July 2025 – Page 67 – Thesundailymys

Albanian PM proposes AI-run ministry for better governance

BERAT (Albania): Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has proposed the idea of an artificial intelligence (AI)-run government ministry to improve governance efficiency and eliminate corruption risks. Speaking at a tech and innovation event in Berat, Rama highlighted AI’s potential to transform public administration. “Very soon, artificial intelligence could become the most efficient member of the… Continue reading

JPJ to enforce stricter measures after UPSI bus crash findings

KUALA NERUS: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is detailing additional measures to be taken against the express bus operator involved in last month’s accident, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students.. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said this follows the initial report of the Special Task Force on the… Continue reading

Ex-South Korea president indicted for martial law abuse

SEOUL: Disgraced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been formally indicted for abuse of power and obstruction of justice, prosecutors confirmed Saturday. The charges stem from his controversial imposition of martial law in December last year, an act that triggered nationwide protests and a constitutional crisis. Yoon attempted to bypass democratic processes by… Continue reading

KUPEKMAS urges Madani Workers’ Card expansion for pensioners

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government Pensioners’ Association (KUPEKMAS) has called on the government to extend the MADANI Workers’ Card benefits to pensioners, citing financial struggles among retirees. Datuk Omar Osman, KUPEKMAS president, highlighted that many pensioners still support families and need assistance with living costs. “Pensioners also deserve access to discounts, as many still have… Continue reading

Three Chinese nationals arrested for burglary in Kuala Perlis

KANGAR: Three Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with a burglary at a residence in Taman Bukit Kubu Phase 2, Kuala Perlis. The suspects, aged between 38 and 54, allegedly broke into the house and stole valuables worth approximately RM4,000. Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop stated that authorities received a report at… Continue reading

Elak hasutan, kekalkan perpaduan demi kemajuan negara – Anwar

BATU KAWAN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyeru rakyat agar tidak terpengaruh dengan hasutan kebencian kaum atau meluahkan perasaan hingga menjejaskan keharmonian, sebaliknya fokus kepada perpaduan dalam kepelbagaian yang menjadi kekuatan Malaysia bagi menyokong usaha kerajaan memajukan negara. Beliau menegaskan bahawa kemajuan negara tidak dapat dicapai melalui sentimen perkauman, sebaliknya kestabilan dan keharmonian merupakan… Continue reading

Maintenance on NKVE, ELITE: Users urged to plan journey

KUALA LUMPUR: Users of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) and the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) are advised to plan their journeys as maintenance works are being carried out. PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) in a statement today announced that maintenance works involving drainage systems and right lane closures in both directions on the NKVE… Continue reading

Steer clear of racial hatred, preserve unity for national progress – Anwar

BATU KAWAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded the people not to be influenced by racial hatred or express sentiments that could undermine national harmony. Instead, the prime minister called on the people to embrace unity in diversity, which he described as Malaysia’s strength in driving the country’s development. He stressed that incitement… Continue reading

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump’s order on ICC

WASHINGTON: A federal judge blocked on Friday the enforcement of U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting those who work with the International Criminal Court. The ruling follows an April lawsuit by two human rights advocates challenging Trump’s February 6 order authorizing potentially far-reaching economic and travel sanctions on people who work on ICC investigations… Continue reading

Munich’s Eisbach wave reopens after safety review

SURFING enthusiasts have welcomed the reopening of the Eisbach standing wave in Munich’s Englischer Garten park, a rare urban surf spot that was temporarily closed after a fatal accident in April. The wave, located near the city’s art museum and shopping streets, has long been a favourite among locals despite its risks. After a safety… Continue reading

Mangsa nahas helikopter PDRM dipindahkan ke wad biasa di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Mangsa nahas helikopter Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Konstabel R G Devendran, yang sebelum ini dirawat di Unit Rawatan Rapi (ICU) Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), telah dipindahkan ke wad biasa hari ini. Devendran, 39, yang bertugas di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Iskandar Puteri, sebelum ini ditidurkan untuk mengurangkan pergerakan dan mempercepat pemulihannya. Pengerusi Jawatan… Continue reading

