July 2025 – Page 19 – Thesundailymys

Malaysia and Nepal forge new economic synergies

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-Nepal Business Council (MNBC) and the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries, Lalitpur Metropolitan City (FNCSI-LMC), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Kathmandu early this month, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and revitalising small enterprise ecosystems. Setting the stage for a robust and forward-looking partnership, this collaboration underscores the… Continue reading

Gretchen Walsh wins 100m butterfly gold despite illness in Singapore

GRETCHEN Walsh battled through illness to deliver a stunning performance in the 100m butterfly final at the world championships, securing gold with the second-fastest time ever recorded. The 22-year-old American clocked 54.73 seconds, finishing ahead of Belgium’s Roos Vanotterdijk (55.84) and Australia’s Alexandria Perkins (56.33). “I’m so happy, to be under 55 (sec) again is… Continue reading

Qin targets LA 2028 gold after 100m breaststroke world title win

CHINA’s Qin Haiyang has set his sights on Olympic glory at Los Angeles 2028 after reclaiming his 100m breaststroke world title with a thrilling victory over Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi. Qin clocked 58.23 seconds, edging out Martinenghi (58.58) and Kyrgyzstan’s Denis Petrashov (58.88) in a tightly contested final. The 26-year-old, who swept all three breaststroke events… Continue reading

Multitude of positive factors entrench Malaysia’s economy on growth trajectory – BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs. The central bank governor said today that among… Continue reading

Malaysia mediates Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire with ASEAN support

PUTRAJAYA: Cambodia and Thailand have thanked Malaysia for its crucial mediation in achieving an immediate ceasefire after days of border clashes. The breakthrough followed a special meeting hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who currently chairs ASEAN. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called the talks “urgent and timely,“ crediting Anwar’s leadership for halting… Continue reading

Anwar’s diplomacy secures Cambodia-Thailand truce, boosts ASEAN spirit

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s success in brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand is a victory for the ASEAN spirit and a testament to his steadfast commitment to dialogue-driven diplomacy. Chairman of the RIGHTS Foundation, Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff, in extending his heartfelt congratulations, said Anwar’s statesmanship and moral authority have… Continue reading

AGC appeals sentence for motoring influencer and brother in false report case

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has filed an appeal against the Muar Magistrates’ Court’s decision to sentence motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin and his brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, to one month in jail and a RM1,500 fine for lodging a false report. In a statement, the AGC confirmed the appeal was filed against… Continue reading

MITI dan MIDA tingkat keyakinan pelabur dengan reformasi polisi baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) serta Lembaga Pembangunan Pelaburan Malaysia (MIDA) akan terus mempergiat usaha dalam melaksanakan reformasi polisi bagi meningkatkan keyakinan pelabur dan memantapkan kedudukan Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelaburan utama. MITI menyatakan bahawa ketidaktentuan perdagangan global akibat ketidakstabilan geopolitik memerlukan pendekatan strategik untuk memastikan Malaysia kekal relevan sebagai hab pelaburan di… Continue reading

Unidentified woman’s body found under Klang River bridge in Puchong

PUCHONG: The body of an unidentified woman was found face-down on rocks beneath the Klang River bridge near Jalan Jurutera earlier today. Subang Jaya district police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat confirmed that authorities received a public report at 11.58 am, prompting an immediate response. “Initial examination revealed that the body was dressed entirely… Continue reading

Mob killing in Jasin after lewd act, seven arrested in Melaka

ALOR GAJAH: A 51-year-old jobless man died after being beaten by a mob following an alleged lewd act in the parking lot of a Jasin supermarket. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar confirmed the incident, stating the victim succumbed to severe injuries at the scene. The victim, who had prior records under Section 377D of… Continue reading

