August 2025 – Page 41 – Thesundailymys

Three interviewed over fatal fall of three-year-old in Kota Damansara

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from three individuals regarding the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who fell from the sixth floor of a Kota Damansara apartment last Thursday. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar confirmed that the three individuals involved are the boy’s uncle, aunt, and the mother’s friend. The mother’s statement… Continue reading

Tiga kenderaan terbakar dipercayai perbuatan khianat di Melaka

MELAKA: Dua kereta dan satu motosikal terbakar dipercayai akibat perbuatan khianat di sebuah kediaman di Taman Bukit Katil Permai di sini semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Melaka Tengah ACP Christopher Patit berkata pihaknya menerima laporan mengenai kejadian kebakaran itu kira-kira 1.38 tengah hari menerusi panggilan kecemasan MERS 999. “Siasatan awal mendapati dua kereta jenis Perodua Bezza… Continue reading

KPKT encourages private developers to allocate land for PRR projects

TELUK INTAN: The Housing and Local Government Ministry encourages private developers to allocate land for constructing houses under the People’s Residency Programme. Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that a study will determine the suitability of land offered by developers for these affordable housing projects. “We are opening this opportunity to private housing developers, not only… Continue reading

GDPM Fest pastikan PMKS Sabah nikmati kemajuan teknologi kesihatan

KOTA KINABALU: Program Geran Digital PMKS MADANI Fest 2025 mencerminkan komitmen kerajaan untuk memastikan perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana dalam sektor kesihatan di Sabah tidak ketinggalan daripada arus kemajuan teknologi. Program GDPM bermatlamat memperkasakan penerapan penyelesaian teknologi masa hadapan dalam kalangan PMKS Sabah bagi membentuk ekosistem penjagaan kesihatan yang lebih cekap dan inklusif. “Pemilihan Sabah… Continue reading

Land & General off to strong start in 2026 financial year

PETALING JAYA: Property developer Land & General Bhd (L&G), reported a significantly improved performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1’26), with a profit attributable to owners of the company surging 177.8% to RM11.4 million from RM4.1 million in the same quarter last year. The strong earnings were driven by higher revenue contributions… Continue reading

Mobile ReproAlert launched to educate Malaysian youth on reproductive health

KUALA LUMPUR: An interactive educational vehicle called Mobile ReproAlert has been launched to provide reproductive health education to Malaysian youth. This initiative aims to prevent social issues including unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases through comprehensive outreach. The programme represents a collaboration between the Malaysian Muslim Medical and Health Practitioners Association and Sime Darby Foundation.… Continue reading

Pengalaman VR Planetarium Negara jadi angkasawan di PMR Negeri Sembilan

NILAI: Pengunjung Program MADANI Rakyat 2025 Negeri Sembilan mengalami sensasi seolah-olah berada di angkasa lepas melalui teknologi realiti maya di Planetarium Negara. Aktiviti Planet VR di Dataran Nilai memberikan pengalaman unik meneroka angkasa dengan visual dan kesan khas yang sangat nyata. Kanak-kanak merupakan antara yang paling teruja dengan peluang merasai suasana seperti berada di luar… Continue reading

Retiree loses RM2.5 million in online investment scam in Miri

KUCHING: A retiree in his 60s from Miri lost over 2.5 million ringgit after falling victim to an online investment scam. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim lodged a police report after realising he had not received any returns from the investment, despite making several payments in stages into the account provided… Continue reading

KPKM nilai cadangan KADA perkenal jenama beras Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) sedang menilai untung rugi cadangan Lembaga Kemajuan Pertanian Kemubu (KADA), untuk memperkenalkan jenama sendiri bagi beras keluaran Kelantan. Pengerusi KADA, Khalid Abdul Samad berkata cadangan itu telah dikemukakan kepada pihak kementerian dan kini dalam proses perbincangan sebelum sebarang keputusan dibuat. “KPKM sedang menilai sekiranya beras keluaran KADA… Continue reading

Konvoi motosikal Kembara Perpaduan Jalur Gemilang 2025 semarak patriotisme

IPOH: Konvoi bermotosikal menjadi platform menggelorakan semangat perpaduan antara masyarakat pelbagai lapisan dengan menjadikan Jalur Gemilang sebagai lambang penyatuan rakyat Malaysia. Perkara itu yang dilakukan lebih 300 peserta dengan kira-kira 150 motosikal yang menyertai Program Kembara Perpaduan Jalur Gemilang 2025, anjuran Pusat Komuniti Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Manjoi. Pegawai Khas Menteri Besar Perak di DUN… Continue reading

MRL plants 3,000 saplings in Bentong forest under Rail to Roots programme

KUANTAN: Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd has successfully planted three thousand saplings at the Lentang Permanent Forest Reserve in Bentong through its Rail to Roots conservation programme. The initiative began its first phase on 19 December with six hundred saplings planted, while the second phase involving two thousand four hundred saplings will commence progressively starting… Continue reading

