August 2025 – Page 118 – Thesundailymys

JPJ warns against fake ‘kopi-O’ driving licence scams

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a stern warning regarding fraudulent advertisements circulating online, which falsely claim to offer driving licences without the need for training or testing—commonly referred to as ‘kopi-O licences’. A fake Facebook account under the name *Sekolah Memandu Jaya* has been promoting these unauthorised services, misleadingly stating that licences… Continue reading

Malaysia drafts AI guidelines to combat online fraud by 2026

PUTRAJAYA: The Digital Ministry is crafting AI-based guidelines to counter online fraud, with completion expected by early 2026. Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced the initiative, which includes frameworks for Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design, and Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling. “These measures address AI-driven scams like deepfake videos and voice cloning,“… Continue reading

Financial service providers increasingly adopting AI: Bank Negara survey

KUALA LUMPUR: Financial service providers in Malaysia are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), according to the central bank’s AI Survey 2024. The survey found that in 2024, 71% of banking institutions and development financial institutions, and 77% of insurance and takaful operators had implemented at least one AI application. “Notably, in 2024, 71% of banking… Continue reading

Teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 11-year-old pupil

KOTA BHARU: A teacher has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to four charges of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old male pupil in 2024. Syahril Faiza Zakaria, 51, allegedly committed two offences in a car in March and two more in a resort toilet in May. The charges fall under Section 14(b) of the Sexual… Continue reading

EU braces for US trade turbulence despite tariff deal

BRUSSELS: The European Union anticipates further turbulence in trade relations with the United States but views its recent tariff agreement as a protective measure. Under the deal, most EU exports to the US will face a maximum 15% tariff, providing a buffer against potential disputes. A senior EU official confirmed that executive orders to reduce… Continue reading

Cloud seeding boosts Bukit Merah Dam levels but remains critical

IPOH: The Bukit Merah Dam saw a marginal increase in water levels following a successful cloud-seeding operation, though its storage remains critically low. The Perak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) reported that the dam’s level rose from 6.03 metres to 6.096 metres, with storage capacity improving from 6.65 million cubic metres (12.2%) to 7.25… Continue reading

Israel considers full Gaza takeover as ceasefire talks collapse

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel’s cabinet is reportedly considering a full military takeover of Gaza, reversing its 2005 withdrawal, as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas collapse. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu favours expanding the offensive to seize the entire enclave, according to Israeli Channel 12. A senior Israeli source confirmed that increased military action is being weighed after indirect talks… Continue reading

Swiss president seeks US tariff deal in Washington talks

ZURICH: Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter will travel to Washington later today for discussions with US authorities to improve Switzerland’s customs situation. The government stated the talks aim to present a more attractive offer to reduce additional tariffs on Swiss exports while addressing US concerns. “The aim is to make the U.S. a more attractive offer… Continue reading

Indian shares fall on Trump tariff threats over Russian oil

MUMBAI: Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday as investors reacted to renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over India’s Russian oil imports. The Nifty 50 fell 0.3% to 24,649.55, while the BSE Sensex dropped 0.38% to 80,710.25. Trump’s warning of higher tariffs on Indian goods triggered concerns over trade tensions, with New Delhi… Continue reading

Man arrested for influencer home break-in remanded four days

BALIK PULAU: A man arrested for breaking into a house believed to belong to a social media influencer in Batu Maung has been remanded for four days to assist in investigations. Barat Daya police chief ACP Sazalee Adam confirmed the 21-year-old suspect will be held until August 8. The suspect tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine,… Continue reading

KPDN cracks down on illegal LPG decanting in subsidy misuse

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is stepping up enforcement against the illegal transfer of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through decanting, a major cause of subsidy leakage. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh stated that Ops Gasak is being expanded to curb exploitation by syndicates posing as legitimate businesses.… Continue reading

Gentari, Amazon Web Services sign power purchase deal for India wind energy project

PETALING JAYA: Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for an 80MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India. Following a collaboration agreement signed in 2023 with AWS, the PPA marks a concrete step towards the shared ambition of delivering new, cost-effective, utility-scale… Continue reading

