July 2025 – Page 33 – Thesundailymys

Ministry taking serious, proactive measures to prevent fires in schools

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry is taking serious and proactive steps to prevent fire incidents at school premises following a disturbing rise in fire-related cases over the past few years. According to the Fire and Rescue Department’s annual report, the number of school structure fires increased from 71 cases in 2021 to 152 cases in… Continue reading

Malaysia prihatin konflik Thailand-Kemboja – Anwar

ALOR SETAR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bahawa Malaysia tidak memandang ringan konflik semasa antara Thailand dan Kemboja serta kesannya terhadap rantau ini. Beliau menyatakan bahawa walaupun keadaan di Malaysia stabil, negara perlu belajar daripada pengalaman jiran. “Saya percaya setakat ini, pimpinan kedua-dua negara nampak bersedia (untuk menghentikan serangan) tetapi kita kena waspada… Continue reading

Lelaki Jerman ditahan atas penderaan seksual kanak-kanak di Filipina

FRANKFURT: Seorang lelaki warga emas berusia 75 tahun dari Jerman telah ditahan atas tuduhan melakukan penderaan seksual terhadap kanak-kanak di Filipina secara jarak jauh. Menurut laporan Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa), suspek disyaki mengarahkan kanak-kanak berusia lima hingga 11 tahun untuk melakukan perbuatan seksual melalui internet. Polis dan pendakwa raya di Frankfurt mengesahkan bahawa suspek meminta… Continue reading

TNB teliti pilihan undang-undang selepas notis cukai RM840 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) mengesahkan penerimaan Notis Taksiran Tambahan bernilai RM840.12 juta untuk Tahun Taksiran 2022 daripada Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN). Notis tersebut dikeluarkan pada 24 Julai 2025 dan kini menjadi fokus perbincangan mengenai langkah seterusnya yang akan diambil oleh syarikat utiliti tersebut. Menurut kenyataan rasmi TNB kepada Bursa Malaysia, syarikat itu… Continue reading

Facebook sekat audio tular langgar dasar kandungan platform

KUALA LUMPUR: Audio tular yang didakwa dirakam semasa mesyuarat dalaman telah disekat oleh Facebook (Meta) susulan pelanggaran dasar kandungan platform itu, menurut Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC). Menerusi kenyataan hari ini, MCMC memaklumkan tindakan itu dibuat sepenuhnya berdasarkan pelanggaran garis panduan komuniti dan piawaian kandungan platform tersebut. Menurut MCMC, tindakan pemantauan dan siasatan dijalankan… Continue reading

Pemilik muzium didenda RM300k simpan bahagian hidupan liar

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pemilik muzium seni didenda RM300,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen kerana menyimpan pelbagai bahagian hidupan liar yang dilindungi tanpa lesen dan permit khas. Yiu Shoou Rang, 66, mengaku bersalah atas lapan pertuduhan pindaan. Hakim Mohd Zaki Mohd Salleh turut memerintahkan Yiu menjalani hukuman penjara sembilan bulan jika gagal membayar denda tersebut. Yiu telah membayar… Continue reading

Tinjauan kesihatan warga emas NHMS 2025 bermula 22 Julai

SEREMBAN: Institut Kesihatan Umum (IKU) melaksanakan Tinjauan Kebangsaan Kesihatan dan Morbiditi (NHMS) 2025 bermula 22 Julai hingga 21 September ini. Kajian ini bertujuan mendapatkan data kesihatan dan morbiditi penduduk, khususnya warga emas berumur 60 tahun ke atas. Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni berkata, “NHMS 2025 memberi tumpuan kepada kesihatan warga emas dengan matlamat… Continue reading

Program penanaman padi lima musim tingkat sara diri beras negara

JERLUN: Program Penanaman Padi Lima Musim Dalam Tempoh Dua Tahun di Kawasan Muda, Kedah dijangka membawa transformasi besar dalam industri padi dan beras negara. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan inisiatif ini akan mengurangkan kebergantungan terhadap import serta meningkatkan kadar sara diri beras. “Pelaksanaan pantas dan penyelarasan berkesan penting untuk meningkatkan keupayaan pesawah dan… Continue reading

Thailand dan Kemboja setuju gencatan senjata – PM Anwar

JITRA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan Thailand dan Kemboja bersetuju melaksanakan gencatan senjata serta mengarahkan tentera mereka berundur dari sempadan. Beliau berkata kedua-dua negara memerlukan sedikit masa untuk melaksanakan perintah tersebut memandangkan tentera mereka sudah berada di kawasan sempadan. “Semalam saya berbincang dengan Pemangku Perdana Menteri Thailand dan Perdana Menteri Kemboja. Mereka menghormati… Continue reading

