July 2025 – Page 73 – Thesundailymys

Sabahans urged to use MYJalan app for road damage complaints

TAWAU: Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has called on Sabahans to utilise the MYJalan app to report road damage, noting its low usage in the state. He emphasised that the app ensures complaints reach the relevant authorities for prompt action. “There are too few people in Sabah who use the MYJalan application.… Continue reading

M’sian customer writes “TAK MASAK” complaint in sauce, restaurant responds humbly

A Malaysian diner’s creative complaint has gone viral after they spelled out “TAK MASAK” (“Not Cooked”) with gravy on their plate to protest an undercooked meal. The photo, shared on Facebook by Abang Dagang, shows a plate of grilled lamb leftovers, mashed potatoes, and sauce — with the words “TAK MASAK” written neatly at the… Continue reading

M’sian thanks kind e-hailing driver for helping her father reach home safely

A Malaysian woman’s post about an e-hailing driver’s kindness has melted hearts online, showing how even the smallest gestures can mean the world. In a Threads post, @cornflakesmadu_ shared how she had booked a Grab ride for her father, who walks slowly and uses a cane. To prepare the driver, she informed him beforehand so… Continue reading

Japan Open : Pearly-Thinaah, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into Q-Finals

THE country’s top women’s doubles team Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Japan Open Badminton Championship after defeating Taiwanese pair, Hsieh Pei Shan- Hung En Tzu, in the second round today. Starting as the third seeds, Pearly and Thinaah had no trouble taking the lead with a 21-14 win in the first… Continue reading

Israel PM regrets Gaza church strike killing three civilians

GAZA CITY: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret after Israeli tank fire killed three people at Gaza’s Holy Family Church, the territory’s only Catholic place of worship. The attack, which also wounded 10, drew condemnation from global leaders and religious figures. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed the deaths, stating a tank shell struck the… Continue reading

Israel PM regrets Gaza church strike killing three civilians

Japan Open : Pearly-Thinaah, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into Q-Finals

Cyprus peace talks show progress but key issues remain unresolved

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described recent Cyprus peace talks as “constructive,“ though key issues like crossing points and solar energy cooperation remain unresolved. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar made progress on forming a youth committee but failed to agree on opening four crossing points. Guterres stressed the urgency… Continue reading

Cyprus peace talks show progress but key issues remain unresolved

New Zealand nyata hasrat sertai Majlis Halal ASEAN sebagai ahli bersekutu – Ahmad Zahid

WELLINGTON: New Zealand menyatakan hasrat untuk menyertai Majlis Halal ASEAN sebagai ahli bersekutu sekali gus menunjukkan komitmen untuk memperluas kerjasama halal dengan Malaysia dan rantau Asia Tenggara. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata perkara itu dizahirkan dalam beberapa pertemuan melibatkan pegawai kerajaan dan komuniti rakyat Malaysia di Auckland dan Wellington. “New… Continue reading

Arsenal smash record to make Smith first women’s million-pound signing

EUROPEAN champions Arsenal shattered the women’s transfer record by signing Canadian forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool on Thursday, for a fee of one million pounds ($1.34 million) according to media reports, making the 20-year-old the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier. Arsenal’s blockbuster move eclipses the previous record set by American defender Naomi… Continue reading

Nanas Malaysia dapat permintaan tinggi di New Zealand – Ahmad Zahid

WELLINGTON: New Zealand meminta Malaysia untuk meningkatkan eksport nanas susulan permintaan tinggi pasaran buah tropika itu di negara berkenaan, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Beliau berkata produk nanas Malaysia begitu istimewa dan mendapat tempat dalam kalangan penggemarnya sekali gus dilihat mampu membuka potensi besar untuk dieksport secara lebih meluas ke… Continue reading

“Need at least RM40k” – M’sian laments soaring wedding costs, sparks discussion

GETTING married is more than saying yes to one another, its become a financial affair. A Malaysian netizen recently took to Threads to break own the cost of a wedding which he lamented would cost at least RM40,000. “These days, getting married costs at least RM40,000. “Let’s be real. People used to say RM20,000 was… Continue reading

North Korea accuses Japan of military expansion ambitions

SEOUL: North Korea has accused Japan of seeking to become a major military power, citing Tokyo’s latest defence policy white paper as evidence. A foreign ministry official from Pyongyang described the document as a “war scenario for realizing its ambition for reinvasion from A to Z,“ according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The… Continue reading

Arsenal smash record to make Smith first women’s million-pound signing

Uruguay cattle investment scam founder detained in $250M fraud case

MONTEVIDEO: An Uruguayan court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Pablo Carrasco, founder of the suspected Ponzi scheme Conexion Ganadera, which collapsed last year owing millions to investors. The scheme promised profits from cattle investments in a country with three cows per person. Prosecutors confirmed Carrasco will remain detained until February 10, 2026, while investigations… Continue reading

Uruguay cattle investment scam founder detained in $250M fraud case

Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix has posted a stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance, with profits rising 45% year-over-year. The streaming giant attributed this growth to higher subscription prices and a rapidly expanding advertising business. Revenue climbed 16% to $11.1 billion for the quarter ending June 30, surpassing both analyst expectations and the company’s own projections. Net profit surged to… Continue reading

Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices

Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

RUTH CHEPNGETICH, the Kenyan who shattered the women’s marathon world record last year, has been provisionally suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday. Chepngetich, who improved the record to 2hr 09min 56sec in Chicago in October, has been suspended after testing positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide on March 14… Continue reading

Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

US House passes key crypto bills in major win for Trump administration

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has passed three major cryptocurrency bills, marking a significant legislative victory for the Trump administration. The measures include the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify regulatory oversight between the SEC and CFTC, and the GENIUS Act, which formalizes rules for stablecoins. Lawmakers approved the CLARITY Act with bipartisan support,… Continue reading

US House passes key crypto bills in major win for Trump administration

Barcelona agree sponsorship deal with DR Congo to promote tourism

DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo has agreed to pay more than 40 million euros ($46.37 million) in a sponsorship deal with Spanish soccer club Barcelona that would see a logo promoting tourism appear on some team apparel, according to a contract seen on Thursday by Reuters. The contract with Barcelona is dated June 29 and stipulates… Continue reading

US to impose 93.5% anti-dumping duty on China battery material

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 percent on imports of graphite, a crucial battery component, from China. The decision follows an investigation prompted by a petition from the American Active Anode Material Producers, a coalition of US graphite manufacturers. The US Commerce Department stated that final determinations on the duties… Continue reading

Brice’s launches new Himalayan Salt flavour

AFTER a morning of slogging away at work, mundanity sets in at midday, and we turn to snacking to seek comfort and familiarity. That brief gratification is later plagued with guilt over an unhealthy dietary choice made in the heat of the moment. Helping you make the right snacking choices, SW Food, under the EcoBrown’s… Continue reading

Sexual abuse intensifies push for child protection laws

PETALING JAYA: As children face growing risks in an increasingly digital world, the urgency to strengthen child protection in Malaysia has never been clearer, especially following the purported sexual abuse of an infant. The case, disclosed by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on Wednesday, has sparked national outrage and prompted renewed discussions on… Continue reading

England beat Sweden in sensational penalty shoot-out to reach Women’s Euro semis

ENGLAND beat Sweden 3-2 in an astonishing penalty shootout that featured 14 attempts to reach the Women’s Euros semi-finals on Thursday after the reigning champions had fought back from 2-0 down to force the game to extra time. It was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination,… Continue reading

WUG 2025: Taekwondo, swimming eye comeback as badminton begins campaign tomorrow

MALAYSIA’S quest for medals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) continues tomorrow, with attention on the taekwondo and swimming squads, as well as the badminton team, which is set to open its campaign. The taekwondo athletes will return to the mats at Messe Essen in the men’s team poomsae event, offering a chance to… Continue reading

SCCCI, Maybank in pact to drive investments in Southeast Asia, with focus on JS-SEZ

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is set to benefit from a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and Maybank Singapore Ltd. The MoU aims to enhance cross-border business collaboration and stimulate investments across Southeast Asia, with a strategic focus on Singapore, Malaysia and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic… Continue reading

E&O launches Conlay Signature Suites, optimistic on foreign demand for luxury residences

KUALA LUMPUR: Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) is banking on sustained demand for luxury residences among foreign buyers, with more than 70% of its landmark Conlay by E&O development already taken up by international purchasers, led by investors from Taiwan, China, Singapore, Japan and Western countries. The Conlay Signature Suites, the upper-tier second phase of… Continue reading

Tour de France rider faces online abuse after Pogacar crash

NORWEGIAN cyclist Tobias Johannessen has expressed deep regret after causing a crash involving Tour de France contender Tadej Pogacar during Wednesday’s stage. The incident, which occurred near the end of the 156.8km race around Toulouse, saw Pogacar hit the ground after colliding with Johannessen’s rear wheel. Despite the fall, Pogacar quickly remounted his bike, with… Continue reading

Pro-Palestinian protester arrested at Tour de France in Toulouse

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator was arrested after running onto the final stretch of the Tour de France 11th stage on Wednesday. The protester, wearing a shirt that read “Israel out of the Tour” and holding a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, breached security barriers and sprinted toward the finish line as Norway’s Jonas Abrahamsen secured victory. Race officials… Continue reading

Nestle annual coastal clean-up in Terengganu

MALAYSIA’s east coast is known for its coral reefs and rich fishing grounds that sustain biodiversity and the livelihoods of local fishing communities. However, in recent years growing plastic waste has posed increasing challenges to these fragile ecosystems, says Nestle Malaysia. From discarded packaging to ghost nets abandoned at sea, marine debris is putting pressure… Continue reading

Panasonic Malaysia launch next-gen air conditioning series

MODERN lifestyles today demand more from Malaysians – from managing higher living costs to safeguarding health and navigating environmental issues such as haze. In response, Panasonic Malaysia is stepping up to deliver meaningful innovations that truly serve the local lifestyle. Today, the company unveiled its latest breakthrough – the new X-Premium Inverter Series, a next-generation… Continue reading

Simple exercises for desk workers

MANY of us live a sedentary working lifestyle. Given the corporate nature of our fields, we are often required to be seated at our desks for extended periods. The opportunities to keep active, therefore, are limited. But there are simple and effective desk exercises you can do. Below are simple movements to improve circulation, reduce… Continue reading

SAFI breaks record with 72-Hour pickleball marathon

MALAYSIA’s No.1 halal personal care brand SAFI, in partnership with has successfully concluded a groundbreaking 72-hour non-stop pickleball marathon at Pickle Nation, Glenmarie from July 4-7, 2025. The “SAFI 72-Hour Sweat Challenge” represents Malaysia’s longest continuous pickleball marathon, with organizers targeting an entry into the Malaysia Book of Records. The initiative capitalizes on pickleball’s growing… Continue reading