July 2025 – Page 29 – Thesundailymys

MMEA boosts fleet to combat sea drug smuggling in Malaysia

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is intensifying efforts to curb drug smuggling through sea routes, with 80 per cent of illegal substances entering the country via maritime channels. MMEA Director-General Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah confirmed the agency is enhancing surveillance and deploying new assets to secure national waters. “MMEA will not… Continue reading

Kerajaan agih RM52.7 juta kepada penerima STR tanpa akaun bank

SEMPORNA: Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) telah mengagihkan bantuan kewangan sebanyak RM52.7 juta kepada 46,568 penerima Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) yang tidak memiliki akaun bank. Program ini dilaksanakan di kawasan pedalaman Sabah, Sarawak, dan Semenanjung Malaysia bagi memudahkan penerima yang menghadapi kesukaran mengakses perkhidmatan bank. Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha Perbendaharaan (Dasar) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz berkata, “Di Sabah,… Continue reading

Woman hospitalised after breathing difficulties during KL rally

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman in her 30s was taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) after experiencing breathing difficulties during a rally in the city today. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the incident occurred around 4 pm at Dataran Merdeka. According to authorities, the woman suffered from low blood sugar, leading to respiratory… Continue reading

Minyak sawit pacu pekerjaan, ekonomi inklusif sokong SDG 8

JAKARTA: Sektor minyak sawit terus menjadi penggerak utama pertumbuhan ekonomi inklusif dan pembangunan luar bandar, menyokong kira-kira 24 juta pekerjaan di seluruh dunia. Industri ini juga menyumbang antara tiga hingga lima peratus kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) Indonesia dan Malaysia, menurut Majlis Negara Pengeluar Minyak Sawit (CPOPC). Setiausaha Agung CPOPC, Izzana Salleh, berkata sektor… Continue reading

Orang Asli job applications steady at 0.3% in Malaysia

GUA MUSANG: Job applications from the Orang Asli community in Peninsular Malaysia have remained steady at 0.3 per cent over the past five years, according to Public Service Commission (SPA) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus. Speaking at the SPA MADANI Career Outreach Programme in Dewan Dato’ Ariffin Said, he noted that public… Continue reading

Nine killed in Iran courthouse attack by Jaish al-Adl group

AT least nine people were killed in an armed attack by the Sunni Jaish al-Adl Baluch group on a courthouse in Iran’s restive Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday, including three of the assailants, state media reported. Another 22 were injured, according to the report. Jaish al-Adl confirmed the deaths of its three members in the clashes… Continue reading

Pusat Darah Wilayah Utara siap Oktober ini di Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: Projek pembinaan Pusat Darah Wilayah Utara dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada pertengahan Oktober ini, menurut Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. Projek bernilai RM49.9 juta itu dilaksanakan melalui kaedah reka dan bina di bawah seliaan Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Kedah. “Pembinaannya bermula pada 2 Ogos 2021 dan dijangka siap dengan Sijil Perakuan… Continue reading

Mangsa kemalangan hilang ditemukan selamat di Kulim

KULIM: Mangsa kemalangan yang dilaporkan hilang selepas kereta dipandunya terbabas dan terbakar di Jalan Batu Puteh-Labu Besar ditemukan selamat pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Kulim Supt Zulkifli Azizan berkata mangsa, Mohd Solehin Abd Latif, 28, ditemukan pada 8.40 pagi kira-kira satu kilometer dari lokasi kejadian. “Ketika anggota membuat rondaan di lokasi kemalangan pada 8 pagi… Continue reading

Arif Aiman fokus persiapan Harimau Malaya hadapi Singapura, Palestin

PETALING JAYA: Pemain sayap Harimau Malaya, Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi, menegaskan bahawa pasukan kebangsaan kini memberi tumpuan penuh kepada dua perlawanan persahabatan antarabangsa menentang Singapura dan Palestin pada September ini. Aksi tersebut berfungsi sebagai persediaan penting buat skuad kebangsaan sebelum menyambung kempen Kelayakan Piala Asia 2027 pada Oktober depan. Arif Aiman turut mengelak mengulas keputusan… Continue reading

Anugerah DPPN suntik semangat perkasa perkhidmatan awam – KSN

GEORGE TOWN: Ketua Setiausaha Negara (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar menganggap penganugerahan Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) yang diterimanya sebagai pendorong untuk terus meningkatkan kualiti perkhidmatan awam. Beliau menyampaikan penghargaan kepada Yang Dipertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Ramli Ngah Talib atas pengiktirafan tersebut. “Anugerah ini menyemarakkan lagi semangat saya dalam usaha untuk meningkatkan… Continue reading

