August 2025 – Page 100 – Thesundailymys

Malaysia’s 13MP focuses on AI and 5G for digital transformation

KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) places strong emphasis on technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo stated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has prioritised the AI Nation Framework as a key initiative. The framework aims to maximise Malaysia’s 5G network for digital… Continue reading

England cancer survival improvements slow, prompting calls for new strategy

LONDON: Improvements in cancer survival rates in England and Wales have slowed down significantly since 2010, according to a major study released Wednesday, leading to calls for an urgent national cancer plan. The study, conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, measured the survival index for 10.8 million adults diagnosed with cancer… Continue reading

Police confirm assault on former minister’s son in Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed an assault on the son of a former minister at a shopping mall in Putrajaya. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the incident occurred around 2 pm at the mall’s pick-up and drop-off area. “The incident occurred when the victim was reportedly with his mother and their driver,” he… Continue reading

NGOs call for UK probe into Telegraph sale over China influence concerns

LONDON: Nine human rights and freedom of expression organisations have demanded the UK government investigate The Telegraph newspaper’s sale to US investment group RedBird Capital over concerns about Chinese influence. An open letter to UK media minister Lisa Nandy cited “RedBird Capital’s ties to China” as threatening “media pluralism, transparency, and information integrity in the… Continue reading

Russia dismisses European Ukraine diplomacy as insignificant ahead of Trump-Putin summit

MOSCOW: Russia has dismissed European diplomatic consultations with Ukraine as “insignificant” ahead of a crucial summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian foreign ministry deputy spokesman Alexey Fadeev stated, “We consider the consultations sought by the Europeans to be politically and practically insignificant.” He accused the European Union of undermining… Continue reading

Zara Qairina’s passing unites Malaysians – Nurul Izzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The passing of Zara Qairina Mahathir has united Malaysians beyond boundaries and differences, according to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar. She expressed deep empathy as a mother, understanding the grief of Zara’s mother, who wished only for her child to grow up healthy and happy. “Zara Qairina was like… Continue reading

Estonia expels Russian diplomat over alleged interference in state affairs

TALLINN: Estonia has expelled a Russian diplomat for allegedly interfering in the Baltic nation’s internal affairs, marking the latest diplomatic clash between the two countries. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated the diplomat actively participated in actions undermining Estonia’s constitutional order and legal framework. “The Russian embassy’s ongoing interference in the internal affairs of the Republic… Continue reading

RM600m allocated for new HTJ2 hospital in Seremban

SEREMBAN: A new Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Seremban 2 (HTJ2) will be built with an allocation of RM600 million. The facility will occupy a 13.35-hectare site near the Seremban Health Clinic in Jalan Rasah. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun confirmed the development today. The hospital is expected to provide at least 400 beds… Continue reading

Myanmar air strike kills eight in stranded civilian convoy near Mandalay

YANGON: A Myanmar military air strike struck a civilian supply convoy stranded between junta forces and anti-coup rebels near Mandalay, killing at least eight people according to local witnesses. Two residents from Sagaing region confirmed the attack occurred on Monday when aircraft bombed stationary trucks blocked by ongoing clashes near Taung Yin village, just 17… Continue reading

Couple hired by loan shark arrested for deadly Segamat house fire

JOHOR BAHRU: A couple allegedly hired by a Singapore-based loan shark has been arrested for a deadly house fire in Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat. The fire on July 25 claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman and damaged five houses. Johor police chief Commissioner Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed the arrests of the suspects, aged 21… Continue reading

150 species saved in England but wildlife decline continues

LONDON: A £13 million conservation programme in England has successfully protected 150 threatened species but faces urgent calls for further action to reverse biodiversity decline. Natural England revealed its Species Recovery Programme supported animals and plants including water vole, oystercatcher, lady’s slipper orchid, the hazel dormouse and Atlantic salmon through targeted interventions. “From the Lizard… Continue reading

Two die of food poisoning after Tawau wedding reception

KOTA KINABALU: A tragic case of suspected food poisoning has resulted in the deaths of a woman and her son who attended a wedding reception in Tawau last weekend. A female relative of the deceased aged 24 lodged a police report at 10.30 am on Tuesday after both victims died, Tawau deputy OCPD Supt Champin… Continue reading

Thai court to decide on PM’s dismissal case by end of August

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has set 29 August as the date to deliver its verdict on a case seeking Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s removal from office. A group of conservative senators filed the case accusing the prime minister of misconduct during a diplomatic row with Cambodia that triggered deadly border clashes. The court stated it… Continue reading

