August 2025 – Page 17 – Thesundailymys

Lima individu didakwa seludup 19 warga Myanmar di Hulu Langat

KLANG: Lima warga tempatan telah didakwa di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan menyeludup 19 warga Myanmar di sebuah pangsapuri di Hulu Langat awal bulan ini. Muhammad Azalmie Ahmad Razali, 25, Muhammad Irwan Syapawi Che Hamid, 34, Mazlan Derahman, 39, Hazif Yusof, 46, dan Mohamad Yusof Zulkipli, 29, mengangguk faham selepas pertuduhan dibacakan… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat lulus RUU Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 untuk tadbir urus telus

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat meluluskan Rang Undang-undang Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 untuk memperuntukkan kewajipan, tanggungjawab, tadbir urus dan ketelusan dalam perolehan kerajaan. RUU itu diluluskan menerusi undi belah bahagian yang menyaksikan 125 Ahli Parlimen bersetuju, 63 tidak bersetuju, seorang tidak mengundi dan 32 tidak hadir. Ahli-ahli Parlimen pembangkang tidak berpuas hati dengan keputusan yang diumumkan Yang… Continue reading

Selangor hosts Gender Outlook Forum 2025 to advance gender equality

SUBANG: Selangor has strengthened its leadership in women’s empowerment by hosting the Gender Outlook Forum 2025 as a catalyst for strategic collaboration. State Women Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said the forum aims to mainstream gender equality in decision-making across all policy sectors. “In addition, the forum seeks to reinforce government efforts… Continue reading

Program nyamuk Wolbachia berkesan kurangkan kes denggi hingga 100%

KUALA LUMPUR: Program Pelepasan Nyamuk Aedes BerWolbachia (WMO) Kementerian Kesihatan menunjukkan hasil memberangsangkan dalam membendung penularan kes denggi di negara ini. Data awal menunjukkan penurunan kes hingga 100 peratus di beberapa lokaliti terlibat selepas enam tahun pelaksanaan program. Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni berkata sebanyak 20 daripada 45 lokaliti pelepasan menunjukkan pengurangan kes… Continue reading

MTBC sasarkan dua emas tenpin boling di Sukan SEA 2025 Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: Kongres Tenpin Boling Malaysia (MTBC) menyasarkan dua pingat emas daripada keseluruhan enam acara disertai skuad negara di Sukan SEA 2025 di Thailand, Disember ini. Setiausaha Agung MTBC Maradona Chok berkata sasaran tersebut selepas nama-nama besar seperti Muhammad Rafiq Ismail, Natasha Mohamed Roslan dan Sin Li Jane disahkan mengetuai cabaran negara di samping pemain… Continue reading

FGV officially delisted from Bursa Malaysia effective today

KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings has officially been delisted from the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities effective 9 am today. The Federal Land Development Authority confirmed this development following the suspension of FGV shares from trading on August 25. FELDA currently holds 95.29% of FGV’s total shares together with persons acting in concert. Dissenting shareholders… Continue reading

Tiada kerosakan fasiliti Petronas dilaporkan selepas gempa Segamat

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Kerajaan Negeri Johor belum menerima sebarang laporan daripada Petronas Gas Berhad berhubung dengan sebarang kerosakan melibatkan fasiliti syarikat itu setakat ini susulan kejadian gempa bumi lemah yang melanda Segamat. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kerja Raya, Pengangkutan, Infrastruktur dan Komunikasi negeri Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh berkata pihaknya kini menunggu laporan penuh daripada Petronas dan agensi berkaitan… Continue reading

KLIA2 power outage unacceptable, minister demands immediate report

SEPANG: Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has declared today’s power blackout at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 completely unacceptable due to its impact on the country’s image. The incident occurred while Loke was at KLIA2 for the launch of “Tap, Travel and Discover” by gateway@klia2. He stated that in the public transport sector,… Continue reading

Parliament approves historic Gig Workers Protection Bill

PETALING JAYA: The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Gig Workers Bill 2025, marking a major milestone in efforts to regulate the fast-growing gig economy in Malaysia. The Bill, tabled by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim (pic), provides a long-awaited legislative framework to define the status of gig workers. It also sets minimum compensation standards, regulates… Continue reading

MyGenom project recruits 4,000 participants with 1,200 genomes sequenced

SUNGAI SIPUT: The MyGenom project has successfully recruited nearly 4,000 participants nationwide with 1,200 genomes already sequenced using high-performance local facilities as of August this year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that more than 1,000 participants were successfully recruited from Bumiputera communities including Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau, Murut, Iban, Bidayuh and Melanau. “For the… Continue reading

