July 2025 – Page 81 – Thesundailymys

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

Pembelaan mohon tempoh kemuka hujah baharu Seksyen 300(d) kes bunuh pelajar

IPOH: Pihak pembelaan dalam perbicaraan kes membabitkan pegawai kanan polis DSP Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak yang didakwa membunuh pelajar Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie, 17, dua tahun lalu, akan memfailkan hujahan bertulis baharu berkaitan Seksyen 300(d) Kanun Keseksaan. Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Afzainizam Abdul Aziz menjelaskan bahawa seksyen tersebut telah disebut semasa ucapan pembukaan kes pada… Continue reading

Pembelaan mohon tempoh kemuka hujah baharu Seksyen 300(d) kes bunuh pelajar

AGC appeals dismissal of committal bid against Isham Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has lodged an appeal against the High Court’s decision to reject its committal proceedings against former UMNO information chief Isham Jalil. The case stems from Isham’s public statements regarding the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial involving ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Isham’s lawyer, Jamie Wong, confirmed… Continue reading

Japanese businessman jailed in China for espionage sparks diplomatic tension

BEIJING: A Japanese businessman has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a Chinese court on espionage charges, further straining diplomatic ties between Tokyo and Beijing. The employee of pharmaceutical firm Astellas was detained in March 2023 and formally arrested in October before receiving the verdict this week. Japanese ambassador Kenji… Continue reading

EU urged to reassess aviation green targets amid SAF shortage

SINGAPORE: The European Union must reassess its green aviation targets due to insufficient production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Willie Walsh, IATA’s director-general, expressed doubts over the EU’s ability to meet its near-term SAF requirements, citing supply shortages and high costs. Under EU regulations,… Continue reading

Agong terima taklimat lawatan negara ke Rusia Ogos ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim menerima taklimat terperinci mengenai lawatan negara beliau ke Persekutuan Rusia yang dijadualkan pada Ogos ini. Taklimat itu disampaikan oleh Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Luar Negeri Datuk Seri Amran Mohd Zin di Istana Negara hari ini. Menurut kenyataan rasmi di laman Facebook Sultan Ibrahim, sesi taklimat berlangsung hampir satu jam.… Continue reading

Agong terima taklimat lawatan negara ke Rusia Ogos ini

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

MCMC rancang pelaksanaan NAS lebih menyeluruh hingga 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) akan melaksanakan Sistem Alamat Nasional (NAS) secara lebih menyeluruh dari tahun ini hingga 2027. Langkah ini diambil selepas fasa kajian selesai dilakukan, termasuk pembentukan pasukan petugas teknikal dan projek rintis. Ketua Bahagian Inovasi Digital dan Geospatial MCMC, Ahmad Aswadi Yusof, berkata pembangunan sistem akan dilaksanakan secara agresif… Continue reading

MCMC rancang pelaksanaan NAS lebih menyeluruh hingga 2027

Strong case for cockpit video cameras says IATA chief

SINGAPORE: The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated there is a “strong argument” for installing video cameras in airline cockpits to aid accident investigations. Willie Walsh, IATA’s director-general, made the remarks following the release of a preliminary report on last month’s Air India crash, which revealed the plane’s engine fuel switches… Continue reading

PDRM terajui NSRC perangi penipuan kewangan dalam talian

PUTRAJAYA: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) secara rasmi mengambil alih penerajuan operasi Pusat Respons Penipuan Kebangsaan (NSRC) berkuat kuasa serta-merta. Langkah ini bertujuan memperkukuh tindak balas terhadap jenayah penipuan kewangan dalam talian yang semakin membimbangkan. Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, menjelaskan bahawa keputusan ini telah dipersetujui oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.… Continue reading

PDRM terajui NSRC perangi penipuan kewangan dalam talian

US seizes $10M in crypto from Sinaloa cartel in major drug raids

WASHINGTON: US drug enforcement agents seized over $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel during nationwide raids targeting fentanyl and methamphetamine operations. The crackdown also recovered 44 million fentanyl pills and thousands of pounds of narcotics since January, according to the US Department of Justice. The Sinaloa cartel, designated as a global terrorist… Continue reading

US seizes $10M in crypto from Sinaloa cartel in major drug raids

US to build Philippine boat repair hubs near South China Sea

MANILA: The US Navy will construct two vessel repair facilities in the western Philippines, including one approximately 240 kilometres east of the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, the US embassy announced. The move comes amid ongoing territorial tensions between Manila and Beijing over the strategic waterway. One facility will be located… Continue reading

