July 2025 – Page 4 – Thesundailymys

MITI boosts state-level semiconductor initiatives under NSS

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is reinforcing state-level initiatives to support the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), ensuring alignment with national objectives. Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted the importance of state-driven talent development programmes in complementing federal efforts to enhance Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem. One key example is the… Continue reading

13MP: RM20 bil for flood mitigation nationwide

PETALING JAYA: The government will invest over RM20 billion in flood mitigation projects across Malaysia as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on reducing the risk and impact of floods in high-risk regions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the investment reflects a proactive strategy to protect lives, livelihoods and infrastructure amid… Continue reading

13MP: RM20 bil for flood mitigation nationwide

Locality-based teacher placements prioritise Sabah, Sarawak, and Orang Asli graduates

KUALA LUMPUR: Locality-based placement is a key factor in deploying new teachers, particularly for graduates from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Orang Asli community, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. The approach aims to allow teachers to serve near their hometowns while enhancing rural education development. Fadhlina clarified that final placements depend on actual vacancies and subject… Continue reading

Locality-based teacher placements prioritise Sabah, Sarawak, and Orang Asli graduates

13MP: Empowering families and vulnerable groups through social and economic reforms

PETALING JAYA: The government will be introducing the KASIH Keluarga Negara national agenda to strengthen family institutions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the agenda includes strengthening the role of men as leaders, protectors, defenders, educators, and primary breadwinners of the family. To help support the rise of women entering the workforce to 60%,… Continue reading

Satu juta unit rumah mampu milik dibina dalam tempoh 2026-2035 – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Satu juta unit rumah mampu milik akan dibina Kerajaan Persekutuan dan negeri serta pemaju swasta dalam tempoh 2026 hingga 2035 bagi membolehkan sebanyak mungkin rakyat mendiami rumah selesa dan selamat. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ketika membentangkan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) di Dewan Rakyat hari ini berkata penyediaan rumah mampu milik itu… Continue reading

Key highlights of Malaysia’s 13th development plan 2026-2030

KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the highlights of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026-2030, themed ‘Melakar Semua Pembangunan” (Redesigning Development), which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament today. US President Donald J. Trump has decided to review the tariff rates on Malaysia, with a decision expected by tomorrow at the… Continue reading

Key highlights of Malaysia’s 13th development plan 2026-2030

13MP: Govt to build one million affordable homes by 2035

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to provide quality, affordable, and inclusive housing for all Malaysians, with plans to build one million affordable units between 2026 and 2035. “As of 2025, a total of 492,000 housing units have been completed or are under construction by the government,” he… Continue reading

13MP: Govt expands health tax to curb NCDs

PETALING JAYA: The government will expand its pro-health tax policy beyond sugar to include tobacco, vape, and alcohol products in a move aimed at curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting behavioural change among Malaysians. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Parliament today, said the… Continue reading

Kemboja mohon bantuan Malaysia bebaskan 20 anggota tentera ditahan Thailand

PHNOM PENH: Kemboja meminta bantuan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, yang kini berperanan sebagai penyelaras dan pemerhati pelaksanaan gencatan senjata, untuk membebaskan 20 anggotanya yang masih ditahan oleh tentera Thailand. Menurut laporan agensi berita rasmi Kemboja Agence Kampuchea Presse, pegawai kanan tentera Kemboja sedang mengadakan rundingan dengan tentera Thailand bagi membolehkan pembebasan kesemua anggota yang ditawan, memetik… Continue reading

13MP: Malaysia’s 13th MP prioritises ports and shipping industry growth

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will prioritise strategic industries within a sustainable blue economy, including integrated fisheries hubs, coastal tourism, and blue bio-based technologies. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised plans to boost the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector by attracting investments to expand shipping capacity and upgrade bunkering infrastructure in key states. “This… Continue reading

RMK13: Kerajaan sasar tingkat nilai eksport halal kepada RM80 bilion

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan menyasarkan nilai eksport halal negara untuk terus meningkat kepada RM80 bilion serta sumbangan industri halal kepada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) meningkat kepada 11 peratus dalam Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13). Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata perhatian terus diberikan kepada sektor strategik yang memberikan impak tinggi kepada ekonomi negara, antaranya industri… Continue reading