Manuele Tarozzi to lead Bardiani’s green jersey bid at LTdL 2025

ITALIAN cyclist Manuele Tarozzi will once again lead VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane’s campaign at the Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 from September 28 to October 5. The 27-year-old all-rounder made a strong impression during last year’s edition by winning Stage Six despite not being a specialist sprinter. Stage Five from Temerloh to Fraser’s Hill particularly suits… Continue reading

Zahid mohon KPT pertimbang kuota tambahan kursus perubatan UniKL RCMP

IPOH: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi meminta Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) mempertimbangkan kuota tambahan pengambilan pelajar bagi Kursus Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan (MBBS) di UniKL Royal College Of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP). Ahmad Zahid yang juga Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah berkata langkah itu bagi menyokong hasrat… Continue reading

Urban Renewal Bill delayed, deferred to October parliamentary sitting

PETALING JAYA: The Dewan Rakyat will not be passing the Urban Renewal Bill today, with its tabling postponed to the next parliamentary session. A ministry source confirmed that the Bill will go through its second reading today, with the debate and voting to be carried over to the next sitting, which is scheduled to begin… Continue reading

Rawang rep backs Urban Renewal Act to help B40 housing issues

PETALING JAYA: Rawang assemblyman Chua Wei Kiat today voiced support for the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), saying it is crucial to address the struggles of urban poor communities living in deteriorating housing. In a Facebook post, today. Chua said his upbringing in a low-cost housing area in Kuala Lumpur gave him direct experience of… Continue reading

Aceh-Penang ferry to start with passenger and cargo service only

GEORGE TOWN: Indonesia and Penang have agreed that the new ferry route from Aceh to Penang will initially operate with passenger and cargo services only. Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin confirmed that roll-on roll-off vehicle service would not be included in the initial phase. He explained that foreign-registered vehicles required further approval… Continue reading

Man breaks into woman’s home and draws her blood for ‘stress relief’

A man in Jiangsu, China, has been sentenced to two years in jail for breaking into a woman’s home, sedating her and drawing her blood, claiming he did it to relieve stress. According to South China Morning Post, the man named Li, entered the home of a woman called Yu while her husband was out… Continue reading

PM urges religious leaders to unite in defending justice and humanity

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged religious leaders from all faiths to strengthen their roles in defending justice, compassion, and universal values. He made this call during his opening address at the 2nd International Summit of Religious Leaders, highlighting concerns about rising global distrust and moral decline. “All religious leaders must… Continue reading

PSD committed to protecting welfare of over 900,000 pensioners

KUCHING: The Public Service Department remains dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of more than 900,000 government pensioners through various initiatives under the MyPesara Visit Programme. PSD Pension Division director Datuk Mohd Shahrim Hussin stated that the programme aims to reach out to pensioners and identify their needs so that assistance could be provided in a… Continue reading

Selangor industries urged to adopt water-saving tech before tariff hike

SHAH ALAM: Industries and companies in Selangor are being urged to adopt water-efficient technologies, including the use of recycled water, ahead of the state’s new water tariff adjustment effective Sept 1. State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the move is crucial, particularly for high-water-consuming industries, to mitigate the cost impacts… Continue reading

Malaysia calls for urgent grid modernisation and regional cooperation at APEC

BUSAN: Malaysia has declared its readiness to collaborate with Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation economies to develop resilient power systems supporting the transition to low-carbon growth. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof emphasised grid security and reliability as critical challenges during rapid electrification and renewable energy expansion. “Our transmission and distribution systems must be expanded… Continue reading

UMNO veterans support Urban Renewal Bill, caution against politicisation

KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO Veterans Club has expressed confidence in the government’s intentions behind the tabling of the Urban Renewal Bill (PSB) 2025, describing it as an effort to improve the quality of life and well-being of the people. Its chairman, Datuk Othman Desa said the group had no objections to the bill, stressing that it… Continue reading

IJM rides on record-high RM12.9 billion order book, pushes data centre and UK expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corporation Bhd is positioning itself for its next growth phase, riding on a record-high order book of RM12.9 billion and a strong revenue rebound in the first quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26). The group, which posted revenue of RM1.73 billion for the quarter, a 23.4% year-on-year increase, said it is steering… Continue reading

Twice returns to Kuala Lumpur for concert

GLOBAL K-pop sensation Twice is set to make its return to Kuala Lumpur as part of its new world tour . Known for its infectious energy, chart-topping hits, the nine-member girl group – consisting of members Nayeon, Jeongyen, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu – will be performing on Oct 25 at the… Continue reading

