July 2025 – Page 156 – Thesundailymys

Most world heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding: UN

PARIS: Almost three quarters of the globe’s cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN’s cultural agency said on Tuesday. As a result of rising temperatures, extreme weather events including hurricanes, droughts, floods and heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, scientists warn. Seventy-three percent of all… Continue reading

Penang waiting for notice to proceed to start physical construction of LRT – Chow

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is still waiting for the official notice to proceed (NTP) from the Transport Ministry and Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) so that the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) physical construction can begin. Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the notice was required to allow SRS… Continue reading

Strict enforcement of Act 852 crucial to curb teen vaping in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is intensifying enforcement and education efforts to combat the rising trend of vaping among teenagers, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced today. Speaking at the 2025 Harm Reduction Roundtable Conference, Lukanisman stressed the government’s commitment to enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act… Continue reading

Sapura Energy’s regularisation plan to exit P17 status receives Bursa Malaysia approval

PETALING JAYA: Sapura Energy Bhd announced that Bursa Malaysia Securities has, through a letter dated June 30, 2025, approved the company’s proposed regularisation plan (PRP). This marks a significant milestone in Sapura Energy’s strategic efforts to restructure its debt, strengthen its financial position and exit its status as a company classified under Practice Note 17… Continue reading

Kerajaan bantu bina semula rumah mangsa kebakaran di Kg Bagan Pasir Laut

BAGAN DATUK: Kerajaan akan memberikan bantuan kewangan bagi membantu mangsa kebakaran di Kampung Bagan Pasir Laut, Hutan Melintang membina semula rumah mereka yang musnah dalam kejadian Ahad lepas. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata sebanyak 21 ketua isi rumah (KIR) dan beberapa pemilik premis perniagaan layak menerima bantuan tersebut selepas proses… Continue reading

Honda Malaysia opens new HR-V bookings for Q3 2025 launch

HONDA Malaysia has officially opened bookings for the highly anticipated New Honda HR-V, ahead of its scheduled launch in the third quarter of 2025. Bookings can be made at all authorised dealerships nationwide as well as through the brand’s online platforms. The updated HR-V arrives as a refreshed contender in the B-segment SUV category, reinforcing… Continue reading

Polis serbu makmal dadah haram, rampasan lebih RM5 juta di Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Polis Selangor berjaya melumpuhkan sebuah sindiket dadah selepas melakukan enam serbuan berasingan di Ampang dan Kuala Lumpur pada 26 Jun lalu. Operasi itu membawa kepada rampasan dadah bernilai RM5.03 juta dan penahanan 13 individu. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata, sindiket ini disyaki aktif sejak Disember tahun lepas dengan menggunakan rumah… Continue reading

Tawaran kompaun rata RM150 dilanjut hingga 31 Dis – JPJ

MELAKA: Tawaran Kadar Kompaun Khas Kadar Rata (Flat Rate) sebanyak RM150 yang sepatutnya tamat semalam dilanjutkan sehingga 31 Disember ini. Pengumuman ini dibuat oleh Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa lanjutan ini meliputi tiga kategori notis saman. Ia melibatkan saman Sistem Keselamatan Kesedaran Automatik (AWAS) dari Oktober 2018… Continue reading

Inzaghi hails ‘extraordinary’ Al Hilal after City upset

AL HILAL’s Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his “extraordinary” team after Monday’s stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the Club World Cup. “We knew had to do something extraordinary if we were to beat Manchester City and that is what the boys did tonight, the lads were simply wonderful,“ said… Continue reading

Kerajaan komited martabatkan Islam dalam Malaysia MADANI – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan komitmen kerajaan untuk memperkasa kedudukan Islam selaras dengan Perlembagaan dan semangat Malaysia MADANI. Beliau menekankan usaha ini dilaksanakan melalui kerjasama erat antara institusi Raja dan kerajaan. Dalam hantaran di Facebook, Anwar yang juga Timbalan Pengerusi Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Malaysia (MKI) berkata, mesyuarat… Continue reading

