August 2025 – Page 123 – Thesundailymys

Thailand-Cambodia peace deal achieved through collective efforts, says PM Anwar

KOTA BHARU: The recent peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia was made possible through the collective efforts of multiple stakeholders, including ASEAN leadership, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He highlighted the crucial role played by Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd… Continue reading

Over 1,000 accident blackspots identified nationwide for safety upgrades

TUMPAT: More than 1,000 high-risk accident blackspots have been identified nationwide, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Public Works Department (JKR) conducted a thorough review of federal roads with sharp bends, structural damage, and inadequate lighting. “We have identified more than 1,000 accident blackspots nationwide,” said Nanta. He noted that these… Continue reading

Kejayaan rundingan damai Thailand-Kemboja hasil kerjasama ASEAN

KOTA BHARU: Kejayaan rundingan perdamaian dan gencatan senjata dalam konflik sempadan Thailand-Kemboja merupakan hasil tanggungjawab pelbagai pihak, termasuk kepimpinan ASEAN, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata kejayaan tersebut juga adalah hasil komitmen dan tindakan cemerlang Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan serta peranan aktif Panglima Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) Jen Tan Sri… Continue reading

Beri polis ruang lengkapkan siasatan kes Zara Qairina – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia perlu diberikan ruang untuk melengkapkan siasatan kes kematian Zara Qairina Mahathir, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau berkata ibu mangsa telah menyerahkan telefon bimbitnya kepada polis untuk siasatan forensik dan kerjasama itu menunjukkan kepercayaan keluarga terhadap pihak berkuasa. “Apabila keluarga menaruh kepercayaan, kita wajar memberi ruang kepada polis untuk… Continue reading

Malaysia bantu dua warga cedera dalam insiden di Bangkok

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Luar Negeri Malaysia, melalui Kedutaan Besar di Bangkok memberikan bantuan kepada dua rakyat Malaysia yang cedera dalam insiden di Ratchadamri, Bangkok pada 7 Ogos. Kedua-dua mangsa sedang dirawat di hospital berasingan, menurut kenyataan kementerian pada Sabtu. Kedutaan berhubung rapat dengan pasukan perubatan yang merawat kedua-dua mangsa serta sedang memudah cara perjalanan ahli keluarga… Continue reading

Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah visits Bangsa Johor Bahagia project 2.0

JOHOR BAHRU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, attended the Bangsa Johor Bahagia (BJB) project 2.0 at Flat Hijau in Taman Plentong Utama. She was welcomed by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and state officials upon arrival. The event also saw the presence of Johor State Secretary Datuk Asman Shah Abd… Continue reading

Police probe into Zara Qairina’s death needs space, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Police must be given space to complete their investigation into the death of student Zara Qairina Mahathir, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He stated that the victim’s mother had handed over her mobile phone to authorities for forensic examination. Such cooperation reflects the family’s trust in the investigative process, he added. “When… Continue reading

Alarming rise in NCD cases among Malaysians, 19-year-old suffers heart attack

KANGAR: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Malaysians have reached an alarming level, with the youngest recorded heart attack case at the National Heart Institute (IJN) involving a 19-year-old patient. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that his ministry will address the issue aggressively. He urged Malaysians to adopt a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise… Continue reading

41 UMPSA students commissioned as PASKAM second lieutenants

KUANTAN: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) honoured its first 41 Malaysian Maritime Cadet Corps (PASKAM) graduates with the rank of Second Lieutenant. The commissioning ceremony took place at the university’s Gambang campus. Pahang MMEA director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab highlighted PASKAM’s role in exposing students to maritime enforcement duties. He emphasised the… Continue reading

Sabah women stitch culture into income with Mama JaRum initiative

KOTA KINABALU: Forty women in Sabah are transforming traditional ethnic designs into a sustainable income source after completing training as Mama JaRum seamstresses. The initiative, led by SME Corp Malaysia, aims to elevate micro-enterprises through the Inclusive Business Value Chain Development (IB-VCDI) programme. SME Corp chairman Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok highlighted the project’s role… Continue reading

KPKT mohon tambah peruntukan belanjawan 2026 untuk 10,000 projek

TAIPING: Kementerian Pembangunan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) memohon tambahan peruntukan menerusi Belanjawan 2026 bagi meningkatkan pelaksanaan projek prasarana awam. Sasaran kementerian ialah 10,000 projek setahun, termasuk projek baharu dan naik taraf infrastruktur sedia ada. Menteri KPKT Nga Kor Ming berkata permohonan itu akan dikemukakan kepada Menteri Kewangan hujung bulan ini. Peruntukan tambahan akan disalurkan melalui… Continue reading

