August 2025 – Page 156 – Thesundailymys

CAB Cakaran buys Cargill’s Malaysian animal feed business for RM231 million

PETALING JAYA: CAB Cakaran Corporation Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary CAB Cakaran Sdn Bhd has signed a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% equity interest in Cargill Feed Sdn Bhd for RM231 million. Upon completion, the deal will enable the CAB group to own all of Cargill Feed’s four feed mills in Malaysia, transforming… Continue reading

KPDN to launch price and supply monitoring system under 13MP

PENAMPANG: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is set to develop a Price and Supply Repository System during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). This initiative aims to enhance the government’s ability to monitor price fluctuations and supply chain activities from producers to consumers. Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, Minister of KPDN, stated that… Continue reading

Polis Kedah rampas ganja RM300K, tangkap empat suspek

JITRA: Polis Kedah berjaya mematahkan cubaan penyeludupan dadah jenis ganja dengan merampas kira-kira 93.77 kilogram (kg) bahan terlarang bernilai RM290,600. Operasi itu turut membawa kepada penahanan empat lelaki dalam beberapa serbuan berasingan di sekitar Bukit Kayu Hitam dari 30 Julai hingga 2 Ogos. Ketua Polis Kedah, Komisioner Adzli Abu Shah, berkata serbuan pertama dilakukan di… Continue reading

Underprivileged students shine at Jasin Community College convocation

JASIN: Two graduates from Jasin Community College (KKJS) have proven that adversity is no barrier to excellence, securing top awards at the 2025 Melaka State Community College Convocation Ceremony. Gabriel Akob, 21, became the first student from the Seletar Orang Asli tribe to receive the Excellent Student Award (APC). Meanwhile, Muhammad Azrul Hazami Abu Hassan,… Continue reading

Pelaksanaan inisiatif pemaparan harga ubat diteruskan mulai 1 Ogos

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) serta Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) akan meneruskan pelaksanaan inisiatif pemaparan harga ubat di fasiliti kesihatan swasta dan farmasi komuniti secara berperingkat bermula 1 Ogos ini. Menurut kenyataan bersama kedua-dua kementerian, inisiatif yang dilaksanakan di bawah Perintah Kawalan Harga dan Antipencatutan (Penandaan Harga Bagi Ubat) 2025… Continue reading

Malaysia MADANI seminar unites 1,500 Sabah educators for patriotism drive

PENAMPANG: A total of 1,500 participants, including education officers, serving teachers, retired educators, and Parent-Teacher Association members from across Sabah, attended the Malaysia MADANI National Seminar today. Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) director-general Dr Roslan Husin said the seminar was organised to recognise the valuable contributions of educators and strengthen their understanding of government policies, particularly… Continue reading

French buyers to participate in flagship event at Mihas 2025 in September

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is set to welcome global halal industry leaders to the 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas 2025), which will take place from Sept 17 to 20 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) and organised… Continue reading

Puteri Umno remains backbone of party’s struggle, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has lauded Puteri UMNO as the unwavering backbone of the party’s struggle, celebrating its 24th anniversary. The UMNO president highlighted the wing’s dynamic role in representing young women’s voices and leading strategic efforts. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid commended Puteri UMNO for its… Continue reading

Dua rakyat Malaysia meninggal dunia di wilayah Yala, Thailand

YALA: Konsulat Malaysia di Songkhla mengesahkan dua rakyat Malaysia meninggal dunia dalam kejadian berasingan di wilayah Yala, Thailand, pada Sabtu. Kes pertama melibatkan seorang lelaki berusia 56 tahun dari Kedah yang meninggal dunia di Betong. Ketua Pegawai Penyiasat Polis Betong, Inspektor Pornchai Shunual, berkata mangsa memasuki Betong bersama isterinya pada 1 Ogos untuk menyertai program… Continue reading

Sarawak to upgrade traffic parks for better road safety education

SIBU: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport will upgrade traffic parks statewide to strengthen road safety education for students. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin announced that six existing parks in Sibu, Kuching, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Bintulu, and Miri will receive special allocations for improvements. The Rejang Park Traffic Garden in Sibu, built over… Continue reading

