August 2025 – Page 141 – Thesundailymys

Bold healthcare reforms needed for Malaysia’s future, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must implement bold healthcare financing reforms and digital transformation to strengthen its public health system amid rising demand, increasing costs, and fiscal constraints, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Speaking at the ‘Ilmuwan Malaysia Madani’ Forum Series 7, Dzulkefly highlighted the challenges facing the nation’s tax-funded healthcare system, including the… Continue reading

American history museum removes Trump’s name from impeachment exhibit

WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History has removed explicit reference to President Donald Trump from an exhibit about impeachment, a spokesperson said on Thursday. The museum in Washington D.C. made the change as part of a review that it agreed to undertake following White House pressure to remove an art museum director,… Continue reading

American history museum removes Trump’s name from impeachment exhibit

Man high on drugs extends leg under moving lorry

KUALA LUMPUR: A man suspected to be under drug influence intentionally stuck his leg under a moving lorry near Jalan Pekan Bangi Lama in Bangi yesterday. The reckless act was captured on dashcam footage, prompting a police report. Kajang district police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof stated that the 43-year-old suspect will be arrested once discharged… Continue reading

“Honestly quite absurd” – Singaporean criticises those filling up on RON95 in M’sia

A Singaporean has sparked fiery debate online after calling out fellow citizens for driving into Malaysia just to pump subsidised petrol — calling the practice “unfair” and “absurd”. In a Threads post that has since gone viral, the man didn’t mince his words, criticising Singaporean motorists for taking advantage of RON95, Malaysia’s government-subsidised petrol meant… Continue reading

Government incentives prevent sugar price hikes in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Government incentives for major sugar producers, including MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, have successfully prevented domestic sugar price hikes despite rising global raw sugar costs. Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek confirmed the measures have shielded both companies and consumers from financial strain. “The assistance ensures no price increase… Continue reading

Cambodia deputy PM says 19% US tariff rate averts collapse of its garments manufacturing sector

A tariff rate of 19% on Cambodia’s exports to the United States has helped it avert the collapse of its vital garment and footwear sector, allowing the country to remain competitive with its peers, its deputy prime minister told Reuters on Friday. Sun Chanthol, Cambodia’s top trade negotiator, thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his… Continue reading

Cambodia deputy PM says 19% US tariff rate averts collapse of its garments manufacturing sector

Dr Nisha’s batik scrubs brighten up hospital wards

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian doctor, seeking a practical yet patriotic way to dress at work, has started a quiet fashion trend in hospitals by producing a range of hospital-compliant scrubs for healthcare sector employees. Dr Nisha Puvan, an internal medicine specialist with a special interest in gastroenterology and currently working in a government hospital here,… Continue reading

Sri Pahang tidak sertai liga Malaysia, titik mula fokus pembangunan akar umbi – Sultan Pahang

KUANTAN: Keputusan Sri Pahang FC untuk tidak menyertai saingan Liga Malaysia (Liga M) musim 2025/26 wajar dijadikan titik permulaan kepada usaha memperkukuh pembangunan akar umbi bola sepak negeri itu bagi mengasah bakat pemain tempatan. Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah bertitah persaingan bola sepak moden yang menggunakan pemain import sebagai tonggak utama pasukan… Continue reading

Ringgit opens flat against US dollar, higher versus other majors

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose against other major currencies, with investors still weighing the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and Washington’s reciprocal tariff measures, which take effect today. At 8 am, the local note stood at 4.2650/2850 against the US dollar, almost unchanged from… Continue reading

Ringgit opens flat against US dollar, higher versus other majors

Firefighters battle bushfire in Port Klang near industrial area

PORT KLANG: Firefighters are still battling a 0.8-hectare bushfire in Pandamaran, Port Klang, as flames spread near an industrial area. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirmed that firefighting efforts have been ongoing since their arrival at the scene around 7.20 pm. Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar, the department’s Operations assistant director, stated that they were… Continue reading