Malaysian golfers miss Maybank Championship spot by one shot

MALAYSIAN golfers Ng Jing Xuen and Genevieve Ling narrowly missed qualifying for the Maybank Championship 2025 after finishing tied-sixth at the ASEAN Qualifier. Both players ended with a three-over-par 147 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, just one stroke behind the qualification cut. Thailand’s Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul claimed victory with a seven-under-par 137, leading… Continue reading

Bangladesh probes ex-leader Hasina’s family in corruption cases

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission presented court testimonies on Wednesday alleging power abuses by ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family, including British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq. Three ACC officials detailed accusations in separate cases involving the alleged illegal acquisition of valuable land plots near Dhaka. Siddiq, who resigned as Britain’s anti-corruption minister in January… Continue reading

Anwar Condemns ‘Malicious’ Attack on Rafizi’s Son

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the recent attack on the child of Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, describing it as a “malicious and treacherous act.” “We are still grappling with the issue of bullying in schools, and now another deeply regrettable act has occurred,” Anwar said in a statement… Continue reading

Two secondary schoolgirls charged with assault and unlawful confinement in Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: Two 13-year-old girls pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to charges of assault and unlawful confinement of a schoolmate. The Form One students denied the joint charges read before Magistrate Mohamad Azlan Basri. Lawyer N Nagaratnam, representing both accused, confirmed the first charge involved injuring the victim in a school… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan mandates Jalur Gemilang display for civil servants

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government has made it compulsory for department heads and civil servants to fly the Jalur Gemilang and state flag at their residences until Sept 16. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun stated that department heads, including those residing outside the state, must display both flags at their homes. He added that… Continue reading

Home Ministry probes attack on Rafizi’s son

PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed grave concern following an incident involving an attack on the child of Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli in Putrajaya today. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said he had personally contacted Rafizi to convey sympathy and concern to him and his family.… Continue reading

Chinese man sues gym after paying over RM500k for 300-year membership, owner disappears

A fitness enthusiast in eastern China has taken a gym to court after spending over 870,000 yuan (approx. RM506,580) on memberships and lessons spanning an astonishing 300 years — only for the management to vanish with his money. The man, identified as Jin, told Zhejiang Television that he had been a loyal member of Ranyan… Continue reading

Rafizi’s son attacked with syringe at Putrajaya mall

PETALING JAYA: The son of Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli was attacked with a syringe by an unidentified assailant outside a shopping mall in Putrajaya today. In a statement, Rafizi said the incident occurred at about 1.45pm as his wife and child were getting into their car to leave the mall. “Suddenly,… Continue reading

Passwords at risk as tech giants tighten security

PARIS: Fingerprints, access keys and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer security method – but also running into public hesitancy. “The password era is ending,“ two senior figures at Microsoft wrote in a July blog post. The tech giant has been building “more secure” alternatives to log in… Continue reading

‘Stop production’: Small US firms hit by tariff changes

WASHINGTON: When US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on almost all trading partners in April, Ben Knepler contacted the factory in Cambodia producing his company’s outdoor furniture. “Stop production,” he ordered. The announcement involved a 10% levy on imports from most partners, set to rise further for many of them. For Cambodia, the planned duty… Continue reading

BlackBerry expands Apac HQ to boost cyber-resilience

KUALA LUMPUR: BlackBerry Ltd is expanding its secure communications division’s Asia Pacific (Apac) regional headquarters in Malaysia, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the nation and the broader Asean region. Following the successful launch of the MCMC and BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Cyberjaya in March 2024, BlackBerry is now scaling its presence… Continue reading

Mobile penetration tops 100% in most markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Mobile penetration now exceeds 100% in nearly every market, with Hong Kong SAR at 264%, Singapore at 150%, Taiwan region at 145%, Japan and South Korea each at 140%, Malaysia at 130%, and Mainland China at 110%. Even in emerging markets like Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and India, penetration sits at or above… Continue reading

Tour de France Singapore Criterium returns for fourth edition in 2025

THE Tour de France Singapore Criterium returns for its fourth edition on 1–2 November 2025, bringing the speed, strategy, and spectacle of elite cycling back to the streets of Marina Bay. Leading this year’s line-up is Jasper Philipsen, to reclaim the Tour de France Singapore Criterium title he won in 2023, after being edged out… Continue reading

RM4.15 bil approved for 17 Kelantan projects including flood mitigation

KOTA BHARU: The federal government has approved RM4.15 billion for 17 development projects in Kelantan through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS). Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud confirmed the allocation includes flood mitigation initiatives to protect residents and property. He stated the flood mitigation projects reflect strong collaboration and timely execution by all… Continue reading

