July 2025 – Page 20 – Thesundailymys

Polis tahan lelaki ganggu penyu bertelur di Cherating

KUANTAN: Seorang lelaki berusia 51 tahun ditahan polis kerana disyaki mengganggu seekor penyu yang sedang bertelur di Pusat Konservasi dan Penerangan Penyu, Cherating. Pemangku Ketua Polis Daerah Kuantan Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud berkata suspek ditahan kira-kira pukul 1 tengah hari dan sedang mengesan dua lagi rakan yang terlibat. “Suspek juga didapati positif dadah,“ katanya… Continue reading

Peranan wanita perlu diiktiraf dalam semua sektor – Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: Peranan wanita dalam sektor tidak formal, terutamanya sebagai suri rumah dan penjaga keluarga, perlu diiktiraf dan dihargai setimpal dengan sumbangan mereka kepada masyarakat dan negara. Demikian ditegaskan oleh isteri Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Beliau yang juga Pengerusi Majlis Penasihat Hal Ehwal Wanita dan Keluarga berkata, dasar seperti Dasar… Continue reading

Heineken Malaysia picks up six awards for delivering positive impact in ESG, CSR

PETALING JAYA: Heineken Malaysia Bhd has once again raised the bar for corporate sustainability, taking home six accolades at The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards 2024 and the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2025. In a statement today, the company said these awards reinforce the strength of its partnerships in driving meaningful environmental and social… Continue reading

Thailand dan Kemboja setuju gencatan senjata – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Thailand dan Kemboja mencapai persetujuan untuk melaksanakan gencatan senjata serta-merta selepas ketegangan memuncak di sempadan yang dipertikaikan. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan keputusan itu susulan mesyuarat khas di Kompleks Seri Perdana. Pemangku Perdana Menteri Thailand Phumtham Wechayachai dan Perdana Menteri Kemboja Hun Manet hadir dalam perbincangan yang bermula jam 3 petang. Turut… Continue reading

Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire amid border tensions

PUTRAJAYA: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to ease tensions along their disputed border, following a high-level meeting chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement was reached during a special session at the Seri Perdana Complex, attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting… Continue reading

Three killed in French holiday home fire for disabled adults

MONTMOREAU: A deadly fire broke out at a holiday cottage in southwestern France, killing three people, including adults with learning disabilities. Authorities confirmed 14 individuals, aged 20 to 75, were inside the stone house when the fire started before dawn in the village of Montmoreau. The group included eight people with disabilities and four caregivers.… Continue reading

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou condemns EU-US trade deal as submission

PARIS: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has strongly criticised the newly struck trade deal between the European Union and the United States, labelling it a “dark day” and an act of “submission.” The agreement, finalised on Sunday, has drawn sharp reactions from politicians across France. “It is a dark day when an alliance of free… Continue reading

Techstore secures RM7.7m contract from Royal Malaysian Customs for RTS Link project

PUCHONG: Enterprise IT services provider, TechStore Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of award (LoA) from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department for the provision of leasing and training services for four units of baggage scanner machines and two units of body scanner machines with accessories for RM7.7 million.… Continue reading

Theft by drug addicts drives Kedah crime spike, says police chief

ALOR SETAR: Theft committed by drug addicts has emerged as the primary factor behind the surge in index crime cases in Kedah, according to state police chief CP Adzli Abu Shah. From January 1 to July 27, Kedah recorded 2,852 index crime cases, with nearly half linked to theft by drug users. “Kedah police will… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat passes Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025 to curb substance misuse

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025, reinforcing enforcement against the illegal use of poisons and psychotropic substances. The bill, approved via voice vote, was debated by 12 MPs from both government and opposition blocs. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the amendments aim to enhance enforcement… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence reports 16 killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported 16 fatalities from Israeli fire on Monday, as the war-torn Palestinian territory enters its 21st month of conflict. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal confirmed the deaths, including five in an overnight strike on a residential building in Al-Mawasi. The Palestinian Red Crescent stated a pregnant woman was among the… Continue reading