Penang welfare dept rescues 20 children in ops abai raid

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Welfare Department (JKM) has rescued 20 children, including a 15-day-old baby, during a special operation named Ops Abai. The raid took place simultaneously at two locations in Bukit Mertajam on July 21. State Social Development, Welfare and Non-Islamic Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the operation was conducted with the… Continue reading

Two men arrested over whipping effigy of PM Anwar at rally

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men have been arrested to assist in the investigation of an incident where an effigy resembling Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was whipped during a rally at Dataran Merdeka on Saturday. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects, aged 21 and 47, were… Continue reading

Selgate specialist hospital rawang to open soon in selangor

SHAH ALAM: The Selgate Specialist Hospital Rawang (SSH Rawang) is nearing completion and will soon begin operations, marking a significant milestone in healthcare services for northern Selangor. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari confirmed the progress, stating that the 224-bed facility is in its final construction phase. “Alhamdulillah, I am pleased to see the… Continue reading

Women empowerment must include informal sector, says Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: The empowerment of women must extend beyond the formal sector to include those in informal roles such as housewives and caregivers, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Speaking at the launch of the National Policy on Women (DWN) and Women’s Development Action Plan (PTPW) 2025-2030, she emphasised the need to appreciate… Continue reading

Usaha diplomasi Anwar hentikan konflik Kemboja-Thailand perkukuh ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejayaan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dalam mencapai gencatan senjata antara Kemboja dan Thailand menjadi bukti kekuatan diplomasi ASEAN. Langkah ini bukan sahaja mengurangkan ketegangan serantau tetapi juga menonjolkan kepimpinan Malaysia dalam menyelesaikan konflik secara damai. Pengerusi Yayasan RIGHTS Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff memuji usaha Anwar, menyifatkannya sebagai pemimpin yang berprinsip dan… Continue reading

Two Bumiputera firms targeted for Bursa Malaysia listing by year-end

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is targeting at least two Bumiputera companies to be listed on Bursa Malaysia by the end of this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed this during the launch of the Bumiputera Rapid Acceleration and Value Enhancement (BRAVE) programme today. The initiative aims to strengthen the Bumiputera… Continue reading

Offenders compulsory attendance order to reduce prison overcrowding

KUALA LUMPUR: The Offenders Compulsory Attendance (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today, with Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah stating its primary aim is to address prison overcrowding. He revealed that as of July 22, Malaysian prisons housed 83,827 inmates, exceeding the capacity of 76,311. Another 5,759 offenders… Continue reading

Israeli rights groups label Gaza campaign as genocide in stark reports

JERUSALEM: Two prominent Israeli human rights organisations, B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel, have declared the ongoing military campaign in Gaza a “genocide” against Palestinians. This marks the first time Israeli NGOs have used such strong language to describe the conflict. B’Tselem executive director Yuli Novak stated, “Nothing prepares you for the realisation that… Continue reading

Israeli rights groups label Gaza campaign as genocide in stark reports

MCMC probes online sale of uncertified communication devices

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating a company suspected of selling uncertified communication devices online. The probe follows a joint operation with the Royal Malaysia Police under Op Taring Bravo 3, involving multiple enforcement agencies. Authorities seized 3,837 units of various devices, including wireless gaming consoles, remote controls, smart devices, and… Continue reading

RM16 million donation to UMNO not linked to breach of trust – Court told

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court heard today that UMNO had no knowledge the RM16 million it received from Jendela Pinggiran Sdn Bhd (JPSB) was linked to any breach of trust. UMNO’s counsel, Mohamed Shahrul Fazli Kamarulzaman, stated the funds were accepted as donations and used for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. “No evidence shows UMNO… Continue reading

Firefighters battling to contain 2.4ha inferno

KUCHING: The Air Pollutant Index (API) in Mukah, central Sarawak rose to an unhealthy level of 154 in the morning today. The Environment Department said Mukah is recording the worst air quality reading in Malaysia. Most other parts of Sarawak are reporting moderate API levels in the 70s. The poor air quality in Mukah is… Continue reading