40% topi keledar ditukar di PMR Nilai tidak patuh piawaian

NILAI: Sebanyak 40% topi keledar yang ditukar menerusi program Pertukaran Topi Keledar Percuma di Program MADANI Rakyat (PMR) di Dataran Nilai tidak mematuhi piawaian ditetapkan. Pengarah Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Negeri Sembilan Hanif Yusabra Yusuf berkata antara topi keledar dikesan tidak mematuhi piawaian ialah tiada cop SIRIM, retak, tiada span dan topi keledar separuh yang… Continue reading

Masakan Malaysia pilihan nombor satu di Osaka World Expo 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Masakan Malaysia diiktiraf sebagai pilihan paling popular dalam kalangan pelawat Osaka World Expo 2025 selepas mengungguli carta tinjauan khas Expo Gourmet. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz berkata pengiktirafan tersebut merupakan satu kejayaan besar memandangkan penilaian dilakukan oleh pengunjung tetap ekspo itu. “Pencapaian ini amat bermakna kerana… Continue reading

Gempa Segamat isyarat Malaysia perlu perkukuh kesiapsiagaan seismik

JOHOR BAHRU: Kejadian gempa bumi bermagnitud 4.1 di Segamat awal pagi ini disifatkan sebagai “isyarat awal” yang jelas bahawa Malaysia perlu memperkukuh pemantauan seismik, kesiapsiagaan bencana dan audit keselamatan struktur bangunan. Felo Akademi Sains Malaysia merangkap Timbalan Presiden Persatuan Struktur Keluli Malaysia (MSSA) Dr Azlan Adnan berkata gegaran pada 6.13 pagi itu dipercayai berpunca daripada… Continue reading

OCM considers lifting handball suspension for SEA Games participation

THE Olympic Council of Malaysia is considering lifting its suspension of the Malaysia Handball Federation, potentially enabling athletes and officials to participate in this year’s SEA Games in Thailand. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria stated that handball deserves a return to mainstream sports without penalising athletes for past federation issues. “Recently, we met… Continue reading

Syrian Kurds criticise transitional parliament selection as undemocratic

QAMISHLI: Syria’s Kurdish administration has condemned the upcoming selection process for a transitional parliament as fundamentally undemocratic following its postponement in Kurdish-controlled northern regions. Authorities delayed the parliamentary selection in Kurdish-held Raqa and Hasakeh provinces along with Druze-majority Sweida province citing security challenges. An election committee official stated the process could only proceed in territories… Continue reading

Malaysia to present net-zero strategy at APEC energy meeting in Busan

BUSAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and its role in regional energy cooperation. Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA),… Continue reading

Hainan activates highest alert as Typhoon Kajiki nears with 38m/s winds

HAIKOU: Hainan province has upgraded its emergency response to the highest level as Typhoon Kajiki approaches with maximum sustained winds of 38 metres per second. The typhoon was located approximately 210 kilometres southeast of Sanya at 8am Sunday and continues to strengthen while moving toward the southern coast. Authorities have successfully evacuated 20,728 individuals from… Continue reading

Berlin street renamed after African scholar despite legal challenge

BERLIN: A central Berlin street was officially renamed on Saturday despite a last-minute legal challenge, bidding farewell at an unveiling ceremony to a name marked by racist overtones. Berlin’s Mitte district, along with several civil initiatives, has long sought to rename Mohrenstrasse, as the term “Mohr” was historically used to describe people of African descent,… Continue reading

Pentagon plans to send troops to Chicago to fight crime, reports say

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is reportedly planning to deploy troops to Chicago, Illinois, to combat rising crime levels in the city. This potential mobilisation could involve at least several thousand National Guard members, according to officials cited in the report. The Washington Post newspaper report indicates that active duty troops might also be deployed as part… Continue reading

Sports Toto posts RM1.63b revenue, RM72.3m pre-tax profit for fourth quarter of FY25

PETALING JAYA: Sports Toto Bhd (SPToto) reported RM1.63 billion revenue for the fourth quarter of its financial year ended June 30, 2025 (current quarter), a slight decrease of 1.3% from RM1.65 billion registered in the previous year’s corresponding quarter. The group registered a pre-tax profit of RM72.3 million for the current quarter, a drop of… Continue reading

KPKT galak pemaju swasta serah tanah untuk Program Residensi Rakyat

TELUK INTAN: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan menggalakkan pemaju perumahan swasta menyerahkan tanah kepada kerajaan untuk dibangunkan Program Residensi Rakyat bermula tahun ini. Menteri berkenaan Nga Kor Ming berkata jika terdapat pemaju yang berminat menyerahkan tanah, kajian akan dilakukan bagi memastikan kesesuaian untuk dibina PRR. “Sekarang saya buka ruang ini kepada pemaju perumahan swasta bukan… Continue reading

Saifuddin Nasution: Kontroversi MyBurgerLab pengajaran jaga sensitiviti

TAIPING: Tindakan MyBurgerLab menamatkan perkhidmatan ketua pegawai operasinya, Andrew Chong kerana membuat kenyataan kontroversi yang menyentuh sensitiviti agama wajar dijadikan pengajaran kepada semua pihak. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata insiden berkenaan menunjukkan betapa pentingnya semua pihak memelihara tanggungjawab sosial dan sensitiviti dalam masyarakat majmuk di negara ini. “Ini menunjukkkan mereka (MyBurgerLab)… Continue reading

