August 2025 – Page 127 – Thesundailymys

Cambodia reaffirms commitment to border peace with Malaysia’s support

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian National Defence Ministry has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining regional peace through a border ceasefire. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Tea Seiha expressed gratitude to Malaysia for spearheading peaceful conflict resolution efforts. Malaysia played a pivotal role in brokering the July 28 ceasefire after armed clashes erupted between Cambodian… Continue reading

Regent of Johor to attend Singapore’s 60th National Day celebration

SINGAPORE: The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, will attend Singapore’s 60th National Day Parade (NDP 2025) at the Padang on Saturday. Singapore’s Foreign Ministry (MFA) said that Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will also attend, representing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Other regional leaders scheduled to be present… Continue reading

Global outcry over Israel’s Gaza control plan amid conflict fears

GENEVA: Nations worldwide voiced strong opposition to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, warning it would deepen the conflict and increase civilian suffering. The UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for an immediate halt to the plan, stressing the need for unrestricted humanitarian aid and hostage releases. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer… Continue reading

Putin-Trump summit details on Ukraine peace talks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are preparing for a summit aimed at ending the Ukraine war, which began with Russia’s 2022 invasion. Trump has prioritised peace efforts since taking office, though previous diplomatic attempts have failed to produce results. Both sides confirm summit preparations are underway, with a potential meeting… Continue reading

Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City amid global outcry over war

JERUSALEM: Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan on Friday to take control of Gaza City, a move expanding military operations in the shattered Palestinian territory despite growing criticism at home and abroad over the almost two-year-old war. Far-right allies in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition have been pushing for a total takeover of Gaza as… Continue reading

Man sentenced to hang for murder of Bangladeshi worker in Kampung Gajah

IPOH: The High Court here today sentenced a man to death by hanging for killing a Bangladeshi worker in Sungai Kinta, Kampung Gajah, seven years ago. Judge Su Tiang Joo delivered the verdict after finding Mohamad Amier Amzar Mohamad Aspar, 28, guilty of murdering MD Ovaidul, 32, on December 15, 2018. The crime occurred between… Continue reading

Unlicensed trader jailed 20 years, fined RM9m for FCPO fraud in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has sentenced an unlicensed futures trader to 20 years in prison and a RM9 million fine for fraudulent activities. Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril delivered the verdict after Mohd Azhidi Laili pleaded guilty to nine charges under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. Each charge carried a two-year jail term… Continue reading

Xi orders ‘all-out’ rescue as floods kill 10 in northwest China

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday ordered “all-out” rescue efforts in China’s arid and mountainous northwest after flash floods caused by exceptionally heavy rain killed 10 people and left 33 missing. Torrential downpours began around 6 p.m. on Thursday and unleashed flash floods in Gansu province’s Yuzhong, stranding some 4,000 people, state broadcaster China Central… Continue reading

Slingshot contests draw crowds at Kelantan PMR 2025

KOTA BHARU: The humble slingshot, locally known as bidas or lastik, has become a major attraction at the Kelantan MADANI Rakyat programme 2025. Kubang Bemban Slingshot Club advisor Azizan Mat Ariffin said the contests, held in makeshift rings, have grown in popularity over the years. “Contests take place in various villages during mornings, afternoons, and… Continue reading

Budget 2026 to boost public sector reforms and governance in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2026 will prioritise public sector reforms to strengthen governance and improve service delivery, according to the Ministry of Finance. The reforms include modernising public services and introducing new frameworks to enhance performance and ethical governance. “These reforms aim to optimise public resources, minimise leakages, and ensure aid reaches those in need effectively,”… Continue reading

Two friends deny robbing Chinese national of RM2.1m in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Two friends have denied charges of robbing a Chinese national of RM2.1 million in a high-profile case. Mohd Syaqir Mohd Ami, 30, and Nur Mohamed Mahsar Mohamed Nor, 34, appeared in the Sessions Court today. They were accused alongside two others still at large of targeting Chen Kexue, 31, in Bukit Damansara. The… Continue reading

Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire pact hailed as key step by US

PHNOM PENH: The United States has called the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Kuala Lumpur a crucial move towards securing a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the talks marked progress in formalising the truce and setting up an ASEAN monitoring system. “President Trump and I expect… Continue reading

Former Perak immigration officers acquitted on corruption charges

IPOH: The High Court acquitted two former Perak Immigration officers accused of corruption. Zulhairin Yahya, 53, and Zaidi Dali, 57, were cleared of soliciting and accepting bribes seven years ago. Their lawyer, M. Athimulan, confirmed the appeal was allowed due to an unsafe conviction. Judge Moses Susayen ordered their acquittal and discharge after reviewing the… Continue reading

