50,000 square feet, to grow leafy greens using advanced agricultural technology. The RM40 million project is a collaboration between FarmByte Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Johor Corporation (JCorp), and Singapore-based agri-tech firm Archisen Pte Ltd. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi described… Continue reading

Ladang pertanian menegak terbesar Malaysia dibuka di Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor mencatat sejarah dengan pelancaran ladang pertanian menegak terbesar di Malaysia, seluas lebih 50,000 kaki persegi. Projek bernilai RM40 juta ini merupakan usaha sama antara FarmByte Sdn Bhd, anak syarikat Johor Corporation (JCorp), dan syarikat teknologi pertanian Singapura, Archisen Pte Ltd. Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata, ladang ini terletak di… Continue reading

Selangor mosque administrators face dismissal for defying preaching rules

SHAH ALAM: Mosque administrators in Selangor who allow unaccredited preachers to conduct lectures or teachings risk being dismissed, according to State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah. He stressed the need for strict enforcement to maintain the sanctity of religious teachings and public faith. “The state government must take… Continue reading

Sarawak GOF seizes RM1.16 mln in smuggled goods

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak brigade has successfully seized smuggled goods worth RM1.16 million in a series of operations conducted across the southern part of the state. The operations, codenamed Op Taring Awas and Op Batas, targeted illegal smuggling activities in multiple locations. According to SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, GOF commander,… Continue reading

Kenanga IB debuts Hang Seng China Enterprises Index structured warrants

KUALA LUMPUR: Global investors are increasingly turning to the China and Hong Kong markets to offset the impact of US tariffs, as these Asia-focused markets present more attractive investment opportunities. Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd head of equity markets and group head of derivatives Philip Lim said most investors are eager to access the Chinese market,… Continue reading

SRC International ditubuh untuk rakyat, Najib dapat manfaat – Peguam

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi hari ini mendengar hujah bahawa SRC International Sdn Bhd, yang sepatutnya berkhidmat untuk rakyat, sebaliknya dimanfaatkan oleh bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Peguam syarikat, Datuk Lim Chee Wee, menyatakan syarikat itu menjadi mangsa penipuan berskala besar dengan Najib sebagai penerima utama manfaat. Lim berhujah bahawa dana KWAP yang… Continue reading

Garis panduan AI bertanggungjawab untuk media & PR dilancar di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan Malaysia bakal melancarkan Garis Panduan Komunikasi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) Bertanggungjawab untuk menyokong profesional dalam bidang media, perhubungan awam (PR), dan penciptaan kandungan digital. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil menjelaskan bahawa garis panduan ini bertujuan melengkapi Pelan Tindakan AI Nasional serta memastikan amalan komunikasi beretika, telus, dan berintegriti diperkukuh di era pengaruh AI… Continue reading

Brother recalls emotional search for drowned Alor Setar family

ALOR SETAR: The family of Muhammad Azim Izat Ishak, found dead with his wife and four children in a car submerged in Sungai Korok, never gave up hope during their search. His younger brother, Muhammad Adlan Solehin, said they had been looking for the missing family since Saturday. Muhammad Azim, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah… Continue reading

Brother recalls emotional search for drowned Alor Setar family

JPV Pulau Pinang siasat haiwan mati di Bukit Bendera

GEORGE TOWN: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar (JPV) Pulau Pinang telah mengambil sampel haiwan mati yang dipercayai diracun dengan sengaja di kawasan Bukit Bendera. Sampel tersebut dihantar ke makmal untuk analisis lanjut. Pengarah JPV Pulau Pinang, Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, berkata siasatan sedang dijalankan untuk mengesan punca kematian haiwan tersebut. “Kesemua sampel dihantar ke makmal untuk… Continue reading

Malaysia launches astronomy module for visually impaired

KUALA LUMPUR: Students with visual disabilities in Malaysia can now engage in astronomy through a newly launched module designed specifically for them. The initiative, a collaboration between the National Planetarium and Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad, aims to make science education more inclusive. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang highlighted the module’s importance in… Continue reading

Scheduled water cut in Johor Bahru, Tebrau on July 15

JOHOR BAHRU: Over 30,000 user accounts in parts of Johor Bahru, including Tebrau, will experience a scheduled water supply disruption lasting 26 hours starting July 15. The interruption is due to essential maintenance work at the Sultan Iskandar Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Pasir Gudang. Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Anuar Abdul Ghani… Continue reading

