July 2025 – Page 56 – Thesundailymys

Ban on tampered vape may backfire, says academic

GEORGE TOWN: As calls to ban tampered vape products such as K-Pod grow louder, experts have warned that an outright ban may backfire, exacerbating the problem rather than solving it. They say addressing the issue requires political will, inter-agency coordination, psychological insight and, above all, compassion. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy described… Continue reading

Johor Bahru bus drivers strike disrupts Singapore commute

JOHOR BAHRU: Private employee Saiful Umar, 37, was among thousands caught off guard when around 100 Malaysian bus drivers operating to Singapore suddenly went on strike early this morning at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI). “I was shocked, there was no information at all (on a strike),“ he said. Passengers arriving as early as 5… Continue reading

Sarawak unity drives sustainable growth towards 2030 vision

KUCHING: The unity of Sarawak’s diverse communities remains the cornerstone of the state’s progress as it advances towards becoming a high-income and developed region by 2030, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Marking Sarawak Day 2025 under the theme ‘Sarawak Maju Makmur’ (Progressive and Prosperous Sarawak), he emphasised the state’s commitment to inclusive… Continue reading

Fire destroys 14 wooden shops in Jasin, Melaka

JASIN: A fire broke out at Pekan Simpang Bekoh, destroying 14 wooden shophouses, six of which were still in operation. The incident occurred earlier today, with emergency services responding swiftly to contain the blaze. Jasin Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) operations commander Saiful Nazri Mohd Nor confirmed that they received a distress call at 4.57… Continue reading

Jertih woman injured in attempted robbery during cake delivery

JERTIH: A 31-year-old woman sustained injuries on both hands after being attacked by a man pretending to be a customer in an attempted robbery. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon on Jalan Tembila in Kampung Gong Medang. According to Besut deputy police chief DSP Md Sani Md Saleh, the victim was delivering frozen cakes ordered by… Continue reading

GOF seizes RM690,000 worth of cannabis flowers in Padang Besar

KANGAR: The General Operations Force (GOF) intercepted 23 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers valued at RM690,000 near the Malaysia-Thailand border in Padang Besar early this morning. The seizure occurred at 5 am following intelligence gathered from CCTV footage. GOF North Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim stated that a GOF team detected suspicious activity, leading to the… Continue reading

Ismanira nafi abaikan Zayn Rayyan, dakwa sentiasa ambil berat

PETALING JAYA: Ismanira Abdul Manaf, ibu kepada Allahyarham Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, hari ini menegaskan di Mahkamah Sesyen bahawa dia tidak pernah mengabaikan anak autistiknya seperti yang didakwa. “Tidak, saya tidak abai Zayn khususnya pada 5 Dis 2023 sepertimana dalam pertuduhan,“ kata Ismanira, 30, semasa pemeriksaan utama oleh peguamnya, Haresh Mahadevan. Beliau menekankan bahawa dia… Continue reading

Pahang kembangkan peluang pekerjaan, sasar lebih banyak pelaburan

TEMERLOH: Kerajaan Negeri Pahang terus berusaha memperluas peluang pekerjaan dengan menarik lebih banyak pelaburan ke negeri ini, menurut Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. Beliau berkata pertumbuhan pelaburan dijangka membuka lebih banyak peluang pekerjaan, sekaligus memberi ruang kepada anak negeri yang bekerja di luar untuk kembali berkhidmat di Pahang. “Kita ingin menyediakan lebih… Continue reading

MACC freezes RM150m accounts in scrap metal smuggling crackdown

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 324 bank accounts worth nearly RM150 million and seized assets valued at RM183 million in a major crackdown on scrap metal and e-waste smuggling syndicates. The operation, spanning five states, uncovered an estimated RM950 million in tax revenue losses due to bribery of enforcement officers. A… Continue reading

Kos sara hidup punca belia tangguh kahwin, kata Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR: Tekanan kos sara hidup menjadi faktor utama ramai belia menangguhkan perkahwinan serta mengambil keputusan untuk berkeluarga walaupun hasrat itu tetap ada, kata Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. Beliau berkata berdasarkan laporan Tabung Penduduk Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNFPA), hampir satu daripada lima orang dewasa di 14 negara… Continue reading

