August 2025 – Page 21 – Thesundailymys

Duplantis and Olyslagers win Diamond League finals in Zurich

SWEDEN’S Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis and Australian Nicola Olyslagers secured impressive victories at the Diamond League finals during a dynamic city event in downtown Zurich. Duplantis, who recently set his thirteenth world record with a 6.29 metre jump in Budapest, competed in one of six field events held at Sechselautenplatz opposite Zurich’s iconic opera house. The… Continue reading

Jonas Vingegaard reclaims Vuelta a Espana lead after team time-trial

JONAS Vingegaard reclaimed the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on the fifth-stage team time-trial on Wednesday, while Team UAE riders Juan Ayuso and Joao Almeida climbed to second and third in the standings. As the 21-day race arrived in Spain after four stages in Italy and France, the leaderboard was reshuffled with the… Continue reading

Jonas Vingegaard reclaims Vuelta a Espana lead after team time-trial

Embracing dependence on one another vital for Asian nations: PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged Asian nations to embrace a new approach of “sovereign interdependence” to withstand global economic turbulence, technological disruption and the weaponisation of trade. He said the model recognises interdependence as unavoidable, and stressed that it must be built on resilience, mutual respect and national choice while rejecting… Continue reading

AI giant Nvidia beats earnings expectations but shares fall

SAN FRANCISCO: AI powerhouse Nvidia reported quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat expectations, but shares slipped amid concerns about an AI chip spending bubble and the company’s stalled business in China. The California-based firm posted profit of $26.4 billion on record revenue of $46.7 billion in the recently ended quarter, driven by intense demand for chips… Continue reading

AI giant Nvidia beats earnings expectations but shares fall

Bullying sparks renewed debate on caning in schools

PETALING JAYA: Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid has urged the government to reintroduce caning in schools to curb rising cases of bullying, arguing that it should be seen as corrective education rather than punishment. Rosol said Islamic teachings emphasise corrective discipline, provided it does not cause harm. “In the past, we were often caned… Continue reading

UK car exports to US rebound on trade deal: industry

UNITED NATIONS: A group of seven countries including the United States on Wednesday asked the UN Security Council to strengthen the multinational force tapped to combat gang violence in Haiti, according to a letter seen by AFP. The letter also announced the seven countries will form a “group of partners” to oversee the mission, which… Continue reading

PSG face Champions League draw as holders with new format challenge

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN will discover their path to retaining the Champions League title during Thursday’s draw for the revamped 36-team league phase in Monaco. The French champions secured their first Champions League trophy with a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in last season’s Munich final. This triumph concluded the inaugural season of the competition’s new… Continue reading

Teen shooter of Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to 7 years

BOGOTÁ: The 15-year-old shooter of Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who was attacked in June and died in August, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in juvenile detention. The right-wing politician was shot in the head during a campaign event in Bogota by the teenager, who “must remain in a specialized care center for seven… Continue reading

Harry Kane saves Bayern Munich in German Cup first round thriller

HARRY KANE scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to rescue Bayern Munich from embarrassment in their 3-2 German Cup first-round victory against third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden. The England captain headed home a Josip Stanisic cross in the fourth minute of added time to break the hearts of the courageous lower-league opponents. Bayern had appeared comfortable after establishing… Continue reading

Manchester United suffer shock League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Ruben Amorim described his side as “completely lost” during a humiliating League Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby Town on Wednesday. League Two side Grimsby won a marathon penalty shootout 12-11 after a 2-2 draw at Blundell Park. After a woeful first half United trailed 2-0 to goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell… Continue reading

Student violence surges across learning institutions

KUALA LUMPUR: Bullying cases have emerged as the hot topic of late due to incidents resulting in the deaths of students, from secondary schools right up to universities. On Tuesday, the Education Ministry disclosed that bullying cases in schools have continued to rise, with 7,681 incidents throughout last year, up from the 6,528 cases in… Continue reading

All NATO members hit old spending target, only three meet new goal

BRUSSELS: All NATO members will hit a longstanding target of spending 2% of GDP on defence this year but only three currently reach a new, higher goal set by alliance leaders in June, NATO data released on Thursday showed. Many NATO countries have substantially increased military spending in recent years, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah advance to third round of BWF World Championships in Paris

