August 2025 – Page 164 – Thesundailymys

France says it cannot save contraceptives US plans to destroy

PARIS: France said Friday it could not seize $9.7 million worth of women’s contraception products that the United States plans to destroy, after media reports suggested the stockpile would be incinerated in the country. The contraceptives were purchased by the US foreign aid agency USAID under former president Joe Biden to be provided to women… Continue reading

Gunung Semanggol bush fires extinguished after 23 hectares razed

GUNUNG SEMANGGOL: Firefighters successfully brought under control a bush fire that destroyed 23.47 hectares in Kg Tersusun Tebuk Panchor, Gunung Semanggol, Bagan Serai. The blaze, which started on Thursday, was contained after a two-day operation involving ground and aerial firefighting efforts. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad confirmed… Continue reading

US promises Gaza food plan after envoy visit

GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: President Donald Trump’s special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre on Friday, as the United Nations said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid over the past two months. The visit by US envoy Steve Witkoff came… Continue reading

US promises Gaza food plan after envoy visit

KL Scouts key to strengthening social ecosystem says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement (KLScouts) has significant potential as a strategic partner in reinforcing the city’s social ecosystem, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She emphasised that the extensive network and experience of the Scouts Association of Malaysia (PPM) can… Continue reading

Man rescues kitten from under car during highway traffic jam

BEING stuck in a traffic jam is often frustrating—but sometimes, even in the chaos, a beautiful moment can unfold. A video shared on Threads captured one such moment on a congested highway, where a man was seen crouching down and searching for something beneath the car in front of him. Curious, a passenger of the… Continue reading

‘Trade deal unlikely to ease cost of living’

PETALING JAYA: The reduction in US tariffs on Malaysian exports is a win for trade, but it would not ease the cost of living for consumers anytime soon, said the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca). Its president Dr Saravanan Thambirajah pointed out that domestic policies, not foreign tariffs, are what shape household expenses. He… Continue reading

Bog Apple: NYC discovers stand-alone toilet pods

NEW YORK: Faced with closed restrooms, vandalized facilities and lavatory deserts, New Yorkers and visitors to the city alike confront a host of hurdles to relieve themselves when out and about. In its latest efforts to combat this problem, the Big Apple has turned to a Portland-based company that designs modular public conveniences it claims… Continue reading

Olympic legends Phelps, Lochte critique US swimming team’s world championship showing

OLYMPIC swimming champions Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have publicly criticised the US team’s performance at the World Championships in Singapore through provocative social media posts. The decorated athletes shared imagery depicting a funeral for American swimming dominance, sparking debate about the team’s current standards. Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medallist, posted an Instagram image showing… Continue reading

Trump administration blocks CDC health program funding, WSJ reports

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is blocking funding for multiple public-health programs managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to a Wall Street Journal report citing unnamed sources. The affected initiatives include youth violence prevention, research on reducing gun-related injuries and deaths, and programs addressing diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and tobacco use.… Continue reading

Prosecutors seek trial for PSG’s Achraf Hakimi over rape allegations

FRENCH prosecutors have requested that Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi stand trial over allegations of rape dating back to 2023. The Moroccan international denies the charges. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office confirmed to AFP that they had formally asked the investigating judge to refer the case to a criminal court. “It is now up to the… Continue reading

Moldovan magnate Plahotniuc seeks return to clear fraud allegations

CHISINAU: Moldovan business magnate Vladimir Plahotniuc has declared his intention to return to Moldova to clear his name in a high-profile fraud case. In his first major statement since being detained in Greece, Plahotniuc dismissed the allegations against him as politically motivated. Plahotniuc, a former lawmaker and one of Moldova’s wealthiest individuals, is a key… Continue reading

Feyenoord’s Paixao joins Marseille in record €35m deal

FEYENOORD’S Brazilian forward Igor Paixao has completed a transfer to French Ligue 1 side Marseille, the club confirmed on Friday. Reports indicate the 25-year-old signed a five-year deal worth €35 million ($40 million), potentially making him Marseille’s most expensive signing. Paixao joined Feyenoord in 2022 and played a key role in their Eredivisie title triumph… Continue reading

