August 2025 – Page 122 – Thesundailymys

How songs explode online

YOU hear Nunca Muda? Once on Instagram, then again on TikTok. Next thing you know, the chorus or beat is stuck in your head and you do not even know the song’s name or who the artiste even is. That is the power of virality. In 2025, a song does not need to be played… Continue reading

Hamilton and Ferrari struggle in Hungary after promising pole

LEWIS Hamilton and Ferrari faced a disappointing Sunday in Hungary, just a day after Charles Leclerc secured the team’s first pole position of 2025. Hamilton, who had openly questioned his own performance on Saturday, finished a dismal 12th, while Leclerc slipped from race leader to fourth. The seven-time world champion, who admitted feeling “completely useless”… Continue reading

White House defends labor official firing amid data credibility concerns

WASHINGTON: Top White House economic advisers defended President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, countering criticism that the move risks undermining confidence in U.S. economic reports. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBS that Trump had “real concerns” about the data, while National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett… Continue reading

Hamilton and Ferrari struggle in Hungary after promising pole

White House defends labor official firing amid data credibility concerns

Man United draws Everton, West Ham blanks Bournemouth in US tour

BRUNO Fernandes scored one goal and set up another as Manchester United drew Everton 2-2 on Sunday to claim the Premier League Summer Series title. The Red Devils finished top of the table with seven points after earlier victories over West Ham and Bournemouth in the pre-season tournament. “It’s improving,“ Fernandes told Sky Sports. “The… Continue reading

Man United draws Everton, West Ham blanks Bournemouth in US tour

West Ham beats Bournemouth 2-0 in Premier League US tour

WEST Ham United defeated Bournemouth 2-0 in their final Premier League Summer Series match, wrapping up their US pre-season tour with two wins in three games. Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen scored the decisive goals, both assisted by new signing El Hadji Malick Diouf. Diouf, who joined West Ham on July 15, delivered pinpoint passes… Continue reading

West Ham beats Bournemouth 2-0 in Premier League US tour

Experts divided over Bangladesh Asean bloc bid

PETALING JAYA: Bangladesh’s renewed bid to join Asean has divided opinion among Malaysian experts, with some warning of geopolitical fallout and others highlighting possible strategic and economic gains for Malaysia. The proposal re-emerged after a meeting in Dhaka last week between PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar and Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who appealed… Continue reading

KLIA immigration corruption and 13MP debate in Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat session today will address pressing issues, including corruption and malpractice involving Immigration officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The matter follows recent exposures of the “Fly and U-turn” syndicates. Lee Chean Chung (PH-Petaling Jaya) will question the Home Minister on the timeline for resolving these issues during the question-and-answer… Continue reading

Cautious optimism over Malaysia’s ambition to become AI-driven nation

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s bold plan to become an AI-driven nation by 2030 unveiled under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has drawn cautious optimism from both industry and academia, who agree the roadmap is ambitious but achievable if executed effectively. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s 13MP positions AI (artificial intelligence) as a key driver of… Continue reading

“Not all of us are privileged!” — Viral post urging optional EPF withdrawals sparks heated debate

A viral post on X has reignited the long-standing debate on Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals in Malaysia, as one user’s emotional plea struck a nerve with many online. “Not everyone is blessed with financially-responsible parents. You have no idea what I went through in the last few years unable to afford helping my dad… Continue reading

MK3D 2025 capai 2.1 juta pengunjung, RM6.9 juta jualan tunai

KUALA LUMPUR: Mega Karnival 3 Dimensi (MK3D) 2025 yang berlangsung di Pusat Pameran dan Dagangan Antarabangsa Malaysia (MITEC) berjaya mencatat tujuh rekod dalam Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) serta melampaui sasaran utama. Timbalan Pengarah Besar Pembangunan Komuniti FELDA, Datuk Mohd Banuri Aris, berkata karnival itu menarik 2.1 juta pengunjung, melebihi sasaran 2 juta. Jualan tunai… Continue reading

E-cigarette incident traumatises teen, family

PETALING JAYA: A teenager escaped death after inhaling vape laced with a synthetic drug known as “Magic Mushroom”, leading him to jump from the third floor of his school dormitory in a disoriented state. The incident, which occurred in September 2022, has left lasting trauma for both the 16-year-old boy and his family. His mother,… Continue reading