Fukushima radioactive soil delivered to Japan PM office as safety demo

TOKYO: Bags of mildly radioactive soil from near the Fukushima nuclear plant were delivered to the Japanese prime minister’s office on Saturday in a government-led demonstration of its safety for reuse. The move comes as authorities seek to address public concerns over the stored contaminated soil, with 14 million cubic metres still kept near the… Continue reading

Fukushima radioactive soil delivered to Japan PM office as safety demo

OCM launches National Sports Endowment Fund for sustainable sports funding

THE Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will establish a National Sports Endowment Fund as a sustainable financial mechanism to support the development of sports in the country and reduce reliance on government funding. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said the proposal of the establishment of the fund was unanimously approved during the 213th… Continue reading

Teen brothers escape from rubble of collapsed double storey house

LAWAS: Two teenage brothers escaped with only minor scratches from beneath piles of rubble after their double-storey house suddenly collapsed today. The incident happened at the sprawling village of Kampung Seberang Masjid Lama Awat-Awat in Lawas district in northernmost Sarawak where there are hundreds of houses built densely along the riverbanks. Sarawak Fire and Rescue… Continue reading

Singapore faces serious cyberattack on critical infrastructure

SINGAPORE: The government has confirmed a “serious” cyberattack targeting critical infrastructure, with authorities attributing the breach to a sophisticated China-linked hacking group. Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam revealed the ongoing threat during a late Friday address, identifying the perpetrators as UNC3886—a cyber espionage unit previously flagged by Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant. “Even as… Continue reading

Pelan tindakan AI 2026-2030 perkuat tadbir urus teknologi di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelan Tindakan Teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) 2026-2030 yang dilancarkan tahun ini akan memperkuatkan garis panduan penggunaan AI di Malaysia. Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo berkata langkah itu adalah kesinambungan daripada pelaksanaan Garis Panduan Tadbir Urus dan Etika AI Negara (AIGE) pada tahun lepas, yang diwujudkan bagi membendung penyalahgunaan teknologi AI. “Memang ini (etika… Continue reading

US rejects WHO pandemic reforms under Trump administration

WASHINGTON: The United States has formally rejected amendments to the World Health Organization’s pandemic response framework, with the Trump administration arguing the changes infringe on national sovereignty. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr announced the decision, stating the reforms risk undue interference in US health policy. “We will put… Continue reading

Tengku Permaisuri Selangor dimasyhurkan sebagai Canselor UIS pertama

BANGI: Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin dimasyhurkan sebagai Canselor Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) yang pertama. Istiadat Pengurniaan Watikah Pelantikan Canselor itu disempurnakan oleh Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah sempena Istiadat Pemasyhuran dan Konvokesyen ke-27 UIS di Kajang, hari ini. Terdahulu, baginda berdua berangkat tiba di Dewan Sultan Idris Shah UIS pada 9 pagi… Continue reading

Japan PM Ishiba’s future uncertain as upper house elections loom

TOKYO: Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s prime minister, faces a critical political test as upper house elections this weekend could determine his future. Known for his policy focus and hobbies like model-making, Ishiba’s leadership is under scrutiny amid declining public support. Opinion polls indicate his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition may lose its majority in Sunday’s vote,… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah cruise into Japan open final after dominant win over hosts

MALAYSIA’S top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, advanced to the final of the 2025 Japan Open Badminton Championships in commanding style after defeating Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semi-finals today. Playing at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the world number three duo delivered a composed and aggressive performance, taking the… Continue reading

Kindness questioned as woman blocks seat with luggage, ignores pregnant commuter on MRT

KINDNESS and empathy were put to the test when a pregnant woman was left standing in a packed MRT train while a fellow female passenger refused to clear the seat beside her — instead using it for her luggage. The incident, which sparked backlash online, was shared by a user only known as Hazrati on… Continue reading

