July 2025 – Page 64 – Thesundailymys

Trump gains Native American support amid economic concerns

TUBA CITY: Rising gas prices and economic frustrations have led some Native American voters to shift their political allegiance toward US president Donald Trump, marking a surprising trend in traditionally Democratic-leaning communities. Nita Mexican, a 77-year-old Navajo Nation resident, voted for Trump last November, citing his hardline stance on immigration and focus on American jobs.… Continue reading

Keputusan kes pengabaian Zayn Rayyan diketahui esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan sama ada ibu bapa Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, iaitu Zaim Ikhwan Zahari dan Ismanira Abdul Manaf dipanggil membela diri atau dibebaskan oleh Mahkamah Sesyen Petaling Jaya daripada pertuduhan mengabaikan kanak-kanak autistik itu sehingga menyebabkan kecederaan fizikal akan diketahui esok. Hakim Dr Syahliza Warnoh dijadual memberikan keputusan di akhir kes pendakwaan itu pada… Continue reading

Minggu Perpaduan 2025 tamat di Batu Kawan dengan kemeriahan

BATU KAWAN: Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan (SMP) Peringkat Kebangsaan 2025 bakal melabuhkan tirai hari ini selepas empat hari penuh kemeriahan di pekarangan Stadium Batu Kawan. Hari terakhir sambutan bermula seawal 6.30 pagi dengan aktiviti sihat seperti zumba dan senam seni, diikuti Larian Kembara Ilmu dan Fun Run Unity. Pengunjung juga berpeluang menyaksikan pertandingan peragaan busana tradisional… Continue reading

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20-year coma

RIYADH: Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely referred to as the “Sleeping Prince,“ has died after spending 20 years in a coma. According to Saudi Gazette, the Saudi royal family confirmed his passing at a specialised medical facility in the kingdom. Born in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest… Continue reading

Syria: Puak bersenjata berundur dari suwayda selaras perjanjian gencatan senjata

SUWAYDA: Wakil puak di wilayah selatan Syria, Suwayda pada Sabtu mengumumkan bahawa mereka telah mengundurkan elemen bersenjata dari bandar itu selaras dengan perjanjian gencatan senjata, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). “Menerusi perbincangan bersama semua anggota suku dan puak di Suwayda, kami memutuskan untuk mematuhi perjanjian gencatan senjata, mengutamakan pertimbangan rasional dan kawalan diri, serta memberi ruang… Continue reading

M’sian man’s wife pays off RM100k gambling debt, files for divorce after relapse

A Malaysian man recently expressed his deep regret over losing his wife and child due to his gambling addiction. In a heartfelt submission on the Facebook page XUAN, he shared that his bad habits led his wife to file for divorce. “Now I live alone. Every day after work, I come home and stare at… Continue reading

Kualiti udara tidak sihat di 4 lokasi Negeri Sembilan & Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: Empat kawasan di Negeri Sembilan dan Selangor mencatatkan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) tidak sihat setakat 9 pagi ini, menurut data Sistem Pengurusan Indeks Pencemaran Udara Malaysia (APIMS). Nilai dan Port Dickson di Negeri Sembilan masing-masing merekodkan bacaan IPU 156 dan 153, manakala Johan Setia dan Banting di Selangor mencatatkan IPU 155 dan 151.… Continue reading

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20-year coma

UNRWA: Bantuan makanan Gaza cukup untuk tiga bulan, namun akses disekat

GENEVA: Agensi Bantuan dan Kerja PBB untuk Pelarian Palestin di Asia Barat (UNRWA) pada Sabtu menggesa sekatan yang menghalang bantuan menyelamatkan nyawa daripada sampai ke Gaza segera ditamatkan, sambil memaklumkan bahawa pihaknya mempunyai bekalan makanan mencukupi bagi menampung keseluruhan penduduk wilayah itu untuk lebih tiga bulan, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). “UNRWA mempunyai makanan yang mencukupi… Continue reading