US reaffirms commitment to ASEAN defence and security diplomacy

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that the United States has reiterated its commitment to enhancing defence and security diplomacy throughout ASEAN. The assurance came during a courtesy visit by Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya. Anwar described the meeting as a productive… Continue reading

Bus driver jailed 7 days, fined RM8,000 for dangerous driving in kindergarten crash

PETALING JAYA: The driver of a bus carrying 30 kindergarten students and five teachers, which crashed into a tree, was sentenced to seven days in jail and fined RM8,000 by the Magistrate’s Court today for dangerous driving. Magistrate Nur Natasya Mohtarudin also disqualified Mohamad Hamir Masruddin, 44, from holding or possessing a driving licence for… Continue reading

Israel prepares new Gaza war plan amid hostage crisis

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to unveil an updated military strategy for Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of remaining hostages. Reports suggest the plan includes a full reoccupation of the Palestinian territory, though officials have yet to confirm details. Netanyahu is expected to meet top security officials in… Continue reading

Iran closes offices amid heatwave to ease power grid strain

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have ordered government offices to close or reduce working hours as a severe heatwave strains the country’s power grid. The decision affects at least half of Iran’s 31 provinces, including Tehran, West Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Hormozgan, and Alborz. State media reported that the closures were requested by the energy ministry to “manage energy… Continue reading

High-speed train services resume in northern France after Eurostar cancellations

PARIS: High-speed train travel in northern France has resumed after an electrical fault led to the cancellation of multiple Eurostar services and severe delays on Monday. Seventeen Eurostar trains connecting Paris with London and other European destinations were cancelled due to an overhead cable fault on the line in northern France. “The repair work was… Continue reading

Beijing ends rain alert after evacuating 82,000 amid flood risks

MIYUN, CHINA: Authorities in Beijing lifted a severe weather alert on Tuesday but urged residents to remain cautious as flood risks persist. The red rainstorm warning, issued on Monday, was withdrawn after the weather system weakened, though isolated downpours are still expected in outlying areas. State news agency Xinhua reported that over 82,000 people were… Continue reading

Texas court upholds voter ID law for mail-in ballots amid political tensions

WASHINGTON: A federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law requiring voters to provide identification numbers for mail-in ballots, a decision former President Donald Trump praised as a model for nationwide adoption. The ruling intensifies political clashes in Texas, where Republicans are pushing to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The 5th Circuit… Continue reading

Malaysia considers law changes to tackle online drug sales

KAJANG: The government is reviewing potential amendments to existing laws or the introduction of new legislation to combat the growing issue of online drug sales. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail highlighted the urgency of addressing this trend, which has become increasingly difficult to monitor due to discreet transactions and courier-based deliveries. The matter… Continue reading

RM1.2m MADANI projects boost Kampung Batu 8, Bendang Siam

TAIPING: The federal government has allocated RM1.2 million for community development projects in Kampung Batu 8, Bendang Siam under the Kampung Angkat MADANI initiative and MADANI TVET programme. Polytechnic and Community College Education Department (JPPKK) director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Zahari Ismail stated the funds will enhance infrastructure and living standards. Key projects include upgrading the… Continue reading

Orang Asli women master Royal Pahang weaving heritage

LIPIS: Noor Seshida Hamid never imagined she would master the intricate art of Royal Pahang Weave (Tenun Pahang Diraja), a craft steeped in heritage. For the 29-year-old Orang Asli woman from the Semai ethnic group, this achievement was unexpected, given her initial lack of interest in the textile art. She nearly gave up during her… Continue reading

Malaysia’s low oil palm replanting rate linked to rising FFB prices

KUALA LUMPUR: Rising fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices have become a key deterrent to oil palm replanting efforts in Malaysia, with the 2024 rate falling to just 2.0 per cent against the industry’s 4-5 per cent annual target. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani attributed this trend to short-term profit motives, as… Continue reading

