July 2025 – Page 145 – Thesundailymys

Strong cooperation between KBS and Kelantan drives SUKMA 2028 preparations – Hannah Yeoh

THE preparations for the 2028 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Kelantan are progressing smoothly, thanks to the strong collaboration between the state government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS). Minister Hannah Yeoh said a meeting had been held between the KBS secretary-general and the Kelantan state secretary, and cooperation between both parties is now… Continue reading

Police seize RM10.5 million contraband in Kuching raids

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) uncovered contraband worth over RM10 million in a major crackdown on smuggling activities in Kuching, Sarawak. The operation, conducted yesterday, targeted two storage facilities used to hoard illegal goods. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim confirmed the arrests of three… Continue reading

Polis rampas rokok, minuman keras bernilai RM10 juta di Kuching

KUCHING: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) berjaya merampas barangan bernilai lebih RM10 juta dalam operasi bersepadu membanteras aktiviti penyeludupan dan pengedaran rokok serta minuman keras tanpa kastam di sekitar Kuching, Sarawak. Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam (JKDNKA) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim, berkata operasi itu melibatkan dua serbuan serentak di stor… Continue reading

Bus operators must enforce seat belt rules for passenger safety

KUALA TERENGGANU: Public bus operators must enforce stricter compliance with seat belt regulations to enhance passenger safety. The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) emphasizes that the mandatory rule is not just a legal requirement but a step toward fostering a safety-conscious culture. Mohammad Fakhri Mansor, APAD Eastern Region head, stated that the agency actively conducts… Continue reading

335 cases submitted to KPDN by enforcement agencies as of May

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 335 cases have been handed over to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) by enforcement agencies between January 1 and May 31, 2025. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali revealed this during a press conference following the Strategic Partner Appreciation Ceremony held… Continue reading

SPRM tahan pengarah syarikat disyaki ubah wang haram RM75 juta

PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) menahan seorang pengarah syarikat bergelar Datuk disyaki terlibat dalam kegiatan pengubahan wang haram berjumlah kira-kira RM75 juta. Kes ini membabitkan projek pembangunan rangkaian fiber. Suspek lelaki berusia 50-an itu diberi perintah reman selama empat hari hingga 6 Julai oleh Majistret Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin di Mahkamah Majistret di sini. Tangkapan… Continue reading

KPDN Perak rampas 225 tong LPG tanpa permit bernilai RM466,895

IPOH: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Perak merampas 225 tong gas petroleum cecair (LPG) pelbagai saiz serta dua lori bernilai RM466,895.65 dalam operasi di Zarib Industrial Park dan Tanjung Malim. Pengarah KPDN Perak Datuk Kamalludin Ismail berkata operasi Op Gasak itu menemui 14 tong LPG berkapasiti 50 kilogram (kg), 171 tong… Continue reading

Federal court grants RM50k bail to businessmen in organised crime case

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has approved bail of RM50,000 each for two businessmen facing charges of involvement in an organised crime group, pending their trial. A three-member panel, led by Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, delivered the decision in a 2-1 majority ruling. The court imposed strict conditions, requiring the accused to wear… Continue reading

M’sia sets medical milestone with conjoined twin separation in 13-hour surgery

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian surgeons have achieved another milestone in paediatric medicine by successfully separating three-month-old conjoined twins at Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA), a government hospital in Kuala Lumpur that specialises in paediatrics and obstetrics & gynaecology. According to a statement posted on HTA’s official Facebook page, the male twins were born with a rare condition… Continue reading

MPKS gempur premis warga asing dalam operasi bersepadu di Kuala Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Selangor (MPKS) melancarkan operasi bersepadu menggempur tiga premis perniagaan yang dikendalikan warga asing di Sungai Buloh dan Sungai Sembilang, Jeram. Operasi itu melibatkan kedai barangan lusuh, pusat cuci kenderaan, dan restoran. Pengarah Jabatan Penguatkuasaan MPKS Mohamad Lutfi Mislah Hudin berkata operasi tersebut dijalankan bersama Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) dan Suruhanjaya… 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: PORTUGAL PRIME MINISTER LUIS MONTENEGRO “The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal’s name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. I… Continue reading

Stop normalising immorality in personal freedom, urges Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR: The normalisation of immoral behaviour under the guise of personal freedom must be addressed urgently, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He emphasised the need for society to uphold moral and spiritual values amid growing concerns over rising HIV cases among students. Recent data revealed… Continue reading

