July 2025 – Page 7 – Thesundailymys

Rock of ages

STREAMING numbers for the late Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath had already been rising since the massive farewell concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK on July 5. Dubbed the biggest event in the history of heavy metal, it was a suitable send off for a band deemed many to be a pioneering force of the… Continue reading

Lorry driver fined RM300 for blocking fire truck in Ipoh

IPOH: A lorry driver has been fined RM300 for obstructing a Fire and Rescue Department vehicle responding to an emergency along Jalan Ipoh–Kuala Lumpur. The incident, captured in a viral video, showed the fire truck struggling to overtake the lorry, which failed to give way despite its siren being activated. Kampar police chief Supt Mohamad… Continue reading

PM Anwar receives 13MP document for tabling in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially received the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document, which he will table in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow. The handover marks the completion of the preparation phase for the country’s five-year development plan covering 2026 to 2030. Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, stated that the… Continue reading

AKPS gagalkan 13 warga asing cuba masuk KLIA T2 dengan taktik samaran

PUTRAJAYA: Cubaan 13 warga asing menyamar sebagai penumpang baharu untuk melepasi pemeriksaan Jabatan Imigresen (JIM) di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa (KLIA) Terminal 2 (T2) berjaya dipatahkan Unit Pemantau Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan (AKPS), semalam. Dalam kenyataan hari ini, AKPS memaklumkan mereka terdiri daripada lapan lelaki dan seorang wanita warga India serta empat lelaki warga Pakistan… Continue reading

EC allocates RM100,000 to SMKA Segamat under MADANI school programme

PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has disbursed RM100,000 to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Segamat as part of the 2025 MADANI Adopted School programme. The initiative, launched nationally by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on June 20, aims to elevate education quality and inclusivity. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus stated that the funding… Continue reading

Utamakan kesejahteraan rakyat, usah politik sepanjang masa – Sultan Pahang

KUANTAN: Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah menitahkan wakil rakyat di negeri itu supaya tidak terlalu sibuk dengan urusan politik sepanjang masa sebaliknya perlu lebih rajin ‘turun padang’ menjenguk rakyat di kawasan yang memilih mereka. Al-Sultan Abdullah, yang sememangnya terkenal dengan sikap prihatin dan mesra rakyat, bertitah sebagai ‘Ahli Yang Berhormat’, mereka perlu… Continue reading

Thailand and Cambodia exchange ceasefire violation claims amid border tensions

BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreement meant to halt recent border clashes that left at least 43 dead. The truce, which took effect on Tuesday, followed five days of intense fighting over disputed temple territories along their 800-kilometre shared boundary. Thailand’s foreign ministry reported that its troops in… Continue reading

Thai soldier killed before ceasefire mourned by grieving family

BURIRAM: Theerayuth Krajangthong, a 22-year-old Thai soldier, was among the last casualties before a ceasefire took effect between Thailand and Cambodia. His grieving family held funeral rites on Wednesday, just days after he died in a shrapnel blast near the border. Private First Class Theerayuth was killed late Monday in Sisaket province, hours after the… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence reports 14 killed by Israeli forces amid aid crisis

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported 14 Palestinians killed by Israeli military actions on Wednesday, even as aid deliveries resumed in the war-torn territory. The conflict, now in its 22nd month, has left Gaza’s two million residents facing severe famine, according to a UN-mandated report. Spokesman Mahmud Basal stated that six people died near… Continue reading

Turkey to supply Azeri gas to Syria for electricity from Saturday

ISTANBUL: Turkey will start exporting natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria this Saturday, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced. The move aims to support Syria’s electricity production as the country recovers from years of civil war. Syria’s new Islamist-led government, which overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December, is working to restore infrastructure after nearly 14 years of… Continue reading

Kuala Lumpur fire department wins National Fire Fighter Drill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department emerged as the overall champion of the National Fire Fighter Drill 2025 (NFD 2025), held at the Eastern Region Fire and Rescue Academy in Terengganu. The five-day event, which concluded on July 29, saw the 40-member Kuala Lumpur contingent dominate with four gold, four silver, and… Continue reading