282 vacant PPR units in Rembau open for applications till Aug 10

SEREMBAN: A total of 282 units in the Rembau People’s Housing Project (PPR) remain unoccupied, with applications open until August 10 for eligible buyers. Negeri Sembilan Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar confirmed the availability, stating that the Chembong Mukim project comprises 452 terraced houses, with 166 already allocated. “Applicants… Continue reading

New Court of Appeal President and Sabah Sarawak Chief judge sworn in

PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais was sworn in today as the new President of the Court of Appeal, while Datuk Azizah Nawawi became the first woman appointed as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak. Abu Bakar, 63, from Muar, Johor, took his oath before senior Court of Appeal judge Datuk P Ravinthran.… Continue reading

Extremists using religion for politics must be condemned – Kamil Munim

KUALA LUMPUR: Those who adopt extremist ideologies and manipulate religion for political purposes must be strongly condemned, said Political Secretary to the Finance Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. He warned that such factions threaten national unity and must be rejected by all who seek peace. “Praying for the destruction of fellow Muslims reflects a radical… Continue reading

Mohd Ismail Ibrahim named new Perlis deputy police chief

KANGAR: Kedah police Integrity and Standard Compliance Department Chief ACP Mohd Ismail Ibrahim has been appointed as the new Perlis deputy police chief, effective today. The handover ceremony took place at the Perlis contingent police headquarters multipurpose hall, witnessed by Perlis police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim. Mohd Ismail, 59, described his appointment as a… Continue reading

Kuching drug bust nets RM3.07m syabu in mobile store operation

KUCHING: A drug trafficking syndicate using cars as “mobile stores” to discreetly deliver syabu was dismantled by police in a special operation in Kota Sentosa. The raid, conducted on July 19, led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of methamphetamine worth RM3.072 million. Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar… Continue reading

Umno terima RM16 juta sebagai derma, tiada kaitan pecah amanah

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini diberitahu Umno tidak mengetahui bahawa wang sebanyak RM16 juta yang diterima daripada Jendela Pinggiran Sdn Bhd (JPSB) boleh dikaitkan dengan sebarang perbuatan pecah amanah atau tanggungjawab. Peguam Mohamed Shahrul Fazli Kamarulzaman, yang mewakili Umno, berhujah bahawa parti itu menerima wang tersebut sebagai derma dan sumbangan. “Tiada bukti… Continue reading

Mekanik di Miri rugi RM79,000 akibat penipuan dalam talian

MIRI: Seorang mekanik berusia 30-an mengalami kerugian sebanyak RM79,000 selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan dalam talian di Miri pada Khamis lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Miri, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, berkata kejadian itu berlaku pada 24 Julai kira-kira pukul 12 tengah hari apabila mangsa menerima panggilan telefon daripada individu yang mendakwa dari Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen… Continue reading

Penganggur maut dipukul didakwa lakukan kelucahan di Alor Gajah

ALOR GAJAH: Seorang penganggur lelaki berusia 51 tahun maut selepas dipercayai dipukul sekumpulan individu berikutan tindakannya disyaki melakukan kelucahan melampau di tempat letak kereta sebuah pasar raya di Jasin. Ketua Polis Melaka Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar berkata, kejadian berlaku kira-kira pukul 9 malam semalam dengan mangsa meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian akibat kecederaan parah di badan… Continue reading

Proton sets up international arm to accelerate overseas sales

PETALING JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd has established Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), a wholly owned subsidiary formed to spearhead its overseas expansion efforts, with the objective to provide more flexibility when dealing with international markets. The CEO of the new company is Edmund Lim Meng Thong, who was formerly the director of Proton’s International… Continue reading

French prosecutors seek new arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad

PARIS: French prosecutors announced on Monday they have requested a new arrest warrant for Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad in connection with a deadly 2013 chemical attack, following the cancellation of a previous warrant. The decision now rests with investigating magistrates on whether to issue the new warrant. French authorities have been investigating a suspected… Continue reading

