July 2025 – Page 71 – Thesundailymys

KPDN Selangor keluarkan 120 notis pantau kenaikan harga SST

SHAH ALAM: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Selangor telah mengeluarkan 120 notis pengesahan maklumat kepada peniaga di seluruh negeri susulan pelaksanaan peluasan Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) bermula 1 Julai lalu. Ketua Pegawai Penguatkuasa KPDN negeri, Mohd Hanizam Kechek, berkata notis itu dikeluarkan di bawah Seksyen 21 Akta Kawalan Harga dan… Continue reading

Lori bawa bahan kimia terbalik di Lebuhraya Kesas

SHAH ALAM: Sebuah lori kontena yang membawa pelbagai jenis bahan kimia terbabas sebelum terbalik di Lebuhraya Shah Alam (Kesas) menghala ke Shah Alam, pagi tadi. Kejadian pada jam 10.25 pagi itu mengakibatkan tumpahan bahan kimia di atas jalan raya. Pemandu lori dilaporkan mengalami cedera ringan. Menurut Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM)… Continue reading

Malaysian Bar congratulates Wan Ahmad Farid on CJ appointment, cites judicial integrity

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Bar has congratulated Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh on his appointment as the new Chief Justice of Malaysia, expressing confidence in his leadership to uphold judicial independence and integrity. Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab highlighted Wan Ahmad Farid’s past actions as a High Court judge in 2022, when he… Continue reading

Australian man arrested for importing firearm parts

SYDNEY: Police arrested a man who attempted to import hundreds of firearm parts from the United States (US) into Australia, reported Xinhua. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) said in a joint statement on Friday that the 34-year-old man was stopped for inspection by officials on arrival at the Brisbane Airport… Continue reading

“This matter has already been referred to the court,“ says Anwar on Najib’s house arrest request

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would not intervene in the legal process involving the Titah Adendum related to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sentence. “This matter has already been referred to the court,” he said to the media after Friday prayers at Surau Al Istiqlal, Precinct 14. Anwar… Continue reading

North Korea bans foreign tourists from new coastal resort

SEOUL: North Korea has blocked foreign tourists from entering its newly developed Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, just days after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited the site. The decision was announced by the North’s National Tourism Administration, which stated that “foreign tourists are temporarily not being accepted” without providing further details. The resort, promoted as… Continue reading

Prime Minister outlines judiciary appointment process, denies interference

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that certain individuals were sidelined in the appointment of Malaysia’s new Chief Justice, saying no such names were ever proposed through official channels. “When the Sultan of Selangor asked me about that name, I made it clear. I never proposed it,” he said after Friday… Continue reading

Trump’s push to remove Fed Chair Powell over renovation costs

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, this time targeting a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Fed’s headquarters. Trump hinted at possible “fraud” as grounds for Powell’s removal, marking a new front in his long-running feud with the central bank chief. Legal experts say removing Powell… Continue reading

BIMP-EAGA Contemporary Art Exhibition at National Art Gallery

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Art Gallery is hosting the ‘Isle To Isle: A Reflection of BIMP-EAGA Through Contemporary Art’ exhibition, featuring works from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Held in Gallery 3A, the showcase runs until May 31, 2026, displaying mixed media, installations, paintings, photography, and audiovisual pieces. Organised under the Ministry of Tourism,… Continue reading

UPSI student bus crash report now public on MOT website

PUTRAJAYA: The preliminary report by the special task force investigating the fatal road crash involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik on June 9 is now available on the Ministry of Transport (MOT) website. MOT confirmed the report was presented during the Cabinet meeting earlier today, with approval granted for public release. “In… Continue reading

Penang airport expansion set for completion by June 2028

SEPANG: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is on track to complete the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion by June 2028, with phased construction already in progress. Group managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani confirmed the RM1.55 billion project will double the airport’s annual passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 12 million. The expansion is structured… Continue reading

Siti Kasim wins RM160k in damages over unlawful arrest by JAWI

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ruled in favour of lawyer and activist Siti Kasim, awarding her RM160,000 in damages after finding her 2016 arrest by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) unlawful. Judge Su Tiang Joo ordered JAWI, 15 officers, and seven others to pay RM100,000 in exemplary damages, RM60,000 in aggravated damages,… Continue reading

