July 2025 – Page 93 – Thesundailymys

Italy PM Meloni warns of risks from Western trade war

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has raised concerns over the potential for a damaging trade conflict among Western nations following the latest tariff announcements by former US President Donald Trump. In a statement released by her office, Meloni stressed that such divisions could weaken collective efforts to tackle global challenges. “A trade war within… Continue reading

Pesawat kecil terhempas di lapangan terbang Southend di Britain

LONDON: Sebuah pesawat kecil dilaporkan terhempas di Lapangan Terbang Southend di Essex, sebuah daerah di tenggara England, menurut polis Essex pada Ahad, lapor Xinhua. Menurut polis, mereka dimaklumkan sejurus sebelum 4 petang waktu tempatan mengenai insiden membabitkan sebuah pesawat sepanjang 12 meter dan kini sedang bekerjasama dengan pasukan kecemasan di lokasi kejadian. Perkhidmatan Ambulans East… Continue reading

King joins palace staff in brisk walk for healthy lifestyle

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, participated in a brisk walk with Istana Negara staff today, reinforcing the importance of an active lifestyle. The event, organised by the Istana Negara Welfare and Sports Club (KEKSIN), saw around 200 palace officers, security personnel, and facility staff joining the 2.5-kilometre walk within the palace… Continue reading

Trump’s UK state visit dates confirmed for September 17-19

LONDON: US President Donald Trump will make his second state visit to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace confirmed. Trump and First Lady Melania will be formally welcomed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. The invitation was extended through a personal letter from King Charles, delivered by… Continue reading

Trump’s UK state visit dates confirmed for September 17-19

Meerkat on leash at KL shopping centre sparks animal cruelty row

A viral TikTok showing a meerkat tied to a chair at a pop-up petting zoo in a Kuala Lumpur shopping centre has sparked widespread outrage, with many Malaysians questioning the legality and ethics of the setup. In the video, originally posted by TikTok user @aiza, the meerkat — an animal native to the African continent… Continue reading

Meerkat on leash at KL shopping centre sparks animal cruelty row

US senators push ‘sledgehammer’ sanctions bill against Russia for Trump

WASHINGTON: US senators are advancing a bipartisan bill designed to give President Donald Trump sweeping sanctions powers against Russia, described as a “sledgehammer” to pressure Moscow. The move comes as US-Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg prepares for a visit to Kyiv, with Trump promising a major statement on Russia. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham confirmed strong Senate… Continue reading

US senators push ‘sledgehammer’ sanctions bill against Russia for Trump

EU delays US tariff retaliation as trade talks continue

BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that the European Union will continue to hold off on retaliating against US steel and aluminium tariffs while negotiations for a broader trade agreement remain ongoing. The decision comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping 30-percent tariffs on the EU if no… Continue reading

EU delays US tariff retaliation as trade talks continue

Ahmad Zahid tiba di Auckland untuk lawatan kerja lima hari ke New Zealand

AUCKLAND: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, tiba di Auckland hari ini bagi memulakan lawatan kerja lima hari ke New Zealand. Ketibaan beliau disambut oleh Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia ke New Zealand, Mazita Marzuki, serta wakil Kementerian Hal Ehwal Luar Negeri dan Perdagangan (MFAT) New Zealand. Ahmad Zahid dalam satu hantaran di… Continue reading

JKM seeks next-of-kin for child found in Selangor suitcase

ALOR SETAR: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is urgently seeking the next-of-kin of a child discovered inside a suitcase in Selangor nearly six years ago. The boy, named Mohd Naim Nizar, was found abandoned in front of a house in Sri Kembangan, Serdang, on February 23, 2019. According to Natroh Ahmad, an officer at the… Continue reading

Malaysia requires permits for US-origin AI chip exports to tighten regulations

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has introduced an immediate permit requirement for all exports, transshipments, and transits of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the US. This move aims to close regulatory loopholes and strengthen oversight under the Strategic Trade Act 2010 (STA 2010). The new rule, enforced under… Continue reading

Jannik Sinner avenges French Open loss to win Wimbledon final

JANNIK SINNER said the emotional pain of his French Open collapse against Carlos Alcaraz inspired Sunday’s Wimbledon final victory against his arch-rival. Sinner beat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court to win Wimbledon for the first time and avenge his agonising five-set defeat to the Spaniard in the Roland Garros showpiece in June.… Continue reading