US tariff impact on Malaysia’s growth: No recession but slower expansion

OSAKA: Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to slow following the implementation of US tariffs. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the impact may not trigger a recession but will dampen growth. This aligns with Bank Negara Malaysia’s revised 2025 GDP forecast of 4.0–4.8 per cent, down from 4.5–5.5 per… Continue reading

TPM Zahid Malaysia pada perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan Singapura 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi akan melawat Singapura selama dua hari bermula esok. Lawatan ini diadakan atas undangan Kerajaan Singapura sempena Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan Singapura 2025. Ahmad Zahid juga berperanan sebagai Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah dalam lawatan rasmi ini. Beliau dijadualkan mengadakan kunjungan hormat kepada Perdana Menteri Singapura Lawrence… Continue reading

Inisiatif pembersihan waktu malam dilancarkan di lokasi strategik

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) akan melaksanakan inisiatif pembersihan waktu malam di bawah Reformasi Pembersihan Awam melalui Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13). Lokasi strategik termasuk kawasan tumpuan pelancong dan pusat bandar utama akan menjadi fokus awal pelaksanaan. Menteri KPKT Nga Kor Ming menyatakan pendekatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan kebersihan awam tanpa mengganggu kelancaran lalu lintas.… Continue reading

Petani didenda RM15,000 muat naik komen jelek isu 3R

SEPANG: Seorang petani didenda RM15,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah membuat dan memulakan hantaran komen jelik berkaitan isu 3R (raja, agama dan kaum) menerusi Facebook miliknya, Februari lepas. Hakim Ahmad Fuad Othman menjatuhkan hukuman itu selepas Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, menukar pengakuan kepada bersalah semasa prosiding sebutan kes hari… Continue reading

Selangor affordable housing projects are of quality, says MB

SHAH ALAM: The quality of Selangor’s affordable housing projects has improved, driven by healthy competition among developers, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Speaking to reporters at the key handover ceremony for the Idaman Bukit Jelutong condominium today, he said that in the past, common issues included poor housing conditions, substandard walls and windows.… Continue reading

Lelaki dihukum gantung kerana bunuh pekerja Bangladesh

IPOH: Seorang lelaki dijatuhi hukuman gantung sampai mati oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan membunuh seorang pekerja warga Bangladesh di kawasan Sungai Kinta, Sungai Galah, Kampung Gajah, dalam daerah Perak Tengah, tujuh tahun lepas. Hakim Su Tiang Joo memutuskan hukuman itu selepas mendapati tertuduh Mohamad Amier Amzar Mohamad Aspar, 28, bersalah membunuh… Continue reading

Malaysia tegas tolak kekejaman dan penjajahan di Gaza

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sekali lagi menegaskan pendirian tegas Malaysia menentang sebarang bentuk penindasan serta penjajahan di Gaza dan menggesa pemimpin dunia agar mendukung nilai-nilai kemanusiaan dan menghentikan kekejaman. Bercakap kepada media selepas menunaikan solat Jumaat di sini hari ini, beliau berkata pendirian Malaysia amat jelas iaitu menolak sekeras-kerasnya sebarang bentuk penjajahan,… Continue reading

ANGKASA aims for 1,000 mosque cooperatives by year-end

KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (ANGKASA) aims to establish 1,000 mosque cooperatives by the end of the year. To date, 818 mosques and suraus have already formed cooperatives to uplift their congregations’ living standards. ANGKASA president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah proposed that these cooperatives operate grocery stores to provide competitive pricing.… Continue reading

Indian national pleads guilty to turtle smuggling at KLIA

SEPANG: An Indian national has pleaded guilty to attempting to export 2,578 Red-eared Turtles at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1. Sathaiyan Alagusundaram admitted to the charge after it was read to him in Tamil before Sessions Court Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman. The court set September 19 for mention before sentencing. No bail was granted… Continue reading

Indian national pleads guilty to turtle smuggling at KLIA

CUEPACS opposes foreign nurse hiring in Malaysian government hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has opposed plans to hire Indonesian nurses for government hospitals. Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, CUEPACS president, stated the proposal disregards local nursing graduates awaiting placements, some for up to eight months. He emphasised that local nurses meet Ministry of Health… Continue reading

MARDI introduces shallot cultivation technique to reduce import dependence

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) has introduced a shallot cultivation technique that has the potential to reduce the country’s reliance on imported shallots, thereby bolstering national food security. Through its latest research, the institute has developed a method that combines the use of disease-resistant varieties, scheduled planting systems, and high-tech… Continue reading

