July 2025 – Page 9 – Thesundailymys

McDonald’s Malaysia supports KMJG 2025 convoy with 15 stopovers

MELAKA: McDonald’s Malaysia is marking National Month by participating in the 2025 Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) convoy, designating 15 of its restaurants as stopover points for the nationwide motorcycle journey. The initiative, which began on July 27, aims to foster patriotism and unity among Malaysians. McDonald’s Malaysia senior vice-president and chief impact officer Melati… Continue reading

Gov’t fully funds TVET grads for MSU entrepreneurship studies

SHAH ALAM: Graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will be offered the opportunity to pursue studies in entrepreneurship at Management and Science University (MSU), fully funded by the government, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the implementation of this latest initiative would be coordinated by… Continue reading

Guatemala funeral attack leaves 7 dead, 13 wounded in gang violence

GUATEMALA CITY: At least seven people were killed and 13 wounded in an armed attack at a funeral in Guatemala City, authorities confirmed. The incident, tied to gang conflicts, marks another grim episode in the country’s struggle with organized crime. Interior Minister Francisco Jimenez attributed the violence to clashes between the Barrio 18 and Mara… Continue reading

Penang bridge ‘Aura Farming’ rider sparks safety concerns

A viral video has surfaced showing a man performing the viral ‘aura farming’ “pacu jalur” dance while riding a high-powered motorcycle on the Penang Bridge, raising safety concerns and sparking criticism online. The 13-second video, which was uploaded to the Penang Kini Facebook page, captures the man letting go of his motorcycle’s handlebars to carry… Continue reading

13MP to boost high-value economic sectors and banking growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd expects the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to strengthen national efforts in developing high-value economic sectors, creating a supportive environment for banking sector expansion. Group chief executive officer Kellee Kam stated that the 13MP would likely build on recent progress, particularly in energy transition, infrastructure, and high-technology industries. “We… Continue reading

13MP to boost high-value economic sectors and banking growth

Shanghai evacuates 283,000 as Typhoon Co-May approaches

SHANGHAI: Shanghai has evacuated nearly 283,000 people as Typhoon Co-May approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, state media reported. The Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded its rainstorm alert from yellow to orange, the second-highest warning level. Typhoon Co-May made landfall in Zhejiang Province early Wednesday and is expected to hit Shanghai later in the… Continue reading

JEMY 2025 draw over 20,000 visitors

THE nation’s largest all-Japan event, “Japan Expo Malaysia 2025” (JEMY 2025), held on July 18-20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), drew more than 20,000 visitors. Officiated by the Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata, the event, now in its sixth year, “reaffirmed its role as a dynamic platform for Malaysia-Japan economic and… Continue reading

Tsunami hits Russian far east after 8.8 magnitude earthquake

MOSCOW: Russian state television aired dramatic footage of tsunami waves crashing through coastal towns in the far east on Wednesday following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake. The megaquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka peninsula, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. In Severo-Kurilsk, a town of 2,000 residents located 350 kilometres southwest of the epicentre,… Continue reading

Malaysia key in Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire as ASEAN chair

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia played a pivotal role in de-escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia by hosting a crucial diplomatic meeting that resulted in an immediate ceasefire. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil highlighted Malaysia’s commitment to regional stability during the Ministry of Communications’ monthly assembly. The landmark talks, held in Putrajaya last Monday, were facilitated by Prime… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat news in brief: July 30

HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL FEASIBILITY STUDY TO BE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER – KULASEGARAN KUALA LUMPUR: The feasibility study on the proposed establishment of a Human Rights Tribunal in Malaysia is expected to be completed by October this year, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran. He said the study… Continue reading

Toronto’s billion-dollar flood project revives industrial wasteland

TORONTO: The billion-dollar Port Lands flood prevention project in Toronto has reclaimed a once-polluted industrial area, reconnecting Lake Ontario with the Don River more than a century after they were severed. The initiative, costing Can$1.4 billion (US$1 billion), aims to protect the city from extreme flooding while restoring natural habitats. Chris Glaisek, chief planning officer… Continue reading