Hamas offers aid for hostages if Israel stops airstrikes, opens Gaza corridors

CAIRO: Hamas has stated it is willing to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages in Gaza, but only if Israel meets specific demands. The group insists Israel must permanently open humanitarian corridors and pause airstrikes during aid distribution. Israeli officials report that 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with only 20 believed… Continue reading

Gaza student expelled from France over anti-Semitic social media posts

PARIS: A Gaza student studying in France on a government scholarship departed for Qatar after authorities discovered anti-Semitic remarks on her social media accounts. The French foreign ministry confirmed the expulsion, citing the “unacceptable nature” of the posts. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that Nour Attaalah, the student in question, could not remain in France… Continue reading

Son Heung Min bids tearful farewell to Spurs fans in Seoul match

SOUTH Korean football icon Son Heung Min bid an emotional farewell to home fans on Sunday, a day after announcing his decision to leave English club Tottenham Hotspur. Son, 33, started for Spurs in a pre-season match against Newcastle United at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, playing 65 minutes before being substituted to a standing… Continue reading

Boeing defense workers strike after rejecting contract offer

WASHINGTON: Thousands of Boeing defense workers in the US states of Missouri and Illinois are set to strike after rejecting a revised contract proposal. The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) confirmed the strike will begin at midnight on Monday, August 4, 2025. “Approximately 3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing facilities… voted… Continue reading

Man dies after fall at Oasis concert in London’s Wembley Stadium

LONDON: A man in his 40s has died after falling at an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium, according to London police. The incident occurred during the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour, which has drawn massive crowds worldwide. Liam and Noel Gallagher, the brothers behind the iconic Britpop band, expressed their shock and sadness over the… Continue reading

Iran plans currency overhaul by removing zeros from rial

TEHRAN: Iran’s economic commission has revived long-delayed plans to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, as part of efforts to streamline financial transactions amid severe economic challenges. The proposal, approved on Sunday, seeks to rename the currency while maintaining the “rial” designation and introducing subdivisions. “Today’s meeting of the economic commission approved… Continue reading

Peacekeepers clash with Al-Shabaab over strategic Somali town

MOGADISHU: International peacekeepers are engaged in fierce clashes with Al-Shabaab militants in a bid to reclaim the strategic town of Bariire, the African Union mission in Somalia confirmed on Sunday. The Al-Qaeda-linked group has seized multiple towns since early 2024, reversing gains made by Somali forces in previous years. The African Union Support and Stabilisation… Continue reading

At least 27 migrants dead in Yemen shipwreck, over 100 missing

DUBAI: A shipwreck off Yemen’s coast has claimed the lives of at least 27 migrants, with more than 100 others still missing, according to security sources in Abyan province. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting the perilous journey to Yemen. “At this stage, the deaths of 27 people are confirmed, their… Continue reading

Warning to stay away from ‘Magic Mushroom’ vape liquid

PETALING JAYA: A vape liquid dubbed “Magic Mushroom” is causing such dangerous side effects that even hardened drug addicts are steering clear, warning others that one dose could trigger panic, blackouts and total loss of control. Marketed as a “natural hallucinogen”, the liquid is in fact laced with potent synthetic drugs. Users say the effects… Continue reading

Miyu Yamashita wins Women’s British Open for first major title

Japan’s Miyu Yamashita secured her first major victory at the Women’s British Open, finishing two strokes clear of England’s Charley Hull at Royal Porthcawl. The 24-year-old closed with a two-under par final round, ending the tournament at 11-under par. Yamashita, who turned 24 a day before her triumph, became the third Japanese woman to win… Continue reading

Rising API, spreading fires put Sarawak on high alert

KUCHING: A massive peatland fire in northern Sarawak has entered its ninth day, with more than 76ha still burning in the Marudi district, threatening nearby agricultural estates and forest reserves. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department confirmed yesterday that firefighters remain on the ground, battling the blaze with water jets as it spreads through peat-rich… Continue reading

13th Malaysia Plan ambitious, needs strong execution and clear funding plans: Analysts

PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is ambitious and its goals can only be delivered with strong execution and clear funding plans, analysts say. Berjaya Mutual Bhd chief investment officer Datuk Dr Nazri Khan said the government’s 4.5–5.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth target is challenging but not impossible to achieve. “Given the current… Continue reading

