July 2025 – Page 40 – Thesundailymys

Russian attack kills displaced Ukrainian family in Kharkiv

ODESA: A Russian overnight attack on the border region of Kharkiv killed three members of a Ukrainian family who had earlier fled their homes to escape Russian advances, authorities announced Thursday. Moscow has intensified drone and missile strikes on Ukraine more than three years into Russia’s invasion, even as ceasefire talks continue. “The bodies of… Continue reading

Suspected car-ramming attack in Israel leaves eight injured

KFAR YONA: Eight people were hospitalised after a car crashed into a bus stop in central Israel on Thursday, in what authorities suspect was a deliberate attack. Emergency services confirmed the incident occurred near Kfar Yona, with victims ranging from mild to moderate injuries. Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) reported receiving the alert at 9:25… Continue reading

National women’s league gets RM840k boost from KBS for development

THE National Women’s League (LWN) has been granted RM840,000 under the Sports Matching Grant (GPS) by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS). This marks the highest financial support ever allocated for women’s football development in Malaysia. Minister Hannah Yeoh stated that the funding aims to elevate the league’s competitiveness, professionalism, and prestige. “This grant… Continue reading

Polis pantau trend vape berisi dadah sintetik dalam kalangan pelajar

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) sedang memantau trend penggunaan vape yang dikaitkan dengan dadah sintetik dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah. Kebimbangan ini timbul ekoran kemungkinan kandungan bahan meragukan yang boleh mengancam keselamatan awam. Pengarah JSJN Bukit Aman, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, berkata walaupun kejadian terbabit masih terpencil, ia tetap menimbulkan kebimbangan serius terhadap keselamatan… Continue reading

Fire hose vandals cut emergency equipment in Semenyih housing

THE actions of two irresponsible individuals who dared to cut fire hoses in a residential apartment area in Semenyih have sparked concern among local residents. Through a TikTok post by @Norfatimahjamal, closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage shows a woman carrying a cable cutting tool and cutting the emergency equipment after successfully diverting the security guard’s attention.… Continue reading

Penghargaan khas rakyat ambil kira keupayaan fiskal negara – PMO

KUALA LUMPUR: Penghargaan Khas yang diumumkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim semalam telah mengambil kira keupayaan fiskal negara, menurut kenyataan Pejabat Perdana Menteri (PMO). Setiausaha Akhbar Kanan kepada Perdana Menteri, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, menjelaskan bahawa peruntukan tersebut merupakan tambahan kepada perancangan Belanjawan 2025. “Peruntukan ini juga sebagai tambahan kepada apa yang telah direncanakan dalam… Continue reading

Malaysia installs solar PV in 807 govt buildings, saves RM48m yearly

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 807 government buildings, including the Parliament, have been equipped with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, generating 7.657 megawatts (MW) of clean energy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced the initiative, which is expected to save RM48 million in electricity costs annually. The Parliament building alone now has a 1.5MW… Continue reading

TikTok Shop hits 100M daily searches, boosts e-commerce growth in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: TikTok Shop has surpassed 100 million daily product searches in Malaysia, marking a major milestone in the platform’s e-commerce expansion. The achievement was highlighted at the TikTok Shop Summit, the platform’s largest industry event of the year. TikTok Shop Malaysia’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Nur Azre Abdul Aziz, noted the growing trend of… Continue reading

Pasangan suami isteri didakwa edar 67kg kanabis di Kuala Krai

KUALA KRAI: Sepasang suami isteri didakwa di Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan mengedar dan memiliki dadah jenis kanabis serta methamphetamine dua minggu lepas. Tiada pengakuan direkodkan daripada Wan Muhamad Aziem Ashraf Wan Mustafa, 31, dan isterinya Wan Matraf Azlinda Wan Mat, 49, selepas pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Majistret Amal Razim Alias. Mengikut… Continue reading

Suami isteri rentung dalam kebakaran rumah di Kota Belud

KOTA BELUD: Sepasang suami isteri ditemukan rentung dalam kebakaran sebuah rumah di Kampung Sangkir di sini awal pagi tadi. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Kota Belud Elge Bakuk mengesahkan kejadian itu berlaku sekitar jam 2.52 pagi. Mangsa yang masing-masing berusia 47 tahun ditemui dalam bilik mandi rumah tersebut. Kebakaran turut memusnahkan sebuah kereta Proton Saga… Continue reading

GRIP programme fosters unity and responsibility in Malaysian society

KUANTAN: The Gerak Integrasi Perpaduan (GRIP) programme is a long-term investment in fostering a united, inclusive, and responsible Malaysian society, according to National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He emphasised that the programme utilises an intercultural module focused on experiential and interactive learning, reinforcing national values, cultural traditions, heritage, and civic morals. The initiative… Continue reading