Kereta enam beranak terbabas ke sungai, tiada kenderaan lain terlibat

ALOR SETAR: Siasatan awal polis mendapati kereta yang dinaiki enam sekeluarga dan ditemukan di Sungai Korok, Jitra, dipercayai terbabas terus ke dalam sungai tanpa melibatkan kenderaan lain. Ketua Polis Daerah Kubang Pasu Supt Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim berkata tiada kesan kemalangan atau brek ditemui di lokasi kejadian. “Kes ini disiasat di bawah Seksyen 41(1) Akta… Continue reading

Modul astronomi khas untuk murid buta dilancarkan di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Murid dengan ketidakupayaan penglihatan di Malaysia kini berpeluang meneroka angkasa lepas menerusi Modul Astronomi Khas yang dilancarkan hari ini. Modul ini merupakan hasil kerjasama Planetarium Negara dan Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad, bertujuan menjadikan pendidikan sains lebih inklusif. Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Chang Lih Kang berkata modul ini direka khusus untuk sekolah yang mempunyai… Continue reading

SRC International meant for rakyat but Najib benefited, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told that SRC International Sdn Bhd, initially intended to serve the public, was instead exploited to benefit former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Lawyer Datuk Lim Chee Wee, representing SRC International, argued that the company became both a vehicle and victim of large-scale fraud, with Najib as… Continue reading

Gangguan bekalan air 26 jam di Johor Bahru mulai 15 Julai

JOHOR BAHRU: Lebih 30,000 akaun pengguna di beberapa kawasan sekitar bandar raya Johor Bahru termasuk Tebrau bakal mengalami gangguan bekalan air berjadual selama 26 jam berikutan kerja penyelenggaraan Loji Rawatan Air (LRA) Sultan Iskandar, Pasir Gudang bermula 15 Julai ini. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd Anuar Abdul Ghani menjelaskan kerja baik pulih ini… Continue reading

Kemalangan van sekolah di Johor Bahru, 4 cedera termasuk kanak-kanak

JOHOR BAHRU: Empat mangsa termasuk tiga kanak-kanak cedera dalam kemalangan membabitkan van sekolah dan lori treler simen berhampiran susur keluar Bandar Dato’ Onn, Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) arah selatan. Kejadian berlaku tengah hari tadi. Menurut Komander Operasi Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Tebrau Pegawai Bomba Kanan II KUP Muhamad Azizi Zakaria, seorang murid lelaki dan… Continue reading

Program dapur digital diperluas ke 10 PPR dan PA untuk bantu B40

KUALA LUMPUR: Program Dapur Digital akan diperluas ke 10 lagi kawasan Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) dan Perumahan Awam (PA) di Wilayah Persekutuan selepas menunjukkan impak positif dalam memperkasa ekonomi golongan B40. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, fasa pertama program ini yang dilaksanakan di lima PPR sebelum ini… Continue reading

Malaysian struggles to tell scam from sincerity when helping

A recent post on Reddit by user @Duskyandsexyy has sparked a relatable and emotional discussion among Malaysians — about trust, scams, and the complicated feelings that come with trying to help someone. “I saw this guy in a café. Calm, smiling, looked totally healthy,” they wrote. “He handed everyone a card saying he was raising… Continue reading

Sungai Korok Tragedy: Essential car in water emergency tips

THE nation mourns the tragic loss of six family members in the Sungai Korok incident, where a car plunged into the river, claiming the lives of an entire family. This devastating accident has sent shockwaves throughout the country, prompting both grief and urgent calls for water emergency preparedness. The family, including Mohd Azim Ezzat Ishak,… Continue reading

Majlis Sukan Negara perkasa usaha wujudkan sukan selamat

MAJLIS SUKAN NEGARA (MSN) terus memperkasa usaha mewujudkan persekitaran sukan yang selamat melalui program latihan khas untuk pegawai tumpuan utama Kod Sukan Selamat. Program selama dua hari ini disertai 92 pegawai daripada 57 persatuan sukan kebangsaan. Timbalan Menteri Belia dan Sukan Adam Adli Abd Halim merasmikan program tersebut yang bertujuan melengkapkan pegawai sebagai ejen kesedaran… Continue reading

ASEAN foreign ministers gather in Malaysia for AMM meet

SEPANG: The ASEAN Secretary-General and foreign ministers from Southeast Asia and partner nations have started arriving in Malaysia for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related sessions, set to commence on Tuesday. Among the early arrivals was ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn, who landed at 2 pm, followed by Cambodian Deputy Prime… Continue reading

