July 2025 – Page 28 – Thesundailymys

Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound activist ship in Mediterranean

JERUSALEM: Israeli forces intercepted a boat operated by the pro-Palestinian activist group Freedom Flotilla as it attempted to break the naval blockade of Gaza on Saturday. The incident was livestreamed by activists before being abruptly cut off. “The Israeli navy has stopped the vessel Navarn from illegally entering the maritime zone of the coast of… Continue reading

Spanish harmony to battle English resilience in Women’s Euro final

SUNDAY’S final of the Women’s Euros in Basel pitches the two best European teams of the current generation against each other, as a unified Spain side bristling with technique and intelligence takes on an equally talented England side that never gives up. Both sides have overcome adversity on their way to the final, with Spain… Continue reading

Trump plays golf in Scotland amid protests and tight security

TURNBERRY: US President Donald Trump spent his first full day in Scotland playing golf at his Turnberry resort under heavy security, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in major cities to protest his visit. Accompanied by his son Eric and US ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens, Trump waved to photographers while navigating the scenic course,… Continue reading

England fans upset as Agyemang omitted from Royal Family photo

ENGLAND’S Royal Family is under fire from Lioness fans after a good luck message that included photos of several players was missing young star Michelle Agyemang. The 19-year-old Agyemang, who is Black, saved England at the brink with late goals in both their narrow quarter-final win over Sweden and semi-final victory over Italy. “I think… Continue reading

Nigeria come from two down to be crowned African champions

NIGERIA staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria, confirming their status as the most successful women’s team in Africa. Esther Okoronkwo and Folashade Ijamilusi led the fight back at Rabat’s… Continue reading

Thailand offers ceasefire talks with Cambodia amid deadly border clashes

BANGKOK: Thailand has expressed willingness to engage in ceasefire talks with Cambodia following days of intense border clashes, the deadliest in over a decade. The conflict has claimed at least 33 lives and forced more than 150,000 people to flee their homes. In a statement on X, Thailand’s foreign ministry confirmed its openness to a… Continue reading

Nigeria come from two down to be crowned African champions

Move to limit PM’s tenure to two terms under study

PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya is studying a two-term limit for the post of prime minister, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said a preliminary report on the proposal had been presented to the Cabinet on March 19. “The government is always open and committed to… Continue reading

Nga: Jaga kebersihan ketika berhimpun raikan demokrasi

KUALA LUMPUR: Membuat perhimpunan bagi meraikan demokrasi seharusnya turut disertai dengan sikap tanggungjawab ke atas kebersihan, kata Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming. Menerusi hantaran di laman X hari ini, beliau selaku menteri yang menjaga agensi pembersihan awam, Perbadanan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam (SWCorp), meluahkan rasa kesal dengan sikap sesetengah individu… Continue reading

Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional jadi pilihan utama insentif petugas, pelajar

KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan negeri, agensi kerajaan dan swasta digalakkan untuk menjadikan Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (Simpan SSPN) sebagai pilihan utama bagi pemberian insentif kepada petugas dan pelajar. Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Datuk Mustapha Sakmud berkata Simpan SSPN yang diuruskan Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan akses pendidikan tidak terhalang oleh… Continue reading

KPDN cadang perluas akses barangan SARA di Jualan Rahmah

RANAU: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) sedang berbincang dengan Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) untuk memperluas akses pembelian barangan keperluan asas kepada penerima Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA). Menteri KPDN, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, berkata cadangan ini membolehkan penerima SARA menggunakan bantuan mereka untuk membeli barangan di Program Jualan Rahmah MADANI (PJRM) bergerak, selain… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan mohon peruntukan pembangunan koperasi ikut jejak Melaka

MELAKA: Negeri Sembilan akan mengikut jejak langkah Melaka dengan memohon peruntukan daripada kerajaan negeri bagi pembangunan koperasi pada bajet 2026. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bertindak Keusahawanan, Sumber Manusia, Perubahan Iklim, Koperasi dan Kepenggunaan Negeri Sembilan, S. Veerapan, berkata langkah itu penting untuk memastikan koperasi di negeri itu terus berkembang. “Setakat ini tiada peruntukan disediakan kerajaan negeri untuk… Continue reading

