July 2025 – Page 34 – Thesundailymys

AKPS rampas 200kg lengkuas tanpa permit di Bukit Kayu Hitam

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) berjaya menggagalkan cubaan membawa masuk 200 kilogram (kg) lengkuas tanpa permit yang sah. Rampasan dilakukan selepas pemeriksaan ke atas sebuah kontena pada jam 9.40 malam semalam. Menurut kenyataan AKPS, hasil pemeriksaan mendapati 200 kg lengkuas (Alpinia Galanga) daripada muatan hasil pertanian melebihi 44,000 kg tidak… Continue reading

Majlis Keselamatan PBB bincang ketegangan sempadan Thailand-Kemboja

NEW YORK: Majlis Keselamatan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNSC) akan mengadakan mesyuarat tertutup berhubung pertempuran di sempadan Thailand-Kemboja pada Jumaat, lapor Xinhua. Menurut Majlis Keselamatan, mesyuarat yang dijadualkan pada 3 petang EDT (1900 GMT) Jumaat dilaporkan telah diminta oleh Perdana Menteri Kemboja Hun Manet. Situasi di sempadan Thailand-Kemboja semakin tegang susulan pertempuran yang tercetus pada pagi… Continue reading

Jerebu di Lundu dan Tebedu: Kualiti udara merosot di Sarawak

KUCHING: Dua daerah di selatan Sarawak iaitu Lundu dan Tebedu dilaporkan mengalami kemerosotan kualiti udara akibat jerebu rentas sempadan. Menurut Lembaga Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar (NREB) Sarawak, bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) setakat 8 pagi menunjukkan Lundu berada dalam kategori tidak sihat (IPU 125) manakala Tebedu pada paras sederhana (IPU 69). “Kebanyakan titik panas… 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

Tukar alamat kad pengenalan percuma untuk penduduk Kampung Digital

MELAKA: Penduduk lebih 600 kampung yang disenaraikan dalam inisiatif Kampung Digital kini boleh menukar alamat di kad pengenalan secara percuma. Ketua Menteri Melaka Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh berkata, ini hasil persetujuan Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) melalui Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) bagi memudahkan proses penukaran alamat. “Tahun depan, bila kita ubah enakmen, semua urusan jabatan… Continue reading

Tukar alamat kad pengenalan percuma untuk penduduk Kampung Digital

Tujuh rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Hilir, Sibu

SIBU: Sebanyak tujuh rumah musnah dalam kejadian kebakaran di Kampung Hilir di sini pagi tadi, menjadikannya insiden kedua di kawasan sama dalam tempoh 10 bulan. Ketua Zon 4 Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Sarawak, Andy Alie, berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 8.13 pagi. Pasukan operasi dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Sibu Sentral, Sungai… Continue reading

Tujuh rumah musnah dalam kebakaran di Kampung Hilir, Sibu

NUBE alleges judicial misconduct by Industrial court chairman

PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) has lodged serious allegations against Industrial Court chairman Andersen Ong Wai Leong, claiming he flouted established legal procedures when dealing with a recent trade dispute case. According to NUBE secretary-general J. Solomon, the chairman committed a fundamental procedural blunder by personally signing off on a 68-page… Continue reading

Rakyat Malaysia dinasihat elak sempadan Kemboja-Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: Rakyat Malaysia di Kemboja dinasihatkan untuk mengelak sebarang perjalanan tidak penting ke wilayah Preah Vihear dan Oddar Meanchey sehingga diberitahu kelak, susulan ketegangan yang semakin meningkat di sempadan Kemboja-Thailand. Dalam satu nasihat keselamatan, Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Phnom Penh turut menggesa rakyat Malaysia agar bertenang, sentiasa mendapatkan maklumat terkini daripada sumber berita yang… Continue reading

Rakyat Malaysia dinasihat elak sempadan Kemboja-Thailand

Sultan Selangor hadir majlis Yasin sempena Hari Pahlawan

SHAH ALAM: Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Bacaan Yasin dan Doa Selamat di Masjid Diraja Tengku Ampuan Jemaah, Bukit Jelutong sempena sambutan Hari Pahlawan Peringkat Negeri Selangor 2025. Turut berangkat Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah. Majlis tersebut dipimpin oleh Mufti Selangor Datuk Dr Anhar Opir dan dihadiri pegawai serta… Continue reading

