August 2025 – Page 100 – Thesundailymys

Selangor perkukuh kerjasama ASEAN bina bandar inklusif dan lestari

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor bersedia memperkukuh kerjasama dengan negara anggota ASEAN bagi mempromosikan pembangunan bandar inklusif dan lestari. Ini selaras dengan pelaksanaan pelbagai inisiatif ekonomi serta sosial transformatif di bawah rangka perancangan jangka panjang negeri. Timbalan Pengarah Bahagian Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan, Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri (UPEN) Selangor Norazlina Yusof menyatakan komitmen negeri itu untuk berkongsi amalan… Continue reading

Daikin Malaysia & Tanjung Ratna partner to bring smart, sustainable living to Selangor homes

Daikin Malaysia has signed a strategic partnership with Tanjung Ratna to deliver next-generation comfort, energy efficiency and smart living to future residential projects in Selangor — including rumah mampu milik developments. Tanjung Ratna and Daikin Malaysia also expressed their deepest gratitude to His Highness DYTM Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Raja… Continue reading

Police deny beating suspects in Palestinian kidnapping case

KUALA LUMPUR: A police officer rejected claims that suspects in a Palestinian man’s kidnapping case were beaten and forced to confess during their arrest three years ago. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif denied allegations that two suspects suffered severe injuries, including a torn tongue, while in custody. The 42-year-old officer testified under cross-examination by defence lawyer… Continue reading

Kenderong Forest Reserve pioneers helipad and tube wells for firefighting

GERIK: The Kenderong Permanent Forest Reserve has become the first location in Peninsular Malaysia to feature a helipad and tube wells for improved forest fire management. Mohamad Farhan Sukiman, assistant director of the Perak Forestry Department, said the project provides an alternative water source beyond river supplies for firefighting. The RM400,000 project was built on… Continue reading

2,153 pengusaha akuakultur dapat pensijilan myGAP di Malaysia

JERTIH: Sebanyak 2,153 pensijilan Amalan Akuakultur Baik (myGAP) telah dikeluarkan oleh Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan kepada pengusaha akuakultur di seluruh negara setakat ini. Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Perikanan (Pengurusan) Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Yeo Moi Eim, menyatakan angka ini menunjukkan peningkatan memberangsangkan dalam tempoh lima tahun kebelakangan. “Sebanyak 45 sijil myGAP telah dikeluarkan di Terengganu setakat… Continue reading

STR bantu ibu tunggal sara keluarga di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) diibaratkan sebagai talian hayat bagi golongan berpendapatan rendah (B40), terutamanya ibu tunggal, peniaga kecil, dan pekerja sambilan. Nor Azura Mat Desa, 45, seorang ibu tunggal yang berpendapatan sekitar RM1,200 sebulan, berkata bantuan STR akan digunakan untuk keperluan dapur dan anaknya yang belajar di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). “Sejak kematian… Continue reading

Malaysia siasat ketelusan gencatan senjata Thailand-Kemboja

GEMAS: Pasukan Pemerhati Interim (IOT) pimpinan Malaysia sedang menyiasat ketelusan gencatan senjata di sempadan Thailand dan Kemboja. Panglima Angkatan Tentera Jen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar menyatakan pasukan itu akan memaklumkan hasil siasatan kepada kedua-dua negara. “Kita menerima laporan pelanggaran gencatan senjata dan pasukan di lapangan akan siasat,“ katanya. Matlamat utama IOT adalah memastikan gencatan… Continue reading

Bapa didakwa 52 pertuduhan sumbang mahram dan pornografi anak kandung

MELAKA: Seorang juruteknik barangan elektrik didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh atas 52 pertuduhan sumbang mahram, amang seksual, dan rakaman video pornografi terhadap anak kandungnya. Lelaki berusia 41 tahun itu mengaku tidak bersalah terhadap semua pertuduhan yang dikenakan ke atasnya. Kesalahan itu didakwa dilakukan di sebuah rumah di Taman Tambak Paya Harmoni, Melaka Tengah, melibatkan… Continue reading