Foreign national remanded 7 days for fatal Johor Bahru restaurant shooting

JOHOR BAHRU: A 65-year-old foreign national has been remanded for seven days in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at a restaurant in Taman Setia Indah on January 8. The suspect was arrested yesterday at around 4.30 pm in the Johor Bahru city centre, according to Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub… Continue reading

APMM tahan vesel nelayan tangkap ikan luar zon di Mersing

JOHOR BAHRU: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM) berjaya menahan sebuah vesel nelayan tempatan bersama lima kru selepas disyaki melakukan aktiviti penangkapan ikan di luar zon yang dibenarkan. Kejadian itu berlaku kira-kira 4.5 batu nautika tenggara Pulau Tinggi, Mersing. Menurut Pengarah Zon Maritim Mersing, Komander Maritim Suhaizan Saadin, tangkapan dibuat hasil rondaan susulan aduan awam mengenai… Continue reading

APMM tahan vesel nelayan tangkap ikan luar zon di Mersing

Iceland volcano erupts again near Reykjavik, ninth since 2023

REYKJAVIK: A volcano erupted on Wednesday in Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, marking the ninth such event since late 2023. Weather authorities confirmed the eruption began just before 4:00 am local time, with live footage showing lava flowing from a ground fissure. The nearby fishing village of Grindavik was evacuated, along with the popular tourist destination, the… Continue reading

Tiga beregu campuran Malaysia mara ke pusingan kedua Terbuka Jepun 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Tiga beregu campuran Malaysia menunjukkan prestasi memberangsangkan pada hari pertama Terbuka Jepun 2025 dengan mara ke pusingan kedua di Gimnasium Metropolitan, Tokyo. Gandingan Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie mengatasi pasangan Thailand, Ruttanapak Oupthong-Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat, dalam dua set mudah 21-15, 21-10. Pasangan keenam dunia itu akan berdepan gandingan Denmark, Mads Vestergaard-Christine Busch, pada pusingan… Continue reading

Tiga beregu campuran Malaysia mara ke pusingan kedua Terbuka Jepun 2025

Everton signs Bournemouth keeper Mark Travers for £4m

EVERTON have completed the signing of Irish goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth in a deal reportedly worth £4 million. The 26-year-old has agreed to a four-year contract with the Premier League side, which will move into its new stadium at the start of the upcoming season. Travers expressed his excitement about joining Everton, stating, “I’m… Continue reading

Pendaratan ikan yu Malaysia melebihi 5,600 tan metrik pada 2024

PUTRAJAYA: Sebanyak 5,610.55 tan metrik ikan yu telah direkodkan mendarat di perairan Malaysia sepanjang 2024, menurut statistik terkini Jabatan Perikanan (DOF). Ketua Pengarah DOF Datuk Adnan Hussain menyatakan Sarawak mencatat jumlah tertinggi iaitu 2,208.90 tan metrik, diikuti Perak (994.04 tan metrik) dan Kelantan (783.99 tan metrik). Adnan menekankan pentingnya pengukuhan pemantauan dan pengurusan sumber perikanan… Continue reading

Pendaratan ikan yu Malaysia melebihi 5,600 tan metrik pada 2024

Trump umum tarif 19% ke atas eksport Indonesia ke AS

NEW YORK: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump pada Selasa mengumumkan bahawa Indonesia akan dikenakan tarif sebanyak 19 peratus ke atas semua barangan dieksport ke AS, manakala eksport AS ke Indonesia akan bebas daripada halangan tarif dan bukan tarif, lapor Xinhua. Trump berkata di platform Truth Social bahawa beliau telah “memuktamadkan satu Perjanjian penting dengan… Continue reading

Trump umum tarif 19% ke atas eksport Indonesia ke AS

Jordan Henderson joins Brentford on free transfer from Ajax

ENGLAND midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed for Brentford on a free transfer, marking his return to the Premier League after stints with Ajax and Al-Ettifaq. The 35-year-old agreed to a two-year deal with the Bees, expressing his excitement about competing in the English top flight once again. Henderson, who left Liverpool in 2023, said, “After… Continue reading

New Zealand rethinks housing bailouts amid climate change risks

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the impact of climate change. The government has often stepped in after natural disasters to buy properties, spending billions of dollars in recent years as climate change-driven severe weather events increase in… Continue reading

CIA features Malaysian coins at intelligence memorial

THREE Malaysian coins have captured attention after being highlighted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency in their weekly artefact presentation on their official X social media platform. The featured currency includes coins valued at 20 sen (minted in 2018), 10 sen (from 2017), and 5 sen (also from 2018). These coins were found positioned… Continue reading

