July 2025 – Page 23 – Thesundailymys

Bank officer loses RM241,700 in online vehicle scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A bank officer lost his entire savings, including EPF funds, amounting to RM241,700 in an elaborate online vehicle purchase scam. The victim, a 52-year-old man, fell prey to a fraudulent advertisement for a used four-wheel-drive vehicle on Facebook. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor stated that the incident began on July… Continue reading

WUG 2025: Malaysia’s 4x100m men’s finish last in final

BOCHUM: A risky move by the national men’s 4×100 metre (m) quartet did not work out after finishing last in the final of the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games (WUG) 2025 at Lohrheidestadion here, tonight Malaysia time. In the highlight race, which was also the closing event of athletics competition, the national quartet made a change… Continue reading

WUG 2025: Malaysia’s 4x100m men’s finish last in final

EAIC urges criminal charges against immigration officers for medical visa fraud

PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has called for criminal proceedings against Immigration Department officers involved in the unlawful issuance of medical visas to foreign nationals. The findings stem from a probe led by EAIC Commissioner Datuk Seri Dr Razali Ab Malik, which uncovered systemic abuse in granting social visit passes under the medical… Continue reading

Thai and Cambodian leaders meet in Putrajaya for ceasefire talks

PUTRAJAYA: Leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are set to meet today at 3pm in Putrajaya for urgent talks to de-escalate border clashes that have claimed more than 20 lives. The conflict, which intensified on July 25 near Cambodia’s northern border, has displaced thousands on both sides. Cambodian authorities report five soldiers and eight civilians killed,… Continue reading

Infineon labur RM30b, wujudkan 1,500 pekerjaan di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelaburan mega oleh Infineon Technologies bukan sahaja melonjakkan Malaysia sebagai pusat pengeluaran semikonduktor global, malah mewujudkan 1,500 peluang pekerjaan bergaji tinggi kepada rakyat Malaysia, kata Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Malaysia Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Beliau berkata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan potensi pelaburan RM30 bilion itu semasa Misi… Continue reading

WUG 2025: Percaturan taktikal kuartet 4x100m lelaki tak menjadi di final

BOCHUM: Percaturan taktikal skuad 4×100 meter (m) lelaki negara tidak membuahkan hasil apabila mereka menamatkan aksi final di kedudukan terakhir pada temasya Sukan Universiti Dunia (WUG) Rhine-Ruhr 2025 di Lohrheidestadion di sini malam in waktu Malaysia. Dalam perlumbaan terakhir acara olahraga itu, pasukan negara melakukan rombakan strategi dengan menurunkan Mohamad Raimi Mustaffa Kamal untuk bergandingan… Continue reading

Police seize 936 fighting cocks, arrest trio in Sabah raid

PAPAR: Police seized 936 fighting cocks of Philippine breed and arrested three men, including two foreigners, during a raid in Kampung Kambizaan, Sabah. The operation, conducted on Friday, was a joint effort between Bukit Aman’s Internal Security and Public Order Department and the Kota Kinabalu Veterinary Services Department. Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim, director of… Continue reading

China showcases humanoid robots at Shanghai AI conference

SHANGHAI: Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, and even boxing—humanoid robots took center stage at the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai this weekend, showcasing China’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The event, attended by over 800 companies, featured more than 3,000 products, with humanoid robots stealing the spotlight through their quirky yet impressive demonstrations. Premier… Continue reading

China showcases humanoid robots at Shanghai AI conference

Godzilla fans celebrate 70th anniversary at Comic-Con 2025

SAN DIEGO: Godzilla enthusiasts from around the world gathered at Comic-Con to celebrate the iconic monster’s 70th anniversary. The event, hosted by Japanese studio Toho, featured panel discussions, autograph sessions, and fan interactions, highlighting the enduring legacy of the “king of monsters.” Godzilla first appeared on screen in 1954, directed by Ishiro Honda, as a… Continue reading