Perak KPDN seizes RM132k in diesel and assets in Kampung Kepayang raid

IPOH: The Perak branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 1,220 litres of subsidised diesel and assets worth RM132,446.80 in a raid on a Kampung Kepayang workshop. The operation, conducted at 6.10 pm yesterday, led to the arrest of a 21-year-old local man suspected of storing controlled items without… Continue reading

Landmine blast wounds Thai soldiers on tense Cambodia border

BANGKOK: A landmine blast on Saturday wounded three Thai soldiers on patrol near the border with Cambodia, days after the two sides agreed a ceasefire to end their deadliest military clashes in decades. The blast occurred in Sisaket province at around 10:00 am (0300 GMT), the Royal Thai Military said in a statement. One soldier… Continue reading

Malaysia provides consular aid to citizens injured in Bangkok attack

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry is offering consular assistance to two citizens injured in an incident in Bangkok on Aug 7. The victims are currently receiving treatment in separate hospitals. The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok is coordinating with medical teams to ensure proper care. Travel arrangements are being facilitated for the victims’ immediate family members to… Continue reading

UK praises ‘bold steps’ in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal

LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday congratulated Armenia and Azerbaijan “on the bold steps taken in Washington”, after they signed a peace deal following decades of conflict. “I commend @POTUS’s vital role in securing this breakthrough,“ Lammy said, referring to US President Donald Trump, and noted “the UK stands ready to support peace… Continue reading

Kyiv won’t give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia summit confirmed

UKRAINE won’t give up land to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned early on Saturday, hours after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet in the far-north US state of Alaska, near Russia, on August 15, to try to resolve… Continue reading

NANBA initiative bridges govt and youth with inclusive policies

IPOH: The Nadi Aspirasi Nasional Bersama Anak Muda (NANBA) initiative by the Community Communications Department (JKOM) serves as a direct channel to share government policies and programmes with targeted groups. JKOM deputy director-general Suwadi Guliling emphasised that NANBA is more than just an information-sharing platform. He stated that it also provides a space for public… Continue reading

Singer Syafinaz named adjunct professor at UPSI

KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned singer Datuk Syafinaz Selamat has been appointed Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts (FMSP), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Her one-year term began on July 1. UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the appointment honours the university’s efforts to integrate industry leaders into academia.… Continue reading

Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid visits Singapore for 2025 National Day Parade

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived in Singapore on Saturday for a two-day working visit. He will represent the Malaysian government at the 2025 Singapore National Day Parade later today. Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and High Commissioner Vanu Gopala Menon welcomed him upon arrival. “This visit… Continue reading

Sarawak aims to streamline petrol station construction for economic growth

KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak is working to speed up and simplify petrol station construction processes. This initiative supports the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform Programme (RKB). MPC Deputy Director-General Dr Mohammad Norjayadi Tamam stated that reducing regulatory hurdles will attract investment and enhance productivity. “A smoother process will… Continue reading

Perhilitan installs LED signboards to prevent elephant road accidents

TEMERLOH: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has begun installing LED-equipped signboards at identified elephant crossing zones. Director-General Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim stated the measure aims to alert motorists to slow down and avoid wildlife collisions. “We want to prevent elephants from being involved in accidents, such as the recent case involving… Continue reading

KPKT seeks 2026 budget boost for 10,000 infrastructure projects

TAIPING: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is requesting extra funds in the 2026 Budget to expand public infrastructure projects to 10,000 annually. Minister Nga Kor Ming confirmed the proposal will be submitted to the Finance Ministry this month. Last year, KPKT executed 6,611 projects, ranking it as Malaysia’s top-performing ministry. “This year, we… Continue reading

Lebih 1,000 lokasi blackspot dikenal pasti di seluruh negara

TUMPAT: Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) mengenal pasti lebih 1,000 lokaliti di seluruh negara yang dikategorikan sebagai lokasi kemalangan berisiko tinggi atau blackspot. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata penilaian itu hasil semakan menyeluruh dilaksanakan Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) terhadap jalan persekutuan yang tidak mempunyai pencahayaan mencukupi, selekoh tajam serta mengalami kerosakan struktur… Continue reading

MITI wujudkan piawaian keluli untuk bangunan di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) akan bekerjasama dengan agensi berkaitan untuk mewujudkan piawaian keluli yang sesuai bagi penggunaan dalam bangunan. Timbalan Menteri MITI Liew Chin Tong berkata langkah itu diambil susulan maklum balas arkitek yang lebih cenderung menggunakan keluli tetapi menghadapi cabaran berkaitan jenis dan kualiti bahan tersebut. Beliau menyatakan konkrit masih… Continue reading

Indonesian man killed in highway accident while crossing road

SEREMBAN: An Indonesian man died after being struck by a car while crossing the PLUS Ayer Keroh–Senawang Highway earlier today. The incident occurred at KM 238.4 (North) of the highway, where the victim was believed to be walking from the emergency lane. Rembau deputy police chief DSP Azmi Ali confirmed the victim, a 32-year-old lorry… Continue reading

