July 2025 – Page 91 – Thesundailymys

State civil servant remanded for alleged abuse of power in land misappropriation

KUALA TERENGGANU: A state civil servant in Terengganu has been remanded for five days starting today over allegations of abusing his position in government land applications. The remand order, issued by Magistrate Iffah Nabihah Mohd Ishak, follows an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Magistrate’s Court here. The suspect, a man in… Continue reading

iCents posts RM18.85m revenue in Q3 ahead of ACE Market listing

KUALA LUMPUR: Cleanroom and other facility services provider iCents Group Holdings Bhd recorded revenue of RM18.85 million for the third quarter (Q3) ended March 31, 2025, mainly derived from the other facility services, which contributed RM13.13 million or 69.68% to the group’s revenue. This was followed by cleanroom services, which contributed RM5.72 million or 30.32%… Continue reading

Maybank grants US$150m green loan to Austria’s AT&S

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is granting a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) amounting to US$150 million (RM638 million) to Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AT&S). In a statement yesterday, the bank said the landmark transaction marks the first SLL issued by a Malaysian and Southeast Asian commercial bank to AT&S, and the first… Continue reading

KPWKM boosts HPV screening awareness for Orang Asli women

TANJONG MALIM: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is stepping up efforts to educate Orang Asli women on the importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) screening to reduce cervical cancer risks. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad highlighted the ministry’s commitment to ensuring high-risk groups receive early treatment and accurate health information.… Continue reading

Kempen internet selamat di sekolah dapat kerjasama KPM

KENINGAU: Kementerian Komunikasi menggesa Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (KPM) supaya terus bekerjasama dalam pelaksanaan Kempen Internet Selamat di sekolah-sekolah. Program ini bertujuan meningkatkan kesedaran digital dalam kalangan pelajar, terutamanya mengenai isu seperti buli siber, penipuan dalam talian, dan eksploitasi seksual kanak-kanak. Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi Teo Nie Ching berkata kempen ini penting untuk mendidik pelajar sekolah rendah… Continue reading

West Indies fightback as Australia stumble to 99-6 in pink-ball Test

WEST Indies staged a spirited fightback on day two of the pink-ball Test against Australia, restricting the visitors to 99 for six in their second innings at Sabina Park. The hosts trail by 181 runs but remain in contention after a disciplined bowling performance under floodlights. Alzarri Joseph claimed three crucial wickets, including Steve Smith… Continue reading

JAIS panggil dua saksi baharu bantu siasatan program e-Hati

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (JAIS) akan memanggil dua saksi baharu esok bagi membantu siasatan berhubung program motivasi rumah tangga e-Hati yang didakwa mengandungi unsur lucah dan penyebaran fahaman meragukan. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata siasatan kes itu dijalankan di bawah Seksyen 7 Enakmen Jenayah… Continue reading

Mahkamah Rayuan tolak saman fitnah Mabel terhadap Rewcastle-Brown

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini menolak rayuan bekas Hakim Mahkamah Sesyen, Mabel Sheela Mutthiah, berhubung keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi yang menolak saman fitnah RM100 juta terhadap editor Sarawak Report, Clare Rewcastle-Brown. Kes ini melibatkan tiga artikel yang diterbitkan pada 2015, termasuk satu bertajuk ‘Bagaimana Pejabat Peguam Negara berkomplot untuk Menghalang Bedah Siasat Kedua ke atas Kevin… Continue reading

Penjawat awam Terengganu direman disyaki seleweng tanah kerajaan

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang penjawat awam negeri Terengganu direman lima hari bermula hari ini selepas disyaki menyalahgunakan kuasa dalam urusan permohonan tanah kerajaan. Perintah reman sehingga Jumaat dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Iffah Nabihah Mohd Ishak berikutan permohonan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM). Menurut sumber, suspek lelaki berusia 50-an itu ditahan semalam sekitar jam 2 petang ketika memberi… Continue reading

Parliamentary Services Act 2025 gets royal assent in Malaysia

SEREMBAN: The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (PSA) has officially received royal assent from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. This landmark approval allows Parliament to function as an independent institution, marking a significant step in institutional reform. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul confirmed the development, stating that the effective date of… Continue reading

