August 2025 – Page 45 – Thesundailymys

Cooperatives key to eco-tourism and agriculture development in communities

KOTA BELUD: Rural communities should leverage the cooperatives movement to drive economic development through tourism and agriculture sectors. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick explained that cooperatives serve as the best platform for rural entrepreneurship. He stated that government support and aid would enable local communities to compete with major companies. “We have… Continue reading

Three-year-old boy dies after falling from sixth-floor apartment

KUALA LUMPUR: A three-year-old boy has died after falling from the sixth floor of a Kota Damansara apartment on Thursday afternoon. Members of the public discovered the unconscious child on a pedestrian walkway and alerted authorities at 4.42 pm. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar confirmed medical personnel pronounced the victim dead at the… Continue reading

No further movement detected at Ayer Itam landslide site, report underway

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Public Works Department (JKR), the Geotechnical Division of the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG) are preparing a detailed report on the recent landslide along Jalan Paya Terubong, Ayer Itam. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the report will guide… Continue reading

Home Minister says unintentional flag error should not be overhyped

BANDAR BAHARU: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the recent unintentional inverted Jalur Gemilang incident should not be exaggerated or create public apprehension about displaying the national flag. He confirmed that police would act according to the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 and the Minor Offences Act 1955… Continue reading

Spanish Equipo Kern Pharma replaces Cofidis in Le Tour de Langkawi 2025

SPANISH ProTeam Equipo Kern Pharma will replace the withdrawn French WorldTeam Cofidis in the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi 2025. Race organisers confirmed the substitution after Cofidis officially pulled out from the event last Thursday. Chief Operating Officer of the LTdL 25 Secretariat Emir Abdul Jalal expressed confidence that the competitive level would remain high… Continue reading

577 Indian entrepreneurs benefit from RM50 million BRIEF-i financing boost

KUALA LUMPUR: The Bank Rakyat Indian Entrepreneur Financing (BRIEF-i) programme has successfully supported 577 Indian entrepreneurs through an additional RM50 million funding allocation. Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan revealed that 482 recipients were micro-entrepreneurs while 95 involved small and medium enterprises. “Although BRIEF-i is a financing programme, it plays an… Continue reading

1R1JG initiative expands to industrial clusters for National Month

PUTRAJAYA: The 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang initiative has been extended to industrial clusters to enhance National Month celebrations nationwide. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali will officially launch the expanded programme tomorrow at a Papar petrol station in Sabah. Information Department National Policy Publications Division director Mohd Sabri Abdullah… Continue reading

Dua pegawai TUDM terlibat dalam insiden pesawat dalam keadaan baik

KUANTAN: Dua pegawai Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) yang terlibat dalam insiden kemalangan pesawat pejuang F/A-18D Hornet di Lapangan Terbang Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah di sini pada Khamis dilaporkan berada dalam keadaan stabil dan baik. Panglima Tentera Udara Jeneral Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris berkata juruterbang Mejar Mohamad Azhar Alang Kamarudin, 34, dan jurusensor senjata… Continue reading

Jualan Agro MADANI Perlis catat jualan RM1.7 juta, jimat RM550,000

KANGAR: Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA) Perlis merekodkan jualan bernilai RM1.7 juta menerusi 118 penganjuran Jualan Agro MADANI melibatkan 250 usahawan, dengan penjimatan kos sara hidup pengguna dianggarkan sebanyak RM550,000 setakat ini. Pengarah FAMA Perlis Mohd Anzara Azizan berkata program itu dilaksanakan di 30 outlet pemasaran FAMA di seluruh negeri, termasuk Pasar Tani, Agrobazaar Rakyat,… Continue reading

Famous for his catchphrase “Apa Celop Toq,” Tai now sells Toq’s RM5 nasi ‘bungkus’

PETALING JAYA: The catchphrase “Apa celop toq” once took Malaysia by storm, especially among the youth around 2011. Fast forward to today, the man behind the iconic line, Taiyuddin Bakar, or Tai, 42, has taken on a new role where he sells nasi bungkus for just RM5 a pack. A recent Facebook post by user… Continue reading

85 kes kehadiran penguat kuasa asing di perairan negara sejak 2021

BANDAR BAHARU: Sebanyak 85 kes kehadiran penguat kuasa asing di perairan negara telah direkodkan bagi tempoh antara 2021 hingga Julai tahun ini. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail menyatakan bahawa agensi penguatkuasaan dari negara jiran turut memasuki kawasan perairan Malaysia. “APMM (Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia) uruskan dengan minta mereka tidak berada dalam perairan… Continue reading