13MP: Malaysia’s 13th MP prioritises ports and shipping industry growth

13MP: Orang Asli rights & education strengthened

PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) outlines bold measures to uplift the Orang Asli community, with a renewed focus on land rights, education and infrastructure development. Among the key initiatives is a review of the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 [Act 134], aimed at reinforcing legal protections for land ownership and ensuring that the rights… Continue reading

13MP: Orang Asli rights & education strengthened

RMK13: Inclusive economic boost for all communities

PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) reinforces the government’s commitment to inclusive development by implementing targeted initiatives across various communities, with a strong focus on education, entrepreneurship and infrastructure. The Gate to Global (GTG) programme will be further expanded to empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs, offering support in export matchmaking, capacity building, product development, and digital… Continue reading

13MP: Govt boosts food security & affordable essentials

PETALING JAYA: The government aims to empower the people, raise social living standards, and ensure access to basic needs such as affordable food, housing, and healthcare, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in Parliament today. He said these efforts are expected to raise the value-added contribution of the agri-food sub-sector to RM58 billion by… Continue reading

Pegawai perubatan wajib pilih Sabah, Sarawak untuk seimbang agihan tenaga kesihatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) kini mewajibkan pegawai perubatan kontrak yang dilantik ke jawatan tetap untuk memilih sekurang-kurangnya satu daripada tiga penempatan di Sabah atau Sarawak melalui sistem e-placement 2.0. Langkah ini bertujuan menangani ketidakseimbangan agihan tenaga kerja kesihatan antara Semenanjung Malaysia dan wilayah Borneo. Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, menjelaskan bahawa pendekatan… Continue reading

MITRA programmes scrutinised by PMO for transparency – Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: Every programme under the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) undergoes strict scrutiny by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to maintain transparency, said Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Ramanan, who oversees Indian community affairs, stated that applications are screened by the Prime Minister’s Department’s monitoring, finance, and integrity… Continue reading

RM67 bilion diperuntuk bagi pendidikan di bawah RMK13 – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak RM67 bilion akan diperuntukkan bagi sektor pendidikan pada Rancangan Malaysia ke-13 (RMK13) antaranya untuk membina sekolah baharu, membaiki dan menaik taraf bangunan sekolah, tadika KEMAS, fasiliti dan kemudahan institusi pendidikan tinggi awam. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata pembinaan sekolah juga akan dijadikan syarat Kebenaran Merancang bagi projek perumahan berskala besar… Continue reading

Sindiket nikah palsu di Pulau Pinang disiasat JHEAIPP

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Pulau Pinang (JHEAIPP) sedang mengesan rangkaian sindiket pernikahan kampung menggunakan jurunikah tiada tauliah, susulan serbuan ke atas satu majlis pernikahan tanpa kebenaran di sebuah rumah di Kubang Semang di sini baru-baru ini. Yang Dipertua Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP) Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid berkata berdasarkan siasatan… Continue reading

13MP: RM67 billion for education, quality & access boost

PETALING JAYA: The government will allocate RM67 billion towards the education sector for the construction of new schools, upgrading of dilapidated schools (including Kemas), and improving facilities in public higher education institutions. Tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13) in Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government aims to achieve a… Continue reading

Aset rizab rasmi Malaysia berjumlah UD$120.61 bilion pada akhir Jun 2025 – BNM

KUALA LUMPUR: Aset rizab rasmi Malaysia berjumlah US$120.61 bilion (US$1 = RM4.23) manakala aset mata wang asing lain berjumlah US$1.21 bilion pada akhir Jun 2025, kata Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Bank pusat berkata mengikut format Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) Tabung Kewangan Antarabangsa (IMF), butiran terperinci rizab antarabangsa memberikan maklumat masa depan mengenai saiz, komposisi… Continue reading

13MP: Govt boosts Rahmah aid, STR, SARA for living costs

PETALING JAYA: The government will expand various aid initiatives, including cash assistance, affordable food programmes and utility subsidies, to help Malaysians cope with the rising cost of living. Presenting the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13) in the Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said under the Payung Rahmah initiative, programmes such as Jualan… Continue reading