MALAYSIA’S top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah cruised into the third round of the 2025 BWF World Championships with a commanding victory in Paris. The world number two pair needed only 37 minutes to defeat Hong Kong’s Lui Lok Lok and Tsang Hiu Yan 21-17, 21-14 at the Adidas Arena. They will… Continue reading

Selangor FC beats Terengganu 5-2, KL City leads Super League table

SELANGOR FC returned to winning ways after capitalising on home advantage to defeat Terengganu FC 5-2 in a Super League match at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium on Wednesday (August 27) night. The Red Giants squad managed to ‘kill’ the game early, leading 4-0 at halftime, with Brazilian import striker Chrigor Moraes scoring… Continue reading

Israeli official accused of Nevada sex crime ordered to appear in court via Zoom

AN Israeli official accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex outside Las Vegas has been ordered to appear via videolink next week after he missed his arraignment hearing on Wednesday, local media reported. Tom Alexandrovich, a senior cybersecurity official with the Israeli government, was one of eight people arrested as part of… Continue reading

Malaysia and Brunei agree to enhance ties in strategic cooperation areas

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in various strategic areas during the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation held on Wednesday (August 27). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the areas of cooperation include trade, investment, energy, maritime affairs, education, agriculture, and food security. “Malaysia also welcomes Royal Brunei Airlines’… Continue reading

Pahang Sultan calls for solat hajat in mosques after recent earthquakes

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang has ordered all mosques and surau throughout the state to conduct special prayers tonight following recent earthquake activity in Malaysia. Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah issued the decree for solat hajat to seek divine protection from natural disasters and calamities. The Pahang Royal Household announced the royal command through… Continue reading

YouTube reaches short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption

YOUTUBE and Fox said on Wednesday they have reached a short-term agreement that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels available to YouTube TV subscribers. The extension buys time for the parties to reach a new distribution agreement. Negotiations continue as the college football season prepares to kick off, with an anticipated… Continue reading

US CDC chief exits after weeks in role, three top officials resign

WASHINGTON: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez has left the agency less than a month after being sworn in, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on Wednesday, and three senior officials have resigned. CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry and National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Director Demetre… Continue reading

Parliamentarians to push for stronger safeguards against peer intimidation

PETALING JAYA: School bullying in Malaysia has too often ended in tragedy – from the 2017 torture and death of naval cadet Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain to last year’s fatal dormitory assault of a 17-year-old boy. Parliament will today confront the issue when the Select Committee on Women, Children and Community Development tables a statement expected… Continue reading

Clean-up of Iran site likely to erase any evidence of nuclear work, research group says

WASHINGTON: Iran has launched a speedy clean-up operation at a nuclear-related site in northern Tehran hit by Israeli airstrikes that will likely remove evidence of any nuclear weapons development work, a research group said on Wednesday. Satellite imagery “shows a significant effort by Iran to rapidly demolish damaged or destroyed buildings, likely to sanitize any… Continue reading

Malaysia’s new procurement bill boosts transparency with global standards

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will align Malaysia’s public procurement system with international standards through enhanced transparency and integrity principles. Tan Hong Pin stated that the bill mandates open and fair competition as the primary procurement method under Section 28. “Malaysians still remember controversial projects that were awarded through direct negotiations without open… Continue reading

TikTok owner ByteDance sets valuation at over $330 billion as revenue grows, sources say

HONG KONG: ByteDance, the owner of short-video app TikTok, is set to launch a new employee share buyback that will value the Chinese technology giant at more than $330 billion, driven by continued revenue growth, said three people with knowledge of the matter. The company plans to offer current employees $200.41 per share in the… Continue reading

Take Johor tremors seriously, says expert

PETALING JAYA: Earthquakes in Johor are neither a passing curiosity nor a coincidence but a warning sign that Malaysia must take seriously, said a structural earthquake expert. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering Research head Prof Dr Azlan Adnan said the recent tremors show that the country is not as sheltered from seismic… Continue reading

Argentina’s Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car

BUENOS AIRES: Argentine President Javier Milei was rushed out of a public event by his security team in Buenos Aires province on Wednesday after protesters threw rocks and other objects at his car, according to Reuters witnesses. The president was standing in the back of a moving pickup truck with security team members and his… Continue reading