Emphasis on TVET in 13MP a game-changer

PETALING JAYA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) underscores the government’s renewed push to elevate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a national game-changer, but while policy ambitions run high, fresh graduates are watching with cautious optimism. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Massila Kamalrudin said the TVET focus reflects a serious… Continue reading

Fed Governor Kugler resigns early, Trump gains appointment power

WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced her resignation, effective August 8, cutting short her term originally set to end in January 2026. The move could reshape the Fed’s leadership succession as tensions between the central bank and President Donald Trump escalate. Kugler, who joined the Fed in September 2023, will return to Georgetown University… Continue reading

Kenya football ticket shortage sparks government protest fears

AS Kenya gears up to co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) this weekend, football fans are struggling to secure tickets for the opening match against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many suspect the government is deliberately filling the stadium with supporters to prevent anti-government chants. Kenya has faced months of deadly protests over economic hardship… Continue reading

Colombia ex-president Uribe gets 12-year house arrest, plans appeal

BOGOTA: Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest on Friday for abuse of process and bribing a public official. The ruling stems from a long-running case involving alleged ties to right-wing paramilitary groups. Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia delivered the verdict, which also includes a $578,000 fine and an eight-year… Continue reading

Norris dominates Hungary GP practice with double fastest laps

LANDO NORRIS delivered a commanding performance during Friday’s practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix, securing the fastest lap times ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The Briton clocked 1:15.624 in the second session, finishing 0.291 seconds clear of Piastri in a tense intra-team battle. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc settled for third, nearly four-tenths adrift, followed… Continue reading

James Milner honours Diogo Jota with Brighton jersey number switch

JAMES MILNER will switch to the number 20 shirt at Brighton & Hove Albion this season in honour of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car accident in Spain last month. Jota and his brother Andre Silva lost their lives in early July when their Lamborghini left the road and… Continue reading

Tesla ordered to pay $243m in fatal Autopilot crash case

MIAMI: A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages over a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system. The verdict marks a rare legal setback for the electric vehicle maker, which faces growing scrutiny over its self-driving technology. Jurors awarded $129 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages… Continue reading

‘Reform needed to support education facilities for autistic children’

PETALING JAYA: Building dedicated schools for autistic children is a positive step but real inclusion requires transforming the education system as a whole, not just adding new infrastructure, said child rights advocate Srividhya Ganapathy. She said the government plan to establish autism-specific education facilities in every state marks growing recognition of diverse learning needs. She… Continue reading

Red Bull reprimanded after Verstappen throws towel on track

FORMULA ONE stewards issued a reprimand to Red Bull on Friday following an unusual incident involving Max Verstappen discarding a face towel from his car during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion was called to explain the incident after the second session at the Hungaroring, with stewards reviewing video evidence. “Shortly… Continue reading

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian ‘provocative statements’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced the repositioning of two nuclear submarines in response to remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, heightening tensions between the nuclear-armed nations. Trump described Medvedev’s statements as “foolish and inflammatory,“ prompting the strategic military move. “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev… Continue reading

Trump fires US labor official over data

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: President Donald Trump dismissed a senior Labor Department official on Friday, accusing her of manipulating jobs data without evidence. The move intensified worries about the reliability of federal economic reports. In a separate development, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler unexpectedly announced her resignation, offering Trump an earlier-than-expected opportunity to reshape the central bank’s… Continue reading

Reduced levy to take effect on Aug 8: Minister

PETALING JAYA: The reduced tariffs on Malaysian exports will take effect on Aug 8 following the conclusion of negotiations between both countries, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. He said both governments are expected to issue a joint statement this weekend to formalise the agreement, which he described… Continue reading

