July 2025 – Page 54 – Thesundailymys

Integrated water management crucial for growth, climate resilience: Fadillah

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s ability to support its fast-growing digital economy including the rapid expansion of water-intensive data centres hinges on strengthening the country’s water infrastructure and implementing long-term, integrated water resource planning, says Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “Water is now considered the new oil. It’s a… Continue reading

Rubber production incentive benefits 239,053 smallholders with RM523.4 mln payout

KUALA LUMPUR: The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) has provided financial support to 239,053 smallholders, with total payouts reaching RM523.4 million from September 2015 to June 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) confirmed. The incentive, designed to stabilise smallholder incomes when rubber prices drop below a set threshold, was raised to RM3 per kilogramme… Continue reading

Security manager pleads not guilty to using false document

KUANTAN: A security manager has pleaded not guilty to using a false document in a procurement process involving the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA). Nur Mohamad Fariz Abu Bakar, 36, from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, was charged in the Sessions Court here today. The case involves a forged quotation worth RM29,000, dated Aug 26, 2022,… Continue reading

Melaka to install 5 new telco towers for better tourist connectivity

MELAKA: The state government will install five new telecommunication towers in high-traffic tourist areas to improve connectivity and visitor experience. The initiative, announced by State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, is part of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) Universal Service Provision (USP) programme. The towers will… Continue reading

Melaka receives RM940k for Youth and Sports facility upgrades

MELAKA: The federal government has approved RM940,000 for 18 minor projects under the Youth and Sports Ministry to upgrade sports facilities in Melaka this year. State Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisations Committee chairman V.P. Shanmugam said the projects were part of 133 applications submitted by the state government. “The allocation will be distributed to District… Continue reading

Pekebun kecil terima manfaat IPG RM523.4 juta hingga Jun 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemberian Insentif Pengeluaran Getah (IPG) telah memberi manfaat kepada 239,053 pekebun kecil dengan pembayaran berjumlah RM523.4 juta sejak pelaksanaannya dari September 2015 hingga 30 Jun 2025, menurut Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi (KPK). Katanya IPG dilaksanakan untuk menjamin kebajikan pekebun kecil getah agar masih memperoleh pendapatan yang wajar apabila harga getah jatuh di bawah… Continue reading

Unhealthy air quality in 4 Malaysian locations as of 10am

KUALA LUMPUR: Four locations in Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10am today, according to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. The affected areas include Seremban, Negeri Sembilan with an API of 155, Nilai (154), Johan Setia in Selangor (151), and Balok Baru in Kuantan,… Continue reading

South Korea heavy rains and landslides death toll rises to 19

SEOUL: The death toll from last week’s heavy rains and landslides in South Korea has risen to 19, with nine others still missing, according to government data released Tuesday. The Interior Ministry confirmed the latest fatality, bringing the total number of casualties and missing persons to 28. The worst-hit areas include Sancheong in the south,… Continue reading

South Korea heavy rains and landslides death toll rises to 19

Melaka to introduce QR code tags for livestock in 2026

MELAKA: The Melaka government will roll out QR code tags for livestock in 2026 to enhance tracking and reduce accidents caused by stray animals. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh announced the initiative today at the Melaka State Legislative Assembly. The system will primarily target cattle and… Continue reading

King consents to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Act 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has given his royal assent to the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Act 2025, which was passed during the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament held from Feb 3 to March 25. Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul informed the House… Continue reading

Sky New Zealand acquires TV channel Three for NZ$1 in media shakeup

WELLINGTON: Sky New Zealand has announced the acquisition of television network Three for a symbolic NZ$1, marking a major shift in the country’s media landscape. The deal, set to finalise on August 1, comes as the industry faces ongoing financial pressures. Three, New Zealand’s first privately owned free-to-air channel, is currently owned by Warner Bros.… Continue reading

Sky New Zealand acquires TV channel Three for NZ$1 in media shakeup

Civil defence rescues iPhone from 10-metre cliff in Jelebu

FOR the first time, the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) received a unique request from the public to retrieve a personal items in the form of an iPhone recently. According to Kosmo, Jelebu district Civil Defence officer, Lt (CD) Mohd Najib Abdul Karim said his team received a call at 11.45am on July 12 from… Continue reading

