August 2025 – Page 44 – Thesundailymys

Aubameyang scores twice as Marseille beat Paris FC 5-2 after chaotic week

PIERRE-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Marseille overcame a week of turmoil with a 5-2 victory over Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The Gabon striker won an early penalty converted by Mason Greenwood before doubling Marseille’s lead just past the midway point in the first half at the Velodrome. Newly-promoted Paris FC hit back… Continue reading

Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump to advocate for Gaza children

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdogan has formally requested her American counterpart Melania Trump to demonstrate equal concern for Palestinian children in Gaza as she has shown for Ukrainian children. In a letter delivered on Saturday, Erdogan specifically asked the US First Lady to write directly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealing for mercy… Continue reading

Nigerian air force kills over 35 jihadists near Cameroon border

LAGOS: Nigeria’s air force confirmed it eliminated more than 35 jihadists during Saturday raids targeting militant fighters gathering near the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The operation followed an attempted attack on Nigerian ground troops by the militant fighters in the border region. This air strike represents the latest military action against a resurgence of attacks in Nigeria’s… Continue reading

Ten Hag’s Leverkusen lose Bundesliga debut, Dortmund collapse late

BAYER Leverkusen suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Hoffenheim in new coach Erik ten Hag’s Bundesliga debut on Saturday. The former Manchester United boss took over from Xabi Alonso during the summer and oversaw a radically restructured side after several high-profile exits. Leverkusen took the lead after six minutes when Jarell Quansah, who arrived from… Continue reading

Israeli rival proposes unity government to secure Gaza hostage release deal

TEL AVIV: Former Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to establish a unity government with opposition members to facilitate the release of hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu’s current coalition relies on far-right partners who oppose ending the conflict and negotiating with Hamas following the group’s October 2023 attack on Israel.… Continue reading

Indian community not neglected by Madani govt, says MP

KUALA LUMPUR: Jelutong MP R.S.N. Rayer said the Madani government has not turned its back on the Indian community, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim consistently pressing his Cabinet to prioritise their socioeconomic challenges. He said while some problems faced by the community remain unresolved, Anwar’s administration has shown commitment via programmes aimed at… Continue reading

De Bruyne scores on Napoli debut in 2-0 Serie A opening win at Sassuolo

KEVIN De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut as the Serie A champions started their title defence with a straightforward 2-0 win at promoted Sassuolo on Saturday. The headline signing of the summer transfer window in Italy opened his account for Napoli in the 57th minute when his free-kick swept in from the left flank… Continue reading

Russia captures two Donetsk villages as Ukraine summit hopes fade

KYIV: Russian forces have captured two additional villages in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, intensifying military pressure as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict falter. Moscow’s defence ministry announced the seizure of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk via Telegram on Saturday, marking further incremental gains in the grinding offensive. The capture of Kleban-Byk advances Russian troops closer to… Continue reading

UN declares famine in Gaza as Palestinians face catastrophic food crisis

GAZA CITY: Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Saturday. AFP footage from Gaza’s largest city showed women and young children among the chaotic jostle of dozens clamouring and shouting for food. One young boy used his hands to scrape a few leftover grains… Continue reading

North Korea tests new air defence missiles amid border tensions with South

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the test-firing of two new air defence missiles according to state media reports on Sunday. The Korean Central News Agency stated that Saturday’s test demonstrated the missiles’ superior combat capability without providing technical details. KCNA reported the operation and reaction mode is based on unique and… Continue reading

Arsenal beat Leeds 5-0 but lose Saka and Odegaard to injury

VIKTOR Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step-up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates. However, victory came at a cost for Mikel Arteta as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard hobbled off injured just eight days before Arsenal’s trip to… Continue reading

Man City stunned by Spurs as Arsenal thrash Leeds in Premier League

MANCHESTER City’s revamped squad displayed familiar defensive weaknesses during a surprising 2-0 home defeat against Tottenham on Saturday. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scored just before half-time for the visitors, handing new manager Thomas Frank a perfect start with two wins from his opening league matches. City’s four-year reign as Premier League champions ended dramatically… Continue reading