Sultan Selangor hadir majlis Yasin sempena Hari Pahlawan

TNB evaluating legal options after receiving RM840 mln tax notice

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has received a Notice of Additional Assessment for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2022 amounting to RM840.12 million, dated July 24, 2025, from the Inland Revenue Board. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, TNB said that in light of the Federal Court’s decision relating to a similar Notice… Continue reading

Polis kutip RM44,000 saman trafik tertunggak warga asing di Padang Besar

PADANG BESAR: Operasi Saman Tertunggak Warga Asing (OSTWA) di Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Padang Besar berjaya mengutip RM44,730 dalam tempoh lima hari. Operasi ini melibatkan kerjasama Bahagian Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik IPD Padang Besar dan IPK Perlis. Ketua Polis Daerah Padang Besar ACP Mohd Shokri Abdullah berkata, “27 pegawai dan anggota terlibat… Continue reading

Polis kutip RM44,000 saman trafik tertunggak warga asing di Padang Besar

US tariffs – Short-term shock, long-term opportunities for Asean real estate industry

KUALA LUMPUR: While the US reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2 have unsettled equity markets and export-driven sectors, property leaders believe the disruption could accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, sustainable construction practices and regional trade integration within Asean’s real estate landscape. During a panel discussion titled “Industry Countermeasures: Absorbing the Recent US Tariff Shockwaves”… Continue reading

Cambodia backs ceasefire plan to end Thailand conflict

CAMBODIA’S prime minister Hun Manet said on Friday that he had supported a proposal by the Malaysian premier for a ceasefire with Thailand, which later withdrew its initial backing of the plan. The two Southeast Asian neighbours are currently locked in their heaviest fighting in over a decade, which Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim – also the… Continue reading

Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire – PM Anwar

JITRA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border. Anwar said both countries had agreed but requested some time, as their troops were already stationed at the border and needed time to pull back. “Yesterday, I had a… Continue reading

Movenpick KLIA positions itself as premier business hospitality hub

PETALING JAYA: Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre KLIA in Sepang is positioning itself as a premier business hospitality hub amid rising demand for airport-area meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) facilities. Movenpick KLIA is also emerging as a strategic hospitality partner for corporates, international event planners and cross-border organisations as business travel rebounds and MICE… Continue reading

MMAG acquires third freighter for US$25.9 million

PETALING JAYA: MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd (MAC), the aviation arm of MMAG Holdings Bhd (MMAG), announced that its Labuan-incorporated subsidiary, MMAG SkyAssets Ltd, has signed an aircraft sale agreement with GASL Ireland Leasing A-1 Ltd, a special purpose vehicle managed by Genesis Aircraft Services Ltd, for the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted… Continue reading

KTMB confirms normal train services tomorrow amid rally

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has confirmed that all its train services will run as scheduled tomorrow, following Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s assurance. The company prioritises passenger safety and convenience, urging travellers to stay updated via official channels. In a statement today, KTMB advised commuters to verify train schedules on its website or… Continue reading

Tengku Zafrul, Chong Wei among recipients of Penang state honours this year

GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of 1,530 recipients of state awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the 84th birthday of Governor of Penang, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, tomorrow. Tengku Zafrul will be honoured with the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN), which carries the… Continue reading

Thailand-Cambodia tensions threaten global tuna and pet food supplies

MOSCOW: The escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could cause a serious shortage of canned tuna due to Thailand’s dominant position in this market, according to RIA Novosti’s analysis of Thai Tuna Industry Association data. In 2023, global exports of canned tuna totalled 1.6 million tonnes, with Thailand accounting for a dominant 28 per cent… Continue reading

Sapura Energy secures contracts worth more than RM500m in Thailand

PETALING JAYA: Sapura Energy Bhd has secured two new contracts from its long-standing clients in Thailand, with a combined value exceeding RM500 million. The contracts were awarded to Sapura Energy (Thailand) Ltd, its wholly owned subsidiary, and involve an offshore installation and removal campaign, as well as subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) services. The… Continue reading

