July 2025 – Page 135 – Thesundailymys

Aftercare crucial to help smokers quit

BY DEEPALAKSHMI MANICKAM PETALING JAYA: For Malaysians trying to quit smoking, the battle does not end with stubbing out the final cigarette. In fact, that is only the beginning. Without proper aftercare, powerful withdrawal symptoms and daily triggers could pull even the most determined quitters back into nicotine addiction within days. National Cancer Society Malaysia… Continue reading

Trump says Ukraine will need Patriot missiles for its defense, chides Putin

WASHINGTON/KYIV: U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine would need Patriot missiles for its defenses, after speaking with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, and voiced frustration over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to end the fighting. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he had a good call with Zelenskiy, repeating that he was “very… Continue reading

Ukraine says it hit Russian military airfield

KYIV: Ukraine’s special forces struck Russia’s Borisoglebsk military airfield in the Voronezh region on Saturday, hitting a glide bomb store and a trainer aircraft, the Ukrainian military said in a statement on social media. The military said that other aircraft were also likely hit, without giving details. “This airfield is the home base of enemy… Continue reading

Angkasa boosts cooperative movement via digitalisation and expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the national cooperative movement through digitalisation, improved product quality and the expansion of business networks across key strategic sectors. ANGKASA president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah said the empowerment of cooperatives is now being driven in line with the Malaysia… Continue reading

Call for joint action to advance global green economy

PETALING JAYA: UN-Habitat Assembly president Nga Kor Ming has called for bold, collaborative action to advance the global green economy, including joint international guidelines for green industrial buildings. His proposal during a bilateral meeting in Vienna recently with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) director-general Gerd Muller seeks to establish shared sustainability standards ahead of… Continue reading

Utamakan adab ziarah keluarga Allahyarham Nurly Sahirah – Mohd Na’im

JERTIH: Orang ramai yang menziarahi keluarga dan pusara Allahyarham Nurly Sahirah Azman, salah seorang mangsa kemalangan di Gerik bulan lepas, diingatkan supaya menjaga adab dan sensitiviti keluarga. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar menegaskan pentingnya menghindari perkara bertentangan agama meskipun teruja dengan kisah Allahyarham yang meninggal dalam keadaan… Continue reading

Umno fokus tawan semula kerusi dari Bersatu dan PAS dalam PRU

BATU PAHAT: Barisan Nasional (BN) merancang untuk mengambil semula beberapa kerusi Parlimen dan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) yang kini dikuasai oleh Bersatu dan PAS pada Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) akan datang. Pengerusi BN, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, berkata pelbagai kajian dan tinjauan akan dijalankan bagi mengenal pasti kerusi-kerusi berpotensi yang boleh dimenangi semula… Continue reading

Kerajaan Perak akan jumpa pemain industri vape sebelum larangan

TANJONG MALIM: Kerajaan negeri Perak akan mengadakan pertemuan dengan penggiat industri rokok elektronik atau vape sebelum membuat sebarang keputusan mengenai cadangan larangan penjualan produk itu. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Sumber Manusia, Kesihatan, Hal Ehwal Masyarakat India dan Integrasi Nasional Perak, A. Sivanesan, berkata kajian menyeluruh sedang dijalankan untuk memastikan langkah tersebut tidak menimbulkan masalah selepas dilaksanakan. “Kita… Continue reading

Op Padu 2.0 polis rampas produk logam haram RM96 juta

JOHOR: Operasi bersepadu Op Padu 2.0 berjaya merampas pelbagai produk logam dan peralatan bernilai lebih RM96 juta dalam serbuan ke atas enam kilang di tiga negeri. Barangan disita termasuk tetulang keluli, besi hollow section, mesin pemotong logam, serta tong gas. Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam (KDNKA) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Azmi Abu… Continue reading

Scientific workshop for conservation area in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU : In a significant step towards sustainable conservation, the Forest Research Centre of the Sabah Forestry Department, in partnership with Sawit Kinabalu Group’s Conservation and Biodiversity Unit, convened the second scientific expedition workshop for the Sungai Pin Conservation Area (SPnCA). Held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan, the gathering perused findings from… Continue reading

