July 2025 – Page 80 – Thesundailymys

MAA: Impact of US tariffs on local auto parts industry yet to be felt

KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic automotive industry has yet to feel the impact of US tariffs on vehicle parts, according to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain. He said any potential cost increases or supply disruptions would likely only begin to materialise in about six months. “We haven’t seen any impact so far.… Continue reading

Polis sahkan aktiviti bogel dalam program motivasi e-HATI di Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Polis Selangor mengesahkan adanya aktiviti kelucahan melibatkan perlakuan bogel oleh peserta dalam sebuah program motivasi rumah tangga di sebuah pusat konvensyen di sini pada tahun lepas. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Hussein Omar Khan berkata siasatan mendapati empat individu terlibat dalam adegan yang dipanggil ‘rebirth’ semasa acara ‘Queens Night’ dalam program tersebut. Program yang… Continue reading

Melaka police seize 351 airsoft pistols in toy store raid

MELAKA: Police seized 351 airsoft pistols valued at over RM105,000 during a raid on a toy shop in Cheng Technology Park. The operation led to the arrest of a 42-year-old caretaker, as the store lacked a valid licence for selling imitation weapons under Section 36 of the Arms Act 1960. State police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi… Continue reading

Woman arrested for assaulting boy in Mantin grocery store

MANTIN: Police have detained a 30-year-old woman for reportedly attacking an 11-year-old boy at a grocery store in the Sri Palma Villa residential area. The incident occurred yesterday and was reported to authorities at 3.28 pm. According to Nilai district police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim, the boy was buying a drink when the suspect… Continue reading

MAA: xEV penetration in Malaysia set to reach 9.6% by end of this year

KUALA LUMPUR: The penetration of xEVs in Malaysia is projected to reach 9.6% by the end of this year, driven by the launch of new models and increased consumer interest. Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain said xEVs accounted for 8.6% of total vehicle sales in the first half of 2025. “We’ve… Continue reading

Polis mohon bantuan kesan remaja hilang di Gelang Patah

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis memohon bantuan orang ramai bagi mengesan seorang remaja perempuan berusia 17 tahun yang dilaporkan hilang sejak Isnin lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Iskandar Puteri ACP M. Kumarasan berkata R. Sue Farieda dilaporkan hilang kira-kira 4 petang dan kali terakhir dilihat berada di sebuah restoran di Gelang Patah. Remaja itu mempunyai ciri-ciri fizikal seperti… Continue reading

Polis siasat kes pecah rumah di Kubang Kerian melalui rakaman CCTV

KOTA BHARU: Polis sedang meneliti rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) bagi mengesan suspek terlibat dalam dua kes pecah rumah di kawasan Kubang Kerian. Kejadian dilaporkan berlaku kira-kira pukul 11 malam, Isnin lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Bharu ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud berkata, kes pertama disiasat di bawah Seksyen 457 Kanun Keseksaan manakala kes kedua mengikut… Continue reading

Selangor Sultan chairs 269th Meeting of Conference of Rulers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today chaired the 269th meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara here. The meeting was attended by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail; the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah; the Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah; and… Continue reading

Ethiopia arrests 82 suspected members of Islamic State group

NAIROBI: More than 80 suspected members of the Islamic State group have been arrested across Ethiopia, state media said, claiming they intended to carry out a “terror mission”. The 82 individuals were trained in neighbouring Somali Puntland region, according to state outlet Fana Media Corporation, which cited a statement from the National Intelligence and Security… Continue reading

Navy’s eastern fleet receives four high-speed interceptor boats

SANDAKAN: The Royal Malaysian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Command has strengthened its maritime security capabilities with the addition of four high-speed interceptor boats. The FIC G2000 MKII vessels, equipped with advanced weaponry, were officially handed over in a ceremony attended by Defence Ministry officials. The new boats feature a Remote Control Weapon Station and a 12.7mm… Continue reading