Trump bermain golf di scotland, penyokong laung “jangan percaya starmer”

LONDON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump muncul di padang golf miliknya di Turnberry, Scotland pada pagi Ahad dan disambut penyokong yang menggesa beliau dengan laungan “jangan percaya Starmer,” lapor PA Media/dpa. Pemimpin Republikan itu tiba kira-kira pukul 11 pagi (1000 GMT) di padang golf berhadapan pantai di Ayrshire dan bermain golf bersama anak lelakinya, Eric.… Continue reading

Godzilla fans celebrate 70th anniversary at Comic-Con 2025

Greece wildfires under control as firefighters battle remaining fronts

ATHENS: Firefighters in Greece have made progress in containing wildfires that have devastated homes and forced evacuations across the country. Over the past 24 hours, 55 new fires broke out, but 50 were quickly brought under control. Authorities remain on high alert, with five major fire fronts still active in the Peloponnese, Evia, Kythera, and… Continue reading

Greece wildfires under control as firefighters battle remaining fronts

Tax Matters – How are clubs, associations and trade bodies taxed?

CLUBS, associations and trade bodies/associations are distinguished from business enterprises, and the prime differentiator is that making profit is not the main objective of clubs, associations and trade groups. These bodies of peple enjoy beneficial treatment in the taxation of their income. Clubs and similar associations are formed by a group of people who come… Continue reading

Malnutrition crisis hits alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns

GENEVA: Malnutrition in the Gaza Strip has surged to alarming levels, the World Health Organization warned, describing the crisis as entirely preventable. The WHO highlighted that aid blockades have led to devastating consequences, with 74 malnutrition-related deaths recorded in 2025, 63 of which occurred in July alone. Among the fatalities were 24 children under five,… Continue reading

Menteri Malaysia sambut baik kerjasama belia, sukan yang lebih erat dengan China

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Belia dan Sukan Malaysia Hannah Yeoh pada Ahad berkata Malaysia mengalu-alukan kerjasama yang lebih erat dalam bidang belia dan sukan dengan China serta berharap dapat memperkukuh hubungan dua hala melalui pertukaran rakyat-ke-rakyat yang lebih giat, lapor Xinhua. Berucap semasa acara larian persahabatan Malaysia-China yang diadakan di Sabah, Hannah menekankan keunggulan China yang… Continue reading

Malnutrition crisis hits alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns

Gaza receives food airdrops as Israel opens aid routes amid crisis

GAZA CITY: Jordanian and Emirati aircraft delivered food supplies to Gaza on Sunday as Israel announced a temporary halt in military operations to facilitate humanitarian aid. The move comes amid worsening hunger in the Palestinian territory, where 21 months of war and a prolonged blockade have left thousands starving. The World Health Organisation reported alarming… Continue reading

Gaza receives food airdrops as Israel opens aid routes amid crisis

Anwar: Kerangka MADANI Berteraskan Nilai Moral Teguh

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini sekali lagi mengulangi komitmen kerajaan untuk memastikan pembangunan Malaysia di bawah kerangka MADANI kekal berteraskan nilai moral yang kukuh dan perpaduan nasional. Berucap pada Majlis Ilmu MADANI bersama para ulama di Kompleks Seri Perdana di sini hari ini, Anwar berkata bahawa walaupun Malaysia sebuah negara berbilang… Continue reading

Lima suspek ugut peminjam ditahan dalam Op Vulture di Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Polis menahan lima individu yang disyaki terlibat dalam kegiatan pinjaman wang tanpa lesen serta melakukan ugutan dan kerosakan harta benda, termasuk menyimbah cat merah di kediaman mangsa. Operasi dikenali sebagai Op Vulture itu dilaksanakan dalam dua serbuan berasingan di sekitar Kota Bharu. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata, suspek pertama ditahan… Continue reading