Bold rail initiative to reduce road congestion

PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has reaffirmed the government’s pledge to shift the country’s freight and passenger movement from road to rail – a strategic move under the Road to Rail initiative outlined in the 13MP. In a video shared on his official Facebook page, Loke said the government is prioritising the development of… Continue reading

11 Maut, Kenderaan Jatuh ke Terusan di Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI: Sekurang-kurangnya 11 penganut Hindu maut manakala empat lagi cedera pada Ahad apabila kenderaan yang mereka naiki terjunam ke dalam sebuah terusan di negeri Uttar Pradesh di utara India. Mangsa dalam perjalanan ke kuil Prithvinath di daerah Gonda, kira-kira 135 kilometer dari ibu negeri, Lucknow. Kenderaan itu membawa 15 ahli daripada tiga keluarga. Pemandu… Continue reading

Sejarah tercipta, Li Tian dinobat grandmaster catur pertama Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Buat julung kalinya dalam sejarah negara, Malaysia akhirnya boleh berbangga apabila melahirkan Grandmaster (GM) pertama dalam sukan catur — gelaran tertinggi yang dianugerahkan oleh Persekutuan Catur Antarabangsa (FIDE). Yeoh Li Tian, 25, anak jati Petaling Jaya, secara rasmi menerima gelaran berprestij itu selepas meraih norma ketiga dan melepasi penarafan 2500 dalam ranking FIDE,… Continue reading

25,000 sertai protes pro-Palestin di jambatan Sydney

SYDNEY: Ribuan penunjuk perasaan pro-Palestin membanjiri Jambatan Sydney Harbour pada Ahad bagi membantah operasi ketenteraan Israel di Semenanjung Gaza serta mengetengahkan keadaan di wilayah yang dilanda konflik itu, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). Polis menganggarkan kira-kira 25,000 peserta menyeberangi jambatan ikonik itu dalam keadaan hujan lebat dan angin kencang, menurut agensi berita Australian Associated Press… Continue reading

OD Esports rangkul kejuaraan Mobile Legends HPPNK 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Kebakaran hutan di dua lokasi di Rawang dekat sini berjaya dipadamkan sepenuhnya petang tadi. Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Selangor Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar berkata kebakaran hutan melibatkan kawasan seluas 60 ekar di Felda Sungai Buaya yang bermula lewat petang semalam berjaya dipadamkan pada 4.26 petang. Beliau berkata lokasi… Continue reading

11 killed as vehicle plunges into canal in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: At least 11 Hindu devotees were killed and four injured when their vehicle plunged into a canal in Uttar Pradesh. The victims were traveling to the Prithvinath temple in Gonda district, approximately 135 kilometres from Lucknow. The vehicle carried 15 members from three families. According to local officials, the driver lost control, causing the… Continue reading

Dua kebakaran hutan di Rawang berjaya dipadamkan

OD Esports wins Mobile Legends NAFAS-NEKMAT 2025 in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: OD Esports emerged as champions of the ‘Mobile Legends NAFAS-NEKMAT’ e-sports tournament held in conjunction with the 2025 National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day (HPPNK) celebration at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here today. The Papar-based OD Esports team dominated the tournament, which began on Friday, defeating 42 other teams and taking… Continue reading

MOE to take action over upside-down Jalur Gemilang at PD school

KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will take firm action once it receives the full investigation report on the incident where the Jalur Gemilang flag was flown upside down at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Minister Fadhlina Sidek called the incident serious, stressing that all parties had… Continue reading

Lawatan Agong kemuncak hubungan diplomatik Malaysia-Rusia – Duta Besar

MOSCOW: Duta Besar Malaysia ke Rusia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai menyifatkan Lawatan Negara Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim ke Rusia dari 5 hingga 10 Ogos ini sebagai kemuncak hubungan diplomatik antara kedua-dua negara. Beliau berkata lawatan itu merupakan kunjungan tertinggi pernah dilakukan dan yang pertama oleh Ketua Negara Malaysia ke Rusia sejak terjalinnya hubungan diplomatik… Continue reading

Malaysia explores nuclear energy for Peninsular and Sabah regions

KUCHING: The government is evaluating the potential for nuclear energy projects in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah to address growing energy demands, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced. Fadillah, who also serves as Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), highlighted that proximity to water sources like rivers and seas is crucial for… Continue reading

