August 2025 – Page 35 – Thesundailymys

Digital Minister appoints 13 MPs as Friends of Ministry to boost digital agenda

PUTRAJAYA: Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has appointed thirteen Members of Parliament as Friends of Ministry to enhance the national digital transformation agenda. The newly introduced initiative received Cabinet approval on 21 February following a proposal from the Government Backbenchers Club. Ganabatirau Veraman from Klang and Syerleena Abdul Rashid from Bukit Bendera are among the… Continue reading

Malaysia’s MP13 plan drives economic transformation through technology

KUALA LUMPUR: Technology adoption emerged as a central theme during Dewan Negara debates following the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan. Senator Datuk Ros Suryati Alang stated that MP13 creates significant opportunities for digital transformation and artificial intelligence development. She emphasised that drone technology, Internet of Things applications, and big data analytics have become essential… Continue reading

Federal Territories Department and police to enhance strategic cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Department and Royal Malaysia Police will enhance their strategic cooperation to ensure consistent protection for city residents. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa confirmed this commitment following a courtesy call from newly appointed Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadli Marsus. Dr Zaliha emphasised… Continue reading

Johor launches anti-bullying campaign across 1,195 schools simultaneously

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 1,195 schools across Johor implemented the state-level Anti-Bullying Campaign simultaneously today to ensure schools remain free from bullying and safe for learning and character development. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin stated this initiative forms part of the Johor Safe Zone programme aimed at ensuring peace, safety and… Continue reading

Malaysia and Singapore sign submarine rescue cooperation agreement

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have established a collaborative arrangement to strengthen their Submarine Emergency Escape and Rescue capabilities. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that this partnership would benefit both nations through shared expertise and equipment during emergencies. “We believe that collaboration with any country, such as Singapore, can help us in… Continue reading

Malaysia to announce targeted RON95 subsidy details by September 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will announce detailed implementation plans for targeted RON95 petrol subsidies by the end of September 2025. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan confirmed the timeline during a Special Chamber session in Parliament today. He stated that the current blanket subsidy policy has strained national finances while failing to benefit… Continue reading

MIC gesa komuniti India sertai Skim Jaminan Kredit Perumahan

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC menggesa komuniti India mengambil peluang dan segera menyertai Skim Jaminan Kredit Perumahan (SJKP) yang diumumkan kerajaan bagi membantu rakyat memiliki rumah pertama. Presidennya Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran berkata skim berkenaan penting khususnya bagi masyarakat India yang berdepan kesukaran mendapatkan pembiayaan akibat pendapatan tidak tetap. “Skim SJKP menawarkan pembiayaan sehingga RM500,000 yang merangkumi… Continue reading

Kerajaan Kedah nafi dakwaan 100,000 belia menganggur di negeri itu

ALOR SETAR: Kerajaan Negeri Kedah menafikan dakwaan sebanyak 100,000 belia di negeri itu menganggur seperti yang terkandung dalam memorandum Sekretariat Suara Anak Kedah. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Sumber Manusia negeri Wong Chia Zhen berkata data rasmi Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) Kedah menunjukkan kadar pengangguran menurun secara konsisten sejak dua tahun lepas. “Berdasarkan jumlah tenaga buruh Kedah sebanyak… Continue reading

Johor infrastructure unaffected by 4.1 magnitude Segamat earthquake

JOHOR BAHRU: All public infrastructure in Johor remains unaffected following a minor 4.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Segamat yesterday morning. State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh confirmed the stability of roads, bridges, and dams throughout the region. The Public Works Department and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage… Continue reading

Malaysia raih tiga gangsa di Kejohanan Boling Remaja Asia

PETALING JAYA: Skuad remaja negara terpaksa berpuas hati dengan tiga pingat gangsa pada Kejohanan Tenpin Boling Remaja Asia ke-22 di Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid. Malaysia membawa pulang gangsa menerusi acara berpasukan lelaki, berpasukan wanita serta acara All-Events lelaki. Dalam acara berpasukan lelaki, kuartet negara dibarisi Muhammad Danial Abu Samah, Wan Muhammad Zarif Ikram, Ethan… Continue reading