Defining moment for Malaysia’s AI, data centre ambitions

PETALING JAYA: As US-led semiconductor chip restrictions tighten and regional energy costs rise, Malaysia faces a defining moment in its artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre ambitions. Industry leaders say these global disruptions could either stall the nation’s progress or become the very trigger that accelerates its push for AI self-reliance and digital sovereignty. National… Continue reading

Zelenskyy cadang rundingan tertinggi dengan Rusia

MOSCOW: Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy menggesa agar diadakan pertemuan peringkat tertinggi dengan kepimpinan Rusia bagi menyelesaikan konflik yang berlarutan, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Menerusi kenyataan di Telegram, Zelenskyy menegaskan: “Kami faham siapa yang membuat keputusan di Rusia dan siapa yang mesti menamatkan perang ini. Seluruh dunia juga memahaminya.” “Ukraine mencadangkan agar perbincangan bergerak daripada kenyataan… Continue reading

Caj minimum air domestik Selangor kekal RM6.50

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan Selangor memutuskan bahawa caj air bagi pengguna domestik yang menggunakan sehingga 20 meter padu sebulan kekal pada kadar sedia ada, iaitu 65 sen bagi setiap meter padu. Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata, ini bermaksud tiada peningkatan kerana kadar itu telah diselaraskan pada Februari 2024, sekali gus caj minimum RM6.50 turut… Continue reading

EAIC sokong fokus RMK13 tangani integriti dan ketirisan

PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Integriti Agensi Penguatkuasaan (EAIC) menyambut baik penekanan serius kerajaan terhadap isu integriti, salah guna kuasa dan ketirisan dalam pembentangan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13), selaras dengan peranan EAIC sebagai badan pemantau agensi penguatkuasaan. Pengerusinya Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar berkata komitmen kerajaan untuk memperkukuh tatakelola dan memastikan tindakan yang diambil bersifat telus serta berteraskan… Continue reading

KKM periksa 281,000 premis dalam Ops Selamat Papa

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) telah menjalankan pemeriksaan ke atas 281,381 premis di seluruh negara dalam Operasi Selamat Paru-Paru (Ops Selamat PaPa) sejak 1 Oktober 2024. Operasi ini bertujuan mengawal penjualan dan penggunaan produk merokok, termasuk rokok elektronik dan vape. Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, berkata sebanyak 459 kertas siasatan telah dibuka melibatkan… Continue reading

SPRM perkukuh siasatan forensik, fokus pemulihan aset selaras RMK13

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan terus memperhebat usaha memerangi rasuah, ketirisan, dan salah guna kuasa. Ini dilakukan melalui peningkatan kapasiti operasi, siasatan forensik, pemulihan aset, serta langkah pencegahan. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki menyatakan bahawa langkah ini selaras dengan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) yang dibentangkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar… Continue reading

KWSP sedia sokong kajian lanjut perkukuh pilihan pendapatan persaraan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) menyatakan kesediaannya untuk menyokong kajian lanjut bagi memperkukuh pilihan pendapatan persaraan. Ini berikutan pertimbangan kerajaan di bawah Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) untuk memperkenalkan skim bayaran pencen secara bulanan kepada ahli KWSP. KWSP dalam kenyataan rasmi memaklumkan bahawa cadangan tersebut sedang diteliti dengan teliti. “Sebarang keputusan hanya akan dibuat… Continue reading

Kelantan TRW to resolve Ghaddar issue professionally

KELANTAN The Real Warriors Football Club (Kelantan TRW) will handle the issues raised by former import player Mohamad Ghaddar in accordance with existing regulations. Club president Tan Sri Annuar Musa stated that the management has been advised against responding to the matter on social media to prevent misunderstandings and reputational damage. “I had advised the… Continue reading

Firefighters save 1,300 homes in Tawau village blaze

TAWAU: A rapid response by firefighters prevented a major disaster in Kampung Kurnia Jaya today, saving 1,300 houses from destruction despite 26 homes being lost in the fire. The blaze broke out in the morning, prompting an immediate emergency deployment. Tawau Fire and Rescue Station operations officer Madzlan Sharman confirmed that the alarm was raised… Continue reading

