August 2025 – Page 26 – Thesundailymys

School staff questioned over student’s fall from dormitory in Sabak Bernam

SHAH ALAM: School staff were among those questioned by police regarding a Form Three student’s fall from a dormitory building in Sabak Bernam. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the investigation remains ongoing with statements collected from multiple individuals. “Statements have been recorded from various individuals, including school staff,” he stated briefly when contacted… Continue reading

Malaysia and Brunei strengthen ties at 26th Annual Leaders Consultation

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah conducted high-level talks during the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders Consultation today. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah arrived at Seri Perdana at 10:30 am accompanied by Prince ‘Abdul Mateen Bolkiah and was formally received by Anwar. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Sarawak Premier Tan… Continue reading

US doubles tariffs on Indian goods to 50% over Russian oil purchases

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest democracies and strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff imposed due to India’s purchases of Russian oil adds to Trump’s prior 25% tariff on many… Continue reading

US doubles tariffs on Indian goods to 50% over Russian oil purchases

Segamat earthquake causes no damage as authorities monitor key facilities

SEGAMAT: No damage or casualties have been reported following a mild 3.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Segamat this morning, though authorities continue monitoring the situation closely. Segamat District Officer Mohd Ezzuddin Sanusi confirmed the epicentre was detected near the Segamat area, with tremors felt by residents across the district and several other areas in Johor and… Continue reading

China condemns Taiwan’s denial of communist WWII role as blasphemy

BEIJING: China said on Wednesday Taiwan was “blaspheming” the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World War Two by denying the pivotal role of the communist party and denounced Taipei’s call for Taiwanese to stay away from Beijing’s commemorations. This year’s 80th anniversary of the end of the war, preceded in China by… Continue reading

China condemns Taiwan’s denial of communist WWII role as blasphemy

Invictus Blue wins Growth Agency of the Year at MSA 2025

MALAYSIAN communications agency Invictus Blue has emerged as the standout performer at the MSA Awards 2025, securing an impressive 12 awards and establishing itself as the #1 local agency of the night. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the independent agency, which has transformed challenges into competitive advantages through strategic innovation and bold expansion.… Continue reading

Invictus Blue wins Growth Agency of the Year at MSA 2025

Aliff Syukri cleared of charges over controversial Raya video

PETALING JAYA: Cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman walked free today after the Sessions Court acquitted him of four charges linked to the release of his Hari Raya music video. Sessions Court judge Ahmad Fuad Othman noted that the charges could not stand, New Straits Times reported. This was because the Court of Appeal… Continue reading

Bomb Battle Sunway Pyramid: First Gel Blaster Arena Malaysia

BOMB Battle Sdn Bhd has officially opened its fourth and largest flagship outlet at Sunway Pyramid, introducing a revolutionary 10,000 square feet entertainment complex that redefines immersive physical gaming in Malaysia. The launch marks a historic milestone as the facility debuts Malaysia’s first Gel Blaster arena, bringing the US sensation to Southeast Asia for the… Continue reading

TikToker slammed for calling husbands who help at home “gay”

A Malaysian influencer has come under fire after claiming that men who help out with house chores are “gay”, “stupid” and “losers.” DMA Islam, a TikToker known for his controversial takes, argued that men should focus solely on providing financially instead of doing household duties. He insisted that men who do chores are lazy and… Continue reading

TikToker slammed for calling husbands who help at home “gay”

Bomb Battle Sunway Pyramid: First Gel Blaster Arena Malaysia

Vivo V60 Malaysia: 10x ZEISS zoom camera phone from RM1,999

VIVO Malaysia has officially launched the highly anticipated V60 smartphone, marking a significant leap forward in mobile photography technology. Priced competitively starting from RM1,999, the device brings professional-grade camera capabilities to the mainstream market through an exclusive collaboration with renowned optics manufacturer ZEISS. Game-Changing Camera System The standout feature of the Vivo V60 is its… Continue reading

Vivo V60 Malaysia: 10x ZEISS zoom camera phone from RM1,999

Israeli military says journalists killed in Gaza hospital strike were not target

TWO journalists for Reuters and the Associated Press who were killed in an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital were not “a target of the strike,“ a military spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday, adding the army chief had ordered a further inquiry into how the decision to strike the hospital was made. Israeli forces struck… Continue reading

Israeli military says journalists killed in Gaza hospital strike were not target

IMF delays Senegal debt misreporting case resolution for weeks

DAKAR: The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it will be weeks before it can move forward with a waiver for Senegal’s debt misreporting case, as it continues discussions on corrective measures with the West African country. The IMF froze Senegal’s previous $1.9 billion lending programme after the nation’s then-new leaders in September 2024 said… Continue reading

IMF delays Senegal debt misreporting case resolution for weeks

Brazilian judge boosts police patrols at Bolsonaro’s home over flight risk

BRASILIA: Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday ordered police to tighten security around Jair Bolsonaro’s home, including 24-hour patrols, citing increased flight risk ahead of final arguments in the former president’s trial. Moraes put Bolsonaro under house arrest in a gated community in Brasilia earlier this month after finding the politician had… Continue reading

Brazilian judge boosts police patrols at Bolsonaro’s home over flight risk

Forgotten promise to abandoned child with HIV

PETALING JAYA: On Dec 1, 1997, Dominic Damian was driving when a radio show cut into his thoughts. The voice was A. Radha Krishnan, known as “The Black Stallion”. It was World Aids Day. He spoke about an infant girl. She had been found under a bus in Alor Setar months earlier. Abandoned, wrapped in… Continue reading