Dua lelaki ditahan polis sebar hantaran hasutan ugutan jenayah

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan dua lelaki disyaki terbabit dalam penyebaran hantaran berunsur hasutan dan ugutan jenayah melalui media sosial X. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman Datuk M Kumar berkata masing-masing yang berusia 37 dan 43 tahun ditahan Unit Siasatan Jenayah Terkelas Bahagian D5 JSJ Bukit Aman sejurus laporan polis diterima. “Hantaran itu dikesan semalam,… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat lulus RUU Bantuan Guaman dan Pembelaan Awam 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang Bantuan Guaman dan Pembelaan Awam 2025 yang bertujuan memperluas akses kepada keadilan serta menstruktur semula sistem bantuan guaman sedia ada supaya lebih cekap dan menyeluruh. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said berkata RUU itu akan memodenkan kerangka perundangan dengan merangkumi… Continue reading

MIC urges Indian community to use housing credit guarantee scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Congress has urged the Indian community to fully utilise the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme introduced by the government. MIC president Tan Sri S A Vigneswaran stated this initiative holds particular significance for Indian families who frequently encounter financing challenges due to irregular income patterns. He confirmed the scheme provides financing… Continue reading

Polis Johor rampas dadah RM2.6 juta dalam serbuan pangsapuri mewah

JOHOR BAHRU: Polis berjaya menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah yang menggunakan pangsapuri mewah sekitar daerah ini sebagai stor penyimpanan dan pembungkusan menerusi rampasan bahan terlarang bernilai RM2.6 juta dalam dua operasi khas minggu lepas. Ketua Polis Johor Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad berkata dalam empat serbuan berasingan pada 18 dan 20 Ogos, Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Johor… Continue reading

Filipino sentenced for sexual assault of minor granddaughter

KOTA KINABALU: A foreign worker from the Philippines has been sentenced to 36 years in prison term by the Sandakan Sessions Court following his guilty plea to charges involving the sexual assault of a minor family member. The 52-year-old defendant appeared before Sessions judge Zaini Fisher @ Fisal on Monday, where he admitted guilt to… Continue reading

Senator urges comprehensive 13MP housing initiatives in urban and rural areas

KUALA LUMPUR: The government must implement its 13th Malaysia Plan housing initiatives comprehensively across both urban and rural locations according to Senator Abun Sui Anyit. He stated that expanded programmes like the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme and Rent-to-Own Scheme should specifically benefit residents in remote areas including Sabah and Sarawak. The senator noted that the… Continue reading

Keputusan gali semula kubur pelatih Palapes UTM akan diketahui esok

SHAH ALAM: Keputusan sama ada kubur pelatih Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan (Palapes) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor Allahyarham Syamsul Haris Shamsudin boleh digali semula bagi membolehkan bedah siasat kedua dibuat, akan diketahui esok. Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Datuk Bhupindar Singh Gurcharan Singh Preet menetapkan tarikh itu selepas mendengar hujahan daripada tiga pihak iaitu Ketua Polis… Continue reading

Mechanic and housewife lose over RM500,000 to online scams

SIBU: A local mechanic and a housewife have collectively lost RM551,448 to two distinct online and telephone scams. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili confirmed that police reports were filed yesterday, with investigations initiated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. The mechanic, a man in his forties, was deceived after befriending a woman… Continue reading

Excavator driver killed in Simpang Pulai landslide during slope work

IPOH: A sixty-year-old excavator driver tragically lost his life after being buried alive in a landslide while conducting slope excavation works in Simpang Pulai earlier today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah confirmed that emergency services received a distress call regarding the incident at 1.52 pm. “Firefighters who… Continue reading

