August 2025 – Page 108 – Thesundailymys

Terengganu police seize RM6.3 mln worth of meth in drug bust

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police in Terengganu successfully dismantled a drug distribution syndicate and seized 198.9 kg of methamphetamine worth RM6.3 million. The operation was conducted on July 28 through an integrated roadblock by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division and Traffic Enforcement Division. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the drugs were found in two… Continue reading

Sukan SEA 2025: BAM bakal umum senarai pemain sebelum Kejohanan Dunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM) dijangka menyelesaikan senarai akhir pemain untuk Sukan SEA 2025 di Thailand seminggu sebelum skuad negara berlepas ke Kejohanan Dunia 2025 di Paris. Pengarah Kejurulatihan Beregu BAM Rexy Mainaky menyatakan perbincangan dengan jurulatih beregu sedang dijalankan untuk menentukan kombinasi terbaik. “Beri kami beberapa hari lagi, mungkin seminggu, sebelum keputusan muktamad… Continue reading

Civil servants urged to share positive messages on social media

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has reminded civil servants to use social media to spread positive messages. He emphasised that social media should not be used for slander but to highlight reforms and achievements in public service. “Use social media for good. We have 1.3 million civil servants… Continue reading

Part-time project manager pleads not guilty to RM688k money laundering charges

SHAH ALAM: A part-time project manager pleaded not guilty to 68 counts of money laundering involving RM688,916.85. R. Vikram Menon, 46, denied all charges read before Sessions Court Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud. The offences allegedly occurred between Oct 17, 2023, and Oct 15, 2024, in Damansara. Prosecutors claimed the accused transferred illicit funds through… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat lulus usul pindaan peraturan mesyuarat

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat hari ini meluluskan usul Penyata Jawatankuasa Peraturan-peraturan Mesyuarat untuk meminda beberapa peruntukan dalam Peraturan-peraturan Majlis Mesyuarat Dewan Rakyat. Usul tersebut dibentangkan oleh Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Pindaan itu diluluskan dengan lebih suara bersetuju. Azalina berkata cadangan pindaan bertujuan meningkatkan tahap akauntabiliti… Continue reading

55 peratus premis kesihatan swasta patuh paparan harga ubat

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 55 peratus daripada 1,639 fasiliti kesihatan swasta di seluruh negara mematuhi inisiatif pemaparan harga ubat di bawah Perintah Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan (Penandaan Harga Bagi Ubat) 2025. Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni berkata pemantauan mendapati 900 premis swasta menunjukkan pematuhan yang memuaskan. Seramai 739 fasiliti lagi masih belum mencapai tahap… Continue reading

Dialight invests RM8 mln in Penang facility to boost APAC operations

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Dialight, a global leader in industrial LED lighting and opto-electronics, has invested RM8 million in a new advanced facility in Penang. The move strengthens its manufacturing and research capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Dialight chief operating officer Rizwan Ahmad. He stated that the investment covers infrastructure and R&D, reinforcing the company’s… Continue reading

Kerajaan kekal benarkan peniaga mikro dan kecil guna LPG bersubsidi

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus membenarkan penggunaan gas petroleum cecair (LPG) bersubsidi kepada peniaga makanan dan minuman mikro serta kecil. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali berkata keputusan itu diputuskan dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri pada 5 Jun lepas. Beliau berkata pindaan akan dibuat terhadap Peraturan-Peraturan Kawalan Bekalan (Pindaan) 2021… Continue reading

Existing staff can serve as OSH coordinators, clarifies deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator does not require a dedicated position, according to Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad. He stated that existing employees can take on the role under Section 29A of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514). The provision, enforced… Continue reading

BAM to finalise SEA Games badminton squad by next week

THE Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will finalise its squad for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand within the next week. The announcement will come before the national team departs for the 2025 World Championships in Paris, scheduled from August 25 to 31. BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky stated that discussions with all doubles… Continue reading

BAM to finalise SEA Games badminton squad by next week

PM Anwar rai Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh dalam jamuan tengah hari

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengadakan jamuan tengah hari bagi menghormati Ketua Penasihat Kerajaan Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. Lawatan rasmi beliau ke Malaysia disambut dengan persembahan tarian dan laungan selamat datang oleh murid Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya. Muhammad Yunus tiba bersama Anwar menggunakan kenderaan yang sama pada pukul 11.32 pagi. Menteri Dalam Negeri,… Continue reading

PM Anwar rai Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh dalam jamuan tengah hari