JPJ perincikan tindakan susulan kemalangan bas UPSI

KUALA NERUS: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) sedang memperincikan beberapa tindakan tambahan terhadap syarikat pengendali bas ekspres yang terlibat dalam kemalangan maut membabitkan 15 pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) bulan lepas. Ketua Pengarahnya Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli berkata langkah itu susulan laporan awal Pasukan Petugas Khas Kementerian Pengangkutan (MOT). “Kita telah batalkan permit syarikat bas… Continue reading

OPR rate cut to boost Malaysia property demand, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent reduction in Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to stimulate moderate property demand in the second half of 2025, particularly in the mid-range segment, while the high-end market remains strong, analysts say. Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to lower the OPR to 2.75 per cent on July 10 has already led… Continue reading

OPR rate cut to boost Malaysia property demand, say analysts

JPJ Pahang sahkan permit perjalanan palsu guna nama pengarah

KUANTAN: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Pahang tidak pernah mengeluarkan permit perjalanan sementara bagi tujuan pemeriksaan kenderaan yang menggunakan nama dan tandatangan pengarahnya. JPJ Pahang dalam kenyataan malam ini memaklumkan permit yang dikesan atas nama pengarah itu adalah palsu dan permit yang berkaitan hanya boleh dibuat di kaunter JPJ negeri atau cawangan tanpa memerlukan tandatangan pengarah.… Continue reading

Malaysia falls short against India in WUG mixed team quarterfinal thriller

MULHEIM AN DER RUHR: The national badminton squad came up short in their quest to repeat last edition’s success, falling 2-3 to India in a tense mixed team quarterfinal clash at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) in Rhine-Ruhr late Saturday night (early Sunday, Malaysian time). Malaysia’s hopes of drawing first blood were dashed when… Continue reading

Malaysia falls short against India in WUG mixed team quarterfinal thriller

Sabah blue economy set to generate RM3.25 billion annually from marine harvests

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Blue Economy is on track to generate RM3.25 billion annually from marine harvests, including fish and prawns, with an estimated output of 491,000 tonnes. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted this as part of the state’s broader blue economy strategy, which includes renewable ocean energy, blue carbon, tourism, and marine… Continue reading

SJKT Sangeetha Sabah sasar jadi sekolah contoh di Perak

IPOH: Majlis perjumpaan semula bekas pelajar dan guru Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Perak Sangeetha Sabah di sini hari ini merupakan langkah positif dalam menyasarkan sekolah itu sebagai SJKT contoh di Perak. Pengerusi penganjur P. Chithirakala Vasu berkata usaha ke arah itu akan dilaksanakan bekas pelajar dan guru sebagai langkah memperkukuh SJKT berkenaan untuk mencapai… Continue reading

Malaysia tewas 2-3 kepada India dalam badminton WUG 2025

MULHEIM AN DER RUHR: Harapan skuad badminton negara untuk mengulangi kejayaan edisi lepas musnah selepas tewas 2-3 kepada India dalam acara berpasukan campuran Sukan Universiti Dunia (WUG) Rhine-Ruhr 2025 di sini. Pertandingan yang berlangsung di Westenergie Sporthalle menyaksikan beregu campuran Malaysia gagal memberi permulaan terbaik apabila tewas kepada Sathish Kumar Karunakaran-Vaishnavi Khadkekar 9-15, 15-11, 11-15.… Continue reading

Unhealthy air quality hits four Malaysian towns due to haze

PETALING JAYA: Four areas in Peninsular Malaysia registered unhealthy air quality levels this morning, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeding 150. Johan Setia and Banting in Selangor recorded readings of 155 and 152, respectively, while Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan hit 155 and Nilai reached 154. A total of 58 other locations reported moderate… Continue reading

Unhealthy air quality hits four Malaysian towns due to haze

Couple nearly scammed by fake SMS link offering credit card rewards

WITH fraudsters growing more cunning, they are now exploiting personal information to craft scams so convincing that many don’t realise they’re being targeted until it’s too late. Azila Ariffin shared how she and her husband narrowly avoided being scammed by a fake SMS, disguised to look like it came from their bank. The message claimed… Continue reading

