August 2025 – Page 33 – Thesundailymys

Israeli security cabinet to discuss Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman confirmed the Israeli security cabinet will convene Tuesday evening in Jerusalem. Omer Mantzour declined to provide specific details about the meeting agenda when responding to media inquiries on Monday. Local media reports indicate the session will focus on renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release agreement. The security… Continue reading

Audi unveils new Q3 with sharper design, advanced lighting and improved efficiency

AUDI has officially introduced the new-generation Q3, a compact SUV that blends practicality with a sportier coupe-inspired design and cutting-edge technology. Set to arrive in showrooms later this year, the updated Q3 represents a major step forward for Audi’s compact SUV line-up, offering improved efficiency, advanced driver assistance systems, and lighting technology previously unseen in… Continue reading

Multicultural youths reflect on Malaysian identity

PETALING JAYA: For 25-year-old Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) student Rhema Seng, being Malaysian means celebrating diversity, finding unity in differences and connecting through language and shared cultural experiences. “My mother is a Sabah Javanese and my father is a Cantonese Chinese from Ipoh. I see myself as a Malaysian – part Bumiputera – just like… Continue reading

Educating special needs youngsters

WAN Zakaria Wan Abu Bakar, 43 yrs, believes all children can be educated despite their handicaps and disabilities and today the founder of Bizara, a school with 74 special needs students in Kota Bharu, Kelantan has built a reputation as an educator with creativity. Bizara’s name was specially chosen as it translates from an Arabic… Continue reading

Mexican drug lord faces life in prison after US guilty plea

BROOKLYN: Sinaloa drug cartel cofounder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada changed his plea to guilty in a United States court, meaning he faces life imprisonment and losing 15 billion dollars. Zambada, 77, cofounded the Sinaloa Cartel with notorious drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed the development as a “landmark victory” against… Continue reading

Mexican drug lord faces life in prison after US guilty plea

STEAM rises to the challenge

IN a world rapidly shaped by technology, innovation, and global inter-connectivity, the future belongs to those who can think critically, collaborate across disciplines, and develop creative solutions to complex problems. An education rooted in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, collectively known as STEAM is more essential than ever in preparing the next generation to… Continue reading

Trump signs orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Monday that aimed to limit no-cash bail in the nation’s capital and threatened to revoke federal funding for other jurisdictions that use it, part of a White House effort to push crime-fighting to the top of the national agenda. “Cashless bail, we’re ending it,“ Trump said… Continue reading

Top position in THE rankings 2025

MANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) continues to strengthen its position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 edition by climbing to the 101–200 bracket of the world’s top universities, an improvement from its 301–400 ranking in 2024. This marks MSU’s best performance since it was first listed in the rankings in 2021. For… Continue reading

Trump signs orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies

North Korea could produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year

WASHINGTON: North Korea could soon produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year according to South Korea’s dovish new president. President Lee Jae Myung made this assessment on Monday while calling for efforts to lower tensions on the Korean peninsula. “An ICBM capable of reaching the United States is almost fully developed, and they are… Continue reading

North Korea could produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year

Building global cybersecurity

LONDON School of Business and Finance (LSBF) in Kuala Lumpur, signed a memorandum of agreement with CyberSecurity Malaysia, under the Ministry of Digital to ensure their students would be competent to meet the demands for a cyber-safe world, especially in safeguarding their company’s digital and financial assets. This would be achieved through a series of… Continue reading

Trump seeks more corporate stakes like Intel deal, unsettling US business leaders

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to replicate the Intel equity model across other American industries, creating unease within the business community. The administration recently acquired a nearly 10% stake in Intel by converting government grants into equity shares. Trump confirmed his intention to pursue similar arrangements during a White House press briefing… Continue reading

Trump seeks more corporate stakes like Intel deal, unsettling US business leaders

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 20 including five journalists

GAZA: Israeli forces struck Nasser hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, killing at least twenty people including five journalists working for international news organisations. A Reuters cameraman named Hussam al-Masri died near a live broadcasting position on an upper floor of the Khan Younis hospital during the initial strike according to Palestinian health officials. Hospital… Continue reading

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 20 including five journalists

Move to ‘reshape’ perception of PN Malay-Muslim agenda

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional (PN) is banking on its “loose coalition” with 11 other Opposition parties to shake off its image of being a Malay-Bumiputera-centric bloc, with leaders insisting it can now offer a broader deal to all Malaysians. Bersatu Supreme Council member Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan said the initiative was a step towards… Continue reading

Trump orders crackdown on US flag burning raising free speech concerns

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the US attorney general to prosecute individuals who burn or desecrate the American flag. “If you burn a flag, you get one year in jail, no early exits, no nothing,“ Trump declared during the Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday. The order mandates the attorney… Continue reading

Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI for AI market conspiracy

TEXAS: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in United States federal court. The lawsuit accuses both companies of illegally conspiring to thwart competition in artificial intelligence markets. xAI claims Apple and OpenAI have “locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI… Continue reading

