August 2025 – Page 103 – Thesundailymys

New Zealand PM criticises Netanyahu over Gaza crisis

NEW ZEALAND’S Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday that Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu had “lost the plot” as the country weighs up whether to recognise a Palestinian state. Luxon told reporters that the lack of humanitarian assistance, the forceful displacement of people and the annexation of Gaza were utterly appalling and that Netanyahu had… Continue reading

New Zealand PM criticises Netanyahu over Gaza crisis

Judge orders Trump admin to restore UCLA funding amid protests

WASHINGTON: A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to restore a part of the federal grant funding that it recently suspended for the University of California, Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco ruled that the grant funding suspensions violated an earlier June preliminary injunction where she ordered the… Continue reading

Judge orders Trump admin to restore UCLA funding amid protests

Migrants describe terror in US marijuana farm raids and deportations

YAHIR remembers growing up in Mexico without a bed or a stove. He didn’t own a pair of shoes until he was 10, and in the mid-1990s — when he was 13 — he crossed with a group illegally into the U.S. in search of work. He settled in California and worked on farms across… Continue reading

Migrants describe terror in US marijuana farm raids and deportations

Drone debris causes fire at Russian refinery, 46 drones downed

A small fire ignited by debris from a destroyed drone was promptly doused at the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia’s region of Krasnodar, authorities said on Wednesday. Russia’s air defence units destroyed 46 Ukrainian drones overnight, the defence ministry said on Telegram, including five over the Krasnodar region. The ministry reports only drones downed, not… Continue reading

Drone debris causes fire at Russian refinery, 46 drones downed

Unemployed man charged with father’s murder in Kuala Krai

KUALA KRAI: An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of his father. Narosman Othman, 39, did not enter a plea as murder cases are under the High Court’s jurisdiction. He is accused of killing Othman Jusoh, 74, at a house in Kampung Kuala Gris between 6 am and 6.30… Continue reading

Unemployed man charged with father’s murder in Kuala Krai

Southern Taiwan braces for Typhoon Podul with evacuations and flight cancellations

TAIPEI: A large swathe of southern and eastern Taiwan shut down on Wednesday and hundreds of flights were cancelled ahead of the arrival later in the day of Typhoon Podul, with thousands of people evacuated. Taiwan is regularly hit by typhoons, generally along its mountainous, sparsely populated east coast facing the Pacific. The mid-strength Typhoon… Continue reading

Southern Taiwan braces for Typhoon Podul with evacuations and flight cancellations

Henry Gurney Schools achieve 100% SPM pass rate in 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: All 59 inmates from Henry Gurney Schools who sat for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination achieved a 100% pass rate. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah revealed that 40% of them scored at least one A. He credited the success to coordinated efforts by school authorities and teaching… Continue reading

Civil servant bankruptcies in Malaysia hit 4,194 cases from 2020 to 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Department of Insolvency reported 4,194 bankruptcy cases among civil servants between 2020 and June 2025. This figure represents 0.3 percent of the country’s 1.6 million public sector workforce. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying highlighted the role of the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) in assisting those with financial… Continue reading

Civil servant bankruptcies in Malaysia hit 4,194 cases from 2020 to 2025

TVET reforms lift Malaysia’s graduate employability to 95.1 pct – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms have boosted graduate employability to 95.1 per cent, with more than 430,000 students now enrolled nationwide, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also National TVET Council (MTVET) chairman, said 53.56 per cent of the country’s secondary… Continue reading

PEMADAM calls for nationwide ban on vape and e-cigarettes in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) has called for a nationwide ban on the import, production, and sale of vape and e-cigarettes. PEMADAM also seeks new laws to prohibit all vaping devices, regardless of nicotine content. The proposal was among seven motions approved at PEMADAM’s 46th national assembly. Datuk Jamelah A. Bakar, PEMADAM National… Continue reading

PEMADAM calls for nationwide ban on vape and e-cigarettes in Malaysia

MACC busts military smuggling syndicate in Operation Sohor

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully dismantled a major smuggling syndicate masterminded by senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers operating in southern Malaysia through Operation Sohor. The operation was conducted by MACC Headquarters’ Intelligence Division with assistance from the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS). According to sources, five senior military officers and five… Continue reading