RUU Kredit Pengguna 2025 diluluskan, SKP selaras landskap kredit

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat hari ini meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang Kredit Pengguna (RUUKP) 2025 bagi melindungi kepentingan pengguna kredit di Malaysia. RUUKP dibentangkan bagi bacaan kali kedua dan ketiga oleh Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Lim Hui Ying. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa rang undang-undang ini digubal untuk menangani kelompongan dalam industri kredit yang tidak dikawal selia, terutamanya perniagaan yang… Continue reading

Skp lancar rangka kerja kawal selia bnpl bagi elak hutang berlebihan

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Kredit Pengguna (SKP) akan melaksanakan rangka kerja kawal selia bagi skim ‘Beli Sekarang, Bayar Kemudian’ (BNPL) secara menyeluruh dan mampan. Langkah ini bagi memastikan rakyat tidak terjerumus ke dalam kancah hutang yang boleh membawa kepada peningkatan kes muflis. Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Lim Hui Ying berkata syarikat BNPL akan diwajibkan lakukan penilaian kemampuan… Continue reading

Typhoon Wipha devastates Philippines, Vietnam, Laos

PHNOM PENH: Laos, the Philippines, and Vietnam remain on high alert as Typhoon Wipha continues its destructive path across Southeast Asia. The storm has caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure while displacing thousands of people. The Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that approximately 800,000 people have been affected by the… Continue reading

MyVISA 2.0 dilancarkan dengan teknologi AI mulai 1 Ogos

PUTRAJAYA: Sistem MyVISA 2.0, platform visa digital bersepadu untuk pengurusan visa warga asing, akan mula beroperasi pada 1 Ogos ini. Sistem ini dilancarkan oleh Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah sempena sambutan Hari Imigresen ke-103 bertemakan ‘AI menerajui reformasi Imigresen’. Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Datuk Zakaria Shaaban berkata MyVISA 2.0 menggunakan teknologi kecerdasan… Continue reading

Lelaki maut dihempap kereta di bengkel Miri

KUCHING: Seorang lelaki maut selepas dihempap sebuah kereta semasa melakukan kerja penyelenggaraan di sebuah bengkel di Miri hari ini. Kejadian itu dilaporkan kepada Pusat Gerakan Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Sarawak pada jam 11.03 pagi. Menurut kenyataan pihak bomba, “Setibanya di tempat kejadian, didapati seorang lelaki dikenali Jacky Huang Nai Kuei tersepit di bawah kenderaan… Continue reading

KPE GLC dan GLIC wajib isytihar harta untuk tingkat akauntabiliti

PUTRAJAYA: Langkah mewajibkan ketua pegawai eksekutif (KPE) syarikat berkaitan kerajaan (GLC) dan syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan (GLIC) mengisytiharkan harta kepada Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) merupakan langkah awal bagi meningkatkan akauntabiliti masing-masing. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata pengisytiharan itu memberi isyarat jelas bahawa ketua organisasi perlu bertanggungjawab terhadap harta dan aset mereka.… Continue reading

Libatkan pelajar dalam kegiatan kesenian, bendung gejala sosial – Raja Permaisuri Agong

KUALA LUMPUR: Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah menitahkan supaya pelajar sekolah menengah, khususnya daripada keluarga B40, didedahkan kepada industri seni sebagai usaha membendung mereka daripada terjerumus ke dalam gejala sosial. Raja Zarith Sofiah menerusi hantaran di Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar bertitah Seri Paduka Baginda sedar tentang cabaran yang dihadapi dalam kehidupan golongan B40… Continue reading

JIM perlu perkukuh penggunaan AI untuk tingkat kualiti perkhidmatan

PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) perlu memperkukuh penggunaan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) bagi meningkatkan kualiti perkhidmatan kepada rakyat serta kecekapan operasi jabatan. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata, integrasi AI dalam JIM akan meningkatkan produktiviti dan kutipan hasil negara. “Sebelum ini, JIM tidak mengguna pakai AI tetapi sekarang JIM telah guna pakai… Continue reading