Umno perlu perkukuh keupayaan digital hadapi PRU – Azalina

KUANTAN: UMNO perlu meningkatkan keupayaan digitalnya bagi menangkis fitnah dan menyebarkan maklumat tepat melalui media sosial serta telefon pintar, terutamanya dalam persiapan menghadapi Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) akan datang. Ketua Penerangan UMNO, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, menegaskan bahawa parti itu perlu menutup jurang persepsi rakyat terhadap imej UMNO. Beliau berkata, “Selain itu, saya turut… Continue reading

Max Verstappen menang lumba pecut di Spa selepas potong Piastri

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Juara dunia Max Verstappen meraih kemenangan jarang musim ini dengan mendominasi lumba pecut Grand Prix Belgium pada Sabtu. Pelumba Red Bull itu berjaya memotong Oscar Piastri seawal pusingan pertama selepas bermula di petak kedua. Ini merupakan perlumbaan pertama Verstappen tanpa Christian Horner sebagai ketua pasukan selepas dua dekad memimpin Red Bull. Piastri, yang… Continue reading

Festival Flora Borneo tarik pengunjung luar ke Labuan

LABUAN: Festival Flora Borneo (BFF) yang bermula hari ini di Kompleks Sukan Laut Antarabangsa Labuan berjaya menarik bukan sahaja penduduk tempatan tetapi juga pengunjung dari luar pulau. Pengunjung dari Brunei, Siti Norlila Rahim, 38, berkata dia tidak mahu melepaskan peluang melihat pelbagai spesies bunga yang dipamerkan. “Mama ada beritahu di sini ada festival flora, jadi… Continue reading

Projek NCH pacu pembangunan wilayah utara Sarawak – Nanta

LIMBANG: Projek Lebuhraya Pantai Utara Sarawak (NCH) dijangka menjadi pemangkin utama dalam meningkatkan keterhubungan dan pembangunan di wilayah utara Sarawak, menurut Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Beliau menegaskan bahawa projek strategik ini melibatkan kawasan Lawas dan Limbang sebagai sebahagian daripada rangkaian jalan raya utama negeri, khususnya bagi menghubungkan kawasan yang sebelum ini… Continue reading

FAM hantar bantahan rasmi isu Jalur Gemilang terbalik

SHAH ALAM: Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) telah mengambil tindakan rasmi dengan menghantar bantahan berhubung insiden Jalur Gemilang dikibarkan secara terbalik oleh penyokong pasukan Indonesia semasa perlawanan Piala ASEAN Bawah 23 Tahun (B-23) di Jakarta. Setiausaha Agung FAM Datuk Noor Azman Rahman mengesahkan bantahan itu telah dihantar kepada Setiausaha Agung AFF Winston Lee Boon Aun dan… Continue reading

Ketua Polis daerah Jerantut meninggal dunia

KUANTAN: Ketua Polis Daerah Jerantut Supt Zukri Muhammad meninggal dunia di rumahnya di Taman Saujana Utama, Jerantut hari ini akibat serangan jantung. Ketua Polis Pahang Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman berkata Zukri, 59, disahkan meninggal dunia kira-kira 3 petang tadi. “Allahyarham akan dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Felda Krau, Raub selepas Maghrib hari ini,“ katanya ketika… Continue reading

Maritim Malaysia tingkat operasi banteras penyeludupan dadah di perairan

ALOR SETAR: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) terus memperkukuh operasi membanteras aktiviti penyeludupan dadah di perairan negara. Ketua Pengarahnya, Laksamana Maritim Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah, menegaskan komitmen itu selepas kenyataan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail sempena Hari Antidadah Kebangsaan 2025 di Jitra. “Maritim Malaysia kini dalam kesiapsiagaan tinggi untuk memperkukuh rondaan… Continue reading