JS Solar launches ACE Market IPO to drive expansion in solar PV, energy storage

KUALA LUMPUR: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system company, JS Solar Holding Bhd, launched its prospectus in conjunction with its initial public offering (IPO) exercise on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. Managing director Johnson Chai Jeun Sian said the launch of the prospectus marks a key milestone for JS Solar as the group move into the… Continue reading

Key witness says he acted for Lim Guan Eng in Penang tunnel case

KUALA LUMPUR: The key witness in the Penang undersea tunnel corruption case involving Lim Guan Eng testified that he acted on behalf of the former chief minister to handle company formation and bank account matters. Businessman Datuk Seri G Gnanaraja made this statement during examination by Lim’s counsel Ramkarpal Singh in the Sessions Court trial… Continue reading

Police cripple syndicate, seize MDMA vape liquids worth RM1.48 million

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have dismantled a syndicate distributing Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in electronic cigarette liquid valued at 1.48 million ringgit through seven coordinated raids across the Klang Valley. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the arrest of nine individuals aged between 24 and 34 years, including one Thai national, during operations conducted on 22… Continue reading

Kim Jong Un to attend China’s military parade with Putin and Pezeshkian

BEIJING: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a major military parade in China next week commemorating eighty years since the end of World War II. Both nations confirmed his participation on Thursday alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The event will showcase China’s latest military equipment and feature President… Continue reading

Kuala Lumpur mayor welcomes PAC findings to close governance gaps

KUALA LUMPUR: Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif has welcomed all Public Accounts Committee findings regarding land development in the capital to address governance gaps and establish clearer standard operating procedures. She confirmed the 658-page report identified eleven issues that predated her appointment as mayor one year ago and should form the basis for… Continue reading

Over 400 suspected online fraudsters arrested in Kuala Lumpur police raid

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed the arrest of more than 400 individuals suspected of involvement in an online fraud syndicate during operations in the federal capital last Tuesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that a press conference will be held soon to provide further details about the massive operation. “I can confirm… Continue reading

Climate-driven wildfires reversing pollution progress in N. America: study

WASHINGTON: Climate-driven wildfires are reversing decades of air pollution progress across North America according to a new study released Thursday. The Air Quality Life Index annual report reveals the United States and Canada experienced the sharpest pollution increases globally due to record-breaking wildfires supercharged by climate change. Michael Greenstone, an economics professor at the University… Continue reading

Entrepreneur exposes homestay peeping tom in viral confrontation

ENTREPRENEUR and influencer Datin Lyanaz Hassan has gone viral after she uploaded an explosive footage on her Instagram (@datin_lyanaz_official) showing her confronting a homestay staff member accused of secretly recording her showering. In the clips, which were posted around 24 hours ago in her account, Lyanaz can be seen storming out in fury after allegedly… Continue reading

Entrepreneur exposes homestay peeping tom in viral confrontation

Dewan Rakyat passes three Ministry of Finance motions

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has approved three Ministry of Finance motions through a majority voice vote. These motions cover Malaysia’s contribution to the International Development Association’s twenty-first replenishment. They also include the closure of the Wildlife Attack Victims Financial Assistance Trust Fund. Additionally, parliament authorised the transfer of funds from Malaysian Government Investment Issues… Continue reading

More than 400 arrested in Bangsar South online scam investigation

PETALING JAYA: Over 400 individuals were arrested in the capital on Tuesday as part of an investigation into an online scam syndicate. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that there were many arrests and said a special press conference will be held soon, during a press briefing at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police… Continue reading

Guyana votes on oil wealth management amid economic boom and disputes

GEORGETOWN: Guyana holds a pivotal election today to determine leadership of South America’s fastest-growing economy following its transformation into an oil superpower. The nation’s economic fortunes changed dramatically after ExxonMobil discovered massive offshore crude deposits in 2015. Guyana achieved world-leading economic growth of 43.6% in 2024 driven entirely by surging oil revenues. The government aims… Continue reading

Guyana votes on oil wealth management amid economic boom and disputes

Japanese city proposes two-hour daily smartphone guideline

THE city of Toyoake in Aichi, Japan, has proposed an ordinance urging residents to limit smartphone use to two hours a day outside work or school. The draft, however, does not impose penalties for exceeding the recommended limit. According to The Japan Times, Toyoake Mayor Masafumi Koki said on August 22 that the proposal aims… Continue reading