NAFAS boosts agro-food networking at HPPNK 2025 in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The National Farmers’ Organisation (NAFAS) is reinforcing its role in Malaysia’s agro-food sector by actively participating in the 50th National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day (HPPNK) 2025. The event, set to take place from Aug 1 to 3 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), is expected to attract over 500,000 visitors. NAFAS,… Continue reading

Sembur pewangi ke ketiak masam hanya tengikkan lagi keadaan

SEMBURAN pewangi (perfume) ke bahagian ketiak tidak akan menyelesaikan masalah bau masam, malah akan menyebabkan ketiak bertambah tengik. Menurut Public Health Malaysia, ada sesetengah orang yang percaya kalau sembur perfume terus ke ketiak, bau wangi akan ‘cover’ bau peluh. “Tapi hakikatnya, bila perfume bercampur dengan peluh, bau boleh jadi lebih tengik dan masam,“ grup tersebut… Continue reading

HPPNK 2025 to honor 82,000 local fishermen for food security

PUTRAJAYA: The 2025 National Farmers, Breeders, and Fishermen’s Day (HPPNK) will highlight the crucial contributions of over 82,000 local fishermen in safeguarding Malaysia’s food security. Fisheries Department director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain emphasized their role as the backbone of the national fisheries industry. “Local fishermen play a vital role as the backbone of the national fisheries… Continue reading

Toxic Balkan wildfires erupt from mismanaged dumpsites

BELGRADE: As scorching summer temperatures grip the Balkans, neglected and illegal dumpsites are erupting into flames, triggering wildfires and choking towns with hazardous smoke. The Golo Brdo landfill in southeast Serbia burned for days after igniting in early July, forcing nearby residents to shelter indoors from the toxic fumes. Local resident Haris Ibrahimovic described the… Continue reading

Malaysia strengthens regional peace role under PM Anwar’s leadership

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is solidifying its position as a key mediator in Southeast Asian conflicts under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership. The latest example is its successful facilitation of a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, reinforcing ASEAN’s commitment to peaceful dispute resolution. As the current ASEAN Chair, Anwar’s proactive approach in convening urgent… Continue reading

Buy now, pay later: A convenient trap for young Malaysians

USING the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) scheme for the first time felt harmless. Just three easy payments for a pair of shoes that were not really necessary. It seemed like a smart move at the time – no interest, no hassle and no guilt. But that mindset is exactly what gets so many young… Continue reading

China’s ‘overcapacity’: Facts and fiction

AS China’s high-value industrial exports capture a growing share of global markets, the US and EU have pursued separate but complementary policies aimed to push back against this unprecedented threat to Western dominance in international trade and the economic order. The criticisms levelled by Washington and Brussels to counter the Chinese exports impacting their domestic… Continue reading

Pasir Mas chosen for pilot project to fight drug abuse

PASIR MAS: The district of Pasir Mas has been selected as the pilot location for the ‘Jihad Perangi Dadah’ programme, a community-based initiative to combat drug abuse. The project will involve local leaders, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK). Kelantan PEMADAM chairman Zamakhshari Muhamad explained that village heads and community… Continue reading

MOH prioritises education in medicine price display enforcement amid legal challenge

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) remains committed to an educational approach in enforcing the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Medicine Price Labelling) Order 2025, even as a judicial review application challenges the regulation. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad emphasized that while the ministry respects the legal process, it will proceed with awareness initiatives… Continue reading

FMM urges ASEAN to boost trade integration for economic growth

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged ASEAN to strengthen intra-regional trade and production networks to enhance economic integration. FMM President Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai emphasised the need for mutual recognition of standards, unified digital customs platforms, and regulatory alignment among member states. Soh highlighted that intra-ASEAN trade currently makes up… Continue reading

Enhancing resilience to climate change

CLIMATE change is a reality that is affecting communities around the globe, including Malaysia. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly severe. While global and national efforts largely focus on reducing carbon emissions, Malaysia’s adaptation strategies remain fragmented and insufficient. Malaysia has made commitments through international agreements, such as the Paris… Continue reading