Zayn Rayyan’s mother denies neglect charges in court testimony

PETALING JAYA: The mother of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, denied charges of neglecting her autistic son during her defence proceedings at the Sessions Court today. The 30-year-old testified that she had followed her usual routine on the day her son went missing, Dec 5, 2023. Ismanira recounted picking Zayn up from school… Continue reading

Zayn Rayyan’s mother denies neglect charges in court testimony

Dasar peniaga tempatan India di Pulau Pinang untuk karnival Deepavali

GEORGE TOWN: Kerajaan Pulau Pinang telah menetapkan dasar yang membenarkan hanya peniaga India tempatan sahaja terlibat dalam penganjuran karnival jualan sempena musim perayaan Deepavali. Langkah ini bertujuan melindungi kepentingan peniaga tempatan yang bergantung pada tempoh perayaan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan. Ketua Menteri Chow Kon Yeow menjelaskan bahawa dasar ini telah dilaksanakan sejak lima tahun lepas susulan… Continue reading

Kibar Jalur Gemilang, pamer rasa cinta kepada negara – KP JaPen

PUTRAJAYA: Bangkitkan jiwa patriotik dengan mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang bagi menyemarakkan sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia 2025 yang akan dilancarkan di Muar, Johor pada 27 Julai ini. Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Penerangan (JaPen) Julina Johan berkata mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang adalah cerminan kepada roh perjuangan rakyat, lambang penyatuan dan semangat cinta terhadap tanah air. Walau bagaimanapun, beliau… Continue reading

MCMC probes offensive royal institution post on Facebook

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual for allegedly posting offensive remarks on Facebook concerning the royal institution, specifically linked to the Chief Justice appointment issue. The commission confirmed that the suspect’s statement was recorded at the Kampung Melayu Subang police station in Selangor. Authorities also seized a mobile phone… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan activates haze and open burning response plan

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government has activated its state-level response plan under the National Haze Action Plan and National Open Burning Action Plan following directives from the Department of Environment (DOE). State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman S. Veerapan confirmed the move after the Air Pollutant Index (API) surpassed… Continue reading

PGA Sarawak rampas barangan seludup bernilai RM4.6 juta dalam Op Taring

KUCHING: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Briged Sarawak berjaya merampas pelbagai barangan seludup bernilai RM4.6 juta dalam operasi bersepadu Op Taring yang dijalankan dari 14 hingga 19 Julai lepas. Operasi itu dilaksanakan di beberapa lokasi termasuk Miri, Serian, Sibu, Tebedu, Bau, dan Lundu. Komander Briged Sarawak SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang berkata, dalam satu serbuan… Continue reading

Lebih 10,000 pengunjung dijangka meriahkan pelancaran sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan di Muar

PUTRAJAYA: Lebih 10,000 pengunjung dijangka memeriahkan Majlis Peluncuran Sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan dan Kibar Jalur Gemilang 2025 dan acara sampingan yang akan berlangsung selama tiga hari di Dataran Tanjung Emas, Muar, Johor bermula pada 25 Julai ini. Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia (JaPen) Julina Johan berkata perkhidmatan bas ulang-alik dan tempat letak kereta percuma akan disediakan… Continue reading

Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

PAUL Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home. Gascoigne was rushed to hospital by his driver and assistant Steve Foster, who found the 58-year-old in a semi-conscious state in his Dorset house. “Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be… Continue reading

Arteta backs Arsenal’s handling of Partey departure

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta on Monday defended the club’s handling of Thomas Partey’s departure after the Ghana international midfielder was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. Arsenal did not offer the 32-year-old a new contract at the end of last season and days later he was charged by British police with five counts… Continue reading