PM Anwar calls for robust public-private synergy to uplift all Malaysians

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the need for stronger and more strategic collaboration between the government and the private sector to ensure that the benefits of national development reach all segments of society. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the private sector can play a role by submitting proposals or… Continue reading

Program GRIP bina masyarakat bersatu padu melalui pendidikan

KUANTAN: Program Gerak Integrasi Perpaduan (GRIP) merupakan pelaburan jangka panjang bagi membentuk masyarakat Malaysia yang bersatu padu, inklusif, dan bertanggungjawab. Menteri Perpaduan Negara Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang menegaskan bahawa program ini berteraskan modul silang budaya yang menekankan pembelajaran secara langsung dan interaktif. Beliau berkata, GRIP melibatkan penyertaan pelajar sekolah menengah dari seluruh negara dan merupakan… Continue reading

Perkhidmatan awam perlu seiring keprihatinan kerajaan – KPPA

PUTRAJAYA: Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Awam (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz menegaskan bahawa bantuan yang diumumkan kerajaan perlu disambut dengan peningkatan dedikasi dalam perkhidmatan awam. Beliau menekankan bahawa langkah ini penting bagi memastikan rakyat mendapat manfaat sepenuhnya daripada inisiatif kerajaan. “Bantuan yang diumumkan kerajaan semalam perlu diterjemahkan oleh penjawat awam dalam bentuk bekerja… Continue reading

DBKL terima 1,009 aduan kenderaan buruk, Segambut catat tertinggi

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) menerima 1,009 aduan awam berkaitan kenderaan buruk atau terbiar dari Januari hingga Mei 2025. Daripada jumlah itu, 992 aduan telah diselesaikan manakala 17 kes masih dalam siasatan. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, Segambut mencatatkan jumlah aduan tertinggi iaitu 163 kes,… Continue reading

RM417 juta peruntukan khas perkasa usahawan India di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP) memperuntukkan dana hampir RM417 juta untuk memperkasa komuniti usahawan India melalui pelbagai inisiatif baharu dan sedia ada. Timbalan Menteri KUSKOP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan menjelaskan, peruntukan tersebut merangkumi program pembiayaan pinjaman dan geran padanan. Antara inisiatif utama tahun 2024 termasuk Program Bank Rakyat Indian Entrepreneur Financing-i (BRIEF-i)… Continue reading

Sabah terajui program Duta NADI, tingkat literasi digital komuniti

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah menjadi negeri pertama melaksanakan program Duta NADI bagi mempromosikan manfaat Perkhidmatan Pintar Pusat Sebaran Maklumat Nasional (NADI) serta menyebar luas advokasi literasi digital dalam kalangan komuniti khususnya di kawasan luar bandar. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata sebanyak 50 sukarelawan terdiri daripada mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) dipilih menyertai program yang kali… Continue reading

Feri percuma di Pulau Pinang sempena Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN: Suruhanjaya Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang (SPPPP) mengumumkan perkhidmatan feri percuma kepada rakyat Malaysia pada 31 Ogos serta 15 dan 16 September ini sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia. Pengerusi SPPP Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin berkata inisiatif ini adalah sebagai sokongan terhadap pengumuman Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, terutamanya berkenaan hari kelepasan am… Continue reading

MK3D unites rural entrepreneurship programmes under one platform

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled Karnival Mega 3 Dimensi (MK3D) as a unified platform combining key rural entrepreneurship programmes. The initiative merges efforts from the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), FELDA, and the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) to streamline rural development. “This… Continue reading

807 bangunan kerajaan pasang solar fotovolta, jimat elektrik RM48 juta setahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 807 bangunan kerajaan di seluruh negara, termasuk Bangunan Parlimen Malaysia, telah dipasang dengan sistem solar fotovolta berkapasiti 7.657 megawatt (MW) setakat ini. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata langkah ini dijangka menjimatkan bil elektrik sebanyak RM48 juta setahun. “Bangunan Parlimen kini mempunyai sistem solar berkapasiti 1.5MW, menjana 1.9 gigawatt sejam… Continue reading

Anwar gesa perkukuh kerjasama kerajaan-swasta untuk manfaat rakyat

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menekankan pentingnya kerjasama erat antara kerajaan dan sektor swasta untuk memastikan manfaat menyeluruh kepada rakyat. Beliau menyeru agar sektor swasta lebih proaktif dalam menyumbang idea dan program seperti sekolah angkat. “Saya telah beritahu kepada menteri dengan kementerian masing-masing (untuk) bekerjasama, jangan beri jawapan secara berpihak. Pastikan sektor swasta… Continue reading