Peru tsunami alert after 8.8 quake near Russia

LIMA: Peru has declared a tsunami alert after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast. The Peruvian Navy confirmed the warning, stating that the National Tsunami Warning Center’s analysis prompted the alert for coastal regions. “The event will be continuously monitored,“ the navy’s Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation posted on social media. The… Continue reading

Sabah on track to be deep-sea fisheries hub – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is on the right track to becoming the region’s premier Deep-Sea Fisheries Hub, thanks to its strategic advantages, including its location along the international tuna migration route, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said that the state also benefits from naturally sheltered ports and its proximity to major seafood-producing… Continue reading

Gov’t fully funds TVET grads for MSU entrepreneurship studies

Road closures for IJM Allianz Duo Highway Run on Aug 3

KUALA LUMPUR: Several routes along the New Pantai Expressway (NEP) and Sungai Besi Expressway (BESRAYA) will be temporarily closed from early Sunday morning for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2025 run. Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said an estimated 13,000 runners will compete in the seventh edition of the… Continue reading

Remand extended for suspect in pregnant woman’s murder case

PASIR MAS: A 24-year-old man has had his remand extended for another seven days in connection with the murder of a seven-month-pregnant woman in Kampung Teresek, Repek, here. Magistrate Syed Farid Syed Ali issued the remand extension at the Pasir Mas Magistrate’s Court today to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal… Continue reading

Selangor FC aims for top Super League finish and cup glory in 2025

SELANGOR FC are confident of achieving their main targets for the new season, backed by ongoing efforts to strengthen the performance of the Red Giants from time to time. Selangor FC Chief Executive Officer Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon stressed that everyone within the club remains committed to consistently delivering their best performances, with the aim… Continue reading

AI-powered SiPKPM helps 4,758 dropout students return to school

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4,758 dropout students have successfully returned to school since Feb 10, as a result of the effectiveness of the Student Tracking System (SiPKPM), Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said. He said the number represents an increase compared to 2,708 dropout students who returned to school in 2024, proving that… Continue reading

Former UTP manager fined RM35k for forged documents in student recruitment

IPOH: A former manager at a private university was fined RM35,000 by the Sessions Court here today after he pleaded guilty to using forged documents to promote a programme for admission to the institution six years ago. Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi also ordered Mohd Khalid Ka’ab, 42, to serve four months’ jail if he… Continue reading

Crisis mounts in Sarawak as water runs dry, fires rage

MIRI: Sarawak is currently facing a worsening crisis as prolonged drought conditions and widespread wildfires converge, posing a significant threat to lives and livelihoods across the northern border region adjoining Kalimantan. In Ba’kelalan, nestled along the Sarawak-Kalimantan mountain range, communities are grappling with a severe shortage of drinking water, according to its state assemblyman Baru… Continue reading

Modified BMW gets stranded on speed bump, unusual “CPR” attempt fails to revive it

A modified black BMW with an extremely low ground clearance became lodged on a modest speed bump in Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan, drawing attention both on the road and online. In a 28-second video circulating on social media, four individuals can be seen attempting to free the car by jumping on its rear end, while… Continue reading

Modified BMW gets stranded on speed bump, unusual “CPR” attempt fails to revive it

How to say ‘no’ to your child

IT is just two simple alphabets, but it has the potential to cause a meltdown of gigantic proportions in a child. Yes, learning to say “no” to a child is an essential component in parenting skillset. More pertinently, getting a young child to accept hearing that word without throwing a monumental tantrum would be a… Continue reading

Malaysia bantu redakan konflik Thailand-Kemboja, peranan utama ASEAN

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu meredakan ketegangan antara Thailand dan Kemboja apabila menjadi tuan rumah kepada satu pertemuan diplomatik yang bersejarah, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim telah menjadi hos kepada pertemuan itu yang melibatkan Pemangku Perdana Menteri Thailand Phumtham Wechayachai dan Perdana Menteri Kemboja… Continue reading