Amnesty urges Syria to probe Alawite women abductions

BEIRUT: Amnesty International has called on Syrian authorities to investigate the abduction of 36 Alawite women and girls, citing credible reports of kidnappings in recent months. The rights group urged accountability for perpetrators amid ongoing instability following the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The report follows massacres in March in Syria’s coastal Alawite heartland,… Continue reading

Cyberattack disrupts Aeroflot flights in Russia

MOSCOW: A cyberattack on Russia’s national airline Aeroflot disrupted 42 flights on Monday, marking the first major aviation IT breach since the Ukraine conflict began. Officials confirmed the incident, with Ukrainian hacking group “Silent Crow” and Belarusian “Cyber Partisans” claiming responsibility in a joint statement. Russia’s state prosecutor’s office launched a criminal investigation after flight… Continue reading

Russia urged to stop trafficking of migrant women by UN experts

GENEVA: United Nations experts have called on Russia to take urgent action against the trafficking and forced labour of migrant women, describing conditions akin to modern slavery. Reports indicate dozens of women from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan were deceived with job offers, only to have their documents seized and endure gruelling work without pay. The UN… Continue reading

Pandelela Rinong withdraws from world championships due to shoulder injury

A shoulder injury forced national diving star Datuk Pandelela Rinong and her partner Lee Yiat Qing to withdraw from the women’s 10m synchronised event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The pair completed two of their five scheduled dives, scoring 87 points before pulling out during the preliminaries at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Pandelela… Continue reading

Tengku Zafrul receives DPPN award at Penang governor’s birthday

GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was honoured with the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) award, granting him the title Datuk Seri, in conjunction with Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib’s 84th birthday celebration. The award was presented at Dewan Sri Pinang, recognising Tengku Zafrul’s contributions in… Continue reading

Dua lelaki ditahan bantu siasatan kes himpunan bawa patung mirip PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Dua lelaki tempatan ditahan bagi membantu siasatan berhubung insiden membawa dan menyebat patung menyerupai Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dalam perhimpunan di Dataran Merdeka, Sabtu lepas. Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail berkata kedua-dua individu berusia 21 dan 47 tahun itu ditahan dalam dua siri tangkapan hari ini. Peralatan komunikasi… Continue reading

KPKM proposes short-term agriculture censuses for better policy coordination

PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) has recommended that the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) conduct short-term agricultural censuses every two to four years to ensure timely data updates for improved policy coordination. KPKM secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak highlighted the importance of frequent data collection following the findings of the 2024 Agriculture… Continue reading

Bank Negara revises Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.0%-4.8%

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection to between 4.0% and 4.8% from 4.5%-5.5% previously. The projection takes into account various tariff scenarios, ranging from continued elevation of tariffs to more favourable trade negotiation outcomes. In a statement today, the central bank said the forecast remains… Continue reading

Malaysia builds 74 artificial reefs, generates RM84,000 in fish biomass

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) has successfully constructed 74 artificial reefs across six states in 2024, contributing to marine conservation while generating RM84,759 in fish biomass revenue. Funded with a RM2.4 million allocation, these reefs are located in Kedah, Perak, Melaka, Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan, including key areas like Pulau Payar and Pulau… Continue reading

Mayat wanita ditemui bawah jambatan Sungai Klang

KUALA LUMPUR: Mayat seorang wanita tanpa identiti ditemui dalam keadaan tertiarap di atas batu bawah jambatan Sungai Klang berhampiran Jalan Jurutera, Puchong pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Subang Jaya ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat mengesahkan pihaknya menerima laporan orang awam pada jam 11.58 pagi sebelum anggota dihantar ke lokasi. “Pemeriksaan awal mendapati mayat berpakaian serba… Continue reading

