July 2025 – Page 65 – Thesundailymys

US tech CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video sparks scandal

NEW YORK: The CEO of a US tech firm has resigned after a video of him embracing a colleague at a Coldplay concert went viral, sparking widespread memes and speculation about workplace misconduct. New York-based Astronomer confirmed the resignation of Andy Byron in a LinkedIn statement, saying, “Our leaders are expected to set the standard… Continue reading

Arensman gives Ineos something to cheer about as doping cloud hangs

THYMEN Arensman gave Ineos-Grenadiers something to cheer about, despite a doping cloud hanging over the team, as he won the 14th stage of the Tour de France following a superb solo ride in the 182.6-km mountain trek between Pau and Superbagneres on Saturday. Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey as he took… Continue reading

Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth-round knockout to reclaim undisputed crown

OLEKSANDR Usyk floored Briton Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of a thrilling contest at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to once again become the undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion. The win saw Usyk retain his WBC, WBA and WBO belts and reclaim the IBF belt he vacated last year before a rematch with Tyson Fury,… Continue reading

De Bruyne embracing fresh start at Napoli after Man City departure

BELGIAN midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is raring to go at Serie A champions Napoli after not being offered a contract extension by Manchester City, and said linking up with compatriot Romelu Lukaku was part of the appeal. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, De Bruyne ended a glittering decade-long spell… Continue reading

Olympic champion Zheng pauses WTA Tour after elbow surgery

OLYMPIC champion Zheng Qinwen said on Saturday she would take a short break from the WTA Tour after undergoing elbow surgery. The 22-year-old Chinese player was eliminated from this year’s Wimbledon tournament in the first round by Czech Katerina Siniakova earlier in July. “Now begins the recovery journey,“ she wrote on Instagram. “Over the next… 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

Germany through to Women’s Euro semis after shootout win over France

ANN-KATRIN Beger pulled off a stunning final save as Germany beat France 6-5 in a penalty shootout to set up a Euro 2025 semi-final showdown with world champions Spain after a bruising encounter that ended 1-1 after extra time. German defender Kathrin Hendrich was sent off after 13 minutes for pulling an opponent’s hair, and… Continue reading

‘Organiser failed to comply with syariah-related conditions’

PETALING JAYA: Spiritual intimacy and marital programme organiser eHati International Sdn Bhd had failed to fully comply with the syariah-related conditions issued during a previous clarification session in 2022, said Selangor Islamic Religious Department director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad. He said in a statement yesterday that the department had denied giving formal approval for the… Continue reading

Rumah Bakat MADANI: Malaysia’s largest affordable housing project launched

BUTTERWORTH: The Rumah Bakat MADANI initiative, Malaysia’s largest affordable housing project to date, symbolises the strong commitment and leadership of the Prime Minister in prioritising the wellbeing of the people and improving access to home ownership. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the project will deliver 37,368 housing units, with 6,368 units… Continue reading

Malaysia awaits next medal at WUG 2025 after Hoe Yean’s silver

THE national contingent to the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games (WUG) is still waiting for the next medal after the proud achievement of swimming champion Khiew Hoe Yean in Berlin last Thursday. Hoe Yean’s silver medal in the men’s 400-metre (m) freestyle swimming event means the national contingent needs six more medals to reach… Continue reading

Marc Marquez wins Czech GP sprint after tyre pressure scare

DUCATI’S Marc Marquez took a record-extending 11th sprint win of the MotoGP season at the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday, but the Spaniard’s celebrations were briefly put on hold during an investigation for tyre pressure infringements. Marquez and factory Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia were both forced to slow down during the race and surrender first… Continue reading

Malaysia badminton team advances to WUG 2025 quarterfinals

MULHEIM AN DER RUHR: Malaysia’s badminton team has stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 World University Games after a hard-fought 3-0 win against France in the round-of-16 at Westenergie Sporthalle. The French side pushed the Malaysian players to their limits, with all three matches going to three sets. Mixed doubles pair Wee Yee Hern… Continue reading