No foul play in death of students: Police

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the two students of a private university who fell to their deaths at a condominium area just hours apart is suspected to have been a victim of bullying. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said police have initiated investigations into the alleged bullying and have confirmed the separate incidents occurred… Continue reading

Malaysian chess players win gold at SEA Deaf Games with family support

MALAYSIAN chess player Loo Pin Xie has won the gold medal in the standard category at the SEA Deaf Games 2025. The twenty-year-old athlete credits his mother Ng Kwi Chuan for her unwavering support throughout his journey. Ng resigned from her computer engineering job when Pin Xie was seven years old to focus fully on… Continue reading

J-KOM ready to promote Johor development projects via social media

MUAR: The Community Communications Department (J-KOM) stands ready to act as an intermediary for promoting Johor’s development projects through various media platforms. Director-General Datuk Ismail Yusop stated that the department’s current approach prioritises social media to effectively engage younger audiences. “It is J-KOM’s duty to inform about such developments,” he told Bernama after the Jauhar… Continue reading

Lorry breakdown smoke causes 12-vehicle chain collision, one dead

MUAR: A stationary lorry emitting thick smoke triggered a devastating chain collision involving twelve vehicles on the North-South Expressway this morning. The incident occurred at KM129.9 of the southbound PLUS highway when a broken-down lorry stopped in the emergency lane began billowing blinding smoke. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz confirmed receiving the… Continue reading

Johor allocates RM3.87 million to support and empower Orang Asli community

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government has announced nine initiatives to support and empower the Orang Asli community with a total allocation of RM3.87 million. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip confirmed these measures in a Facebook post today. The initiatives include one-off cash aid of RM200 for 5,041… Continue reading

Teen killed in Banting crash supported family after father’s illness

BANTING: A grieving mother revealed her teenage son had shouldered financial responsibility for his family after his father became bedridden due to health issues. Roszainida Hassan, 40, said her late son Muhammad Danish Shamsul Shahrizan, 16, never complained about earning extra income after school to support the family. The family faced additional challenges last year… Continue reading

Sabah wins overall title at 65th MSSM Athletics Championship

SABAH emerged as the overall champions of the 65th Malaysian Schools Sports Council Athletics Championship after collecting 19 gold, 22 silver, and 17 bronze medals. The contingent received the championship challenge trophy, a Milo-sponsored accompanying trophy, and 1,500 ringgit worth of vouchers sponsored by Clamor. Deputy Secretary-General of the Education Ministry Datuk Wan Hashim Wan… Continue reading

Sri Lanka opposition says ex-leader jailed to stop comeback

COLOMBO: Opposition parties in Sri Lanka accused on Saturday the government of jailing the country’s former president over fears he could return to power. Former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, 76, who lost the last presidential election in September to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was remanded in custody Friday on charges of misusing state funds for foreign travel.… Continue reading

Iranian forces kill six militants in the southeast, state media says

DUBAI: Iranian security forces shot dead six militants in a clash in southeastern Iran on Saturday, a day after five police officers were killed by armed rebels in the restive region, the official news agency IRNA reported. Iran’s southeast has been the scene of sporadic clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants… Continue reading

Kerajaan Sabah mahu bangunkan Pulau Banggi dalam pelbagai sektor

PULAU BANGGI: Kerajaan Sabah berhasrat membangunkan Pulau Banggi dalam pelbagai sektor terutamanya pelancongan dan ekonomi. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor menyatakan kerajaan negeri merancang untuk merapatkan hubungan dengan negara jiran melalui perdagangan barter di bawah Kawasan Pertumbuhan ASEAN Timur Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Filipina (BIMP-EAGA). “Kalau ada perdagangan barter dengan negara jiran yang tidak jauh dari sini, ia… Continue reading