Court orders Caprice to remove defamatory Instagram posts about businessman

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered rapper Caprice to immediately remove defamatory Instagram posts about businessman Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy. Judge Datuk Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh granted an ad-interim injunction after Jeyenderan filed a lawsuit alleging that Caprice, whose real name is Ariz Ramli, had posted false claims linking him to criminal activities. The… Continue reading

Sektor kewangan kekal asas transformasi Malaysia – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Sektor kewangan perlu terus menjadi asas transformasi Malaysia ketika negara melangkah ke fasa pembangunan seterusnya di bawah Rancangan Malaysia ke-13 (RMK13), kata Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Beliau menegaskan bahawa sektor tersebut mesti kekal fleksibel, berdaya saing, dan inklusif sambil mengekalkan kepercayaan, integriti, dan ketahanan sebagai teras utamanya. “Sektor kewangan… Continue reading

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand expand local currency transaction framework

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bank Indonesia (BI), and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have expanded the Local Currency Transaction Framework (LCTF) by appointing additional qualified commercial banks. These banks, known as Appointed Cross-Currency Dealers (ACCDs), will support cross-border trade and investment settlements. The move follows enhancements announced earlier this year. “This expanded ACCD… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan MACC detains land broker over RM3.8 million fraud

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a land broker for seven days over allegations of using a falsified land title to secure RM3.8 million in a fraudulent transaction. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Saiful Sayoti following an application by MACC. The suspect, a man in his… Continue reading

9 daripada 10 rakyat Malaysia peka terhadap amaran penipuan

KUALA LUMPUR: Sembilan daripada 10 rakyat Malaysia kini lebih peka terhadap amaran penipuan, dengan tahap kepuasan meningkat kepada 73 peratus, menurut tinjauan terbaharu oleh Persatuan Bank-Bank dalam Malaysia (ABM) dan Persatuan Institusi Perbankan dan Kewangan Islam Malaysia (AIBIM). Kenyataan bersama kedua-dua persatuan itu menyatakan, peningkatan kesedaran ini didorong oleh kempen kebangsaan #JanganKenaScam. Tinjauan ini dijalankan… Continue reading

Peraturan jelas diperlukan untuk haramkan vape di Negeri Sembilan

SEREMBAN: Tindakan mengharamkan penjualan dan penggunaan rokok elektronik atau vape di Negeri Sembilan memerlukan peraturan dan undang-undang yang jelas supaya pelaksanaannya benar-benar berkesan. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata tanpa peraturan atau undang-undang khusus, pengharaman itu mungkin tidak akan berkesan kepada masyarakat kerana penjualan dan penggunaannya masih berleluasa seolah-olah tiada larangan dikuatkuasakan. “Memang dipersetujui… Continue reading

Broker tanah ditahan SPRM Negeri Sembilan kemuka dokumen palsu RM3.8 juta

SEREMBAN: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Negeri Sembilan mereman seorang broker tanah bagi membantu siasatan kes mengemukakan dokumen butir matan palsu bagi mendapatkan wang hasil jualan tanah berjumlah RM3.8 juta pada September tahun lepas. Perintah reman tujuh hari itu dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Saiful Sayoti selepas membenarkan permohonan SPRM di Mahkamah Majistret di sini. Menurut sumber,… Continue reading

Dua projek pelaburan RM1.56 bilion diluluskan di CVIA Perlis

KANGAR: Jawatankuasa Pembangunan dan Pengurusan Pelaburan Chuping Valley Industrial Area (JPPPCVIA) telah meluluskan dua cadangan projek pelaburan bernilai RM1.56 bilion untuk dimasukkan ke kawasan berkenaan di Padang Besar. Menteri Besar Perlis Mohd Shukri Ramli berkata kerajaan negeri belum boleh mendedahkan nama syarikat terlibat kerana proses pelaburan masih di peringkat awal. “Kerajaan perlu berhati-hati agar tidak… Continue reading