Enam pelajar MRSM dibuang sekolah kes buli di Melaka

KUALA BERANG: Enam pelajar Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) di Melaka dikenakan tindakan buang sekolah selepas disahkan terlibat dalam kes buli. Pengerusi MARA, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, menegaskan tiada toleransi terhadap salah laku tersebut. Tindakan itu diambil selepas Jawatankuasa Disiplin MRSM menjalankan siasatan dan mendapati kes buli benar-benar berlaku. Asyraf Wajdi berkata beliau menerima… Continue reading

Keputusan tidak tindak Tun Mahathir ikut prosedur peguam negara

PUTRAJAYA: Keputusan untuk tidak meneruskan tindakan terhadap bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dalam isu kedaulatan Pulau Batu Puteh dibuat berdasarkan pertimbangan Kabinet dan tidak melangkaui kuasa Peguam Negara, menurut Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar menegaskan bahawa keputusan itu diambil meskipun Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) mencadangkan tindakan lebih keras. “Laporan pasukan khas… Continue reading

Liverpool to remember Jota with permanent tribute

LIVERPOOL are to create a permanent tribute to remember former player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who died in a car crash earlier this month, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday. Father of three Jota died alongside his brother on July 3, 11 days after marrying his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, after… Continue reading

Sarawak celebrates ethnic harmony at 2025 Unity Week

SIBU: The Sarawak government continues to champion community development while fostering unity among its diverse ethnic groups. Ngemah state assemblyman Anyi Jana emphasised that Sarawak is home to over 43 ethnicities, including Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Malay, Melanau, Chinese, and Penan communities. Each group maintains unique traditions, attire, cuisine, and beliefs, with places of worship… Continue reading

Police dismantle wildlife trafficking syndicate in Perak and Kedah raids

PERAK/KEDAH: Police have dismantled an illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking network following raids in Perak and Kedah. The Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau, alongside local enforcement agencies, arrested five suspects and seized contraband worth over RM350,000. In Lumut, Perak, four men aged 31 to 61 were detained after authorities discovered seven wild boar carcasses, 148… Continue reading

Islam and Malay rights secure under Unity Govt says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA BERANG: UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has refuted allegations that Islam and the Malay community are under threat within the current Unity Government, labelling such claims as unfounded slander. He emphasised that Islam continues to thrive under the administration, backed by substantial government funding. “This figure excludes allocations for Islamic programmes and… Continue reading

No application needed for RM100 SARA aid, warns MOF

SEMPORNA: The Finance Ministry (MOF) has reiterated that the one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash aid, set for distribution on Aug 31, does not require any application process. Eligible recipients will receive the funds directly credited to their identification cards. Deputy Treasury secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz clarified that the aid would not… Continue reading

Malaysia ranks 16th in mixed team diving at 2025 World Aquatics

MALAYSIA’S national diving team secured 16th place in the mixed 3m and 10m team event at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships. The quartet of Datuk Pandelela Rinong, Lee Yiat Qing, Enrique Maccartney Harold, and Elvis Priestly Clement scored 322.55 points at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. China dominated the event, with Chen Yuxi, Cao Yuan, Cheng… Continue reading

Save the Malayan Tiger campaign raises RM2.1 million since 2021

SHAH ALAM: The ‘Save the Malayan Tiger’ campaign has collected RM2.1 million in donations since its launch in 2021, according to acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He credited the success to strategic partnerships, including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), which contributed RM200,000 through match ticket sales.… Continue reading

Political stability crucial for Sabah to match Sarawak’s development

KOTA KINABALU: Political stability and leadership continuity are vital for Sabah to achieve development levels comparable to Sarawak, said Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) deputy president Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. He highlighted that frequent changes in government have complicated efforts to resolve basic issues and sustain development. Since 1963, Sabah has had 16 chief… Continue reading

Police seek help to find missing 6-year-old boy in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a six-year-old boy reported missing from a kopitiam in Taman Bukit Indah. Iskandar Puteri Police chief ACP M. Kumarasan confirmed that M. Tishant was reported missing by his father at approximately 2.15 am today. “The boy is about 110 centimetres tall, weighs approximately 19 kilogrammes, has… Continue reading

Rampaging driver crashes into four vehicles in George Town

GEORGE TOWN: A chaotic road rampage left six people injured after a driver in a Proton X70 collided with four vehicles at multiple locations in George Town. The incident occurred along Jalan Perak and the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway last night, leaving a trail of destruction. Northeast district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak… Continue reading