Funding for national highway cycling squad to be finalised this week

THE funding dispute involving Malaysia Pro Cycling and Terengganu Cycling Team for the national highway squad at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand is set to be resolved this week. National Sports Council director-general Jefri Ngadirin confirmed ongoing negotiations with the Malaysian National Cycling Federation regarding financial support. “We agreed to include them under Category… Continue reading

Reformasi perkhidmatan awam Malaysia lonjak daya saing negara

PUTRAJAYA: Reformasi perkhidmatan awam Malaysia menunjukkan pencapaian ketara dengan kedudukan negara dalam Daya Saing Dunia IMD melonjak dari tangga ke-34 kepada ke-23 pada 2025. Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar berkata peningkatan ini didorong oleh kecekapan kerajaan yang meningkat lapan anak tangga. Beliau menyatakan bahawa Pasukan Petugas Khas Reformasi Agensi (STAR) menjadi… Continue reading

KKR mohon peruntukan lebih dalam Belanjawan 2026 untuk selenggara jalan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) memerlukan peruntukan tambahan untuk menambah baik infrastruktur negara, terutamanya lebuh raya utama dan jalan persekutuan. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menyatakan perkara itu menjadi keutamaan dalam permohonan belanjawan tahun depan. Beliau berkata KKR telah lama memohon pertambahan peruntukan bagi tujuan penyelenggaraan jalan. “Kami memerlukan peruntukan lebih… Continue reading

Federal Court to hear MAF retirees’ pension appeal on November 6

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has scheduled a hearing for November 6 to consider an appeal by 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces personnel over pension adjustments. The case management session, conducted via e-Review from August 4 until today, was overseen by deputy registrar Husna Dzulkifly. Lawyer Mohamed Hanif Khatri Abdulla, representing the retirees, confirmed the virtual… Continue reading

Ubur-ubur di perairan Mersing: Orang ramai dinasihat waspada

JOHOR BAHRU: Orang ramai dinasihatkan agar lebih berwaspada dengan kehadiran ubur-ubur di kawasan perairan Mersing. Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Johor Rosmawati Ghazali mengesahkan beberapa laporan mengenai penemuan hidupan laut tersebut. “Semua pengunjung dinasihatkan berhati-hati ketika melakukan aktiviti riadah pantai, snorkeling dan selam skuba,“ katanya. Beliau menyarankan pemakaian pakaian bertutup atau bersesuaian untuk mengelakkan sengatan ubur-ubur.… Continue reading

British consultant pleads not guilty to molest charge in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: A British financial consultant has pleaded not guilty to molesting an Indonesian man in a hotel room earlier this month. Adekoya Oluwatoyosi Osideinde, 31, from Bath, faced the charge at the Magistrate’s Court here under Section 354 of the Penal Code. The alleged incident occurred at 8.34 am on 2 August in a… Continue reading

Malaysian Army reviews training SOP after PALAPES cadet death

GEMAS: The Malaysian Army (TDM) is reviewing its standard operating procedures (SOP) for training, including those for the Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES). Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said the SOP includes improving health screening processes before training begins. He stated this is crucial due to the high-risk nature of live ammunition… Continue reading

Malaysia-led team monitors Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire transparency

GEMAS: The Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team (IOT) is actively investigating the transparency of the ceasefire along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar confirmed the team’s critical role in addressing reported violations. “We have received reports from both countries of several ceasefire violations. “The team on the ground will… Continue reading

Malaysia proposes criminal law reforms including ending caning

KUALA LUMPUR: The Criminal Law Reform Committee (CLRC) has outlined several immediate reforms for Malaysia’s criminal justice system. These changes aim to provide quick benefits to the public while aligning with modern legal standards. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlighted key proposals. These include abolishing… Continue reading

Port Dickson seafood safe to eat, says Negeri Sembilan Fisheries

PORT DICKSON: Fish, prawns, and squid in the waters of Port Dickson are still safe for consumption, according to Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department director Kasim Tawe. He explained that mobile marine species like fish and prawns are less risky as they forage naturally. “Fish, prawns, and moving species are not dangerous, but mussels and cockles… Continue reading