Light-sport aircraft crash in West Java kills one, injures another

JAKARTA: A light-sport aircraft crashed in Bogor, West Java province, on Sunday morning, killing one person and seriously injuring another, according to a spokesman for the Indonesian Air Force. The aircraft, operated by the Indonesian Aero Sport Federation, went down in Ciampea area at around 10.00 am local time, shortly after taking off from Atang… Continue reading

Insiden ubur-ubur: Penganjur renang terbuka tidak rujuk pihak berkuasa – Exco

IPOH: Penganjuran pertandingan renang terbuka di Pantai Teluk Senangin, Lumut dekat sini, yang menyaksikan sekurang-kurangnya 40 peserta cedera disengat ubur-ubur semalam sehingga terpaksa dirawat di hospital, tidak dirujuk kepada pihak berkuasa. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Sumber Manusia, Kesihatan, Hal Ehwal Masyarakat India dan Integrasi Nasional Negeri A. Sivanesan berkata pihak penganjur sekurang-kurangnya perlu merujuk kepada pihak Jabatan… Continue reading

Israel PM shocked by Gaza hostage videos as EU demands release

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was in “profound shock” after Hamas released videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza. The European Union also condemned the clips, demanding the immediate release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war. Hamas and its ally Islamic Jihad recently circulated three videos featuring Rom… Continue reading

Puteri UMNO pemangkin masa depan parti – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Presiden UMNO Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menzahirkan penghargaan kepada seluruh ahli Pergerakan Puteri UMNO sempena ulang tahun ke-24 penubuhan sayap itu yang terus teguh menjadi tulang belakang perjuangan parti sejak lebih dua dekad. Menerusi hantaran Facebook, Ahmad Zahid yang juga Timbalan Perdana Menteri berkata Puteri UMNO merupakan nadi dinamik yang mewakili… Continue reading

New Zealand woman arrested for child neglect after toddler found in suitcase

WELLINGTON: A 27-year-old New Zealand woman has been arrested after a two-year-old girl was found trapped inside a suitcase during a bus journey. Police were alerted when the bus driver noticed unusual movement in a bag during a scheduled stop in Kaiwaka, approximately 100 kilometres north of Auckland. Detective Inspector Simon Harrison confirmed the child… Continue reading

Drug price display initiative continues in Malaysia from Aug 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) are proceeding with the drug price display initiative at private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies. The phased implementation, which began on August 1, follows an initial educational enforcement period from May 1 to July 31. A joint… Continue reading

KPKM and TM partner to boost agrofood digital transformation

KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has partnered with TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd (TM) to accelerate digital transformation in Malaysia’s agro-food sector. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), aims to integrate smart technologies, research, and training to modernise the industry. The MoC was exchanged between KPKM secretary-general… Continue reading

Lionel Messi’s Leagues Cup injury confirmed as “hamstring discomfort”

LIONEL MESSI Lionel Messi exited Saturday night’s Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt “hamstring discomfort.” The 38-year-old Messi’s exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since… Continue reading

Felda communities to boost economy with RM100k village allocation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has unveiled plans to utilise the government’s RM100,000 allocation per village to enhance socio-economic development across settler communities. Key initiatives include tourism projects, SME support, and infrastructure upgrades tailored to local needs. In Selangor, Hassan Mukmin Amat, a second-generation settler, proposed developing recreational attractions like an ATV… Continue reading

Lelaki Indonesia ditahan di KLIA atas cap keselamatan palsu

PUTRAJAYA: Seorang lelaki warga Indonesia ditahan petang semalam selepas dikesan memiliki cap keselamatan mencurigakan semasa melalui pemeriksaan imigresen di balai berlepas Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Terminal 1. Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) memaklumkan siasatan awal mendapati lelaki itu memasuki Malaysia melalui pintu masuk Pasir Gudang, Johor pada 18 Julai 2022 dan… Continue reading

