July 2025 – Page 148 – Thesundailymys

Two killed, 16 injured in Ayer Hitam expressway crash

JOHOR BAHRU: Two Indonesian men were killed and 16 others injured in a three-vehicle collision on the North-South Expressway near Ayer Hitam. The accident occurred shortly after midnight at KM 80.7 of the southbound lane. Ayer Hitam Fire and Rescue Station chief, assistant fire superintendent Mohamad Shamin Mohamed Salikin, confirmed the victims as Hidirman, 43,… Continue reading

Nelayan ditemui lemas di perairan Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau

IPOH: Seorang nelayan yang dilaporkan hilang selepas keluar menangkap ikan seorang diri awal pagi tadi ditemui lemas dengan mayatnya tersangkut pada pukat di perairan Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau. Menurut Pengarah Zon Maritim Kuala Kurau, Komander Maritim Mohd Hairil Othman, kehilangan mangsa, Mohd Hafifi Harun, yang berusia 30-an, disedari oleh komuniti nelayan setempat selepas bot miliknya… Continue reading

TNB ToU scheme helps Malaysians save on electricity bills

KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic and non-domestic low-voltage consumers with smart meters can now take advantage of the Time of Use (ToU) scheme for smarter energy management. The initiative, introduced by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), allows users to adjust their electricity consumption to off-peak hours for cost savings. The ToU scheme is available for customers with smart… Continue reading

Kerjasama ekonomi Malaysia-Itali diperkukuh melalui sesi meja bulat

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim bersama Timbalan Perdana Menteri Itali Antonio Tajani mempengerusikan sesi Meja Bulat Perkongsian Ekonomi Malaysia-Itali di Rom. Lebih 100 syarikat dari kedua-dua negara menyertai perbincangan yang melibatkan pelbagai sektor termasuk pembuatan, perkhidmatan, dan perdagangan. Anwar dalam hantaran di platform X menyatakan bahawa sesi ini mencerminkan komitmen bersama untuk… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts AIPA 2025 leadership through Thailand parliamentary talks

BANGKOK: Malaysia has reinforced its leadership role in ASEAN parliamentary diplomacy as Dewan Rakyat Speaker and AIPA 2025 President Tan Sri Johari Abdul met Thai Parliament Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. The discussions focused on enhancing regional legislative cooperation ahead of Malaysia’s AIPA chairmanship next year. Johari described the meeting as a strategic move toward… Continue reading

Ringgit rises as traders turn cautious ahead of US tariff move

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a weaker close the day before, as traders turned cautious and pared greenback holdings ahead of the July 9 expiry of the United States’ 90-day tariff pause, an analyst said. At 8 am, the local note stood at 4.2205/2295 against the… Continue reading

Ringgit rises as traders turn cautious ahead of US tariff move

Anwar Ibrahim bertemu komuniti Islam di Rom, tekankan kesederhanaan

ROM: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengadakan pertemuan dengan komuniti Islam di Rom semasa lawatan kerjanya ke Itali. Beliau berpeluang berinteraksi dengan Naib Presiden Persatuan Komuniti Islam Itali (COREIS) Imam Yahya Pallavicini dan Setiausaha Agung Pusat Kebudayaan Islam Itali – Masjid Besar Rom Abdellah Redouane. Dalam pertemuan itu, Anwar menekankan komitmen Malaysia… Continue reading

Melaka cadang hidupkan semula ronggeng sebagai tarikan pelancong

MELAKA: Kerajaan Melaka bercadang menghidupkan semula seni tari ronggeng atau joget lambak sebagai daya tarikan baharu pelancong ke negeri itu. Usaha ini juga bertujuan memperkenalkan seni tari tradisional tersebut kepada generasi muda. Ketua Menteri Melaka Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh berkata langkah ini akan dilaksanakan dengan teliti bagi memastikan ia tidak melanggar hukum syarak. “Cadangan… Continue reading