Malaysia’s retail sales to grow by 4.6% in 2025 – MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR: MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) projects Malaysia’s retail sales to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2025, driven by a resilient labour market, low and stable inflation, minimum wage adjustments, recovering tourism and the recent monetary policy easing. In a research note, it said these factors are expected to boost household disposable… Continue reading

Visitors able to scan gold purity of jewellery at Kelantan PMR 2025

KOTA BHARU: Visitors to the Kelantan MADANI Rakyat Programme 2025 will be able to scan and determine the purity of gold in their jewellery using the scanning machine provided by the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM). SIRIM corporate communications division senior executive, Mohd Zul Arsham Mohamad said the machine, specially brought to… Continue reading

Germany halts military exports to Israel, urges ceasefire in Gaza

BERLIN: The German government will not approve any exports to Israel of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday in response to Israel’s plan to expand its military operations there. The release of the Israeli hostages and negotiations for a ceasefire are Germany’s… Continue reading

Germany halts military exports to Israel, urges ceasefire in Gaza

Celebration of Malaysia’s culinary icon

THIS patriotic Merdeka and Malaysia Day season, Sunset Terrace at Sunway Resort Hotel invites guests to embark on a nostalgic journey through Malaysia’s most iconic flavours with a spectacular Nasi Lemak Buffet, available from Aug 22 to Sept 16. Curated by chef Amir Roslie, the buffet celebrates the nation’s most iconic culinary creation with a… Continue reading

World food prices at 2-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says

PARIS: World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said. The FAO Food Price Index, which serves as a global benchmark for food commodity… Continue reading

Deaf Palestinian uses social media to highlight Gaza’s struggles through sign language

GAZA: Basem Alhabel stood amongst the ruins of Gaza, with people flat on the floor all around him as bullets flew, and filmed himself using sign language to explain the dangers of the war to fellow deaf Palestinians and his followers on social media. Alhabel, 30, who describes himself as a “deaf journalist in Gaza”… Continue reading

Malaysian semiconductor sector’s long-term success depends on closing education-industry link: Zambry

BATU KAWAN: Malaysia’s long-term success in the global semiconductor sector hinges on how effectively the country connects its knowledge base to real industry needs, according to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. He said this is how the country can build real capacity and strengthen its global position, in anticipation of 10,000… Continue reading

Tesla to streamline its AI chip design work, Musk says

TESLA will streamline its AI chip research to focus on its development of inference chips used to run AI models and make real-time decisions, CEO Elon Musk said, after a media report he had ordered the closure of the in-house Dojo supercomputer team. Bloomberg News on Thursday cited people familiar with the matter as saying… Continue reading

Malaysia tetap tegas tangani isu islamofobia melalui dakwah – PM

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia tetap tegas dalam menangani isu Islamofobia melalui ilmu pengetahuan, sesi libat urus dan penyebaran al-Quran berbanding dengan kemarahan atau kecaman, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Beliau berkata kejahilan terus menjadi punca yang menyemarakkan kebencian dan salah faham tentang Islam, bukan hanya di Barat tetapi juga di Timur malah dalam kalangan masyarakat… Continue reading

Is rush into bitcoin too risky for companies?

LONDON: US President Donald Trump’s media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing number of companies buying huge amounts of bitcoin. The aim? To diversify reserves, counter inflation and attract investors, analysts say. Who also invests Companies frequently own bitcoin – the largest cryptocurrency by market… Continue reading

India presses for global ‘code of conduct’ on pilot poaching

NEW DELHI: India wants countries to agree a new code of conduct on hiring each other’s airline staff after raising concerns that its fast-growing aviation system is being stifled by the poaching of Indian pilots and cabin crew without adequate notice. India, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, is wrestling with a shortage of… Continue reading

Ekonomi Malaysia diunjur berkembang sederhana pada 2026, kata MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Ekonomi Malaysia dijangka berkembang pada kadar sederhana pada 2026 meskipun berdepan ketidakpastian perdagangan global yang kian meningkat serta permintaan luaran yang perlahan, kata Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Dalam Kenyataan PraBelanjawan 2026 hari ini, kementerian itu berkata pertumbuhan berkenaan didorong oleh permintaan domestik yang berdaya tahan, terutamanya melalui pelaburan swasta, pekerjaan yang stabil dan langkah… Continue reading

World food prices at 2-year high on rising meat and edible oils, FAO says

India inflation likely dropped to eight-year low in July: Poll

BENGALURU: Cooling food price rises likely reduced India retail inflation to an eight-year low of 1.76% in July, below the low end of the Reserve Bank of India’s 2% to 6% tolerance band for the first time in over six years, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Despite uneven monsoons, a strong spring harvest has… Continue reading