Malaysia to highlight Gaza oppression at Geneva parliament conference

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul will reinforce Malaysia’s stance on the ongoing oppression of Palestinians in Gaza during the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva. The event, held from July 28 to 31 at the Palais des Nations, gathers over 110 parliamentary leaders worldwide. Johari is set to… Continue reading

Football legends Baggio and Carlos inspire China’s Village Super League

Football icons Roberto Baggio and Roberto Carlos made a special appearance at China’s Village Super League (Cun Chao) last Saturday, reigniting enthusiasm among fans after devastating floods disrupted the tournament earlier this summer. The event, held in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, marked the league’s emotional return with a gratitude-themed ceremony. “Although China is half a… Continue reading

Juwai IQI launches bank-grade ‘checkout’ feature to protect property buyers, renters from fraud

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s RM725 billion annual e-payment transactions could get a RM3.6 billion boost from real estate as IQI embeds a one-tap bank-grade “checkout” button that will make every transaction fraud-resistant. “Malaysian home buyers and renters finally have a bank-grade ‘checkout’ button for their purchase and rental booking fees and deposits,” said Juwai IQI co-founder… Continue reading

Eco-Shop reports 17% surge in core net profit for FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Eco-Shop Marketing Berhad, a player in Malaysia’s dollar store retail sector, has released its fourth quarter financial results for the three months ended 31 May 2025 (4Q FY2025) today. On a full-year basis for the twelve months ended May 31, 2025 (FY2025), the Group achieved new record highs for both revenue and profit… Continue reading

Techstore expands role in RTS Link with new award from Customs Department

PUCHONG: Enterprise IT services provider, TechStore Berhad, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has today accepted a Letter of Award (LoA) from Royal Malaysian Customs Department for the provision of leasing and training services for 4 units of baggage scanner machines and 2 units of body scanner machines with accessories (Works) for a… Continue reading

Penang remains top exporting state in June, Selangor leading importer

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s total trade for June 2025 amounted to RM234.9 billion with exports and imports recording RM121.7 billion and RM113.1 billion, respectively, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported today. Chief Statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said exports in June decreased RM4.4 billion (-3.5%) compared to the same month of the previous… Continue reading

PGF Capital kicks off new financial year with 11.9% y-o-y growth in net profit to RM7.5m for 1QFY26

PENANG: Main Market-listed insulation producer in Southeast Asia, PGF Capital Berhad, began the new financial year with a revenue of RM40.6 million in its first quarter (1QFY26) results for the financial year ended Feb 28, 2026 (FY26) compared to RM40.5 million in 1QFY25. While revenue improved moderately, profit after tax rose 11.9% year-on-year (YoY) to… Continue reading

Miti mulling incentives for investors using local ports, especially those at Kedah Rubber City

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) is considering incentives for investors that maximise the use of local ports, particularly in Penang and Kuala Perlis. Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said the initiative aims to encourage greater use of domestic ports, especially among investors operating around Kedah Rubber City (KRC). “Miti is… Continue reading

Environmental activist killed in Peruvian Amazon amid rising violence

LIMA: An environmental activist fighting to protect the Amazon rainforest was fatally shot in Peru’s Madre de Dios region, authorities confirmed. Hipolito Quispehuaman, a member of the Tambopata National Reserve Management Committee, was killed while driving along the Interoceanic Highway on Saturday night. Local prosecutor Karen Torres stated, “This is a murder with a firearm… Continue reading

Police urge calm over Zara Qairina’s death, probe ongoing

KOTA KINABALU: Police have advised the public to remain calm and refrain from speculation regarding the death of 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir as investigations proceed. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun assured a thorough and transparent probe into the incident. Zara Qairina was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory in the… Continue reading

Indian army kills 3 rebels in Kashmir amid ongoing tensions

SRINAGAR: Indian security forces shot dead three suspected armed rebels in a wildlife reserve near Srinagar on Monday, escalating tensions in the disputed region. The firefight took place in Dachigam, approximately 30 kilometres from the city, close to the Hindu pilgrimage site of Amarnath. “Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight,“ the Indian… Continue reading