RMK13: Kerajaan beri tumpuan khusus posisi Sabah dan Sarawak sebagai hab tenaga mampan – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memberi tumpuan khusus untuk memposisikan Sabah dan Sarawak sebagai hab tenaga mampan negara yang berdaya saing di peringkat serantau menerusi Rancangan Malaysia ke-13 (RMK13). Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ketika membentangkan RMK13 di Dewan Rakyat hari ini berkata pelaksanaan inisiatif seperti Hab Hidrogen Sarawak dan Jaminan Bekalan Tenaga Sabah secara tidak… Continue reading

13MP: 98% 5G by 2030 for AI & Digital Trust

PETALING JAYA: The government is targeting 98% 5G coverage across residential, industrial, and rural areas by 2030 to support the nationwide adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan. “This isn’t just about infrastructure. it’s about building the digital backbone that enables Malaysians… Continue reading

Kosma agih dividen RM32.5 juta kepada 1,495 ahli di Pahang

KUANTAN: Koperasi Serbausaha Makmur Berhad (Kosma) mula mengagihkan dividen berjumlah RM32.538 juta bagi tahun kewangan 2024 kepada 1,495 ahlinya hari ini. Menteri Besar Pahang Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail berkata bagi nilai unit ladang yang telah dibayar adalah sebanyak RM23.97 juta, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan pembayaran dividen unit ladang dan saham RM56.508 juta. “Bagi tahun… Continue reading

13MP: Malaysia boosts infrastructure for connectivity

PETALING JAYA: The government will prioritise large-scale infrastructure development under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to strengthen regional connectivity and drive planned growth across the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in Parliament today. Among the key projects identified are major rail and road developments, including initiatives on both the east and west… Continue reading

Malaysia’s foreign reserves hit US$120.61 billion in June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s official reserve assets reached US$120.61 billion as of end-June 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, reinforcing the country’s financial stability. The central bank highlighted that the detailed breakdown of international reserves follows the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) format.… Continue reading

Malaysia’s foreign reserves hit US$120.61 billion in June 2025

RMK13 dilancar dengan pelaburan RM611 bilion untuk ekonomi mampan

KUALA LUMPUR: Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) yang bertujuan memacu pertumbuhan mampan berteraskan penciptaan nilai merentasi semua sektor, melibatkan pelaburan RM611 bilion bagi menjayakan pelan lima tahun itu dan RM430 bilion daripada jumlah tersebut merupakan peruntukan pembangunan daripada kerajaan. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata RMK13 turut menumpukan kecerdasan buatan dan penekanan terhadap inisiatif “Buatan… Continue reading

Two charged with setting fire to Penang restaurant in RM34k damage case

GEORGE TOWN: A 32-year-old coffee shop assistant and a 37-year-old woman denied charges of deliberately setting fire to a local restaurant last week. Khoo Teng Chi and Joanne Lim entered their not-guilty pleas at the Sessions Court before Judge Irwan Suainbon after the charge was read in Mandarin. The duo allegedly used firecrackers to ignite… Continue reading

Inti pati rancangan Malaysia ke-13

KUALA LUMPUR: Berikut antara inti pati ucapan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim semasa membentangkan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) 2026-2030 bertemakan Melakar Semula Pembangunan di Dewan Rakyat hari ini. * Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald J. Trump memutuskan untuk menyemak semula kadar tarif yang akan dikenakan ke atas Malaysia selewat-lewatnya esok. * Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald… Continue reading

AIR2040 diteruskan, tumpu pembangunan dan inovasi teknologi air tempatan – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelan Transformasi Sektor Air 2040 (AIR2040) yang bertujuan mentransformasi sektor air kepada sektor ekonomi yang dinamik akan diteruskan, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata tumpuan akan diberikan untuk mempergiat pembangunan dan inovasi teknologi air tempatan yang cekap air dan mampan melalui kerjasama strategik dalam penyelidikan, pembangunan, pengkomersialan dan inovasi (RDCI).… Continue reading

13MP: PM targets 95% digital federal services by 2030

THE government will roll out a national digital identity system and accelerate the digitisation of public services as part of broader reforms to improve efficiency and transparency, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking in Parliament during the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), Anwar said the MyDigital ID will serve as… Continue reading