Imigresen tahan tujuh warga China terlibat judi dalam talian di Kedah

ALOR SETAR: Jabatan Imigresen Kedah berjaya menahan tujuh lelaki warga China dan dua lelaki tempatan dalam serbuan di sebuah rumah di Taman Desa Seraya semalam. Mereka disyaki terlibat dalam aktiviti perjudian dalam talian. Pengarah Imigresen Kedah, Mohd Ridzzuan Mohd Zain, berkata kesemua warga China itu didapati melanggar syarat pas yang sah, manakala dua warga tempatan… Continue reading

Man charged with murder of housemate in Shah Alam court

SHAH ALAM: A 41-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his housemate last month. Faisal Abdul Aziz acknowledged the charge when it was read before Magistrate Mohamad Redza Azhar Rezali. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The accused is… Continue reading

Japan plans ‘world first’ deep-sea mineral extraction

TOKYO: Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday. Earlier this week the country pledged to work with the United States, India and Australia to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, as… Continue reading

Meta says will appeal ‘unlawful’ EU fine

BRUSSELS: Facebook owner Meta said it will appeal a 200-million-euro fine slapped on it by the EU after the bloc accused the company of breaking digital competition rules. The EU fined Meta in April over its “pay or consent” system because of how it said the company used personal data on Facebook and Instagram. “This… Continue reading

Vietnamese nationals among four charged with drug trafficking in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Four individuals, including two Vietnamese nationals, were charged in court today over drug trafficking and possession involving more than 13 kg of narcotics. The case, linked to a major drug bust by Johor police, could result in severe penalties, including the death sentence. The accused—Ching Hin Leong, 46, Tay Wei Bin, 36, Pham… Continue reading

Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine, hit military office

KYIV: Russian attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava killed two people, wounded nearly a dozen and also struck a military recruitment centre, officials said Thursday. The Ukrainian army reported there were “dead and wounded” at the recruitment office. Moscow has stepped up its drone and missile bombardments on Ukraine as peace talks stall… Continue reading

Kuching’s century-old cemetery revamp to boost heritage and recreation

KLANG: The Kuching Hokkien Association and Fairy Park Group have signed an agreement to revitalise a century-old cemetery, shifting perceptions of such spaces from eerie to heritage-rich recreational hubs. The project aims to beautify the 15-acre site, making it more welcoming for visitors, especially during the annual Tomb-Sweeping Day (Ching Ming Festival). Association president Datuk… Continue reading

Indonesia to boost US imports to avoid tougher tariffs: minister

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s chief economic minister told AFP on Thursday that Jakarta would step up its energy, agriculture and merchandise imports from the United States to avoid tougher tariffs due to come into force next week. Trump announced sweeping, harsher-than-expected global levies in April, punishing allies like security partner Indonesia for running a trade surplus with… Continue reading

Top China official says US defence chief ‘inciting conflict’

BEIJING: A senior Chinese official accused the United States defence chief on Thursday of “inciting confrontation and conflict” after he urged American allies to bolster their militaries to counter Beijing. China and the United States last month said they had reached an understanding on a trade deal — a truce after bruising tit-for-tat tariffs on… Continue reading

Malaysia explores global guidelines for low-carbon industrial parks

VIENNA: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, serving as UN-Habitat assembly president, has urged innovative strategies for a green economy. During the World Cities Summit 2025, here, he met with UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller to discuss joint efforts in developing low-carbon industrial parks. The minister proposed an international framework where UN-Habitat promotes… Continue reading

Ferrari unveils the Amalfi

MARANELLO has officially introduced the Ferrari Amalfi, the latest addition to its prestigious line-up and the successor to the Ferrari Roma. This new front-mid-engine V8 2+ coupé reimagines modern sportiness with an emphasis on performance, versatility, and design sophistication, marking a new chapter in Ferrari’s legacy of grand tourers. The Amalfi is powered by the… Continue reading

Bukit Aman takes over Ipoh murder case linked to organised crime

IPOH: The Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) of Bukit Aman has taken over the probe into the murder of a 57-year-old man found with stab and gunshot wounds at a residence in Taman Tasek Damai on June 24. Perak Police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin confirmed the decision, citing links to an organised crime syndicate.… Continue reading

Porsche expands 911 line-up with new AWD Carrera 4S and Targa 4S models

PORSCHE has unveiled three new additions to its 911 family, introducing the latest Carrera 4S in both coupé and cabriolet forms, alongside the Targa 4S. Positioned just below the high-performance GTS variants, the new models double the all-wheel-drive options available in the current 911 range, bringing the total to six. These additions not only enhance… Continue reading