MADANI govt boosts farmers, breeders & fishermen welfare – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government remains committed to uplifting farmers, breeders, and fishermen through strategic support and empowerment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Highlighting their pivotal role in national food security, he stressed the need for federal-state synergy to advance modern agriculture and the blue economy. “I emphasised the need for strong synergy… Continue reading

Jellyfish incident at Teluk Senangin competition highlights safety oversight

IPOH: The recent open water swimming competition at Teluk Senangin in Lumut, where around 40 participants were stung by jellyfish, was organised without prior consultation with local authorities. Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan stated that the event organiser, a private company from outside Perak, failed to… Continue reading

Program wakil rakyat DUN Rembia fokus kebajikan asnaf dan golongan memerlukan

ALOR GAJAH: Program Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Rembia memberi tumpuan kepada kebajikan golongan sasar dengan tema “Santuni Rakyat.” Seramai 530 penerima bantuan termasuk asnaf, anak yatim, warga emas, dan golongan memerlukan dikenal pasti untuk menerima bantuan melalui pelbagai saluran. Penyelaras DUN Rembia, Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, berkata bantuan akan disalurkan… Continue reading

Putin backs high-speed rail projects for Russia’s growing economy

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasised the importance of high-speed railway projects, stating they will meet public demand and support Russia’s expanding economy. In a video address marking Railway Workers’ Day, Putin underscored their role in strengthening Russia’s position as a key Eurasian logistics hub. “I am confident that these projects matter for our… Continue reading

Operasi cari warga Turkiye hilang selepas kapal layar karam di Terengganu

KUANTAN: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM) terus menggerakkan operasi mencari dan menyelamat untuk menemui Eser Demirkol, warga Turkiye yang dilaporkan hilang selepas kapal layar dinaikinya karam di perairan Pulau Yu, Kuala Terengganu. Ketua Pengarah APMM, Laksamana Maritim Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah, berkata dua pasukan penyelam telah dihantar ke lokasi kejadian pagi ini. “Pencarian melibatkan penggunaan… Continue reading

Missing Turkish national search continues after yacht capsizes near Terengganu

KUANTAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has intensified its search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing Turkish national, Eser Demirkol, following the capsizing of a yacht near Pulau Yu waters off Kuala Terengganu. MMEA director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah confirmed that two diving teams were dispatched to the last known location of… Continue reading

Rembia WRUR programme aids 530 needy with welfare initiatives

ALOR GAJAH: The Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) programme in Rembia state constituency has adopted the theme ‘Santuni Rakyat’, prioritising welfare initiatives for vulnerable groups. Rembia constituency coordinator Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, who also chairs the state Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee, revealed that 530 individuals from the asnaf group, orphans, senior citizens,… Continue reading

Bayern’s Pavlovic suffers eye socket fracture

BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an eye socket fracture in training, the German club said. The 21-year-old Germany international had undergone successful surgery, the club said in a statement on Saturday without providing a timeline on his return. Bayern are already without playmaker Jamal Musiala, who sustained… Continue reading

Sabah polls: Anwar pledges no three-cornered fights among PH-BN-GRS

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has vowed to prevent three-cornered contests involving Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN), and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the upcoming Sabah state election. Anwar, who chairs PH and leads PKR, stated that ongoing discussions aim to finalize seat arrangements to avoid overlapping candidates. “We intend to… Continue reading

Dua Lipa awarded Kosovo citizenship: “Feeling grateful”

LONDON: Singer Dua Lipa expressed deep gratitude after being granted citizenship of Kosovo by President Vjosa Osmani. The 29-year-old, born in London to Kosovo-Albanian parents, spent part of her childhood in Pristina before returning to the UK at 15. In an Instagram post, Lipa shared her joy, writing, “Feeling so grateful to have been awarded… Continue reading

PRN Sabah: Tiada pertembungan tiga penjuru PH-BN-GRS – Anwar

KOTA KINABALU: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan komitmennya untuk mengelakkan pertembungan tiga penjuru antara Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) dan Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) pada Pilihan Raya Negeri Sabah ke-17 (PRN17). Anwar yang juga Pengerusi PH dan Presiden PKR berkata rundingan kini sedang berlangsung bagi mencapai persefahaman agar tidak berlaku pertindihan calon.… Continue reading

