July 2025 – Page 159 – Thesundailymys

Mayat wanita dan anak perempuan reput ditemui dalam rumah di George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang wanita dan anak perempuannya berusia dua tahun ditemukan meninggal dunia di sebuah unit pangsapuri di Jalan Bukit Gambir di sini hari Isnin (Jun 30). Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad berkata pihaknya menerima maklumat orang awam berkaitan bau busuk disyaki bau mayat dari rumah berkenaan pada 4.41 petang. “Pasukan… Continue reading

Johor student laptop assistance applications open until July 30

JOHOR BAHRU: Applications for the Johor student laptop assistance are open from today until July 30 for new students from the state who are entering higher education institutions. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the initiative is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to support students pursuing full-time studies at public… Continue reading

Kebakaran musnahkan 30 unit kontena asrama pekerja di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Kira-kira 30 unit kontena yang dijadikan asrama pekerja tapak pembinaan di Taman Forest Heights di sini musnah dalam kebakaran petang Isnin (Jun 30). Komander Operasi Timbalan Penguasa Bomba II Mohd Nafi Wahid berkata pihaknya menerima laporan berkaitan kejadian pada 6.07 petang. “Kontena yang keseluruhan berkeluasan 300×600 kaki persegi itu musnah kira-kira 80 peratus, namun… Continue reading

vivo X200 FE debuts as Malaysia’s first compact telephoto flagship

VIVO Malaysia has officially launched the vivo X200 FE, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first compact telephoto flagship smartphone. The device combines professional-grade photography capabilities with flagship performance in a remarkably compact form factor, challenging the conventional notion that smaller phones must compromise on features. Designed for the Modern Professional The vivo X200… Continue reading

EPA staff accuse Trump administration of sidelining science for polluters

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration is “ignoring the scientific consensus to benefit polluters,“ hundreds of Environmental Protection Agency employees said in a letter of dissent Monday, accusing the government of undermining the EPA’s core mission. The scathing letter, signed by more than 200 current and former officials and their supporters, accused EPA chief Lee… Continue reading

EPA staff accuse Trump administration of sidelining science for polluters

Iran laporkan 935 terbunuh dalam serangan Israel sepanjang 12 hari

ISTANBUL: Pihak berkuasa Iran memaklumkan pada Isnin sekurang-kurangnya 935 orang terkorban dalam serangan Israel sepanjang konflik 12 hari itu, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA) memetik media tempatan. Jurucakap Badan Kehakiman, Asghar Jahangir dalam satu kenyataan yang dipetik agensi berita separa rasmi Tasnim berkata angka korban itu termasuk 132 wanita dan 38 kanak-kanak. Kementerian Kesihatan sebelum ini… Continue reading

Bomba selamatkan remaja terperangkap dalam kebakaran di George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Tindakan pantas anggota bomba berjaya menyelamatkan seorang remaja lelaki yang terperangkap dalam kebakaran di rumahnya di Aparment 99, Taman Sinar Pelangi, Jelutong di sini malam Isnin (Jun 30). Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Operasi Kebombaan dan Penyelamat Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Pulau Pinang John Sagun Francis berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 7.26… Continue reading

Australian nursery worker faces 70 child sex crime charges in Melbourne

Doctors urged that 1,200 Australian children get tested for infectious diseases on Tuesday after police charged a former daycare worker with dozens of “deeply distressing” sex crimes. Victoria police said a 26-year-old man had been charged with more than 70 crimes stemming from alleged sexual assaults against eight children aged between five months and two… Continue reading

Australian nursery worker faces 70 child sex crime charges in Melbourne

Suspect in 2022 Idaho student killings to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES: Bryan Kohberger, the suspect charged with the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, is expected to plead guilty this week in a deal that spares him the death penalty, according to the family of one victim. Kohberger, 30, a former criminology student, was set to stand trial in August for the… Continue reading

Sharp satirical take on human psyche

IT is easy to hold onto our morals when circumstances favour us. The absence of pressure or temptation allows for less deviation from one’s values. But what happens when we are placed in challenging situations? Can our moral compass withstand the pressures of our survival needs? This question is pondered through Netflix’s latest series Sirens.… Continue reading

Suspect in 2022 Idaho student killings to plead guilty

SARA aid helps Malaysians cope with rising living costs

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The expansion of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) or basic Rahmah contribution initiative, to benefit 5.4 million recipients, starting April 1, has been described as a blessing, particularly for low-income individuals, those who have lost their regular income, and others struggling with the rising cost of living. For 76-year-old Shaari Yahaya, a retired… Continue reading

Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens further in July

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its upward trend at Tuesday’s open, buoyed by persistent weakness in the US dollar. At 8.01 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.1955/2160 against the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.2060/2130. The US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped further to 96.875 as investors awaited key economic data, with the 90-day pause… Continue reading

Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens further in July

Malaysia’s haunted holidays

SO you want a holiday, huh? But not just any holiday. No. You don’t want the usual makan-makan, tidur (sleeping at) hotel, selfie depan (in front of) the Petronas towers. You want something edgy, something spooky, something to make your ancestors raise their eyebrows and ask: “Anak ni tak cukup kasih sayang ke (This child… Continue reading

Forging path for top scorers to reach university goal

PETALING JAYA: A quiet but determined intervention led by a senior officer in the Prime Minister’s Department helped steer a key policy correction, opening the door for high-achieving SPM students to access the national matriculation programme. Driving this change is special functions officer to the prime minister Shanmugam Mookan, who acted promptly in response to… Continue reading

Malaysia’s haunted holidays

Trapped under ice

THERE are countless ways to die, but for the Argentinians in Netflix’s The Eternaut, death has arrived in the form of a snowstorm. Adapted from Hector German Oesterheld’s El Eternauta, a comic considered a classic in Argentina, the six-episode Netflix series takes place in Buenos Aires. As a snowfall that kills on contact with skin… Continue reading

Vital step during pregnancy

WHAT is amniocenthesis? It is a earlier procedure procedure that takes out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing. This is the fluid that surrounds the fetus in pregnancy. Amniotic fluid is a clear, pale yellow fluid that which protects the fetus from injury and against infection. Amniocentesis is primarily a medical procedure… Continue reading

New detailed TNB electricity bills help consumers track energy usage

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) customers can now access a more detailed breakdown of their electricity bills following the implementation of a new tariff structure approved by the Energy Commission. The updated billing format aims to improve transparency and help consumers understand their energy consumption patterns. Under the new system, bills will display three… Continue reading

Dortmund face Ramos challenge in Club World Cup clash

BORUSSIA DORTMUND will have to overcome “superstar” Sergio Ramos and his winning mentality to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, said the German team’s coach Niko Kovac. Former Real Madrid captain and four-time Champions League winner Ramos, 39, is Monterrey’s defensive leader and Kovac highlighted the Spaniard’s will to win and Monterrey’s aggression.… Continue reading

Dortmund face Ramos challenge in Club World Cup clash

Fluminense’s Silva celebrates double victory at Club World Cup

FLUMINENSE captain Thiago Silva had extra reason to celebrate after Monday’s 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Club World Cup round of 16, revelling not only in his team’s historic performance but also in beating his former club’s city rivals. The 40-year-old defender, who returned to his hometown club Fluminense last year, played three… Continue reading

Fluminense’s Silva celebrates double victory at Club World Cup

Uphill battle to curb ‘elusive’ online gambling menace

PETALING JAYA: Despite over 173,000 pieces of harmful online content – more than half linked to illegal gambling – having being removed since January, experts said Malaysia is fighting an uphill battle against a fast-evolving cybercrime ecosystem. Criminologist Datuk Shahul Hamid Abd Rahim said illegal online gambling continues to thrive because these syndicates are well-organised… Continue reading

Over 42,000 Singapore VEP tags inactive as full enforcement begins

JOHOR BAHRU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed that 42,416 Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags for Singapore-registered private vehicles remain unactivated as of June 29, despite full enforcement kicking off today. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that out of 248,504 VEP RFID tags issued to individual private vehicles, only 206,088 (82.93 per cent)… Continue reading

Teacher loses RM890,000 to phone syndicate

GEORGE TOWN: A teacher lost RM890,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that falsely accused the victim of being involved in money laundering, in an incident reported here recently. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 59-year-old woman filed a police report yesterday at the Commercial Crime Investigation Division… Continue reading

PM Anwar urges PDRM to uphold professionalism and welfare

KUALA LUMPUR: The new leadership of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has been reminded to elevate the force as a professional, integrity-based and trusted security body without neglecting the welfare of its officers, members and veterans. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he conveyed the message when receiving a courtesy call from the new… Continue reading