Zara Qairina death probe shifts to criminal elements, bullying

KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah, which was initially classified as sudden death, will now focus on possible criminal elements, including bullying. At a press conference here today, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director… Continue reading

Rafizi’s son hospitalised after Putrajaya mall car park attack

PETALING JAYA: The 12-year-old son of Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli (pic) is receiving medical treatment following an assault that took place at a shopping mall car park in Putrajaya, today. Rafizi confirmed his child’s condition to media outlets, stating that his son is “undergoing check and will be under observation.” The former PKR deputy president… Continue reading

Grab Malaysia partners with Liga Wanita Nasional (LWN) championing women’s empowerment in sports

WOMEN’S football is gaining momentum in Malaysia, and Grab Malaysia is proud to partner with Liga Wanita Nasional (LWN) as the ‘Official e-Hailing & Food Delivery Platform’ for the league. It aims to elevate the league and amplify the voices of women athletes, ensuring women’s football receives the recognition and support it deserves. The collaboration… Continue reading

Premier League Trophy coming to KL

THE Premier League Trophy is coming to Kuala Lumpur this August, and Guinness is inviting eligible Premier League fans to be part of a moment that will go down in football history. From 22 to 24 August 2025, the iconic Trophy will be on display at Pavilion KL. On the first day, Friday, 22 August,… Continue reading

Israel approves new Gaza offensive plan amid ceasefire talks in Cairo

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday it had authorised operational plans for a renewed offensive in Gaza, following the security cabinet’s directive to capture Gaza City. Armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir “approved the main framework for the IDF’s operational plan in the Gaza Strip,“ according to an official army statement. Prime Minister… Continue reading

Three Malaysian teens to train at Tottenham Hotspur via Dashing Talent Scholarship

THREE young Malaysian footballers will get the chance to train at Tottenham Hotspur’s elite academy in London. The opportunity comes through the Dashing Talent Scholarship, an initiative by a men’s grooming brand, targeting players aged 15 to 18. A total of 120 shortlisted talents will compete for the three coveted spots at the prestigious English… Continue reading

European satellite launches to boost extreme weather monitoring

KOUROU: A new European satellite designed to improve extreme weather monitoring blasted into orbit aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from French Guiana. The MetOp-SGA1 satellite will provide earlier warnings for deadly heatwaves, storms and other disasters across Europe as part of a US-led global weather tracking system. “Metop-SGA1 observations will help meteorologists improve short- and… Continue reading

Swiss pilot breaks solar plane altitude record with 9,521-metre flight

GENEVA: Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan has set a new altitude record for solar-powered electric aircraft by reaching 9,521 metres during a landmark flight from Sion airport. The SolarStratos team confirmed the achievement on Wednesday, surpassing the previous 9,235-metre record held since 2010 by Solar Impulse pilot Andre Borschberg. Domjan’s five-hour and nine-minute flight utilised warm… Continue reading

Greece battles wildfire near Patras as heatwave fuels blazes across Europe

ATHENS: Firefighters are working tirelessly to control a wildfire threatening Greece’s third-largest city Patras, one of more than 20 fires prompting the country to request European Union support. Strong winds and arid conditions have intensified fires nationwide during a heatwave affecting southern Europe, with Spain, Portugal, Montenegro and Albania also combating blazes. Since early Wednesday,… Continue reading

Police probe UTM Palapes cadet’s death, record 22 statements

JOHOR BAHRU: Police have taken statements from 22 individuals as part of the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Johor police chief Comm Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed the statements were collected from doctors, family members, friends, and coaches. Authorities are still awaiting the full post-mortem report from Kota… Continue reading

Zelensky urges allies to counter Russian deception in Ukraine war

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Ukraine and its allies must resist Russian deception tactics as they prepare for crucial diplomatic talks in Berlin. “Pressure must be exerted on Russia for the sake of a fair peace,“ Zelensky stated on social media ahead of meetings with European leaders and US president Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader… Continue reading

South Korean president to meet Japan PM in Tokyo ahead of US talks

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Japan’s prime minister in Tokyo next week on his way to a planned sitdown with US President Donald Trump, both governments said Wednesday. Lee had previously announced an August 25 meeting in Washington where he and Trump are to hammer out details of their recent trade… Continue reading

MOTAC allocates RM10.14m for Negeri Sembilan tourism and heritage projects

SEREMBAN: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has approved RM10.14 million for Negeri Sembilan under the Restoration, Conservation, Renovation and Upgrading Programme (PPUN). Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun stated that the funding highlights the federal government’s commitment to preserving the state’s heritage and tourism identity. A total of 18 projects across districts… Continue reading