Trump tariffs on buyers of Russian oil raise global risks

WASHINGTON: From punishing Brazil to trying to curb imports of fentanyl, US President Donald Trump has wielded the threat of tariffs as an all-purpose foreign policy weapon. With a Friday deadline for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or have its oil customers face secondary tariffs, Trump has found a novel, but risky, use… Continue reading

Langkah wajib papar preskripsi dan bil perubatan lindungi pengguna

PUTRAJAYA: Gabungan Persatuan Pengguna Malaysia (FOMCA) menyokong langkah kerajaan mewajibkan paparan preskripsi ubat dan bil perubatan di fasiliti kesihatan swasta. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif FOMCA Dr Saravanan Thambirajah berkata langkah ini penting untuk melindungi pengguna daripada caj tersembunyi. Beliau menegaskan langkah ini tidak mencabar hak profesional doktor tetapi memastikan perkhidmatan kesihatan berfokuskan pesakit. “Kajian menunjukkan pengguna… Continue reading

Ascott to manage five-star hotel in Johor Bahru’s Coronation Square

PETALING JAYA: The Ascott Limited, the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has been appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd to manage the hotel component of the Coronation Square integrated development in Johor Bahru. The development is located in the Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD) within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and… Continue reading

Dua pegawai Imigresen Perak bebas tuduhan rasuah

IPOH: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini melepas dan membebaskan bekas Pengarah Imigresen Perak dan bekas Ketua Unit Pendakwaan Imigresen Perak daripada pertuduhan meminta dan menerima rasuah, tujuh tahun lepas. Peguam M. Athimulan ketika dihubungi Bernama hari ini berkata Hakim Moses Susayen membebaskan Zulhairin Yahya, 53, dan Zaidi Dali, 57, selepas membenarkan rayuan mereka. “Secara… Continue reading

Kes culik warga Palestin: Mangsa dijumpai diikat guna “cable tie” – Saksi

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini diberitahu bahawa polis menemukan seorang lelaki Palestin berada dalam keadaan tangan dan kakinya diikat menggunakan cable tie semasa serbuan di sebuah chalet di Hulu Langat hampir tiga tahun lepas. ASP Mohamad Jazlan Sharif, 42, yang kini bertugas di bahagian Risikan dan Operasi, Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Ibu Pejabat… Continue reading

Ekonomi MADANI fokus lonjak pertumbuhan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Menaikkan siling pertumbuhan negara merupakan satu daripada tiga tonggak utama Ekonomi MADANI yang bertujuan melonjakkan Malaysia ke arah ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi, berdaya saing dan mampan berteraskan nilai kemanusiaan dan keadilan sosial, menurut Kementerian Kewangan (MOF). Dalam Kenyataan PraBelanjawan 2026 hari ini, kementerian itu berkata tonggak ini menumpukan usaha memecahkan kekangan struktur yang lama… Continue reading

Container truck crash causes 7km jam on PLUS near Menora Tunnel

IPOH: A container truck accident at KM 256.7 on the northbound North-South Expressway (PLUS) caused a seven-kilometre traffic jam near Menora Tunnel and Kuala Kangsar exit. PLUS Traffic confirmed all lanes were blocked as of 2.16 pm, with contraflow traffic activated from KM 257.3 to KM 256.2. Northbound vehicles were diverted at Ipoh South Toll… Continue reading

Eda Ezrin and Aida Mamat return home after police statements

KOTA BHARU: Police confirmed that dikir barat singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan, known as Eda Ezrin, and Nur Aida Mamat, 33, finished giving statements at Rantau Panjang Police Station in Pasir Mas last night. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated both were allowed to return to their families. Regarding… Continue reading

Pemotong rumput dipenjara 8 bulan cederakan Polis

KUANTAN: Seorang pemotong rumput dihukum penjara lapan bulan oleh Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah atas pertuduhan mencederakan seorang anggota polis menggunakan parang Sabtu lepas. Majistret Ellyna Othman memerintahkan Muhamad Firdaus Abdul Hamid, 37, menjalani hukuman penjara bermula dari tarikh dia ditangkap pada 2 Ogos. Lelaki itu didakwa dengan sengaja menyebabkan kecederaan… Continue reading

GX Bank strengthens role in underserved segment, eyes productive economic financing next

KUALA LUMPUR: GX Bank Bhd is strengthening its role in advancing financial inclusion, with around 60% of its customer base comprising underserved segments, including individuals from the bottom 40% (B40) income bracket and 10% from the gig economy. CEO Kaushik Chowdhury said the figure reflects the bank’s core focus on underserved communities, a number that… Continue reading