Disabled baker loses RM500k in fake TikTok job scam in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: A disabled baker in Penang has lost more than RM500,000 after falling for a bogus job offer advertised on TikTok, according to acting state police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin. He said the incident began in early December last year when the 45-year-old man was first contacted via WhatsApp in early December… Continue reading

Kelantan aims to become national hub for horse breeding industry

BACHOK: The Kelantan goverment aims to turn the state into a hub for the horse industry to realise the developing potential of horse breeding. State Agriculture, Agrofood Industry and Commodities Committee chairman Datuk Tuan Mohd Saripudin Tuan Ismail said they were considering the matter and is ready to work with the Veterinary Services Department (DSV)… Continue reading

Linkedua Highway closure for chemical spill drill on July 23

JOHOR BAHRU: A full, phased closure of the northbound route on the Linkedua Highway, from KM 1.70 to KM 0.60, between Singapore Customs and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex will take place on July 23 to facilitate a chemical spill emergency simulation exercise. In a statement, the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) said the closure… Continue reading

FesKEP 2025 showcases indigenous culture in Pahang

KUANTAN: The Malaysian Indigenous Arts Festival (FesKEP) @ Pahang 2025, a three-day event starting yesterday at Dataran Temerloh, serves as a platform to highlight the unique customs, cultural arts and heritage of the Orang Asli and indigenous communities of Sabah and Sarawak. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the Pahang… Continue reading

Brazil’s Lula condemns US visa curbs as arbitrary, defends sovereignty

BRASILIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has strongly criticized the United States for imposing visa restrictions on Brazilian officials, labeling the move as “arbitrary” and “baseless.” In a statement released on Saturday, Lula emphasized that such actions undermine fundamental principles of respect and sovereignty between nations. “I am certain that no form of… Continue reading

30 injured as car hits crowd outside Los Angeles club

LOS ANGELES: At least 30 people were injured early Saturday when a vehicle drove into a crowd outside a club on Santa Monica Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Seven victims were reported in critical condition, while six others suffered serious injuries. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. local time, with the… Continue reading

Nvidia’s H20 chip supply to China faces production hurdles

NVIDIA has informed its Chinese customers about limited supplies of its H20 AI chips, the most advanced processor it was permitted to sell in China under U.S. export controls. The company does not intend to restart production, according to a report by The Information. The U.S. government’s April ban on H20 chip sales forced Nvidia… Continue reading

Pembuat kek OKU rugi RM500k ditipu tawaran kerja palsu di TikTok

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang pembuat kek orang kurang upaya (OKU) mengalami kerugian melebihi setengah juta ringgit selepas diperdaya oleh tawaran kerja palsu melalui aplikasi TikTok. Kejadian ini dilaporkan baru-baru ini di sini. Pemangku Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang, Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin, berkata mangsa, seorang lelaki berusia 45 tahun, mula menerima mesej melalui WhatsApp daripada nombor… Continue reading

Gangguan sistem CIQ BSI: Kerajaan Johor gesa penyelesaian segera

JOHOR BAHRU: Kerajaan Johor menyeru kerajaan Persekutuan mengambil tindakan segera bagi mengatasi gangguan sistem di Kompleks Kastam, Imigresen dan Kuarantin (CIQ) Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) yang berlarutan lebih 24 jam. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi menekankan kepentingan sistem pengoperasian yang cekap dan konsisten di pintu masuk utama negara ini. “Kelemahan seperti ini bukan sahaja… Continue reading

Anwar teguh tidak letak jawatan, fokus pembangunan negara

BAYAN LEPAS: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan beliau tidak akan meletakkan jawatan seperti didesak sesetengah pihak, selagi tiada unsur penyelewengan atau penyalahgunaan kuasa. Beliau menekankan komitmen untuk terus memacu pembangunan negara demi kesejahteraan rakyat. “Insya-Allah saya tidak turun, kalau saya curi duit orang suruh turun, tak apalah. Tapi saya tidak curi duit orang.… Continue reading