Belon udara panas tarikan utama Karnival Sumud Nusantara 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Belon udara panas menjadi antara aktiviti yang mencuri tumpuan ramai pengunjung Karnival Sumud Nusantara 2025 di padang Dataran Merdeka. Pengunjung berpeluang menaiki belon udara panas yang diikat dengan bayaran 20 ringgit bagi dewasa dan 15 ringgit bagi kanak-kanak bermula lewat petang hingga malam ini dan dari 2 hingga 5 petang esok. Pengarah Malam… Continue reading

Polis siasat dakwaan cubaan culik kanak-kanak lelaki di Melaka

MELAKA: Polis Melaka sedang menyiasat dakwaan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki bahawa dirinya cuba diculik seorang lelaki bertopeng yang menaiki van putih ketika dalam perjalanan pulang ke rumahnya di Kampung Paya Ikan di sini, pada 15 Ogos lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Melaka Tengah ACP Christopher Patit berkata laporan itu dibuat di sini pada hari sama kejadian didakwa… Continue reading

Sate Kajang diisytihar makanan warisan negeri Selangor

KAJANG: Sate Kajang hari ini diisytihar sebagai Makanan Warisan Negeri Selangor antara lain sebagai usaha memastikan khazanah gastronomi itu terus dipelihara, diwarisi generasi demi generasi serta menjadi identiti kulinari kebanggaan negeri. Majlis pengisytiharan itu disempurnakan oleh Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin sempena penganjuran Karnival 1001 Rasa Sate di sini. Exco Perumahan dan Kebudayaan Negeri… Continue reading

Aceh bersiap sedia lancar laluan feri baharu ke Pulau Pinang

JAKARTA: Wilayah Aceh di Indonesia bakal melancarkan laluan terus feri baharu dari Pelabuhan Krueng Geukueh di Muara Satu ke Pulau Pinang, Malaysia – langkah yang dijangka dapat merancakkan perdagangan, pelancongan dan hubungan ekonomi rentas sempadan. Gabenor Aceh Muzakir Manaf yang lebih dikenali sebagai Mualem, berkata persiapan sedang dijalankan di pelabuhan itu menjelang pelancaran yang dirancang.… Continue reading

Pengunjung PMR 2025 teruja pegang senjata tentera sebenar

NILAI: Pengunjung Program MADANI Rakyat (PMR) 2025 Negeri Sembilan khususnya kanak-kanak dan remaja tidak melepaskan peluang beraksi sebagai anggota tentera termasuk memegang senjata yang digunakan pasukan keselamatan itu. Amirul Hakim Yusaini Amer, 21, berkata dia teruja dapat memegang mesingan buat kali pertama dan kagum dengan kecekapan petugas keselamatan negara mengendalikan senjata seberat lebih 10 kilogram… Continue reading

Malaysia perjuang Palestin tanggungjawab moral spiritual umat Islam

KUALA LUMPUR: Perjuangan membela Palestin bukan sekadar berlandaskan simpati, sebaliknya merupakan tanggungjawab moral dan spiritual umat Islam bagi menolak kezaliman daripada terus berleluasa, kata Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Beliau berkata Malaysia sejak dahulu dikenali sebagai suara moral dunia dalam memperjuangkan Palestin. “Dasar luar negara kita berpaksikan… Continue reading

New e-commerce bill to define roles and include online affiliates

KUCHING: A new e-commerce regulation bill will introduce clearer definitions for all involved parties, including online marketing affiliates, to establish fairer and more comprehensive rules. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh stated that industry engagement sessions highlighted the necessity to distinguish affiliates from sellers under current legislation. “Previously,… Continue reading

Russia captures two villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk region amid ongoing conflict

MOSCOW: Russian forces have captured two additional villages in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, according to Moscow’s defence ministry. The ministry announced on Telegram that its troops seized control of Sredneye and Kleban-Byk on Saturday. This latest advance increases military pressure on Ukrainian defences as ground fighting continues in the embattled eastern region. Russian forces are… Continue reading