KPDN Selangor issues 120 notices after SST expansion

SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Selangor branch has issued 120 notices to traders following inspections after the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) took effect on July 1. State Chief Enforcement Officer Mohd Hanizam Kechek clarified that the notices, issued under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,… Continue reading

King visits Johor Royal Botanical Garden

JOHOR BAHRU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today visited the Johor Royal Botanical Garden here. The visit was shared in a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page. Located within the grounds of the Johor Grand Palace, the Royal Botanical Garden functions as a botanical gallery, housing a wide collection of selected… Continue reading

iCAUR Malaysia unveils iCAUR iCONIC roadshow at Desa ParkCity

ICAUR MALAYSIA is strengthening its presence in the local EV scene with the launch of the iCAUR iCONIC Roadshow, a 10-day experiential showcase running from 17 to 27 July 2025 at The Waterfront, Desa ParkCity. This initiative aims to bring the brand’s trailblazing innovation and bold design philosophy closer to the public, offering a deeper… Continue reading

Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ to end in May 2026, CBS confirms

NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert’s long-running late-night show, “The Late Show,“ will end in May 2026, CBS and the host confirmed. The announcement, made during a live broadcast, was met with audience shock and disappointment. “Next year will be our last season,“ Colbert told viewers, adding, “The network will be ending the show in May (2026).”… Continue reading

New Honda HR-V officially launched

AFTER weeks of teasing, Honda Malaysia has officially taken the cover off the new, facelifted Honda HR-V. With over 170,000 units sold after it was first introduced, the new HR-V is set to continue the success story. The updated third-generation model brings with it a slew of updates that further cement its position as the… Continue reading

Bengaluru blames cricket team for deadly IPL victory stampede

BENGALURU: State authorities have placed blame on the management of India’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team for last month’s deadly stampede during celebrations for their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Eleven fans died, and over 50 were injured when crowds surged near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. A Karnataka state report released… Continue reading

10 schoolchildren injured after van overturns in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Ten schoolchildren were injured when their school van overturned on Jalan Abdul Samad earlier today. The incident, believed to have occurred around 7 am, involved 16 students from three different schools. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin confirmed that all injured victims were pupils from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, aged between… Continue reading

Dogs help track South Africa’s endangered geometric tortoises

BOLAND: Snout pressed to the ground, a border collie named Delta zigzagged through the shrubs on a private nature reserve near Cape Town, frantically sniffing for critically endangered tortoises. The dog stopped abruptly in front of a small bush and lay down, signalling a find as Delta’s handler moved in to search the surrounding area.… Continue reading

Tun M featured in news clip in Japanese subway train, netizens beam with pride

TUN Dr Mahathir Mohamad continues to leave an indelible mark on the global stage, even after retiring from active politics. Recently, news about the former Prime Minister was featured on a Japanese subway train. In a TikTok video, the brief news clip was said to have reported on Dr Mahathir’s health condition. The segment sparked… Continue reading

RM1 million allocated for MD2 pineapple project in Sabah

SOOK: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has allocated RM1 million for the MD2 pineapple plantation project in Sabah under the Land Use Optimisation Programme. The initiative, carried out with the Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB), aims to enhance agricultural productivity and rural economic growth. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk… Continue reading

Graphic designer pleads not guilty to insulting Islam on Twitter

KUALA LUMPUR: A graphic designer has denied charges of insulting Islam through offensive remarks posted on Twitter. Yeo Li Yin, 47, pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The charge relates to a post made under the profile name ‘Liyin Yeo’ on June 19,… Continue reading

Agong berkenan lawat Taman Botani Diraja Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim berkenan melawat Taman Botani Diraja Johor yang terletak dalam kawasan Istana Besar Johor, di sini hari ini. Perkara itu dikongsikan menerusi hantaran di laman Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. Taman Botani Diraja Johor berfungsi sebagai sebuah galeri botani kerana fungsinya yang menyimpan pelbagai koleksi tumbuhan tertentu terdapat di… Continue reading