Against all odds

MY father left Sri Lanka at the age of ten in 1935, accompanying his maternal uncle in search of better opportunities in Malaya. He never looked back and successfully made a life for himself as a civil servant, after completing his education. He took on Malaysian citizenship when he was accepted into Victoria Institution, KL… Continue reading

Global solidarity key to Gaza crisis resolution says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that global solidarity and moral courage were more essential than ever during the deep humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In his Facebook update, Anwar said he had discussed the matter virtually with British Member of Parliament and prominent political figure Jeremy Corbyn on Monday. “I had a… Continue reading

UMNO general assembly postponed to November due to Sabah polls

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 UMNO General Assembly, initially set for August 20–23, has been postponed to November 26–29 to allow the party to focus on the upcoming Sabah State Election. The decision was made during the UMNO Supreme Council meeting held at Menara Dato’ Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf… Continue reading

PM Anwar’s first working visit to Italy from July 1-3

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to undertake a three-day working visit to Italy, his first to the country, according to a statement from Wisma Putra. The statement said that the visit, from July 1 to 3, is at the invitation of his counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. He will be accompanied by… Continue reading

Mbappe returns as Real Madrid face Juventus in Club World Cup clash

KYLIAN MBAPPE looks set to make his Club World Cup debut when his Real Madrid side face Juventus in the last 16 at the Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday, in a major boost for the 15-time European champions. “It’s a big possibility,“ Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso told a press conference on Monday when asked… Continue reading

Mbappe returns as Real Madrid face Juventus in Club World Cup clash

Fire destroys workers’ dormitory at Seremban construction site

SEREMBAN: A fire destroyed approximately 30 container units serving as a workers’ dormitory at a construction site in Taman Forest Heights earlier this evening. Authorities confirmed no casualties as the area was vacant when the incident occurred. Senior Fire Superintendent II Mohd Nafi Wahid, the operations commander, stated that the fire department received the emergency… Continue reading

Inter Milan captain Martinez criticises team after Club World Cup exit

INTER MILAN captain Lautaro Martinez did not hold back after Monday’s 2-0 loss to Fluminense, criticising a lacklustre display as they exited the Club World Cup in the last 16. Inter were stunned by a resilient Fluminense side, with the Italians failing to pose a real threat until the closing stages, leaving striker Martinez frustrated… Continue reading

Inter Milan captain Martinez criticises team after Club World Cup exit

Decaying bodies of mother and daughter found in Penang apartment

GEORGE TOWN: The decomposing bodies of a mother and her two-year-old daughter were found in an apartment along Jalan Bukit Gambir earlier yesterday. Timur Laut district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad confirmed the discovery after authorities responded to a public tip-off about a foul odour emanating from the unit. Police and firefighters forced entry… Continue reading

Melaka waives licence fees for 1,300 traders after storm damage

MELAKA: The Historic Melaka City Council (MBMB) has introduced a three-month exemption on business licence fees for 1,300 petty traders affected by a recent storm. The initiative aims to support small businesses struggling with financial setbacks. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the measure, which will apply during licence renewals. The relief covers… Continue reading

Putintseva requests spectator removal during Wimbledon match

KAZAKHSTAN’S Yulia Putintseva asked for a spectator to be removed after expressing concerns about their behaviour during her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. At the start of her match against American Amanda Anisimova on Court 15, the 30-year-old approached the umpire to report the spectator, describing the person as “crazy” and “dangerous.” “Can you… Continue reading

Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies

LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration has intensified its immigration crackdown by suing Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed by the US Justice Department, targets the city, Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles City Council, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration laws. This legal… Continue reading

Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies

Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to visit a newly opened migrant detention center in Florida this week, a facility surrounded by swamps and alligators that has been nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” The White House confirmed the visit on Monday, stating that Trump will attend the opening of the 5,000-bed detention center located in the… Continue reading

Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida

Israeli official to visit White House amid Gaza truce pressure

WASHINGTON: Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to hold high-level discussions at the White House this week, as US President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a truce in Gaza. The visit follows Trump’s public call for Israel to “make the deal in Gaza,“ expressing hope for a… Continue reading

Israeli official to visit White House amid Gaza truce pressure

Fluminense shocks Inter Milan 2-0 to advance in Club World Cup

FLUMINENSE sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals. German Cano’s header from close range gave Fluminense an early lead in their last-16 tie and they then withstood an onslaught from the Italian side in the second… Continue reading