Kelantan Crown Prince donates 30 customised wheelchairs to PwDs

KOTA BHARU: The Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, presented thirty customised wheelchairs to persons with disabilities at the Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus today. His Royal Highness also awarded certificates to fifty persons with disabilities who successfully completed vocational training programmes at the university. The Crown Prince distributed contributions from the Kelantan… Continue reading

Malaysia arranges evacuation for citizens stranded in flood-hit India

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is arranging the evacuation of its citizens stranded in northern India on the earliest available flights amid severe flooding and landslides caused by continuous monsoon rains. The Foreign Ministry confirmed the High Commission in New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation following severe flooding and landslides in several northern states including Jammu and… Continue reading

KLIA terminal integration plan to be expedited for seamless connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR: The integration plan for Terminals 1 and 2 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport will be accelerated to ensure seamless passenger and baggage connectivity. Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad will implement accessibility amenities including an airside bus service. Loke called for airline cooperation in implementing the integration plan without… Continue reading

Kerajaan cadang RUU Perolehan 2025 perkukuh pengurusan fiskal negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan mencadangkan penggubalan Rang Undang-undang Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 sebagai kesinambungan kepada Akta Kewangan Awam dan Tanggungjawab Fiskal 2023. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menjelaskan akta ini bertujuan untuk menangani ketirisan dan mengoptimum sumber negara agar dapat terus memacu pembaharuan ekonomi. Beliau menegaskan perolehan menerusi rundingan terus yang dibuat secara tergesa-gesa tanpa penelitian… Continue reading

Pakistan blows up dam embankment to control monsoon flood surge

LAHORE: Pakistani authorities conducted a controlled explosion of a dam embankment to manage surging floodwaters from three rain-swollen rivers. The emergency measure at Qadirabad dam on the Chenab River aimed to reduce water pressure and prevent structural failure amid unprecedented monsoon flooding. “To save the structure, we have breached the right marginal embankment so that… Continue reading

Groom killed by celebratory gunfire at Turkish wedding ceremony

ISTANBUL: A groom tragically died from injuries sustained during celebratory gunfire following his wedding ceremony in northern Turkey. The 23-year-old identified as Ali K was wounded as newlyweds were being escorted home after their wedding celebration. State news agency Anadolu reported the fatal shooting allegedly came from a female relative of the bride. Authorities detained… Continue reading

Malaysia and China cooperation to boost development under 13MP plan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s cooperation with China will play a crucial role in implementing its latest national development plan according to an expert. The 13th Malaysia Plan prioritises healthcare quality improvement and human capital development through education reforms. It also aims to position Malaysia as a regional leader in artificial intelligence, digital technology and renewable energy.… Continue reading

Warisan to contest all 73 Sabah seats alone with no coalitions

KOTA KINABALU: Warisan will contest all 73 seats in the upcoming Sabah state election without forming any coalitions or collaborations with other political parties. Party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal stated this unanimous decision was made by the Warisan Supreme Council during a meeting today. He emphasised that any claims or photographs suggesting otherwise… Continue reading

Danish PM apologises to Greenland victims of forced contraception

COPENHAGEN: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has formally apologised to more than 4,500 Greenlandic victims of Denmark’s forced contraception campaign. From the 1960s until 1992, Danish authorities forced about half of the island’s 9,000 fertile Inuit women to wear a contraceptive coil without their or their family’s consent. Many of the women were left sterile… Continue reading

Riyaz, Jin Jiang Hotels forge alliance

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-owned hospitality group Riyaz International Sdn Bhd’s partnership with Jin Jiang Hotels China Region is a collaboration that goes beyond a business agreement, reflecting a shared vision to elevate Southeast Asian hospitality while supporting Malaysia’s long-term tourism goals under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK-13). “This partnership is about more than just growth. It… Continue reading

AI overrated today, underrated for tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: While global debates continue about whether artificial intelligence (AI) will take jobs, create jobs, or fail to deliver at all, Georg Chmiel (pic), founder of Chmiel Global Advisory and Board Member of the World Digital Chamber, believes Malaysia must take a long-term view. “AI is overrated today — but massively underrated for the… Continue reading

German cabinet approves new military recruitment and conscription measures

BERLIN: The German cabinet has approved new measures to strengthen military recruitment and readiness amid heightened NATO-Russia tensions. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated the initiative aims to attract volunteers to the Bundeswehr while including provisions for potential compulsory service if recruitment targets are not met. Starting January 1 next year, all young German men and… Continue reading