Malaysia dan Bangladesh meterai 8 MoU perkukuh hubungan dua hala

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia dan Bangladesh hari ini memeterai lapan memorandum persefahaman (MoU) dan perjanjian bagi memperkukuh hubungan dua hala. Perjanjian ini merangkumi pelbagai sektor termasuk pertahanan, tenaga, pendidikan tinggi, diplomasi, pembangunan halal, dan kerjasama sektor swasta. Majlis menandatangani dokumen itu disaksikan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Ketua Penasihat Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. Lawatan… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat approves amendments to Standing Orders for accountability

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today approved a motion to amend several provisions in its Standing Orders. The motion was tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. It was passed through a majority voice vote. Azalina stated that the amendments aim to strengthen executive accountability to the Dewan Rakyat.… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat approves amendments to Standing Orders for accountability

Malaysia dan Bangladesh meterai 8 MoU perkukuh hubungan dua hala

Doctor’s wife and sons remanded over drug and firearm seizure in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: The remand order for a doctor’s wife and her two sons has been extended for six more days in connection with a drug and firearm seizure. The extension, granted by Magistrate Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri, will last from tomorrow until August 18. Police are investigating the case under Section 39B of the Dangerous… Continue reading

Doctor’s wife and sons remanded over drug and firearm seizure in Kelantan

Malaysia utamakan keamanan Myanmar dan krisis pelarian – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Memastikan keamanan di Myanmar dan menangani krisis pelarian merupakan antara keutamaan Malaysia, khususnya dalam menyokong Bangladesh yang menanggung beban menempatkan sejumlah besar pelarian. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bantuan kemanusiaan segera perlu disalurkan kepada pelarian dan mangsa bencana alam seperti gempa bumi. Beliau turut menekankan usaha menyelesaikan krisis di Myanmar kekal menjadi… Continue reading

Malaysia utamakan keamanan Myanmar dan krisis pelarian – PM Anwar

Pengarah syarikat didakwa tipu pelaburan RM155,000 di Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Seorang pengarah syarikat berpangkalan di Singapura mengaku tidak bersalah atas dakwaan menipu pelabur berjumlah RM155,000. Chong Kok Ming, 54, didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen Johor Bahru atas empat pertuduhan penipuan. Mangsa terdiri daripada tiga warga Singapura dan seorang warga tempatan. Wang pelaburan diserahkan ke akaun syarikat berdaftar di Malaysia antara tahun 2014. Tertuduh dikatakan… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didakwa tipu pelaburan RM155,000 di Johor Bahru

Reman dua anak dan isteri pengamal perubatan dilanjut enam hari

KOTA BHARU: Reman terhadap dua beradik tiri bersama ibu mereka yang disyaki memiliki 35 kilogram (kg) ganja mampat serta sepucuk pistol bersama peluru serta kelongsong di Kampung But, Ketereh di sini disambung enam hari lagi. Perintah sambung reman yang bermula esok sehingga 18 Ogos depan itu dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Ahmad Syafiq Aizat Nazri di Mahkamah… Continue reading

Reman dua anak dan isteri pengamal perubatan dilanjut enam hari

Lebih 2,300 insiden roadkill hidupan liar direkodkan di Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: Lebih 2,300 insiden roadkill melibatkan hidupan liar direkodkan di Malaysia dari 2020 hingga 2024. Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam Sekitar (NRES) menyatakan Jabatan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN) serta WWF Malaysia mengambil berat peningkatan kes ini. Rekod PERHILITAN menunjukkan Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) antara lokasi dengan insiden roadkill tertinggi. Sesi Meja Bulat… Continue reading

Lebih 2,300 insiden roadkill hidupan liar direkodkan di Malaysia

Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s support in rebuilding efforts post-uprising

PUTRAJAYA: Bangladesh has requested Malaysia’s assistance in its post-uprising recovery efforts as the country stabilises after last year’s student protests. Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus stated that Bangladesh is now on the right track towards progress. He thanked Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for their support during the nation’s difficult period. Speaking… Continue reading

Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s support in rebuilding efforts post-uprising

Bangladesh thanks Malaysia for worker support and hospitality

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Adviser to the Government of Bangladesh Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus expressed gratitude for Malaysia’s support and hospitality towards Bangladeshi workers. He highlighted how Malaysian employers treat Bangladeshi workers as friends and family, helping them improve their lives. Yunus noted that this positive treatment enables workers to support their families and educate their children… Continue reading