Autopsy reveals no injuries in mother-daughter deaths in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Police have completed autopsies on a woman and her two-year-old daughter whose bodies were discovered in a Jalan Bukit Gambir apartment yesterday. The results revealed no signs of injuries or wounds, according to authorities. Timur Laut district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad stated that the forensic examination at Penang Hospital found internal… Continue reading

Malaysia considers Sabah, Pahang for first rocket launch site

SERI ISKANDAR: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is assessing proposals from Sabah and Pahang to determine the best location for Malaysia’s first rocket launch site. Minister Chang Lih Kang confirmed the preliminary feasibility study is underway but cautioned that the process requires thorough evaluation. Chang stated, “So far, two states have expressed… Continue reading

Polis lumpuhkan makmal vape haram dengan dadah bernilai RM21.85 juta

SHAH ALAM: Polis Selangor berjaya melumpuhkan kegiatan pemprosesan cecair vape haram yang mengandungi dadah dalam dua serbuan berasingan di Ampang. Operasi pada 25 Jun lalu itu membawa kepada rampasan pelbagai jenis dadah bernilai RM21.85 juta. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata serbuan pertama menyaksikan penahanan dua lelaki dan seorang wanita warga asing serta… Continue reading

Bedah siasat dua beranak selesai, tiada kecederaan mencurigakan – Polis

GEORGE TOWN: Polis mengesahkan tiada sebarang kecederaan atau luka pada badan wanita dan anak perempuannya yang ditemukan meninggal dunia di sebuah unit pangsapuri di Jalan Bukit Gambir di sini, semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad berkata dapatan itu diperoleh daripada bedah siasat di Jabatan Forensik Hospital Pulau Pinang (HPP), pagi ini.… Continue reading

Secret societies linked to Meru shooting case, Selangor police confirm

SHAH ALAM: Police have confirmed the involvement of a criminal syndicate in a fatal shooting incident in Meru, Klang, on June 20. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that two local suspects, aged 25 and 40, believed to be members of a secret society, were arrested in Klang. Hussein clarified that the incident… Continue reading

Penglibatan muda dalam pertanian Perlis terlalu rendah

KANGAR: Penglibatan golongan muda dalam sektor pertanian di Perlis masih terlalu rendah, menimbulkan kebimbangan terhadap kelestarian sektor itu pada masa depan, kata Ketua Perangkawan Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. Berdasarkan Banci Pertanian 2024, hanya 399 individu berumur 15 hingga 30 tahun terlibat dalam pertanian daripada 18,839 pekerja sektor itu di negeri ini. “Ini satu… Continue reading

222 pelajar IPT hidap HIV tahun lepas, kes tertinggi usia 18-19 tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Seramai 222 pelajar institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT) disahkan menghidap HIV pada tahun lepas, dengan majoriti kes melibatkan golongan muda berusia 18 hingga 19 tahun. Data itu dikongsi Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni dalam sidang media hari ini. Jumlah kumulatif jangkitan HIV dalam kalangan pelajar IPT bagi tempoh lima tahun (2020-2024) mencecah… Continue reading

Suspek utama bunuh penuntut Cyberjaya keluarkan RM200 guna kad bank mangsa

SHAH ALAM: Suspek utama dalam kes pembunuhan seorang penuntut universiti swasta di Cyberjaya dipercayai telah mengeluarkan wang sebanyak RM200 menggunakan kad bank mangsa. Ketua Polis Selangor, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, berkata suspek lelaki tempatan berusia 20-an itu tidak bekerja dan dipercayai bermalam di rumah mangsa selepas diberikan kunci oleh kekasihnya, yang juga rakan serumah mangsa.… Continue reading

Man City, Inter Milan crash out of Club World Cup in last 16

MANCHESTER City crashed out of the Club World Cup with a 4-3 defeat in extra-time by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Monday in the last 16, hours after Inter Milan were eliminated by Fluminense on a day of shock results. Champions League runners-up Inter were dumped out 2-0 by the Brazilian side in Charlotte… Continue reading