Aneka Jaringan continues growth with 72.6% PAT growth in Q3FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Aneka Jaringan Holdings Berhad, a basement and foundation construction specialist, reported another quarter of resilient performance for the third quarter ended May 31, 2025 (Q3 FYE2025), underpinned by consistent project execution and prudent cost control. The Group posted a profit after tax (PAT) of RM0.95 million, marking a 72.6% increase from RM0.55 million… Continue reading

France petition against bee-killing pesticide gains 2 million signatures

PARIS: A student-led petition against a pesticide deadly to bees has surpassed two million signatures in France, intensifying calls for President Emmanuel Macron to reject a controversial bill permitting its use. The legislation, passed on July 8 without full parliamentary debate, would reintroduce acetamiprid, a chemical banned in France since 2018 but still legal in… Continue reading

Lelaki hilang semasa menangkap ikan ditemukan lemas di Sungai Nanga Bekatan

SIBU: Seorang lelaki yang dilaporkan hilang semasa menyelam untuk menangkap ikan di Sungai Nanga Bekatan, Ensiring, Ulu Julau ditemukan lemas hari ini. Mayat Michael Jantan, 50, ditemui di dasar sungai oleh Pasukan Penyelamat Di Air (PPDA) BBP Sungai Merah, Sibu pada pukul 9.08 pagi. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Bintangor Mahmudin Narudin berkata operasi… Continue reading

Art of Speed 2025 ignites Serdang with international flair and local passion

THE 14th edition of Art of Speed (AOS 2025) thundered into the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from 26 to 27 July, captivating thousands of automotive enthusiasts and reaffirming its place as Malaysia’s definitive celebration of custom culture. This year’s event offered more than just a car show; it delivered a full-spectrum lifestyle experience,… Continue reading

SPRM rakam keterangan 32 individu dalam kes penyeludupan besi buruk

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) telah merakam keterangan 32 individu setakat ini bagi membantu siasatan kes sindiket penyeludupan besi buruk dan e-sisa. Operasi serbuan sebelum ini dilakukan di lima negeri termasuk Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, dan Johor. Menurut sumber, SPRM sedang mengenal pasti beberapa individu lain untuk dirakam keterangan dalam masa… Continue reading

Bas.my Medik bakal bantu penumpang mobiliti terhad di Malaysia

KANGAR: Kementerian Pengangkutan akan melancarkan perkhidmatan baru, Bas.my Medik, di bawah Program Transformasi Perkhidmatan Bas Henti-henti (SBST) bagi memudahkan pengangkutan untuk penumpang mobiliti terhad. Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke menyatakan bahawa pengendali Bas.my dikehendaki menyediakan sekurang-kurangnya sebuah van untuk membawa penumpang seperti individu berkerusi roda atau mereka yang memerlukan rawatan di klinik dan pusat dialisis. “Masalah… Continue reading

DBKL issues 41 compounds to unlicensed photographers at KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) conducted a joint enforcement operation called ‘Ops Lens’ and issued 41 compound notices to unlicensed photographers operating around the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The operation involved multiple agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police, Immigration Department, and National Registration Department. DBKL stated that the operation aimed to monitor… Continue reading

MACC questions 32 in RM950m scrap metal smuggling probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 32 individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into a scrap metal and e-waste smuggling syndicate. The probe follows recent raids conducted across five states, targeting a network suspected of evading export taxes worth over RM950 million. A source familiar with the case revealed… Continue reading

Turkey wildfires rage amid heatwave and strong winds

ISTANBUL: Firefighters are battling multiple wildfires across Turkey as the country endures an intense heatwave, officials confirmed. The blazes, fueled by strong winds, have claimed at least 14 lives and forced the evacuation of 19 villages. Over 3,500 people have been displaced as flames spread near Bursa, Karabük, and Kahramanmaras. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim… Continue reading