Turkish yacht capsizes off Malaysia during voyage to Turkiye

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Turkish nationals aboard the yacht Daisy, which capsized during a storm off Pulau Yu on Tuesday, were on a cross-continental journey from Malaysia to Turkiye. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor confirmed that the yacht’s captain, Ahmed Volkan Ata, and crew member Eser Demirkol remain missing. A third crew… Continue reading

Mohamad Yusri angkat sumpah sebagai ADUN Ayer Kuning di Perak

IPOH: Setiausaha UMNO Bahagian Tapah Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir mengangkat sumpah sebagai Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Ayer Kuning di Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan hari ini. Beliau mengangkat sumpah di hadapan Yang Dipertua Dewan Negeri Perak Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid. “Alhamdulillah, hari ini saya telah mengangkat sumpah sebagai Ahli Dewan Negeri bagi kawasan Ayer… Continue reading

13MP shows federal support for Sabah development, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Development programmes and allocations for Sabah under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) demonstrate the federal government’s strong commitment to supporting the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He noted that these initiatives align with the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan. “It clearly reflects the federal government’s support for Sabah under… Continue reading

RMK13 fokus imbangi pembangunan antara wilayah termasuk Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) merupakan pelan pembangunan menyeluruh yang dirangka bagi mengimbangi pembangunan dan pertumbuhan ekonomi antara wilayah termasuk Sabah dan Sarawak, kata Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Amir Hamzah, yang juga menjalankan tugas dan fungsi Menteri Ekonomi, berkata RMK13 bukan sekadar meneruskan projek pembangunan sedia ada malah memperkenalkan inisiatif… Continue reading

Financial sector crucial for SME growth in strategic industries says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR: The financial sector must actively support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in strategic growth areas to align with Malaysia’s national transformation goals, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. Speaking at the CGC 30th Edition Award 2024, he emphasised the need for financial institutions to facilitate SME participation in… Continue reading

Malaysia-BRICS trade hits RM818 billion in 2024, MITI reports

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade with BRICS member countries surged to RM818 billion in 2024, making up 35.2% of the nation’s total global trade, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The ministry also confirmed RM104.9 billion in realised investments from BRICS nations as of last year. MITI stated that Malaysia’s engagement as… Continue reading

Washington kenakan tarif 19 peratus ke atas Malaysia, empat negara ASEAN lain

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia berserta empat lagi negara anggota ASEAN, dikenakan tarif sebanyak 19 peratus oleh Amerika Syarikat (AS) berkuat kuasa pada hari ini. Menerusi perintah eksekutif yang dikeluarkan oleh Rumah Putih pada 31 Julai 2025, tarif sama turut dikenakan ke atas Kemboja, Filipina, Thailand serta Indonesia. Pada 7 Julai lepas, Washington mengumumkan untuk mengenakan tarif… Continue reading

Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka follows strict procurement process

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of all stakeholders involved in developing the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, adhered to official evaluation and selection processes under government procurement rules. Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz clarified this in response to allegations that a private company’s design work was used without… Continue reading

Kemboja setuju hadiri mesyuarat sempadan di malaysia selepas dicadangkan Thailand

PHNOM PENH: Kemboja bersetuju menghadiri Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Am Sempadan (GBC) bersama Thailand di Malaysia minggu ini bagi meneruskan rundingan damai demi menyelesaikan konflik sempadan antara kedua-dua negara. Ketika mesyuarat khas yang diadakan di Putrajaya pada 28 Julai lalu, kedua-dua negara mencapai persetujuan untuk mengadakan mesyuarat GBC sebagai sebahagian daripada perjanjian gencatan senjata berkenaan. Mesyuarat itu… Continue reading

Guardian Malaysia launches “Skin So Super” campaign

In celebration of World Skin Health Day this July, Guardian Malaysia — the country’s No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer* — is going all out to honour the vital role of skin in overall health and wellbeing with a month-long nationwide campaign titled “Skin So Super”, running from 2 to 29 July. The highlight of… Continue reading