Warga emas bebas pertuduhan bunuh adik ipar di Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: Seorang warga emas berusia 66 tahun akhirnya dibebaskan oleh Mahkamah Rayuan daripada pertuduhan membunuh adik iparnya pada 2019. Muhammad Johari Ng Abdullah, bekas pengawal keselamatan, terlepas tali gantung selepas panel tiga hakim memutuskan keterangan kes tidak cukup kukuh untuk mengekalkan sabitan. Panel hakim terdiri daripada Datuk Hashim Hamzah, Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan dan Datuk… Continue reading

Dapur Digital expands to 10 more PPR areas to uplift B40 communities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dapur Digital programme has expanded to 10 additional People’s Housing Projects (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) areas in the Federal Territories, reinforcing its mission to uplift the B40 community. The initiative, now in its second year, has already demonstrated significant impact, with the first phase generating over RM1 million in sales across… Continue reading

Steven Sim adopts fourth USM student, offers financial and emotional support

GEORGE TOWN: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has extended his support to another Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) student, marking the fourth individual he has assisted under his personal initiative. Shun Yong, a second-year student facing severe financial hardships, became the latest beneficiary after his struggles came to light. Shun lost his mother at 14 and… Continue reading

EAIC finds non-compliance in DOF boat and zone approvals

PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has uncovered non-compliance in the approval processes for ‘kenka’ boats and zone change applications by the Fisheries Department (DOF). The findings emerged after complaints alleged that approvals bypassed licensing conditions and violated fishery policies. Investigations under subsection 27(4) of the EAIC Act 2009 confirmed that the DOF approved… Continue reading

Pempengaruh tiktok ditahan kerana aksi drift di Stadium Batu Kawan

NIBONG TEBAL: Seorang pempengaruh TikTok ditahan polis kerana disyaki melakukan aksi memandu secara berbahaya dengan melakukan drift di kawasan parkir Stadium Batu Kawan pada tengah malam tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan, Supt Jay January Siowou, mengesahkan lelaki berusia 26 tahun itu ditahan oleh pasukan polis Bahagian Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik pada pukul 12.20… Continue reading

Malaysia to launch AI guidelines for media and digital content

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is preparing to introduce the Guidelines for Responsible AI Communication, a framework designed to guide professionals in media, public relations, and digital content creation. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil emphasised that these guidelines will align with the National AI Roadmap, ensuring ethical and transparent practices as AI continues to influence public discourse.… Continue reading

Gunung Lewotobi meletus di Indonesia, amaran keselamatan dikeluarkan

GUNUNG LEWOTOBI: Letusan kuat Gunung Lewotobi Laki-Laki di Flores Timur, Indonesia pada Isnin mencetuskan amaran bahaya. Abu tebal dan batu kerikil yang jatuh mengancam keselamatan penduduk berhampiran. Letusan berlaku pada 11.05 pagi waktu tempatan, memuntahkan awan abu berwarna kelabu hingga hitam dengan ketinggian sehingga 18 kilometer dari puncak gunung. Serpihan gunung berapi dilaporkan jatuh di… Continue reading

Selangor Assembly passes Islamic Administration Amendment Bill 2025

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025. The bill aims to refine the criteria for appointing members of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), ensuring adherence to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed. The amendments, involving 10 clauses, were… Continue reading

TikTok influencer arrested for dangerous stunts at Batu Kawan Stadium

NIBONG TEBAL: Police have arrested a TikTok influencer for performing dangerous driving stunts, including drifting, in the parking area of Batu Kawan Stadium. The incident occurred at midnight yesterday, prompting swift action from authorities. Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou confirmed the arrest, stating that the 26-year-old suspect was apprehended around 12.20… Continue reading

NSC launches Safe Sports Code program for athlete safety in Malaysia

THE National Sports Council (NSC) has taken a proactive step to ensure athlete safety by launching a dedicated training program under the Safe Sports Code. The initiative aims to cultivate a secure sports environment by equipping officers with the skills to address risks and promote awareness. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Adam Adli Abd… Continue reading

Australian airlines cancel Bali flights after Mount Lewotobi eruption

JAKARTA: Several Australian airlines have cancelled flights to Bali after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted, sending volcanic ash up to 18 kilometres into the air. Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia announced the cancellations on Monday, citing safety concerns due to the ash cloud. The eruption occurred in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, disrupting air travel between… Continue reading

Thailand offers zero tariffs on US goods in new trade proposal

BANGKOK: Thailand has submitted a revised trade proposal to the United States, offering to eliminate tariffs on a significant number of American imports. The move aims to prevent the US from imposing a 36% levy on Thai goods after a temporary 10% cap expires on July 9. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira confirmed the updated proposal,… Continue reading