Partial e-gate operations resume at Johor CIQs after nationwide outage

JOHOR BAHRU: Several e-gates at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) have resumed operations following a nationwide system disruption affecting entry and exit points. Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said as of 6 pm today, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI… Continue reading

Johor MB calls for urgent fix to CIQ BSI system disruption

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government has urged the relevant federal authorities to take immediate action to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident highlights the need for an efficient, reliable and consistently… Continue reading

Remco Evenepoel abandons Tour de France during stage 14

BELGIAN Remco Evenepoel abandoned the Tour de France on Saturday during the 14th stage, a 182.6-km mountain trek from Pau to Superbagneres. The Soudal-Quick Step rider, who was third overall, stepped off his bike and entered his team car midway through the ascent of the Col du Tourmalet, the first of four climbs on the… Continue reading

Ketua Polis Negeri Sembilan bantu mangsa kemalangan di lebuhraya

SEREMBAN: Ketua Polis Negeri Sembilan Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof memberikan bantuan kepada mangsa kemalangan di Kilometer 259.4 Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) arah Utara, pagi tadi. Menurut kenyataan Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Negeri Sembilan, Ahmad Dzaffir dalam perjalanan dari Tampin ke Port Dickson bagi menghadiri Program Pemukiman Anggota Pentadbiran dan Ahli Parlimen Kerajaan Perpaduan semasa… Continue reading

Swiss women’s team wins hearts in historic Euro journey

LONG after the final whistle in Switzerland’s defeat to Spain that ended their Euros, fans chanted and sang the praises of a squad that electrified the host nation. For more than two weeks “La Nati”, as the women’s national team is affectionately known, captivated Switzerland with red-shirted fans thronging sold-out stadiums to see them qualify… Continue reading

Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin hampir pertahankan kejuaraan Terbuka Jepun

KUALA LUMPUR: Beregu lelaki utama negara, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, hampir mempertahankan kejuaraan Kejohanan Badminton Terbuka Jepun selepas mara ke final hari ini. Pasangan ranking nombor satu dunia itu menunjukkan prestasi cemerlang dengan menewaskan gandingan Taiwan, Liu Kuang Heng-Yang Po Han, 21-19, 21-11 dalam separuh akhir. Perlawanan yang berlangsung selama 35 minit di Gimnasium… Continue reading

England’s Morgan reflects on chaotic win ahead of Italy semi-final

ENGLAND defender Esme Morgan said on Saturday it had been difficult to sleep since her team’s “ridiculous” come-from-behind quarter-final victory over Sweden with its wild penalty shootout that will not be soon forgotten. With the defending champions facing Italy in the semi-finals on Tuesday, the 24-year-old was still buzzing from Thursday’s chaotic night in Zurich… Continue reading

Bagnaia takes first pole of 2025 season at Czech MotoGP

TWICE MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia claimed his first pole position of the season at the Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday, edging out Ducati teammate Marc Marquez, who crashed on his final qualifying lap. Bagnaia crossed the line with the fastest time of one minute and 52.303 seconds in mostly sunny conditions in Brno,… Continue reading

China EV brands Zeekr, Neta accused of inflating car sales

CHINESE electric vehicle brands Neta and Zeekr inflated sales in recent years to hit aggressive targets, with Neta doing so for more than 60,000 cars, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and interviews with dealers and buyers. The companies arranged for cars to be insured before they were sold to buyers, the documents show, enabling… Continue reading

Warga emas maut dilanggar kenderaan di Tampin

TAMPIN: Seorang pejalan kaki warga emas maut dipercayai digilis beberapa kenderaan di Jalan Gemas-Tampin berhampiran CK Timber Hardware Industrial, Gemas di sini. Ketua Polis Daerah Tampin Supt Amiruddien Sariman berkata kejadian berlaku pada jam 6.30 pagi ketika mangsa sedang melintas jalan. “Polis menerima maklumat pada 7.15 pagi dan siasatan awal mendapati mangsa dipercayai dilanggar sebuah… Continue reading