Zelenskiy says Global South should push Russia toward peace

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that countries of the Global South should push Russia toward making peace in its war with Ukraine, including by helping bring Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. “I reaffirmed my readiness for any format of meeting with the head of Russia. However, we see that… Continue reading

Kajang Satay declared Selangor heritage food with unique identity

KAJANG: Kajang Satay has been officially declared a Selangor State Heritage Food to ensure this culinary treasure continues to be preserved for future generations. Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin officiated the declaration ceremony during the Karnival 1001 Rasa Sate Kajang 2025 event. Selangor State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah confirmed… Continue reading

Melaka police investigate alleged child kidnap attempt in Kampung Paya Ikan

MELAKA: Melaka police are investigating allegations that a boy was nearly abducted by a man in a white van while cycling home in Kampung Paya Ikan here on 15 August. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the report was made by the 12-year-old victim, who is a primary school student in Jalan Datuk… Continue reading

Easyjet flight does U-turn after passenger tries to enter cockpit

LYON: A passenger suffering from delirium tried to break into the cockpit of an Easyjet flight from France to Portugal, forcing the jet to return to Lyon airport, police and the company said Saturday. The man was subdued by other passengers and restrained until the jet landed again, French police said. The Easyjet flight, going… Continue reading

Takrif ‘Affiliate’ lebih jelas dalam rang undang-undang E-Dagang baru

KUCHING: Penggubalan rang undang-undang khusus untuk mengawal selia e-dagang akan turut merangkumi takrifan lebih jelas terhadap pihak yang terlibat, termasuk kumpulan pemasaran dalam talian secara ‘affiliate’ bagi memastikan peraturan yang digubal lebih adil dan menyeluruh. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh berkata hasil sesi libat urus bersama pemain… Continue reading

UK’s Farage sets out plan for ‘mass deportation’ of asylum seekers

LONDON: Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage set out plans on Saturday for “mass deportations” of migrants who have crossed the English Channel on small boats if his Reform UK party forms Britain’s next government. In an interview with Saturday’s edition of The Times newspaper, Farage said he would withdraw Britain from the European Convention on… Continue reading

Trump crime crackdown deploys troops in Washington’s safest sites

WASHINGTON: Hundreds of National Guard soldiers in military fatigues and combat boots mingled with tourists, posed for selfies, and treated themselves to ice cream from food trucks on Thursday along Washington’s National Mall, one of the safest parts of America’s capital. On occasion an angry local would hurl verbal abuse at them, but the soldiers… Continue reading

France summons Italian ambassador over challenge to Macron on Ukraine

PARIS: France summoned the Italian ambassador after Italy’s deputy prime minister challenged the French president for suggesting that European soldiers be deployed in Ukraine in a post-war settlement, a French diplomatic source said on Saturday. Asked earlier this week to comment on French President Emmanuel Macron’s appeals to deploy European soldiers in Ukraine after any… Continue reading

Malaysia’s moral responsibility to defend Palestine, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending Palestine represents both a moral and spiritual responsibility for Muslims rather than merely an act of sympathy. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar emphasised this duty as a fundamental rejection of tyranny. He stated that Malaysia has long been recognised as the moral voice of… Continue reading

Sabah plans Pulau Banggi development with tourism and barter trade focus

PULAU BANGGI: The Sabah government intends to develop Pulau Banggi across multiple sectors, with a special emphasis on tourism and economic growth. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stated that the state government aims to strengthen regional ties through barter trade within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area. “Barter trade with our neighbours not far… Continue reading

Tech progress must serve people, not just markets, says MOSTI

TAWAU: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is committed to ensuring that technological development delivers tangible benefits to grassroots communities and is not solely driven by market forces. Deputy Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said this objective is being pursued through the Social Innovation Trail Programme, led by Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (YIM), which… Continue reading

NADI centres boost democratic literacy and youth leadership nationwide

KUALA SELANGOR: National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) nationwide provide an effective platform for public education on democratic processes. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul stated that NADI centres can serve as reference points for School Parliament and Youth Parliament programmes through parliamentary collaboration. “This initiative aligns with NADI’s role as a community hub for… Continue reading