220 Felda entrepreneurs join mega 3D carnival in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 220 entrepreneurs from the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will participate in the Mega 3 Dimensional Carnival (MK3D) from July 30 to August 3 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Felda director of community economic development, Datuk Muhammad Rizal Abdul Rahim, stated that the carnival aims to… Continue reading

Malaysia durian exports to surpass RM1.5 billion in 2025

GUA MUSANG: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) projects Malaysia’s durian exports to surpass RM1.5 billion in 2025, fueled by strong international demand. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu highlighted a 256.3% surge in export value over five years, rising from RM321.2 million in 2018 to RM1.14 billion in 2022. “This growth underscores durian’s… Continue reading

Public urged to use 997 hotline for scam response from September

KULAI: The public, especially victims of online scams, are urged to use the 997 hotline, which will operate 24 hours as the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) from September. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the move is expected to improve assistance for victims amid the rising trend… Continue reading

Kampung Melayu Bukit Batu drainage project ends decade-long flooding woes

KULAI: After enduring years of recurring floods, residents of Kampung Melayu Bukit Batu finally have reason to celebrate with the completion of a 190-metre concrete U-drain. Funded by a RM200,000 allocation, the project aims to resolve long-standing drainage issues that have plagued the low-lying area. Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching confirmed the drain’s construction, which… Continue reading

French left urges Macron to stop US contraceptive destruction

PARIS: France’s left-wing politicians on Saturday called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene over US plans to destroy nearly $10 million worth of female contraceptives in Europe, calling it an “affront” to public health. A State Department spokesperson told AFP this week that “a preliminary decision was made to destroy certain” birth control products from… Continue reading

Over 600 malnourished children die in Nigeria in 6 months

LAGOS: More than 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria in six months after failing to receive proper care as foreign aid dries up, a medical charity has said. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said northern Nigeria, which already is struggling with an insurgency, is “currently facing an alarming malnutrition crisis”. Cases of the most… Continue reading

Trump plays golf in Scotland as protests loom over visit

TURNBERRY (United Kingdom): US President Donald Trump was expected to play golf on the first full day of his visit to Scotland Saturday, as protesters prepared to take to the streets across the country. Trump’s arrival at his Turnberry resort has turned this picturesque and normally quiet area of southwest Scotland into a virtual fortress,… Continue reading

Youth engagement in agro sector shows SejaTi MADANI success

ALOR GAJAH: The increasing participation of youth in agriculture and livestock sectors under the SejaTi MADANI initiative reflects its positive progress, according to Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. The Alor Gajah MP stressed the need to sustain efforts in attracting young people by showcasing the stability of food security. Adly stated, “This is because as… Continue reading

Indian police arrest man operating fake embassy near Delhi

NEW DELHI: Police in India have arrested a man accused of running a fake embassy from a rented house near New Delhi and duping job seekers out of money with promises of overseas employment. Harsh Vardhan Jain, 47, was operating an “illegal West Arctic embassy by renting a house” in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, which neigbhours… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan empowers women in leadership roles across sectors

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government continues to create opportunities for women to assume strategic roles at all levels, from villages to state administration. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun emphasised that women should champion public concerns on critical issues like education, healthcare, housing, and the environment. “Women bring empathy, transparency, and diligence to governance. Their… Continue reading

MADANI debate academy to enhance student skills at SBPs nationwide

PUTRAJAYA: The Madani Debate Academy will be introduced progressively in all fully residential schools (SBP) across the country to strengthen students’ language mastery and public speaking abilities. This initiative aims to prepare participants for future editions of the Prime Minister’s Cup Debate Competition. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasised that the academy is not just a… Continue reading

Taiwan holds pivotal recall vote targeting opposition MPs

TAIPEI: Taiwanese voters turned out at schools, temples and community centres on Saturday to cast their ballots in a high-stakes recall election that could give President Lai Ching-te’s party control of the parliament. Civic groups backed by Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are seeking to unseat 31 lawmakers belonging to the main opposition Kuomintang party,… Continue reading

Pahang Sultan revokes honours, warns against land encroachment and division

KUANTAN: His Highness Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the Sultan of Pahang, addressed critical state issues during the Investiture Ceremony at Istana Abdulaziz in conjunction with his 66th birthday. The Ruler revealed that 49 out of 67 individuals are awaiting the revocation of their state honours due to various violations. He expressed concern over… Continue reading

Anti-terror police investigate Greek apartment blast in Thessaloniki

THESSALONIKI (Greece): A strong blast early Saturday damaged an apartment building in a suburb of Greece’s second city Thessaloniki, wounding two passersby and shattering windows of nearby buildings. Six cars were also damaged in the explosion in the suburb of Sikies and anti-terror police were probing the incident, public broadcaster ERT said. The blast damaged… Continue reading

