July 2025 – Page 84 – Thesundailymys

LA Galaxy vs Austin FC: MLS cellar dwellers clash in crucial match

THE Los Angeles Galaxy and Austin FC face off in a pivotal MLS encounter as both teams look to climb out of the Western Conference basement. The Galaxy, despite recent improvements, remain at the bottom of the table, while Austin FC struggles to find goals. Austin FC has scored a league-low 15 goals in 21… Continue reading

Bursa Malaysia flat in early trade after downbeat Wall St performance

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia made a flat start on Wednesday, following the downbeat performance on Wall Street overnight. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched down 0.29 of a point, or 0.02 per cent, to 1,525.11 from Tuesday’s close of 1,525.40. The benchmark index opened 1.63 points lower at 1,523.77. The… Continue reading

Bursa Malaysia flat in early trade after downbeat Wall St performance

2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5–5.5% amid tariff rush – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of impending tariff in August. Putra Business School Associate Professor Dr Ahmed… Continue reading

2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5–5.5% amid tariff rush – Economists

Trump intervenes to resolve crypto legislation deadlock in US

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped in to broker an agreement among Republican lawmakers after a snag cast doubt on the fate of long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation that would mark a major victory for the digital assets sector. A failed procedural vote in the House of Representatives earlier on Tuesday sent shares of crypto… Continue reading

US military to withdraw 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of half of the 4,000 National Guard troops who had been sent to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel during a spate of protests last month, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision owed to the success of… Continue reading

Trump executive order to expand retirement plan access to private markets

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order in the coming days designed to help make private-market investments more available to U.S. retirement plans, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Trump order would instruct the U.S. Labor Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission… Continue reading

Malaysia considers Maori model to amend Aboriginal Peoples Act

WELLINGTON: The Malaysian government is reviewing the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) after 71 years, with plans to incorporate elements from New Zealand’s Maori empowerment model. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted key areas for reform, including land ownership, education access, and financial support for indigenous entrepreneurs. Ahmad Zahid noted… Continue reading

US tariffs may hit Embraer like pandemic, CEO warns

SAO PAULO: The 50% tariff that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose on Brazilian exports starting in August could hammer the revenue of planemaker Embraer like the Covid-19 pandemic did, its CEO warned on Tuesday, flagging risks to U.S. partners. Francisco Gomes Neto told reporters the tariffs would amount to a trade embargo on… Continue reading

Melaka AADK reports 87% recovery rate in drug rehabilitation

MELAKA: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) in Melaka recorded an 87 per cent recovery rate among its clients last year, marking an improvement from 85 per cent in 2023. State AADK director Noor Azrimah Ahmad attributed the rise to effective rehabilitation programmes and strong support systems. The recovery rate exceeded the national target of 75… Continue reading

Israel strikes Syria to protect Druze amid ceasefire violations

SWEIDA: Israel carried out strikes against Syrian government forces in southwestern Syria for a second day on Tuesday, vowing to keep the area demilitarized and to protect the Druze minority as deadly clashes continued in the region at the Israeli frontier. A Reuters reporter said they heard drones and at least four strikes over the… Continue reading

Trump says US will engage China ‘in very friendly fashion’ on trade

PITTSBURGH: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday lauded a new trade deal signed with Indonesia and said the United States would be fighting China “in a very friendly fashion.” Trump told an energy summit at Carnegie Mellon University that other trade deals could be reached, including potentially with India. Trump has launched a global trade… Continue reading

US and allies set August deadline for Iran nuclear deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the UK agreed in a phone call on Monday to set the end of August as the de facto deadline for reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, Axios reported, citing three sources. If no deal is reached by that deadline, the… Continue reading

US Senate votes on Trump foreign aid cuts, PEPFAR funding preserved

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate is due to begin voting on Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s request to slash billions in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting previously approved by Congress, the latest test of Trump’s control over his fellow Republicans. However, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told reporters it will no… Continue reading

Deadline pressure no excuse to break journalistic ethics, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Media practitioners covering the tragic bus crash involving students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on June 9 came under fire from netizens who accused them of attempting to sensationalise the incident. They believed the journalists should have shown greater sensitivity toward the victims’ families when reporting on the tragedy, which claimed 15… Continue reading

Trump’s UN envoy pick Waltz vows to counter China’s influence

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations needs reform and the United States must have a strong voice to counter China, Mike Waltz, U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to be his U.N. envoy, said on Tuesday, adding that he is “confident we can make the U.N. great again.” Waltz – a retired Army Green Beret and former… Continue reading

Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the United States. At 8 am, the ringgit dipped to 4.2480/2575 against the greenback, compared to Tuesday’s close of 4.2395/2440. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam… Continue reading

Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade

US demands probe into American’s death in West Bank

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday he has asked Israel to “aggressively” investigate the death of an American citizen who was beaten to death in the West Bank. “There must be accountability for this criminal and terrorist act. Saif was just 20 yrs old,“ Huckabee said in a post on X. The… Continue reading

Brazilian beef exporters reassess US shipments after 50% tariff hike

RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO: Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil last week, Roberto Perosa, president of Brazilian beef lobby ABIEC, said. The United States is Brazil’s second most important beef products market after China, according… Continue reading

Grand Canyon wildfire grows 50% after destroying historic lodge

A wildfire in tinder-dry forest on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grew around 50% on Tuesday after it destroyed dozens of buildings, prompting public outrage that it was left to burn for a week before firefighters tried to fully extinguish it. The so-called Dragon Bravo Fire swelled to 8,570 acres (3,468 hectares) after… Continue reading

Former Nigeria president Buhari laid to rest in Katsina with national honours

KATSINA (Nigeria): Nigeria’s former President Muhammad Buhari was buried on Tuesday in the backyard of his home in northern Katsina state, as residents climbed trees to bid farewell to the 82-year-old. Buhari ruled Africa’s most populous nation between 2015 and 2023 and died in a London hospital on Sunday after an undisclosed illness. He was… Continue reading

MAIDAM empowers asnaf through education and entrepreneurship in Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIDAM) has successfully uplifted asnaf communities through targeted education and entrepreneurship programmes, breaking cycles of poverty. Associate Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan, MAIDAM’s chief executive officer, highlighted the council’s strategic partnerships with universities and private hospitals. These collaborations enable asnaf students to train in… Continue reading

M’sian shocked by RM7.9k road tax after buying RM35k Lexus without proper research

ONE Malaysian recently learnt a valuable lesson after purchasing a RM35,000 used Lexus last year — only to be hit with a hefty road tax during renewal. According to a post on Threads by @lanuntech, his friend had allegedly paid for the car with cash without asking about the cost of the annual road tax,… Continue reading

Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia goods as EU prepares retaliation

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were in the works as he continued to press for what he views as better terms with trading partners and ways to shrink a huge… Continue reading

Pentagon aims to boost US rare earth supply with local firms

THE U.S. Department of Defense plans to continue investing in critical minerals projects to ensure a diverse American supply of the building blocks for weapons and many electronics, a defense official told Reuters on Tuesday. The Pentagon signed a multibillion-dollar deal last week to become the largest shareholder in rare earths producer MP Materials and… Continue reading

Trump to meet Starmer in Scotland for trade talks during golf visit

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he expects to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Aberdeen, Scotland, later this month to refine a U.S.-British trade deal. A White House official said Trump plans to visit his golf properties in Scotland late this month, recreating a trip he made in 2016 during his… Continue reading

Trump warns Zelenskiy against targeting Moscow amid Ukraine conflict

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should not target Moscow and that Russian President Vladimir Putin should agree to a ceasefire deal by a 50-day deadline or sanctions will kick in. His comments came after The Financial Times, citing people briefed on discussions, reported on Tuesday that Trump… Continue reading

Ada Hegerberg leads Norway’s Euro 2025 charge against Italy

ADA Hegerberg is back in the spotlight as Norway gears up for their Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final against Italy. The Lyon striker, who recently reclaimed her place in the national team after a five-year absence, is determined to lead her country to their first major trophy since the 2000 Olympics. Hegerberg has been instrumental in… Continue reading

Ada Hegerberg leads Norway’s Euro 2025 charge against Italy

Nvidia’s AI chip resumption to China tied to rare earths talks

WASHINGTON/BEIJING/HONG KONG: Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chips to China is part of the United States’ negotiations on rare earths, US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said on Tuesday, and comes days after its CEO met U.S. President Donald Trump. “We put that in the trade deal with the magnets,“ Lutnick told Reuters,… Continue reading

Nvidia’s AI chip resumption to China tied to rare earths talks

Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic medals design unveiled in Venice

THE medals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were revealed, showcasing a design that honours athletes and their support teams. Organisers emphasised the theme of unity, with each medal symbolising the collaboration between competitors and those behind their success. Raffaella Panie, brand director for the organising committee, stated, “We celebrate the strength found in difference:… Continue reading

Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic medals design unveiled in Venice