Haily secures RM50m Johor housing subcontract from Gadang unit

KUALA LUMPUR: Haily Group Bhd, one of the key players in Johor’s construction industry, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Haily Construction Sdn Bhd, secured a subcontract worth RM50.08 million from Mandy Corporation Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Gadang Holdings Bhd. The contract is for the construction and completion of a residential development situated in Gelang Patah,… Continue reading

Kedah denies claim of 100,000 unemployed youths in the state

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government has denied allegations that as many as 100,000 youths in the state are unemployed. State Human Resources Committee Chairman Wong Chia Zhen said official data from the Kedah branch of the Department of Statistics Malaysia showed that the state’s unemployment rate has been consistently declining over the past two years.… Continue reading

India central bank has not lost sight of growth objective, says chief

MUMBAI: India’s central bank remains focused on price stability while supporting economic growth, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Monday, adding that financial and price stability are enablers rather than obstacles to economic expansion. “We have not lost sight of our growth objective,“ Malhotra said in his speech at an annual banking conference in Mumbai, adding… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat passes Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat passed the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 today to expand access to justice and restructure the existing legal aid system for greater efficiency and inclusivity. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said stated that the bill seeks to modernise the… Continue reading

South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, upgrade economic relations

SEOUL: South Korea hopes to normalise relations with China that have been strained in recent years, a special envoy from Seoul told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday, and agreed to boost economic cooperation, Seoul’s foreign ministry said. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sent a special delegation led by former parliament speaker Park… Continue reading

Jho Low and Nik Faisal behind SRC conspiracy, Najib’s lawyer argues

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court heard that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, pursued his own agenda by leveraging SRC International Sdn Bhd or 1Malaysia Development Berhad for personal enrichment. Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee, representing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, submitted that Jho Low had planted agents… Continue reading

Orsted cash plan at risk as Trump government blocks US wind project

COPENHAGEN: Wind farm developer Orsted’s plan to raise much-needed capital is at risk following a U.S. order to halt construction of a near-complete project, and the Danish group’s share price could come under pressure on Monday, analysts said. Orsted said on Monday it would proceed with the planned rights issue despite the U.S. order and… Continue reading

PAC dedah isu kritikal pembatalan rizab tanah awam di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembatalan rizab tanah awam dan kawasan hijau yang telah diwartakan dalam Pelan Tempatan Kuala Lumpur dan diberi milik kepada pemaju merupakan isu kritikal yang menjejaskan kualiti hidup penduduk serta fungsi ekologi bandar. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kira-Kira Wang Negara Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin menyatakan situasi ini menunjukkan kelemahan dalam sistem perancangan pembangunan tanah di Kuala… Continue reading

Woman suffers severe burns in Tambun house fire involving three homes

IPOH: A woman suffered severe burns across nearly her entire body during a residential fire in Taman Perajurit, Ipoh Timur, near Tambun this morning. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency alert at 10.39 am and dispatched teams from Tambun, Meru Raya, and Ipoh stations to the scene. Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah, the department’s… Continue reading

Zii Jia’s comeback ends early at World Championships

MALAYSIAN badminton star Lee Zii Jia’s (pic) highly anticipated return to competitive action came to an early conclusion at the World Championships in Paris on Monday. The 27-year-old shuttler, currently ranked 52nd in the world, fell to South Korea’s Jeon Hyeok Jin (world No. 38) in straight sets during the men’s singles first round at… Continue reading

Oil prices climb after Ukraine attacks hit Russian energy sites

OIL prices rose on Monday after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russia, fanning concerns Russian oil supply could be disrupted, while expectations for a cut in U.S. interest rates buoyed the outlook for global growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 13 cents, or 0.19%, to $67.86 at 0656 GMT, and West Texas Intermediate… Continue reading

Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies across Australia amid diplomatic tensions

SYDNEY: Thousands of Australians participated in nationwide pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Sunday amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Israel and Australia. Organisers from the Palestine Action Group reported more than forty separate protests occurring across the country with significant gatherings in major state capitals. The group claimed approximately 350,000 attendees nationwide including an estimated 50,000 participants in… Continue reading