Missing fisherman found drowned in Sarikei river search

SIBU: A man reported missing while diving to catch fish in Sungai Nanga Bekatan, Ensiring, Ulu Julau, has been found drowned. The body of 50-year-old Michael Jantan was discovered by the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Station’s Water Rescue Team at 9.08 am today. Bintangor Fire and Rescue Station chief Mahmudin Narudin confirmed the recovery.… Continue reading

Local woman foiled smuggling health products worth RM4,000 in Kedah

PUTRAJAYA: The Bukit Kayu Hitam Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) successfully intercepted a local woman attempting to smuggle four unregistered health products at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) in Kedah. The products, estimated to be worth RM4,460, were suspected of containing scheduled poisons under the Poisons Act… Continue reading

Israeli settlers attack Christian village in West Bank, burn cars

TAYBEH: Israeli settlers launched an attack on the Christian Palestinian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, burning cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti, according to the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred early Monday, escalating tensions in the region. The Ramallah-based authority stated on X, “Israeli colonial settlers launched a terror attack tonight on the… Continue reading

BAS.MY Medik service to aid mobility-limited passengers in Malaysia

KANGAR: The Transport Ministry is set to launch BAS.MY Medik, a new service under the Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme, designed to assist passengers with limited mobility. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that operators will provide dedicated vans for wheelchair users and those needing transport to medical facilities. “The BAS.MY Medik service will be… Continue reading

Tiga pegawai PBT direman disyaki terima suapan RM25,000

KUALA TERENGGANU: Tiga pegawai pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) di Terengganu direman enam hari bermula hari ini selepas disyaki menerima suapan berjumlah RM25,000 bagi memudahkan urusan kelulusan pelan bangunan. Perintah reman sehingga Sabtu dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Yuhanis Mohd Roslan selepas membenarkan permohonan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM). Menurut sumber, dua lelaki dan seorang wanita berusia 40… Continue reading

Malaysia bawa isu Palestin ke Persidangan Speaker Parlimen Sedunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul akan mengulangi pendirian Malaysia terhadap penindasan berterusan terhadap rakyat Palestin ketika menghadiri Persidangan Speaker-Speaker Parlimen Sedunia Keenam di Geneva. Pejabat Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat memaklumkan Johari dijadual menyampaikan ucapan dalam sesi Debat Umum bertemakan “Dunia yang Bergolak: Kerjasama Parlimen dan Multilateralisme demi Keamanan, Keadilan dan… Continue reading

Monsoon season aid continues for smallholders under MADANI govt

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will extend the Monsoon Season Assistance (BMT) this year to support smallholders facing weather-related challenges, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced. A total of RM264.91 million has been allocated for the initiative, benefiting over 330,000 recipients, including those under FELDA and the Sabah Rubber Industry Authority (LIGS).… Continue reading

Proton targets 6,000 export units in 2025, eyes global expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), the global arm of Proton Holdings Bhd, has set an ambitious target of 6,000 vehicle exports for 2025. The company plans to double this figure by 2026 and achieve a tenfold increase by 2030. Currently, Proton exports to 19 countries, with further expansion planned for high-potential regions.… Continue reading

Thailand-Cambodia peace talks begin in Putrajaya amid border tensions

PUTRAJAYA: The special meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, aimed at securing an immediate ceasefire and halting hostilities along the disputed border, began in Putrajaya on Monday. The talks, facilitated by Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the current ASEAN Chair, seek to reduce tensions and restore stability in the conflict-affected border regions.… Continue reading

Mesyuarat khas Thailand-Kemboja di Putrajaya untuk atasi ketegangan sempadan

PUTRAJAYA: Mesyuarat khas antara Thailand dan Kemboja telah bermula di Putrajaya pada Isnin dengan tujuan untuk mencapai gencatan senjata dan menghentikan permusuhan di kawasan sempadan yang dipertikaikan. Mesyuarat ini diusahakan oleh Malaysia menerusi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim selaku Pengerusi ASEAN, sebagai langkah untuk meredakan ketegangan yang semakin memuncak dan memulihkan kestabilan di kawasan… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin graces LEMBING SAKTI 2025 military exercise

