August 2025 – Page 3 – Thesundailymys

Pesara rugi RM2.5 juta ditipu pelaburan dalam talian di Miri

KUCHING: Seorang pesara mengalami kerugian melebihi 2.5 juta ringgit selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan pelaburan dalam talian di Miri. Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak Datuk Mancha Ata (gambar) menyatakan mangsa berusia enam puluhan itu membuat laporan polis setelah menyedari tiada pulangan diterima daripada pelaburan tersebut. “Mangsa melayari laman Facebook pada pertengahan April lalu dan tertarik dengan iklan pelaburan… Continue reading

MyBurgerLab controversy serves as lesson in social responsibility

TAIPING: The termination of MyBurgerLab’s chief operating officer over controversial religious remarks should serve as important learning for everyone according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He emphasised that this incident demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining social responsibility within Malaysia’s diverse society. “This shows that MyBurgerLab took the matter seriously and acted… Continue reading

Segamat earthquake causes no casualties or property damage reported

JOHOR BAHRU: No property damage, injuries or casualties have been reported so far following a 4.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Segamat this morning. Segamat district officer Mohd Ezzuddin Sanusi, who is also District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) chairman, said the weak quake occurred at 6.13 am, with tremors felt in several other areas in Johor, Negeri… Continue reading

Youth should leave vape business for better sectors – State deputy minister

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat has called on young business owners to transition away from the vaping industry and explore more socially beneficial entrepreneurial opportunities. Speaking to media representatives following his participation at the Girl Guides Health Carnival 2025 at the Kuching South City Council facility today,… Continue reading

Malaysia and Thailand boost cooperation to fight cross-border drug syndicates

TAIPING: Malaysia is enhancing its collaboration with Thailand to intensify the crackdown on drug syndicates following reports of significantly lower drug prices in Sungai Golok. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed closer intelligence sharing, joint operations, and capacity building initiatives between the two nations. “The report from Thailand has been duly noted. On… Continue reading

Kontinjen Malaysia sertai WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 bukti keupayaan TVET

KUALA LUMPUR: Penyertaan kontinjen Malaysia dalam WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 membuktikan negara ini kaya dengan tenaga muda dalam bidang Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET). Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyatakan peserta perlu menjadikan pertandingan itu sebagai peluang untuk membuktikan kemampuan global. Beliau mengucapkan selamat maju jaya kepada seluruh kontinjen… Continue reading

Malaysia monitors foreign agents amid Palestine advocacy, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not compromise on national security following the detection of increased activities by foreign agents in the country. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that movements of these agents are being continuously monitored by the Royal Malaysia Police. He stated that Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail recently confirmed… Continue reading

Malaysia dan Thailand tingkat kerjasama banteras sindiket dadah di sempadan

TAIPING: Malaysia mengukuhkan kerjasama dengan Thailand dalam memperhebat operasi membanteras aktiviti sindiket dadah, susulan harga dadah yang dilaporkan lebih murah di Sungai Golok. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata ia termasuk kerjasama dalam perkongsian maklumat, operasi bersama dan pembinaan kapasiti. “Laporan dari Thailand itu memang berada dalam pemakluman kita,” katanya kepada pemberita… Continue reading

Malaysia’s TVET talent to shine at WorldSkills ASEAN 2025 in Manila

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian participation in WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 demonstrates the nation’s wealth of young talent in Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that participants should view the competition as a platform to showcase global competitiveness, creativity, innovation and strong fighting spirit. Ahmad Zahid, who… Continue reading

Indonesian boy’s viral dance boosts tourist numbers at traditional boat race

PEKANBARU: An 11-year-old boy’s viral dance performance has dramatically increased international tourist attendance at Indonesia’s traditional Pacu Jalur boat race. Rayyan Arkan Dikha’s 20-second dance clip on social media attracted millions of views and celebrity imitations from sports stars including Formula One’s Alex Albon and MotoGP’s Marc Marquez. Australian tourist Duncan McNaught told AFP “I… Continue reading

Kerajaan tidak kompromi keselamatan negara pantau ejen asing

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan tidak akan berkompromi dalam hal keselamatan negara berikutan pengesanan peningkatan aktiviti ejen asing di negara ini. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (gambar) berkata pergerakan ejen-ejen tersebut sedang dipantau secara berterusan oleh Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM). “Tindakan sewajarnya akan diambil bagi menjamin keselamatan negara,“ katanya yang juga jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI. Beliau berkata Ketua… Continue reading

Two dead in central Mexico flooding as heavy rains continue

MEXICO CITY: Two people have died in central Mexico due to flooding triggered by heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. The victims were discovered in Queretaro city shortly before midnight on Friday, as confirmed by a civil protection report. “They were swept away by rainwater,“ the report said. Queretaro experienced significant rainfall on Saturday, resulting… Continue reading