High winds fuel wildfires near Turkish resort of Izmir

ISTANBUL: Two wildfires that began overnight near the western Turkish resort of Izmir were raging out of control on Thursday, fuelled by high winds, officials said. “Strong winds are making firefighting efforts difficult in Izmir,“ Turkey’s forestry directorate said on X as aerial firefighting planes and helicopters resumed their sorties at sunrise. Locals in at… Continue reading

Mandatory eye screening for Year One students urged to detect vision issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Mandatory eye screening for children entering Year One should be implemented nationwide to detect vision problems early, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Speaking at the launch of the Mata Hati Wilayah 2025 programme at SK Seri Bintang Utara in Cheras, Dr Zaliha cited a… Continue reading

China warns against trade deals that ‘hurt’ others after Vietnam-US pact

BEIJING: China warned on Thursday against trade deals that “hurt third parties” after US President Donald Trump said he had struck an agreement with Vietnam. “China has always advocated that all parties resolve economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and consultation,“ foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. “At the same time, relevant negotiations and… Continue reading

Two firms delay price hikes after KPDN meeting with Armizan

PUTRAJAYA: Two companies, an ice supplier and a frozen food manufacturer, have agreed to delay planned price hikes after discussions with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). The firms were summoned to justify their proposed adjustments, with Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali confirming the postponement following the meeting. During the session,… Continue reading

MOE and SPP reforms solve teacher shortage in Malaysia

BANGI: Reforms in teacher recruitment by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Education Services Commission (SPP) have effectively resolved Malaysia’s teacher shortage. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek highlighted that the changes not only increased teacher numbers but also improved the quality and suitability of educators placed in schools. “For the first time in the government’s… Continue reading

MALF2025 breaks records at Sepang Circuit

THE inaugural Malaysia Auto and Lifestyle Festival 2025 (MALF 2025) has wrapped up its three-day run earlier this month. It attracted over 20,000 local and international automotive enthusiasts and featured a showcase of 1,800 vehicles from a wide range of brands. MALF 2025 also made headlines by setting a new Malaysia Book of Records entry… Continue reading

Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain, TVE reports

LIVERPOOL’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota died in car crash near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, Spanish state-owned TV station said on Thursday, citing local firefighters. Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a fiery car crash near Zamora in northwestern Spain with his brother, Spanish state-owned TV station said on Thursday, citing local firefighters. Police… Continue reading

Italy needs to upgrade ageing stadiums for club revenue boost, Euro 2032

MILAN’s San Siro is one of the most famous stadiums in world soccer, but the storied home of AC Milan and Inter Milan is showing its age and lags behind what other major European clubs offer their fans. Italy is trying to raise its game when it comes to stadiums, pressed by foreign investors who… Continue reading

Palestine Action activists charged over UK base break-in

LONDON: Four Palestine Action activists were due in court Thursday over a break-in at a UK air force base that has provoked Britain’s government to move to ban the protest group. Two aircraft in southern England were sprayed with red paint last week, causing an estimated £7 million ($9.55 million) in damages and prompting the… Continue reading

Major garment producer Bangladesh eyes US trade deal

DHAKA: Bangladesh, the world’s second-biggest garment manufacturer, aims to strike a trade deal with the United States before Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs kick in next week, the country’s top commerce official told AFP. Dhaka is proposing to buy Boeing planes and boost imports of US wheat, cotton and oil in a bid to reduce the… Continue reading

Teaching college student overcomes cancer battle to achieve her dream

A teaching college student has become an inspiration to many after graduating despite facing severe health challenges, proving that determination and resilience can overcome even the toughest of trials. Nur Syahidatunnajwa Mohamad Naim, a student from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Tuanku Bainun Campus in Bukit Mertajam, Penang recently went viral on TikTok after… Continue reading

Australian man dies from bat bite

SYDNEY: An Australian man has died from an “extremely rare” rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said Thursday. The man in his 50s was bitten by a bat carrying Australian bat lyssavirus several months ago, the health service in New South Wales said. “We express our sincere condolences to the man’s family… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone debris kills elderly woman in Russia

MOSCOW: Debris from a Ukrainian drone killed an elderly woman and wounded two others in Russia’s Lipetsk region, its governor said Thursday. They fell on a building in Lipetsk, which lies about 400 kilometres (250 miles) southeast of Moscow, killing a woman in her seventies, Igor Artamonov wrote on Telegram. Two other people received non-life-threatening… Continue reading