MITRA allocates RM652k to boost Johor Indian micro-entrepreneurs

JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) has disbursed RM652,000 to Indian micro-entrepreneurs in Johor as part of efforts to enhance economic development within the community. The funding, allocated to 128 approved applicants, includes business equipment for 38 recipients who attended the presentation ceremony. MITRA chairman P. Prabakaran stated that the initiative aligns… Continue reading

MITRA bantu 652k usahawan mikro India di Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: Seramai 128 usahawan mikro komuniti India di Johor menerima bantuan bernilai RM652,000 daripada Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia (MITRA). Inisiatif ini disampaikan melalui kerjasama dengan Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian India Negeri Johor (JICCI). Pengerusi MITRA, P. Prabakaran, berkata program ini selari dengan aspirasi Malaysia MADANI dan usaha kerajaan memperkasa sosioekonomi masyarakat India. “Ini… Continue reading

Kerajaan MADANI utamakan kebajikan peladang, penternak dan nelayan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan MADANI akan terus mengutamakan kebajikan warga tani, peladang, penternak dan nelayan dengan membela, membimbing dan memperkasakan golongan itu, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata golongan berkenaan merupakan tunjang sekuriti makanan negara dan memainkan peranan penting dalam menjamin kelangsungan hidup rakyat serta makanan negara. “Saya menegaskan keperluan sinergi yang kukuh… Continue reading

Rural development in 13MP proves gov’t commitment – Ahmad Zahid

LAHAD DATU: The government’s commitment to rural development under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) demonstrates its dedication to ensuring no region is left behind, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Speaking at the ‘Sentuhan Kasih Desa MADANI @ Lahad Datu’ programme in Kampung Sapagaya, Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of… Continue reading

Felda rujuk JPM salur RM100,000 setiap kampung – Ahmad Shabery

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan (FELDA) akan merujuk kepada Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM) bagi menyelaras kaedah terbaik penyaluran peruntukan RM100,000 kepada setiap kampung di tanah rancangan itu, seperti diumumkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim semalam. Pengerusinya Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek berkata langkah itu bertujuan memastikan peruntukan berkenaan diagihkan dengan tatakelola yang baik… Continue reading

SJKC Chung Hua apologises for upside-down Jalur Gemilang incident

PORT DICKSON: SJKC Chung Hua has publicly apologised after the Jalur Gemilang was mistakenly displayed upside down at the school premises last Friday. The incident, which occurred on August 1, was attributed to an oversight by a staff member during flag installation. In a joint statement by the school board, Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG), and administration,… Continue reading

Kerajaan peruntuk RM1.4 bilion untuk tanam semula sawit pekebun kecil

JOHOR BAHRU: Kerajaan dijangka membelanjakan sebanyak RM1.4 bilion secara berfasa dalam tempoh lima tahun bagi memperkasakan program penanaman semula sawit melibatkan pekebun kecil di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (2026-2030) (RMK13). Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata peruntukan itu merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif dalam memastikan kelestarian industri sawit negara, khususnya dalam usaha… Continue reading

Arif-Roy King win first Super 300 Title at Macau Open 2025

MALAYSIAN men’s doubles pair Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King secured their breakthrough Super 300 championship at the Macau Open, overcoming Indonesia’s formidable duo Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in straight sets on Sunday. The world number 24 Malaysian partnership triumphed 22-20, 21-18 in a compelling 79-minute final at the East Asian Games Dome, marking a… Continue reading

Fahmi seeks to complete late Ross Ariffin’s final song for National Day

KAJANG: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed sadness that his wish for a song by late composer Roslan Ariffin Jamil for National Day was unfulfilled but pledged to complete the piece. Fahmi recalled discussing the project with Ross Ariffin last year during a visit to RTM’s studio, where the composer showed enthusiasm despite health struggles.… Continue reading