India sokong kepemimpinan Malaysia sebagai pengerusi ASEAN 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: India menyatakan sokongan penuh terhadap kepemimpinan Malaysia sebagai Pengerusi ASEAN tahun ini, dengan memuji komitmen negara terhadap keamanan, kestabilan, dan kemakmuran serantau. Pesuruhjaya Tinggi India ke Malaysia, B.N. Reddy, menegaskan bahawa India bersedia menyelaraskan dengan tema teras Malaysia iaitu “Keterangkuman dan Kemampanan” serta prinsip Pemusatan ASEAN. Reddy berkata, “India berminat untuk menyelaraskan dengan… Continue reading

UK’s Starmer backs finance minister after tears in parliament

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that finance minister Rachel Reeves would remain in her role for “a very long time to come” after she appeared visibly upset in parliament as rumours swirled around her future. Tears rolled down Reeves’ face after Starmer declined to guarantee that she would remain in place… Continue reading

UK’s Starmer backs finance minister after tears in parliament

Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments

KYIV: US officials on Wednesday downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, after the war-battered country was caught off-guard and appealed for clarity. Ukraine is contending with some of Russia’s largest missile and drone attacks of the three-year war, and a halt to the provision of munitions —… Continue reading

Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments

Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal

NEW YORK: His gaze to the ceiling in exultation and hands miming prayer, Sean Combs appeared overjoyed as the jury foreman declared the music mogul not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, thus taking a life sentence in prison off the table. Combs, 55, was still convicted on two lesser counts related to prostitution,… Continue reading

Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal

61 missing after boat sinks near Indonesia’s Bali: local rescue agency

DENPASAR: At least 61 people were missing after a ferry sank off the popular Indonesian resort island of Bali, a local search and rescue agency said Thursday. The vessel sank around 11:20 pm (1520 GMT) on Wednesday in the Bali Strait as it sailed to the famous holiday destination from Indonesia’s main island Java, Surabaya… Continue reading

61 missing after boat sinks near Indonesia’s Bali: local rescue agency

Just frustration: Piastri explains radio cursing at Alpine

MCLAREN’S Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri said cursing at former employers Alpine over the radio at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix was just a humorous way of expressing his frustration. The Australian made a comment after having to go off track to avoid Renault-owned Alpine’s Argentine driver Franco Colapinto. “Alpine still managed to find… Continue reading

“Think 99 times!”: M’sian badminton icon warns buyers after losing RM285k on luxury dream car

FORMER world No. 1 badminton player Tan Boon Heong has issued a heartfelt warning to fellow car enthusiasts after revealing he lost a staggering RM285,000 on a luxury SUV purchase — his dream car, a 2018 Range Rover Sport. In a candid social media post that quickly gained traction online, Tan opened up about the… Continue reading

Just frustration: Piastri explains radio cursing at Alpine

Sweet success eludes proud Swiss in narrow Norway defeat

WHEN Switzerland’s Nadine Riesen put her side 1-0 up against Norway in their Women’s Euro 2025 opener at St. Jakobs-Park on Wednesday the whole nation erupted and even though the Swiss let their lead slip and lost 2-1, they still left the stadium with their heads held high. “It felt amazing. I couldn’t imagine that… Continue reading

Sweet success eludes proud Swiss in narrow Norway defeat

Osaka ready to spread her grasscourt wings after being paralysed by fear

AFTER years of having a rather a strained relationship with Wimbledon thanks to being “paralysed by fear” at the thought of playing on tennis’s fastest surface, Naomi Osaka feels she has finally found her grasscourt wings. The Japanese player, who has won all four of her Grand Slam titles on the hardcourts of Melbourne Park… Continue reading

Osaka ready to spread her grasscourt wings after being paralysed by fear

Atletico sign midfielder Baena from Villarreal

ATLETICO Madrid have signed Spanish midfielder Alex Baena from Villarreal, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday, with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract in a deal reportedly worth 50 million euros ($58.92 million) according to Spanish media. Baena came up through the ranks at Villarreal from the youth academy, making his senior debut in 2020… Continue reading

Atletico sign midfielder Baena from Villarreal

Finland open Women’s Euro 2025 with win over Iceland

FINLAND got Women’s Euro 2025 up and running on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over 10-player Iceland, as hosts Switzerland get set for their opening clash against Norway. Katariina Kosola scored the only goal of the game with 20 minutes remaining in Thun as Finland moved provisionally top of Group A ahead of the day’s… Continue reading