South Korea heavy rains kill 10, nine missing in landslides

SEOUL: Heavy rains and landslides in South Korea have left 10 people dead and nine missing, with rescue operations ongoing in the worst-hit areas. The government confirmed the toll on Sunday, with the southern county of Sancheong accounting for six deaths and seven missing persons. The interior ministry and National Fire Agency reported that as… Continue reading

South Korea heavy rains kill 10, nine missing in landslides

France’s European run ended by familiar foe Germany

HEARTBROKEN France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, leaving Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title. The loss came despite having a player advantage for most of the game, after Germany’s Kathrin Hendrich… Continue reading

France’s European run ended by familiar foe Germany

Gaza civil defence reports 39 killed near aid centres in Israeli fire

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported on Saturday that Israeli fire killed 39 people and wounded over 100 near two aid centres in southern Gaza. The deaths occurred near Khan Yunis and Rafah, with witnesses describing chaotic scenes as civilians sought food amid gunfire. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal attributed the fatalities to “Israeli… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence reports 39 killed near aid centres in Israeli fire

Sympathy scam alert: rider asks for money on WhatsApp, promises to repay next day

SCAMMERS are becoming not just smarter, but more creative by coming up with new, emotionally manipulative tactics to trick the public. In a Threads post, a user shared a suspicious WhatsApp message from a food delivery rider, who delivered a food order the previous day. The rider told her his motorbike had a flat tyre… Continue reading

Parking privatisation move met with scepticism

PETALING JAYA: Residents associations have spoken out on the Selangor government’s decision to award a parking concession to a company that would take over fee collection and enforcement at four local council areas starting Aug 1. They questioned the need for privatisation, particularly since a smart parking system is already in place. Petaling Jaya Jawatankuasa… Continue reading

Unfinished US water projects leave global communities at risk

TAVETA: The abrupt termination of U.S. foreign aid has left critical water and sanitation projects incomplete across 16 countries, endangering millions who relied on them for clean water and flood protection. Reuters uncovered 21 abandoned initiatives, with workers forced to leave behind half-dug canals, unsecured materials, and unfinished infrastructure. In Mali, water towers meant for… Continue reading

Unfinished US water projects leave global communities at risk

Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan 2025 tamat di Batu Kawan

BATU KAWAN: Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan (SMP) Peringkat Kebangsaan 2025 yang berlangsung meriah di pekarangan Stadium Batu Kawan sejak Khamis bakal melabuhkan tirai hari ini. Selepas empat hari berkampung, hari terakhir sambutan masih hangat dengan pelbagai pengisian menarik yang telah disusun bermula seawal 6.30 pagi menerusi aktiviti sihat zumba dan senam seni. Ia kemudian akan diteruskan… Continue reading

Final day of National Unity Week 2025 in Batu Kawan

BATU KAWAN: The national-level 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebrations are concluding today at Batu Kawan Stadium grounds after four days of vibrant activities. The event, which began on Thursday, has drawn over 250,000 visitors from diverse backgrounds. The final day kicks off at 6.30am with Zumba and traditional dance fitness sessions. Morning highlights include… Continue reading

Program halaqah ilmu perdana jadi medan pencerahan ilmu Islam – Mohd Na’im

PUTRAJAYA: Program Halaqah Ilmu Perdana yang dilancarkan hari ini bakal dijalankan secara bersiri dan menjadi medan pencerahan ilmu Islam secara berhikmah, wasatiyah dan segar selari dengan kerangka Malaysia MADANI. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata program itu merupakan sebuah inisiatif baharu di bawah Pejabat Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan… Continue reading

Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, 27 dead

HANOI: At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam’s Halong Bay on Saturday, state media reported. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2 p.m. local time as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning were reported… Continue reading

Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, 27 dead

Umat Islam perlu pertahan legasi keilmuwan islam – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyeru umat Islam agar terus mempertahankan legasi keilmuan Islam serta memperkukuh hubungan antara ulama dan umara dalam mendepani cabaran era moden, termasuk perkembangan pesat teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) dan digitalisasi. Beliau mengingatkan bahawa kejayaan teknologi mesti didasari dengan nilai, akhlak dan kefahaman agama yang mendalam kerana aspek itu… Continue reading