Stellantis pulls plug on hydrogen fuel cell vans

PARIS: Jeep-maker Stellantis said Wednesday it was pulling the plug on plans to build light vans using hydrogen fuel cells, saying it saw no prospects for it to be commercially viable. The company, whose stable of brands also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, had planned to begin serial production of commercial vans equipped with hydrogen… Continue reading

Death toll from southern Syria violence rises to 248: monitor

DAMASCUS: At least 248 people have been killed in southern Syria’s Sweida province following several days of clashes that triggered the deployment of government forces, a war monitor said on Wednesday. Sporadic fighting persisted despite the Syrian defence ministry announcing a ceasefire on Tuesday after government forces entered the Druze-majority city due to deadly clashes… Continue reading

Cambodia arrests over 200 Vietnam citizens in cyberscam crackdown

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian authorities have arrested more than 200 Vietnamese nationals in internet scam centre raids, police said Wednesday, as Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered a crackdown on cybercrime sweatshops. The United Nations has described Southeast Asia as the “ground zero” of scam centres, where workers typically use romance or business cons to defraud social… Continue reading

Pahang leads East Coast with RM4 bln investments in 1H 2025

KUANTAN: Pahang has emerged as the top investment destination in the East Coast, securing RM4 billion in realised investments for the first half of 2025. The figure surpasses Terengganu (RM1.3 billion) and Kelantan (RM1.1 billion), reinforcing the state’s economic momentum. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail highlighted that Pahang also attracted RM3.5 billion… Continue reading

Man City sign record £1 billion Puma kit deal

Manchester City have secured a historic £1 billion kit deal with Puma, marking the most lucrative agreement of its kind in Premier League history. The 10-year contract, reportedly worth £100 million annually, surpasses Manchester United’s £90 million yearly deal with Adidas. The partnership extension follows City’s initial £65 million per year agreement with Puma in… Continue reading

‘Tomyam Malaysia’ restaurant opens in India, goes viral

The name ‘Tomyam Malaysia’ has recently gone viral on TikTok after an Indian national recently set up his restaurant featuring Malaysian and Thai cuisine concepts in his country. In a video posted by TikTok user kani.boy47, it shows the Indian national presenting his restaurant located in Panaikulam, Tamil Nadu and its similar to mamak restaurant… Continue reading

Malaysia ready to lead, build a more resilient and healthier world: Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is striving to establish itself as a global healthcare hub, underpinned by industrial reform, international partnerships and growing trade diplomacy. “It is a declaration that Malaysia is ready to lead, collaborate and build a healthier, more resilient future not just for our nation, but for the world,“ Investment, Trade and Industry Minister… Continue reading

Pahang KPDN seizes 17,000 litres of diesel in Ops Tiris

KUANTAN: The Pahang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has seized 17,000 litres of diesel and a skid tank worth over RM53,000 in an operation targeting illegal diesel storage in Indera Mahkota 8. The raid, conducted under Ops Tiris, also led to the arrest of six foreign workers suspected of transporting the… Continue reading

Israel warns Syria to withdraw forces from Druze areas or face escalation

JERUSALEM: Israel has warned it will intensify military strikes in Syria unless Damascus withdraws its forces from the southern Sweida region, where violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin tribes have erupted. Defence Minister Israel Katz demanded Syrian troops stop intervening in the unrest, stating, “Israel will not abandon the Druze in Syria and will enforce… Continue reading

Gaza aid point stampede leaves 20 dead amid chaos

GAZA CITY: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported 20 fatalities at an aid distribution point in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on Wednesday, attributing the deaths to armed agitators within the crowd. The US- and Israel-backed organisation stated that 19 victims died in a stampede while one was stabbed during a chaotic surge. A medical source at… Continue reading

Late Sukma weightlifter’s family receives Perkeso benefits in Kuala Nerus

KUALA NERUS: The family of former Malaysia Games (SUKMA) weightlifting athlete Siti Noralyaa Mat Marzuki, who passed away last Saturday due to breast cancer, has received survivor’s pension benefits from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). Perkeso Terengganu director Suhara Mustaffa confirmed that the late athlete’s parents and four younger siblings, aged between eight and 16,… Continue reading