Alliance Bank posts record net profit of RM751m

Kam says the bank’s loan growth outpaced the industry average. KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has posted a record net profit of RM751 million for the financial year ended March 31 2025 (FY25), supported by double-digit loan growth and the ongoing execution of its Acceler8 transformation plan. At its 43rd annual general meeting and… Continue reading

Eurozone economy grows 0.1% as US tariff deal looms

BRUSSELS: The eurozone economy showed unexpected resilience in the second quarter of 2025, growing by 0.1 percent despite escalating trade tensions with the US, according to official data released Wednesday. The slight expansion defied analyst expectations of stagnation, though economists warn that newly imposed tariffs could dampen future growth. The EU’s statistics agency Eurostat reported… Continue reading

Clearing doubts on rental and leasing service tax

EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025, rental and leasing services have become subject to an 8% service tax under Group K, First Schedule of the Service Tax Regulations (STR) 2018. This marks a significant expansion of the service tax regime, impacting a wide range of businesses engaged in leasing or renting tangible assets in Malaysia. Who is… Continue reading

EU’s automated border system EES to launch in October 2025

BRUSSELS: The European Union has confirmed that its long-awaited automated border-check system for non-EU travellers will officially launch in October. The Entry/Exit System (EES), initially delayed from November 2024, will replace passport stamps with digital tracking of entry and exit dates, biometric data collection, and overstay monitoring. The European Commission announced a phased rollout starting… Continue reading

DNA test to identify skeletal remains found in Teluk Intan house

IPOH: A DNA test will be conducted to identify skeletal remains discovered in an old wooden house on Jalan Sungai Nibong, Teluk Intan, on July 19. Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin confirmed that forensic teams collected samples from the victim’s siblings this week for comparison. “Police and the forensic team… Continue reading

Insurance agent pleads not guilty to stalking, defaming ex-wife

MELAKA: A 35-year-old insurance agent pleaded not guilty today in two separate courts to five charges involving offensive communication, criminal intimidation, and defamation against his ex-wife. Muhamad Akmal Helmi Mat Sirat was accused at the Sessions Court of three counts of posting offensive content on Facebook intended to harass his ex-wife, Masura Mustafa, 40, between… Continue reading

MCMC acts to fix mobile coverage gap in Kampung Sungai Relai

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is stepping in to address the absence of mobile network coverage in Kampung Sungai Relai, Gua Musang. A recent inspection confirmed the area has no service despite the presence of a 76-metre tower, which is currently used only for microwave backhaul between two towers. “A cellular… Continue reading

Kematian Zara Qairina: Ahli Parlimen desak tindakan keselamatan sekolah

KUALA LUMPUR: Kes kematian pelajar Tingkatan Satu, Zara Qairina Mahathir, terus mendapat perhatian Ahli Parlimen yang menyeru tindakan segera bagi menangani isu keselamatan dan buli di sekolah. Tragedi ini mencetuskan kebimbangan mendalam mengenai perlindungan pelajar dalam sistem pendidikan negara. Datuk Matbali Musah (GRS-Sipitang) menyifatkan kejadian itu sebagai satu tamparan besar kepada semua pihak. “Berapa ramai… Continue reading

Anwar’s leadership praised as Thailand-Cambodia peace talks gain global support

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unwavering commitment to resolving the Thailand-Cambodia conflict has drawn widespread international acclaim, reinforcing Malaysia’s reputation as a credible mediator. The Anwar Ibrahim Club (AIC) highlighted how major global players, including the US, EU, China, and regional allies, have lauded Malaysia’s principled leadership under Anwar’s stewardship. AIC president… Continue reading

AKPS detains 13 foreigners at KLIA T2 for immigration deception

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted 13 foreigners attempting to bypass immigration checks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2. The group, consisting of eight Indian nationals, one Indian woman, and four Pakistani men, was caught trying to re-enter the immigration queue after being flagged for further inspection. “They were… Continue reading