Alzafny Ahmad appointed new Negeri Sembilan police chief

SEREMBAN: Datuk Alzafny Ahmad has been officially appointed as the new Negeri Sembilan police chief effective immediately. The 49 year old commander of the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre replaces Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof, who has been reassigned to Bukit Aman’s Management Department as deputy director of Management (Administration). Alzafny expressed his commitment to… Continue reading

Wrongly deported migrant Abrego again faces possible removal to Uganda or Costa Rica

KILMAR ABREGO, the migrant whose wrongful deportation to El Salvador made him a symbol of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, has been summoned to appear before federal officials in Baltimore on Monday while facing the possibility of being deported again, this time to Uganda. Abrego, 30, was released from criminal custody in Tennessee… Continue reading

AS sumbang peralatan perubatan RM250,000 untuk Doktor Udara Sarawak

KUCHING: Pasukan Sokongan Awam-Tentera Amerika Syarikat di Malaysia telah menyumbangkan peralatan pemantauan perubatan kepada Perkhidmatan Doktor Udara Sarawak bagi memperkukuh akses kesihatan di kawasan pedalaman dan komuniti pribumi di negeri itu. Kedutaan AS di Kuala Lumpur dalam satu kenyataan pada Isnin berkata sumbangan itu, dengan kerjasama pembekal tempatan dan Jabatan Kesihatan Sarawak, merangkumi mesin ultrasound… Continue reading

Johor police bust drug syndicate, seize RM2.6 million in narcotics

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor police have smashed a drug distribution syndicate operating out of luxury apartments in the district, with seizures of illicit substances worth 2.6 million ringgit in two special operations. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said in four separate raids on August 18 and 20, the state Narcotics Crime Investigation Department also… Continue reading

Two men arrested for seditious tweets on X platform in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested two men for allegedly posting seditious content and criminal threats on social media platform X. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar confirmed the suspects aged thirty seven and forty three were detained by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit. “The posts were detected yesterday, involving the X application… Continue reading

MARDI diminta kaji ancaman keladi agas terhadap tanaman padi negara

KEPALA BATAS: Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan meminta Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia menjalankan kajian menyeluruh mengenai keladi agas yang mengancam tanaman padi. Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu berkata kajian itu penting bagi mencari kaedah sesuai dalam mengawal pembiakan rumpai berkenaan supaya tidak menjejaskan pertumbuhan padi dan seterusnya pengeluaran hasil… Continue reading

MARDI to study keladi agas weed control in Malaysian padi fields

KEPALA BATAS: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute has been asked to conduct a comprehensive study on keladi agas, a fast-spreading weed that poses a threat to padi cultivation in the country. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the study was vital to identify effective methods to curb the weed’s… Continue reading

Strategi Semikonduktor Nasional pacu syarikat tempatan dengan visi Made by Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Strategi Semikonduktor Nasional (NSS) bukan sahaja menumpukan usaha menarik pelaburan bernilai RM500 bilion, malah juga menyasarkan pewujudan syarikat tempatan berdaya saing berlandaskan visi “Made by Malaysia”. Timbalan Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Liew Chin Tong berkata menerusi NSS, kerajaan menetapkan pendekatan berbeza untuk syarikat Malaysia memacu inovasi. “Dahulu kita sebut ‘Made in Malaysia’,… Continue reading

FOMO dan kejuruteraan sosial punca kerugian RM1.12 bilion akibat penipuan

KUALA LUMPUR: Penipuan dalam talian terus berleluasa walaupun pelbagai amaran telah diberikan, dengan penipu menggunakan teknik manipulasi psikologi seperti kejuruteraan sosial dan rasa takut terlepas peluang (FOMO) untuk memerangkap mangsa. Faktor ini menyumbang kepada jumlah kerugian besar, dengan data Kementerian Dalam Negeri mendedahkan dalam tempoh enam bulan pertama tahun ini sahaja, rakyat Malaysia kehilangan RM1.12… Continue reading