Ab Rauf praises WRUR Duyong as people-centric governance success

MELAKA: The Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme in Duyong has drawn over 10,000 participants, reinforcing the state government’s focus on people-centric governance. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh noted that the two-week initiative featured 174 activities, setting a new participation record compared to previous editions. “The success of WRUR is not merely measured… Continue reading

AirAsia launches KL, Kuching–Pontianak direct flights from Sept 12

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Malaysia has introduced two new direct routes linking Kuala Lumpur and Kuching to Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The flights, set to commence on September 12, 2025, will make AirAsia the sole airline operating international flights to the city. The expansion follows AirAsia’s rapid growth in Indonesia, including recent launches… Continue reading

Macron’s solo move on Palestine recognition driven by Gaza crisis

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France would become the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to recognise a Palestinian state in September has caused diplomatic ructions from the Middle East through Europe to Washington. But it did not come out of the blue. When Macron visited the Egyptian town of Al-Arish… Continue reading

Borneo Flora Festival 2025 boosts Labuan’s economy and regional ties

LABUAN: The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 is more than a floral showcase—it is a strategic initiative under the MADANI Government’s reform agenda to reshape Labuan’s economic future. Launched today, the festival aims to diversify the island’s economy beyond oil and gas while fostering regional collaboration. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk… Continue reading

RM52.7m STR aid reaches 47,000 recipients without bank accounts

SEMPORNA: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has distributed RM52.7 million to 46,568 recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) initiative who lack bank accounts. The nationwide programme has reached remote communities in Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia, ensuring financial aid reaches those in need. Treasury deputy secretary-general (Policy) Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz confirmed that 23,105… Continue reading

South Korea readies trade package for US ahead of tariff deadline

SEOUL: South Korea will prepare a trade package that is mutually agreeable with the United States ahead of minister-level meetings planned next week and a U.S. tariff-pause deadline of August 1, the presidential office said on Saturday. The package will include shipbuilding cooperation, a sector of high interest to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who… Continue reading

DBKL removes unsafe stage at Dataran Merdeka gathering

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) dismantled the main stage at Dataran Merdeka today after discovering it failed to meet safety standards. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan confirmed the structure lacked proper approval and capacity assessments. “The stage was built without considering its actual safe capacity. No safety or capacity… Continue reading

MAIPs drought recovery project in Kenya wins IFRC recognition

KANGAR: The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has officially commended the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) for its ‘MAIPs Ndengu Revolution’ project in Kitui, Kenya. The initiative, focused on post-drought recovery, was lauded for its long-term impact on vulnerable communities. IFRC Regional Director for Africa, Charles Mbeeta Businge, presented the recognition… Continue reading

Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine’s Dnipro, governor reports

KYIV: Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in an overnight attack that killed three people in Ukraine’s Dnipro and the nearby region on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said. Moscow’s troops launched 235 drones and 27 missiles, damaging residential and commercial buildings and causing fires, the Ukrainian Air Force said. It said in a statement… Continue reading

Meloni warns premature Palestinian state recognition may backfire

MILAN: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that recognising the State of Palestine before it is established could be counterproductive. “I am very much in favour of the State of Palestine but I am not in favour of recognising it prior to establishing it,“ Meloni told Italian daily La Repubblica. “If something that… Continue reading

No further action against Dr M did not override AG’s decision – PM

PUTRAJAYA: No further action against former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the sovereignty issue of Pulau Batu Puteh did not override the Attorney-General’s decision, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the decision was made by the Cabinet, despite the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) having recommended otherwise. “The RCI had… Continue reading

China proposes global AI cooperation body amid US tech rivalry

SHANGHAI: China said on Saturday it wanted to create an organisation to foster global cooperation on artificial intelligence, positioning itself as an alternative to the U.S. as the two vie for influence over the transformative technology. China wants to help coordinate global efforts to regulate fast-evolving AI technology and share the country’s advances, Premier Li… Continue reading

Five killed in Iran courthouse attack by Jaish al-Adl group

AN armed attack by the Sunni Jaish al-Adl Baluch group on a courthouse in Iran’s restive southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province killed at least five people and injured 13, Iranian media reported. Three assailants were also killed in the ensuing clashes with security forces, a senior police official told the state news agency IRNA. He said a… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts coastal conservation with 13 NGOs and communities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has joined forces with 13 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local communities to strengthen coastal conservation efforts nationwide. The collaboration aims to address climate change impacts, biodiversity loss, and coastal erosion through large-scale reforestation. In a statement marking the International Day for Conservation of Mangrove… Continue reading