Jannik Sinner avenges French Open loss to win Wimbledon final

Uphold Tun Sambanthan’s legacy

JUNE 16 marked the 106th birthday of Tun V.T. Sambanthan, a revered figure in Malaysia’s journey towards unity and nation-building. Tun Sambanthan once said: “While money fluctuates, morality endures and grows.” His words on compassion, unity and moral values remain deeply inspiring. His belief that “good intent and good deeds contribute to good karma” still… Continue reading

Kedudukan Anwar sebagai PM kukuh, himpunan tidak jejas kestabilan

IPOH:Kedudukan Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sebagai Perdana Menteri kukuh dan tidak akan terjejas oleh sebarang usaha untuk menggugat beliau termasuk mengadakan perhimpunan. Ketua Angkatan Muda Keadilan Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim berkata Perdana Menteri mempunyai sokongan majoriti Ahli Parlimen dalam Kerajaan MADANI. “Usaha menggugat kedudukan Perdana Menteri melalui himpunan juga tidak memberi kesan terhadap kestabilan politik… Continue reading

Urgent need for parental maintenance law

IT is deeply troubling that, despite the rising number of senior citizens being abandoned by their children, Malaysia has yet to enact a law for parental maintenance. With over 3.5 million citizens aged 60 and above, a figure expected to reach six million by 2030, thousands of elderly parents are abandoned each year – left… Continue reading

Tiga maut, termasuk suspek dalam insiden tembakan di Gereja Kentucky

ISTANBUL: Sekurang-kurangnya tiga orang, termasuk suspek terbunuh manakala beberapa lagi cedera dalam insiden tembakan pada Ahad di negeri Kentucky, Amerika Syarikat, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Gabenor Kentucky Andy Beshear mengesahkan jumlah kematian menerusi platform media sosial X, memaklumkan bahawa insiden tembakan di Richmond Road Baptist Church di Lexington meragut dua nyawa. Kejadian bermula pada 11.36… Continue reading

Agong berkenan ‘brisk walk’ bersama warga Istana Negara, galakkan gaya hidup sihat

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim hari ini berkenan berangkat menyertai program Brisk Walk bersama warga Istana Negara sebagai usaha mengalakkan gaya hidup sihat. Menurut perkongsian di Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar program aktiviti santai itu juga bertujuan mengeratkan hubungan silaturahim antara Seri Paduka Baginda dengan kakitangan Istana Negara. “Seri Paduka Baginda berkenan berjalan… Continue reading

Ringgit dibuka tinggi didorong oleh pelan as kenakan tarif baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Ringgit dibuka tinggi berbanding dolar AS pada Isnin, didorong oleh kebimbangan mengenai pelan Amerika Syarikat (AS) untuk mengenakan tarif ke atas tiga rakan dagang utama mulai 1 Ogos 2025. Pada hujung minggu lepas, Presiden AS Donald Trump mengumumkan pelan untuk mengenakan tarif sebanyak 30 peratus ke atas barangan dari Kesatuan Eropah dan Mexico… Continue reading

Anwar’s leadership remains strong amid political challenges

IPOH: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s position as Prime Minister remains secure despite attempts to challenge his leadership through rallies, according to Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. He stated that Anwar continues to hold majority support in Parliament, ensuring political stability under the Unity Government. Muhammad Kamil, who also serves as Political… Continue reading

194 saman dikeluarkan dalam Ops Samseng Jalanan di Kuantan

KUANTAN: Seramai 194 saman trafik telah dikeluarkan oleh pihak polis dalam Ops Samseng Jalanan yang dijalankan di sekitar bandar raya Kuantan. Operasi bermula dari jam 4 petang hingga 11 malam semalam turut menyita 24 motosikal. Pemangku Ketua Polis Daerah Kuantan, Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud, berkata operasi itu dilaksanakan berikutan aduan awam mengenai kegiatan lumba… Continue reading

Malaysian contingent departs for 2025 World University Games in Germany

THE largest group of Malaysian contingent to the 2025 World University Games (WUG) in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, left from Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here last night. A total of 41 individuals, consisting of 15 from badminton, followed by swimming (eight), taekwondo (11) and seven officials, including members of the medical team… Continue reading