Japan hits record 21.5 million tourists in first half of 2025

TOKYO: Japan set a new tourism record with 21.5 million visitors in the first six months of 2025, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last year. Official data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) confirmed the milestone, though arrivals from Hong Kong fell sharply due to unfounded earthquake fears. “The… Continue reading

Harimau Malaya withdraws from CAFA Nations Cup 2025

THE Harimau Malaya squad has officially withdrawn from the 2025 Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, citing logistical and player availability challenges. The tournament, originally set for August 29 to September 8, was rescheduled outside the FIFA international window, complicating preparations. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the decision, stating that clubs are… Continue reading

Malaysia, New Zealand agree to deepen cooperation in halal industry

WELLINGTON: Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to deepen cooperation in the global halal industry through several strategic measures, including the alignment of certification standards, joint research efforts, and the enhancement of halal assurance frameworks. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is currently on a working visit to the island country,… Continue reading

Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukraine despite Trump peace warning

KYIV: Russia escalated its military offensive against Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and a ballistic missile in a series of overnight attacks. The strikes resulted in at least one fatality and left more than two dozen wounded, with critical infrastructure damaged in multiple regions. Ukrainian officials reported that over 400 drones were deployed, alongside an… Continue reading

China YouTuber fined RM800 for trespassing Malaysia Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: A part-time YouTuber from China has been fined RM800 for trespassing into the Malaysian Parliament compound. The 25-year-old, Li Zhechen, pleaded guilty to the offence under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959. Magistrate M.S. Arunjothy handed down the sentence, with an alternative of one month’s jail if the fine is unpaid.… Continue reading

Britain lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after safety improvements

ISLAMABAD: Britain has removed restrictions on Pakistani airlines, marking the end of a five-year ban imposed on the country’s national carrier. The decision follows significant improvements in aviation safety standards, according to the UK embassy in Islamabad. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was barred from operating flights to Britain in June 2020, shortly after one of… Continue reading

Sungai Pulai helicopter wreckage removal to start tomorrow

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The operation to retrieve the wreckage of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) helicopter that crashed into Sungai Pulai is set to commence at 8 am tomorrow. This follows a coordination meeting involving multiple agencies today. The meeting was led by Johor Internal Security and Public Order Department chief SAC Muhd Zailani Abdullah and… Continue reading

US deports five Asian, Caribbean migrants to Eswatini over violent crimes

WASHINGTON: The United States has deported five migrants from Asian and Caribbean nations to Eswatini, a small African kingdom, following their convictions for violent crimes. The individuals, originally from Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Vietnam, and Yemen, were removed after their home countries refused their repatriation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the deportees were… Continue reading

US deports 5 Asian, Caribbean migrants to Eswatini over violent crimes

Peranan pengamal komunikasi mudahkan isu kompleks – Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: Pengamal Komunikasi memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu menjadikan isu-isu rumit dan abstrak dalam komunikasi masa kini lebih mudah difahami dan dekat dengan nilai kemanusiaan, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Dalam ucapan rakaman sempena Hari Perhubungan Awam Sedunia (WPRD) 2025, Fahmi berkata dalam era masa kini, ketika khalayak semakin vokal dan berteraskan nilai,… Continue reading

Pasangan suami isteri direman tiga hari dalam kes program motivasi rumah tangga

SHAH ALAM: Pasangan suami isteri yang juga pengasas program motivasi rumah tangga antara enam individu yang direman selama tiga hari bagi membantu siasatan kes penganjuran program dengan pengisian didakwa tidak bermoral. Perintah reman dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Ameera Mastura Khamis di sini hari ini. Kesemua suspek berusia antara 26 hingga 47 tahun itu direman bagi membantu… Continue reading

Wanita OKU ditahan cederakan kanak-kanak lelaki di Mantin

SEREMBAN: Seorang wanita tempatan berusia 30 tahun ditahan polis selepas disyaki mencederakan kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 11 tahun di sebuah kedai runcit di kawasan perumahan Sri Palma Villa, Mantin, Nilai. Ketua Polis Daerah Nilai, Supt Abdul Malik Hasim, berkata laporan diterima pada 3.28 petang semalam daripada ibu mangsa yang mendakwa anaknya dipukul dan diugut oleh suspek.… Continue reading