KPDN mohon tambah pegawai untuk tingkatkan penguatkuasaan

KOTA BHARU: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) telah memohon penambahan bilangan pegawai dan anggota bagi meningkatkan keupayaan penguatkuasaan dasar-dasar baharu kerajaan. Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Penguat Kuasa KPDN, Aris Mamat, menjelaskan bahawa permohonan itu dibuat berikutan kekangan anggota dan pegawai sedia ada ketika melaksanakan tugas penguatkuasaan. “Tahun lepas kita ada buat tambahan… Continue reading

Israel to allow airdrops of foreign aid into Gaza

DUBAI: Israel will allow foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza starting on Friday, Israeli army radio quoted a military official as saying. An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment on the report. The Gaza health ministry says more than 100 people have died from starvation in the… Continue reading

UDA expands Bumiputera business access with KKS UDA Vista initiative

JOHOR BAHRU: UDA Holdings Berhad (UDA) is enhancing business opportunities for the Bumiputera community through its Kedai Kos Sederhana (KKS) UDA Vista initiative. The project, introduced under the Johor State Housing Development Corporation (PKPJ), provides 62 commercial units at accessible prices starting from RM200,000. Each unit spans approximately 1,200 square feet, featuring a modern and… Continue reading

NHMS 2025 focuses on elderly health in Malaysia

SEREMBAN: The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025, conducted by the Institute for Public Health, is now underway with a special focus on Malaysians aged 60 and above. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced that the survey, running from July 22 to September 21, aims to assess elderly health under the ‘ageing… Continue reading

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Pearly-Thinaah storm into China Open semis

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 China Open Badminton Championships in Changzhou after defeating another Malaysian pair in the quarter-finals today. The second seeds put on an energetic display to down Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun 21-16, 21-16 at the Olympic Sports Centre… Continue reading

Piastri fastest in sole Belgian GP practice

FORMULA ONE leader Oscar Piastri showed impressive speed in sole practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday with Max Verstappen starting Red Bull’s new era by denying champions McLaren the one-two. Piastri was a hefty 0.404 quicker than four-times world champion Verstappen, whose team are racing without Christian Horner in charge for the first… Continue reading

Piastri fastest in sole Belgian GP practice

No Malaysians on Russian plane crash in Tynda, confirms Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has confirmed that no Malaysians were among the passengers and crew of Angara Airlines Flight 2G2311, which crashed in Russia’s Amur Oblast on July 24. The Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday, verifying the information through the Malaysian Embassy in Moscow. The ministry expressed deep condolences to the families of… Continue reading

Germany rules out short-term recognition of Palestinian state

BERLIN: Germany is not planning to recognise a Palestinian state in the short term and said its priority now is to make “long-overdue progress” towards a two-state solution, a German government spokesperson said on Friday. “Israel’s security is of paramount importance to the German government,“ said the spokesperson. “The German government therefore has no plans… Continue reading

Madani BFHI tour promotes breastfeeding in Malaysia

SEREMBAN: The Health Ministry has introduced the Madani Private Hospital Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) 2025 to encourage breastfeeding and lower the prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration in supporting nursing mothers. “The core objectives of this tour align with the National Nutrition Policy,… Continue reading

Tesla tops Chinese rivals in assisted driving tests

BEIJING: Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla outperformed Chinese rivals including BYD, Xiaomi and Huawei in a test of assisted driving technologies on China’s highways, according to results published by TikTok owner Bytedance’s auto unit Dcar. State television CCTV and Dcar jointly tested the level 2 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) from more than 20 electric vehicle… Continue reading

Malaysia monitors Thailand-Cambodia conflict closely, says PM Anwar

ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia is closely monitoring the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, emphasizing the need for vigilance despite the country’s stable situation. Anwar highlighted that while leaders from both nations have shown willingness to cease hostilities, Malaysia must remain cautious due to the strategic geopolitical importance… Continue reading

Indonesia court jails PDIP official in bribery case

JAKARTA: An Indonesian court on Friday sentenced a senior politician from the only opposition party in parliament to 3-1/2 years in jail, in a bribery case linked to a parliamentary appointment. Prosecutors had charged Hasto Kristiyanto, secretary general of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, or PDIP, with bribing an election official with 57,530 Singapore… Continue reading

Accountability matters in age of influence

AMID growing concern over attention-seeking stunts and misleading digital content, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum) is calling for greater accountability from influencers and content creators across platforms. Influence does not just attract followers, it can activate real emotions, real reactions, and sometimes, real consequences. While many create to entertain or… Continue reading

Auditor General appointment valid, no retirement needed says AGC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has clarified that the appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor General complies with constitutional and legal provisions, dismissing claims that she should retire. The AGC stated that under Article 105 of the Federal Constitution and subparagraph 1(1) of the First Schedule to the Audit… Continue reading