Malaysia catat potensi perdagangan RM100 juta di Festival New Zealand

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia mencatat potensi perdagangan bernilai RM100 juta untuk tempoh tiga tahun akan datang melalui penyertaan Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) dalam Festival Makanan dan Kebudayaan New Zealand 2025 (FFNZ25). Acara tersebut berlangsung di Auckland, New Zealand, dan berjaya menarik minat pelbagai pihak dengan 156 pertanyaan perniagaan serta nilai perdagangan segera mencecah RM34.36 juta.… Continue reading

Outrage as tourists turn Genting Highlands into rubbish dump

GENTING HIGHLANDS, one of Malaysia’s top tourist destinations, faces careless actions of irresponsible visitors who treat the scenic hilltop like a garbage dump. A TikTok video posted by @srsuperrocket1 captured the grim reality—rubbish strewn across the hillside, polluting what should be a peaceful, picturesque retreat. Clearly frustrated, the man in the video appealed to the… Continue reading

Angkasa fokus digitalisasi, pemerkasaan produk dan perluas niaga koperasi

KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) menegaskan komitmennya untuk memperkasa gerakan koperasi negara menerusi agenda digitalisasi, peningkatan kualiti produk serta peluasan jaringan perniagaan dalam pelbagai sektor strategik. Presidennya Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah berkata usaha tersebut digerakkan selari dengan Dasar Koperasi Malaysia (DAKoM) 2030, Dasar Keusahawanan Nasional 2030 dan Pelan Digitalisasi Koperasi… Continue reading

Brazil starlet Estevao ‘ready’ for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach

PALMEIRAS coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday. Estevao, 18, scored a fantastic equaliser in the Club World Cup quarter-final between the teams… Continue reading

Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia’s Taliban recognition

KABUL: Russia’s decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot. Russia became the first country to acknowledge the Taliban authorities on Thursday, after a gradual building of ties that included removing their “terrorist… Continue reading

Liverpool teammates gather in Portugal for Jota funeral

LIVERPOOL players were gathering in the small Portuguese town of Gondomar on Saturday for the funeral of their English Premier League soccer teammate Diogo Jota, who died with his younger brother in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. Club captain Virgil Van Dijk, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and manager Arne Slot were among teammates past… Continue reading

Malaysian trucker donates rare Rh-negative blood for 33 years

TANJONG MALIM: A lorry driver’s accident 34 years ago led him to a lifelong mission of donating his rare Rh-negative blood, a type difficult to find in Malaysia. S. Shanmugam, 54, has since given blood 54 times, becoming the largest donor of this rare blood type to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB). Shanmugam discovered his… Continue reading

Feeling a bit of Zimbabwe in Rabat, Vincent claims two-shot lead

Scott Vincent is enjoying a solid 2025 – finishing inside the top 12 in seven of his 10 worldwide starts. Playing on African soil and on a golf course that has grass imported from his home country Zimbabwe, could just be the tonic that secures his first win of the season as he took a… Continue reading

Modern police force needs strategic reforms to tackle crime – Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has emphasised the need for strategic reforms to build a modern and professional police force capable of addressing evolving security threats. He stressed that law enforcement must adapt to new challenges such as cybercrime, financial fraud, and transnational crimes through continuous investment… Continue reading

Potensi industri kerang Sabah jana RM34.4 juta setahun

TUARAN: Industri kerang di Sabah berpotensi menjana pendapatan tahunan sebanyak RM34.4 juta berdasarkan anggaran pendaratan 3,240 metrik tan setahun dengan pulangan pelaburan tujuh kali ganda. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata projek baharu dilancarkan bagi merealisasikan potensi ini melalui pembangunan ekonomi biru. Projek Pembangunan Sumber dan Industri Kerang Sabah bertujuan membuka peluang ekonomi setempat… Continue reading

Galeri Nurly Sahirah di UPSI jadi inspirasi Huffaz Al-Quran

JERTIH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) akan menubuhkan galeri khas sebagai penghargaan kepada pelajarnya, Allahyarham Nurly Sahirah Azman, yang meninggal dunia dalam kemalangan bas di Gerik, Perak, bulan lalu. Galeri Nurly Sahirah akan ditempatkan di Institut Pendidikan Tahfiz dan Turath Islami (I-Furqan) UPSI yang dijangka siap pada 2027. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal… Continue reading