MOM pertimbang benarkan skuad bola baling ke Sukan SEA Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Olimpik Malaysia (MOM) mempertimbangkan untuk menarik semula penggantungan dikenakan terhadap Persatuan Bola Baling Malaysia (MAHF) bagi membenarkan atlet dan pegawai mereka menyertai Sukan SEA Thailand hujung tahun ini. Presiden MOM Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria berkata sudah tiba masanya bola baling kembali ke arus perdana dan memastikan atlet serta pegawai tidak menjadi… Continue reading

MOM pertimbang benarkan skuad bola baling ke Sukan SEA Thailand

Irish band Kneecap to perform in Paris despite terror charge controversy

PARIS: Irish rap group Kneecap will perform at the Rock en Seine festival despite facing objections from French Jewish groups and government officials. One member faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah during a London concert in November. Local authorities have withdrawn their 40,000 euro subsidy from the music festival following the controversial… Continue reading

Irish band Kneecap to perform in Paris despite terror charge controversy

Ketua Hakim Negara dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran Melaka

MELAKA: Ketua Hakim Negara Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh mendahului senarai penerima darjah, bintang dan pingat kebesaran Melaka sempena Sambutan Hari Jadi ke-76 Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam. Beliau menerima Darjah Utama Negeri Melaka (DUNM) yang membawa gelaran Datuk Seri Utama. Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Datuk Seri Tiong King… Continue reading

Ketua Hakim Negara dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran Melaka

Sri Lanka ex-president Wickremesinghe hospitalised after arrest on fund misuse

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s jailed former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was hospitalised on Saturday according to local media reports. The 76 year old former leader was arrested on Friday over allegations of misusing public funds during his presidency. Wickremesinghe led the South Asian island nation during a devastating economic crisis before losing the presidency last year. He… Continue reading

Sri Lanka ex-president Wickremesinghe hospitalised after arrest on fund misuse

Amalan buli risiko lahir generasi hilang nilai hormat, kasih sayang

MELAKA: Amalan buli berisiko melahirkan generasi yang hilang nilai hormat dan kasih sayang sesama insan menurut Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam. Beliau berkata perbuatan buli bukan sahaja merosakkan mental dan emosi mangsa malah boleh mengakibatkan pelbagai tragedi. “Apakah perbuatan buli dan menganiaya orang lain sesuatu yang boleh dibiarkan tanpa tindakan tuntas oleh… Continue reading

Amalan buli risiko lahir generasi hilang nilai hormat, kasih sayang

Chief Justice leads Melaka Governor’s birthday honours list

MELAKA: Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh led the recipients of state awards and medals during the 76th birthday celebrations of Melaka’s Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam at Seri Negeri. He received the Darjah Utama Negeri Melaka (DUNM), which carries the title of Datuk Seri Utama. Minister of Tourism, Arts,… Continue reading

Chief Justice leads Melaka Governor’s birthday honours list

Bullying culture risks creating generation without respect, compassion

MELAKA: The culture of bullying poses the risk of producing a generation that lacks respect and compassion for others. Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam stated that bullying not only harms the mental and emotional well-being of victims but could also lead to tragic consequences. He questioned whether bullying and the act of… Continue reading

RUU Perolehan Kerajaan beri kuasa undang-undang langgar prosedur

KOTA TINGGI: Rang Undang-Undang Perolehan Kerajaan yang bakal dibentangkan di Parlimen minggu hadapan akan memperuntukkan tindakan undang-undang terhadap pihak yang gagal mematuhi tatacara serta prosedur perolehan. Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata peruntukan baharu itu akan memberi kuasa perundangan kepada kerajaan untuk mengenakan hukuman ke atas pelanggaran proses perolehan. “Melalui RUU ini, jika… Continue reading

Malaysia to highlight net-zero goals at APEC energy meeting in South Korea

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Busan, South Korea from 27 to 28 August. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation stated that APEC EMM15 serves as the premier platform at the ministerial… Continue reading

Malaysia to highlight net-zero goals at APEC energy meeting in South Korea

Son Heung-min scores first MLS goal in LAFC’s 1-1 draw with Dallas

SON Heung-min scored his first Major League Soccer goal for Los Angeles FC during their 1-1 draw against FC Dallas on Saturday. The South Korean superstar converted a first-half free kick from 25 yards out, beating Dallas goalkeeper Michael Collodi with a perfectly placed shot over the wall. “I’m glad I scored the first goal… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone debris sparks fire at Russian Novatek terminal

UST-LUGA: Debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone sparked a fire at Novatek’s Ust-Luga terminal early on Sunday. Alexander Drozdenko, governor of Russia’s Leningrad region where the port is located, confirmed the incident via the Telegram messaging app. “Firefighters and emergency services are currently working to extinguish the blaze,“ Drozdenko said. “According to preliminary reports, there… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone debris sparks fire at Russian Novatek terminal