Telemedicine and e-health services launching in Sabah and Sarawak

PUTRAJAYA: Telemedicine and e-health services are set to be introduced in selected rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak by the end of this year, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil He said the Ministry of Communications is working closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to develop a system for delivering medication via drone… Continue reading

Hakim Danish delivers strong performance in Aragon

Round 4 of the FIM JuniorGP World Championship at Motorland Aragon got off to a promising start for Malaysia’s young talent, Hakim Danish. At lights out if the first race, Danish launched off the line from P7 and made a bold move through Turn 2 to climb into fourth position. The race continued with fierce… Continue reading

Wai Ching targets sub-16-minute climb at Merdeka 118 Sky Race

KUALA LUMPUR: National tower run ace Soh Wai Ching is bent on conquering the world’s second-tallest tower, the Merdeka 118, in under 16 minutes at the inaugural The Sky Race on Aug 30. He is confident that competing on home ground and having had the opportunity to train climbing up Malaysia’s tallest skyscraper several times… Continue reading

Wai Ching targets sub-16-minute climb at Merdeka 118 Sky Race

Diplomasi PM Anwar tunjuk nilai Islam dalam keamanan ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia selaku Pengerusi ASEAN ketika ini memainkan peranan utama dalam menggalakkan penyelesaian secara aman dan rundingan diplomatik dalam kalangan negara anggota, menurut Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM). Ketua Pengarah IKIM Prof Madya Datuk Dr Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil memuji kejayaan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menjadi perantara dalam perjanjian gencatan senjata antara… Continue reading

Federal govt includes Sabah, Sarawak in Sulawesi Sea border talks

KUALA LUMPUR: The involvement of Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in the 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation demonstrates the Federal government’s commitment to involving state governments, particularly on border issues such as those related to the Sulawesi Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said… Continue reading

Malaysia’s Jeneath Wong fired up for Royal Porthcawl at AIG Women’s Open

Malaysia’s leading amateur Jeneath Wong will be aiming to make it to the weekend at this week’s AIG Women’s Open, the fifth and final women’s Major of the year which starts on Thursday at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales. Wong will be making her third Major start of 2025, courtesy of exemptions from her… Continue reading

Japan tsunami alert forces evacuation of 356,000 amid earthquake

TOKYO: More than 356,000 people across Japan have been ordered to evacuate following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, raising concerns of a destructive tsunami. The Japanese broadcaster NHK reported the mass evacuations, citing the threat of waves reaching up to three meters (9.8 feet) in some regions. The earthquake, the strongest recorded… Continue reading

RM1 million for KYF twinning programme with UniKL and UPTM

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council will allocate RM1 million to Kolej Yayasan Felda (KYF) to initiate a smart partnership involving a twinning programme with two institutions under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the collaboration would… Continue reading

One man’s 30 years of toil to save orphaned chimps

TACUGAMA, SIERRA LEONE: Bala Amarasekaran has never felt like running his world-renowned sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in Sierra Leone was truly work, having come to his calling only after several unexpected twists of fate. Standing in his Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary not far from the capital Freetown, he tenderly patted a young ape’s nose and stroked… Continue reading

KTMB adds extra ETS trips for holiday season, ticket sales start July 31

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will provide two additional Electric Train Service (ETS) trips on the KL Sentral–Padang Besar route and vice versa, in conjunction with the second-term school holidays and upcoming public holidays, including National Day, Maulidur Rasul and Malaysia Day. In a statement today, KTMB said the extra services will operate… Continue reading

NPE, Besraya temporary closure for IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya) will be temporarily closed from 1 am to 11 am on Sunday, Aug 3, for the IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025. On the NPE, the closure will affect the section from Kilometer (KM) 1.8 at the Kewajipan Roundabout (Subang Jaya) to KM… Continue reading

NPE, Besraya temporary closure for IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run 2025

KAB announces shareholding change, reaffirms strategic focus

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB), a leading Malaysian provider of sustainable energy and engineering solutions, has announced the cessation of Kington Tong Kum Loong as a substantial shareholder following his disposal of 25,037,543 ordinary shares via a direct business transaction. According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the change was officially notified on July… Continue reading