Syria evacuates Bedouin from Sweida as ceasefire holds

SWEIDA: Syrian authorities evacuated Bedouin families from the Druze-dominated city of Sweida on Monday following a ceasefire that halted a week of sectarian violence. The clashes, which began on July 13, left more than 1,100 dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. An AFP correspondent witnessed buses and vehicles transporting civilians, including women… Continue reading

Malaysian and Indonesian parliamentary leaders discuss ASEAN cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul welcomed the Chair of Indonesia’s People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI), Ahmad Muzani, at Parliament House today. The meeting reinforced the longstanding diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Indonesia within ASEAN. According to a statement from the Malaysian Parliament, the discussions centered on enhancing parliamentary diplomacy to foster… Continue reading

Mumbai court acquits 12 in 2006 train blasts case

MUMBAI: An Indian court acquitted 12 men on Monday who were previously convicted for the 2006 Mumbai train bombings that killed 187 people and injured over 800. The Bombay High Court overturned the 2015 verdict, citing insufficient evidence. Justices Anil Kilor and Shyam Chandak stated, “The prosecution utterly failed to establish the offence beyond reasonable… Continue reading

Rising cost of living delays youth marriages, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The increasing cost of living has become the primary reason many young Malaysians delay marriage and starting families, according to Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. She cited a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report stating that nearly one in five adults across 14 countries may not… Continue reading

Iran accuses Europe of violating 2015 nuclear deal terms

TEHRAN:** Iran has accused Britain, France, and Germany of failing to respect the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, following threats from the European nations to reimpose sanctions over Tehran’s atomic programme. The agreement, signed between Iran and the UN Security Council’s permanent members—Britain, China, France, Russia, and the US—plus Germany, imposed restrictions on Iran’s… Continue reading

US bank employee barred from leaving China in criminal case

BEIJING: China has confirmed an exit ban on a US bank employee involved in an ongoing criminal investigation. Wells Fargo managing director Chenyue Mao, a Shanghai-born executive based in Atlanta, is restricted from leaving the country while authorities probe the case. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated Mao is “involved in a criminal case… Continue reading

EU considers wider retaliation as US tariff deal hopes fade

BRUSSELS: The European Union is preparing to expand its retaliation options against the United States as hopes for a favourable trade agreement dwindle, according to EU diplomats. With negotiations faltering, Germany and other member states are pushing for the use of the bloc’s “anti-coercion” instrument, which could target US services, procurement, and financial markets. The… Continue reading

Sarawak haze risk rises as biomass burning intensifies outside state

KUCHING: Sarawak may experience haze in the coming days if biomass burning outside the state worsens, warns the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB). The state’s air quality has shown rising Air Pollutant Index (API) readings since July 19, with 15 areas now in the moderate range. NREB confirmed no unhealthy API readings yet but… Continue reading

X accuses French prosecutors of politically motivated free speech probe

PARIS: Elon Musk’s social media platform X has accused French prosecutors of launching a politically motivated criminal investigation, claiming it threatens users’ free speech. The company denied all allegations and stated it would not comply with the probe. Earlier this month, Paris prosecutors escalated a preliminary investigation into X over suspected algorithmic bias and fraudulent… Continue reading

Pahang expands job opportunities with new investments, welcomes locals back

TEMERLOH: The Pahang government is actively working to create more job opportunities by drawing additional investments into the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail emphasised the state’s commitment to encouraging those born in Pahang but working elsewhere to return, given the rising investment inflows. “We want to provide plenty of job opportunities… Continue reading

GLC and GLIC CEOs must declare assets to MACC for accountability

PUTRAJAYA: The requirement for chief executive officers of government-linked companies and government-linked investment companies to declare their assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission marks a crucial step in boosting accountability. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated that this measure ensures organisational leaders remain transparent about their wealth, allowing public scrutiny to prevent misuse… Continue reading

CIMB Thai first-half net profit slips to 1 billion baht

UALA LUMPUR: CIMB Thai Bank PCL, a 94.83%-owned indirect subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, saw its net profit fall 21.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 1.01 billion baht (RM132 million) in the first half ended June 30, 2025 (H1’25). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, CIMB Thai president and CEO Wut Thanittiraporn said the lower… Continue reading