Plastic waste persists despite campaigns

PETALING JAYA: Former president of Malaysian Nature Society Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail said despite years of anti-plastic campaigns, rivers and marine ecosystems in Malaysia remain under threat from single-use materials. “Plastic pollution in the ocean has become a global concern,” he said, adding that the United Nations has called for international agreements to address the… Continue reading

4,000kg plastic waste collected from river since December

KLANG: Malaysia’s first high-tech river plastic waste sorting facility in Sungai Klang has collected some 4,000kg of plastic since beginning operations in December last year. The RM1.5 million facility, a collaboration between Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) master developer Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) and environmental non-profit The Ocean Cleanup, was fully funded by Coca-Cola Malaysia.… Continue reading

Norway battle back to beat Swiss hosts in Euro 2025 opener

NORWAY downed hosts Switzerland in their opening fixture of Women’s Euro 2025 on Wednesday, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a tough encounter to move top of Group A. Ada Hegerberg’s close-range header and a Julia Stierli own goal, both in the second half, gave Norway all three points in front of 34,000 passionate… Continue reading

Health Ministry to issue advisories on outdoor activities

PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has directed the Health Ministry to issue advisories on the suitability of outdoor activities amid the ongoing heatwave and changing weather conditions brought on by the Southwest Monsoon. At the weekly press conference yesterday, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil also reminded the public to remain vigilant and to refer to weather… Continue reading

Call to review gas pipeline blast probe

PETALING JAYA: The Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru Residents’ Welfare Association is calling on the government to revisit the probe findings on the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights and to appoint an independent body for a transparent, impartial inquiry. Its secretary, Mohd Badly Nordin said residents were dismayed by the decision to classify the case… Continue reading

Tarvet won’t turn pro yet, despite pushing Alcaraz at Wimbledon

BRITISH amateur Oliver Tarvet said facing Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon was the “most special day” of his life, but the world number 733 has no intention of turning professional just yet. Tarvet defied the vast ranking gap between him and world number two Alcaraz as he won the hearts of the Centre Court crowd with… Continue reading

Former finalist Paolini stunned as Wimbledon seeds continue to fall

JASMINE Paolini was the latest victim of Wimbledon’s spate of giant-killings as last year’s runner-up suffered a shock second-round exit against Russian world number 62 Kamilla Rakhimova on Wednesday. Just 12 months after her run to the All England Club final, Paolini followed a host of highly-ranked seeds out of the grass-court Grand Slam. The… Continue reading

KLP48 to mark first anniversary with ‘Bloom’ concert at Zepp KL

KUALA Lumpur-based idol group KLP48 will celebrate its first anniversary with a concert titled Bloom, taking place on Aug 16 at ZEPP Kuala Lumpur. Organised by 48 Entertainment Sdn Bhd, the concert will showcase KLP48’s diverse line-up and high-energy performances. Formed in 2024 as part of Japan’s globally recognised AKB48 franchise, KLP48 carries forward the… Continue reading

Senior GLC manager arrested in Sabah for alleged RM16,000 bribery

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a senior manager from a government-linked company (GLC) in Sabah for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM16,000. The suspect, a man in his 50s, was detained after presenting himself at the Sabah MACC office to provide a statement. According to a source, the offence… Continue reading

Convictions in FIFA corruption case reinstated: court

A United States appeals court on Wednesday reinstated the convictions of a former Fox broadcasting executive and an Argentine sports-marketing firm involved in the FIFA corruption scandal. Hernan Lopez, a former executive with 21st Century Fox, and marketing firm Full Play, had been acquitted on appeal following their conviction in 2023 after a judge cited… Continue reading

Johor car wash raids detain 150 including foreign nationals

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 150 individuals, including 147 foreign nationals and three local men, were detained in a large-scale enforcement operation targeting car wash centres across Iskandar Malaysia. The suspects, aged between 21 and 57, were arrested for various offences, including immigration violations, drug-related crimes, and illegal gambling. Johor police chief CP Datuk M.… Continue reading