Civil defence rescues iPhone from 10-metre cliff in Jelebu

PM Albanese opens 48th session of Australia’s federal parliament

CANBERRA: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially opened the 48th session of Australia’s federal parliament, marking a new chapter after Labor’s landslide election victory in May. The ceremony, held in Parliament House’s Great Hall, included a traditional Aboriginal acknowledgement before Albanese called for unity among lawmakers. “Every day in this new parliament is an opportunity to… Continue reading

PM Anwar umum penghargaan khas untuk rakyat Malaysia esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dijadual membuat pengumuman rasmi mengenai penghargaan khas untuk seluruh rakyat Malaysia esok. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil mengesahkan perkara itu melalui hantaran di Facebook. “YAB Perdana Menteri akan membuat pengumuman berkenaan penghargaan buat semua rakyat Malaysia pada 10.30 pagi, Rabu 23 Julai 2025. Nantikan,“ kata Fahmi. Anwar… Continue reading

Anwar’s ‘special tribute’ to Malaysians to be announced tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: After weeks of hints and growing anticipation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to finally make his much-awaited ‘extraordinary tribute’ announcement to Malaysians tomorrow. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the announcement will be made at 10.30am on Tuesday (July 23), calling on the public to “wait for it” in… Continue reading

Bacaan IPU tidak sihat di empat kawasan Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Empat kawasan di Malaysia mencatat bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) tidak sihat setakat 10 pagi ini. Kawasan terjejas termasuk Seremban, Nilai, Johan Setia, dan Balok Baru Kuantan dengan bacaan antara 140 hingga 155. Menurut Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS), bacaan IPU dalam lingkungan 101 hingga 200 boleh memberi kesan kepada golongan berisiko tinggi seperti… Continue reading

Melaka perkenal tag kod QR untuk haiwan ternakan tahun depan

MELAKA: Kerajaan negeri Melaka akan memperkenalkan tag kod respons pantas (kod QR) untuk haiwan ternakan bermula tahun depan. Langkah ini bertujuan mengenal pasti pemilik haiwan seperti lembu dan kerbau yang sering membiarkan ternakan mereka berkeliaran di jalan raya. Exco Kemajuan Desa, Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan negeri, Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh, berkata sebelum pelaksanaan kod QR,… Continue reading

NASA employees protest budget cuts and policy changes in open letter

LOS ANGELES: Over 280 current and former NASA employees have sent a formal open letter to NASA’s interim administrator Sean Duffy, strongly opposing proposed budget cuts, staffing reductions, and policy changes under the Trump administration. The letter, titled “The Voyager Declaration,“ warns that recent changes “have or threaten to waste public resources, compromise human safety,… Continue reading

NASA employees protest budget cuts and policy changes in open letter

Trump terkejut serangan Israel di Syria, gereja Gaza – Rumah Putih

ISTANBUL: Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump dikatakan terkejut dengan tindakan Israel membom Syria serta menyerang sebuah gereja Katolik di Gaza, sehingga memaksa beliau menghubungi Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu bagi mendapatkan penjelasan. Jurucakap Rumah Putih, Karoline Leavitt, mengesahkan bahawa Trump tidak menjangkakan kedua-dua insiden itu. “Presiden tidak menjangkakan pengeboman di Syria dan juga serangan ke… Continue reading

Brazilian judge warns Bolsonaro over viral speech on social media

BRASÍLIA: A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has warned former president Jair Bolsonaro of possible imprisonment after his speech was widely shared on social media, violating a court-imposed ban. The far-right leader, accused of plotting a coup against successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, delivered the address, which was later posted by his allies and family.… Continue reading

Brazilian judge warns Bolsonaro over viral speech on social media

North Korea to build new 5,000-ton destroyer amid naval expansion

SEOUL: North Korea has announced plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported Tuesday, marking the third such vessel in its expanding naval fleet. The move comes after the launch of two similar warships earlier this year, signaling Pyongyang’s continued focus on military modernization. Leader Kim Jong Un has prioritized strengthening the country’s naval… Continue reading

Bridging systematic health gaps

HOLISTIC care is crucial when caring for someone. Whether it be providing care and nurture for our parents or children, a well-rounded approach leads to better outcomes for their well-being. By considering the whole person, rather than just isolated symptoms, holistic care yields a higher quality of life, improved outcomes, and a greater sense of… Continue reading