Guardian Malaysia launches “Skin So Super” campaign

AS kurangkan tarif ke atas import Malaysia kepada 19 peratus

KUALA LUMPUR: Amerika Syarikat (AS) mengenakan tarif yang lebih rendah sebanyak 19 peratus ke atas import Malaysia, berkuat kuasa 1 Ogos, 2025. Pada 7 Julai, Washington mengumumkan AS akan mengenakan tarif 25 peratus ke atas semua produk Malaysia yang dihantar ke negara itu, berasingan daripada semua tarif sektor, berkuat kuasa 1 Ogos tahun ini, dan… Continue reading

E-hailing driver allegedly asks passenger to cancel ride due to low fare

E-HAILING services are meant to offer convenience and efficiency, but for some passengers, the experience can be far from smooth. A Malaysian woman recently shared her experience dealing with an e-hailing driver who allegedly refused to accept her booking due to a fare dispute. Posted on Threads, a screenshot of the conversation between the woman… Continue reading

Ipoh City Council clears out ‘hoarder house’

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council “visited” a house at Kampung Baru Pasir Pinji to clear hoarded items following complaints from residents in the area. The operation, which started at 8.30am on Wednesday, was lead by Pasir Pinji councillor Lim Chee Aun with a team of 24 council officers and staff, as well as four police… Continue reading

Pakej Mencerap Bintang dilancarkan di Malaysia Fest 2025

SINGAPURA: Tourism Malaysia melancarkan Pakej Mencerap Bintang sempena Malaysia Fest 2025 yang sedang berlangsung di Singapura, mengetengahkan destinasi cerapan bintang paling menakjubkan di Malaysia termasuk Bukit Merah, Pantai Pengkalan Balak, Desaru, Perlis dan Pantai Tok Bali. Pengarah Tourism Malaysia (Singapura) Norliza Md Zain berkata inisiatif ekopelancongan terbaharu itu menawarkan koleksi terpilih lebih 30 pengalaman sedia… Continue reading

Penang religious dept busts fake marriage syndicate in Bukit Mertajam

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP) is actively pursuing a village-based syndicate conducting fake marriages using unauthorised officiants. The operation follows a recent raid at a house in Kubang Semang, where an unapproved wedding ceremony was taking place. State Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) president Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid confirmed the enforcement action.… Continue reading

Istana Negara holds prayers to commemorate Hari Hol

KUALA LUMPUR: Istana Negara today organised a special Yasin recitation and tahlil prayers in conjunction with Hari Hol to commemorate Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. According to a post on the official Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the ceremony was attended by Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani,… Continue reading

Apple revenue forecast beats estimates, tariff costs projected at $1.1 billion

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple forecast revenue for the current quarter ending in September well above Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, sending shares up despite a warning from CEO Tim Cook that U.S. tariffs would add $1.1 billion in costs over the period. As the centerpiece of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, those tariffs cost Apple… Continue reading

35-year-old earning SGD100k wants to leave SG for life in KL

A 35-year-old man is going viral after revealing he’s considering walking away from a stable job and six-figure salary in Singapore — all in pursuit of a fresh start in Malaysia. In a heartfelt post on r/Malaysia, the man shared that he currently holds a secure position in Singapore’s education sector, earning about SGD100,000 (approximately… Continue reading

Proton makes global history with launch of first-ever Bahasa Melayu Voice Recognition in new X50

PROTON has unveiled the world’s first Bahasa Melayu Voice Recognition (VR) system, integrated into the newly launched All-New Proton X50. This development positions the national automaker as a global pioneer in intelligent in-car technology, seven years after it first introduced its English-language “Hi Proton” voice assistant in 2018. At the core of the new Proton… Continue reading