Batu Gajah police destroy ketum trees in joint operation

BATU GAJAH: A joint enforcement operation led by Batu Gajah District Police successfully dismantled illegal ketum processing activities in two locations yesterday. The crackdown resulted in the destruction of 50 ketum trees and four makeshift huts used for processing the banned substance. The operation, conducted from 7.30 am to 1 pm, targeted Batu 1, Jalan… Continue reading

Rangka manusia di Teluk Intan belum dikenal pasti melalui ujian DNA

TELUK INTAN: Identiti rangka manusia yang ditemui dalam sebuah rumah kayu lama dua tingkat di Jalan Sungai Nibong pada 19 Julai lepas masih belum dikenal pasti sehingga kini. Ketua Polis Daerah Hilir Perak ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin memaklumkan ujian asid deoksiribonukleik (DNA) akan dilaksanakan bagi menentukan identiti mangsa. “Minggu ini pasukan forensik telah mengambil… Continue reading

BNM imposes penalties on BIMB, Bank Rakyat and BSN for non-compliance

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) totalling RM3.445 million on Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB) for non-compliance with the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA) and the relevant policy documents. The relevant policy documents include Risk Management in Technology Policy Document (RMiT PD) and Anti-Money Laundering Countering Financing… Continue reading

Focus on the people, not just politics, Pahang Sultan urges elected reps

KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has called on elected representatives in the state to prioritise the needs of the people over constant political wrangling. In a special interview with Bernama at Istana Abdulaziz in conjunction with his 66th birthday, His Royal Highness urged all Members of Parliament and assemblymen in… Continue reading

Fahmi persoal sikap dwistandard pengkritik dasar perkongsian data mudah alih

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil mempersoalkan sikap dwistandard pihak yang mengkritik dasar perkongsian data mudah alih oleh kerajaan. Beliau mengulas kritikan terhadap arahan Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) pada Jun lalu, yang meminta syarikat telekomunikasi menyediakan data panggilan telefon bimbit dari Januari hingga Mac. Fahmi, yang juga Jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI, menjelaskan bahawa… Continue reading

Treler terbabas ke gaung 20 meter di Gua Musang, pemandu terselamat

KOTA BHARU: Seorang pemandu treler terselamat tanpa kecederaan selepas kenderaannya terbabas ke dalam gaung sedalam 20 meter di Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Betis, dekat Gua Musang, hari ini. Menurut Penolong Kanan Penguasa Bomba dan Penyelamat Gua Musang Nor Azizi Che Noh, kejadian berlaku pada jam 2.44 petang melibatkan Wan Mohamad Irwan Wan Noor Ahmad, 32, dari… Continue reading

Mahkamah kekal hukuman 30 tahun penjara kes dadah KLIA2

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan hari ini mengekalkan hukuman penjara 30 tahun dan 12 sebatan ke atas Loh Fung Nian yang disabitkan mengedar 755.4 gram dadah jenis metamfetamina. Panel tiga hakim menolak rayuan tertuduh selepas mendapati tiada alasan kukuh untuk mengganggu keputusan asal. Hakim Datuk Nordin Hassan menyatakan sabitan dan hukuman dianggap selamat berdasarkan bukti kukuh. Loh… Continue reading

Malaysia raih RM2.97 bilion pelaburan digital dari China cipta 6,800 pekerjaan

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia berjaya menarik pelaburan digital bernilai RM2.97 bilion daripada syarikat teknologi terkemuka China yang dijangka mencipta lebih 6,800 peluang pekerjaan digital bernilai tinggi di seluruh negara. Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo berkata kejayaan ini merupakan hasil misi pelaburan ke China yang diketuainya sempena Persidangan Kecerdasan Buatan Sedunia (WAIC) 2025 di Shanghai. “Pencapaian ini mengukuhkan… Continue reading