North Korea to build new 5,000-ton destroyer amid naval expansion

MCMC sita telefon bimbit, kad sim pengguna TikTok muat naik kandungan palsu

PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) merampas telefon bimbit dan kad sim seorang pengguna TikTok yang disyaki memuat naik dua kandungan palsu serta jelik melampau berkaitan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Menurut kenyataan MCMC hari ini, kandungan tersebut dipercayai dimuat naik sebagai tindak balas terhadap isu pesta tidak bermoral di negara ini dan… Continue reading

Malaysia to launch iron and steel industry roadmap for reform

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is set to launch a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reforming and strengthening Malaysia’s iron and steel industry. This follows the submission of the final report by the Independent Steel Committee (ISC), which outlines key recommendations for sector improvements. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew… Continue reading

Ahli perniagaan rugi RM1 juta dalam skim pelaburan palsu

SEREMBAN: Seorang ahli perniagaan mengalami kerugian melebihi RM1 juta selepas terpedaya dengan skim pelaburan dalam talian yang tidak wujud. Kejadian ini dilaporkan berlaku pada April lalu. Ketua Polis Daerah Nilai, Supt Abdul Malik Hasim, mengesahkan menerima laporan daripada mangsa, seorang lelaki berusia 50-an, di Balai Polis Pantai semalam. “Mangsa mendakwa berurusan dengan individu yang menawarkan… Continue reading

MCMC seizes TikTok user’s phone over false PM Anwar content

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has seized a mobile phone and SIM card from a TikTok user for allegedly posting false and offensive content about Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to an MCMC statement, the content was uploaded in response to issues concerning an “immoral party” in Malaysia and the… Continue reading

Telegram founder warns France may label tech firms as criminal gangs

MOSCOW: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has raised concerns that French authorities could arbitrarily classify any technology company as a “criminal gang” due to political motivations. His remarks followed accusations by Elon Musk’s X platform, which claimed it was facing a politically driven criminal probe in France. X stated that the investigation jeopardizes user freedom of… Continue reading

Pulau Aur folk hope for maritime post to tackle monsoon safety concerns

MERSING: Residents of Pulau Aur have expressed concerns over their safety and wellbeing during adverse weather conditions, particularly during the monsoon season, due to the absence of a permanent security post on the island. The island, which is the farthest from Peninsular Malaysia and faces the South China Sea, is often inaccessible during the monsoon… Continue reading

Telegram founder warns France may label tech firms as criminal gangs

Ketupat sotong: Juadah warisan elak pembaziran hasil laut

KUALA TERENGGANU: Lahir daripada kreativiti masyarakat pesisir Pantai Timur, ketupat sotong atau sotong sumbat pulut bukan sekadar hidangan unik, malah simbol kecekalan dan inovasi generasi terdahulu dalam menangani lebihan hasil laut. Berbeza dengan nasi dagang dan pulut kuning yang sering dikaitkan dengan majlis istana, ketupat sotong lebih bersifat resipi kampung yang diwarisi secara lisan. Hari… Continue reading

SOP seragam hukuman khidmat masyarakat bagi kesalahan buang sampah

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan (JKT) akan mengeluarkan garis panduan atau prosedur operasi standard (SOP) kepada pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) bagi memastikan keseragaman pelaksanaan perintah khidmat masyarakat terhadap pesalah yang membuang sampah di tempat awam. Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming berkata SOP merangkumi prosedur penguatkuasaan itu akan dikeluarkan selaras dengan kelulusan Rang… Continue reading

Economists: 13MP aims to boost Malaysia’s competitiveness through high-value manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness by promoting high-value manufacturing through business and investor-friendly policies, say economists. Putra Business School Associate Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff said that the 13MP, which serves as an indicative plan from 2026 to 2030, will help stimulate both domestic and foreign… Continue reading

PDRM kesan video palsu guna imej Sultan Ibrahim tawaran bantuan

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mengesan satu video tular berdurasi 32 saat di media sosial yang menyebarkan maklumat palsu berkaitan tawaran bantuan kewangan menggunakan imej Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa berkata video yang dimuat naik di akaun TikTok @DATUKZULKARNAIN77 itu dipercayai dihasilkan… Continue reading

Kerangka Kerja Pusat Data mampan diperkenal Oktober ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerangka Kerja Pusat Data yang mampan dijangka diperkenalkan pada Oktober ini, menurut Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Menerusi satu hantaran di platform X, beliau berkata kerangka tersebut akan diletakkan di bawah Kementerian Digital. Ia akan melibatkan koordinasi strategik bersama semua agensi berkaitan dan kerajaan negeri bagi memastikan… Continue reading