LUMUT: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today graced the LEMBING SAKTI 2025 Exercise at the Tanjung Hantu shooting range, here. Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, was also in attendance. Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Army Chief General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, and United… Continue reading

Kematian Zara Qairina: Polis minta orang ramai elak spekulasi

KOTA KINABALU: Polis meminta orang ramai agar bertenang dan tidak membuat sebarang spekulasi berhubung kematian pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir sementara menunggu hasil siasatan lanjut. Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah Datuk Jauteh Dikun berkata Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Kontinjen Sabah sedang menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh berhubung insiden itu. “PDRM Kontinjen Sabah akan menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh secara telus,”… Continue reading

KESUMA perkasa TVET dengan elemen AI hadapi Revolusi Industri 4.0

GEORGE TOWN: Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KESUMA) bertekad memperkukuh pembangunan modal insan negara dengan menyediakan kursus kemahiran yang selari dengan keperluan Revolusi Industri 4.0 (IR4.0). Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim berkata, kementerian sedang meneliti semula sukatan pelajaran bagi kursus kemahiran di institusi Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) di bawah seliaannya untuk memasukkan elemen kecerdasan… Continue reading

Bantuan musim tengkujuh RM264.91 juta untuk pekebun kecil diteruskan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan meneruskan pelaksanaan Bantuan Musim Tengkujuh (BMT) tahun ini bagi membantu pekebun kecil yang terjejas akibat ketidaktentuan cuaca. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, sebanyak RM264.91 juta diperuntukkan untuk program tersebut, yang bakal memberi manfaat kepada lebih 330,000 penerima di seluruh negara termasuk di bawah FELDA dan LIGS.… Continue reading

Perak FMM urges more SST expansion talks for industry clarity

IPOH: The Perak Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called for additional engagement sessions to address industry concerns over the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope, which took effect on July 1. FMM deputy chairman Mark Chan Chow Loong emphasised the need for clarity, as the expansion covers over 3,000 new items, raising technical… Continue reading

FMM Perak mahu lebih banyak sesi libat urus beri penjelasan SST

IPOH: Persekutuan Pengilang Malaysia (FMM) Perak menggesa lebih banyak sesi libat urus diadakan bagi memberikan penjelasan berterusan kepada penggiat industri berhubung peluasan skop Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) yang dilaksanakan pada 1 Julai lepas. Timbalan Pengerusi FMM Perak Mark Chan Chow Loong berkata langkah itu penting memandangkan peluasaan skop SST membabitkan lebih 3,000 barangan tambahan… Continue reading

Maxim, inDrive diberi amaran patuhi syarat perkhidmatan – Loke

ALOR SETAR: Dua syarikat pengendali e-hailing, Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) dan ID Applications Sdn Bhd (inDrive), telah menerima amaran tegas daripada Kementerian Pengangkutan untuk mematuhi syarat perkhidmatan, termasuk keperluan Permit Kenderaan E-Hailing (EVP). Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke menyatakan bahawa kedua-dua syarikat kini berada dalam tempoh pemantauan selama tiga bulan. Sekiranya gagal mematuhi syarat tersebut,… Continue reading

Education amendment bill 2025 makes secondary school compulsory

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education (Amendment) Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today, proposing significant changes to Malaysia’s education system. The bill aims to make secondary education compulsory, expanding the current definition under the Education Act 1996. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh introduced the bill, confirming that the second… Continue reading

KKM lancar Op Selamat Papa 1 Ogos untuk kawal vape

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) akan melancarkan Operasi Selamat Paru-Paru (Op Selamat PaPa) bermula 1 Ogos ini sebagai langkah memperkukuh penguatkuasaan Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 (Akta 852), khususnya membabitkan rokok elektronik atau vape. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata operasi ini bukan sahaja bertujuan melindungi golongan lelaki sebagai perokok… Continue reading