First Form Six College in Machang to open in 2026

KOTA BHARU: The first Form Six College in Machang is expected to be completed and begin operations next year, offering students a more conducive learning environment, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Fadhlina, who visited the construction site during her three-day working trip to Kelantan, said the project is progressing as scheduled and is on track… Continue reading

Lelaki hilang cari sayur hutan, meninggal dunia di Sibu

SIBU: Seorang lelaki yang dilaporkan hilang ketika keluar mencari sayur hutan berhampiran Terminal Bas Baru Miri ditemukan meninggal dunia petang tadi. Mangsa, Upil Lutan, 44, ditemui pasukan mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) pada pukul 3.34 petang dalam lingkungan satu kilometer dari lokasi terakhir beliau dilaporkan hilang. Jurucakap Pusat Gerakan Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM)… Continue reading

Sarawak aligns tourism development with RMK13 investment zones

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has expressed readiness to align its tourism development strategies with the newly announced tourism investment zones under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, stated that while the state already possesses strong tourism offerings, further collaboration with federal… Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV leads mass for 1 million at Jubilee of Youth finale

ROME: Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass for more than one million young pilgrims on Sunday, marking the end of the week-long “Jubilee of Youth” in Rome. The event, a highlight of the Jubilee holy year, drew Catholics from 146 countries, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of faith and fellowship. “Aspire… Continue reading

AKPS tahan lelaki warga China tinggal lebih masa

ALOR SETAR: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) telah menahan seorang lelaki warga China yang disyaki tinggal lebih masa semasa cuba keluar dari Malaysia ke Thailand melalui Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam, semalam. AKPS dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan lelaki berusia 39 tahun itu ditahan pada 1 tengah hari… Continue reading

Meg Harris Wins 50m Freestyle Gold at World Championships

AUSTRALIA’S Meg Harris denied Gretchen Walsh a sprint treble at swimming’s world championships in Singapore on Sunday, winning the 50m freestyle for her first individual world title. Harris, the Paris Olympics silver medallist, powered home in 24.02sec to beat Chinese pair Wu Qingfeng (24.26) and Cheng Yujie (24.28). The American Walsh, who won gold in… Continue reading

Five foreigners arrested for tourist thefts in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Police yesterday arrested five Middle Eastern nationals in connection with thefts targeting foreign tourists in Penang. The suspects, comprising three men and two women aged between 19 and 35, were detained in the Gurney Plaza area under Op Tourist. Penang acting police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin stated that three police reports… Continue reading

Jackson Wang to bring magic to Malaysia

JACKSON Wang will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on October 25 as part of his newly announced Magicman 2 World Tour 2025-2026 – his second solo headlining tour. Wang will kick off his tour in Bangkok and make appearances in cities across region, including Macau, Jakarta, Manila and Tokyo. The announcement follows the release of… Continue reading

Polis Pulau Pinang tahan 5 warga Timur Tengah kes curi wang pelancong

GEORGE TOWN: Polis menahan lima warga asing dari Timur Tengah susulan kes curi wang pelancong asing yang dipercayai dipukau di sekitar pusat bandar. Operasi Op Tourist dijalankan di Plaza Gurney dengan tiga lelaki dan dua wanita berusia 19 hingga 35 tahun ditahan. Pemangku Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin berkata, tiga laporan… Continue reading

Projek tenaga nuklear mungkin dilaksana di Semenanjung dan Sabah – TPM Fadillah

KUCHING: Kerajaan sedang meneliti kemungkinan melaksanakan projek tenaga nuklear di Semenanjung Malaysia dan Sabah berikutan keperluan tenaga tetap yang tinggi di kedua-dua wilayah itu, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, yang juga Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air, berkata faktor kesesuaian lokasi berhampiran sumber air seperti sungai, laut atau tasik besar menjadi… Continue reading

Perlis Raja Muda marks 25 years of leadership with MAIPs

KANGAR: Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has completed 25 years of leadership as the Raja Muda of Perlis, leaving a profound impact on religious, social, and economic development in the state. The Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) issued a statement today honouring His Royal Highness’ contributions, including humanitarian missions, educational partnerships, and… Continue reading

Malaysia studies early education for 5-year-olds under 13MP

KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is conducting a technical and operational study before rolling out compulsory early childhood education for five-year-olds under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the policy is ready, but further examination is needed to ensure smooth implementation and a stronger foundation for early education. “We… Continue reading