Tesla rejected $60 million settlement before $243 million Autopilot verdict

MIAMI: Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement proposal before a jury awarded $243 million against the company in a lawsuit concerning a fatal Autopilot crash. Plaintiffs’ lawyers revealed the settlement offer in a Monday court filing as part of their request for legal fees from Tesla. They argued that Florida law entitles them to recover… Continue reading

Trump says US military may or may not deploy to Chicago

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the military might deploy to Chicago and is prepared to go anywhere on short notice to address crime. Trump cited a purported wave of lawlessness as he seized control of Washington DC’s police force this month and authorised armed National Guard patrols in the city.… Continue reading

Trump seeks meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un this year

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump stated his intention to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s White House visit. “I’d like to meet him this year,“ Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while welcoming South Korea’s new president. Trump and Lee conducted their first… Continue reading

Anonymity, data protection crucial for online space, expert warns

PETALING JAYA: The proposed anti-bullying portal must put children’s privacy and safety at the forefront, or risk exposing them to further harm, a cyber law expert cautioned. International Islamic University Malaysia scholar Dr Sonny Zulhuda said children could not be expected to protect themselves online, especially from intangible harms such as privacy breaches. “Children by… Continue reading

US screwworm patient recovers as ranchers criticise secrecy over case

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON: The first confirmed human case of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has fully recovered without any transmission to other people or animals according to Maryland health authorities. US cattle futures declined sharply amid concerns about potential livestock infections as ranchers criticised government secrecy surrounding the case following exclusive Reuters reporting. Screwworms… Continue reading

Ngumoha, 16, nets 100th-minute winner in Liverpool thriller

LIVERPOOL needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday. Ryan Gravenberch and long-time Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike struck for the English champions, either side of Anthony Gordon’s red card for a wild lunge on Virgil… Continue reading

FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ inexperience risks Katrina-level disaster

WASHINGTON: Nearly three dozen current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency staff have warned Congress about the inexperience of Trump administration appointees potentially causing a catastrophe comparable to Hurricane Katrina. The letter represents a rare public expression of internal dissent within the disaster response agency. It specifically criticised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting… Continue reading

Renata Zarazua stuns sixth seed Madison Keys at US Open

SIXTH seed Madison Keys suffered a stunning first-round exit at the US Open after losing to world number eighty two Renata Zarazua of Mexico. Reigning Australian Open champion Keys bowed out following an attritional battle with Zarazua, who prevailed 6-7 (10/12), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5. Zarazua took advantage of Keys’ problems with her service game to… Continue reading

Korean Air orders 103 Boeing jets during Trump-Lee summit in Washington

WASHINGTON: Korean Air confirmed a historic order for 103 Boeing aircraft on Monday during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s official visit to Washington. The order represents the largest aircraft purchase in the Korean carrier’s fifty-five year history and includes a mix of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 models. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope… Continue reading

Boris Becker urges professional help for Daniil Medvedev after US Open meltdown

GERMAN tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek “professional help” after the Russian crashed out of the US Open following the latest in a long line of spectacular on-court meltdowns. Medvedev was at the centre of extraordinary scenes during his late-night battle with France’s Benjamin Bonzi on Sunday, losing in five sets in… Continue reading

Fox channels may go dark on YouTube TV from Wednesday over payment dispute

NEW YORK: YouTube has confirmed ongoing negotiations to renew its content partnership with Fox amid a payment dispute that could see channels removed from the streaming service. The Alphabet-owned platform stated that Fox is requesting payments exceeding those received by partners providing comparable content. YouTube announced that failure to reach a new agreement by 5:00… Continue reading

Shi Yuqi hopes new blonde look brings luck at badminton worlds

WORLD number one Shi Yuqi said the devil is in the details as he embarks on his latest attempt to win a first badminton world championships title, but the Chinese star is also hoping his new golden locks bring him luck in Paris. Shi’s best performance so far at a world championships was a silver… Continue reading

Analysts weigh Akmal-DAP dispute impact on unity govt

PETALING JAYA: The recent clash between Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and DAP has stirred debate over its implications for the unity government and Malaysia’s multi-ethnic political landscape. Analysts offered mixed views, with some arguing DAP’s reaction inadvertently boosted Akmal’s profile, while others see his conduct as part of the wider challenge of managing… Continue reading

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony assault charges against police

LOS ANGELES: Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X entered a not guilty plea on Monday to four felony charges related to an alleged assault on police officers. Authorities reported encountering the musician walking naked along a Los Angeles street prior to the incident. A judge established bail at $75,000 and mandated the “Old Town Road” rapper’s… Continue reading

David Gaudu wins Vuelta stage 3 as Vingegaard retains red jersey

DAVID GAUDU took revenge on Jonas Vingegaard on Monday surging to victory in the third stage of the Vuelta Espana in Ceres, in Italy, a day after being edged by the Dane. “That was hard,“ said Gaudu at the finish. “I finished in the top three yesterday, I won today. I would have signed up… Continue reading

Malaysia to host 2027 SEA Deaf Games after record 25-gold haul

THE curtains came down on the second edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games at Gedung Olahraga (GOR) Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) here on Monday (August 25) night, marking the end of a journey filled with emotions, memories and a spirit of togetherness for the athletes, officials and the entire regional deaf community. The… Continue reading