Malaysian youth bowlers Ethan and Muhammad Aiman win Asian gold

CHEERS erupted at the national bowling camp today as the combination of Ethan Damien Goh and Muhammad Aiman Syahin struck Malaysia’s first gold at the 22nd Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships. The tournament held in Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid saw Ethan and Muhammad Aiman blaze through the lanes by smashing 2,696 pinfalls for gold… Continue reading

Penagih dadah perlu dilayan sebagai pesakit bukan penjenayah – Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertubuhan Ikatan Komuniti Selamat menggesa supaya pendekatan lebih berperikemanusiaan dan berasaskan bukti dalam menangani penagihan dadah, dengan menekankan bahawa mereka yang terjebak perlu dilayan sebagai pesakit dan bukannya penjenayah. Mengulas mengenai pindaan undang-undang berkaitan dadah yang berkuat kuasa semalam, Pengerusi pertubuhan itu Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye berkata ketagihan dadah pada asasnya ialah… Continue reading

MCMC siasat video fitnah Tabung Haji di media sosial

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) telah memulakan siasatan susulan laporan yang dibuat oleh Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) berikutan penyebaran beberapa video berunsur fitnah serta hasutan di laman sosial. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil memaklumkan MCMC telah mengesahkan menerima laporan berkenaan dan siasatan dibuat di bawah Seksyen 233 Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998… Continue reading

M’sian employee alleges Macbook gifted at annual dinner was only an empty box

WHILE annual dinners and employee rewards are meant to foster a sense of appreciation and morale, a recent story shared by a Malaysian employee paints a different picture of how such gestures can be used to manipulate appearances rather than recognise genuine contributions. An employee working in a small company for the past three years… Continue reading

Hormati Jalur Gemilang sebagai lambang kebanggaan negara – PM

SEREMBAN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata Jalur Gemilang perlu dihormati sebagai lambang kebanggaan negara dan tidak menjadikan ia sebagai alat yang memanaskan suhu perpecahan antara kaum. Beliau berkata jika wujud kesilapan melibatkan Jalur Gemilang, pihak yang bertanggungjawab perlu mengambil tindakan sewajarnya tidak kira sama ada jabatan kerajaan atau swasta. “Bulan ini bulan merdeka,… Continue reading

Laporan kejadian tanah runtuh di Ayer Itam sedang disiapkan, tiada runtuhan susulan – Exco

GEORGE TOWN: Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Pulau Pinang bersama pihak berkuasa terlibat dalam proses menyiapkan laporan kejadian tanah runtuh di Jalan Paya Terubong, Ayer Itam, Khamis lepas. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Infrastruktur, Pengangkutan dan Digital negeri Zairil Khir Johari berkata laporan berkenaan akan menjadi rujukan kepada semua pihak bagi merangka langkah pembaikan jangka panjang, sekali gus memastikan… Continue reading

Karnival Sumud Nusantara 2025 bawa pengalaman VR Gaza di Dataran Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR: Penggunaan teknologi realiti maya (VR) membolehkan pengunjung Karnival Sumud Nusantara 2025 di Dataran Merdeka di sini, memahami dengan lebih mendalam kesengsaraan, kesedihan dan kemusnahan dialami rakyat Gaza. Tinjauan Bernama mendapati pengunjung pameran interaktif 3D Gaza Time Tunnel yang menggunakan teknologi VR itu ada yang menitiskan air mata, selepas memperoleh pengalaman umpama berada di… Continue reading

Malaysia dominates SEA Deaf Games athletics with 10 gold medal sweep

MALAYSIA achieved a historic clean sweep in athletics at the SEA Deaf Games 2025 by winning all ten available gold medals. The national contingent exceeded expectations by capturing eight silver medals and two bronze medals alongside their golden haul. This dominant performance established Malaysia as the premier athletics nation within Southeast Asia’s deaf sporting community.… Continue reading