Home Ministry acts against private rehab centre after death in Negeri Sembilan

KAJANG: The Home Ministry has taken enforcement action against a private drug rehabilitation centre in Negeri Sembilan following a death at the facility. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move was possible due to last year’s amendment to the Drug Addicts (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act, which now allows the government to regulate private… Continue reading

MyMall catat jualan RM24.3 juta, bantu usahawan PMKS berkembang

KUALA LUMPUR: Platform jualan digital MyMall mencatatkan nilai jualan sebanyak RM24.3 juta melibatkan 3,407 peniaga berdaftar setakat 31 Julai lalu. Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Seri R. Ramanan berkata angka itu menunjukkan peningkatan ketara dengan pertambahan nilai jualan sebanyak RM15 juta dalam tempoh tujuh bulan pertama tahun ini. “Usahawan PMKS (perusahaan mikro, kecil… Continue reading

Cadangan wujudkan kaunter bantuan di hospital untuk warga emas

GEORGE TOWN: Persatuan Hindu Pulau Pinang (PHA) mencadangkan supaya kaunter Meja Bantuan diwujudkan di pintu masuk setiap hospital dan klinik kerajaan bagi membantu pesakit warga emas dan orang kurang upaya (OKU) dalam mengakses kemudahan hospital. Presidennya Datuk P. Murugiah berkata kaunter itu perlu dikendalikan petugas terlatih atau “pemandu arah pesakit” yang dapat membimbing pesakit ke… Continue reading

PSKL2040 kekal komposisi Melayu Bumiputera 40 peratus di KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelan Struktur Kuala Lumpur 2040 (PSKL2040) telah menetapkan strategi untuk mengekalkan komposisi kaum Melayu dan Bumiputera di ibu negara supaya tidak kurang daripada 40 peratus. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata antara strategi yang sedang diteroka ialah memastikan Rumah Mampu Milik Melayu, Kedai Mampu Milik Melayu… Continue reading

Punca kadar penanaman semula sawit rendah 2024 – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: Kenaikan harga buah tandan segar (BTS) merupakan antara punca utama yang menyumbang kepada kadar penanaman semula rendah pada 2024, kata Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Beliau berkata, kenaikan tersebut telah mendorong syarikat perladangan dan pemilik ladang sawit untuk mengekalkan pokok sawit sedia ada bagi memperoleh pendapatan jangka pendek. “Harga… Continue reading

Projek SASaR Kem Wardieburn bermula Q1 2026 – Adly Zahari

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembinaan projek perumahan Satu Anggota Satu Rumah (SASaR) Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) di Kem Wardieburn, melibatkan 974 unit, dijangka bermula pada suku pertama 2026. Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari berkata projek SASaR di Kem Genting Klang, Setapak, membabitkan 6,400 unit pula dijadual bermula pada 2030. “Ketika ini, satu projek SASaR sedang dilaksanakan di… Continue reading

Two brothers arrested after 90km high-speed chase in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Two brothers, aged 24 and 18, were arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase spanning 90 kilometres in Shah Alam. The pursuit lasted nearly an hour before authorities intercepted the suspects’ vehicle. Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident began around 1.30 am when a Mobile Patrol Vehicle… Continue reading

Kerajaan kaji pindaan akta tangani jualan dadah dalam talian

KAJANG: Kerajaan sedang meneliti keperluan untuk meminda akta sedia ada atau menggubal akta baharu khusus bagi menangani fenomena penjualan dadah secara dalam talian yang semakin membimbangkan. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata isu itu dibincangkan secara serius dalam mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kabinet Membanteras Gejala Dadah (JKMD) baru-baru ini. “Kita telah membincangkan keperluan mendesak… Continue reading

Malayan Tigress sedia hadapi Iran dalam kelayakan Piala Asia B-20

KUALA LUMPUR: Skuad bola sepak wanita bawah 20 tahun (B-20) negara, Malayan Tigress, bersedia sepenuhnya untuk menghadapi perlawanan pembukaan Kumpulan F Kelayakan Piala Asia Wanita B-20 2025 menentang Iran di Stadium Bola Sepak Kuala Lumpur, Cheras malam esok. Ketua jurulatih Cameron Ng menyatakan persiapan pasukan berjalan lancar dengan latihan intensif dan pemahaman taktikal yang kukuh.… Continue reading