Russia fires TASS executive after Azerbaijan visit

MOSCOW: Russia dismissed a senior executive of the TASS state news agency on Friday after he attended an event hosted by the president of Azerbaijan, whose relations with Moscow have deteriorated in recent months. Mikhail Gusman, who oversaw international relations at TASS as first deputy CEO, interviewed world leaders on his own television show and… Continue reading

Wan Suraya’s appointment as Auditor General is constitutional – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor General is constitutionally valid and does not breach any legal provisions, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who also serves as the MADANI Government spokesperson, stated that Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar clarified the matter… Continue reading

Russian airline safety violations found before fatal crash, report says

MOSCOW: A spot check on Angara Airlines, which operated the Antonov An-24 plane which crashed in Russia’s far east on Thursday killing all 48 on board, had uncovered serious safety violations a month beforehand, the Izvestia news outlet reported on Friday. The plane, which was 49 years old, crashed as it prepared to land, in… Continue reading

Selangor forest fire under control, peatland monitoring continues

SHAH ALAM: The forest fires affecting several areas in Selangor have been successfully contained, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. However, authorities remain vigilant in monitoring peatland zones due to their heightened fire risk and prolonged extinguishing challenges. “There were three fire incidents, namely in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Kajang and Seri Gombak. But… Continue reading

India-UK trade deal signals shift in market openness, eyes EU-US pacts

NEW DELHI: India’s trade deal with Britain is a sign of New Delhi’s new gradual shift to opening up its markets while shielding crucial sectors from competition and could be its template for future agreements, government officials and analysts said on Friday. Signed on Thursday and hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a blueprint… Continue reading

KPDN seeks more officers to boost enforcement efforts nationwide

KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has submitted a request to increase its workforce to enhance enforcement of government policies. Deputy director-general (Enforcement) Aris Mamat highlighted the need for more personnel due to operational challenges. “Last year, we added over 200 members and officers nationwide, and this year we… Continue reading

Rajasthan school roof collapse kills 7 students, injures 20

NEW DELHI: Seven children were killed and 20 injured in India’s western state of Rajasthan on Friday when the roof of a school building collapsed, authorities said, after all those trapped under the rubble had been accounted for. The school building was old and collapsed as a result of heavy rainfall in the region, Amit… Continue reading

Facebook removes viral audio clip for policy breach in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that Facebook, owned by Meta, removed a viral audio clip for breaching the platform’s content policies. The clip, allegedly recorded during an internal meeting, had been widely shared online before its removal. In a statement, MCMC clarified that Meta acted independently based on its community… Continue reading

PPR Rembau completed after 5 years, now open for occupancy

REMBAU: The People’s Housing Programme (PPR) in Rembau, constructed at a cost of RM91.2 million, has been fully completed and is now ready for occupancy after five years of development. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu confirmed that the project, which began on March 4, 2020, was officially handed over… Continue reading

Putin-Zelenskiy summit only possible as final peace deal step, says Kremlin

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Friday that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy could only happen as a final step to seal a peace deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that it was unlikely that such a meeting could occur by the end of August, as Ukraine has proposed.… Continue reading

Art museum owner fined RM300k for illegal wildlife parts possession

KUALA LUMPUR: An art museum owner has been fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court for illegally possessing protected wildlife parts without a licence. Yiu Shoou Rang, 66, pleaded guilty to eight amended charges and was also sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment if he failed to pay the fine, which he later settled. The charges included… Continue reading

Hot weather alert issued for Sabah and Sarawak regions

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a level one hot weather alert for eight areas in Sabah and Sarawak as of 4 pm today. The affected regions include Kota Marudu, Beluran, Telupid, and Sandakan in Sabah, along with Sibu, Marudi, Telang Usan, and Limbang in Sarawak. A level one heatwave alert is… Continue reading

PM Anwar urges stronger border enforcement to stop drug smuggling

JITRA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for stricter border enforcement to tackle drug smuggling, acknowledging the challenges posed by Malaysia’s vast air, land, and sea borders. Speaking at the 2025 Anti-Drug Day Celebration at Dataran Darulaman, Anwar emphasized the need for improved efficiency among enforcement agencies to prevent security breaches. “Even if… Continue reading

Five-season padi planting in Kedah to boost rice self-sufficiency

JERLUN: The Five-Season Padi Cultivation Programme in Kedah’s Muda Area is set to transform Malaysia’s rice industry, reducing import dependency and strengthening self-sufficiency, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Anwar emphasised the programme’s significance, stating it aligns with the government’s commitment to empowering local farmers and ensuring sustainable harvests. “This initiative is very close… Continue reading

Penang allocated over RM30 mln to Tamil schools, Punjabi education centres – Chow

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has allocated more than RM30 million to Tamil national-type schools (SJKT), kindergartens, and Punjabi education centres since 2009. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced that RM2.42 million was distributed this year alone, demonstrating the state’s dedication to equitable education under the Penang2030 vision and Malaysia MADANI principles. Chow explained that… Continue reading