Lelaki Indonesia hilang semasa memancing udang ditemukan lemas di Kuantan

KUANTAN: Seorang buruh binaan warga Indonesia yang dilaporkan hilang ketika memancing udang di Sungai Lengkor, Sri Makmur, ditemukan lemas pagi ini. Mangsa dikenal pasti sebagai Fahrol, 37 tahun, ditemui oleh penduduk kampung sekitar pukul 9.10 pagi, kira-kira 28 kilometer dari lokasi kejadian. Ketua Polis Daerah Pekan, Supt Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin, berkata kejadian berlaku pada… Continue reading

No plans to extend ETS to East Coast, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that there are no immediate plans to extend the Electric Train Service (ETS) to the east coast due to infrastructure constraints. The existing railway lines in the region are single-track and lack electrification, making them unsuitable for ETS operations. Loke explained that the east coast is currently… Continue reading

Anak Kita programme boosts academic success for at-risk students in Penang

NIBONG TEBAL: The Anak Kita Programme (PAK) has successfully uplifted the academic performance of at-risk students in Penang, with 460 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 candidates from 11 schools showing marked improvement. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek confirmed the programme’s effectiveness, noting that 99% of participants sat for the exams, while 93% obtained their certificates, particularly… Continue reading

US envoy Kellogg arrives in Ukraine for defence talks

KYIV: US envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Kyiv on Monday for defence talks with senior leadership after US President Donald Trump announced new Patriot air defence systems supplies to Ukraine. The visit — more than three years into the Kremlin’s invasion — comes as Russian forces killed three civilians in east Ukraine and launched dozens… Continue reading

KPKT warns underperforming waste concessionaires of penalties

PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has issued a stern warning to solid waste management concessionaires, stating it will penalise or terminate contracts of underperforming service providers. Minister Nga Kor Ming emphasised that local authorities must monitor cleanliness standards and ensure waste collection adheres to schedules. Nga stressed that efficient waste… Continue reading

Iraqi Kurds protest power cuts, one killed: residents and medical source

ARBIL: A man was killed in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region late Sunday during protests against power cuts, residents and a medical source told AFP. Residents in the Rawandz region, north east of Kurdistan’s capital Arbil, said that protesters took to the streets and blocked a main highway leading to a border crossing with Iran. Security… Continue reading

Malaysia to send more sponsored students to New Zealand universities

AUCKLAND: Malaysia is set to send an additional 100 Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)-sponsored students to New Zealand following stricter placement conditions in the United States. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the move during his working visit to New Zealand, highlighting the country’s readiness to welcome more Malaysian students. Several New… Continue reading

Iran says ‘no specific date’ for US nuclear talks

TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it had “no specific date” for a meeting with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, following a war with Israel that had derailed negotiations. “For now, no specific date, time or location has been determined regarding this matter,“ said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei of plans for a meeting between… Continue reading

Archidex, Arec 2025 to generate RM2bil in investments

KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (Archidex) and Asean Real Estate Conference (Arec) 2025 are expected to generate RM2 billion in investments, positioning Malaysia as a regional hub for sustainable urban innovation. Housing and Local Government Ministry Minister Nga Kor Ming said the events – to be held this July… Continue reading

Agong perkenan Akta Perkhidmatan Parlimen 2025 – Johari

SEREMBAN: Akta Perkhidmatan Parlimen 2025 (PSA) telah mendapat perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim untuk dilaksanakan, kata Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. Beliau berkata perlaksanaan akta itu akan diumumkan oleh Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said dalam masa terdekat. “Alhamdulillah, pada pagi ini… Continue reading

Malaysia cadang hantar lebih ramai pelajar tajaan ke NZ – TPM Ahmad Zahid

AUCKLAND: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata beberapa universiti di New Zealand, telah menyatakan kesediaan menerima pelajar Malaysia, sejajar dengan usaha kerajaan memperluas destinasi pendidikan luar negara yang lebih kompetitif dan berdaya saing. “Beberapa universiti di New Zealand telah menawarkan tempat kepada pelajar tajaan MARA dan mungkin juga tajaan daripada Petronas… Continue reading

New padi varieties MR CL3 and MR4 combat weedy rice in Malaysia

PASIR SALAK: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) has unveiled two new padi varieties, MR CL3 and MR CL4, to address the persistent issue of weedy rice in Malaysia. Developed through a 20-year collaboration between MARDI and BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, these varieties promise higher yields and better resistance to common diseases. Minister Datuk… Continue reading

Are you sleeping right?