KKM perketat penguatkuasaan Akta 852 hadkan vape dalam kalangan remaja

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) terus memperkukuh penguatkuasaan Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 (Akta 852) bagi menangani peningkatan penggunaan vape dalam kalangan remaja. Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni menegaskan komitmen kerajaan dalam mengawal penjualan produk rokok elektronik kepada individu bawah 18 tahun. “Kita kekal dengan Akta 852 yang telah digubal… Continue reading

JPKK diingatkan jaga integriti pengurusan dana kerajaan

SEREMBAN: Semua Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pembangunan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JPKK) serta ahli jawatankuasa diingatkan supaya tidak melanggar integriti dalam pengurusan dana yang diterima. Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun menegaskan bahawa setiap peruntukan yang disalurkan adalah amanah rakyat dan perlu diurus dengan penuh tanggungjawab. “Saya ingin menegaskan, integriti dalam pengurusan dana kerajaan adalah perkara… Continue reading

Aerotrain baharu KLIA lebih cekap dan selesa – reaksi penumpang

SEPANG: Penumpang yang menggunakan Aerotrain Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Terminal 1 yang kembali beroperasi hari ini memuji peningkatan ketara dari segi keselesaan, kecekapan, dan reka bentuk berbanding versi lama. Syazwan Misbah, 32, salah seorang penumpang, berkata pengalaman menaiki tren baharu ini jauh lebih menarik berkat suasana dalaman yang moden dan berhawa dingin. “Saya… Continue reading

Pulau Pinang tunggu notis rasmi NTP untuk pembinaan LRT Mutiara

GEORGE TOWN: Kerajaan Pulau Pinang masih belum menerima notis rasmi memulakan kerja (NTP) daripada Kementerian Pengangkutan dan Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) bagi memulakan pembinaan fizikal Projek Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Mutiara. Ketua Menteri Chow Kon Yeow menjelaskan bahawa notis tersebut penting untuk membolehkan SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd (SRS), sebagai kontraktor… Continue reading

Saudi’s Al Hilal knock Man City out of Club World Cup in huge shock

SAUDI Arabian side Al Hilal sent English giants Manchester City crashing out of the Club World Cup on Monday, snatching a shock 4-3 victory in extra time in the biggest upset of the tournament so far. The match finished 2-2 at full-time but at the end of an eventful extra-time Marcos Leonardo grabbed the winner… Continue reading

New KLIA Aerotrain praised for comfort and efficiency by passengers

SEPANG: Travellers using the newly upgraded KLIA Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1) today commended its enhanced comfort, modern design, and operational efficiency. The service resumed full operations this morning following a RM456 million upgrade, part of the RM742 million KLIA transformation project to elevate the airport’s status as a regional aviation hub. Syazwan… Continue reading

Federal Court dismisses Najib’s objection in house arrest appeal

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s preliminary objection against the Attorney-General’s appeal regarding an alleged document permitting him to serve his prison term under house arrest. A three-judge panel, led by Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, ruled unanimously that the seven legal questions… Continue reading

Singapore anti-scam law allows police to seize bank accounts

SINGAPORE: Singapore police can now seize a person’s bank account if there is proof they are being scammed, according to legislation that came into force Tuesday. The law, which passed in January, allows authorities to halt bank transactions if there is compelling evidence an account holder is about to transfer money to a scammer, even… Continue reading

Israel army says reviewing deadly strike on seafront Gaza cafe

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said Tuesday that it launched a review into a strike on a seafront Gaza cafe it says targeted militants, but which rescuers said killed 24 people. In a statement to AFP regarding the incident, the army said it had struck “several Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip”. Gaza’s civil defence… Continue reading

Sabah launches Borneo.TV to showcase local stories on global stage

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has taken a significant step into the world of digital broadcasting with the launch of Borneo.TV, a new streaming platform that showcases the faces, voices and culture of the state, officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today. Hajiji said the platform, carrying the slogan, ‘Cerita Sabah di Mata Dunia’ (Sabah… Continue reading