Malaysia tegas larang aktiviti rekrut, kumpul dana keganasan

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia tidak akan sesekali membenarkan mana-mana pihak menjadikan negara ini sebagai platform merekrut atau mengutip dana bagi aktiviti keganasan. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata pihaknya tidak akan berkompromi terhadap sebarang aktiviti sedemikian, walaupun sasaran kumpulan terlibat adalah untuk menggugat kerajaan negara asal mereka. Beliau berkata demikian ketika mengulas kejayaan Polis… Continue reading

Couple and four remanded over marriage motivation event in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: A husband and wife, founders of a family motivation programme, are among six individuals remanded for three days to assist investigations into a motivational event allegedly featuring immoral activities. Magistrate Ameera Mastura Khamis issued the remand order against the suspects, comprising four women and two men aged between 26 and 47. The case… Continue reading

2,467 kes keganasan rumah tangga direkod dari Januari hingga April

KUALA TERENGGANU: Sebanyak 2,467 kes keganasan rumah tangga direkodkan di seluruh negara bagi tempoh Januari hingga April tahun ini. Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad berkata hasil kajian menunjukkan suri rumah merupakan golongan paling tinggi menjadi mangsa keganasan rumah tangga. “Tetapi mungkin ada sesetengah, mereka tidak sedar pun sedang… Continue reading

Lelaki warga asing direman tujuh hari kes tembak mati di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang lelaki warga asing berusia 65 tahun direman tujuh hari bagi membantu siasatan kes tembak mati seorang lelaki di sebuah kedai makan di Taman Setia Indah pada 8 Januari lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Johor Bahru Selatan ACP Raub Selamat mengesahkan tangkapan itu dibuat sekitar 4.30 petang semalam di pusat bandar raya Johor Bahru.… Continue reading

Waris bekas atlet SUKMA terima faedah PERKESO di Kuala Nerus

KUALA NERUS: Nasib keluarga bekas atlet angkat berat Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) Terengganu, Allahyarham Siti Noralyaa Mat Marzuki, yang meninggal dunia akibat kanser payudara Sabtu lepas, terbela setelah menerima faedah Pencen Penakat daripada Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO). Pengarah PERKESO Terengganu, Suhara Mustaffa, menyatakan bahawa waris termasuk ibu bapa dan empat adik Allahyarham yang berusia antara lapan… Continue reading

Polis bantu mudahkan himpunan Turun Anwar kata Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) akan membantu memudahkan penganjuran Himpunan Turun Anwar yang dijadualkan berlangsung di ibu negara pada 26 Julai ini, kata Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Beliau berkata langkah itu diambil bagi memastikan keselamatan dan ketenteraman peserta terjamin walaupun penganjur tidak lagi diwajibkan memohon kebenaran daripada pihak polis. Ini susulan… Continue reading

Jabatan Peguam Negara fail rayuan prosiding komital Isham Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) telah memfailkan notis rayuan berhubung keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi yang menolak prosiding komital terhadap bekas Ketua Penerangan UMNO Isham Jalil. Kes ini berkaitan kenyataan beliau mengenai kes 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) membabitkan bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Peguam Jamie Wong, yang mewakili Isham, mengesahkan bahawa pihaknya telah… Continue reading

Lamborghini Temerario unleashed in Malaysia – RM1.35mil

LAMBORGHINI Kuala Lumpur has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Lamborghini Temerario, which replaces the iconic Huracán, marking its electrified Malaysian launch, joining the Revuelto. Originally launched at Monterey Car Week in August 2024, the Temerario has now made its Southeast Asian debut in one of Lamborghini’s most important emerging markets. Presented in a striking Blu… Continue reading

Government urged to ban drug-laced vape products in Malaysia

KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to introduce strict laws prohibiting vape products laced with illegal substances like synthetic drugs. Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah highlighted the growing misuse of vape, particularly among young people, as a serious public health issue. “Vape was initially promoted as… Continue reading