Call for dialysis nurse certification to enhance Malaysia healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has been urged to establish a specialised Dialysis Nurse certification to strengthen Malaysia’s healthcare workforce and enhance patient care. Tunku Datuk Yaacob Khyra, Chairman of the Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, proposed the initiative during the foundation’s annual fundraiser, *An Enchanted Evening – A Gala for Giving 2025*. Yaacob suggested a two-month… Continue reading

Kindness questioned as woman blocks seat with luggage, ignores pregnant commuter on MRT

Call for dialysis nurse certification to enhance Malaysia healthcare

Terbuka Jepun 2025: Pearly-Thinaah tundukkan Matsuyama-Shida, mara ke pentas akhir

BEREGU wanita utama negara Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah melangkah ke pentas akhir Kejohanan Badminton Terbuka Jepun 2025 selepas menewaskan pasangan tuan rumah Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida pada aksi separuh hari ini. Pada aksi berlangsung di Gimnasium Metropolitan Tokyo, beregu ranking ketiga dunia itu mendominasi permainan dengan memenangi set pertama 21-13 ke atas ranking kedua dunia berkenaan sebelum… Continue reading

Jerebu: Masyarakat dinasihat jangan lakukan pembakaran terbuka

SEREMBAN: Masyarakat di Negeri Sembilan dinasihatkan supaya tidak melakukan pembakaran terbuka yang boleh memburukkan lagi kualiti udara dan kesihatan awam ketika ini. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bertindak Keusahawanan, Sumber Manusia, Perubahan Iklim, Koperasi dan Pengguna negeri S. Veerapan berkata walaupun bacaan IPU di negeri itu masih diparas sederhana, Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS ) akan pertingkatkan rondaan mencegah… Continue reading

Dua kanak-kanak ditemukan tanpa pengawasan di Bangi

BANGI: Dua kanak-kanak lelaki berusia tiga dan enam tahun ditemukan dalam keadaan tanpa pengawasan di tepi jalan berhampiran Bandar Bukit Mahkota, Bangi sebelum diserahkan kepada pihak polis. Ketua Polis Daerah Kajang ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof berkata, pihaknya menerima maklumat mengenai kejadian itu kira-kira 11.57 pagi. “Dua beradik warga tempatan itu dibawa oleh orang awam ke… Continue reading

Polis sahkan kes penipuan pelaburan RM262,669 di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis mengesahkan seorang pengurus syarikat swasta mengalami kerugian RM262,669 selepas terpedaya dengan tawaran pelaburan palsu yang menjanjikan keuntungan lumayan dalam talian. Ketua Polis Daerah Seri Alam Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak berkata, laporan diterima semalam selepas mangsa berusia 39 tahun menyedari telah ditipu. “Mangsa memaklumkan kejadian bermula pada April lepas apabila dia terlihat iklan… Continue reading

MOTAC issues 13 notices in nationwide tourism crackdown

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has issued 13 notices for various offences following 22 enforcement operations nationwide in early July. The crackdown targeted unlicensed tourism businesses and regulatory violations. Inspections covered 180 vehicles, 30 tourism companies, four accommodation premises, and 33 tour guides at key locations. MOTAC also acted on public… Continue reading

Tengku Permaisuri Selangor proclaimed first Chancellor of UIS

BANGI: Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, has been proclaimed as the first Chancellor of Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS). The Letter of Appointment was officially conferred by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, during the university’s 27th Proclamation and Convocation Ceremony held in Kajang today. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Dewan Sultan… Continue reading

Johor manager loses RM260k in WhatsApp investment scam

JOHOR BAHRU: A company manager lost RM262,669 after falling victim to a WhatsApp-based stock investment scam. The 39-year-old victim reported the fraud to Seri Alam police after realising he had been deceived. Seri Alam police chief Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the scam began in April when the victim saw an investment ad on WhatsApp… Continue reading

Johor manager loses RM260k in WhatsApp investment scam

Brazil mango export crisis looms over new US tariff hike

SAO PAULO: Brazilian fruit growers have raised alarms over a potential export crisis following the United States’ decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on mango imports. The new duty, announced by US President Donald Trump, is set to take effect on Aug 1, coinciding with Brazil’s peak mango export season to the US.… Continue reading