Cops say no signs of injury on bodies of woman, toddler found in apartment

PETALING JAYA: The deaths of a 40-year-old woman and her two-year-old child discovered in their apartment along Jalan Bukit Gambir, Penang have been classified as a Sudden Death Report (SDR), following a post-mortem that found no signs of physical injury. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad confirmed that the examination conducted today… Continue reading

Perhentian boat tragedy: Skipper’s licence suspended pending probe

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Marine Department has suspended the licence of the skipper involved in the tragic boat capsizing incident near Pulau Perhentian last Saturday, which claimed three lives. The boat’s licence has also been revoked due to severe damage. Mohamad Halizam Samsuri, deputy director of the Marine Department Eastern Region, confirmed the suspension pending the… Continue reading

Japan had hottest June on record: weather agency

TOKYO: Japan experienced its hottest June on record, the weather agency said Tuesday, as climate change prompts sweltering heat waves across the globe. “Japan’s monthly average temperature in June was the highest for the month since statistics began in 1898,“ said the Japan Meteorological Agency. With strong high-pressure systems in June staying in the region,… Continue reading

Heavy rains kill two in central China: state media

BEIJING: Heavy rains in central China killed two people and left six others missing, state media reported on Tuesday, as the country endures a summer surge in extreme weather. “Short-term extremely heavy rainfall” struck the towns of Taiping and Erlangping in Henan province between 9:00 pm and midnight on Monday, state news agency Xinhua said,… Continue reading

Prasarana announces appointment of new Group Chairman, CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today announced the appointment of Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad as its new Group Chairman, effective August 1, replacing Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, who retired last April 30. Mohd Nasir was Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) Chief Executive Officer until June 1, 2011. In 2018, he was appointed CIMB… Continue reading

Johor records highest GDP growth among states in 2024 – DOSM

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor recorded the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate among the states in 2024 at 6.4 per cent, surpassing the national average of 5.1 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement today, the DOSM reported that Johor’s GDP is valued at RM158.0 billion in 2024, supported… Continue reading

Thailand’s PM suspended by Constitutional Court

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday, as it opened a probe into her conduct in a diplomatic spat with Cambodia. The kingdom’s politics have been dominated for years by a battle between the conservative, pro-military, pro-royalist elite and the Shinawatra clan, who they consider a threat… Continue reading

MCMC investigates individual over racist social media post in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken action against an individual for uploading racially offensive content on social media. The commission confirmed that a statement was recorded and a mobile phone along with a SIM card were seized to assist in the investigation. The offensive post is believed to be linked… Continue reading

Kota MADANI development meets modern needs with sustainable facilities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kota MADANI development project has been justified as a necessary initiative to address current housing and infrastructure demands, particularly for civil servants. Designed with sustainability and advanced safety features, the project aims to provide comprehensive facilities, eliminating the need for residents to fund basic amenities later. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading

Penan natives protesting forest logging arrested in Sarawak

MIRI: Anti-logging protests in the remote forests of Sarawak’s Baram region escalated into physical confrontation when forestry enforcement teams swooped into human blockades set up by ethnic Penan natives defending their ancestral lands. Two individuals in the Long Tepen settlement were arrested and remanded for allegedly confronting the enforcement officers. The protesters, however, claimed that… Continue reading

DENZA Malaysia extends first service to 20,000km starting July

MALAYSIAN electric vehicle enthusiasts have a compelling new reason to consider DENZA, as the premium EV brand announces a game-changing enhancement to their customer ownership experience effective July 1, 2025. Revolutionary Maintenance Interval Extension DENZA Malaysia has quadrupled their first scheduled maintenance interval from 5,000km (3 months) to an impressive 20,000km or one year—whichever comes… Continue reading

Phase three of IRB e-invoice system kicks off today

CYBERJAYA: Phase three of Malaysia’s e-invoice system rollout kicks off today, targeting taxpayers with annual revenue between RM5 million and RM25 million. Inland Revenue Board (IRB) deputy chief executive officer (Tax Operations), Shaharrudy Othman, said approximately 55,000 taxpayers are expected to be onboarded in this phase, and expressed confidence that the take-up rate would mirror… Continue reading