Bantuan SARA RM100 diberi terus tanpa permohonan pada 31 Ogos

Longkang konkrit siap dibina atasi banjir di Kampung Melayu Bukit Batu

KULAI: Penduduk Kampung Melayu Bukit Batu kini berasa lega selepas kerja-kerja pembinaan longkang konkrit sepanjang 190 meter siap sepenuhnya. Projek bernilai RM200,000 ini diharap dapat mengurangkan risiko banjir yang kerap melanda kawasan tersebut sejak 10 tahun lepas. Ahli Parlimen Kulai Teo Nie Ching berkata, pembinaan longkang ini bermula pada Jun lepas bagi memastikan air dapat… Continue reading

Sumbangan Kempen Selamatkan Harimau Malaya capai RM2.1 juta

SHAH ALAM: Kutipan sumbangan bagi Kempen Selamatkan Harimau Malaya telah mencecah RM2.1 juta sejak dilancarkan pada 2021. Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani menyatakan bahawa dana ini diperoleh melalui kerjasama dengan rakan strategik, termasuk Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM). “Setakat ini, FAM telah menyumbang kira-kira RM200,000 kepada Tabung Kempen Selamatkan Harimau Malaya melalui… Continue reading

Program Guru Tatchanai bimbing 800 pelajar India ambil STPM

Datuk Anbumani Balan – fotoBERNAMA PETALING JAYA: Sejak dilancarkan tujuh tahun lalu, Program Guru Tatchanai berjaya membimbing lebih 800 pelajar India yang mengambil peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM). Inisiatif ini dikendalikan oleh 27 guru dan sukarelawan dari Persatuan Jaya Diri Negeri Johor serta Social I-Tenaga Association. Setiausaha Sulit Kanan kepada Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan… Continue reading

Peratusan pekerjaan Orang Asli konsisten 0.3% dari 2019 hingga 2023

GUA MUSANG: Peratusan permohonan pekerjaan bagi komuniti Orang Asli di Semenanjung Malaysia kekal konsisten pada 0.3 peratus sepanjang lima tahun dari 2019 hingga 2023. Pengerusi Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA) Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus berkata, walaupun peratusan itu kecil, terdapat peningkatan ketara dalam pelantikan Orang Asli ke perkhidmatan awam. “Pada 2023, seramai 94… Continue reading

Polis mohon bantuan kesan kanak-kanak lelaki hilang di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis memohon bantuan orang ramai untuk mengesan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia enam tahun yang dilaporkan hilang ketika berada di sebuah kopitiam di Taman Bukit Indah. Ketua Polis Daerah Iskandar Puteri ACP M. Kumarasan berkata kehilangan M. Tishant dilaporkan oleh bapanya yang berusia 36 tahun kira-kira 2.15 pagi tadi. “Tinggi kanak-kanak itu lebih kurang… Continue reading

Festival Flora Borneo 2025 pacu ekonomi, kerjasama serantau di Labuan

LABUAN: Festival Flora Borneo (BFF) 2025 bukan sekadar mempamerkan keindahan flora tropika dan seni landskap. Ia juga sebahagian daripada agenda reformasi Kerajaan MADANI untuk memacu pembangunan ekonomi Labuan ke arah yang lebih inklusif dan mampan. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, festival ini bertindak sebagai pemangkin kepada kepelbagaian… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan seeks state funding for cooperatives in 2026 budget

NEGERI SEMBILAN: The state government will request funding for cooperative development in the 2026 Budget, announced State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman S. Veerapan. Currently, no state funds are allocated for cooperatives, with financial support coming solely from the Federal Government via the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM). Veerapan highlighted that Melaka, despite… Continue reading

Fleeing Thais, Cambodians plead for peace amid border war

KANTHARAROM (Thailand): As Cambodia and Thailand traded deadly strikes, fleeing civilians on both sides described their cross-border neighbours as “siblings” and “friends” — swapping calls for peace against the backdrop of artillery barrages. The death toll from three days of fighting has risen to 33, the majority civilians, after a long-running border dispute sharply escalated… Continue reading

Azalina urges UMNO to enhance digital skills for GE15

KUANTAN: UMNO must strengthen its digital capabilities to counter slander and spread accurate information through social media and smartphones, especially in preparation for the 15th General Election (GE15). UMNO Information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said emphasised that improving digital outreach is crucial to closing the gap in public perception about the party’s image. “In… Continue reading

