July 2025 – Page 144 – Thesundailymys

US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty

WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, government data showed Thursday, with both imports and exports declining as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shock waves through the economy and snagged supply chains. The world’s biggest economy logged an overall trade gap of $71.5 billion, in the month after Trump imposed… Continue reading

Klopp ‘heartbroken’ by Diogo Jota’s death

FORMER Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he was “heartbroken” to learn Diogo Jota, who he signed in 2020, had died with his younger brother Andre in a car crash on Thursday. Diogo Jota, 28, died alongside Andre after their vehicle veered off a motorway in northern Spain before bursting into flames. Klopp, who is Red… Continue reading

BBC to stop showing ‘high-risk’ acts live after Bob Vylan row

LONDON: The BBC said Thursday it would no longer live-broadcast musical performances deemed “high risk” following controversy over the behaviour of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan during their Glastonbury set. The British broadcaster has attracted criticism for having failed to pull a livestream of the performance after its frontman made anti-Israel comments at the festival in… Continue reading

France fines Shein 40 mn euros over ‘deceptive’ sales practices

PARIS: France announced Thursday a record 40 million-euro fine against e-commerce giant Shein over “deceptive commercial practices” after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental impact. The French competition and anti-fraud office said the investigation found Shein used “deceptive commercial practices towards consumers regarding… price reductions”, with the… Continue reading

Jota death to be marked by minute’s silence at Portugal Women’s Euro 2025 game

PORTUGAL players were heartbroken ahead of their Women’s Euro 2025 game against Spain on Thursday where a minute’s silence will be observed following the death of Portuguese national men’s team striker Diogo Jota in a car accident. “One of our own,“ Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. “Diogo wasn’t just a star. It was… Continue reading

Pengarah kerajaan Kelantan bakal didakwa rasuah – SPRM

KOTA BHARU: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan mendakwa seorang pengarah di jabatan kerajaan pusat di Kelantan dalam masa terdekat atas dakwaan salah guna kuasa, rasuah, dan tuntutan palsu. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata pengarah berkenaan, yang hampir bersara, akan didakwa selepas timbalan pendakwa raya bersetuju dengan cadangan pertuduhan. “Saya tidak mahu… Continue reading

Tennis-Murray’s autographed shirt from 2013 Wimbledon final up for auction

ANDY Murray’s match-worn shirt from his historic 2013 Wimbledon triumph could soon adorn the wall of a lucky fan’s home, for the right price, after it was put up for auction along with other pieces of sporting memorabilia from the tournament. Murray, 38, claimed two of his three Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon and ended… Continue reading

PGA serbu lombong emas haram di Gua Musang, rampasan RM1 juta

KOTA BHARU: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) berjaya mematahkan kegiatan perlombongan emas haram di Kampung Pulai, Gua Musang, dengan merampas pelbagai peralatan dan jentera berat bernilai lebih RM1 juta. Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah ini dilaksanakan selepas menerima aduan awam dan maklumat risikan mengenai aktiviti haram tersebut. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid,… Continue reading

Kemalangan bas di Ayer Hitam libatkan 45 pekerja Indonesia dari Lombok

BATU PAHAT: Sebuah bas persiaran terlibat dalam kemalangan di Kilometer 80.7 Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) berhampiran Ayer Hitam, membawa 45 pekerja ladang warga Indonesia yang baru tiba dari Lombok. Kejadian berlaku tengah malam tadi dan turut melibatkan dua lori lain. Menurut Konsul Pejabat Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia Johor Bahru, Jati Heri Winarto, pekerja tersebut adalah sebahagian… Continue reading

Police uncover RM5m drugs hidden in cow dung in Kelantan raids

PASIR MAS: Police uncovered a major drug trafficking operation after discovering over 35.4 kilograms of ‘pil kuda’ concealed in a pile of cow dung during raids in Pasir Mas and Tumpat. The drugs, valued at RM5.04 million, were seized alongside luxury items worth RM1.1 million. Acting Director of Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN),… Continue reading

JAKIM ready to assist Melaka in verifying calligraphy in mosques, surau

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is ready to work with the Islamic religious authorities in Melaka to assist in reviewing and verifying calligraphy in mosques and surau in the state, following claims of spelling errors in the Kufic script for the word ‘Allah’. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs)… Continue reading

Reaction to death of Liverpool and Portugal player Jota

FOLLOWING are quotes and reaction to the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, in a car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain on Thursday: LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. “The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road… Continue reading