Malaysia Techlympics draws 1.4 million annual participants since 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysia Techlympics programme has consistently attracted nearly 1.4 million participants each year since its inception in 2022. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal revealed participation figures of 1.03 million in 2022, 1.82 million in 2023 and 1.31 million so far in 2024. The hybrid format combining physical and… Continue reading

Taiping black dust pollution affects 500 residents, DOE investigates

TAIPING: Approximately 500 residents in Taman Tekkah Permai and Taman Tekkah Jaya have reported black dust pollution suspected to originate from industrial activities over the past week. Perak Department of Environment director Datuk Dr Mohammad Ezanni Mat Salleh confirmed receiving complaints from affected residents on 4 August. The DOE deployed air monitoring equipment, including the… Continue reading

Man stabbed to death in Senawang during evening altercation

SEREMBAN: A 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the chest during an altercation in front of a house at Taman Seri Pagi in Senawang yesterday evening. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed the incident occurred around 6.50 pm following a disagreement between the victim and the suspect. “The suspect stabbed the victim… Continue reading

AKPS rampas diesel bernilai RM30,600 di Bukit Kayu Hitam

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan (AKPS) berjaya mematahkan cubaan penyeludupan 10,200 liter minyak diesel bernilai RM30,600 di Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam. Komander AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir menyatakan rampasan dilakukan selepas pemeriksaan ke atas tiga lori treler dan tiga pikap. Pemeriksaan mendapati… Continue reading

Works Ministry seeks higher budget for infrastructure repairs in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry is pushing for a larger allocation in Budget 2026 to address critical infrastructure repairs, particularly for major highways and federal roads. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasised the urgency of this request during a dialogue session with construction industry stakeholders. He stated that current funding levels fall short of… Continue reading

Ikan dan udang di Port Dickson selamat dimakan, kupang perlu dielak

PORT DICKSON: Ikan, udang, dan sotong di perairan Port Dickson masih selamat untuk dimakan walaupun terdapat amaran terhadap pengambilan kupang dan kerang-kerangan. Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Sembilan Kasim Tawe menjelaskan hidupan laut yang bergerak bebas seperti ikan dan udang tidak terjejas oleh pencemaran toksin. “Spesies yang bergerak seperti ikan dan udang tidak berbahaya kerana mereka… Continue reading

Malaysia’s civil service reforms boost global competitiveness ranking

PUTRAJAYA: Civil service reforms implemented over the past year have yielded measurable results, with Malaysia rising from 34th to 23rd position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar attributed this 11-place jump to improved government efficiency, which climbed eight spots to 25th globally. The… Continue reading

Bangladesh galak lebih pelaburan dari Malaysia untuk ekonomi mampan

PUTRAJAYA: Bangladesh berhasrat menarik lebih banyak pelaburan dari Malaysia bagi mengukuhkan ekonomi dan membina masa depan mampan. Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus menyatakan negara itu menawarkan peluang besar dengan sokongan sumber manusia dan teknologi yang kukuh. “Malaysia sahabat baik dan kami mencari pelaburan dari sini…itu yang kami bincangkan,“ katanya dalam sidang media bersama Perdana… Continue reading

Melaka man faces 52 sexual offence charges involving daughter

MELAKA: An electrical technician pleaded not guilty to 52 charges of sexual offences against his biological daughter at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court. The 41-year-old man allegedly committed incest, physical assault, and recorded pornographic videos of his 18-year-old daughter between May 12 and Aug 6. Seventeen charges were filed under Section 376B of the Penal… Continue reading

Ipoh City Council warns against fake kiosk application agents

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has denied appointing any intermediaries to handle kiosk applications within its jurisdiction. A statement issued today clarified that recent social media posts claiming individuals could facilitate such applications for a fee of RM1,500, including licence costs, are false. MBI emphasised that these promotions are misleading and urged the public… Continue reading