Japan PM faces upper house election reckoning amid economic woes

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical test in Sunday’s upper house elections, with polls suggesting his ruling coalition may lose its majority. Rising living costs and stalled US trade talks have eroded public confidence, potentially ending his premiership after less than a year in office. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its… Continue reading

Japan PM faces upper house election reckoning amid economic woes

Selepas Hoe Yean, kontinjen negara masih menanti pingat seterusnya

KONTINJEN negara ke Sukan Universiti Dunia (WUG) Rhine-Ruhr 2025 masih menantikan kilauan pingat seterusnya selepas pencapaian membanggakan jaguh renang Khiew Hoe Yean di Berlin, Khamis lepas. Pingat perak diraih Hoe Yean dalam acara 400 meter (m) gaya bebas lelaki itu menandakan kontinjen negara memerlukan enam pingat lagi untuk mencapai sasaran tujuh pingat tanpa mengira warna… Continue reading

UK police arrest over 100 Palestine Action supporters in protests

LONDON: UK police detained more than 100 people across multiple cities during protests supporting Palestine Action, marking the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the government’s ban on the activist group under anti-terror laws. The Metropolitan Police confirmed 55 arrests in London’s Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying signs backing Palestine Action.… Continue reading

UK police arrest over 100 Palestine Action supporters in protests

Reflections of rest

There is an unspoken elegance to a well-designed bedroom – sunlight softly filtered through curtains, thoughtfully chosen textures, and curated calm in every corner. But beneath the visual harmony lies something more subtle yet far more powerful: the invisible flow of energy. In the world of feng shui, it is this flow, known as qi,… Continue reading

Sharks vulnerable to overfishing

PETALING JAYA: Sharks caught in Malaysian waters are mostly by-catch and not the main target of fishermen, according to the Southeast Asian Marine Resources Institute. It said those landed were solely for domestic consumption and not sold or exported abroad. “A total of 5,610 tonnes of sharks were landed in 2024, a slight decrease from… Continue reading

Motivation overrated, discipline the key for undisputed champion Usyk

OLEKSANDR Usyk, with his characteristic pragmatism, shut down any questions over whether he can motivate himself to keep going after a knockout win over Daniel Dubois on Saturday helped him reclaim the undisputed heavyweight boxing crown. The Ukrainian put in a scintillating performance as he floored Briton Dubois in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium… Continue reading

PM Anwar urges Muslims to safeguard Islamic scholarship legacy

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Muslims to uphold the legacy of Islamic scholarship and strengthen ties between religious scholars (ulama) and leaders (umara) to navigate modern challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation. He stressed that technological progress must be grounded in ethics, values, and religious understanding, which have long been… Continue reading

Seville beats Lyles in London 100m

OBLIQUE Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles chewing his dust on Saturday as the Jamaican blasted out of the blocks and kept the hammer down to win the London Diamond League 100 metres in an impressive 9.86 seconds. American Lyles, who had been struggling with an ankle injury, began his season in earnest last week… Continue reading

Syrians protest Sweida killings in London and Paris

LONDON: Dozens of Syrians from minority communities gathered in London and Paris on Saturday, calling for urgent measures to safeguard the Druze population in Sweida, where escalating sectarian violence has left hundreds dead. In central London, approximately 80 protesters chanted slogans such as “God protect Druze” and “Stop supporting Jolani,“ referencing Syrian interim leader Ahmed… Continue reading

Car crashes into LA nightclub crowd, 30 injured in Hollywood incident

LOS ANGELES: A car crashed into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub early Saturday, leaving 30 people injured. Witnesses reported that bystanders attacked and shot the driver before police detained him. The suspect was undergoing surgery and remained in stable condition, according to Lillian Carranza of the Los Angeles Police Department. “He is not free… Continue reading

Tour de France spectator hit by Ineos-Grenadiers team car

AN Ineos-Grenadiers team car hit and knocked down a spectator during the 14th stage of the Tour de France cycle race, TV footage showed on Saturday. The team car was in the middle of the road on the Col de Peyresourde, about 200 metres from the top of the ascent, when it struck the spectator,… Continue reading