Bangladesh thanks Malaysia for worker support and hospitality

55% of private healthcare facilities comply with new medicine price rule

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-five percent of private healthcare facilities nationwide have complied with the new medicine price display rule. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed 900 out of 1,639 facilities met the requirement. The remaining 45 percent, or 739 premises, have yet to comply with the regulation. Lukanisman stressed the need for stronger monitoring… Continue reading

55% of private healthcare facilities comply with new medicine price rule

Peluasan bidang kuasa Ombudsman Malaysia tertangguh

KUALA LUMPUR: Proses libat urus berhubung cadangan peluasan bidang kuasa Ombudsman Malaysia ke peringkat negeri yang sepatutnya selesai Julai lepas, tertangguh berikutan bantahan daripada beberapa kerajaan negeri. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said berkata bantahan itu timbul kerana ada negeri yang sudah mempunyai ombudsman sendiri. Beliau menambah… Continue reading

Peluasan bidang kuasa Ombudsman Malaysia tertangguh

Beware of fake badal haj offers, warns Tabung Haji

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims are being warned to verify the authenticity of badal haj (haj by proxy) services, especially those advertised by travel agencies or individuals. Tabung Haji (TH) Group managing director and chief executive officer Mustakim Mohamad said fraudulent offers often surge as the haj season approaches. He noted that many such promotions appear in… Continue reading

Beware of fake badal haj offers, warns Tabung Haji

Nanta: Highway upgrades main budget priority, not just plan

PETALING JAYA: The upgrading of ageing highways such as the Gerik-Jeli route is already one of the main thrusts of the Works Ministry’s annual budget requests, said Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, dismissing suggestions that it was merely being “considered” for Budget 2026. He said the ministry had long identified the urgent need to… Continue reading

DRG system to launch with basic MHIT in Malaysia from next year

KUALA LUMPUR: The diagnosis-related group (DRG) system will be introduced alongside the basic Medical and Health Takaful Insurance (MHIT) starting next year. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni stated that the basic MHIT will act as a standard platform to ensure DRG-based payment efficiency. He explained that the private sector DRG is an interim… Continue reading

“You should upgrade to a Honda Civic” – Woman chides M’sian man for driving “old junk Kancil”

A Malaysian man’s humble response to a social media jab about his old Perodua Kancil has won the hearts of netizens. It started when @alfhql__ posted a photo of himself behind the wheel of his Kancil, only to receive a private message mocking the car. The sender wrote: “Doesn’t suit you to be driving an… Continue reading

“You should upgrade to a Honda Civic” – Woman chides M’sian man for driving “old junk Kancil”

AFFIN Bank launches TOP50 Women Excellence Awards 2025

IN a milestone celebration of its 50th anniversary, AFFIN Bank has partnered with TOP50 Media Synergy to launch the prestigious AFFIN INVIKTA™ TOP50 Women of Excellence Awards 2025, creating Malaysia’s most comprehensive platform to honour outstanding women leaders across diverse industries. The groundbreaking awards programme was officially unveiled yesterday at Menara AFFIN @ TRX, with… Continue reading

Italian athlete dies at World Games in China

ITALIAN orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis died on Tuesday at the World Games in Chengdu, China after collapsing during competition, organisers said. Debertolis, 29, was found unconscious during an orienteering event on August 8 and died four days later, said a joint statement from World Games organisers and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). The World Games… Continue reading

Italian athlete dies at World Games in China

New Zealand MP removed from parliament over Palestine comments

WELLINGTON: New Zealand parliamentarian Chloe Swarbrick was ordered to leave parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over the government’s response to Palestine. An urgent debate was called after the centre-right government said on Monday it was weighing up its position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. Close ally Australia on Monday joined Canada,… Continue reading

New Zealand MP removed from parliament over Palestine comments

AFFIN Bank launches TOP50 Women Excellence Awards 2025

Remembering our gentle giants

IT happened just after dawn. On May 11, as the mist hung low over the East–West Highway in Gerik, a five-year-old elephant calf stepped out from the forest beside his mother. To him, the road was not a threat; it was simply another clearing between trees, a quiet path between safety and river, between yesterday… Continue reading

China advises firms against Nvidia H20 chips for government use

CHINESE authorities have urged local companies to avoid using Nvidia’s H20 processors, particularly for government-related purposes, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Authorities have sent notices to a range of firms discouraging use of the less-advanced semiconductors, with the guidance taking a particularly strong stance against the use of Nvidia’s… Continue reading