Vandalism damages CelcomDigi tower in Raub, disrupts services

RAUB: A CelcomDigi telecommunications tower in Dong, Raub, has been severely damaged due to vandalism, causing service disruptions across multiple surrounding areas. The incident has impacted connectivity in several villages, prompting urgent repairs and public cooperation to prevent further occurrences. State Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisation Committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal confirmed… Continue reading

Alcaraz ends Tarvet’s Wimbledon adventure, Sabalenka advances

CARLOS Alcaraz spoiled Oliver Tarvet’s Wimbledon adventure as the defending champion moved into the third round with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over the British amateur on Wednesday after Aryna Sabalenka stemmed the tide of shock exits. A record-breaking number of seeds crashed out at the All England Club in the first round, but Alcaraz… Continue reading

Fadillah urges Sarawak media to focus on key development stories

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has encouraged media practitioners in Sarawak to consistently spotlight critical development narratives as the state progresses towards its Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 objectives. Speaking at a dinner event linked to the Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2025 and state-level National Journalists Day (HAWANA) celebration, he emphasised the… Continue reading

Two men arrested for fake pistol incident after traffic accident in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men, aged 19 and 27, were arrested after allegedly threatening another driver with a fake pistol following a traffic accident in Taman Desa. The incident occurred late last night, prompting the victim to file a police report shortly after midnight. According to Brickfields police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood, the altercation… Continue reading

Kelantan addresses high iron, manganese in groundwater health risks

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government is intensifying efforts to address elevated iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) levels in the state’s groundwater, citing potential health risks for residents. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan confirmed the administration is working closely with the Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) to assess contamination levels and implement corrective measures.… Continue reading

PM Anwar meets Muslim community in Rome to promote moderation

ROME: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaged with Italy’s Muslim community during his working visit, reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to fostering moderation and interfaith harmony. The meeting included key figures from Italy’s Islamic organisations, focusing on countering Islamophobia through dialogue and diplomacy. Anwar emphasised Malaysia’s role in promoting an inclusive interpretation of Islam, stating, “I… Continue reading

Kementerian Komunikasi akan terus perkukuh kerjasama strategik dengan PDRM – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Komunikasi akan terus memperkukuh kerjasama strategik dengan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dalam menyampaikan maklumat sahih kepada rakyat, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata kerjasama itu juga meliputi usaha menangani cabaran komunikasi era digital secara berkesan. Menerusi hantaran di Facebook, beliau memaklumkan perkara itu selepas menerima kunjungan hormat Ketua Polis… Continue reading

Polis buru dua lelaki lepas tembakan di Sungai Nyior

BUTTERWORTH: Polis sedang mengesan dua lelaki yang melepaskan tembakan terhadap kenderaan pacuan empat roda dinaiki seorang lelaki di hadapan sebuah sekolah rendah di Sungai Nyior, di sini semalam. Timbalan Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin berkata berdasarkan siasatan, dua lelaki tidak dikenali dan menaiki sebuah motosikal telah melepaskan lima das tembakan ke… Continue reading

Penilaian cukai tambahan TNB: Mahkamah Persekutuan benarkan rayuan LHDN

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini membenarkan rayuan Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) berkaitan penilaian cukai tambahan bagi tahun taksiran 2018 yang melibatkan Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Dalam satu kenyataan TNB melalui Bursa Malaysia, syarikat itu memaklumkan bahawa Mahkamah Persekutuan telah membatalkan keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi dan Mahkamah Rayuan, yang sebelum ini membenarkan permohonan semakan kehakiman… Continue reading

Malaysia and Italy boost economic ties with 100+ companies in roundtable

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani jointly chaired the Malaysia-Italy Economic Partnership Roundtable, gathering more than 100 companies from both nations. The event, held in Rome, included representatives from manufacturing, services, trade, government agencies, and industry bodies, signaling a mutual push for stronger economic collaboration. Anwar… Continue reading

Communications Ministry and PDRM boost ties for accurate info

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications Ministry will deepen its strategic collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure accurate information reaches the public. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil highlighted this commitment following a meeting with Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. Fahmi stated in a Facebook post that the partnership aims to address communication… Continue reading