GRS kekal sokong kerajaan MADANI, tuntutan MA63 diluluskan

KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) menegaskan komitmen untuk terus menyokong Kerajaan MADANI pimpinan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Sokongan ini diberikan selepas pelbagai tuntutan negeri di bawah Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) berjaya dipenuhi. Pengerusi GRS yang juga Ketua Menteri Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, menyatakan bahawa keputusan ini berasaskan komitmen kerajaan persekutuan terhadap… Continue reading

Syria announces September date for transitional parliament selection

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have confirmed that the selection process for a new transitional parliament will take place in mid-September, marking a key step in the country’s post-war political transition. The announcement follows months of preparation under the interim government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took power after the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad… Continue reading

Syria announces September date for transitional parliament selection

Isu SST sektor pembinaan dan perniagaan warga asing fokus Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Langkah kerajaan dalam memastikan projek pembinaan sedia ada tidak terkesan dengan pengenaan Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) serta dasar semasa kebebasan warga asing membuka perniagaan di Malaysia antara yang menjadi tumpuan sidang Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Menurut Aturan Urusan Mesyuarat di laman rasmi Parlimen, Yusuf Abd Wahab (GPS-Tanjong Manis) meminta Menteri Kerja Raya… Continue reading

Charming xianxia romp

FOR those unfamiliar with the sprawling, spirit-summoning world of xianxia dramas, Love Game in Eastern Fantasy might sound intimidating at first glance. Ancient costumes? Cultivation? Demon hunters with long names and even longer grudges? It is a lot to take in. But this 2024 Tencent series, now recently added on Netflix, based on The Guide… Continue reading

Airline ‘Allstars’ unite to foster furry companions

PETALING JAYA: It is always admirable when people go out of their way to care for stray animals. Such unsung heroes can be found at AirAsia RedQ, the airline’s headquarters located at KL International Airport 2 in Sepang. Tucked in a corner of the RedQ car park is DogQ, a doghouse that is home to… Continue reading

Nurul Izzah rakamkan penghormatan revolusi Julai Bangladesh di Persidangan Dhaka

NEW DELHI: Timbalan Presiden Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Nurul Izzah Anwar pada Ahad merakamkan penghormatan kepada kebangkitan pelajar di Bangladesh pada 2024, yang disifatkannya sebagai perjuangan demi kedaulatan dan maruah negara. Bangladesh kini mengadakan beberapa acara bagi memperingati ulang tahun pertama kejatuhan pemerintahan hampir 16 tahun oleh Sheikh Hasina yang dikenali sebagai Revolusi Julai. Nurul… Continue reading

Monsters borne of fearful society

THE feature debut from Indonesian director Jeropoint, Jalan Pulang wastes no time letting viewers know that something is seriously wrong. From the get-go, there is dread in the air and it is not just the fog machines. The death of a husband and the sudden illness of a child are already enough for one horror… Continue reading

Hundreds protest in UK town amid rising immigration tensions

EPPING: Hundreds of demonstrators from opposing groups marched through Epping on Sunday under heavy police supervision, marking the latest in a series of protests sparked by an asylum seeker charged with sexual assault. Authorities deployed barricades and banned masks to prevent clashes, with Essex Police stating they had a “robust policing operation in place to… Continue reading

Hundreds protest in UK town amid rising immigration tensions

All aboard chilling express

AMID a flood of over-saturation with scream-for-the-sake-of-it horror films, Ghost Train comes chugging into cinemas as a refreshing detour. Rather than shoving viewers into a nonstop haunted house of shrieking ghosts and flickering lights, this South Korean horror-thriller dares to take its time. Directed by Tak Se-woong and featuring a sharp lead performance from Joo… Continue reading

Hook, line, mostly sinker

MORE than two decades after the bloody Southport Massacre first graced screens, I Know What You Did Last Summer resurfaces this year with a shiny new cast, a slick production and the very familiar glint of a hook. Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, this fourth instalment in the long-dormant franchise aims to reignite the old-school… Continue reading