Admin assistant pleads not guilty to insulting intern’s modesty

KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old administrative assistant at a government department pleaded not guilty in court today to insulting the modesty of a 23-year-old female intern. The alleged incident occurred on April 4 at a government office. Mohamad Aznee Osman was charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of five… Continue reading

Kedah urged to intensify drug abuse fight as rates remain high

JITRA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has called on the Kedah government to intensify efforts to combat drug abuse, as the state remains among the top four nationwide for addiction rates. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Anti-Drugs Day Commemoration ceremony at Dataran Darulaman, he stressed the need for collective action.… Continue reading

Iran agrees to restart nuclear talks with UN watchdog, says IAEA chief

SINGAPORE: Iran has indicated that it will be ready to restart technical-level discussions on its nuclear programme with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, IAEA head Rafael Grossi said on Friday. The International Atomic Energy Agency has said it must be allowed to resume inspections after Israeli and U.S. airstrikes last month that aimed to destroy… Continue reading

Sweida hospitals overwhelmed amid sectarian clashes, warns WHO

GENEVA: Hospitals in the southern Syrian city of Sweida are under immense pressure, following an escalation of sectarian clashes this month between the Druze – a religious minority native to the area – and Syrian Bedouin tribes. “Inside of Sweida it’s a grim picture with the health facilities under immense strain…Electricity and water are cut… Continue reading

Gaza truce talks to resume next week as Israel reviews Hamas response

GAZA ceasefire talks are expected to resume next week following Israel’s review of the response by Palestinian Hamas militants, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Friday, citing an Egyptian source. Al Qahera said the Israeli delegation left one day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recalled the negotiating team for consultations. Close Israeli ally… Continue reading

Thailand-Cambodia conflict: Wisma Putra told to review, provide updates – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked Wisma Putra to monitor developments in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, following positive signals from both countries regarding the possibility of implementing a ceasefire. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the MADANI Government spokesman, said the matter is in line with Malaysia’s… Continue reading

Ukraine secures three Patriot systems, seeks funding for seven more

KYIV: Ukraine has received confirmation from partners that they will provide three Patriot missile defence systems and discussions are underway to obtain seven more, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday. “I have officially received confirmation from Germany for two systems, and from Norway for one. We are currently working with Dutch partners,“ he told… Continue reading

Melaka agricultural transformation to attract youth, reduce senior reliance

MELAKA: The Melaka government is rolling out a major agricultural transformation to address the ageing workforce in the sector and attract younger participants. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh revealed that only 1,316 youths, or 10.1%, are currently engaged in agriculture, while more than half of the state’s farmers are aged 60 and above.… Continue reading

Couple arrested for stealing fire hydrant nozzles in Semenyih

KUALA LUMPUR: A couple has been arrested for allegedly stealing 26 fire hydrant nozzles from an apartment block in Semenyih. The theft was discovered by the apartment’s security supervisor, who reported the incident to the police on June 30. Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof confirmed that investigations revealed the missing nozzles were taken… Continue reading

Economists split on S’pore policy path after surprise growth

SINGAPORE: Economists are split on whether Singapore’s central bank will loosen monetary policy or leave settings unchanged in its scheduled review next week as the economy remains resilient despite weakening global growth. Of 12 analysts Reuters polled, six expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to loosen its currency-based monetary policy at the review on July… Continue reading

Motoring influencer and brother jailed for false police report in Muar

MUAR: Motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, known as “Ija,“ and his younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, were each sentenced to one month in jail and fined RM1,500 by the Magistrates’ Court for lodging a false police report. Both pleaded guilty to their charges before Magistrate Suzana Mokhtar. Tengku Nizaruddin, 38, was charged under Section… Continue reading

‘Instant retail’ price war in China shows no let-up

SHANGHAI: China’s largest e-commerce platforms show no signs of halting an ‘instant retail’ price war that has proven unusually resilient to state criticism, underscoring the near-existential importance placed on instant retail as the future of e-commerce. Their fight in instant retail, where delivery can be as quick as half an hour, risks the wrath of… Continue reading

Trump says he wants Musk’s companies to thrive

TORONTO: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not destroy Elon Musk’s companies by taking away federal subsidies and that he wants the billionaire tech entrepreneur’s businesses to thrive. The remarks follow a public clash with his former close ally over his tax bill. In July, the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation… Continue reading