FAM sasarkan sifar kesilapan pengadil Liga Malaysia 2025/26

SHAH ALAM: Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) menetapkan sasaran tinggi untuk pengadil Liga Malaysia 2025/26 dengan matlamat sifar kesilapan selepas mencatat ketepatan 98 peratus musim lalu. Timbalan Presiden FAM Datuk S Sivasundaram berkata, pencapaian itu dimungkinkan berkat Sistem Bantuan Video (VAR). “Kita boleh cakap sifar isu, tetapi kita harus ingat mereka ini juga manusia, semua akan… Continue reading

RUU Duti Timbal Balas dan Anti-Lambakan dibentang di Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Duti Timbal Balas dan Anti-Lambakan (Pindaan) 2025 dibentangkan untuk bacaan kali pertama di Dewan Rakyat hari ini. RUU ini bertujuan melindungi industri tempatan daripada amalan perdagangan tidak adil dan memastikan daya saing produk Malaysia. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz menyatakan bacaan kali kedua akan… Continue reading

Hasil import eksport tenaga elektrik manfaatkan rakyat melalui KWIE

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan bersedia menguruskan aktiviti import dan eksport tenaga elektrik serta perdagangan tenaga boleh baharu (TBB), dengan hasil yang diperoleh akan dimasukkan dalam tabung dana Kumpulan Wang Industri Elektrik (KWIE) yang akan memberi manfaat kepada rakyat. Timbalan Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir berkata dana KWIE yang dikawal selia oleh… Continue reading

Conquer New Heights: The Sky Race at Merdeka 118

Soh Wai Ching, tower runner World Champion, has been named the official ambassador for the event. Soh will not only bring his world-class energy to race day but will also lead pre-event training sessions, providing invaluable insights and motivation to participants. The event’s sanctioning by the Malaysia Towerrunning Association further solidifies its standing within the… Continue reading

Operasi musnah pokok ketum dan pondok proses air ketum di Batu Gajah

BATU GAJAH: Sebanyak 40 hingga 50 pokok ketum dan empat pondok yang dipercayai digunakan untuk memproses air ketum telah dimusnahkan dalam operasi bersepadu di dua lokasi berasingan di sini semalam. Operasi ini melibatkan kawasan di Batu 1 Jalan Tanjung Tualang, Batu Gajah dan Kampung Nalla, Tronoh. Ketua Polis Daerah Batu Gajah ACP Md Noor Aehawan… Continue reading

SPWinds’ Vienna gold win showcases Malaysian talent, says minister

SEPANG: Sekolah Seri Puteri’s Symphonic Winds Orchestra (SPWinds) has made Malaysia proud by securing a Gold Award at the 11th World Orchestra Festival (WOF) in Vienna. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek praised the achievement as proof of the students’ hard work and the strong support system behind them. Fadhlina highlighted the role of family, school, and… Continue reading

Pengamal perubatan rugi rm8.7 juta dalam penipuan pelaburan saham

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang pengamal perubatan berusia 53 tahun menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan saham dalam talian, mengakibatkan kerugian sebanyak RM8.7 juta. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan Supt Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei, mangsa terpengaruh dengan iklan pelaburan di media sosial pada April lalu yang menjanjikan pulangan tinggi. Mangsa kemudian berurusan dengan suspek yang menawarkan… Continue reading

Tujuh warga asing didakwa culik ahli perniagaan di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Tujuh lelaki warga asing dibawa ke Mahkamah Majistret hari ini atas tuduhan menculik seorang ahli perniagaan warga Bangladesh berusia 47 tahun untuk tujuan pemerasan wang tebusan bulan lalu. Kumpulan tertuduh terdiri daripada dua warga Bangladesh iaitu Sohel Rana, 40, dan Sahajahan, 37, serta lima warga Myanmar iaitu Abdul Majid Abdul Malik, 25, Soforodin… Continue reading

KUSKOP upgrades 39 Tamu Desa premises in Sarawak with RM7.85 mln

KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) has completed the construction and upgrading of 39 Tamu Desa (Village Guest) premises across Sarawak, with a total allocation of RM7.85 million. Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick stated that the project, implemented in phases with local authorities, aims to enhance rural market infrastructure. “This initiative, introduced in… Continue reading