Kelantan Customs foils rice smuggling attempts seizing 173 tonnes

PASIR MAS: The Kelantan Customs Department successfully prevented the smuggling of 173.35 tonnes of rice from a neighbouring country through coordinated operations in Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas and Jeli districts between July 15 and August 15. Its director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long stated that the rice seizure carried an estimated value of RM468,045… Continue reading

U Mobile and MRCA collaborate to digitalise Malaysia’s retail sector

PETALING JAYA: U Mobile, Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) as a corporate patron for the 2025/2026 term. This initiative will see U Mobile play a key role in accelerating the digitalisation of Malaysia’s retail sector. “U Mobile is pleased to partner MRCA to… Continue reading

Stronger action needed against bullying and sexual crimes involving children

SEREMBAN: The growing threat of bullying, abuse and sexual crimes involving children and adolescents must be addressed decisively through the collective efforts of all stakeholders, including educational institutions, communities and families. His Royal Highness, who is also the chairman of the Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), noted that despite the numerous programmes undertaken… Continue reading

Widespread protests held in Australia to support Palestinians

THOUSANDS of Australians joined pro-Palestinian rallies on Sunday, organisers said, amid strained relations between Israel and Australia following the centre-left government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state. More than 40 protests took place across Australia on Sunday, Palestine Action Group said, including large turnouts in state capitals Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The group said around… Continue reading

PPA Tour Asia bringing back-to-back Cups to Malaysia, Vietnam

TWO straight weeks of pure pickleball action is on the horizon, with PPA Tour Asia bringing back-to-back Cups to the region. Malaysia and Vietnam are set to host the biggest names and most hardcore fans, as pickleball continues to take over the continent’s courts. The action starts with the Malaysia Cup from Sept 24 to… Continue reading

Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli strike in Gaza: broadcaster

DOHA: Al Jazeera on Monday said one of its journalists was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, two weeks after the broadcaster lost six staff and freelancers in an attack. Mohammad Salama, a photojournalist and cameraman, was killed in an attack on a medical complex that left 14 people dead, the Qatar-based news network… Continue reading

Sultan Brunei berangkat tiba untuk lawatan negara ke Malaysia

SUBANG: Sultan Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah berangkat tiba di Malaysia bagi memulakan Lawatan Negara selama empat hari hingga Khamis atas undangan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. Pesawat khas membawa Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah bersama delegasi termasuk Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Mateen Bolkiah, menteri-menteri Kabinet serta pegawai kanan kerajaan Brunei mendarat di Pangkalan Udara Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia… Continue reading

RMK13 pacu ketersambungan serantau dan perkukuh ekonomi Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) memberi penekanan kepada pemerkasaan ketersambungan serantau dengan memperhebat penglibatan dan peranan Malaysia di pentas ekonomi dunia. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan pengukuhan ini termasuk melalui pelaksanaan Zon Ekonomi Khas Johor–Singapura (JS-SEZ), Grid Kuasa ASEAN, inisiatif ASEAN Connectivity by Rail dan Komuniti Pelepasan Sifar Asia (AZEC). “JS-SEZ merupakan… Continue reading

Malaysians lose RM1.12 billion to online scams in first half of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Online fraud remains rampant as scammers employ increasingly sophisticated psychological manipulation techniques to trap victims. Malaysians lost RM1.12 billion in the first six months of this year alone, equivalent to RM6.1 million lost every day due to digital frauds. A social media survey found many victims shared experiences of being scammed when buying… Continue reading

Selangor luaskan baucar buku RM200 kepada pelajar Tingkatan Enam

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan Selangor akan memperluaskan pemberian baucar buku Kita Selangor bernilai RM200 kepada pelajar Tingkatan Enam dengan agihan dijangka dilaksanakan sebelum akhir tahun ini. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari berkata inisiatif itu lanjutan daripada pemberian baucar buku tersebut yang sebelum ini hanya dikhususkan kepada mahasiswa kelahiran Selangor yang melanjutkan pelajaran ke universiti. “Dari… Continue reading