DOF deploys 12 artificial reefs in Rompin to boost marine resources

ROMPIN: The Department of Fisheries (DOF) has deployed 12 cuboid artificial reefs in the waters off Pulau Sembilang and Pulau Seri Buat. This initiative aims to curb illegal trawling while protecting marine ecosystems and creating breeding grounds for fish. Fisheries Director-General Datuk Adnan Hussain stated that the reefs act as a physical barrier against unauthorised… Continue reading

MOTAC issues 24 notices in nationwide tourism enforcement operations

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) carried out 35 integrated enforcement operations nationwide from July 14 to August 3. These operations aimed to ensure compliance with the Tourism Industry Act (Act 482) and the Tourism Vehicles Licensing Act 1999 (Act 594). MOTAC collaborated with the Road Transport Department, Royal Malaysia Police, National… Continue reading

Firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day

ATHENS: Hundreds of firefighters on Saturday battled for a second day a large wildfire near Athens that left one dead, with strong winds raising fears it could spread. A fire department spokesman said over 260 firefighters with nearly 80 fire engines and 12 aircraft were deployed in Keratea, a rural area some 43 kilometres (27… Continue reading

PM Anwar vows transparent probe into Zara Qairina’s death

KOTA BHARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. He said the case should not be taken lightly, especially as various allegations have emerged, including that the victim had fallen, been pushed, or… Continue reading

Lelaki Indonesia maut dilanggar ketika melintas jalan

SEREMBAN: Seorang lelaki warga Indonesia yang dipercayai sedang melintas jalan dari lorong kecemasan maut akibat dilanggar sebuah kereta di KM238.4 Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (arah utara) berhampiran Ayer Keroh-Senawang di sini hari ini. Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Rembau DSP Azmi Ali berkata kejadian berlaku pada 8.18 pagi dan mangsa yang merupakan kelindan lori berusia 32 tahun disahkan… Continue reading

Penang aims for RM156 bln GDP by 2030 with digital economy plan

GEORGE TOWN: Penang aims to boost its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from RM116 billion in 2023 to RM156 billion by 2030 under the newly launched Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025-2030. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the plan targets raising the digital economy’s contribution to 35 per cent of… Continue reading

Greece wildfire contained but evacuations continue amid strong winds

ATHENS: A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained on Saturday morning, but evacuations continued as strong winds were forecast for the weekend. At least one person died and homes and farmlands were destroyed on Friday as wildfires, fueled by gale-force winds, spread across Greece. The worst blaze occurred in Keratea, southwest of Athens,… Continue reading

2025 MYFutureJobs Premium X SPA Career Carnival at KLCC this November

PUTRAJAYA: The 2025 MYFutureJobs Premium X SPA Career Carnival will take place this November at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Public Service Commission (SPA) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus announced the event as a key highlight of SPA’s calendar. The carnival is organised in collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso).… Continue reading

Local rendang business hits record RM1.8mil sales in under 2 minutes

LOCAL entrepreneur Khairul Aming has once again set a new record with the launch of his latest product, Rendang Nyet, achieving RM1.8 million in sales in less than two minutes following the release of the instant food item. This new milestone showed Khairul Aming’s status as one of Malaysia’s most influential digital entrepreneurs in the… Continue reading

Kepengerusian ASEAN Malaysia penting untuk keamanan serantau

KUALA LUMPUR: Amerika Syarikat menyifatkan kepengerusian Malaysia dalam ASEAN tahun ini sebagai peluang penting untuk memperkukuh keamanan dan kemakmuran serantau. Duta Besar AS ke Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan berkata Washington menghargai peranan kepimpinan Malaysia dalam persiapan Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47. “Malaysia ternyata komited terhadap kejayaan ASEAN dan berusaha sepanjang tahun ini sebagai Pengerusi,” katanya kepada… Continue reading

Operasi penguatkuasaan bersepadu MOTAC hasilkan 24 notis

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) melaksanakan 35 operasi penguatkuasaan bersepadu di seluruh negara dari 14 Julai hingga 3 Ogos lepas. Operasi ini bertujuan memastikan pematuhan terhadap Akta Industri Pelancongan 1992 (Akta 482) dan Akta Pelesenan Kenderaan Pelancongan 1999 (Akta 594). MOTAC bekerjasama dengan Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Jabatan Pendaftaran… Continue reading