Nurul Izzah sebut pemergian Zara Qairina satukan rakyat Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Presiden Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Nurul Izzah Anwar menyatakan pemergian Allahyarham Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, telah menyatukan rakyat Malaysia merentasi sempadan dan perbezaan. Nurul Izzah berkata sebagai seorang ibu, beliau amat memahami kesedihan yang ditanggung oleh ibu Allahyarham yang hanya mahu melihat anaknya membesar seperti kanak-kanak lain, sihat dan ceria. “Zara Qairina… Continue reading

Dua pelajar perempuan didakwa kurung dan cedera rakan sekolah

SUNGAI PETANI: Dua pelajar perempuan tingkatan satu mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan mengurung dan mencederakan seorang rakan sekolah mereka bulan lepas. Kedua-dua remaja berusia 13 tahun itu membuat pengakuan selepas pertuduhan dibacakan oleh Majistret Mohamad Azlan Basri dalam prosiding tertutup. Peguam N. Nagaratnam yang mewakili mereka memaklumkan bahawa… Continue reading

ASEAN perlu perkukuh kerjasama latihan kemahiran hadapi era digital

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN perlu memperkukuh kerjasama dalam latihan kemahiran bagi memenuhi keperluan ekonomi abad ke-21, kata Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim. Beliau berkata kemunculan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) seperti pelancaran terbaru ChatGPT 5.0 menguatkan kebimbangan bahawa AI berpotensi menggantikan tenaga kerja yang dilatih secara konvensional. “Dalam era apabila AI mampu berfikir, dunia masih memerlukan individu… Continue reading

PETRA to enhance National Water Policy for sustainable supply in Malaysia

KOTA BHARU: The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) is prioritising the National Water Policy to ensure safe and sustainable water supply nationwide. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that this initiative will bolster water security and position Malaysia as a dynamic water hub. He highlighted the policy’s potential to drive economic… Continue reading

Kerajaan lulus RM4.15 bilion untuk projek tebatan banjir dan pemuliharaan pantai di Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Kerajaan Persekutuan melalui Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air (PETRA) meluluskan peruntukan pembangunan sebanyak RM4.15 bilion untuk dilaksanakan di Kelantan, merangkumi 17 projek bagi mengurangkan kejadian banjir dan memulihara pantai. Menteri Besar Kelantan Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud berkata ini termasuk pelaksanaan projek Rancangan Tebatan Banjir (RTB) sebagai benteng pertahanan rakyat dan pelindung harta… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didakwa 13 pertuduhan guna dokumen palsu

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pengarah syarikat didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas 13 pertuduhan menggunakan tuntutan perjalanan dan invois palsu berjumlah 33,000 ringgit dua tahun lepas. Foong Lai Sim, 51, pengarah Inovix (M) Sdn Bhd yang menjalankan perniagaan cenderamata premium dan korporat, mengaku tidak bersalah selepas kesemua pertuduhan dibacakan terhadapnya. Wanita itu didakwa… Continue reading

ATM beri kerjasama penuh siasatan pegawai terlibat sindiket penyeludupan

KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) akan memberikan kerjasama penuh kepada Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) berhubung siasatan penahanan beberapa pegawainya yang disyaki terlibat sindiket penyeludupan barang larangan termasuk dadah dan rokok. Panglima Angkatan Tentera Jen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar berkata siasatan akan dijalankan terperinci dan ATM tidak akan melindungi atau berkompromi terhadap mana-mana… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan wajibkan ketua jabatan dan penjawat awam kibarkan bendera

SEREMBAN: Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan mewajibkan semua ketua jabatan dan penjawat awam di negeri itu mengibarkan bendera di kediaman masing-masing sehingga 16 September ini. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata ketua jabatan diwajibkan memasang dua bendera iaitu Jalur Gemilang dan bendera Negeri Sembilan, manakala penjawat awam perlu mengibarkan sekurang-kurangnya bendera Malaysia di kediaman mereka. Beliau… Continue reading

Police hunt suspect after infant’s body found buried at PPR Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: Police are searching for a suspect connected to the discovery of a prematurely born baby boy buried at a playground here. The infant was found at a People’s Housing Project (PPR) following a public tip-off at 10.30 pm. Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo confirmed the case in a statement today.… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan peruntuk RM10.14 juta untuk pelancongan dan pemuliharaan warisan

SEREMBAN: Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) memperuntukkan RM10.14 juta melalui Program Pemulihan, Pemuliharaan, Ubah Suai dan Naik Taraf (PPUN) kepada Negeri Sembilan bagi tahun ini, sebagai usaha strategik memulihara warisan serta memperkukuh sektor pelancongan negeri. Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata peruntukan itu satu komitmen holistik dan strategik kerajaan Persekutuan dalam… Continue reading