Malaysian contingent departs for 2025 World University Games in Germany

Kontinjen terbesar Malaysia berlepas ke WUG 2025 di Jerman

SEPANG: Kumpulan terbesar kontinjen Malaysia ke temasya Sukan Universiti Dunia (WUG) 2025 berlepas ke Rhine-Ruhr, Jerman malam ini dari Terminal 1, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA). Seramai 41 individu yang mewakili sukan badminton, renang, taekwondo serta pegawai pasukan termasuk anggota perubatan dan media, berlepas menerusi penerbangan ke Dubai sebelum meneruskan perjalanan ke Düsseldorf. Daripada… Continue reading

Kuantan police issue 194 summonses, seize 24 bikes in road ops

KUANTAN: Police issued 194 traffic summonses and confiscated 24 motorcycles during a special operation targeting reckless riders in the city. The operation, dubbed Op Samseng Jalanan, was carried out from 4 pm to 11 pm following public complaints about illegal racing and dangerous stunts. Acting Kuantan police chief Supt Mohd Adli Mat Daud said 65… Continue reading

Time to reimagine our social housing

IT is true what they say, housing is a human right. Social media is replete with cases of homeless people. It is a global crisis. Even developed economies are not spared. Affordable housing is not just about providing shelter; it is about restoring dignity, nurturing communities and offering people a fair shot at a better… Continue reading

Time to reimagine our social housing

Projek ECRL catat satu lagi pencapaian penting dengan penembusan Terowong Genting

KUALA LUMPUR: Projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) yang sedang dibina oleh China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) di Malaysia mencatat satu lagi pencapaian penting pada Sabtu dengan penembusan Terowong Genting sepanjang 16.39 kilometer, lapor Xinhua. Menurut kenyataan syarikat itu selepas majlis penembusan, kejayaan itu adalah pencapaian besar memandangkan terowong itu terletak di bawah kawasan pergunungan… Continue reading

Mayat lelaki ditemui dalam gaung di Tapah, polis klasifikasi kes bunuh

IPOH: Polis mengklasifikasikan kes penemuan mayat seorang lelaki di dalam gaung di Kampung Batu 23, Jalan Pahang dekat Tapah sebagai kes bunuh. Ketua Polis Daerah Tapah, Supt Johari Yahya, berkata keputusan itu dibuat susulan hasil bedah siasat yang dijalankan Unit Forensik Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) Ipoh. Menurut beliau, punca kematian mangsa adalah akibat dipukul… Continue reading

Building cyber-resilient workforce

IN today’s hyper-connected global economy, cybersecurity can be a strategic risk at the highest levels of leadership – not just a technical issue buried within IT departments. As cyber threats continue to grow in frequency, sophistication and impact, the need for a cyber-resilient workforce is no longer optional; it is a national economic and security… Continue reading

Building cyber-resilient workforce

Konflik manusia-gajah Sabah: Ada sinar di hujung terowong

Di Sabah, manusia selalunya dilihat sebagai “penjahat” dalam konflik dengan gajah Borneo. Namun realitinya, jika disoroti, kedua-dua – manusia dan gajah – ialah mangsa dengan masing-masing berjuang meneruskan kelangsungan hidup. Artikel terakhir daripada laporan dua bahagian ini meneliti penyelesaian berpotensi. KINABATANGAN: Pancaran terik cahaya matahari terasa membakar ketika bot membawa penulis Fadzli Rami, jurufoto Arjasneh… Continue reading

KTMB pacu transformasi digital pengangkutan awam menerusi aplikasi KITS style

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) menjenamakan semula Integrated Ticketing System (KITS) kepada SuperApp KITS Style bagi mewujudkan sistem pengangkutan yang lebih cekap, selamat, mampan dan berdaya saing sekali gus meningkatkan mutu hidup rakyat. Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke Siew Fook berkata penjenamaan itu bukan hanya platform pembelian tiket tetapi menjadi sebuah Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) SuperApp… Continue reading

Tax Matters – Risks around shadow ownership through nominee arrangements

IT IS common in many industries such as the oil and gas industry or industries that require government licensing where there are strict ownership requirements before companies can bid for government contracts to have nominee shareholder director arrangements without the necessary disclosure of the beneficial owners. Usually, the undisclosed beneficial owner will have side agreements… Continue reading