Sejahtera MADANI initiative needs strong follow-up to succeed

PUTRAJAYA: The success of the People’s Well-being Initiative (Sejahtera MADANI) hinges on strong follow-through to ensure lasting impact in eradicating urban poverty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, emphasised that while the initiative is a positive step, it requires sustained… Continue reading

Senior immigration officer faces new money laundering charge involving RM718,710

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior officer from the Johor Immigration Department, already facing money laundering charges, has been slapped with an additional count involving RM718,710. Nas Suffian Nasrun, 41, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today. This latest charge follows his earlier indictment on July 22, where he faced five counts of money laundering involving… Continue reading

UN reports Taliban rights abuses against Afghan returnees

KABUL: A United Nations report has accused Taliban authorities of committing human rights violations against Afghans forcibly returned from Iran and Pakistan. The findings highlight cases of torture, arbitrary detention, and threats to personal security, particularly targeting women, former government affiliates, and media workers. The report, released by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and… Continue reading

AIMS completes Cyberjaya Block 3 early, expedited by Invest Selangor, MDEC, MIDA, local councils

KUALA LUMPUR: AIMS Data Centre Sdn Bhd (AIMS), a leading digital infrastructure provider in Southeast Asia, has completed its Cyberjaya Block 3 facility ahead of schedule—further cementing Malaysia’s position as the region’s premier data centre hub. This milestone significantly expands AIMS’ footprint in the Klang Valley, bringing its total potential capacity to over 100 megawatts… Continue reading

China expresses concern over Cambodia-Thailand border clashes

BEIJING: China has expressed deep concern over the deadly clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, marking a sharp escalation in their long-standing border dispute. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated, “We are deeply concerned over the current developments (and) hope both sides can properly resolve issues through dialogue and consultations.” The conflict centres on the Emerald… Continue reading

Indian football crisis deepens as domestic league faces collapse

Indian football is in disarray as the national team struggles without a coach and the Indian Super League (ISL) faces an uncertain future due to unresolved commercial disputes. The sport, once dubbed a “sleeping giant” by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, is now grappling with systemic issues from grassroots to the professional level. Sunil Chhetri,… Continue reading

Indian football crisis deepens as domestic league faces collapse

Philippines-US tariff talks ongoing, key sectors protected

MANILA: Negotiations between the Philippines and the US over a revised 19 percent tariff rate remain unresolved, a senior economic adviser confirmed Thursday. Frederick Go, economic adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos, stated discussions are ongoing to finalise terms, easing concerns over potential harm to local farmers. “The negotiations are not yet finished. Our technical working… Continue reading

Russian passenger plane crashes in far east, 50 feared dead

MOSCOW: A Soviet-era Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in Russia’s far east on Thursday, with initial reports indicating no survivors. Emergency services confirmed the aircraft, operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, was found burning in a forested area near Tynda. The plane, built in 1976, was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda… Continue reading

KAB wins SEDA FiT 2.0 nod for two hydropower projects with 21-year fixed tariff

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB), through its wholly owned subsidiary KAB Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd, has secured feed-in approvals for two hydropower projects under the Sustainable Energy Development Authority’s (SEDA) Feed-in Tariff (FiT) 2.0 initiative. This latest milestone adds a combined installed capacity of 8.04 megawatts (MW), comprising two facilities with outputs of 5.2… Continue reading

Thailand F-16 jets bomb Cambodia as border conflict intensifies

BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH: A Thai F-16 fighter jet carried out airstrikes in Cambodia on Thursday, marking a dangerous escalation in a long-standing border dispute that has already claimed at least nine civilian lives, including a child. The Thai military confirmed the deployment of six F-16 jets, with one conducting the bombing operation. “We have used air… Continue reading

MLS silent on Messi ban after All-Star game absence

MAJOR League Soccer commissioner Don Garber remained tight-lipped on whether Lionel Messi would face disciplinary action after the Inter Miami star withdrew from Wednesday’s All-Star game at the last minute. Messi and teammate Jordi Alba were set to feature in the exhibition match against Liga MX but were pulled without clear explanation, raising questions over… Continue reading

MLS silent on Messi ban after All-Star game absence

Katie Ledecky leads USA swimming team at world championships ahead of LA 2028

NINE-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky is spearheading the United States swimming team at the world championships in Singapore, with sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Ledecky, heading to her seventh world championships, recently broke her own 800m freestyle world record in May, her first long-course world mark since 2018. The 28-year-old… Continue reading