In the realm of modern interiors, the bedroom is no longer just a place to sleep – it has evolved into a private retreat, a sanctuary of calm amid the noise of daily life. But behind beautifully styled rooms and carefully-curated decor, there is one element that quietly shapes your rest, your mood, and even… Continue reading

Sarawak GOF seizes RM1.6m smuggled goods, detains nine in Op Taring

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) seized smuggled goods worth RM1.6 million in a five-day operation across multiple districts. Nine individuals, including an Indonesian national, were detained in the crackdown codenamed Operation Taring. The operation, conducted from July 7 to 11, involved coordinated efforts between intelligence and infantry units from the 10th and 11th… Continue reading

Polis Johor rampas dadah RM3.55 juta, tahan tiga individu

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis menahan tiga individu termasuk dua wanita Vietnam dan merampas dadah bernilai RM3.55 juta dalam operasi khas di Johor Bahru. Serbuan dilakukan pada 10 dan 11 Julai melibatkan lima lokasi termasuk kondominium mewah dan rumah kedai. Ketua Polis Johor Datuk M. Kumar berkata sindiket itu dipercayai aktif sejak April dan menggunakan premis berpagar… Continue reading

AKPS tolak 131 warga asing di KLIA kerana syarat kemasukan tidak dipenuhi

SEPANG: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan (AKPS) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) menolak kemasukan 131 warga asing di Terminal 1 pada Jumaat lepas kerana gagal memenuhi syarat kemasukan. Antara sebab penolakan termasuk tempahan penginapan yang diragui, kegagalan melapor diri di kaunter imigresen, dan jumlah wang sara diri yang tidak mencukupi. “Isu kewangan ini penunjuk… Continue reading

Caleb Clarke out for 8 weeks, may miss Rugby Championship

ALL Blacks winger Caleb Clarke is set to miss up to eight weeks due to a high ankle injury, potentially ruling him out of part of the Rugby Championship. The injury forced him out of the second Test against France in Wellington, with coach Scott Robertson confirming the extended layoff. Robertson said, “He could be… Continue reading

Tiada rancangan ETS ke pantai timur – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Tiada cadangan untuk memperluas perkhidmatan tren elektrik (ETS) ke pantai timur buat masa ini, menurut Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa kawasan tersebut masih menggunakan landasan tunggal dan tidak mempunyai kemudahan landasan elektrik. “Pantai timur hanya sesuai untuk Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) kerana landasan KTMB di situ adalah single track dan tidak… Continue reading

Court dismisses ex-AG officer’s appeal in lawsuit against Rewcastle-Brown

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal by Mabel Sheela Mutthiah, former special officer to ex-Attorney General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali, in her defamation lawsuit against Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown. The case involved three articles, including one titled “How AG’s Office Connived to Prevent a Second Post-mortem on Kevin Morais –… Continue reading

Hubungan rakyat perekat kerjasama Malaysia-New Zealand

AUCKLAND: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menegaskan bahawa hubungan antara rakyat Malaysia dan New Zealand berperanan sebagai “perekat” yang mengukuhkan kerjasama jangka panjang kedua-dua negara. Beliau menyatakan ribuan pelajar Malaysia telah menimba ilmu di New Zealand, manakala sektor pelancongan terus berkembang. “Pertukaran ini bukan sekadar menyentuh emosi, malah ia menjadi faktor… Continue reading