High Court allows Muhyiddin’s bid to refer Sedition Act questions

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today allowed former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to refer four questions of law under the Sedition Act to the Federal Court. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin ruled that Muhyiddin, as the applicant, had satisfied the test set out in Wee Choo Keong v. Lee Chong Meng under… Continue reading

SejaTi MADANI programme boosts Kampung Banggol Kapas with tilapia farming

MARANG: A total of 12,000 red tilapia fry were released today at the Red Tilapia Fish Farming project site in Kampung Banggol Kapas. Kampung Banggol Kapas Federal Village Development and Security Committee chairman Othman Abdullah said the project began in December after receiving RM100,000 under the SejaTi MADANI programme. “On this 0.25-hectare site, we built… Continue reading

China hosts SCO summit to strengthen non-Western alliances amid global tensions

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping will host global leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and India’s Narendra Modi for a major regional summit this weekend. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering represents China’s effort to showcase non-Western collaboration models ahead of a significant military parade. Twenty world leaders will attend the bloc’s largest meeting since its 2001 founding,… Continue reading

Aminuddin Harun appointed to Dewan Rakyat Committee of Selection

KUALA LUMPUR: Port Dickson MP and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has been appointed as a member of the Dewan Rakyat Committee of Selection, replacing Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli (PH-Pandan) for the 15th Parliament term. The motion, tabled by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M.… Continue reading

Taliban resumes Afghan pension payments after four-year suspension

KABUL: The Taliban government has announced it will resume pension payments for Afghanistan’s nearly 150,000 retired military and civil servants after a four-year suspension. They will be the last public sector workers to receive any payments, after the cash-strapped authorities announced an end to the public pension scheme last year. “When you’re jobless sitting at… Continue reading

Signature International’s 1H FY25 profit jumps 65.9% on strong interior fit-out performance

KUALA LUMPUR: Signature International Bhd, Malaysia’s leading provider of modular kitchen systems, wardrobes, and interior fit-out solutions, today announced its financial results for the first half (1H) of the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY25), recording robust growth driven by its interior fit-out segment and supported by sustained demand across its kitchen and wardrobe… Continue reading

Five men charged with smuggling 19 Myanmar nationals

KLANG: Five men were charged in the Sessions Court here today for allegedly smuggling 19 Myanmar nationals at an apartment in Hulu Langat earlier this month. Muhammad Azalmie Ahmad Razali, 25; Muhammad Irwan Syapawi Che Hamid, 34; Mazlan Derahman, 39; Hazif Yusof, 46; and Mohamad Yusof Zulkipli, 29, nodded in acknowledgment as the charges were… Continue reading

World Championships: Malaysia’s doubles dominate, eight pairs power into last 16

MALAYSIA showcased its doubles strength at the World Championships in Paris as eight national pairs marched into the last 16 on Wednesday, marking one of the country’s strongest collective performances on the global stage. Leading the charge were men’s doubles world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who cruised past Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley… Continue reading

HEMAT values boost civil service performance, survey finds

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The HEMAT values – an acronym for Hijrah Tata Kelola (Governance Reform), Empati Rakyat (Empathy for the People), Minda Pekin (Progressive Mindset), Apresiasi Inovasi (Appreciation of Innovation), and Telus Tadbiran (Transparent Administration) – have proven effective in enhancing self-management and work performance among civil servants. Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan… Continue reading

Tiger spotted by roadside, public urged not to reveal location

TIGERS in Malaysia are increasingly at risk due to habitat loss and poaching, making sightings along roadsides a rare and alarming reminder of their vulnerable status. In a clip shared by ECR Garage via Perak Press on Facebook, a tiger was spotted by the roadside though the location remains unknown. The six-second clip shows the… Continue reading

White House fires CDC head after vaccine policy dispute with RFK Jr

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration confirmed it had terminated the head of America’s top public health agency after she refused to resign during a confrontation with vaccine-sceptic Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. The escalating dispute over Kennedy’s comprehensive overhaul of United States vaccine policy also prompted five other senior officials at the Centers for Disease… Continue reading

Johor adopts UK tech for faster pothole repairs

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has become the first in the Asia-Pacific region to use the high-tech Pothole Pro JCB machine to speed up road repairs, in support of the state government’s Zero Pothole initiative. State Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said two units, costing RM1.6 million each, were acquired by… Continue reading

Segamat tremor linked to reactivated Mersing fault

JOHOR BAHRU: The minor tremor that hit Segamat recently was caused by a movement of the Mersing fault which has been identified as active again even though there was no record of earthquakes in the area before. Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Ts. Dr Mohd Zamri Ramli… Continue reading