Inisiatif ‘Friends of Ministry perkukuh dasar Malaysia MADANI

KUALA LUMPUR: Inisiatif Friends of Ministry (FOM) berperanan sebagai penghubung penting bagi memastikan dasar dan aspirasi Malaysia MADANI sampai kepada rakyat. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi menyatakan program ini dicadangkan oleh Kelab Penyokong Kerajaan MADANI (BBC) bagi mengukuhkan kerjasama strategik antara kementerian dan Ahli Parlimen. “Melalui kerjasama ini, kita bukan sahaja berkongsi… Continue reading

2,153 aquaculture entrepreneurs nationwide receive MyGAP certification

JERTIH: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has issued a total of 2,153 Good Aquaculture Practice (MyGAP) certifications to aquaculture industry players across Malaysia. Department of Fisheries deputy director-general (Management) Yeo Moi Eim noted steady growth in certifications over the past five years, with Terengganu showing significant progress. A total of 45 MyGAP certifications… Continue reading

Malaysians urged to join Gaza solidarity gathering on August 23

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are encouraged to participate in the ‘Malam Himpunan and Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza’ at Dataran Merdeka on 23 August. The event aims to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine’s ongoing struggle for justice. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar emphasised the importance of public attendance. He stated… Continue reading

Bolivia’s right-wing poised for historic election victory amid crisis

LA PAZ: Bolivians are set to close the chapter on two decades of left-wing governance in Sunday’s presidential election. Two right-wing frontrunners are promising sweeping reforms to tackle the country’s severe economic crisis. Nearly 20 years after Evo Morales rose to power on a socialist platform, Bolivia faces dire shortages of dollars, fuel, and basic… Continue reading

MCMC ramps up cyber safety efforts amid Labuan’s online fraud surge

LABUAN: Online banking fraud has become the top crime concern in this duty-free island, surpassing other petty offences, according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Federal Territories MCMC director Faisal Hamdi Mohammed Ghouth said the agency will expand its Safe Internet Campaign to equip all community levels with skills to counter cybercrimes. He… Continue reading

Trump to test Putin’s stance on Ukraine as Europe scrambles

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump described his upcoming Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin as a “feel-out meeting” to explore potential solutions for ending the Ukraine war. European leaders are privately concerned that Trump and Putin may push Ukraine into unacceptable compromises. Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting territorial concessions, calling his stance bothersome.… Continue reading

Yangwang U9 Track Edition revealed – Over 3,000hp and Nurburgring ambitions

CHINA’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has quietly dropped a bombshell in its latest product catalogue, details of a new Yangwang U9 Track Edition, a hardcore electric supercar that’s about to make even the most exotic EVs sweat. According to Car News China, this new variant of BYD’s flagship performance machine sticks with… Continue reading

Sunway University kicks off Nights of Fright 11 with spine-chilling campus preview

MALAYSIA’S #MostHappeningCampus, Sunway University, took the spotlight as it hosted the official campus launch of Nights of Fright (NOF) 11, giving students a haunting first look at what’s set to be this year’s biggest Halloween event. Held on 8 August 2025, the exclusive preview — a first of its kind — marked a bold collaboration… Continue reading

Bentong helicopter crash report reveals hot refuelling safety violations

KUALA LUMPUR: The preliminary investigation into the 6 February Bentong helicopter crash, which resulted in the death of a ground crew member, has identified multiple safety breaches during hot refuelling operations. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) found both the Indonesian ground crew and the pilot of the Bell 206L4 helicopter violated established Safety Working… Continue reading

India Himalayan flood death toll rises as search continues

NEW DELHI: Indian officials confirm at least 68 people remain missing a week after a devastating flood buried a Himalayan town in mud. The disaster on August 5 has likely claimed over 70 lives, including four confirmed fatalities. Survivors shared videos showing multi-storey buildings collapsing as a wall of icy water engulfed the tourist town… Continue reading

Asian markets rise as China-US tariff truce extended, inflation data eyed

HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly advanced on Tuesday as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 briefly surged nearly 3% to a record high of 42,999.71 amid renewed optimism over Japan’s economy. The White House reiterated concerns over US trade deficits but avoided reimposing steep tariffs, allowing negotiations to continue.… Continue reading