US envoy to meet Ukraine officials in New York amid Russia talks

WASHINGTON: U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday that he will meet with representatives from Ukraine in New York this week while saying that Washington continues to talk with Russia as the United States seeks an end to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. “I’m meeting with the Ukrainians this week. So I will be meeting… Continue reading

US envoy to meet Ukraine officials in New York amid Russia talks

Nigeria urges Petrobras return for oil and gas investment boost

ABUJA/SAO PAULO: Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, which left Nigeria five years ago, should be able to return quickly, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu told a press conference with his Brazilian counterpart during a two-day visit. Petrobras began operations in Nigeria in 1998 in the deep waters off the Niger Delta. It sold its stakes more… Continue reading

Nigeria urges Petrobras return for oil and gas investment boost

Anwar Defends UMS Students Over Caricature Protest

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no legal or disciplinary action will be taken against Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students who burned a caricature of him during a protest in Kota Kinabalu in June. He said the government views the incident, which was part of the “Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0” rally against… Continue reading

Hamas disputes Israeli account of Gaza hospital attack casualties

HAMAS denied on Tuesday that any of the Palestinians killed in Israel’s attack on Gaza’s Nasser hospital on Monday were militants. Earlier, Israel said it had killed six militants in the attack but it was investigating how civilians, including five journalists, were killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as a “tragic mishap.” The… Continue reading

Hamas disputes Israeli account of Gaza hospital attack casualties

Quake felt in Johor, southern Pahang

PETALING JAYA: A weak earthquake struck Johor this morning, with tremors reported in several parts of the state and in southern Pahang. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake, which measured 3.2 on the Richter scale, occurred at 8.59am at coordinates 2.33°N, 102.79°E. “The epicentre was located 18km south of Segamat, Johor, at a… Continue reading

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to halt foreign aid payments

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to intervene in its efforts to withhold billions of dollars from foreign aid organizations and lift an injunction that is forcing it to keep making payments. The U.S. Department of Justice in an emergency filing with the 6-3 conservative majority court noted that a… Continue reading

Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to halt foreign aid payments

Trump to chair White House meeting on Gaza war and post-war plans

WASHINGTON: U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday President Donald Trump will chair a meeting on Gaza at the White House on Wednesday and added that Washington expected Israel’s war in the Palestinian territory to be settled by the end of the year. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Trump had promised a swift end to the… Continue reading

Trump to chair White House meeting on Gaza war and post-war plans

Ukrainian drone debris sparks fire in Russian apartment building

DEBRIS from a destroyed Ukrainian drone sparked a fire on the roof of an apartment building in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, forcing the evacuation of 15 residents, acting Rostov region governor Yuri Slyusar said early on Wednesday. “Most importantly, no one was injured,“ Slyusar said on the Telegram messaging app, adding the fire… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone debris sparks fire in Russian apartment building

Bukit Aman takes over UTM Palapes cadet death investigation

BUKIT AMAN: The Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT) has assumed control of the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Director Datuk M Kumar confirmed this development follows yesterday’s Shah Alam High Court decision granting the family’s application for exhumation and a second post-mortem. “The Royal Malaysia Police is… Continue reading

Moldova closes election registration with 21 participants for EU-focused vote

CHISINAU: Electoral authorities in Moldova closed registration on Tuesday for next month’s parliamentary election focused on gauging how well public support has held up for President Maia Sandu’s drive for the ex-Soviet state to join the European Union by 2030. The Central Election Commission issued a list of 21 authorised participants in the September 28… Continue reading

Moldova closes election registration with 21 participants for EU-focused vote

Legasi: Bomba The Movie showcases firefighters’ sacrifices

KUALA LUMPUR: Unlike most action films that pit good against evil, Legasi: Bomba The Movie takes on a unique challenge by portraying the real-life duties of firefighters as they face disasters, tragedies, and fires. Producer Keoh Chee Ang said the film focuses on rescue operations while highlighting the values of sacrifice and camaraderie among firefighters,… Continue reading

It takes all to eradicate bullying

THE recent tragedies at educational institutions where allegedly bullying sometimes escalated into brutal deaths have shaken Malaysians to the core. These horrifying incidents are not isolated acts of violence; they are a mirror reflecting our collective failure to nurture responsible, compassionate and morally grounded youths. We are seeing a worrying trend of bullying, including cyberbullying.… Continue reading

From hunger to hope: Empowering youths as changemakers

TODAY’S young people are living through a time of profound global challenges. Conflicts continue to uproot families, hunger remains widespread and millions of children face uncertain futures. This year’s International Youth Day theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, calls attention to the vital role that young people can play in turning global… Continue reading

From hunger to hope: Empowering youths as changemakers

USDA: Human screwworm case no risk to U.S. agriculture

DECATUR (Illinois): The human case of screwworm reported this week by U.S. health officials is the country’s only one so far this year and poses no risk to the farm sector, a U.S. Department of Agriculture official said on Tuesday. Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that eats its hosts alive, has moved northward through Central America… Continue reading

USDA: Human screwworm case no risk to U.S. agriculture

Not every issue is about race

EVERY year, Malaysians celebrate Independence Day on Aug 31. Not long after, Malaysia Day is commemorated on Sept 16. While the former marks the birth of a sovereign nation free from colonial rule, the latter celebrates the formation of the broader Malaysian Federation in 1963, when Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak came together. Since achieving independence… Continue reading

Not every issue is about race

Wisconsin judge faces trial for obstructing migrant’s arrest

A Wisconsin judge cannot claim immunity from criminal charges accusing her of helping a migrant evade an immigration arrest outside her courtroom, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday, likely setting the stage for a trial. Wisconsin-based U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman rejected claims from Judge Hannah Dugan, an elected judge on the Milwaukee County Circuit… Continue reading