Bangladesh air force plane crash kills 19 in Dhaka college campus

DHAKA: At least 19 people were killed when a Bangladesh Air Force training plane crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka on Monday, officials confirmed. More than 50 others, including children, suffered burns and were rushed to hospitals. The incident took place at Milestone School and College in Uttara, a northern district of… Continue reading

Melaka activates disaster committees as haze hits unhealthy levels

MELAKA: The Melaka government has directed all District Disaster Management Committees to activate immediately in response to worsening haze conditions. The move follows reports of unhealthy air pollution levels in parts of the state, attributed to cross-border haze carried by south-westerly winds. The State Disaster Management Committee confirmed that proactive measures are being taken under… Continue reading

Garis panduan sumbangan dan lawatan sekolah perlu dipatuhi – KPM

KUALA LUMPUR: Semua bentuk sumbangan atau pelibatan luar termasuk orang kenamaan dan ahli politik di institusi pendidikan perlu mematuhi garis panduan sedia ada, menurut Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek. Beliau menegaskan bahawa penyaluran sumbangan atau pendanaan awam hendaklah mengikut ketetapan dalam surat pekeliling ikhtisas KPM Bilangan 3 tahun 2018. “Sumbangan ini penting bagi memastikan interaksi profesional… Continue reading

Motorcyclist injured by kite string near Kepong Metropolitan Lake

KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist sustained neck injuries after being entangled in a kite string while riding along Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 towards Sri Damansara near Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden. The incident occurred at 6 pm yesterday when the 27-year-old victim was traveling in the middle lane. A kite string suddenly snagged his body, cutting his… Continue reading

New BNPL regulations in Malaysia to prevent debt traps

KUALA LUMPUR: The Consumer Credit Commission (CCC) is set to enforce a new regulatory framework for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes to safeguard consumers from excessive debt and potential bankruptcy. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying announced the measures during the second reading of the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat. Under… Continue reading

Cadangan tubuh agensi kepercayaan kredit kawal selia pinjaman wang

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan dicadang menubuhkan agensi kepercayaan kredit bagi mengawal selia kelayakan peminjam wang. Cadangan ini bertujuan mengurangkan tekanan kewangan pengguna dan mengelak peminjaman daripada along tidak berlesen. Ahli Parlimen Sim Tze Zin (PH-Bayan Baru) berkata, “Walaupun Malaysia ada agensi pelaporan kredit seperti CTOS, ramai rakyat tidak faham konsep kredit skor. Agensi kepercayaan kredit yang… Continue reading

Car mechanic dies in Miri workshop accident

MIRI: A 22-year-old mechanic died after being crushed by a car while performing maintenance work at a petrol station workshop earlier today. The incident occurred around 11 am in Miri, Sarawak. Miri Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed the fatality and urged witnesses to contact the Miri Central Police Station at 085-427093 or… Continue reading

Mavcom’s regulatory functions to transition to CAAM from Aug 1

PETALING JAYA: The regulatory functions of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) will officially be transferred to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) effective Aug 1, as part of the government’s ongoing aviation sector rationalisation plan. This transition, announced by the transport minister on June 23, follows the enactment of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Dissolution)… Continue reading

MyVISA 2.0 launches August 1 with AI-powered visa processing

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) will roll out MyVISA 2.0 on August 1, a fully digital visa platform designed to streamline applications for foreign nationals. The upgraded system, announced during the 103rd Immigration Day celebration, integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah launched the platform,… Continue reading

PGA rampas rokok seludup, burung dilindungi di Rantau Panjang

RANTAU PANJANG: Batalion 7 Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) berjaya merampas 22,000 batang rokok seludup dan enam ekor burung daripada spesies dilindungi dalam satu operasi di Kampung Bukit Tandak, Rantau Panjang, semalam. Serbuan itu dilaksanakan menerusi Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan sekitar pukul 12 tengah hari. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid… Continue reading