Man charged with murder of girlfriend’s 19-month-old baby in Alor Gajah

ALOR GAJAH: A shop assistant was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here with the murder of his girlfriend’s 19-month-old child. Muhammad Isyraf Hifhzan Abdullah, 20, acknowledged the charge but did not enter a plea as the case falls under the High Court’s jurisdiction. The alleged crime occurred on July 6 at approximately 9 pm on… Continue reading

Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad memangku jawatan Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad telah dilantik memangku jawatan Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur berkuat kuasa hari ini. Beliau mengambil alih tugas daripada Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa yang kini memegang jawatan sebagai Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman sejak 25 Jun lalu. Majlis serah terima tugas berlangsung… Continue reading

Mayat warga emas ditemui di Sungai Muar selepas dilaporkan hilang

TANGKAK: Seorang lelaki warga emas yang dilaporkan hilang semalam ditemui lemas di Sungai Muar pagi ini. Mangsa berusia 62 tahun itu dijumpai kira-kira tiga kilometer dari tempat kejadian di Jambatan Panchor-Gersik. Ketua Polis Daerah Tangkak Supt Roslan Mohd Talib mengesahkan mayat itu ditemui dalam keadaan sempurna dan telah dihantar ke Hospital Tangkak untuk bedah siasat.… Continue reading

KPDN keluarkan 47 notis harga ikut kenaikan SST di KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Kuala Lumpur telah mengeluarkan 47 notis kepada peniaga berikutan pelarasan harga selepas kenaikan kadar Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) daripada enam kepada lapan peratus. Pengarah KPDN Kuala Lumpur, Mohd Sabri Seman, berkata notis itu dikeluarkan di bawah Seksyen 21 Akta Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan… Continue reading

Polis tugaskan 2,000 anggota kawal perhimpunan di Dataran Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) menugaskan lebih 2,000 anggota bagi memastikan kawalan keselamatan semasa perhimpunan yang dijadualkan berlangsung di Dataran Merdeka pada 26 Julai ini. Pemangku Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad, berkata pihaknya telah menerima notis penganjuran perhimpunan tersebut daripada penganjur. “Kita telah mengenal pasti empat lokasi utama di mana… Continue reading

Police investigate Form One student’s death in Sabah school

KUALA LUMPUR: The death of a Form One student who reportedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan in Sabah is now under police investigation. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the Ministry of Education (MOE) is fully cooperating with authorities. Fadhlina said, “The ministry’s top management… Continue reading

Police investigate Form One student’s death in Sabah school

Projek nanas MD2 di Sabah dapat suntikan RM1 juta

SOOK: Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) memperuntukkan RM1 juta untuk Program Mengoptimumkan Penggunaan Tanah melalui kerjasama dengan Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Sabah (SLDB) bagi projek penanaman nanas MD2 di sini. Timbalan Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, berkata Fasa 1 projek ini melibatkan enam hektar tanah dengan penanaman 250,000 sulur nanas, memberi… Continue reading

Snoop Dogg joins Swansea City as co-owner in surprise move

LONDON: American rapper Snoop Dogg has officially become a co-owner of Championship club Swansea City. The 53-year-old music icon, who recently promoted the club’s new shirt launch, confirmed his investment alongside Croatian midfielder Luka Modric. Snoop Dogg expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “My love of football is well known, but it feels special… Continue reading

Snoop Dogg joins Swansea City as co-owner in surprise move

Over 2,000 police deployed for July 26 rally in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to maintain security during a rally at Dataran Merdeka on July 26. Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad confirmed that organisers had submitted a notification to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters. Four gathering points have been identified for participants before… Continue reading

Malaysia perkenal penemuan ulung Heart2Miss dipacu ai pada kongres kegagagalan jantung ESC

KUALA LUMPUR: Penemuan terkini menerusi program saringan kegagalan jantung Heart2Miss dari Malaysia dibentangkan pada Kongres Kegagalan Jantung anjuran Persatuan Kardiologi Eropah (ESC) pada 18 Mei 2025 di Serbia. Perkembangan itu sekali gus menandakan kemajuan besar dalam pengesanan awal kegagalan jantung menerusi penggunaan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI). Disokong oleh AstraZeneca Malaysia, inisiatif itu menggunakan teknologi canggih… Continue reading