Caprice diarah padam kenyataan fitnah terhadap ahli perniagaan

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini memerintahkan penyanyi rap Caprice memadamkan semua hantaran berunsur fitnah terhadap seorang ahli perniagaan yang dimuat naik di Instagram miliknya bulan lepas. Hakim Datuk Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh membuat keputusan itu selepas membenarkan permohonan injunksi ad-interim dalam saman yang difailkan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif sebuah syarikat perkapalan Datuk Seri R.… Continue reading

DUN N.Sembilan lulus usul pemilihan Jufitri dan Wu sebagai ahli Dewan Negara

SEREMBAN: Persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Negeri Sembilan hari ini meluluskan usul bagi memilih Dr Jufitri Joha (PKR) dan Datuk Wu Him Ven (DAP) sebagai Ahli Dewan Negara mewakili negeri itu. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun yang membawa usul itu berkata masing-masing menggantikan Senator Datuk A. Kesavadas Nair, yang telah tamat tempoh perkhidmatan pada… Continue reading

KDN ambil tindakan terhadap pusat pemulihan dadah swasta

KAJANG: Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) telah mengambil tindakan terhadap sebuah pusat pemulihan dadah swasta di Negeri Sembilan berikutan kes kematian yang berlaku di premis tersebut. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail menjelaskan bahawa tindakan ini dilaksanakan selepas pindaan kepada Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Penagih Dadah (Rawatan dan Pemulihan) 2024, yang memberi kuasa kepada kerajaan… Continue reading

Malaysia records RM1.58b in online scam losses in 2024, Digital Ministry ramps up AI safeguards

PETALING JAYA: Cybercrime involving financial scams continues to escalate in Malaysia, with police data revealing 35,368 cases reported in 2024, marking a 2.53% increase from the previous year. The total losses amounted to RM1.58 billion. The Royal Malaysian Academy Police (PDRM) further recorded 12,110 online scam cases in just the first quarter of 2025, involving… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan backs vape ban, seeks clear laws for enforcement

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government fully supports the ban on the sale and use of vapes in the state but insists that clear and firm regulations must accompany the prohibition to ensure effective enforcement. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun emphasised that without specific laws, the ban may prove ineffective as sales and usage continue… Continue reading

Court of Appeal dismisses ex-student’s bullying lawsuit appeal

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a former special education student seeking damages and declaratory relief over alleged bullying and insufficient educational support. The appellant, now 27, has ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome. A three-member bench, comprising Justices Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, Datuk Azmi Ariffin, and Datuk Faizah Jamaludin, ruled that… Continue reading

Johor and Riau Islands police boost cross-border security cooperation

JOHOR BAHRU: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cross-border security cooperation during a high-level meeting today. The discussions focused on tackling maritime security threats, smuggling, human trafficking, and terrorism in the Johor-Riau Islands waters. The meeting was attended by Johor’s newly appointed police chief,… Continue reading

Johor and Riau Islands police boost cross-border security cooperation

FILA LOVE:ALL unite SEA creative voices in “a celebration of play and inclusivity”

THINK of a game with zero rules, zero expectations and a whole lot of fun – that’s the spirit behind FILA LOVE:ALL, a vibrant new collection that celebrates the joy of playing purely for the love of the game, says FILA Malaysia. The collection, launched last Saturday at Sunway Pyramid shopping mall in Petaling Jaya,… Continue reading

Zverev vs Khachanov in ATP Toronto semi-finals clash

ALEXANDER Zverev secured his place in the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals with a gritty 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 victory over defending champion Alexei Popyrin. The match, lasting over two and a half hours, saw Zverev recover from a first-set loss to dominate the latter stages. The final game was briefly disrupted by a disruptive fan,… Continue reading