Euro zone bond yields rise as U.S. tariff deadline looms

LONDON: Euro zone long-dated bond yields inched higher on Monday as investors turned their attention to the looming U.S. tariff deadline, with officials hinting at a possible delay beyond July 9. Germany’s 10-year Bund yields rose 2 basis points to 2.584%, while U.S. 10-year Treasury yields remained steady at 4.3379%. President Donald Trump stated on… Continue reading

China boosts rural worker skills with new retraining plan

HONG KONG: China has introduced a new initiative to enhance the skills of rural workers, particularly women, as part of efforts to expand the agricultural sector and stimulate economic growth. The plan includes vocational education and retraining programs for domestic and caregiving roles, alongside measures to help rural migrants adapt to urban employment. The Ministry… Continue reading

Poland enforces border checks with Germany and Lithuania over migration concerns

WARSAW: Poland has implemented temporary border checks with Germany and Lithuania in response to increasing undocumented migration, further straining the EU’s Schengen zone. The move follows similar measures by the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak confirmed the controls are running smoothly, with 800 police officers, 200 gendarmerie soldiers, and 500 territorial army… Continue reading

South Korea seeks US port fee relief for car carriers amid trade concerns

SEOUL: South Korea and its automobile industry have formally requested exemption from new US port fees targeting foreign-built vehicle carriers. The fees, announced by the US Trade Representative on April 17, aim to penalise China-linked ships and fund domestic shipbuilding. However, they also affect non-Chinese carriers, raising concerns among global automakers. The Korea Automobile &… Continue reading

School van driver trapped, three students hurt in crash with trailer

JOHOR BAHRU: A school van carrying 22 students collided with a cement trailer on the southbound North-South Expressway near the Bandar Dato Onn exit this afternoon, leaving the driver trapped and three students injured. The crash occurred around 1pm, shortly after the students had been picked up from school. The driver of the trailer, a… Continue reading

Beyond the checkered flag

LET us be clear – Cinema at its commercial core is just a movie. It is fiction born from imagination, designed to make profits soar. This remains the fundamental reality of movies made for the masses. Yet, as someone inclined towards the literary, I find myself compelled to look past the spectacle, to delve into… Continue reading

Senior citizen acquitted of murder, escapes death sentence

PUTRAJAYA: A senior citizen was acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal today, overturning his conviction and death sentence for the murder of his disabled stepsister-in-law six years ago. The three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the circumstantial evidence presented during the trial was insufficient to uphold the conviction. Muhammad Johari Ng Abdullah, 66, had… Continue reading

Four injured in Johor school van and lorry collision

JOHOR BAHRU: Three children and a female school van driver sustained injuries in a collision with a trailer lorry carrying cement near the Bandar Dato’ Onn exit on the southbound PLUS Highway. The incident occurred earlier today, prompting an emergency response from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. According to Senior Fire Officer II Muhamad… Continue reading

Earning trust by ensuring accountability

SELANGOR Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has dismissed calls for a new investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire. He has pledged “no cover-ups” and announced a briefing for lawmakers today, stating the full report will be released once cleared. The MB has been quoted as saying: “Those who are unhappy can review… Continue reading

Malaysia leads ASEAN radioactive smuggling drill in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia is set to lead a multinational field training exercise this week, simulating responses to radioactive and nuclear material smuggling across ASEAN borders. The Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025 will take place at Jeti Maritim in Gelang Patah, marking Malaysia’s fourth hosting of the event. Deputy director-general of the Department of… Continue reading

Asman Shah appointed new Johor state secretary

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Deputy State Secretary (Development) Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman has officially taken his oath as the new Johor State Secretary. The appointment follows the departure of Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani, who has assumed the role of Comptroller of the Royal Household at Istana Negara effective July 1. The announcement was made… Continue reading

Selangor lulus pindaan RUU Enakmen Pentadbiran Agama Islam 2025

SHAH ALAM: Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Selangor meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Enakmen Pentadbiran Agama Islam (Negeri Selangor) (Pindaan) 2025 bagi memperjelas kriteria pelantikan anggota Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS). Pindaan ini turut menetapkan bahawa anggota Jawatankuasa Fatwa, Tauliah, dan Rayuan Tauliah mestilah dalam kalangan Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah. RUU tersebut diluluskan sebulat suara selepas dibahaskan… Continue reading