Cambodia seeks Malaysian military help to free 20 soldiers held by Thailand

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has formally sought the intervention of the Malaysian military, acting as ceasefire coordinator, to facilitate the release of 20 Cambodian soldiers held by the Thai army. Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed the diplomatic efforts through state media Agence Kampuchea Presse. Cambodian military officials have been negotiating with Thai counterparts, while General Tan… Continue reading

Cambodia seeks Malaysian military help to free 20 soldiers held by Thailand

Dua lelaki ditahan curi aset TM di Kuala Muda

SUNGAI PETANI: Dua lelaki ditahan atas kesalahan mencuri aset milik Telekom Malaysia (TM) di sekitar daerah Kuala Muda. Kedua-dua suspek, berusia 24 dan 27 tahun, merupakan anggota Geng Ali dan ditahan pada 23 Julai lepas menerusi Op Pintu. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Muda ACP Hanyan Ramlan berkata, kes ini melibatkan kecurian kad kabinet TM yang… Continue reading

Kosma distributes RM32.54m dividend to 1,495 members in 2024

KUANTAN: Koperasi Serbausaha Makmur Berhad (Kosma) has begun distributing RM32.538 million in dividends for the financial year 2024 to its 1,495 members. Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail announced that the payout includes RM23.97 million from plantation units, bringing the total dividend disbursement to RM56.508 million. Wan Rosdy revealed that Kosma recorded… Continue reading

25% US tariffs on hold, new rate to be announced tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the imposition of 25% US tariffs on Malaysian goods has been postponed, with a revised rate to be announced tomorrow (Aug 1). He said this followed a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump earlier today, during which the issue was discussed in the spirit and… Continue reading

Jangan terpedaya penipuan pendaftaran penghargaan SARA – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kewangan menasihati orang ramai supaya tidak terpedaya dengan penipuan atau scam menjemput mereka membuat pendaftaran bagi inisiatif penghargaan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) yang diumumkan Kerajaan MADANI, kata Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Beliau berkata tiada pendaftaran atau permohonan perlu dibuat oleh warganegara Malaysia memandangkan kelayakan untuk penghargaan SARA adalah… Continue reading

Orang Asli rights enhanced under revised Aboriginal Peoples Act

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has pledged to strengthen the rights of the Orang Asli community through proposed amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi outlined seven key areas of focus: land, education, health, economy, leadership, infrastructure, and culture. Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as… Continue reading

Trump akan semak semula kadar tarif – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump memutuskan untuk menyemak semula kadar tarif yang akan dikenakan ke atas Malaysia selewat-lewatnya esok. Anwar, yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata perkara itu diputuskan menerusi panggilan telefon daripada Trump pada 6.50 pagi tadi. “Kami turut membincangkan soal tarif atas semangat dan… Continue reading

RM611 billion needed to drive 13th Malaysia Plan: Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will require a total investment of RM611 billion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in Parliament. Tabling the 13MP, today, he said the federal government is expected to contribute RM430 billion through its development allocation, while government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) will provide RM120… Continue reading

MITI perkukuh inisiatif negeri selari aspirasi nasional – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) akan terus memperkukuh semua inisiatif negeri yang selari dengan aspirasi nasional dan memberi ruang yang kondusif untuk pelaksanaannya di bawah payung Strategi Semikonduktor Nasional (NSS). Menterinya Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz berkata MITI sentiasa mengiktiraf dan menyokong inisiatif pembangunan bakat yang dilaksanakan oleh semua kerajaan negeri… Continue reading

Trump sah hadir Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 di Kuala Lumpur – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump mengesahkan kehadirannya ke Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 yang dijadual berlangsung di Kuala Lumpur pada Oktober ini. Perkara itu diumumkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim semasa pembentangan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) di Parlimen, hari ini. Pengesahan itu dibuat susulan jemputan rasmi yang disampaikan kepada Trump menerusi Setiausaha… Continue reading

Avoid SARA aid registration scams warns finance minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has warned the public against falling victim to scams falsely claiming to facilitate registration for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid initiative. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan clarified that no registration is required, as eligibility is automatically determined using MyKad data. Amir Hamzah stated, “The… Continue reading

Trump confirms attendance at Asean Summit: PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: United States President Donald Trump has confirmed his attendance at the 2025 Asean Summit in October, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar said Trump conveyed this during a phone call earlier this morning. The confirmation comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously suggested Trump’s potential participation in the… Continue reading