PDRM UTK sniper team wins awards at Sharp Blade 2025 in China

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Actions Unit (UTK) sniper team has made the country proud by winning two prestigious awards at the Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition in China. In a Facebook post, PDRM announced that the UTK team earned the Best Teamwork award and a silver medal in the Drone… Continue reading

54 children swim from Morocco to Spain’s Ceuta enclave

MADRID: At least 54 children and about 30 adults swam from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in rough seas and fog, Spanish television reported on Saturday. Video footage on Spanish television channel RTVE showed Civil Guard launches making repeated rescue attempts to bring some of the swimmers to safety, while others swam… Continue reading

WHO Covid-19 envoy David Nabarro dies at 75

DAVID NABARRO, the World Health Organization’s special envoy for Covid-19 since the early stages of the outbreak in 2020, has died at the age of 75, the WHO said on Saturday. “David was a great champion of global health and health equity, and a wise, generous mentor to countless individuals,“ World Health Organization chief Tedros… Continue reading

FAM protests upside down Jalur Gemilang incident in Jakarta

THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has lodged an official protest with the Asian Football Federation (AFF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) following the disrespectful display of the Jalur Gemilang by Indonesian fans. The incident occurred during the ASEAN Under-23 Cup match in Jakarta earlier this week. FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman confirmed the… Continue reading

Northern Coastal Highway to boost Sarawak connectivity by 2030

LIMBANG: The Northern Coastal Highway (NCH) project is set to transform connectivity and development in northern Sarawak, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The initiative, covering Lawas and Limbang, aims to integrate regions currently separated by Brunei Darussalam. Nanta highlighted the project’s significance during a technical meeting in Limbang, involving teams from… Continue reading

Taiwan recall vote fails, opposition lawmakers keep seats

TAIPEI: Taiwan opposition lawmakers survived a major recall election on Saturday, thwarting a bid to oust one-fifth of the island’s parliamentarians – a move supporters had hoped would send a message to China but that opponents said was an assault on democracy. All recall votes against 24 lawmakers from the largest opposition party, the Kuomintang… Continue reading

Syria, Israel agree to continue talks after Paris meeting

SYRIAN and Israeli officials agreed to meet again after no final accord was reached in U.S.-mediated talks in Paris on de-escalating the conflict in southern Syria, state-run Ekhbariya TV reported on Saturday, citing a diplomatic source. The source described the dialogue as “honest and responsible”, in the first confirmation from the Syrian side that talks… Continue reading

Pope Leo meets Russian Orthodox leader amid Ukraine tensions

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo met on Saturday with Metropolitan Anthony, a senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church, in a possible effort to ease ties between the churches strained by the invasion of Ukraine. The pontiff saw Anthony, chairman of the department of external church relations, and five other high-profile clerics during an audience in… Continue reading

Trump struggles to deflect Epstein fallout amid GOP pressure

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s super powers as a public figure have long included the ability to redirect, evade and deny. But the Republican’s well-worn methods of changing the subject when a tough topic stings politically are not working as his White House fends off persistent unrest from his usually loyal base about convicted sex offender Jeffrey… Continue reading

Hungary’s Orban vows to block EU budget over frozen funds

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s government will not support the European Union’s new seven-year budget unless Brussels unlocks all suspended EU funds, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday. In the past 15 years, the nationalist leader has clashed with Brussels over his policies on migration, curbing LGBTQ rights and what critics see as eroding democracy in Hungary.… Continue reading

Malaysia to host 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup in KL

MALAYSIA has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup, announced by Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan. The decision was made during the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) council meeting in Hatyai, Thailand. “ISTAF decided to give Malaysia the right to host the 2026 World Cup based on… Continue reading

Kuala Lumpur rally ends peacefully with 18,000 attendees

KUALA LUMPUR: The rally held at Dataran Merdeka today ended without incident, drawing approximately 18,000 participants. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad commended the peaceful conduct of attendees, noting no disruptions occurred. “Everything went smoothly, even though there were one or two things that might not have been agreed upon initially,… Continue reading