RMK-13 perkasa ekonomi Melaka sebagai hab pelancongan dan halal

MELAKA: Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13) yang bertemakan ‘Melakar Semula Pembangunan Demi Mengangkat Martabat Rakyat’ dianggap sebagai pelan pembangunan lima tahun yang menyeluruh. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh menyatakan bahawa RMK-13 akan memperkukuh ekonomi negara ke arah pendapatan tinggi melalui pengukuhan fiskal dan reformasi struktur ekonomi. “RMK-13 juga dilihat menjadi pemangkin utama Melaka memperkukuh… Continue reading

Egg prices stable after subsidy removal in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Checks reveal no major price increases for eggs following the restructuring of subsidies. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s Price Catcher app indicates stable prices for Grade A, B, and C eggs, ranging from RM10.40 to RM12.60 in supermarkets. Rafiah Rahmat, a consumer in Johor, expressed hope that the subsidy… Continue reading

Tiada kompromi standard halal import AS – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Produk halal yang diimport dari Amerika Syarikat (AS) masih perlu mematuhi piawaian yang ditetapkan oleh Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim), menurut Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Beliau menegaskan bahawa Malaysia tidak akan berkompromi dalam soal standard halal walaupun terdapat kemudahan dalam proses import. “Perkara yang telah… Continue reading

Melaka boosts tourism and halal hub status under 13MP

MELAKA: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is set to elevate Melaka as a top tourist destination and regional halal hub while improving climate resilience and infrastructure. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh emphasized the plan’s role in driving high-impact projects and federal-state collaboration. He welcomed the federal government’s focus on the Special Tourism Investment… Continue reading

Malaysia beli 30 pesawat Boeing tambahan bernilai US$9.5 bilion

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia komited untuk membeli 30 pesawat tambahan Boeing dalam fasa kedua bernilai US$9.5 bilion, kata Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Beliau berkata pembelian ini adalah sebahagian daripada rundingan timbal balas antara Malaysia dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) bagi mengurangkan defisit perdagangan. “Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) komited membeli 30… Continue reading

Pendirian Malaysia kekal teguh sokong Palestin – Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Pendirian Malaysia mengenai Palestin kekal teguh dan tidak berubah, dengan menegaskan hak negara itu untuk wujud sebagai sebuah negara merdeka dan berdaulat. Jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, menekankan hal itu selepas taklimat Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan dalam mesyuarat kabinet hari ini. Fahmi menjelaskan bahawa Malaysia memerlukan masa untuk meneliti deklarasi bersama… Continue reading

Kematian pegawai kadet PALAPES UTM: Polis sahkan tiada jenayah

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis mengesahkan tiada unsur jenayah dalam kematian seorang pegawai kadet Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan (PALAPES) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) di Pusat Latihan Darat (PULADA), Ulu Tiram. Ketua Polis Daerah Kota Tinggi Supt Yusof Othman berkata bedah siasat mendapati tiada kecederaan berunsur jenayah pada mangsa berusia 22 tahun itu. Punca kematian masih menunggu keputusan… Continue reading

Penurunan tarif AS bantu tingkat perdagangan Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurangan tarif timbal balik Amerika Syarikat (AS) dijangka memberi impak positif kepada daya saing produk Malaysia di pasaran global. Langkah ini juga dilihat sebagai pengukuh hubungan perdagangan dua hala antara kedua-dua negara. Presiden Persekutuan Pekilang-Pekilang Malaysia (FMM), Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai, menyatakan bahawa keputusan ini amat strategik dalam persekitaran perdagangan semasa. “Meskipun… Continue reading