Sungai Ketil fish kill prompts water testing by Chemistry Dept

GUA MUSANG: Water samples from Sungai Ketil have been submitted to the Chemistry Department for analysis following the discovery of hundreds of dead fish at Rimba Wangi Recreational Park. The Kelantan Department of Environment (DOE) has initiated immediate monitoring to prevent further incidents. Kelantan DOE director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin confirmed that complaints regarding the… Continue reading

Lebih 27,000 pengguna tren terkesan naik taraf sistem LRT Kelana Jaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerja naik taraf sistem semboyan Laluan Kelana Jaya dijangka memberi kesan kepada lebih 27,000 pengguna tren, menurut Ketua Pegawai Operasi Kumpulan Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) Dr Prodyut Dutt. Proses ini akan dilaksanakan dalam dua fasa utama. Fasa 2 bermula 9 Ogos hingga 14 September melibatkan 10 stesen dari KLCC hingga Gombak, manakala Fasa… Continue reading

Three Terengganu officers remanded over RM25k bribery for building approvals

KUALA TERENGGANU: Three local authority officers in Terengganu have been remanded for six days over allegations of accepting bribes totalling RM25,000 to facilitate building plan approvals. The remand order, issued by Magistrate Yuhanis Mohd Roslan, follows an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The suspects, two men and one woman aged between 40 and… Continue reading

Taktik stor bergerak dadah tumpas, syabu RM3.072 juta dirampas

KUCHING: Taktik licik sindiket pengedaran dadah menggunakan kereta sebagai stor bergerak berjaya dipatahkan polis dalam operasi khas di Kota Sentosa pada 19 Julai lalu. Dua lelaki tempatan berusia 25 dan 27 tahun ditahan dalam kereta Perodua Alza yang digunakan untuk mengedar dadah. Menurut Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, sindiket ini… Continue reading

AGC fail rayuan hukuman penjara pempengaruh Ija dan adik

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) hari ini memfailkan notis rayuan terhadap keputusan Mahkamah Majistret yang menjatuhkan hukuman penjara sebulan serta denda RM1,500 ke atas pempengaruh permotoran Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin dan adiknya, Tengku Abdul Aziz, bagi kesalahan membuat laporan palsu. AGC dalam kenyataan memaklumkan rayuan itu difailkan terhadap hukuman ke atas Tengku Abdul Aziz… Continue reading

MCMC buka siasatan syarikat jual peranti komunikasi tidak diperakui

PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) membuka kertas siasatan terhadap sebuah syarikat yang disyaki menjalankan aktiviti penjualan peranti komunikasi tidak diperakui secara dalam talian. Dalam kenyataan hari ini, MCMC memaklumkan tindakan itu hasil kerjasama dengan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) susulan operasi bersepadu, Op Taring Bravo 3 yang melibatkan pelbagai agensi penguat kuasa. Menurut MCMC,… Continue reading

RUU kehadiran wajib pesalah kurangkan kesesakan penjara – Shamsul Anuar

KUALA LUMPUR: Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Kehadiran Wajib Pesalah-Pesalah (Pindaan) 2025 yang diluluskan di Dewan Rakyat hari ini bertujuan mengurangkan kesesakan di penjara, menurut Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. Berdasarkan statistik Jabatan Penjara Malaysia setakat 22 Julai, seramai 83,827 banduan berada di fasiliti penjara, manakala 5,759 lagi menjalani pemulihan dalam komuniti.… Continue reading

Abu Bakar angkat sumpah sebagai Presiden Mahkamah Rayuan

PUTRAJAYA: Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Datuk Abu Bakar Jais mengangkat sumpah jawatan sebagai Presiden Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini. Beliau menggantikan Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim yang bersara pada 3 Julai lalu. Upacara angkat sumpah diadakan di Dewan Persidangan, Istana Kehakiman, di sini, disaksikan oleh Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan kanan Datuk P. Ravinthran. Sejarah turut tercipta apabila… Continue reading