Malaysia’s CYDES 2025 boosts regional cybersecurity collaboration

PUTRAJAYA: The Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025 has reinforced Malaysia’s position as a growing cybersecurity hub, drawing international participation and strategic partnerships to enhance digital resilience. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar stated that the event marked a key step in Malaysia’s cyber-resilience journey, attracting over… Continue reading

Anwar holds talks with Italian PM Meloni to boost bilateral ties

ROME: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded a guard of honour upon his arrival at Chigi Palace, the official residence of his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, on Thursday. Anwar, who arrived here on Tuesday for a three-day working visit to Italy, was received by Meloni before the national anthems of both countries were… Continue reading

Pesara ATM mohon kebenaran merayu kes pelarasan pencen di Mahkamah Persekutuan

PUTRAJAYA: Sebanyak 50 pesara Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) telah memfailkan permohonan kebenaran merayu di Mahkamah Persekutuan berhubung kes tuntutan pelarasan pencen mereka. Peguam Mohamed Hanif Khatri Abdulla mengesahkan notis usul telah difailkan hari ini, dengan tarikh pengurusan kes ditetapkan pada 4 Ogos. Permohonan tersebut memfokuskan dua persoalan undang-undang berkaitan pelarasan pencen. Pada 4 Jun lalu,… Continue reading

Jovian Mandagie diisytihar bankrap gagal bayar pinjaman RM5 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini mengisytiharkan pereka fesyen terkenal Datuk Jovian Mandagie bankrap hari ini ekoran kegagalannya melunaskan pinjaman persahabatan berjumlah RM5.28 juta termasuk faedah kepada syarikat pembinaan Cekap Air Sdn Bhd. Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Muhammad Faisal Zulkifli mengeluarkan perintah berkenaan selepas membenarkan petisyen pemiutang yang difailkan oleh syarikat tersebut pada 20 November 2024.… Continue reading

Company director detained for RM75m money laundering in fibre project

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured a four-day remand order against a company director with the title “Datuk” for suspected money laundering involving RM75 million. The case is tied to a fibre network development project. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted the remand until July 6 following the suspect’s arrest at the MACC headquarters… Continue reading

Digital Ministry to harmonise digital ecosystem across states – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry is working to unify and scale up initiatives across states and agencies to drive Malaysia’s digital economy, said its Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the government is actively engaging with state governments and stakeholders, both locally and abroad, to identify best practices and enhance platform integration. “We are travelling… Continue reading

Bus accident in Ayer Hitam involved 45 Indonesian workers

BATU PAHAT: A tour bus transporting 45 Indonesian plantation workers was involved in a serious accident at Kilometer 80.7 of the North-South Expressway near Ayer Hitam early this morning. The workers had just arrived from Lombok, Indonesia, and were en route to Johor Bahru when the collision occurred. According to Jati Heri Winarto, Consul of… Continue reading

Lelaki didakwa bunuh rakan serumah di Mahkamah Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Seorang lelaki berusia 41 tahun didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini atas kesalahan membunuh rakan serumahnya di Kampung Kubu Gajah, Sungai Buloh bulan lepas. Faisal Abdul Aziz mengangguk faham setelah pertuduhan dibacakan kepadanya. Tiada pengakuan direkodkan daripada tertuduh kerana kes ini berada di bawah bidang kuasa Mahkamah Tinggi. Faisal didakwa membunuh… Continue reading

Penang open to renegotiating Karpal Singh Drive reclamation project

BATU KAWAN: The Penang government has expressed willingness to renegotiate the proposed land reclamation project off Karpal Singh Drive following concerns raised by the NGO ProtectKarpal. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the state remains committed to adhering to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process before making any final decisions. Chow clarified that the… Continue reading

Mahkamah Persekutuan benarkan ikat jamin RM50k untuk dua tahanan SOSMA

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini membenarkan ikat jamin RM50,000 seorang ke atas dua ahli perniagaan yang didakwa menganggotai kumpulan jenayah terancang di bawah Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-Langkah Khas) (SOSMA). Keputusan dibuat dengan majoriti 2-1 oleh panel tiga hakim. Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan menyatakan bahawa kedua-dua tertuduh, S. Hemanathan (31) dan N. Nithiyan… Continue reading

Empat individu termasuk warga Vietnam didakwa edar dadah di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Empat individu termasuk dua wanita warga Vietnam didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret di sini atas pertuduhan mengedar dan memiliki pelbagai jenis dadah dengan jumlah berat melebihi 13 kilogram. Kesemua tertuduh tidak mengaku salah selepas pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Majistret A Shaarmini. Tertuduh terdiri daripada Ching Hin Leong, 46, Tay Wei Bin, 36, Pham Thi… Continue reading