Kelantan perangi sindiket dadah rentas sempadan dengan kerjasama pelbagai agensi

KOTA BHARU: Kerajaan Kelantan mengakui cabaran unik dalam memerangi sindiket dadah rentas sempadan memandangkan negeri ini berkongsi sempadan darat dengan negara jiran. Timbalan Menteri Besar Kelantan, Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan, menegaskan bahawa penguatkuasaan tegas dan kerjasama pelbagai agensi diperlukan bagi menangani isu ini secara menyeluruh. “Tangkapan besar-besaran oleh PDRM dengan rampasan dadah bernilai jutaan… Continue reading

Polis selamatkan remaja dera seks dipaksa kerja sindiket penipuan

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis berjaya menyelamatkan dua remaja tempatan berusia 15 dan 16 tahun yang menjadi mangsa dera seksual serta dipaksa bekerja untuk sindiket penipuan dalam talian. Operasi dikenali sebagai Op Bugil dijalankan di Johor Bahru dan Kulai dari 20 Jun hingga 1 Julai. Ketua Polis Johor Datuk M. Kumar berkata, seorang lelaki berusia 26 tahun… Continue reading

Eddy Merckx hospitalised for hip surgery after cycling complications

BRUSSELS: Belgian cycling icon Eddy Merckx has been admitted to hospital for a follow-up hip operation after complications arose from a previous surgery. The 80-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest cyclist of all time, fractured his hip in a biking accident last December. Initially, a titanium prosthesis was implanted, but it was later replaced with… Continue reading

Polis tahan pasangan kekasih, rampas ganja bernilai RM25,420

GEORGE TOWN: Polis berjaya menahan seorang lelaki tempatan bersama kekasihnya warga Thailand atas susulan pengedaran dadah di sekitar Pulau Tikus dan Tanjong Tokong. Tangkapan dilakukan pada 10 Julai lepas oleh Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (BSJN) Daerah Timur Laut. Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad berkata pasangan berusia 25 dan 20 tahun itu… Continue reading

Tun Mahathir apologises for leaving 100th birthday picnic early

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has expressed regret for leaving his 100th birthday celebration in Putrajaya prematurely after feeling unwell. The event, held beside Putrajaya Lake, was organised to mark his centenary and the 99th birthday of his wife, Dr Hasmah Ali. In his Facebook video, today, Dr Mahathir clarified that… Continue reading

Indonesian man drowns while shrimp fishing in Sungai Lengkor, Kuantan

KUANTAN: A 37-year-old Indonesian man drowned while shrimp fishing in Sungai Lengkor, Sri Makmur. The victim, identified as Fahrol, a construction labourer, was found by villagers around 9.10 am, approximately 28 kilometres from where he was last seen. His body has been sent to the Forensic Department of Pekan Hospital for further examination. Pekan police… Continue reading

KPKT akan kenakan penalti terhadap syarikat konsesi jika perkhidmatan pengurusan sisa pepejal tidak memuaskan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) menggesa semua pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) agar sentiasa memantau tahap kebersihan di kawasan masing-masing serta memastikan syarikat konsesi melaksanakan tanggungjawab mereka dalam memberikan perkhidmatan kutipan sisa pepejal secara cekap dan berkesan. Menterinya, YB Nga Kor Ming, berkata KPKT akan mengenakan penalti terhadap syarikat konsesi sekiranya mutu perkhidmatan… Continue reading

Sabah’s 40% revenue claim decision expected by September under MA63

KOTA KINABALU: The decision on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue claim under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is expected to be finalised before Malaysia Day on Sept 16. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that the Sabah government has submitted proposed solutions during a special meeting of the Technical Committee under the MA63… Continue reading

Malaysia and New Zealand strengthen ties in sustainability, digital, and food security

AUCKLAND: Malaysia has outlined three priority areas to deepen cooperation with New Zealand, focusing on sustainability, digital transformation, and food security. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised the alignment between both nations in advancing green energy, digital innovation, and agri-food trade. Speaking at the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) Engagement, Ahmad… Continue reading

Israeli, Palestinian ministers at EU meeting amid Gaza war tensions

BRUSSELS: Israeli and Palestinian foreign ministers attended a high-level EU meeting in Brussels, marking their first shared diplomatic space since the Gaza war began in October 2023. However, the Palestinian Authority denied reports of any direct talks between the two sides. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is set to engage with EU officials, including top… Continue reading