Price of scan to pay

THE pandemic brought many things with it, mostly bad, but it also paved the way forward for others, such as how it radically changed consumer habits by triggering a huge shift towards digital payments. In Malaysia today, a quick scan of a QR code can pay for anything from a small pack of nasi lemak… Continue reading

Bonmati crushed after Spain’s shootout defeat by England

SPAIN playmaker Aitana Bonmati cut a disconsolate figure as she picked up her Player of the Tournament award at Euro 2025 on Sunday, minutes after her side finished as runners-up after losing a penalty shootout to England in the final. Bonmati bounced back from a meningitis scare ahead of the tournament to play a crucial… Continue reading

Bonmati crushed after Spain’s shootout defeat by England

Bronze played with fractured tibia to help England win Euros

ENGLAND defender Lucy Bronze revealed after Sunday’s Euro 2025 final victory over Spain that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia. In the quarter-final against Sweden, the 33-year-old scored a goal before firing home the winning penalty in the shootout. “I have actually played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia, and… Continue reading

Bronze played with fractured tibia to help England win Euros

Cambodia PM Hun Manet heads to Malaysia for Thailand ceasefire talks

PUTRAJAYA: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will arrive in Malaysia on Monday for crucial ceasefire negotiations with Thailand, facilitated by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The talks aim to de-escalate recent border clashes between the two Southeast Asian nations. Hun Manet confirmed his participation in a Facebook post late Sunday. “I will lead… Continue reading

Spain deserved more, says Tome after painful loss to England

Spain coach Montse Tome was left ruing her side’s inability to take their chances as the world champions fell to a penalty shootout by England in the Women’s Euros final on Sunday after they dominated a game that finished 1-1 after 120 minutes. The Spaniards had 24 attempts on goal, but England’s grit and determination… Continue reading

For smallest Smurfs

PARAMOUNT’S Smurfs is an animated musical that wears its intentions loud, proud and incredibly blue. Rebooted for a new generation, this splashy feature film does not shy away from its target audience, children who still think the word “fart” is the peak of comedy and who do not question how a mushroom village has a… Continue reading

SST impact on construction, foreign business policies in Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s efforts to shield ongoing construction projects from the Sales and Services Tax (SST) and policies regulating foreign-owned businesses will take centre stage in today’s Dewan Rakyat session. Yusuf Abd Wahab (GPS-Tanjong Manis) has submitted a question to the Works Minister seeking clarity on which construction projects qualify for SST exemptions. He… Continue reading

Kelly a fitting hero in England’s gritty Euro victory

IT almost felt like football fate when Chloe Kelly stepped up to the penalty spot on Sunday against Spain, with the chance to make history for England in clinching their second consecutive women’s European Championship title. The 27-year-old, who had been doubtful to make Sarina Wiegman’s Euros team only six months ago, did her trademark… Continue reading

Kelly a fitting hero in England’s gritty Euro victory

Five suspects arrested in Op Vulture over loan shark threats, red paint attacks

KOTA BHARU: Police have detained five individuals suspected of involvement in illegal moneylending activities, including intimidation tactics such as splashing red paint on borrowers’ homes. The arrests were made under Op Vulture in separate raids across Kelantan. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that the suspects, aged between 25 and 39, were apprehended… Continue reading

RM100 aid short-term spending booster but not market mover: Economists

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement of a oneâ€‘off RM100 cash handout has lifted sentiment in consumerâ€‘related stocks, but economists caution that the impact on actual spending and equity performance may be fleeting, with deeper structural challenges still weighing on the economy. The initiative, worth RM2 billion, is designed to provide relief… Continue reading

Porsche takes Formula E team and manufacturer titles

PORSCHE won the team and manufacturer titles as the all-electric Formula E championship wrapped up its season in London on Sunday. Nissan’s Oliver Rowland had already won the drivers’ crown with two races to spare. The Briton retired from Sunday’s race after a crash. New Zealand’s Nick Cassidy won both races at the ExCel centre… Continue reading