Experts cautiously welcome AI and 5G vision

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ambitious plan to expand 5G coverage and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has drawn cautious praise from experts who say the country is on the right track but only if gaps in infrastructure, talent and governance are urgently addressed. “In the next five years, we’ll see rapid advancements in technologies like digital… Continue reading

Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries in push to reshape global trade

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday — his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy. However in a minor reprieve, the White House said the measures will take effect in a week, not this Friday as previously expected. The tariffs are a… Continue reading

German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier’s body recovery halted in Pakistan

AUTHORITIES have halted efforts to recover the body of German Olympic biathlete Laura Dahlmeier, who died in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. Dahlmeier was struck by falling rocks while climbing Laila Peak in the Karakoram range at 5,700 metres. Dahlmeier’s management agency confirmed the decision, citing unsafe conditions. The Alpine Club of Pakistan and her… Continue reading

German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier’s body recovery halted in Pakistan

El Salvador ruling party proposes constitutional overhaul on elections

SAN SALVADOR: A ruling party lawmaker in El Salvador on Thursday sent a bill to modify the constitution to drastically overhaul how elections are run in the Central American nation. The amendment would open the door to indefinite presidential re-election, extend terms from five years to six and scrap run-offs. It would also shorten the… Continue reading

El Salvador ruling party proposes constitutional overhaul on elections

Luis Diaz reveals Wirtz advice ahead of Bayern Munich move

LUIS DIAZ said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz assured him he would “enjoy” a move to Bayern Munich as the Colombian was officially presented by the Bundesliga champions. The German club reportedly paid up to 75 million euros for the 28-year-old, who signed a contract until 2029. Wirtz, heavily linked with Bayern earlier, instead joined… Continue reading

Luis Diaz reveals Wirtz advice ahead of Bayern Munich move

Russian strikes kill 16 people in Kyiv, including two children

KYIV: Russia launched waves of missiles and drones on Kyiv before dawn on Thursday, killing 16 people including two children, and wounding well over 100 others, officials in the Ukrainian capital said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking earlier in his nightly video address, put the death toll at 14 and said rescue operations were continuing into… Continue reading

Russian strikes kill 16 people in Kyiv, including two children

Marvel’s wholesome First Family returns with charm

MARVEL Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is exactly what the MCU needed: a retro-futuristic breath of fresh air served with vintage aesthetics, cosmic threats and a family dynamic that finally feels… real. Directed by Matt Shakman, this PG-13 spectacle revives Marvel’s First Family with enough charm to win over diehard fans and enough self-awareness… Continue reading

PSG fined €148k by UEFA for fan misconduct in Champions League final

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (PSG) have been fined €148,000 by UEFA following fan misconduct during their Champions League final victory against Inter Milan in May. The European governing body confirmed the penalties on Thursday, citing multiple violations by supporters. The French club, which dominated Inter 5-0 at Munich’s Allianz Arena, faced charges including a pitch invasion, fireworks,… Continue reading

PSG fined €148k by UEFA for fan misconduct in Champions League final

West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta cleared of betting breach charges by FA

WEST HAM UNITED midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of four alleged breaches of betting rules following an independent Regulatory Commission hearing, the Football Association confirmed on Thursday. The Brazilian was accused of deliberately seeking yellow cards in four Premier League matches between November 2022 and August 2023. The FA had alleged that Paqueta attempted… Continue reading

Trump says special envoy Witkoff will travel to Russia after Israel trip

WASHINGTON: U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia after his current trip to Israel, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump did not give an itinerary for Witkoff, who has held extensive talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past. Trump has given Putin until August 8 to reach a… Continue reading

West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta cleared of betting breach charges by FA

Trump’s envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push

JERUSALEM: U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday in a bid to salvage Gaza truce talks and tackle a humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s military assault in the enclave, where a global hunger monitor has warned that famine is unfolding. Shortly after Witkoff’s arrival, President Donald Trump posted on… Continue reading