Coconut water seller injured after car crashes into stall in Kuala Kangsar

IPOH: A coconut water seller was injured when her roadside stall was hit by a car driven by an elderly couple in front of the district police quarters in Kuala Kangsar this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the 73-year-old driver of the Proton Saga and his… Continue reading

Rang undang-undang tambah ahli DUN Sarawak dibentang 7 Julai – Speaker

KUCHING: Rang undang-undang untuk menambah bilangan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sarawak akan dibentangkan pada persidangan khas Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) pada 7 Julai ini, susulan peningkatan ketara jumlah pengundi serta perubahan dalam jangkaan masyarakat terhadap wakil rakyat. Yang Dipertua DUN Sarawak Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar berkata peningkatan jumlah pengundi itu adalah hasil… Continue reading

Sabah cockle industry potential hits RM34.4 million annually

TUARAN: The cockle industry in Sabah holds significant economic potential, with projections indicating an annual revenue of RM34.4 million based on an estimated yield of 3,240 tonnes per year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted this opportunity during the launch of the Sabah Shellfish Resource and Industry Development Project. The initiative aims to stimulate… Continue reading

Pendakwaan kemuka 24 alasan rayuan terhadap keputusan mahkamah bebaskan Isa Samad

PUTRAJAYA: Pihak pendakwaan mengemukakan 24 alasan dalam petisyen rayuannya mengapa Mahkamah Rayuan terkhilaf apabila membebaskan bekas Pengerusi Felda Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad daripada sembilan pertuduhan rasuah. Dalam petisyen yang difailkan di Mahkamah Persekutuan pada 26 Jun, pihak pendakwaan memohon agar keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi pada 2012 dikembalikan yang mendapati Mohd Isa bersalah dan menjatuhkan… Continue reading

ECRL project hits 85% progress, on track for 2027 launch

KUALA LUMPUR: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has achieved 85 per cent progress, with Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) directed to ensure smooth implementation. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar emphasised the need to prevent disruptions, such as rail encroachments, which could delay the project’s targeted early… Continue reading

IOI City Mall turns car park into Friday prayer space

AS a Muslim-majority country, Friday prayers hold deep significance in Malaysia, and IOI City Mall in Putrajaya has found a unique way to accommodate this weekly religious obligation. In what has become something of a tradition, the mall converts part of its parking area into a prayer space every Friday. A recent Threads post by… Continue reading

MBDK and 99 Speedmart target 700 blood bags for HTAR in Klang

KLANG: The Royal Klang City Council (MBDK) and 99 Speedmart Retail Holdings Bhd have joined forces in a blood donation campaign aiming to gather 700 bags of blood for Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR). The initiative seeks to support the hospital’s monthly requirement of 3,000 blood bags, ensuring all blood types are available for patients… Continue reading

Projek ECRL siap 85 peratus, MRL digesa pantau kelancaran projek – KSN

MALAYSIA Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) diminta memantau dengan rapi pelaksanaan projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL), yang kini telah mencapai kemajuan sebanyak 85 peratus. Perkara itu dinyatakan oleh Ketua Setiausaha Negara (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar dalam Mesyuarat Ahli Lembaga Pengarah kali ke-32 sempena pemukiman MRL yang bermula semalam di Melaka. Beliau… Continue reading

No cause for alarm over Zii Jia, says NSC chief

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) says there is nothing to worry about the ‘strange’ actions of professional singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia, which raised questions after he shared several mysterious sketches on social media yesterday. NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin said the council as well as Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh had… Continue reading

Two criminals killed in police shoot-out at Jitra expressway

JITRA: Two men suspected of involvement in violent crimes were killed in a shoot-out with police at the North-South Expressway entrance ramp earlier today. The incident occurred at 8.05 am after patrolling officers spotted a suspicious four-wheel-drive vehicle. Kedah police chief Datuk Fisol Salleh stated that the suspects opened fire when ordered to stop, leading… Continue reading

Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund renew rivalry in CWC quarterfinals

BIG clubs meeting in big matches. That’s the recent history for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, who continue their rivalry in a Club World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday at East Rutherford, N.J. Real Madrid recorded a 5-2 win over Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League in October 2024, four months after they defeated the German… Continue reading

Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund renew rivalry in CWC quarterfinals

Prosecution lists 24 grounds to appeal Isa Samad’s acquittal

PUTRAJAYA: The prosecution has outlined 24 grounds in its appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad of nine corruption charges. The petition, filed at the Federal Court on June 26, seeks to reinstate the High Court’s 2021 verdict, which found Isa guilty and sentenced… Continue reading

Prosecution lists 24 grounds to appeal Isa Samad’s acquittal

Bill to increase Sarawak assembly seats at special sitting on Monday

KUCHING: The Sarawak Assembly will see a Bill tabled on Monday to increase the number of state constituencies, a move that would subsequently see a proportionate increase in elected reps Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar today said the one-day sitting was requested by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. “The premier has requested… Continue reading

Bill to increase Sarawak assembly seats at special sitting on Monday

Own goal propels Chelsea past Palmeiras, into CWC semis

A late own goal lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Friday, sending the Premier League club to the Club World Cup semifinals. An 83rd-minute shot by Chelsea’s Malo Gusto from the right side deflected off Palmeiras defenders Richard Rios and Agustin Giay. Goalkeeper Weverton was unable to control the caroming… Continue reading

Own goal propels Chelsea past Palmeiras, into CWC semis

Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype

TOKYO: Japan’s government on Saturday warned of more possible strong earthquakes in waters southwest of its main islands, but urged the public not to believe unfounded predictions of a major disaster. Authorities on Friday evacuated some residents from remote islands close to the epicentre of a 5.5-magnitude quake off the tip of the southernmost main… Continue reading

Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype

Aniq eyes gold in India for ticket to Glasgow Commonwealth Games

NATIONAL weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan is aiming to qualify on merit for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games next year. Mohamad Aniq, an Olympian, said that to realise his dream, he needs to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in India this August. “If I want to qualify on merit (for the Glasgow Commonwealth… Continue reading

Aniq eyes gold in India for ticket to Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. He said the United States “pretty much” has a deal on the sale of the TikTok short-video app. “I think we’re gonna start Monday or Tuesday…talking to China, perhaps… Continue reading

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week

Dua suspek penjenayah maut dalam tembak-menembak dengan polis di Jitra

JITRA: Dua lelaki disyaki penjenayah maut dalam kejadian berbalas tembakan dengan anggota polis di susur masuk Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) di sini pagi tadi. Kejadian berlaku sekitar jam 8.05 pagi selepas polis mengesan sebuah kenderaan pacuan empat roda yang mencurigakan. Ketua Polis Kedah Datuk Fisol Salleh berkata, suspek enggan mematuhi arahan polis dan melepaskan tembakan… Continue reading

Trump says Iran has not agreed to inspections, give up enrichment

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had not agreed to inspections of its nuclear program or to give up enriching uranium. He told reporters aboard Air Force One that he believed Tehran’s nuclear program had been set back permanently although Iran could restart it at a different location. Trump said he would… Continue reading

Trump says Iran has not agreed to inspections, give up enrichment

MSN sahkan Zii Jia dalam keadaan baik, sedia hulur bantuan

MAJLIS SUKAN NEGARA (MSN) mengesahkan pemain perseorangan profesional Lee Zii Jia berada dalam keadaan baik dan tiada perkara yang perlu dibimbangkan mengenai tindakannya berkongsi beberapa lakaran misteri di media sosial semalam. Ketua Pengarah MSN Jefri Ngadirin berkata pihaknya selain Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh sudah menghubungi Team LZJ bagi mendapatkan kepastian mengapa Zii Jia… Continue reading

Dalai Lama says he hopes to live for another 40 years

DHARAMSHALA: The elderly Dalai Lama on Saturday said that he hopes to live for another 40 years until he is about 130 years old, days after he sought to allay speculation over his succession by saying he would reincarnate upon his death. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader was speaking during a ceremony organised by his… Continue reading