No sharp decline in asset quality: Hong Leong Bank

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd is confident its asset quality will stay within guided range for FY2026 despite heightened risk environment from global trade and rate uncertainties. Group managing director and CEO Kevin Lam said while defaults could edge higher, the bank does not expect a sharp deterioration. “I wouldn’t exaggerate the risk, but… Continue reading

Malaysia and New Zealand to explore geothermal energy cooperation

BUSAN: Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in energy transition and climate change initiatives. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed both nations will specifically pursue collaboration in geothermal energy development. Fadillah met with New Zealand’s Minister of Climate Change and Energy Simon Watts to discuss bilateral energy… Continue reading

Affin Group to double its credit card receivables from RM500 million to RM1 billion

KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Group expects to double its credit card receivables from RM500 million to RM1 billion within the next six to 12 months driven by its new partnership with Marriott International Malaysia and Visit Malaysia 2026. President & Group CEO Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah said yesterday the lender is banking on stronger spending from… Continue reading

Senators propose new Pan-Borneo link and healthcare upgrades for Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: Senators have urged the government to prioritise a new Pan-Borneo Highway alignment connecting Tawau to the Kalimantan border alongside significant healthcare infrastructure upgrades for Sabah and Sarawak under the 13th Malaysia Plan. Sabah Senator Datuk Bobbey Suan proposed a strategic route linking Tawau, Kalabakan, Nabawan, Keningau and Tenom to position Sabah as a… Continue reading

First Malaysian volunteers depart for Gaza flotilla humanitarian mission

SEPANG: The inaugural group of Sumud Nusantara volunteers has embarked on their journey to Barcelona as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission. This initiative aims to challenge the Israeli blockade that has brought Gaza’s population to the verge of starvation. Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations chief executive officer Datuk Dr Ahmad Sani… Continue reading

Israel intensifies Gaza City operations as Trump prepares post-war plan

GAZA CITY: Israeli forces intensified operations around Gaza City on Wednesday amid growing international pressure to end the nearly two-year military campaign. President Donald Trump prepared to host a White House meeting to discuss post-war plans for the devastated Palestinian territory. The United Nations has declared a famine in Gaza governorate while mediators circulate a… Continue reading

Drug addiction forces father to give up daughter in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: A father trapped in drug addiction has been forced to give up his third child since birth due to severe financial hardship and substance dependency. The 39-year-old man, identified only as Man, started using yaba pills after leaving school while working as a labourer with an unstable income. He began taking the drugs… Continue reading

Russia rejects EU troops in Ukraine and delays Zelensky meeting

MOSCOW: Russia has firmly rejected the possibility of European peacekeeping troops deploying to Ukraine while casting doubt on an imminent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow views discussions about European military presence in Ukraine “negatively” during a briefing with reporters. “We view such discussions negatively,“ Peskov said when… Continue reading

Government introduces major procurement reform bill to combat corruption

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is introducing another major reform with the tabling of the Government Procurement Bill 2025, which previous administrations were unwilling or unable to implement. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated this legislation strengthens administrative governance following the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023. He explained the bill reinforces checks and… Continue reading

KPM teliti syor jawatankuasa khas perangi buli di sekolah

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Pendidikan akan meneliti dan mengambil tindakan segera semua syor dikemukakan Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Wanita, Kanak-Kanak dan Pembangunan Masyarakat, yang bertujuan memerangi buli di institusi pendidikan. KPM dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan antara cadangan yang dikemukakan termasuk menambah baik saluran aduan buli supaya lebih mesra kanak-kanak. “Cadangan lain termasuk hebahan segera secara meluas berkaitan… Continue reading

Malaysia akan adakan sidang kemuncak RCEP pada Oktober – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan hasrat Malaysia sebagai pengerusi ASEAN untuk menganjurkan sidang kemuncak Perkongsian Ekonomi Komprehensif Serantau (RCEP) pada Oktober ini. Beliau berkata matlamatnya adalah untuk membuktikan bahawa Asia sebagai benua ekonomi utama masih mampu menerajui agenda keterbukaan walaupun negara lain berpendirian sebaliknya. “RCEP kekal sebagai satu daripada beberapa kumpulan… Continue reading