Gig Workers Bill tabled in Parliament

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo hari ini mengumumkan pelantikan 13 Ahli Parlimen sebagai Rakan Kementerian (FoM), satu inisiatif baharu yang diperkenalkan bagi memperkukuh agenda digital negara. Ahli Parlimen itu terdiri Ganabatirau Veraman (Klang), Syerleena Abdul Rashid (Bukit Bendera), Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (Tebrau), Zahir Hassan (Wangsa Maju), Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (Ayer… Continue reading

PBT senior officer among three held for graft since 2014

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday (August 25) arrested three individuals, including a senior officer holding a Jusa B grade serving with a local authority (PBT) in the capital, on suspicion of being involved in corruption since 2014. According to sources, two of the suspects – a man who is a company… Continue reading

Former Permas assemblyman Che Zakaria dies at 64 in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Former Permas assemblyman Datuk Che Zakaria Mohd Salleh has died at Sultanah Aminah Hospital at approximately 9.50pm on Sunday evening. Johor Amanah chairman Aminolhuda Hassan officially confirmed the passing of the 64-year-old former politician through a public statement. He described the late Che Zakaria, who also served as a member of the Johor… Continue reading

Radium Development, Trinity Group support 13MP agenda to build more liveable and equitable Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines an ambitious and progressive roadmap to enhance the nation’s liveability, bridge economic disparities and ensure equitable access to homeownership. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the 13MP includes a bold target of delivering one million affordable homes by 2035. This vision not only underscores the… Continue reading

Children wary of portal to report bullying incidents

PETALING JAYA: A proposal for a national child-friendly online portal to report bullying is being considered by the authorities, but doubts remain over whether children themselves would use it. The idea, aimed at providing students with a safe digital channel to speak up, has drawn cautious interest yet concerns about privacy, trust and effectiveness suggest… Continue reading

Police arrest man in KL South condo with RM1 million drugs

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a local man and confiscated nearly one million ringgit worth of syabu and heroin base drugs during two operations in the Klang Valley. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that officers from the Kuala Lumpur Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department detained the 29-year-old suspect at 6.15 pm in a… Continue reading

Selangor records RM182b international trade in first six months of 2025

SHAH ALAM: Selangor recorded RM182.2 billion in international trade for the January-to-June 2025 period, led by machinery and transport equipment (41.4%), manufactured goods (15.3%) and chemicals (12.5%). State Executive Councillor for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi said Selangor remained the third-largest exporter for the first half of 2025. “As Malaysia’s most developed state,… Continue reading

Father feared drowned after rescuing son in Tanah Merah river

KOTA BHARU: A father is feared drowned after heroically rescuing his eight-year-old son from a river in Tanah Merah earlier today. The 46-year-old man, identified only as Budin, was walking with his child near their home in Jalan Kampung Sat when the boy fell into the water. Although he successfully saved his son from drowning,… Continue reading

Malaysia urged to lead as next-gen semiconductor hub with US$1 trillion market

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must take immediate and decisive action to establish itself as the region’s premier hub for next-generation semiconductors. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan emphasised this urgency given the projected global semiconductor revenue exceeding US$1 trillion by 2030. He highlighted Malaysia’s current contribution of 13% to the global semiconductor testing and… Continue reading

Six students released on police bail in Pasir Mas bullying case

KOTA BHARU: Six Form Four male students remanded in connection with a bullying incident at a Pasir Mas school have been released on police bail. Pasir Mas district police chief ACP Kama Azural Mohamed confirmed their release following the expiration of their remand period. He stated that the suspects were freed while awaiting further instructions… Continue reading

Gobind umum pelantikan 13 ahli parlimen sebagai Rakan Kementerian Digital

Mida lauds L’Oreal Malaysia’s three decades of contributions to Malaysian economy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has lauded L’Oreal Malaysia’s three decades of operations, saying the beauty giant’s growth exemplifies the kind of high-value partnerships envisioned under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030. Mida CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said L’Oreal’s initiatives in upskilling talent, empowering micro, small and medium-sized… Continue reading

Jabatan Wilayah Persekutuan dan PDRM perkukuh kerjasama strategik keselamatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerjasama strategik antara Jabatan Wilayah Persekutuan dengan Polis Diraja Malaysia akan terus diperkukuh dalam memastikan keselamatan serta kesejahteraan warga kota sentiasa terjamin. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata perkara itu antara yang dibincangkan semasa menerima kunjungan hormat Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur yang baharu Datuk Fadli Marsus… Continue reading

200,000 Kotak Sara Rahmah disasarkan untuk golongan memerlukan hingga akhir tahun

PETALING JAYA: Sebanyak 200,000 Kotak SARA Rahmah disasarkan untuk dikumpul bermula 31 Ogos ini hingga hujung tahun sebagai usaha membantu golongan memerlukan di seluruh negara. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh berkata misi mengumpul kotak berkenaan dilancarkan oleh pasar raya Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (MYDIN) seluruh negara.… Continue reading