Pogacar shares Tour de France week two expectations and strategy

DEFENDING champion Tadej Pogacar has shared his thoughts on the crucial second week of the Tour de France, describing it as fast-paced and decisive despite being shorter than the first. Speaking on the rest day, the Slovenian cyclist revealed his expectations, rival assessments, and personal goals for the upcoming stages. Pogacar, who currently sits second… Continue reading

Pogacar shares Tour de France week two expectations and strategy

TOUR DE FRANCE: Defending champion Tadej Pogacar has shared his thoughts on the crucial second week of the Tour de France, describing it as fast-paced and decisive despite being shorter than the first. Speaking on the rest day, the Slovenian cyclist revealed his expectations, rival assessments, and personal goals for the upcoming stages. Pogacar, who… Continue reading

Swiss women’s team postpones training ahead of Euro 2025 quarter-final

SWITZERLAND’S women’s football team has postponed their training session due to multiple players falling ill, just days before their crucial Euro 2025 quarter-final against Spain. The Swiss Football Federation (SFV) confirmed the delay in a statement, citing cold symptoms among squad members as the reason. The SFV explained that the decision was made to ensure… Continue reading

Swiss women’s team postpones training ahead of Euro 2025 quarter-final

Church of England removes outdated sexuality document for clergy selection

LONDON: The Church of England’s governing body voted on Tuesday to do away with requiring those who want to become clergy to agree to a 1991 document on sexuality, saying some of the assumptions in the paper now appeared prejudicial and offensive. The document, titled “Issues in Human Sexuality,“ described “homosexual practice as especially dishonourable”… Continue reading

Peru miners suspend protests, unblock key copper route

LIMA: Miners in Peru who have been allowed to operate with temporary permits have paused protests that blocked a major copper transit route for more than two weeks, one of the protest leaders, Luis Huaman, told Reuters on Tuesday. He said they planned to suspend the protest at least through Friday, while continuing to press… Continue reading

France plans to cut two public holidays to tackle budget deficit

PARIS: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two public holidays and freezing most public spending as part of a 43.8 billion euro ($50.88 billion) budget squeeze he outlined on Tuesday. Bayrou’s plan involves freezing welfare spending and tax brackets in 2026 at 2025 levels, not even adjusting for inflation, which was immediately criticised by… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid strengthens Malaysia-New Zealand ties in Wellington visit

WELLINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi continued his official working visit to New Zealand with high-level engagements aimed at boosting bilateral relations. His packed schedule included meetings with key ministers and discussions on indigenous community development, halal industry cooperation, and higher education opportunities. Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as Minister of… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid strengthens Malaysia-New Zealand ties in Wellington visit

Time to connect the commute: Building a seamless transit system

THE recent move to allow the purchase of the My50 unlimited travel pass through the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app is a welcome development. It offers added convenience, reduces queue times and reflects growing awareness of the need to modernise Malaysia’s public transport system. However, this should not be mistaken as a major breakthrough. At… Continue reading

Silent threat of adulterated vapes

THE emergence of adulterated vape products such as K-Pod, reportedly laced with dangerous psychoactive substances like ketamine, marks a disturbing escalation in Malaysia’s battle against evolving substance abuse trends, particularly among youths. While it is critical to confront this alarming development, it is equally important to recognise that not all who vape are engaging in… Continue reading

‘Brewing’ meaningful connections

THERE are few things in life as heartwarming as watching someone take their first sip of a truly perfect cup of coffee. It is not about caffeine or brewing technique; it is about the moment of discovery – that subtle pause, the slow-forming smile and the quiet glow of surprise and satisfaction that spreads across… Continue reading

Clean-up initiative set to boost public participation

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is aiming to mobilise 100,000 participants nationwide for this year’s Malaysia Clean-Up Day, with the support of the Taiwan Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation Malaysia(Tzu-Chi) as a strategic partner. Minister Nga Kor Ming said Tzu-Chi’s involvement is expected to boost public participation and enhance the impact of the mass… Continue reading

M’sia committed to eradicating graft: PM

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is eyeing a spot among the top 25 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by 2033, as part of a long-term national strategy to boost integrity and curb graft. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the target reflects the government’s firm resolve to eradicate corruption, calling it not only a moral… Continue reading

SSF Home posts softer full-year financial results

KUALA LUMPUR: SSF Home Group Bhd, a retailer in furniture, home décor, and home living products, recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2025 (Q4’25), concluding the financial year with total revenue of RM152.5 million and rofit after tax (PAT) of RM5.9 million. In Q4’25, the group posted revenue of… Continue reading