Pelan tindakan Malaysia hadapi ketegangan Timur Tengah dibahaskan di Parlimen

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelan tindakan kerajaan bagi menangani ketegangan geopolitik di Timur Tengah menjadi antara agenda utama persidangan Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Perkara itu dibangkitkan Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) kepada Perdana Menteri semasa sesi pertanyaan. “Kerajaan perlu memastikan kepentingan Malaysia terus terpelihara dalam situasi geopolitik semasa,“ katanya menurut Aturan Mesyuarat melalui portal Parlimen. Isu lain… Continue reading

Kanak-kanak nyaris lemas di kolam renang masih tidak sedar – Melaka

MELAKA: Seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia sembilan tahun masih tidak sedarkan diri di Hospital Melaka selepas kejadian hampir lemas di kolam renang sebuah pangsapuri di Taman Kota Laksamana semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Melaka Tengah ACP Christopher Patit memaklumkan mangsa yang berasal dari Masai, Johor sedang dirawat di Unit Rawatan Rapi Pediatrik (PICU) hospital tersebut. “Kira-kira 11.20… Continue reading

Risiko jerebu rentas sempadan meningkat di Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak berisiko mengalami jerebu dalam beberapa hari atau minggu akan datang jika aktiviti pembakaran biojisim di Kalimantan, Indonesia, terus meningkat. Lembaga Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar (NREB) Sarawak memaklumkan bahawa kualiti udara di negeri itu menunjukkan peningkatan bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) sejak 19 Julai. “Sehingga jam 8 pagi tadi, sebanyak 15 kawasan di… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan aktifkan pelan tindak balas jerebu dan pembakaran terbuka

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan telah mengaktifkan pelan tindak balas negeri berasaskan Pelan Tindakan Jerebu dan Pelan Tindakan Pembakaran Terbuka Kebangsaan mengikut arahan Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS). Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bertindak Keusahawanan, Sumber Manusia, Perubahan Iklim, Koperasi dan Pengguna negeri, S. Veerapan, berkata langkah itu diambil selepas bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) melebihi 150 secara berterusan selama 24… Continue reading

Melaka aktifkan JPBD susulan jerebu, IPU catat bacaan tinggi

MELAKA: Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Daerah (JPBD) diarahkan diaktifkan segera oleh Kerajaan Negeri Melaka susulan situasi jerebu yang semakin memburuk. Arahan ini dikeluarkan Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri (JPBN) bagi memastikan tindakan proaktif diambil mengikut Pelan Tindakan Jerebu Kebangsaan. Menurut kenyataan Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat Jabatan Ketua Menteri Melaka, jerebu ini dipercayai berpunca daripada jerebu rentas sempadan akibat… Continue reading

SPRM siasat penyeludupan besi buruk, beku aset RM332 juta

GEORGE TOWN: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) telah merakam keterangan daripada 27 saksi dalam siasatan Operasi Metal yang membabitkan sindiket penyeludupan besi buruk dan sisa elektronik (e-waste) di lima negeri. Seorang suspek lelaki yang dipercayai bergelar ‘Datuk’ turut dipanggil memberi keterangan, namun tiada tangkapan dibuat setakat ini. Menurut sumber, sebanyak 324 akaun bank telah dibekukan,… Continue reading

A digital revolution transforms early assessment

WHEN Shun Matsuzuka was diagnosed as dyslexic at the age of 19, he was pursuing his foundation year at art school in the UK. It came as a total shock to him. As a child he enjoyed learning, but could not quite understand why his grades did not reflect his efforts or his curiousity in… Continue reading

Falling for bots: ‘You had me at hello’

GEN Z is forming real bonds with unreal people. As AI industry grows, so does the rise of AI girlfriends and boyfriends – digital companions that are capturing hearts. But what does this mean for love? “He always listens. He remembers everything I say. He never judges me.” That is how teenagers on Tiktok describe… Continue reading

Falling for bots: ‘You had me at hello’

Finding real fix for Malaysia’s vape crisis

SINGAPORE, despite having some of the world’s toughest drug laws and a ban on vaping since 2018, is now facing a surge in drug-laced e-vaporisers. A recent report should give us all pause: vapes containing synthetic drugs like ketamine, MDMA, etomidate and even heroin are flooding into the country. Just this week, an officer from… Continue reading