Xi and Brazil’s Lula champion self-reliance amid US trade tensions

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised unity and self-reliance during a phone call with Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two leaders discussed strengthening ties amid growing global trade tensions. Xi highlighted China and Brazil as models for emerging economies in the Global South. He urged nations to oppose unilateralism and protectionism, indirectly… Continue reading

AKPS seizes RM30,600 worth of diesel and six vehicles in Bukit Kayu Hitam

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted an attempt to smuggle 10,200 litres of diesel worth RM30,600 at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS complex. Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS Commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said inspections revealed modified tanks in three trailers and three pickups used for smuggling subsidised diesel.… Continue reading

Australia cuts interest rates to 3.6% amid global economic uncertainty

SYDNEY: The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered its key interest rate to 3.6 percent, marking the lowest level in over two years. The 25-basis-point reduction comes as inflation shows steady improvement but global economic risks persist. “Uncertainty in the world economy remains elevated,“ the bank’s monetary policy board stated. The board noted some progress… Continue reading

Selangor boosts ASEAN ties for sustainable urban development

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor is ready to enhance cooperation with ASEAN nations to advance inclusive, sustainable, and connected urban development. The state is implementing transformative economic and social initiatives under its long-term planning framework. Norazlina Yusof, deputy director of the Local Authority Section at the Selangor Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), emphasised the state’s commitment to exchanging… Continue reading

Accurate income declaration key for smooth tax refunds, says IRB

KUALA LUMPUR: Taxpayers must ensure accurate income declarations through e-Filing on the MyTax Portal or manual submissions at Inland Revenue Board (IRB) offices to facilitate seamless tax refunds for overpaid amounts. IRB Revenue Collection Department principal assistant director Masnudiah Abdullah emphasised that precise declarations help expedite refunds within the 30-working-day timeframe outlined in the Board… Continue reading

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl

US popstar Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, titled The Life of a Showgirl, for “pre pre-order” just after midnight Tuesday in posts on her website. Her official website displayed blurred images of a record, CD and cassette tape overlaid with a glittery orange lock, explaining the album artwork would be “revealed at a later… Continue reading

Chief Secretary calls for clear communication in civil service

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Bakar has called on civil servants to ditch complex jargon, dubbed ‘bahasa Putrajaya’, in favour of plain language when explaining policies. Speaking at the ‘Reformasi Satu Kemestian’ session, he highlighted how technical terms create confusion among the public. “For instance, when the SST issue arises,… Continue reading

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe dies after rally shooting

BOGOTÁ: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family confirmed. The 39-year-old conservative senator was attacked on June 7 in Bogotá by a suspected teenage hitman. Despite initial signs of recovery, Uribe suffered a new brain hemorrhage, leading to his death. His widow, María Claudia… Continue reading

Malaysia MADANI policies boosted by Friends of Ministry grassroots initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The Friends of Ministry initiative serves as a vital link between government policies and grassroots communities under the Malaysia MADANI framework. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasised its role in strengthening ties between ministries and parliamentarians. He described the programme as a platform for sharing information while directly addressing public concerns.… Continue reading

Malaysia Techlympics catat 1.4 juta penyertaan tahunan sejak 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU: Program Malaysia Techlympics mencatatkan hampir 1.4 juta penyertaan secara purata setiap tahun sejak dianjurkan pada 2022. Timbalan Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal berkata program ini berjaya menarik 1.03 juta penyertaan pada tahun pertama. Jumlah itu meningkat kepada 1.82 juta pada 2023 dan 1.31 juta pada tahun lepas. Bermula Jun… Continue reading

Tun Musa terima kunjungan hormat Pengerusi Bernama di Istana Seri Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Pengerusi Bernama Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai di Istana Seri Kinabalu hari ini. Kunjungan ini merupakan yang pertama sejak Tun Musa dilantik sebagai Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah. Turut hadir ialah Ketua Biro Bernama Sabah Fadzli Ramli, Pegawai Berita Noorazlina Jindeh, dan Jurufoto… Continue reading