Malaysia belum terima maklumat dakwaan Jho Low di Shanghai – PM Anwar

BAYAN LEPAS: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengesahkan Malaysia belum menerima sebarang maklumat rasmi berhubung laporan yang mendakwa ahli perniagaan dalam buruan, Low Taek Jho atau Jho Low, kini berada di Shanghai, China. Beliau berkata akan menyemak perkara itu dengan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail bagi mengesahkan kebenaran dakwaan tersebut. “Saya… Continue reading

Pelantikan lima ketua polis negeri baharu oleh PDRM

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mengumumkan pelantikan lima ketua polis negeri baharu serta pertukaran beberapa pegawai kanan, berkuat kuasa mulai 18 Ogos ini. Menurut Setiausaha Polis Malaysia Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah, antara yang terlibat dalam pertukaran ini ialah Timbalan Pengarah Pengurusan (Pentadbiran) Jabatan Pengurusan Bukit Aman Datuk Azizee Ismail, yang kini dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis… Continue reading

Pemandu e-hailing rugi RM301,300 ditipu skim pelaburan palsu

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang pemandu e-hailing berusia 67 tahun mengalami kerugian RM301,300 selepas diperdaya skim pelaburan palsu yang menjanjikan pulangan tinggi. Ketua Polis Daerah Seri Alam Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak mengesahkan kejadian itu berlaku pada April lalu. Mangsa diperkenalkan kepada skim pelaburan saham luar negara oleh seorang wanita tempatan yang baru dikenali. “Mangsa melakukan 11 transaksi… Continue reading

Over 12,000 animal abuse complaints lodged in Malaysia since 2021

BACHOK: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has received a total of 12,417 complaints involving animal abuse, neglect and welfare issues since 2021. DVS director-general Dr Akma Ngah Hamid said that of the total, 249 cases were recorded in 2021, 1,249 in 2022, 1,580 in 2023 and 4,133 in 2024, while 2,533 cases have been… Continue reading

Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay, three dead

HANOI: A tourist boat carrying 53 people, including five crew members, capsized in Vietnam’s scenic Halong Bay on Saturday, killing three people, state media reported. Rescue teams have located 12 survivors and recovered three bodies, the People’s Army Newspaper said, citing local border guards. Authorities have yet to disclose details about the tourists or their… Continue reading

Belgian authorities probe Canadian woman’s death at Tomorrowland

BRUSSELS: Belgian authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Canadian woman who fell ill at Tomorrowland, one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals. The Antwerp prosecutor’s office confirmed they are working to determine the cause of death of the 35-year-old attendee, who was among tens of thousands present on the festival’s… Continue reading

Singapura hadapi serangan siber UNC3886 ke atas infrastruktur kritikal

SINGAPURA: Negara ini sedang berdepan serangan siber berterusan ke atas infrastruktur kritikal oleh kumpulan ancaman canggih dikenali sebagai UNC3886, menurut Menteri Penyelaras bagi Keselamatan Negara, K Shanmugam. Beliau berkata Agensi Keselamatan Siber Singapura (CSA) bersama agensi berkaitan sedang giat menangani serangan tersebut dan bekerjasama dengan pemilik infrastruktur maklumat kritikal (CII) yang terlibat. “UNC3886 merupakan ancaman… Continue reading

Pelajar Gaza duduk peperiksaan di tengah serangan Israel

GAZA: Kira-kira 1,500 pelajar Palestin di Semenanjung Gaza berjaya menduduki peperiksaan Tawjihi (peperiksaan akhir sekolah menengah) pada Sabtu melalui sesi elektronik khas, walaupun berdepan serangan berterusan Israel ke atas wilayah yang terkepung itu, menurut laporan Agensi Berita dan Maklumat Palestin (WAFA). Peperiksaan pusingan ketiga ini, dikenali sebagai sesi pelengkap, ditujukan kepada pelajar yang gagal atau… Continue reading