Dua syarikat tangguh kenaikan harga produk selepas dipanggil KPDN

PUTRAJAYA: Dua syarikat, iaitu pembekal ais dan pengeluar makanan sejuk beku, bersetuju menangguhkan kenaikan harga produk masing-masing selepas dipanggil Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) untuk memberikan penjelasan. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, berkata kedua-dua syarikat telah dinasihatkan supaya merujuk kepada Bahagian Penguat Kuasa KPDN… Continue reading

Kebakaran musnahkan tingkat satu SMK Dang Anum di Merlimau

JASIN: Sebahagian bangunan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dang Anum di Merlimau musnah dalam kebakaran awal pagi tadi. Kejadian itu memusnahkan tiga kelas dan satu bilik guru di tingkat satu bangunan yang sedang dalam proses pengubahsuaian sistem pendawaian. Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Melaka, Mohd Zaidi Ma’at, berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan sekitar 5.36… Continue reading

Speed Selangor policy to launch in October for faster business approvals

CYBERJAYA: The Speed Selangor policy will be introduced in October to simplify and accelerate business and investment approvals across the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced the initiative, which targets reducing approval times under local authorities (PBT) for developers and investors. The policy will be officially launched at the Selangor International Business Summit… Continue reading

Japan PM sweats for majority in upper house election

TOKYO: Campaigning for Japan’s upper house election started Thursday, with unpopular Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba fighting to maintain the ruling coalition’s majority. Ishiba, 68, has been head of a minority government since October when he led the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to its worst general election result in years. The ruling coalition of the… Continue reading

Ballard hopes HPDM strategy will drive Malaysian Athletics forward

KUALA LUMPUR: Outgoing Malaysia Athletics (MA) technical director Robert Ballard hopes the development strategy implemented during his tenure will continue to serve as a foundation for the growth of athletics in the country. Ballard expressed appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to the sport’s long-term planning and vision. “I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity… Continue reading

Akauntan didakwa tinggal anak autisme tanpa pengawasan di Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Seorang akauntan mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan meninggalkan dua anak kandungnya yang mempunyai masalah penglihatan dan autisme ringan tanpa pengawasan di sebuah rumah. Thaha Abdul Latef, 39, didakwa di bawah Seksyen 33(1)(a) Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 kerana gagal menyediakan pemeliharaan yang berpatutan bagi kedua-dua anaknya. Pertuduhan pertama melibatkan anak… Continue reading

Sinkhole tragedy report to reach cabinet by year-end, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The full report on the sinkhole tragedy at Jalan Masjid India in August last year is expected to reach the Cabinet by the end of this year. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa stated that she recently received the detailed findings and her team is currently… Continue reading

TNB MJHL 2025 catat peningkatan penyertaan pasukan hoki remaja

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 63 pasukan mengesahkan penyertaan dalam Kejohanan TNB Liga Hoki Remaja Malaysia (TNB MJHL) 2025, mencatat peningkatan berbanding 49 pasukan pada edisi sebelumnya. Kejohanan ini dijadualkan berlangsung dari 7 Julai hingga 23 Ogos dengan 213 perlawanan akan dilangsungkan. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pertandingan Konfederasi Hoki Malaysia (KHM), Datuk Seri Dr Anil Sandhu, menyatakan peningkatan ini… Continue reading

Probe into Putra Heights blast transparent and independent – Selangor MB

CYBERJAYA: The investigation into the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1 was conducted independently and transparently, with no interference from the Selangor state government, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He clarified that the state government was not directly involved in the probe but was merely one of 212… Continue reading

Boat skipper pleads guilty to drug abuse after Perhentian capsizing

JERTIH: The skipper of a boat that capsized near Pulau Perhentian last Saturday, resulting in three fatalities, has pleaded guilty to drug abuse in the Besut Magistrate’s Court. Azrie Yazid, 22, admitted to self-administering Nimetazepam, a controlled substance under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The offence took place at the Narcotics Office in Besut District… Continue reading

Laporan tanah jerlus Jalan Masjid India dibawa ke Kabinet akhir tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Laporan lengkap mengenai kejadian tanah jerlus di Jalan Masjid India dijangka dibawa ke mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri selewat-lewatnya hujung tahun ini. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, berkata beliau baru menerima laporan berkenaan dan sedang menelitinya sebelum dibentangkan. “Jangkaan saya sebelum akhir tahun ini laporan itu akan dibawa… Continue reading

Accountant pleads not guilty to child neglect charges in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: A 39-year-old accountant has pleaded not guilty to charges of neglecting his two children, one of whom has mild autism and the other is visually impaired. Thaha Abdul Latef appeared before Sessions Court Judge Norazlin Othman to face the allegations. The charges state that on March 15, Thaha left his 10-year-old son, who… Continue reading