Jim Lovell, komander Apollo 13, meninggal dunia pada usia 97 tahun

NEW YORK: Bekas angkasawan Amerika Syarikat (AS), Jim Lovell yang terkenal sebagai komander misi Apollo 13 meninggal dunia pada usia 97 tahun, lapor agensi berita Jerman. Lovell meninggal dunia pada Khamis di Lake Forest, Illinois, menurut agensi angkasa AS, NASA. Apollo 13, yang diketuai Lovell pada 1970, mengalami kegagalan teknikal ketika dalam perjalanan ke Bulan,… Continue reading

Harapan tinggi Malaysia pada pelumba muda di Kejohanan Berbasikal Trek Dunia

KUALA TERENGGANU: Malaysia menaruh harapan tinggi kepada empat pelumba muda negara untuk meraih kejayaan di Kejohanan Berbasikal Trek Dunia Remaja di Apeldoorn, Belanda. Timbalan Menteri Belia dan Sukan Adam Adli Abdul Halim menyatakan keyakinan bahawa pasukan ini mampu mencabar podium walaupun belum pernah meraih pingat sebelum ini. “Kita mahu mereka bukan sekadar menyertai, tetapi mencipta… Continue reading

Kes Zara Qairina : Siasatan telus, tiada siapa dilindungi – PM Anwar

KOTA BHARU: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan siasatan berhubung kes kematian pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir di Sabah perlu dilakukan secara telus tanpa melindungi sesiapa. Beliau berkata kes tersebut tidak boleh dipandang ringan, terutamanya memandangkan pelbagai dakwaan yang timbul termasuk mangsa terjatuh, ditolak serta dibuli. “Anak kita di Sabah meninggal dunia ada… Continue reading

Pengurus pengaturcara rugi RM2.33 juta jadi mangsa love scam

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang pengurus pengaturcara kilang di Bayan Lepas mengalami kerugian lebih RM2.33 juta selepas menjadi mangsa sindiket penipuan cinta. Pemangku Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin berkata wanita berusia 53 tahun itu diperdaya lelaki kononnya dari Singapura. Mangsa berkenalan dengan suspek melalui ibu saudaranya ketika menghadiri seminar di Kuala Lumpur pada… Continue reading

Malaysian franchise brands expand to China via KUSKOP trade mission

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has launched a trade mission to China in partnership with the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA). The mission, running from August 8 to 10, coincides with the China Franchise Expo 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan heads the delegation,… Continue reading

Colombian president begins talks with top cocaine cartel Clan del Golfo

BOGOTÁ: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced fresh negotiations with Clan del Golfo, the country’s most powerful drug-trafficking organisation. The group, which calls itself the Gaitanista Army of Colombia, has roots in right-wing paramilitary forces and remains a major security threat. Petro revealed the talks during a public event in Córdoba, located roughly 289 kilometres… Continue reading

PM Anwar visits Desa Gemalai organic padi farm in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited the Desa Gemalai Baruh Padi Alami organic padi farm today. The project, managed by Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA), focuses on sustainable farming practices. Anwar arrived at 11.15 am and was accompanied by Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud and KADA chairman Khalid Abdul Samad.… Continue reading

PM Anwar visits Desa Gemalai organic padi farm in Kelantan

PM Anwar tinjau projek padi organik Desa Gemalai

KOTA BHARU: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini meninjau projek penanaman padi di Kawasan Lembaga Kemajuan Pertanian Kemubu (KADA) di Desa Gemalai Baruh Padi Alami, Mulong. Beliau tiba pada 11.15 pagi diiringi Menteri Besar Kelantan Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud dan Pengerusi KADA Khalid Abdul Samad sebelum mendengar taklimat mengenai pelaksanaan projek berkenaan. Perdana… Continue reading

Sarawak cancer centre project on MA63 meeting agenda this Monday

KUCHING: The proposed Sarawak Cancer Centre will be a key discussion point at the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) meeting this Monday. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian stated that preparations for the centre are progressing well. He confirmed that the Public Works Department (JKR) Malaysia, not Sarawak JKR, will handle the construction.… Continue reading

Sarawak cancer centre project on MA63 meeting agenda this Monday

Volunteers assist families in Khartoum with war dead reburials

KHARTOUM: In Sudan’s war-torn capital, Red Crescent volunteers are undertaking the grim task of exhuming bodies from makeshift graves. Teams clad in white hazmat suits search vacant lots where families hastily buried their dead during intense fighting. Hisham Zein al-Abdeen, head of Khartoum’s forensic medicine department, oversees the operation with mechanical diggers. “We’re finding graves… Continue reading

Volunteers assist families in Khartoum with war dead reburials

Leaders on the Walk connects students with top execs for mentorship

OVER 300 students and young professionals joined top corporate leaders for the inaugural ‘Leaders on the Walk’ programme at Perdana Botanical Garden. The event transformed the historic garden into a five-kilometre open-air mentorship space. Experian Malaysia organised the initiative to bridge generational gaps and reduce power distance between leaders and emerging talent. More than 20… Continue reading