Fashion designer Jovian Mandagie declared bankrupt in RM5.28m loan case

KUALA LUMPUR: Fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie has been declared bankrupt by the High Court for failing to settle a RM5.28 million loan, including interest, owed to engineering firm Cekap Air Sdn Bhd. The decision was delivered by Senior Assistant Registrar Muhammad Faisal Zulkifli following a creditor’s petition filed on November 20, 2024. Cekap Air’s… Continue reading

France says Iran sanctions decision depends on detainees’ release

PARIS: France said on Thursday it would decide whether to reimpose sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme depending on whether Tehran released two French detainees charged with spying for Israel. “Freeing Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris is an absolute priority for us,“ Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said. “We have always told our interlocutors from… Continue reading

Russian deputy navy chief killed in Kursk region

MOSCOW: A high-ranking Russian general serving as deputy commander of the navy was killed during “combat operations” in the Kursk region, officials said Thursday, amid ongoing fighting in the area. Mikhail Gudkov, 42, had served in the military since 2000 and was made “Hero of the Russian Federation” by President Vladimir Putin in 2023 —… Continue reading

Austria deports Syrian convict in EU first since Assad fall

VIENNA: Austria on Thursday deported a Syrian criminal convict back to Syria, becoming the first EU country to do so officially “in recent years”, the interior ministry said. Austria has been pushing to be able to deport Syrians back since the ouster of Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad in December. “The deportation carried out today is… Continue reading

Denmark says will do ‘everything we can’ to help Ukraine join EU

AARHUS: Denmark will do everything in its power to help Ukraine join the EU, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Thursday as she welcomed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. “Ukraine belongs in the European Union. It is in both Denmark’s and Europe’s interest,“ Frederiksen, who has been a fervent supporter of Ukraine, said in a statement. “Therefore,… Continue reading

Retired MAF personnel seek Federal Court appeal on pension adjustment

PUTRAJAYA: Fifty retired Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel have filed an application in the Federal Court to seek leave to appeal against a recent Court of Appeal decision regarding their pension adjustment claims. The case revolves around disparities in pension rates for those who retired before and after January 1, 2013. Lawyer Mohamed Hanif Khatri… Continue reading

Stellantis recalls 636,000 units over diesel engine

CHARTRES-DE-BRETAGNE: US-European automaker Stellantis group has begun a recall of hundreds of thousands of Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Opel and DS cars equipped with the 1.5 BlueHDi diesel engine, a group spokesperson told AFP Thursday. Produced between 2017 and 2023, the models concerned have experienced problems with the timing chain that synchronises the opening and closing… Continue reading

Spring pollen hit ‘extreme’ levels in Europe: EU monitor

PARIS: Pollen levels were so extreme in parts of Europe during spring that even people not known to suffer allergies felt the effects of hay fever, new data showed on Thursday. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) observed a seasonal rise in grass and olive pollen release and transport across southern Europe and “extreme levels”… Continue reading

Hong Kong to tighten prison rules, citing national security

HONG KONG: Hong Kong proposed new rules on Thursday that could restrict prisoners from seeing certain visitors and lawyers, changes that officials say are needed to combat “national security risks”. The city’s prison population has swelled in recent years after authorities arrested more than 10,200 people in connection with the huge and sometimes violent pro-democracy… Continue reading

European companies urge EU to delay AI rules

BRUSSELS: Dozens of Europe’s biggest companies urged the EU to hit the pause button on its landmark AI rules on Thursday, warning that going too fast could harm the bloc’s ability to lead in the global AI race. The European Union’s sweeping rules on artificial intelligence entered into force last year but the bloc has… Continue reading

Subsidy reform must be done gradually with inclusion as core principle: Expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Subsidy reform is often considered a necessity, especially as governments grapple with fiscal constraints. however, the way subsidies are targeted can have serious implications for the poor. Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid, research fellow at Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (Ikmas), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. said targeted subsidies frequently fail to reach the most… Continue reading

Afghan Taliban deny role in US citizen disappearance

Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Thursday denied involvement in the disappearance of a US citizen in Kabul, after Washington announced a $5 million reward for information on his whereabouts. Mahmood Shah Habibi, an Afghan-American businessman who worked for a telecommunications firm, was abducted along with his driver in the Afghan capital in 2022, according to… Continue reading