DOE intensifies patrols and drone surveillance to combat haze in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DOE) has ramped up efforts to tackle haze by deploying extensive ground patrols and drone surveillance. Since the start of the year, authorities have carried out 4,184 inspections on the ground and 645 aerial checks to detect open burning activities. DOE director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar stated that… Continue reading

Pelantikan Wan Suraya sebagai Ketua Audit Negara sah – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Pelantikan Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi sebagai Ketua Audit Negara adalah sah dan mematuhi Perlembagaan Persekutuan, menurut Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, yang juga jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI, menjelaskan bahawa Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar telah mengesahkan perkara itu dalam Mesyuarat Kabinet hari ini. “Memang dari segi Perlembagaan… Continue reading

Kestabilan politik galak inisiatif penghargaan rakyat – Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Kestabilan politik menjadi pemangkin utama kepada pelaksanaan pelbagai inisiatif “penghargaan untuk rakyat” yang diumumkan Kerajaan MADANI baru-baru ini. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said berkata, kejayaan kerajaan mencapai kestabilan politik membolehkan dasar menyeluruh seperti ini dilaksanakan dengan lebih berkesan. “Kejayaan Kerajaan MADANI dalam mengecapi kestabilan… Continue reading

Chicharito regrets sexist remarks after Mexican football fine

JAVIER “CHICHARITO” HERNANDEZ has expressed regret after being fined by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) for making sexist remarks on social media. The FMF, alongside Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil, stated that his comments violated gender and diversity policies, calling them a form of media violence. In a joint statement, officials said Hernandez’s posts… Continue reading

PM jelaskan cabaran turun harga minyak RON95 walaupun enam sen

JITRA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bahawa tidak mudah bagi kerajaan menurunkan harga minyak RON95 walaupun hanya enam sen kerana ia melibatkan implikasi kewangan yang besar terhadap negara. Beliau yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata, keputusan itu memerlukan penilaian teliti sebelum diumumkan kepada rakyat pada Rabu lepas. “Kita turunkan harga minyak kepada RM1.99… ya… Continue reading

Mahkamah tetapkan Ogos 8 keputusan kes bekas pelajar bunuh bayi

GEORGE TOWN: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini menetapkan 8 Ogos depan sebagai tarikh keputusan kes seorang bekas pelajar kolej swasta yang didakwa membunuh bayi perempuannya yang baru dilahirkan lima tahun lalu. Hakim Rofiah Mohamad membuat penetapan itu selepas mendengar hujah daripada Timbalan Pendakwa Nurul Khairiah Dahalaan, peguam RSN Rayer, dan Pegawai Perintah Khidmat Masyarakat, Jabatan Kebajikan… Continue reading

Malaysia condemns Israel’s West Bank annexation motion

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has issued a firm condemnation of Israel’s recent motion to annex the occupied West Bank, denouncing it as a provocative act that disregards Palestinian rights. The Foreign Ministry stated that the decision by the Israeli Knesset on July 23 breaches international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. The ministry highlighted that the motion… Continue reading

PGA rampas ganja RM500k di Bukit Kayu Hitam

ALOR SETAR: Pasukan Gerakan AM (PGA) berjaya menahan tiga lelaki warga India dan merampas 19.431 kilogram (kg) dadah jenis bunga ganja bernilai lebih RM582,930 di Bukit Kayu Hitam, semalam. Ketiga-tiga suspek berusia antara 29 hingga 53 tahun itu dikesan dalam keadaan mencurigakan ketika cuba memasuki negara melalui pintu sempadan Thailand. Komander Briged Utara PGA Ulu… Continue reading

PM Anwar minta KKM percepat pengisian jawatan doktor di fasiliti kesihatan

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meminta Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) mempermudah proses birokrasi bagi mempercepat pengisian 4,352 perjawatan di fasiliti kesihatan, termasuk lantikan doktor kontrak, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi yang juga jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata isu perjawatan itu dibangkitkan Anwar dalam Mesyuarat Kabinet hari ini. “Perdana Menteri meminta supaya proses birokrasi… Continue reading

Tour de France stage modified over infected cattle

THE 19th stage of the Tour de France has been shortened due to the discovery of a contagious disease in a herd of cattle located along the original route between Albertville and La Plagne, race organisers said Thursday. “The discovery of an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis affecting cattle in a herd located specifically in… Continue reading

Neymar explains heated fan confrontation after Santos defeat

NEYMAR admitted struggling to control his emotions after a heated exchange with a fan following Santos’ 2-1 loss to Internacional. The incident occurred after his late goal was disallowed, deepening the club’s relegation fears in Brazil’s Serie A. The 33-year-old forward, who rejoined Santos this year, confronted a supporter at Vila Belmiro stadium after the… Continue reading