Katie Ledecky leads USA swimming team at world championships ahead of LA 2028

Atletico Madrid sign Feyenoord defender Hancko for €30m

ATLETICO Madrid have secured the signing of Slovak defender David Hancko from Feyenoord in a deal reportedly worth around 30 million euros. The LaLiga club confirmed the agreement, pending medical tests and contract finalisation. Hancko, 27, has been a key figure for Feyenoord since joining in 2022, making 140 appearances and helping the Dutch side… Continue reading

Penang customs seize RM5 million worth of ganja buds in drug bust

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department seized 52.05 kilogrammes of ganja buds worth over RM5 million from a car at the Sungai Petani Selatan Toll Plaza on June 29. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the operation, carried out by the department’s Narcotics Branch, was based on intelligence provided by Customs headquarters and the Northern Zone… Continue reading

Cabinet forms special committee to boost SDGs in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special committee to coordinate the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the federal and state levels, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Tasked with chairing the committee, Fadillah, who also serves as Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, called on all… Continue reading

Verstappen and Red Bull begin new chapter at Belgian GP

MAX Verstappen and Red Bull enter a new phase at the Belgian Grand Prix, marking their first race without long-time team principal Christian Horner. The Dutch driver, a four-time world champion, faces heightened scrutiny as he aims to reignite Red Bull’s dominance under new leadership. Laurent Mekies, promoted from Racing Bulls, steps into Horner’s shoes… Continue reading

38 firms donate RM120m to Sejahtera MADANI poverty initiative

PUTRAJAYA: Thirty-eight corporate entities have contributed close to RM120 million to the Sejahtera MADANI fund, reinforcing national efforts to eradicate poverty through a focused and integrated approach. The initiative was officially launched today by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to targeted poverty eradication and sustainable social upliftment. Coordinated by… Continue reading

Couple charged with trafficking 67kg cannabis in Kuala Krai

KUALA KRAI: A married couple was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today with two offences involving the trafficking and possession of cannabis and methamphetamine two weeks ago. No plea was recorded from Wan Muhamad Aziem Ashraf Wan Mustafa, 31, and his wife Wan Matraf Azlinda Wan Mat, 49, as the charges fall under the… Continue reading

Independent auditors added to highway maintenance contracts for transparency

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry (KKR) will include the involvement of independent auditors as a new component in highway maintenance contracts starting next year. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said third-party auditing is important to ensure that monitoring does not rely solely on the Public Works Department (JKR), but also involves external parties… Continue reading

Woman claims MPKj officer issued summons while she was still in car

A local woman recently took to social media to share her frustration after being issued a parking summons by a Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) officer — despite still being inside her vehicle. The woman, identified as Azrieda, said she had just parked, turned off the engine, and was sending a voice note in her car… Continue reading

Polis lengkapkan siasatan kes doktor cabul pesakit wanita

GEORGE TOWN: Polis Pulau Pinang sedang melengkapkan siasatan berhubung kes seorang doktor lelaki yang ditahan sebanyak empat kali atas dakwaan berkelakuan tidak senonoh dan mencabul pesakit wanita. Arahan ini diberikan oleh pejabat Timbalan Pendakwa Raya (TPR) bagi memastikan siasatan lebih terperinci sebelum kes dibawa ke peringkat seterusnya. Pemangku Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi… Continue reading

KPDN enhances PJRM 2025 with RM300m boost for nationwide sales

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement three key improvements to the MADANI Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) 2025, following the government’s announcement of an additional RM300 million allocation. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the enhancements involve increasing the frequency of sales nationwide, expanding the number of stock-keeping units… Continue reading

Thailand and Cambodia clash in deadly border conflict over Emerald Triangle

BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia engaged in a deadly military confrontation on Thursday, with both sides exchanging air strikes, rockets, and artillery fire in a long-standing border dispute. The clashes, centered around the contested Emerald Triangle region, resulted in civilian casualties and heightened diplomatic tensions. Thai military officials confirmed that six F-16 jets were deployed from… Continue reading

HYBE agency raided over alleged fraud by BTS founder

SEOUL: Police raided the headquarters of HYBE, the agency behind global K-pop sensation BTS, on Thursday over allegations of fraudulent trading involving founder Bang Si-hyuk. Investigators confirmed the search and seizure operation at the company’s Yongsan District office. Bang, the 52-year-old mastermind behind BTS, is under scrutiny for allegedly misleading early investors ahead of HYBE’s… Continue reading

HYBE agency raided over alleged fraud by BTS founder

Adidas and Dion Cools unveil heritage-inspired jersey

ADIDAS MALAYSIA launches a limited edition jersey inspired by national footballer Dion Cools, celebrating his heritage, cultural identity, and remarkable football journey. This jersey, a seamless blend of culture and performance, symbolises national pride, resilience, and unity. Designed in collaboration with Dion Cools – the first Malaysian to play for Japanese top-flight club Cerezo Osaka… Continue reading