Asean robot challenge boosts regional youth innovation – Hannah

KOTA BHARU: The ASEAN Youth Robot Challenge 2025 (ASEAN Y-RoboC’25) is not just a robotics competition but a platform to highlight the importance of digital innovation and strengthen the preparedness of the future workforce, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She said the programme represents a regional movement that reflects the spirit of unity,… Continue reading

US aircraft carrier makes Philippines port call

MANILA: The nuclear-powered US carrier George Washington arrived off the Philippine capital Thursday for a port visit, as the two allies increase defence cooperation aimed at contesting China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea. The Nimitz-class vessel’s port call came the same day that China’s first domestically produced aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into… Continue reading

UOB, FMM, SMF in pact to spur cross-border manufacturing projects, investments

PETALING JAYA: In a move to bolster regional economic integration and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, UOB signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) at the Asean Conference in Singapore today. The strategic partnership aims to strengthen the Malaysia-Singapore manufacturing corridor… Continue reading

Family’s picnic turns scary after hearing tiger roaring at Bentong Dam

WHAT began as a peaceful weekend fishing picnic quickly turned into a frightening encounter for a family at Kelau Dam, Bentong, after they heard the unmistakable roar of a tiger nearby. In a TikTok video shared by Suraya Offman, her family is seen taking shelter inside their car, prioritising safety after the chilling sound disrupted… Continue reading

National AI regulatory framework expected to be tabled by second half of next year: Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The national AI regulatory framework is expected to be tabled by the second half of next year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said Malaysia needs AI governance, but it has not yet been decided if this will involve new legislation, regulations, or just standards. “I hope to get something tabled. If… Continue reading

Targeted SST expansion to curb price cascading effect, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) scope is designed to minimise the cascading effect on goods prices by focusing on specific items rather than imposing a blanket increase, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He emphasised that daily necessities remain unaffected, ensuring public affordability. Amir Hamzah highlighted… Continue reading

Jalan Ismail Sultan heading to Stulang closed nightly until July 16

JOHOR BAHRU: Jalan Ismail Sultan heading towards Stulang, will be fully closed to all vehicles nightly from tonight until July 16 to make way for construction works under the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project. In a Facebook post, RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO) said the closure will take place daily from 10pm to 5am,… Continue reading

Kelington collaborates with Petronas CCS Solutions to explore carbon capture technologies

KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated engineering solutions provider, Kelington Group Berhad, via its subsidiary, Ace Gases Marketing Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS). The collaboration will explore joint value propositions through a feasibility study leveraging Ace Gases’ expertise in carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) logistics and facility operations. This… Continue reading

GFM Services acquires 60% of Shapadu Energy

KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated facilities management (IFM) services provider GFM Services Bhd signed a conditional share sale agreement with Shapadu Corporation Sdn Bhd to acquire a 60% equity interest in Shapadu Energy Sdn Bhd for RM30 million. The acquisition follows the signing of the heads of agreement by both parties in December 2024. GFM Services group… Continue reading

M’sian firms bag RM450m potential digital exports to Indonesia

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) continues to drive the nation’s digital economy across Asean, strengthening regional cooperation and market access for Malaysian companies. The agency’s latest initiative under the DEX CONNEX Indonesia programme brought 83 Malaysian tech companies into the Indonesian market, which generated more than RM450 million in digital export opportunities. DEX… Continue reading

First roadblock for German government over electricity tax

BERLIN: The new German government faced its first major roadblock on Thursday after its constituent parties failed to defuse an internal row over whether to reduce electricity prices for individual consumers. Despite holding a meeting for more than five hours late into Wednesday evening, the conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) failed… Continue reading

Japan urges evacuation of small island as 1,000 quakes hit region

TOKYO: Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area. Residents were urged to evacuate to “a school playground in Akuseki Island”, a municipal official told AFP. Akuseki is part of the Tokara… Continue reading

Cabinet addresses ATS drug abuse among youth in Malaysia

KOTA BHARU: The growing issue of Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) addiction among young Malaysians has reached the Cabinet level, according to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She revealed that the government is working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to tackle online drug sales, which are increasingly targeting minors. “The current trend… Continue reading

Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel

PARIS: French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of people at the start of a summer holiday season. The DGAC civil aviation authority has asked airlines to cancel some of their flights to ensure there are enough controllers on duty. The… Continue reading

Merz urges EU to strike ‘quick, simple’ tariff deal with US

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday urged the European Union to strike a “quick and simple” deal on tariffs with the United States, with just days to go before a negotiating deadline. “It is better to achieve a quick and simple solution than a lengthy and complicated one that remains in the negotiation stage… Continue reading