Taiping’s Kampung Temerlok benefits from RM1 million MADANI village initiative

TAIPING: Kampung Temerlok in Trong has received significant transformation through the Kampung Angkat MADANI initiative with four development and upgrading projects. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed four development projects were selected for implementation under the MADANI Adopted Village initiative with a RM1 million allocation. “The projects are upgrading the Sungai Tok Lin… Continue reading

Taiping’s Kampung Temerlok benefits from RM1 million MADANI village initiative

Saifuddin to file appeal after RM670k defamation case loss

PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will appeal the Alor Setar High Court’s decision today in a defamation suit filed against him by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. In a Facebook statement, today, Saifuddin said he respected the ruling but maintained there were strong legal grounds to challenge… Continue reading

Saifuddin to file appeal after RM670k defamation case loss

Spotify plans price rises for new services amid one billion user goal

LONDON: Spotify will increase prices while investing in new features as part of its strategy to reach one billion users worldwide. The Financial Times reported this development on Sunday, citing comments from Spotify’s Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom. These price adjustments will accompany planned new services and features according to the newspaper’s interview… Continue reading

Spotify plans price rises for new services amid one billion user goal

Kampung Temerlok terima manfaat RM1 juta melalui inisiatif Kampung Angkat MADANI

TAIPING: Kampung Temerlok di Trong menerima transformasi baharu menerusi inisiatif Kampung Angkat MADANI dengan pelaksanaan empat projek pembangunan dan naik taraf. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail mengumumkan peruntukan RM1 juta untuk empat projek pembangunan di kampung tersebut. “Projek tersebut ialah naik taraf Jeti Nelayan Sungai Tok Lin dengan kos hampir RM350,000, baik… Continue reading

Sanya shuts down as Typhoon Kajiki approaches with 48 m/s winds

BEIJING: The southern Chinese city of Sanya has closed tourist attractions, businesses and suspended public transport while bracing for intensifying Typhoon Kajiki. This tropical cyclone was approximately two hundred kilometres southeast of Sanya on Hainan island at nine o’clock this morning. It packed maximum sustained winds of thirty eight metres per second near its centre… Continue reading

Sanya shuts down as Typhoon Kajiki approaches with 48 m/s winds

Fadillah ketuai delegasi Malaysia ke APEC EMM15 di Korea Selatan

PUTRAJAYA: Timbalan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof akan mengetuai delegasi Malaysia ke Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Tenaga APEC (APEC EMM15) pada 27 hingga 28 Ogos ini, di Busan, Korea Selatan. Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air (PETRA) dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan APEC EMM15 merupakan platform utama peringkat Menteri… Continue reading

Fadillah ketuai delegasi Malaysia ke APEC EMM15 di Korea Selatan

Melaka rekod pelaburan RM855.63 juta suku pertama 2025

MELAKA: Melaka merekodkan pelaburan sebanyak RM855.63 juta pada suku pertama tahun ini dalam sektor strategik termasuk pembuatan dan perkhidmatan. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (gambar) menyatakan jumlah ini merupakan kesinambungan daripada prestasi pelaburan tahun lepas yang mencecah RM8.18 bilion. “Pelaburan ini melepasi sasaran awal RM5 bilion sekali gus menyaksikan Melaka melonjak sebagai destinasi… Continue reading

Melaka rekod pelaburan RM855.63 juta suku pertama 2025

India-ASEAN cultural harmony event highlights deep regional ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Cultural exchanges play a crucial role in strengthening people-to-people ties and fostering mutual understanding between India and ASEAN. High Commissioner of India to Malaysia B.N. Reddy emphasised this point during the ‘Celebrating India-ASEAN Cultural Harmony’ event organised by multiple cultural organisations. “India-ASEAN as well as India-Malaysia share a comprehensive strategic partnership, and under… Continue reading

India-ASEAN cultural harmony event highlights deep regional ties

Defence Ministry opens new tender for army helicopters after King’s decree

KOTA TINGGI: The Ministry of Defence has initiated a new tender process for leasing four helicopters for the Malaysian Army Aviation Unit after cancelling the previous contract with a company that failed to deliver Black Hawk helicopters. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated the new tender closing this September will evaluate multiple factors… Continue reading

Defence Ministry opens new tender for army helicopters after King’s decree

All-new Ford Ranger WildTrak 3.0L V6 turbo diesel arrives in Malaysia – 250PS, 600Nm of torque!

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (Auto ConneXion), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, has officially introduced the all-new Ford Ranger WildTrak 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel at Heritage Valley Kuala Lumpur. Positioned as the most powerful WildTrak yet, the new variant combines rugged capability with refined comfort, making it a versatile choice for those who… Continue reading

India considers GST cuts to counter US tariffs and aid middle class

NEW DELHI: The Indian government is considering significant goods and services tax reductions to counter potential US trade tariffs and support middle-income households. Any final decision on these tax cuts ultimately rests with the GST Council, which includes representatives from state governments and has struggled to achieve broad consensus in the past. If approved, the… Continue reading