Sexually explicit material access made easy by internet, smartphones

PETALING JAYA: Smartphones and around-the-clock internet access are exposing Malaysian youth to pornography earlier than ever, raising alarms over mental health, sexual development, and public safety. “It’s starting younger, spreading faster and it’s all on mobile,” said Dr Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi, president of Malaysians Against Pornography (MAP) and public health medicine specialist at Universiti Putra… Continue reading

Global audiences wait with bated breath for show’s finale

WHEN Squid Game season three premiered on June 27, the expectations were as towering as the doll from Red Light, Green Light. The third and final chapter of Netflix’s most-watched series promised resolution and revenge and largely delivers, albeit with a deeper, more cerebral twist than its blood-soaked predecessors. The games are back, but so… Continue reading

PM bangga kejayaan Tunku Johor di GT Asia Fuji, Jepun

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejayaan Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim dan Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar pada GT World Challenge Asia di Jepun membanggakan rakyat Johor serta Malaysia. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata kejayaan di Litar Fuji Speedway itu juga memperlihatkan daya saing serta semangat juang tinggi anak muda negara di… Continue reading

Concern over rise of porn addiction among youth

PETALING JAYA: Once hidden behind closed doors, pornography addiction is quietly taking hold among Malaysian youth, fuelling anxiety, depression and warped ideas of intimacy, experts warn. “It’s no different from gambling or gaming addiction – it’s compulsive, harmful and hard to stop,” said Dr Siti Aisyah Panatik, psychology professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. “Young people… Continue reading

Tunku Abdul Rahman leads to JMR to triumph at Fuji Speedway

JOHOR Motorsports Racing (JMR) continued to make waves on the international stage as Tunku Panglima Johor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim, clinched victory in Race 2 of the GT World Challenge Asia Championship at the Fuji International Speedway in Japan today. Tunku Abdul Rahman, who partnered with Ben Green in a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R,… Continue reading

Tunku Abdul Rahman leads to JMR to triumph at Fuji Speedway

Consumer group seeks royal support for vape ban

GEORGE TOWN: Concerned over the growing availability of drug-laced vape products among youths, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is seeking the support of Malaysia’s royal institutions to strengthen calls for a nationwide ban on vaping. CAP senior education officer N.V. Subbarow said letters addressed to all state rulers will be sent tomorrow, appealing for… Continue reading

JMR ungguli podium di GT World Challenge Asia Jepun

KUALA LUMPUR: Pasukan Johor Motorsports Racing (JMR) terus mencipta sensasi di pentas antarabangsa apabila Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim menjuarai Perlumbaan 2 Kejohanan GT World Challenge Asia di Fuji International Speedway, Jepun hari ini. Tunku Abdul Rahman yang bergandingan dengan Ben Green menggunakan jentera Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, mempamerkan aksi luar biasa… Continue reading

Call for more inclusive primary education model

PETALING JAYA: Despite the growing awareness of gender equality, many school materials still portray boys as leaders and girls in domestic roles, a concern that has prompted calls for urgent curriculum reform and more inclusive learning environments. Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (PAGE) chairperson Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim said schools must intentionally nurture… Continue reading

Faded road markings a hidden threat to drivers

PETALING JAYA: Faded, overlapping or missing road markings may seem like a minor nuisance but they are an invisible danger lurking on Malaysian roads, contributing to collisions and close calls every day. Despite being one of the most basic road safety tools, worn-out markings are often neglected, even in major urban areas such as Kuala… Continue reading

England and France advance to Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-finals

ENGLAND secured their place in the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-finals with a dominant 6-1 victory over Wales, finishing second in Group D behind France. The Lionesses will now face Sweden in Zurich, a rematch of their 4-0 semi-final win from the previous tournament. Georgia Stanway opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 13th… Continue reading

‘Gender stereotyping hinders development’

PETALING JAYA: Gender stereotypes in schools, such as associating boys with leadership and girls with caregiving roles, can erode children’s confidence, hinder identity development and even lead to bullying, said an expert. University of Nottingham Malaysia Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing associate professor Dr Siti Khadijah Zainal Badri said rigid gender norms often create… Continue reading

Sinner targets golden era after Wimbledon win over Alcaraz

JANNIK SINNER has declared his best tennis is still ahead after dethroning Carlos Alcaraz to win his maiden Wimbledon title. The Italian world number one overcame his Spanish rival 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a gripping final, avenging his French Open defeat last month. Sinner’s victory ended Alcaraz’s two-year reign at the All England Club… Continue reading