Anwar vows to stay as PM, focuses on national development

BAYAN LEPAS (Penang): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today affirmed that he will not resign as demanded by certain quarters, as long as he has not committed any wrongdoing or abused his power. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said he is firm on this and would continue to focus on fulfilling his mandate… Continue reading

Malaysia ke suku akhir WUG 2025 selepas tewaskan Perancis 3-0

MULHEIM AN DER RUHR: Skuad badminton Malaysia berjaya menempah slot ke suku akhir Sukan Universiti Dunia (WUG) 2025 selepas mengatasi Perancis 3-0 dalam aksi pusingan 16 terbaik di Westenergie Sporthalle. Pasangan beregu campuran Wee Yee Hern dan Clarissa San memulakan kemenangan dengan menewaskan Lucas Renoir-Flavie Vallet 15-13, 14-16, 15-12. Jacky Kok Jing Hong kemudian menambah… Continue reading

APM selamatkan sembilan lelaki dari bot bocor di Semporna

SEMPORNA: Sembilan lelaki berjaya diselamatkan oleh Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM) selepas bot yang mereka naiki mengalami kebocoran berhampiran Pulau Sebangkat. Operasi penyelamatan bermula sejurus menerima panggilan kecemasan pada pukul 11.37 pagi. Menurut kenyataan APM Sabah, pasukan penyelamat BRAVO diketuai Asmam Turu bersama empat anggota digerakkan ke lokasi menggunakan bot A008. “Sebaik tiba di lokasi… Continue reading

PDRM appoints new state police chiefs in major reshuffle

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) announces the appointment of five new state chiefs and transfers of several senior officers effective Aug 18. PDRM secretary, Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah said the transfers involved Bukit Aman Management Department deputy director (administration) Datuk Ts Azizee Ismail who was appointed as Penang police chief, with the rank of… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan police chief aids crash victims on expressway

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof assisted victims of a traffic accident at Kilometre 259.4 of the North-South Expressway heading north, this morning. According to a statement from the state police headquarters, Ahmad Dzaffir was travelling from Tampin to Port Dickson to attend a retreat for the Unity Government administrative officers… Continue reading

Elderly pedestrian killed in Tampin road accident, multiple vehicles involved

TAMPIN: A 65-year-old man is believed to have been run over by several vehicles on Jalan Gemas-Tampin, here this morning. Tampin police chief Supt Amiruddien Sariman said police believed that during the 6.30am incident, the man was trying to cross the road. “Police received information at 7.15 am and initial investigations found that the victim… Continue reading

Teen arrested for impersonating cop in Merlimau

JASIN: An 18-year-old youth has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer and attempting to stop a woman at the Taman Debunga traffic junction in Merlimau on July 16. Jasin police chief Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat said the suspect was arrested at a supermarket near the Telok Mas Industrial area at about 9 pm… Continue reading

Fake viral post quoting Sultan Ibrahim debunked by RPO

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has detected a fake social media post that used a photo of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, along with a false statement related to the Islamic world. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page, the RPO clarified that the content of… Continue reading

Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin to defend Japan Open title after semifinal win

NATIONAL men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will get the chance to defend their Japan Open title after they beat Taiwanese pair Kuang Heng-Yang Po Han in the semifinal match at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Japan today. The world number one pair took only 35 minutes to set aside their rivals in straight… Continue reading

APM rescues nine from leaking boat off Semporna

SEMPORNA: The Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully rescued nine men near Pulau Sebangkat after their recently repaired boat began taking on water. The incident occurred earlier today, prompting an emergency response. APM Sabah confirmed receiving a distress call at 11.37 am. A BRAVO Squad team, consisting of four personnel led by Asmam Turu, was immediately… Continue reading