MACC busts military smuggling syndicate in Operation Sohor

Sarawak powers up green energy drive with 10,000 technologist goal

KUCHING: Sarawak is embarking on an ambitious renewable energy transformation that could see the state’s power generation capacity nearly double by 2030, supported by a comprehensive plan to train thousands of skilled technologists. The Malaysian state is expanding its renewable energy portfolio beyond its current 70% clean hydropower generation through multiple groundbreaking initiatives. Floating solar… Continue reading

Sarawak powers up green energy drive with 10,000 technologist goal

No abuse found in UTM Palapes cadet death, says defence minister

KUALA LUMPUR: An investigation committee found no evidence of abuse in the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officers Training Unit cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the findings involved input from multiple ministries, including Defence, Home, Health, and Higher Education. The 22-year-old trainee died a day after starting… Continue reading

No abuse found in UTM Palapes cadet death, says defence minister

Perunding psikologi rugi RM260,000 ditipu loteri dalam talian

TANGKAK: Seorang perunding psikologi bebas mengalami kerugian RM261,640 selepas diperdaya tawaran wang kemenangan loteri dalam talian pada 28 Mei lalu. Ketua Polis Daerah Tangkak Supt Roslan Mohd Talib menyatakan mangsa, wanita berusia 58 tahun, menerima tawaran tersebut melalui mesej WhatsApp yang didakwa daripada pihak tokong. “Mangsa melakukan 20 transaksi wang ke akaun ‘keldai’ dari 31… Continue reading

Perunding psikologi rugi RM260,000 ditipu loteri dalam talian

Tanggungjawab bayar hutang PTPTN bukan pilihan menurut pendakwah

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembayaran hutang, termasuk pembiayaan pendidikan di bawah Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), adalah kewajipan yang dituntut dalam Islam dan tidak wajar dipandang ringan. Dekan Fakulti Pengajian Islam Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) yang juga pendakwah selebriti Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim berkata tanggungjawab membayar hutang bukan hanya berkaitan dengan perjanjian… Continue reading

Tanggungjawab bayar hutang PTPTN bukan pilihan menurut pendakwah

Lelaki ditahan serang guru sekolah memandu di Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Seorang lelaki berusia 33 tahun ditahan polis kerana disyaki menyerang seorang guru kelas memandu di Taman Mutiara, Parit Sulong. Kejadian itu berlaku pada 1.20 tengah hari semalam akibat rasa tidak puas hati antara kedua-dua pihak. Ketua Polis Daerah Batu Pahat ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani berkata suspek ditahan di Parit Raja selepas menerima… Continue reading

Lelaki ditahan serang guru sekolah memandu di Batu Pahat

LHDN boleh sekat perjalanan ke luar negara jika gagal bayar cukai

KUALA LUMPUR: Kegagalan membayar cukai boleh menghalang seseorang daripada ke luar negara, kata Ketua Penolong Pengarah Jabatan Pungutan Hasil Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) Azaharuddin Mohd Ali. Beliau menasihatkan orang ramai supaya menyemak status sekatan perjalanan melalui laman rasmi Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) atau portal MyTax sebelum merancang perjalanan bagi mengelakkan sebarang kesulitan. Menurutnya sekatan… Continue reading

LHDN boleh sekat perjalanan ke luar negara jika gagal bayar cukai

Najib: Apex Court dismisses AG’S appeal on additional document, remits matter to KL High Court

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today unanimously dismissed the Attorney-General’s (AG) appeal regarding the purported existence of an additional document allegedly authorising former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest. The decision was delivered by a three-member bench comprising Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri… Continue reading

HSNI cari waris warga emas meninggal dunia di Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail (HSNI) sedang mencari ahli keluarga atau waris seorang warga emas yang meninggal dunia semasa menerima rawatan di hospital tersebut. Morsani Othman, 69, meninggal dunia pada 27 Julai lepas akibat jangkitan kuman dalam darah. Beliau dimasukkan ke wad pada 25 Julai sebelum keadaannya merosot. Jenazahnya kini masih disimpan di Unit… Continue reading