LTDL 2025: Pasukan Sepanyol Equipo Kern Pharma ganti Cofidis

KUALA LUMPUR: Pasukan ProTeam Sepanyol, Equipo Kern Pharma akan mengisi kekosongan ditinggalkan pasukan berstatus WorldTeam dari Perancis, Cofidis yang menarik diri daripada Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2025 bulan depan. Perkembangan itu disahkan Ketua Pegawai Operasi (COO) Sekretariat LTdL25 Emir Abdul Jalal yang memaklumkan Cofidis telah menghubungi pihak penganjur untuk menarik diri Khamis lepas. “Walaupun… Continue reading

Man allegedly caught stealing from disabled woman, forced to return cash

A man was allegedly caught stealing from a disabled woman in the Masjid India area in Kuala Lumpur, but was later made to return the stolen cash by a local man. In a viral video posted by the Malaysian man, the alleged thief was seen being grabbed by what appeared to be his shirt collar… Continue reading

Jumlah kontinjen Malaysia ke Sukan SEA Thailand diketahui bulan depan

PUCHONG: Jumlah rasmi atlet dan pegawai yang akan terbabit dalam Sukan SEA Thailand hujung tahun ini akan diumumkan pada 1 Sept. Presiden Majlis Olimpik Malaysia (MOM) Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria memberi bayangan bahawa jumlah itu dijangka lebih besar berbanding edisi terdahulu di Kemboja, memandangkan Malaysia akan mengambil bahagian dalam 49 jenis sukan. “Kita yakin… Continue reading

MCMC investigates slanderous video against Tabung Haji, warns public

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched an investigation into defamatory videos circulating on social media against Tabung Haji. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the probe follows an official report filed by the pilgrimage fund’s board. “MCMC has confirmed receiving the report and an investigation is being conducted under Section 233… Continue reading

Perlis FAMA records RM1.7 million sales through Agro MADANI programme

KANGAR: The Perlis Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority recorded 1.7 million ringgit in transactions through 118 Agro MADANI Sales programmes involving 250 entrepreneurs. Consumer savings on cost of living expenses reached 550,000 ringgit through these initiatives as of today. Director Mohd Anzara Azizan stated that sales were conducted through 30 FAMA marketing outlets across the state.… Continue reading

Anwar demands transparent defence procurement to prevent graft

SEREMBAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim declared that Malaysia’s defence procurement system must operate with complete transparency and remain free from corrupt practices. He emphasised that past military acquisitions often enabled companies and agents to secure excessive profits at the nation’s expense. Anwar noted that these practices resulted in significant national losses and weakened… Continue reading

MDEC hosts ASEAN Digital Content Summit 2025 in Johor to boost creative economy

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Digital, through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), will host the ASEAN Digital Content Summit (ADCS 2025) from September 2 to 4 at Persada Johor International Convention Centre here, aiming to boost Southeast Asia’s creative digital economy and position Johor as a regional hub. Organised with the Johor State Government under… Continue reading

Anwar calls for respect of Jalur Gemilang as national symbol

SEREMBAN: The Jalur Gemilang must be respected as a symbol of national pride and not turned into a tool that fuels racial division, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that if any mistake involving the Jalur Gemilang occurs, the responsible party must take appropriate action, whether in a government department or the… Continue reading

577 usahawan India terima manfaat program pembiayaan BRIEF-i Bank Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Penambahan dana sebanyak 50 juta ringgit bagi Program Pembiayaan Bank Rakyat Indian Entrepreneurship Financing-i (BRIEF-i) telah berjaya memberikan impak signifikan kepada komuniti usahawan India. Seramai 577 penerima telah mendapat manfaat daripada program ini setakat ini. Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Seri R. Ramanan berkata daripada jumlah itu, seramai 482 penerima terdiri… Continue reading

Penunggang motosikal maut dalam nahas tiga kenderaan di Ipoh

IPOH: Seorang penunggang motosikal maut manakala tiga lagi cedera dalam nahas membabitkan tiga kenderaan di Jalan Perdana Taman Desa Meru, Meru Raya, di sini tengah hari tadi. Pemangku Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat (JBPM) Perak Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 12.21 tengah hari dan tiba di lokasi seminit kemudian.… Continue reading

RMAF aircraft crash: Two crew members in good condition – Chief of Air Force

KUANTAN: Two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) officers involved in the F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet crash at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport here on Thursday night are reported to be in stable and good condition. Chief of Air Force Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said the pilot, Maj Mohamad Azhar Alang Kamarudin, 34, and… Continue reading

