August 2025 – Page 146 – Thesundailymys

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 The red rainstorm warning, issued on Monday, was withdrawn after the weather system weakened, though isolated downpours are still expected in outlying areas.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

Rybakina vs Mboko in WTA Canadian Open semi-finals

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko secured their spots in the WTA Canadian Open semi-finals with victories on Monday. Rybakina led 6-1, 2-1 when Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk retired due to a wrist injury. Mboko, the tournament’s surprise package, defeated Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2, winning the last six games… Continue reading

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games on track despite challenges

Six months before the Winter Olympics kick off, Italian organisers assure that preparations remain on track despite past hurdles. Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, stated, “Preparations are progressing steadily and according to the timeline we have set.” The Games will begin with curling on February 4, followed by the opening ceremony… Continue reading

Sunderland coach Le Bris signs new contract after promotion success

SUNDERLAND head coach Regis Le Bris has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the helm until 2028. The announcement comes after the Frenchman guided the Black Cats back to the Premier League following an eight-year absence. Le Bris, who joined Sunderland in June 2024 after leaving Lorient, led the team… Continue reading

Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc joins Lyon in €7.5m transfer deal

CZECH attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc has completed his move to French club Lyon, signing a four-year contract until 2029. The transfer from Viktoria Plzen is valued at €7.5 million, with additional performance-based bonuses of €2.5 million. The deal includes a 15 percent sell-on clause for any future capital gain, ensuring Viktoria Plzen benefits if Sulc… Continue reading

Patrik Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030

CZECH striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2030, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday. The 29-year-old forward played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic double-winning campaign last season. “Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the contract with Czechia international Patrik Schick. The striker has signed a contract to 30 June… Continue reading

KL Structure Plan 2040 aims for 40% Malay, Bumiputera population

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (PSKL2040) will ensure the Malay and Bumiputera population remains at no less than 40 per cent in the city. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa confirmed this in Parliament today. Among the proposed strategies are affordable Malay housing, shops, and… Continue reading

Israel to allow merchant-led aid into Gaza amid famine crisis

GAZA: Israel has announced plans to permit a gradual and controlled entry of goods into Gaza through local merchants, aiming to reduce dependence on international aid agencies. The move comes as global monitors warn of famine spreading across the enclave, worsening conditions for hostages held by Hamas. Israel’s military agency COGAT confirmed the cabinet-approved mechanism,… Continue reading

MyMall platform hits RM24.3 million sales with 3,407 vendors

KUALA LUMPUR: The MyMall digital sales platform has achieved RM24.3 million in sales, with 3,407 registered vendors as of July 31, according to Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Ramanan noted a significant sales increase of RM15 million in the first seven months of 2025. “Micro, small, and medium… Continue reading

Japan hits record 41.8°C as heat threatens rice crops

TOKYO: Japan registered its highest temperature on record at 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2°F) on Tuesday, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors and warning of potential harm to rice crops. The eastern city of Isesaki in Gunma prefecture surpassed the previous record of 41.2°C set last week in Tamba, Hyogo prefecture, according to the meteorological… Continue reading

Mazda expects $1 billion profit loss from US tariffs

TOKYO: Mazda Motor announced on Tuesday that it expects a 145.2 billion yen ($987.02 million) impact on its operating profit this fiscal year due to U.S. import tariffs. The Japanese automaker is implementing measures to mitigate the financial strain, including altering shipping routes, ramping up production at its Alabama plant, and adjusting output volumes. Chief… Continue reading

China asserts final say in Dalai Lama reincarnation

BEIJING: The discovery of the next Dalai Lama will be carried out by the Chinese government, and not under the current Dalai Lama’s directions, a Chinese Communist Party committee official for Tibet said on Tuesday. China considers theDalai Lama a separatist and wants to bring Tibetan Buddhism but the Dalai Lama and his huge following… Continue reading

South Korea to aid firms facing higher US tariffs amid trade deal

SEOUL: South Korea will prepare measures to help companies cope with higher U.S. tariffs and expand into new markets, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, as it kicked off a task force to prepare the new administration’s economic policy plans. On the domestic front, the government will come up with measures to boost short-term demand,… Continue reading

Hong Kong issues black rainstorm warning as floods disrupt city

HONG KONG: Blackened skies unleashed torrential rains on Hong Kong and the high-tech cities surrounding south China’s Pearl River Delta on Tuesday, shutting hospitals, schools and law courts, and turning the Asian financial centre’s many staircases into waterfalls. Around 10,000 lightning flashes lit up Hong Kong’s skies between 6 a.m. (2200 GMT) and 6:59 a.m.,… Continue reading

Govt agencies urged to end silo work, embrace synergy

KUALA LUMPUR: All government agencies in Malaysia have been urged to move away from working in isolation or silo and adopt a more inclusive, collaborative system to strengthen the country’s social development efforts. Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the outdated ‘exclusive agency’ approach must be abandoned, as… Continue reading