Pupuk minat STEM dan AI untuk ekonomi bernilai tinggi di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pendidikan berteraskan sains, teknologi, kejuruteraan dan matematik (STEM) dan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dengan menumpukan kepada pembelajaran berasaskan aplikasi merupakan komponen penting dalam usaha membina ekonomi bernilai tambah tinggi. Ahli-ahli ekonomi berkata strategi yang menfokuskan kepada kedua-dua bidang itu adalah sangat penting memandangkan minat terhadap STEM yang semakin merosot manakala Malaysia masih ketinggalan… Continue reading

Slovenia negara Eropah pertama hentikan perdagangan senjata dengan Israel

BRUSSELS: Slovenia menjadi negara pertama di Eropah yang menghentikan perdagangan senjata dengan Israel, termasuk import, eksport dan transit peralatan ketenteraan. Keputusan itu diluluskan dalam mesyuarat kabinet kerajaan Slovenia pada Khamis, menurut kenyataan rasmi Pejabat Perdana Menteri Slovenia. “Semua senjata dan peralatan ketenteraan yang dihantar dari Slovenia ke Israel, diimport dari Israel, atau melalui wilayah Slovenia… Continue reading

Proses penyerahan tentera Kemboja ditahan Thailand hampir selesai

KUALA LUMPUR: Proses penyerahan 20 anggota tentera Kemboja yang ditahan tentera Thailand susulan konflik bersenjata di sempadan kedua-dua negara dijangka selesai dalam masa terdekat. Panglima Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (PAT) Jen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, yang mengetuai pasukan pemantau gencatan senjata, berkata penyerahan itu adalah sebahagian daripada komitmen Malaysia untuk memastikan gencatan senjata berjalan lancar.… Continue reading

Penjelasan Tengku Zafrul di Dewan Rakyat isu tarif AS

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz akan memberikan penjelasan rasmi di Dewan Rakyat pada Isnin depan mengenai keputusan Amerika Syarikat (AS) untuk mengurangkan kadar tarif timbal balik ke atas Malaysia daripada 25 peratus kepada 19 peratus. Perkara ini diumumkan oleh Menteri Komunikasi dan jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil,… Continue reading

Bekas pengarah didenda RM15,000 gagal bayar cukai perkhidmatan

MELAKA: Seorang bekas pengarah bersama syarikatnya didenda RM15,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh atas kegagalan melunaskan bayaran cukai perkhidmatan dan penalti berjumlah RM139,755.25 bagi tempoh 2021 hingga 2023. Hakim Haderiah Siri menjatuhkan hukuman itu selepas Ng Wen Hua, 31, dan syarikat Go Lounge Sdn Bhd mengaku bersalah atas lima pertuduhan. Mahkamah turut mengarahkan hukuman penjara… Continue reading

Mayat lelaki di tepi landasan kereta api disahkan dijerut tali – polis

KUALA LUMPUR: Bedah siasat ke atas mayat lelaki yang ditemui berhampiran landasan kereta api di Sungai Serian, Kalumpang, Hulu Selangor mengesahkan mangsa maut akibat dijerut menggunakan tali. Ketua Polis Daerah Hulu Selangor Supt Ibrahim Husin berkata identiti mangsa masih belum dikenal pasti dan kes disiasat di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan. “Terdapat kesan jerutan pada… Continue reading

Swiss President disappointed by unexpected US tariffs

RUETLI (Switzerland): The Swiss government is disappointed by the U.S. tariffs imposed on Switzerland, President Karin Keller-Sutter told Reuters on Friday, with the 39% figure much higher than expected. “The Federal Council is disappointed,“ Keller-Sutter told Reuters on the sidelines of a Swiss national day event in Ruetli. “It is a pity that there is… Continue reading

EU court rules Volkswagen liable for use of defeat devices

BRUSSELS: The European Court of Justice on Friday ruled that carmakers like Volkswagen remain liable for using unlawful defeat devices, such as temperature-sensitive emissions software, even if the vehicles met EU standards, which doesn’t guarantee the technology’s legality. The case at the European Union’s top court arose from two German lawsuits involving Volkswagen diesel vehicles… Continue reading