HSNI cari waris warga emas meninggal dunia di Batu Pahat

Perhilitan perkasa strategi kawalan nasional tangani konflik manusia-haiwan liar

KUALA LUMPUR: Gangguan haiwan jalanan seperti kucing dan anjing di kawasan perumahan semakin kerap dilaporkan, namun konflik manusia dengan hidupan liar seperti babi hutan dan kera turut meningkat. Perhilitan kini memperkasa strategi kawalan nasional bagi menangani isu ini, termasuk pelaksanaan program bantuan kerugian dan kerjasama dengan agensi lain. Menurut Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam,… Continue reading

Perhilitan perkasa strategi kawalan nasional tangani konflik manusia-haiwan liar

Xisco Munoz mahu perkukuh pertahanan JDT selepas kemenangan 5-3

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Ketua Jurulatih Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Xisco Munoz menggesa barisan pemainnya lebih konsisten dan berdisiplin terutama di bahagian pertahanan walaupun mencatat kemenangan 5-3 ke atas Negeri Sembilan FC dalam aksi Liga Super 2025/2026 di Stadium Sultan Ibrahim. Munoz mengakui JDT memulakan perlawanan dengan agak perlahan sekali gus membenarkan pasukan lawan melakukan serangan balas… Continue reading

Xisco Munoz mahu perkukuh pertahanan JDT selepas kemenangan 5-3

MCMC seeks public feedback on new spam regulation framework

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has started a two-week public consultation on a new regulatory framework for Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Messages (UCEM), commonly known as spam. The move follows amendments to Section 233A of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which were gazetted in February 2025. The proposed framework aims to strengthen… Continue reading

KAF Digital Bank gets BNM nod to open to public, rolls out prize campaigns

KAF Digital Bank has received regulatory approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to onboard members of the public as customers starting Aug 8, following the successful completion of its PERINTIS Phase. The trial phase saw the bank test its systems, security, and user experience with a select group of participants, whose feedback helped refine its… Continue reading

KAF Digital Bank gets BNM nod to open to public, rolls out prize campaigns

KPM pindah pentadbir SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha sementara siasatan kes Zara Qairina

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) memindahkan sementara Pengetua, Penolong Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid, dan semua warden Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha ke Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) Sabah. Langkah ini diambil berikutan pengumuman Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) bahawa Pasukan Petugas Khas Bukit Aman telah mengambil alih siasatan kes Allahyarham Zara Qairina Mahathir. “KPM akan… Continue reading

KPM pindah pentadbir SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha sementara siasatan kes Zara Qairina

Jurulatih Negeri Sembilan akui cabaran hebat JDT dalam Liga Super

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Ketua Jurulatih Negeri Sembilan FC, Mohd Nidzam Jamil mengakui cabaran besar menghadapi Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) dalam perlawanan Liga Super 2025/2026. Pasukannya tewas 3-5 di Stadium Sultan Ibrahim malam tadi, menunjukkan dominasi JDT yang sukar ditandingi. Beliau menyifatkan JDT sebagai pasukan matang dengan permainan berkualiti tinggi dan disiplin yang kukuh. “Kita kena hadapi… Continue reading

Jurulatih Negeri Sembilan akui cabaran hebat JDT dalam Liga Super

Keuntungan TNB dan projek 5G jadi fokus sidang Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Kadar keuntungan tahunan Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) selepas kenaikan tarif elektrik serta kemajuan projek 5G menjadi tumpuan sidang Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) meminta penjelasan mengenai jumlah keuntungan TNB selepas kenaikan tarif elektrik bagi sektor komersial. Beliau turut bertanya sama ada kenaikan tarif 14.2 peratus boleh ditangguhkan atau dilaksanakan secara… Continue reading

Keuntungan TNB dan projek 5G jadi fokus sidang Dewan Rakyat

HSNI seeks next of kin for elderly man who died in Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail (HSNI) is searching for the next of kin of an elderly man who died while under treatment. The deceased, Morsani Othman, 69, passed away on July 27 due to a bloodstream infection. He was admitted to the hospital on July 25 before his unfortunate demise. His body is currently… Continue reading

Malaysia gesa keterangkuman jadi piawaian tadbir urus bandar ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia menggesa negara anggota ASEAN menjadikan keterangkuman sebagai piawaian dalam tadbir urus bandar menerusi inisiatif baharu, ASEAN Urban Women for Resilience and Transformative Sustainable Actions (AURORA). Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata wanita mewakili separuh daripada 680 juta penduduk bandar ASEAN tetapi penglibatan mereka dalam pembuat… Continue reading