Perolehan ketenteraan perlu telus, bebas rasuah – Anwar

SEREMBAN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bahawa sistem perolehan, khususnya dalam sektor pertahanan negara perlu dilaksanakan dengan penuh ketelusan dan bebas daripada sebarang amalan rasuah atau komisen yang boleh membebankan negara. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata sebelum ini, perolehan aset ketenteraan sering menjadi ruang kepada syarikat dan ejen untuk mengaut keuntungan berlebihan… Continue reading

Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel after meal

ISTANBUL: Two Dutch teenagers were found deceased in their Istanbul hotel room with their father hospitalised in a state of shock. Turkish media reported the incident on Saturday with initial suspicion falling on a restaurant meal the family had consumed. The boys aged 15 and 17 were discovered at a hotel in the Fatih district… Continue reading

Berlin’s ‘Moors’ Street’ renamed after years of controversy

Spain’s wildfires almost vanquished: official

MADRID: Spain has almost beaten back wildfires that have swept across the country this month, killing four people and ravaging huge swathes of land, the head of its civil protection and emergencies service said Saturday. “There are fewer of them, and the end is a lot nearer,“ the official, Virginia Barcones, told state television network… 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

Pakistan lake formed by mountain mudslide threatens ‘catastrophic’ floods

PESHAWAR: A 7-km (4-mile) lake in northern Pakistan, created by a mountain mudslide, is threatening to burst and unleash potentially “catastrophic” floods downstream, officials warned on Saturday. The mud flow descended into the main Ghizer River channel and blocked it completely on Friday, creating the lake in Gilgit Baltistan province, the National Disaster Management Authority… Continue reading

Pakistan lake formed by mountain mudslide threatens ‘catastrophic’ floods

Coca-Cola exploring sale of Costa Coffee, Sky News reports

U.S. SOFT DRINKS company Coca-Cola is working with investment bank Lazard to review options, including a potential sale, of British coffee chain Costa, which it acquired in 2018 for over $5 billion, Sky News reported on Saturday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Coca-Cola, Costa, and Lazard did not immediately respond to requests for… Continue reading

Anwar says delegating powers to Parliament shows government accountability

NILAI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the MADANI government has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability by transferring more authority to Parliament. He highlighted the tabling of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2023 as a key example of this devolution of power. “Which government is willing to hand over… Continue reading

Jalan utama Putrajaya ditutup sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Jalan raya di sekitar kawasan core island Putrajaya akan ditutup kepada kenderaan persendirian mulai 6 petang 29 Ogos sehingga tamat perbarisan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan pada 31 Ogos ini. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata penutupan itu bagi membolehkan persiapan terakhir dilakukan untuk sambutan Hari Kebangsaan tahun ini yang akan berlangsung di Dataran Putrajaya. Beliau… Continue reading

Malaysia to send larger contingent to 2025 SEA Games in Thailand

THE Olympic Council of Malaysia will finalise the official number of athletes and officials for the 2025 SEA Games on September 1. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria confirmed the contingent would be larger than the previous edition in Cambodia due to participation in forty nine sports. “We believe the whole contingent, including athletes… Continue reading

Putrajaya roads to close for National Day parade from August 29

KUALA LUMPUR: Roads surrounding Putrajaya Core Island will prohibit private vehicle access from 6 pm on August 29 until the National Day parade concludes on August 31. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced this closure to facilitate final preparations for the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. He confirmed that full rehearsals would occur from… Continue reading

Malaysia records 85 foreign enforcement cases in waters since 2021

BANDAR BAHARU: Malaysia recorded 85 cases of foreign enforcement presence in its national waters between 2021 and July this year. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) handled these incidents by advising neighbouring countries’ enforcement agencies against encroachment. He also revealed that five armed robbery cases and… Continue reading

Kanak-kanak tiga tahun maut terjatuh dari tingkat enam pangsapuri

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berumur tiga tahun maut selepas terjatuh dari tingkat enam sebuah pangsapuri di Kota Damansara di sini, Khamis lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar berkata mangsa ditemukan di laluan pejalan kaki oleh orang awam yang kemudian menghubungi polis pada 4.42 petang. Beliau berkata mangsa disyaki terjatuh dari tingkat… Continue reading

Malaysia launches RM2 billion national armoured vehicle plant in Negeri Sembilan

SEREMBAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched Malaysia’s first armoured vehicle manufacturing plant owned by Mildef International Technologies in Sendayan today. The two billion ringgit facility represents a significant investment in strengthening national defence infrastructure and expanding production capabilities. Anwar emphasised that local companies like Mildef can substantially reduce reliance on expensive foreign military… Continue reading