Traffic diversions in KL city centre tomorrow due to rally

KUALA LUMPUR: Several major roads in the city centre will face traffic diversions tomorrow due to a rally at Dataran Merdeka. Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed the diversions will affect key routes, including Jalan Maharajalela, Jalan Kinabalu, and Bulatan Dato’ Onn. The rally will involve gatherings at five locations… Continue reading

Political stability drives Malaysia’s MADANI government success

KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI Government’s success in achieving political stability has been the main driver enabling comprehensive policies that directly benefit the people, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She emphasised that this stability has allowed the government to achieve strong economic growth while ensuring… Continue reading

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses impeachment case against Duterte

MANILA: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte scored a major legal victory on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down an impeachment complaint against her, ruling it was unconstitutional. The Philippines’ lower house of Congress impeached Duterte in February, accusing her of misusing public funds, amassing unusual wealth and threatening to kill Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos… Continue reading

KPDN monitors petrol stations to prevent RON95 subsidy misuse

ALOR SETAR: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will intensify monitoring at petrol stations nationwide to curb potential misuse of subsidised RON95 petrol once the fuel subsidy rationalisation takes effect. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh stated that enforcement teams are prepared to tackle irregularities, including repeated MyKad usage for excessive… Continue reading

Northern China storms force 19,000 evacuations as year’s rain falls

BEIJING: Storms in northern China have poured nearly a year’s rainfall on Baoding, an industrial city on the doorstep of the capital Beijing, forcing over 19,000 people out of their homes as streets began to go under water and roads were being cut off. As much as 447.4 mm (17.6 inches) of rain fell in… Continue reading

Japan’s Sanseito party gains traction with anti-foreigner YouTube campaign

TOKYO: Yuta Kato is increasingly annoyed by foreigners ignorant of Japan’s social etiquette, whether that involves blocking the streets near his work in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district or distracting commuters by playing loud videos on their phones. The 38-year-old hairdresser is among a growing number of Japanese voters drawn to the right-wing Sanseito party, whose… Continue reading

Cutting RON95 price by six sen not a simple decision – PM Anwar

JITRA: It is not easy for the government to slash the price of RON95 petrol, even if it is only six sen, because it needs to take into account the financial implications for the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that was the reason why he… Continue reading

Beware of fake ‘Datuk Seri’ titles in investment scams, warns MCA

KUALA LUMPUR: At least six individuals have fallen victim to scams involving the misuse of the “Datuk Seri” title, with total losses estimated at nearly half a million ringgit, says MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong. He said one of the reports involved a man falsely claiming to be an… Continue reading

Bear necessities: Preserving nature’s farmers

WHEN Tourism Malaysia unveiled the sun bears Wira and Manja as mascots of Visit Malaysia 2026, many gushed over their cuteness that could rival pop culture favourites Paddington and Winnie the Pooh. The smallest and rarest of its kind, these bears have not always enjoyed the spotlight. Even so, their population have fallen victim to… Continue reading

Malaysians warned against travel to northern Thailand border areas

BANGKOK: Malaysians in Thailand have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid non-essential travel to seven provinces bordering Cambodia following escalating tensions between the two countries. The advisory comes after the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced temporary closures of border checkpoints and nearby tourist sites for public safety. The affected provinces include Ubon Ratchathani,… Continue reading

Trump visits Scotland for golf and talks amid Epstein controversy

EDINBURGH/LONDON: U.S. President Donald Trump, dogged by questions about his ties to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, heads to Scotland on Friday for a trip that will mix golf with politics mostly out of public view. Trump plans to visit his golf resort in Turnberry on Scotland’s east coast, where he will meet… Continue reading

Police collect RM44,730 in traffic summonses from foreigners in Padang Besar

PADANG BESAR: A five-day operation targeting foreigners with unpaid traffic summonses in Padang Besar has resulted in fines totalling RM44,730 being collected. The Operation for Foreigners’ Outstanding Summonses (OSTWA) was conducted at the Padang Besar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) from July 21 to July 25. Padang Besar district police chief ACP Mohd… Continue reading