Jorge Jesus named new Al Nassr coach to partner with Ronaldo

PORTUGUESE football manager Jorge Jesus has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The club confirmed the news on social media, stating, “It’s official: Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new Head Coach of Al Nassr.” Jesus, 70, returns to Saudi football after being dismissed by Al Hilal… Continue reading

CIA features Malaysian coins at intelligence memorial

Oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan hit by drone attacks for third time

DUBAI: Oilfields in Iraq’s Kurdistan semi-autonomous region were attacked for a third day on Wednesday as bomb-laden drones targeted DNO-operated fields in the Zakho border area, according to the region’s counter-terrorism service. The attack did not result in any casualties but caused material damages, the service posted on Facebook. Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO… Continue reading

Indonesia secures US trade deal after tough negotiations

JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Wednesday it had reached a trade deal with the United States after an “extraordinary struggle” in negotiations which resulted in a reduction of proposed U.S. tariff rates on Indonesian goods to 19% from 32%. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a deal had been struck after he spoke to Indonesian… Continue reading

Jon Rahm confident to end Spain’s British Open drought

Jon Rahm expressed strong confidence ahead of his attempt to break Spain’s 37-year British Open title drought as the 153rd edition begins at Royal Portrush. The two-time major champion could become only the second Spaniard to claim the Claret Jug after Seve Ballesteros, who won it three times. Rahm arrives in Northern Ireland following a… Continue reading

Bahrain and US firms sign $17 billion deals to boost economic ties

BAHRAINI and U.S. companies signed a series of agreements worth approximately $17 billion, aimed at strengthening economic ties and advancing cooperation across key sectors, Bahrain’s state news agency BNA reported on Wednesday. The deals span sectors such as aviation, technology, industry, and investment. Among the agreements, Cisco Systems will provide digital solutions for Bahrain’s government… Continue reading

Iceland volcano erupts again near Reykjavik in 12th outbreak

COPENHAGEN: A volcano erupted in south-west Iceland on Wednesday, the country’s meteorological office said, marking the latest in a series of outbreaks near the capital in recent years. Often referred to as a land of ice and fire, the North Atlantic island nation with its many glaciers and volcanoes has now seen a dozen eruptions… Continue reading

Trump to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Qatar PM amid ongoing talks

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Wednesday to discuss negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire deal, Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X. Israeli and Hamas negotiators have been taking part in the latest round of ceasefire talks in Doha since July 6, discussing a U.S.-backed… Continue reading

Trump to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Qatar PM amid ongoing talks

Danish athletes warned against nicotine pouches for health risks

TEAM Denmark, the national elite sports organisation, has issued a warning to athletes over the rising use of nicotine pouches, stating they harm both health and performance. Reports indicate that athletes across multiple sports, including golf, ice hockey, and equestrian events, are increasingly using these products during training and competitions. Majke Jorgensen, a nutritionist at… Continue reading

Danish athletes warned against nicotine pouches for health risks

Bipartisan select committees reduce tension among MPs says Johari

PETALING JAYA: The formation of 10 Dewan Rakyat Special Select Committees (JKPK) two years ago has played a key role in easing political tensions among Members of Parliament, according to Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. He noted that the inclusion of both government and opposition MPs in these committees promotes collective decision-making. Johari explained… Continue reading

OTSM’s RM2 bil investment boosts Sarawak’s tech hub ambition

BINTULU: OCI Tokuyama Semiconductor Materials Sdn Bhd (OTSM) has committed RM2 billion to build a semiconductor-grade polysilicon plant at Samalaju Industrial Park, marking a strategic leap for Sarawak’s role in the global semiconductor industry. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the joint venture between South Korea’s OCI Company Ltd and Japan’s Tokuyama… Continue reading

Malaysia ensures trade deals align with economic reforms and growth policies

KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains committed to ensuring all trade agreements align with the country’s economic reforms and sustainable growth policies. Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz emphasised that any deal must avoid negative long-term consequences for the public and industries. “Catchy, feel-good headlines last a few days,… Continue reading

Malaysia ensures trade deals align with economic reforms and growth policies

EU’s green fuel mandate costly with little environmental gain, says IATA

SINGAPORE: The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday stepped up criticism of the European Union’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there remain low. “The idea that you’re buying sustainable fuel and then transporting it to use in Europe isn’t the right way to… Continue reading

EU’s green fuel mandate costly with little environmental gain, says IATA

Malaysia launches data-driven border security index for enhanced safety

PUTRAJAYA: The National Border Security Index (IKSN), a new annual benchmark to assess Malaysia’s border security, was officially launched today. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the initiative, developed by the Malaysian Institute of Public Safety (IPSOM) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). The index provides a data-driven evaluation of the performance,… Continue reading