Kerajaan MADANI serah kuasa kepada Parlimen bukti ketelusan – Anwar

NILAI: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menegaskan komitmen Kerajaan MADANI terhadap prinsip ketelusan dan kebertanggungjawaban melalui penyerahan kuasa yang lebih banyak kepada Parlimen. Beliau berkata langkah itu termasuk pembentangan Rang Undang-undang Kewangan Awam dan Tanggungjawab Fiskal 2023 yang memerlukan Menteri Kewangan mengemukakan unjuran pertumbuhan serta pelan menurunkan kadar hutang negara untuk kelulusan… Continue reading

Jalur Gemilang reaches Gua Musang Orang Asli villages in 200 km convoy

GUA MUSANG: Flying the Jalur Gemilang serves as both a symbol of independence and a unifying bridge connecting remote communities with the National Day spirit. This sentiment was shared by over 5,000 Orang Asli residents across four remote settlements who received 2,000 national flags through a special four-wheel drive convoy. The “Kembara Merdeka Be Ades… Continue reading

Fahmi denies Facebook claims, police report lodged over defamatory post

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has denied issuing any instructions or statements as alleged in a Facebook post by Datu Bentan Alamin. He stressed that the post is defamatory, and police reports as well as a complaint to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been lodged against the account owner. “I… Continue reading

Sukan SEA Pekak 2025: Malaysia sapu bersih 10 emas olahraga

JAKARTA: Kem olahraga negara menamatkan cabaran Sukan SEA Pekak 2025 dengan penuh bangga apabila menyapu bersih kesemua 10 pingat emas yang dipertandingkan selain turut merangkul lapan perak dan dua gangsa. Kejayaan luar biasa itu bukan sekadar menobatkan Malaysia sebagai kuasa besar olahraga pekak Asia Tenggara, malah meniupkan rasa bangga seluruh rakyat apabila Jalur Gemilang terus… Continue reading

Tiga RUU KPKT termasuk Akta 672 akan dibentang di Dewan Negara

KOTA BHARU: Tiga rang undang-undang pindaan di bawah Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan yang telah diluluskan di Dewan Rakyat dijangka dibentangkan pada sidang Dewan Negara minggu depan. Tiga RUU itu adalah Akta Jalan, Parit dan Bangunan 1974 (Akta 133), Akta Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal dan Pembersihan Awam 2007 (Akta 672) serta Akta Kerajaan Tempatan 1976 (Akta… Continue reading

M’sian woman raises alarm over ‘spicy water’ sambal at Osaka Expo

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians and nasi lemak are like teh tarik and roti canai, the two just goes together. This national dish isn’t just food; it’s an identity, a source of pride, and arguably a unifying force stronger than any political slogan. Some would argue that mocking nasi lemak could almost spark a nationwide protest. What… Continue reading

Anwar lancar kilang Mildef, perkukuh Industri Pertahanan Negara

SEREMBAN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini merasmikan fasiliti baharu kilang pembuatan kenderaan perisai nasional pertama milik Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (Mildef) di Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. Fasiliti dengan anggaran pelaburan RM2 bilion itu bertujuan memperkukuh infrastruktur pertahanan negara serta meningkatkan kapasiti pengeluaran secara signifikan, dan dijangka beroperasi sepenuhnya pada suku pertama 2026.… Continue reading

BMC edar 300 Jalur Gemilang semarak semangat patriotisme rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Kelab Motosikal Bernama (BMC) mengedarkan 300 Jalur Gemilang kepada pengguna jalan raya menerusi Kembara Jalur Gemilang yang bermula di Plaza Tol Gombak seawal 7.30 pagi hari ini, sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha menyemarakkan sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan. Program yang disertai 20 penunggang motosikal pelbagai kapasiti enjin itu menyaksikan penyertaan aktif warga dan bekas petugas Pertubuhan… Continue reading

Bolsonaro denies dreaching house arrest, slams police

BRASÍLIA: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s lawyers denied Friday that he violated restrictions imposed for his detention during his trial over an attempted coup, and accused police of “discrediting” him, according to a document submitted to the Supreme Court. The far-right former president is accused of plotting to cling onto power after losing the 2022… Continue reading

Bolsonaro denies dreaching house arrest, slams police

India says trade negotiations with US are still going on

MUMBAI: India’s foreign minister said on Saturday that trade negotiations with U.S. are still going on but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend. Indian goods face additional U.S. tariffs of up to 50%, among the highest imposed by Washington, due to its increased purchases of Russian oil. A 25% tariff has already… Continue reading

Fan Bingbing to be conferred Datukship for promoting Melaka tourism

PETALING JAYA: Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is reportedly set to receive a Datukship, becoming the third international celebrity to be conferred the title. Other celebrities who have received the honour include Shah Rukh Khan and Jackie Chan. The X-Men: Days of Future Past star will be awarded the Datukship at an investiture ceremony during the… Continue reading