Persiapan Melaka sebagai tuan rumah WTD 2025 hampir 90 peratus

ALOR GAJAH: Persiapan Melaka sebagai tuan rumah sambutan Hari Pelancongan Sedunia (WTD) 2025 telah mencapai hampir 90 peratus menjelang acara yang dijadualkan pada 27 hingga 29 September ini. Exco Pelancongan, Warisan, Seni dan Budaya negeri Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman berkata kesiapsiagaan meliputi aspek pengisian program, pemilihan lokasi kemuncak sambutan serta jemputan delegasi antarabangsa khususnya… Continue reading

Tsunami alert and volcano eruption hit Russia’s Kamchatka

KAMCHATKA PENINSULA: Tsunami waves were possible in three areas of Russia’s Far East following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands, the Ministry for Emergency Services warned on Sunday. “The expected wave heights are low, but you must still move away from the shore,“ the ministry said on Telegram. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System… Continue reading

Jalur gemilang terbalik, SJKC Chung Hua Port Dickson mohon maaf atas kecuaian

SEREMBAN: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua Port Dickson memohon maaf secara terbuka susulan insiden pemasangan Jalur Gemilang secara terbalik di premis sekolah berkenaan, Jumaat lalu. Dalam kenyataan bersama Lembaga Pengelola, Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG) serta pentadbiran sekolah, pihaknya meluahkan rasa kesal terhadap insiden itu yang disifatkan sebagai kecuaian tidak disengajakan. Menurut… Continue reading

Iran army chief warns of ongoing Israeli threats amid tensions

DUBAI: Iran’s military commander-in-chief Amir Hatami has warned that threats from Israel remain active, as reported by state media. The remarks follow heightened tensions between the two nations, including strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June and subsequent retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran. Hatami emphasized vigilance, stating that even a minimal threat should… Continue reading

Felda to consult JPM on RM100k village allocation for land schemes

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will engage with the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) to finalise the distribution method for the RM100,000 allocation per village in its land schemes. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday. Felda chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek stated that the consultation aims… Continue reading

Serangan ke atas ibu pejabat Bulan Sabit Merah di Gaza ragut nyawa petugas

ANKARA: Serangan udara Israel menyasarkan ibu pejabat Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Palestin di Khan Younis, Gaza awal pagi Ahad, mengorbankan seorang petugas dan mencederakan tiga yang lain, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA) memetik kenyataan pertubuhan itu. Serangan mengenai tingkat pertama bangunan, menyebabkan kebakaran dan kerosakan besar, menurut kenyataan itu. Serangan berlaku selepas utusan khas Amerika Syarikat,… Continue reading

Govt allocates RM1.4B for oil palm replanting under 13MP

JOHOR BAHRU: The government will allocate RM1.4 billion over five years to support oil palm replanting for smallholders under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), announced Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The funding aims to replace ageing and less productive trees, ensuring the sustainability of Malaysia’s palm oil industry. Johari… Continue reading

Kes kematian Zara Qairina dapat perhatian Anwar

KOTA KINABALU:Kes kematian pelajar Zara Qairina Mahathir mendapat perhatian Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, yang menegaskan siasatan perlu dilakukan secara telus dan mendalam. Perdana Menteri berkata beliau telah berbincang dengan Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail dan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, bagi memastikan siasatan dilakukan dengan segera dan… Continue reading

Israeli strike on Red Crescent HQ in Gaza kills staff member

GAZA: An Israeli airstrike targeted the headquarters of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Khan Younis early Sunday, killing a staff member and injuring three others, according to a statement by the organisation. The attack struck the first floor of the building, igniting a fire and causing extensive damage. The strike occurred shortly after US… Continue reading

NSCMA plans RM130mil hospital expansion with 100 more beds

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Chinese Maternity Association (NSCMA) has unveiled ambitious expansion plans for CMH Specialist Hospital, citing evolving patient demands and the need for healthcare innovation. NSCMA president Datuk Seri Lee Tian Hock announced that the Hospital Management Committee has approved a two-phase development strategy worth RM130 million during the association’s extraordinary general meeting… Continue reading