Pilot groups deny human error claims in Air India crash probe

NEW DELHI: Two leading commercial pilots’ associations have dismissed allegations that human error caused the fatal Air India crash, which claimed 260 lives. The rebuttal follows a preliminary report suggesting the aircraft’s engine fuel switches were turned off before the disaster. The report, released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), did not assign blame… Continue reading

Mexican voice actors protest AI cloning, seek legal safeguards

MEXICO CITY: Mexican voice actors have taken a stand against the rising threat of artificial intelligence in their industry, demanding stronger regulations to prevent unauthorised voice cloning. The protest, held at the Monument to the Revolution, highlighted concerns over job security and ethical violations. The issue of AI replacing human talent gained global attention during… Continue reading

Johor police rescue teens from online sex scam syndicate

JOHOR BAHRU: Police rescued a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl who were allegedly sexually abused and forced into an online sex fraud and extortion syndicate. The operation, named Op Bugil, was conducted in Johor Bahru and Kulai between June 20 and July 1. Johor Police Chief Datuk M. Kumar confirmed another victim, a 26-year-old… Continue reading

JKR staff urged to maintain performance amid criticism

KUALA NERUS: Public Works Department (JKR) staff have been urged to stay committed to high performance and integrity despite facing criticism, particularly on social media. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasised the need for resilience amid public scrutiny, especially following incidents involving infrastructure. Nanta highlighted the recent fatal bus accident in Gerik, Perak,… Continue reading

Syarikat minyak masak akui dokumen palsu di mahkamah Kuantan

KUANTAN: Sebuah syarikat pembekal minyak masak mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan mengemukakan maklumat palsu berkaitan barangan kawalan pada 2023 lalu. Syarikat Edge Shipping Resources Sdn Bhd, diwakili oleh pengarahnya Abdul Rahman Ahmad, 78 tahun, mengaku salah selepas pertuduhan dibacakan. Menurut pendakwaan, syarikat tersebut didakwa mengemukakan 42 dokumen palsu termasuk invois dan… Continue reading

PGA Sarawak rampas barangan seludup RM1.6 juta, 9 individu ditahan

KUCHING: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Briged Sarawak berjaya merampas pelbagai barangan seludup bernilai RM1.6 juta dalam siri operasi Op Taring di beberapa daerah di negeri ini. Operasi itu melibatkan kerjasama unit risikan dan infantri Batalion 10 dan 11 PGA, dengan sembilan individu berusia 24 hingga 62 tahun ditahan, termasuk seorang warga Indonesia. Menurut Komander Briged… Continue reading

German backpacker survives 11 nights in Australian bush after crash

SYDNEY: A German backpacker who spent 11 harrowing nights stranded in the Australian wilderness has shared her story of survival after a car crash left her disoriented and lost. Carolina Wilga, 26, was discovered on a rarely used track in Western Australia last week, far from her abandoned vehicle. Authorities described her survival as extraordinary… Continue reading

Explosive drone shot down near US troops in Iraq’s Arbil airport

ARBIL: A drone carrying explosives was shot down early Monday near Arbil International Airport in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, where US troops from the international anti-jihadist coalition are stationed. Kurdish counterterrorism forces confirmed the incident occurred at 2:20 AM local time, with no casualties or damage reported. This marks the second such interception near the… Continue reading

KLIA border sweep stops 131 foreigners with shaky travel claims

SEPANG: Over a hundred travellers were turned away at KLIA after failing to meet basic entry rules- from dodgy hotel bookings to arriving with barely enough cash to last a week. The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) denied entry to 131 foreign nationals at Terminal 1 after they… Continue reading

Sabah FC preps for M-League with new signings and friendlies

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah FC remains in the team-building stage as they prepare for the upcoming Malaysia League season, set to begin in August. Head coach Alto Linus stated that the Rhinos will play additional friendly matches to fine-tune their squad before the competition starts. “We need another three to four friendlies to ensure the team… Continue reading