Ewon praises cooperative spirit at HKN 2025 in Melaka

MELAKA: Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has praised the strong participation of cooperatives and entrepreneurs at the National Cooperative Day (HKN) 2025, calling it a testament to the sector’s growing dynamism. Ewon visited exhibition booths at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh during the first two days of the… Continue reading

Tatchanai program aids 800 Indian students in STPM since 2018

PETALING JAYA: More than 800 Indian students have received guidance for the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) through the Tatchanai Teacher Programme since its inception in 2018. Senior Private Secretary to the Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Anbumani Balan revealed that over 250 of these students successfully secured placements in public universities.… Continue reading

Jerantut police chief dies of heart attack at 59

JERANTUT: Jerantut district police chief Supt Zukri Muhammad died of a heart attack at his residence in Taman Saujana Utama today. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman confirmed the 59-year-old officer was pronounced dead at approximately 3 pm. Zukri, who assumed his role as Jerantut district police chief in April last year, was set… Continue reading

Wanita N. Sembilan diberi ruang sebagai pemimpin – Aminuddin

SEREMBAN: Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan sentiasa memberi ruang kepada golongan wanita untuk memegang jawatan strategik, sama ada di peringkat kampung, pihak berkuasa tempatan, sektor awam mahupun pentadbiran negeri. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata wanita perlu menjadi suara yang prihatin dalam isu pendidikan, kesihatan, perumahan, dan alam sekitar. “Kepimpinan wanita membawa dimensi empati, ketelusan, dan… Continue reading

Eksport durian Malaysia dijangka lepasi RM1.5 bilion tahun ini

GUA MUSANG: Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) meramalkan nilai eksport durian Malaysia akan melebihi RM1.5 bilion pada tahun ini ekoran permintaan kukuh daripada pasaran utama seperti China, Singapura, Hong Kong, dan Kanada. Menteri KPKM, Mohamad Sabu, berkata nilai eksport durian telah meningkat sebanyak 256.3 peratus atau RM822.8 juta dalam tempoh lima tahun, daripada RM321.2… Continue reading

Program WRUR Duyong catat 10,000 penyertaan masyarakat

MELAKA: Program Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) di Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Duyong berjaya menarik lebih 10,000 penyertaan daripada masyarakat setempat. Pelbagai aktiviti dilaksanakan sepanjang dua minggu penganjuran, memberikan manfaat menyeluruh kepada semua lapisan masyarakat. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh berkata, sebanyak 174 program telah dijalankan, mencerminkan kejayaan pendekatan ‘merakyatkan pentadbiran’ oleh kerajaan… Continue reading

Missing driver found safe after car crash near Kulim

KULIM: A driver who went missing after his car skidded and caught fire near Batu Puteh-Labu Besar road has been found safe. The 28-year-old victim, Mohd Solehin Abd Latif, was discovered walking along the roadside early this morning. Kulim police chief Supt Zulkifli Azizan said the man was spotted by a passerby at 8 am.… Continue reading

Angka korban hujan monsun, siklon di Filipina meningkat 30 orang

ISTANBUL: Angka korban akibat hujan monsun dan siklon yang melanda Filipina baru-baru ini meningkat kepada 30 orang, menurut laporan situasi Majlis Pengurusan dan Pengurangan Risiko Bencana Kebangsaan (NDRRMC) negara itu pada Sabtu, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Tujuh orang masih dilaporkan hilang, manakala 10 lagi cedera. Hampir 5.3 juta penduduk terjejas akibat gabungan hujan monsun barat… Continue reading

Raja Permaisuri Agong hadir Festival Flora Borneo 2025 di Labuan

LABUAN: Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah berkenan berangkat ke edisi sulung Festival Flora Borneo 2025 yang berlangsung di Kompleks Sukan Laut Antarabangsa Labuan hari ini. Bertemakan ‘Flora Tropika Borneo’, festival ini menampilkan persembahan tradisional Borneo seperti tarian Magunatip, identiti komuniti Murut di Sabah. Kehadiran Seri Paduka Baginda disambut Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah… Continue reading