Youtuber warga China didenda RM800 ceroboh kawasan Parlimen

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang penggiat YouTube separuh masa dari China, Li Zhechen, 25, didenda RM800 oleh Mahkamah Majistret di sini selepas mengaku bersalah menceroboh kawasan Parlimen Malaysia. Hukuman itu dijatuhkan oleh Majistret M.S Arunjothy sebagai pengajaran kepada tertuduh dan orang ramai. Li didakwa melanggar Seksyen 5(1) Akta Kawasan Larangan dan Tempat Larangan 1959 setelah memasuki kawasan… Continue reading

Lelaki ditahan cuba seludup 500 liter petrol subsidi di Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Seorang lelaki berusia 32 tahun ditahan disyaki cuba menyeludup 500 liter petrol bersubsidi ke negara jiran dalam operasi khas di Simpang 4 Cherang, Kota Bharu. Kejadian berlaku pada Isnin lepas selepas penguat kuasa mengesan kenderaan mencurigakan di sebuah stesen minyak. Menurut Pengarah Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Kelantan Azman Ismail,… Continue reading

822 babi dijangkiti ASF dilupuskan di Tasek Gelugor

TASEK GELUGOR: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Pulau Pinang (JPVPP) telah melupuskan 822 ekor babi yang dijangkiti Demam Babi Afrika (ASF) di tiga ladang ternakan di Kampung Selamat. Menurut Pengarah JPVPP, Dr. Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, sebanyak 578 babi hidup dimatikan sebelum ditanam manakala 244 lagi yang telah mati turut dilupuskan. “Semua babi sama ada mati sendiri… Continue reading

Kerani syarikat pelancongan direman atas dakwaan dokumen palsu

SEREMBAN: Seorang kerani syarikat pelancongan di ibu negara direman tujuh hari bermula hari ini bagi membantu siasatan kes didakwa mengemukakan butiran palsu berkaitan tuntutan bayaran kad kredit syarikat. Jumlah yang terlibat mencecah RM55,000 bagi tempahan hotel yang didakwa untuk kepentingan peribadi. Perintah reman dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Fairuz Syuhada Amran selepas permohonan dibuat oleh Suruhanjaya Pencegahan… Continue reading

Agong kurnia biasiswa kepada 13 penuntut IPT 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim berkenan mengurniakan Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2025 kepada 13 penuntut Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT) dalam satu majlis di Istana Negara hari ini. Daripada jumlah tersebut, 10 penerima melanjutkan pengajian di peringkat Doktor Falsafah (PhD) manakala tiga lagi di peringkat Sarjana (penyelidikan). Antara penerima biasiswa PhD ialah Mohamad… Continue reading

BMW teases hardcore track-focused M2 package for 2025

BMW is preparing to push its compact performance offering even further with the unveiling of a new track-oriented upgrade for the second-generation M2. Though the current model is still relatively fresh, the German automaker appears keen to expand the M2 range with a package designed to maximise its circuit capabilities while remaining road-legal. The latest… Continue reading

Four firms appointed for private vehicle ownership inspections in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Transport has appointed four companies to conduct Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre (PPKM) services specifically for Change of Ownership Inspections (M.V.15) for private vehicles. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook stated that this move aims to expand inspection service availability and ease public access. Previously, vehicle owners had only one option—PUSPAKOM—for mandatory… Continue reading

JKPK Dewan Rakyat berjaya kurangkan ketegangan antara ahli Parlimen

PETALING JAYA: Penubuhan 10 Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas (JKPK) Dewan Rakyat sejak dua tahun lalu berjaya mengurangkan ketegangan dalam kalangan Ahli Parlimen. Menurut Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul, keanggotaan JKPK yang merangkumi wakil kerajaan dan pembangkang membantu mewujudkan keputusan bersama. “Apabila anda menjadi ahli Jawatankuasa Pilihan, sebarang keputusan yang dibuat dalam jawatankuasa… Continue reading