FOMCA urges stronger action against electricity theft in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Electricity theft must no longer be treated as a minor violation, as it costs Malaysia billions annually, warns the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA). The group demands stronger enforcement, smart meters, and legal reforms to curb illegal mining and unfair consumer burdens. FOMCA chief executive officer Dr T. Saravanan stressed the need… Continue reading

FOMCA urges stronger action against electricity theft in Malaysia

KPDN KL issues 47 notices under Op Kesan 4.0 for SST compliance

KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s (KPDN) Kuala Lumpur branch has issued 47 notices to traders following inspections of over 80 premises under Op Kesan 4.0. The operation monitors price adjustments after the Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate increased from six to eight per cent. Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd… Continue reading

KPDN KL issues 47 notices under Op Kesan 4.0 for SST compliance

Step into the future: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 in style

SAMSUNG Malaysia Electronics unveiled the next era of innovation with the grand launch of its latest Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch8 Series, during an immersive Galaxy Unfolds Roadshow at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 16 July 2025. The showcase celebrates Samsung’s pioneering journey in foldable technology and AI-powered wearables, giving Malaysians a hands-on experience with… Continue reading

“Either they’re having an affair…”: Coldplay’s Chris Martin sparks scandal mid-concert

COLDPLAY frontman Chris Martin left fans stunned and the internet buzzing after accidentally revealing an alleged affair between astronomy tech CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot — all during what was meant to be a cheerful shout-out at the British boyband’s recent concert. The slip occurred mid-performance, when Martin jokingly said: “Either… Continue reading

“Either they’re having an affair…”: Coldplay’s Chris Martin sparks scandal mid-concert

Step into the future: Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 in style

Lelaki didenda RM6,000 beri maklumat palsu untuk permohonan MyKad

KUANTAN: Seorang lelaki didenda RM6,000 oleh Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah memberikan maklumat palsu semasa membuat permohonan kad pengenalan atau MyKad untuk seorang kanak-kanak kepada Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) pada 2012. Majistret Tengku Eliana Tuan Kamaruzaman turut memerintahkan Abdah Said, 65, dipenjara selama 10 bulan sekiranya gagal membayar denda berkenaan. Berdasarkan… Continue reading

Pekerja syarikat balak maut kereta terjun gaung di Belaga

SIBU: Seorang pekerja syarikat pembalakan ditemukan maut selepas kenderaan pacuan empat roda (4WD) yang dipandunya dipercayai terjunam ke dalam gaung berhampiran Kem Nibong di Belaga. Mangsa, Himang Lisang, 49, dilaporkan hilang sejak Selasa sebelum mayatnya ditemui kira-kira 9.30 pagi oleh petugas syarikat yang melakukan pencarian. Jurucakap Pusat Gerakan Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM)… Continue reading

Juruteknik berkarya melalui kereta miniatur berskala 1:64

KUALA LUMPUR: Walaupun hanya sebesar ibu jari, kereta miniatur berskala 1:64 hasil tangan Mohd Jaidin Mustafa menampilkan perincian yang cukup halus dan memukau, seakan kereta sebenar yang dikecilkan. Untuk menghasilkan karya sedemikian, juruteknik mesin cetak berusia 40 tahun itu akan menghabiskan waktu malam di dalam sebuah bilik di rumahnya bertemankan berus, kanta pembesar dan cat… Continue reading

Van sekolah terbalik di Johor Bahru, 10 murid cedera

JOHOR BAHRU: Sebanyak 10 murid cedera selepas van sekolah dinaiki mereka terbalik di Jalan Abdul Samad di sini hari ini. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pendidikan dan Penerangan Johor Aznan Tamin berkata kemalangan dipercayai berlaku kira-kira 7 pagi dan mangsa kini dirawat di Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), di sini. “Van itu dinaiki 16 murid dan pelajar terdiri daripada… Continue reading

BAJC 2025: Malaysia crush Macau China in Group B opener

MALAYSIA got off to a strong start in the 2025 Badminton Asia Junior Championships (BAJC) mixed team event, beating Macau China in their Group B opener in Solo, Indonesia, today. The Malaysians thrashed their opponents with a score of 110-59 in the match held at the Manahan Indoor Stadium. The national team is scheduled to… Continue reading