Melaka records RM855 million investment in Q1 2025, targets RM10 billion

MELAKA: The state recorded investments worth RM855.63 million in the first quarter of 2025 across strategic manufacturing and services sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh attributed this performance to strong Foreign Direct Investment and Domestic Direct Investment, which reached RM8.18 billion last year. “The state government is taking proactive steps through strategic developments… Continue reading

Canadian PM visits Kyiv for Ukraine independence day amid war

KYIV: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to mark Ukrainian independence day as world leaders push for an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. “On this Ukrainian Independence Day, and at this critical moment in their nation’s history, Canada is stepping up our support and our efforts towards a… Continue reading

PPM gagalkan cubaan seludup 11 kg syabu bernilai RM352,000 di Pulau Pinang

GEORGE TOWN: Pasukan Polis Marin (PPM) merampas lebih 11 kilogram (kg) syabu bernilai RM352,000 disyaki cuba diseludup keluar melalui perairan Pulau Pinang dalam satu operasi khas berhampiran Tanjung Gertak Sanggul, Teluk Kumbar di sini, Jumaat lepas. Komander Pasukan PPM Wilayah Satu Pulau Pinang ACP Rusley Che Ari berkata operasi pada 8.10 malam itu dijalankan sepasukan… Continue reading

Program Mekar Ihsan JPN bantu wanita Orang Asli terlantar dapat kad pengenalan

GUA MUSANG: Mastaliza Mulian, wanita Orang Asli suku Temiar, berjaya menukar kad pengenalan baharu melalui bantuan wakil Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara yang datang ke rumahnya di Pos Bihai. Bapanya Mulian Alok, 54 tahun, menjelaskan bahawa Mastaliza merupakan orang kurang upaya yang tidak berupaya berjalan dan sukar memahami percakapan orang. “Walaupun anak berusia 29 tahun, namun kami… Continue reading

300 pengunjung rebut peluang gunting rambut percuma di PMR N Sembilan

NILAI: Hampir 300 pengunjung tidak melepaskan peluang mendapatkan perkhidmatan gunting rambut percuma anjuran Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA) sepanjang Program MADANI Rakyat (PMR) 2025 Negeri Sembilan di Dataran Nilai. Pengarah RELA Negeri Sembilan Senin Sadie berkata sebanyak 20 petugas termasuk empat tukang gunting terdiri daripada ahli RELA memulakan tugas pada 9 pagi hingga 5 petang sejak… Continue reading

Milo Breakfast Day 2025 finale in Kedah draws 75,000 participants

ALOR SETAR: The 2025 Milo Breakfast Day celebration concluded in Kedah with a record 75,000 participants, capping off the brand’s 75th anniversary festivities. Milo Business Executive Officer Ng Su Yen stated that this year’s edition holds special significance as Milo celebrates its 75th anniversary of nourishing Malaysians. “With the anniversary theme ‘Then, Now and Forever… Continue reading

Fahmi Fadzil bantah pelantikan bekas tentera Israel oleh TikTok

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil membantah keputusan platform media sosial, TikTok untuk melantik seorang bekas anggota tentera Israel (IDF) sebagai pengurus kandungan kebencian di New York, Amerika Syarikat. Beliau berkata tindakan itu sebagai tidak sensitif dan tidak berintegriti daripada platform berkenaan, selain khuatir penggunaan algoritma untuk mengawal jenis kandungan bagi pengguna di Malaysia.… Continue reading

Fahmi slams TikTok over hiring of former Israeli soldier

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has strongly criticised TikTok for appointing a former Israeli Defence Forces soldier as its hate content manager in New York. He described the decision as insensitive and lacking integrity while raising concerns about potential algorithmic influence on Malaysian users. “After learning of the appointment, I immediately lodged an… Continue reading

Government Procurement Bill to criminalise breaches of procedures

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Procurement Bill will criminalise breaches of procurement procedures when tabled in Parliament next week. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed the bill includes provisions for legal action against non-compliant parties. “Under this bill, any party that violates procurement rules or tender procedures will be committing an offence under the… Continue reading

Kerajaan Johor saran masjid surau anjur solat hajat selepas gempa bumi

JOHOR BAHRU: Kerajaan Johor menyarankan semua masjid dan surau di negeri ini menganjurkan majlis doa selamat serta solat hajat berikutan kejadian gempa bumi kecil yang melanda Segamat pagi tadi. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal Agama Islam negeri Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid berkata arahan itu telah disampaikan kepada Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri Johor (JAINJ) bagi menggerakkan inisiatif… Continue reading

No telecoms disruption reported after Segamat and Kluang earthquakes

KULAI: The Communications Ministry has not received any reports of telecommunications disruption following the weak earthquake that struck Kluang and Segamat today. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching confirmed the ministry would continue monitoring the affected areas despite the absence of service complaints. “So far, we have not received any complaints of telecommunications service disruption,… Continue reading

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