Govt boosts cost of living aid with SARA and fuel subsidies

PUTRAJAYA: The government is ramping up initiatives to alleviate the rising cost of living, focusing on direct aid and clear public communication, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Key measures include the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) cash assistance of RM100 for Malaysians aged 18 and above, alongside targeted fuel subsidies for RON95 petrol. “Over… Continue reading

Malaysia tables Anti-Dumping Bill 2025 to protect local industries

KUALA LUMPUR: The Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. The proposed amendments seek to enhance Malaysia’s legal framework against unfair trade practices while aligning with World Trade Organisation (WTO) regulations. Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz confirmed… Continue reading

Terengganu records 73,051 agricultural holdings in 2023

KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 73,051 agricultural holdings were recorded in Terengganu for the 2023 reference year, according to State Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim. He revealed that 99.1% or 72,367 were individual holdings, while the remaining 0.9% or 684 were under organisations. The crop sub-sector dominated… Continue reading

Electricity import export proceeds to benefit Malaysians via KWIE fund

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will channel proceeds from electricity import and export activities, as well as renewable energy (RE) trading, into the Kumpulan Wang Industri Elektrik (KWIE) fund to benefit the public. Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir confirmed the funds will help manage tariff impacts and support… Continue reading

Seven foreigners charged with kidnapping Bangladeshi businessman in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven foreign men were charged in court today for allegedly kidnapping a Bangladeshi businessman last month. The group, consisting of two Bangladeshi and five Myanmar nationals, appeared before Magistrate Noorelynna Hanim Abd Halim. The accused are Sohel Rana, 40, and Sahajahan, 37, both from Bangladesh, along with Myanmar nationals Abdul Majid Abdul Malik,… Continue reading

Agong, Permaisuri berangkat ke majlis tahlil sempena Sambutan Hari Pahlawan 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim berkenan berangkat menghadiri majlis bacaan Yasin, tahlil dan doa selamat bersempena dengan Sambutan Hari Pahlawan 2025 di Masjid Negara, di sini hari ini. Turut berangkat, Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah. Keberangkatan tiba Seri Paduka Baginda berdua pada kira-kira 5.30 petang disambut oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar… Continue reading

Labuan Corporation chairman appointment must be merit-based, says Dr Zaliha

LABUAN: The appointment of the next chairman of Labuan Corporation should prioritise merit and competence to ensure the island’s sustained development, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Dr Zaliha emphasised that strong leadership with a clear vision and policy implementation skills is crucial for Labuan’s progress.… Continue reading

Fahmi defends mobile data policy amid privacy concerns in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has challenged critics over perceived double standards regarding the government’s mobile data-sharing policy. His remarks follow public backlash against the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) directive requiring telcos to share call data from January to March this year. Fahmi, who also serves as the MADANI Government spokesperson,… Continue reading

Sarawak National Month launch & Jalur Gemilang campaign on Aug 2

KUCHING: The Sarawak-level launch of National Month and the Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign 2025 will be held on August 2 at the Satok Sports Complex. The event, themed ”Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni,“ will feature various activities celebrating patriotism and national unity. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk… Continue reading

Sarawak National Month launch & Jalur Gemilang campaign on Aug 2

FAM aims for zero referee errors in 2025-26 Malaysian League

THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is pushing for zero referee errors in the 2025-26 Malaysian League season, building on last season’s 98 per cent officiating accuracy rate. FAM deputy president Datuk S. Sivasundaram expressed optimism while acknowledging the human factor in refereeing. “We can say zero issue, but we must remember they are human… Continue reading

Bendung gejala sosial anak muda tanggungjawab bersama – Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR: Isu gejala sosial dalam kalangan golongan muda di negara ini memerlukan kerjasama rapat antara masyarakat dan kerajaan bagi membendung perkara itu daripada terus berleluasa, kata Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Beliau berkata berdasarkan statistik tahun lepas, terdapat peningkatan kes rogol dan sumbang mahram dalam kalangan… Continue reading