Brazil mango export crisis looms over new US tariff hike

Cambodia cracks down on online scam centres

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian authorities have arrested 2,270 suspects, including 424 women, in the latest crackdown on online scam centres across the kingdom, Xinhua reported. Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said on Friday, the authorities raided 45 locations in 12 cities and provinces, out of the 25 cities and provinces in the kingdom. Some ringleaders have been… Continue reading

Cambodia cracks down on online scam centres

Over 80% of global scam emails targeted Japan in May: Report

TOKYO: More than 80 per cent of scam emails with identifiable senders targeted Japanese recipients in May, according to a US cybersecurity firm. The rise in sophisticated fraud is attributed to generative AI, which helps scammers craft more natural-sounding messages. Proofpoint analysed 240 million scam emails out of a record 770 million sent globally in… Continue reading

Over 80% of global scam emails targeted Japan in May: Report

Pahang Rahmad MADANI sales hit RM25 million in first half of 2025

KUANTAN: The Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) 2025 in Pahang has achieved RM25 million in sales within the first six months of the year. The initiative, which began in January, has seen strong participation with 744 events held statewide, drawing over 713,000 visitors. Pahang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Jezlily Jamaluddin… Continue reading

Pahang Rahmad MADANI sales hit RM25 million in first half of 2025

Extraordinary appreciation announcement for the people on Monday or Tuesday – PM Anwar

PERMATANG PAUH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hinted that an important announcement for the people regarding measures to address the cost of living will be made next week. He said the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. “Now,… Continue reading

Extraordinary appreciation announcement for the people on Monday or Tuesday – PM Anwar

Former Indonesian trade minister jailed 4.5 years for sugar import corruption

JAKARTA: Former Indonesian Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for corruption linked to sugar imports during his 2015-2016 tenure. The Jakarta Corruption Court delivered the verdict on Friday, marking a significant ruling in the high-profile case. Chief Judge Dennie Arsan Fatrika stated, “The judge declares… Continue reading

New Court of Appeal judges, High Court judges to be sworn in on July 28

PERMATANG PAUH: Eight newly appointed Court of Appeal judges and 14 High Court judges are scheduled to be sworn in on July 28, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the appointment process had gone through all the necessary stages including the assessment by the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), discussions with the Malay… Continue reading

Tengku Permaisuri Selangor proclaimed first Chancellor of UIS

Pickpocket caught in action in KLCC lift, viral TikTok sparks safety warning

STAY alert — pickpockets are on the prowl. A recent viral TikTok clip posted by @jaie_kopitez_1892 shows a pickpocket caught red-handed in the glass-door lift at KLCC. The video, taken discreetly using a pocket action camera, captured the moment a man casually stealing a wallet during a crowded ride. The pickpocket, seen holding two shopping… Continue reading

Pickpocket caught in action in KLCC lift, viral TikTok sparks safety warning

68 stesen catat bacaan IPU sederhana 11 pagi ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 60 kawasan di seluruh negara merekodkan bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) tahap sederhana setakat 11 pagi ini. Menurut laman sesawang Sistem Pengurusan Indeks Pencemaran Udara Malaysia (APIMS) kendalian Jabatan Alam Sekitar, selain lain lapan kawasan merekodkan bacaan IPU baik melibatkan Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu dan Kimanis di Sabah; ILP Miri, Sri… Continue reading

Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan, Mahkamah Tinggi baharu angkat sumpah 28 Julai – PM Anwar

PERMATANG PAUH: Lapan Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan dan 14 Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi yang baharu dijadual mengangkat sumpah pada 28 Julai ini, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata proses pelantikan itu telah melalui semua peringkat sewajarnya termasuk penilaian Suruhanjaya Pelantikan Kehakiman (JAC), perbincangan dengan Raja-Raja Melayu serta perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong. “Ramai tanya saya… Continue reading