Ex-NSC DG Abdul Rashid named CEO of MASOC for ASEAN Para Games 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: Former National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Abdul Rashid Yaakub has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malaysia SEA Games Organising Committee (MASOC) and ASEAN Para Games 2027. The announcement was made by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh in a Facebook post today. Hannah said Abdul Rashid’s appointment takes effect today,… Continue reading

Kongsi gelap terlibat kes tembak di Meru – Ketua Polis Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Polis mengesahkan penglibatan kongsi gelap dalam kes tembak mengakibatkan kematian seorang individu dalam kejadian berdekatan sebuah kedai motosikal di Meru, Klang dekat sini pada 20 Jun. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata setakat ini pihaknya telah menahan dua suspek warga tempatan berusia 25 dan 40 tahun selain memanggil 12 saksi awam… Continue reading

Letupan paip gas Putra Heights diklasifikasi NFA – Ketua Polis Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Polis mengklasifikasikan insiden letupan saluran gas di Putra Heights, Subang Jaya pada 1 April lalu sebagai Tiada Tindakan Lanjut (NFA) susulan hasil siasatan jenayah yang tidak menemukan sebarang unsur kecuaian atau khianat. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata bagaimanapun sekiranya terdapat bukti atau keterangan baharu dijumpai, pihaknya komited untuk meneruskan semula… Continue reading

Mahkamah Persekutuan kekal hukuman mati bekas pakar patologi bunuh Kevin Morais

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini mengekalkan hukuman mati yang dijatuhkan ke atas bekas pakar patologi yang disabit dengan kesalahan membunuh Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais pada 2015. Panel tiga hakim diketuai Ketua Hakim Negara Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat hari ini mengesahkan sabitan membunuh terhadap Kol Dr R.Kunaseegaran, 62, S.Nimalan, 31 dan S.… Continue reading

Petronas Gas pledges safety improvements after Putra Heights fire probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) has reaffirmed its dedication to safety and transparency following the release of official findings on the April 1, 2025, gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Selangor. The company acknowledged the investigation results and pledged to implement necessary improvements. In a statement today, PGB emphasised its ongoing efforts to ensure… Continue reading

MCMC kerjasama Pulau Pinang luas penggunaan aplikasi MCMC NEXUS

GEORGE TOWN: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) bekerjasama dengan Kerajaan Pulau Pinang bagi memperluas penggunaan aplikasi MCMC NEXUS dalam kalangan penduduk negeri itu, sebagai usaha menambah baik tahap capaian internet. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata aplikasi yang dibangunkan oleh MCMC itu membolehkan suruhanjaya berkenaan mengambil tindakan lebih menyeluruh berdasarkan maklumat yang diterima terus… Continue reading

Warga Singapura minta sistem VEP diperbaiki untuk urusan keluar masuk lebih lancar

JOHOR BAHRU: Warga Singapura berharap sistem pendaftaran dan pengaktifan Permit Kemasukan Kenderaan (VEP) termasuk sambungan tag Identifikasi Frekuensi Radio (RFID) dengan aplikasi Touch ‘n Go dapat ditambah baik, susulan bermulanya penguatkuasaan permit itu hari ini. Tinjauan Bernama di pusat pendaftaran VEP di jalan Skudai, Danga Bay, mendapati warga Singapura mula beratur seawal 8.30 pagi untuk… Continue reading

Putra Heights gas blast case closed as NFA, says Selangor CPO

SHAH ALAM: The gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1 has been classified as No Further Action (NFA) by police after investigations found no signs of negligence or sabotage. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that while the case is closed for now, authorities may reopen it if new… Continue reading

Lebih 22,000 peniaga daftar bawah program ReDI – Armizan

PAPAR: Sebanyak 22,368 peniaga di seluruh negara telah berdaftar di bawah Program Inisiatif Pendigitalan Sektor Peruncitan (ReDI) sejak ia dilancarkan pada Ogos 2022 hingga Mei tahun ini. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali berkata jumlah berkenaan melebihi sasaran 15,000 peniaga seperti yang ditetapkan di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12 (RMK12).… Continue reading