August 2025 – Page 49 – Thesundailymys

M’sian discovers eatery allegedly offered gifts in exchange for five-star reviews

IN today’s day and age, where many eatery reviews are published online, consumers mostly rely on these reviews to guide their food choices — often trusting glowing ratings as indicators of quality. A customer recently shared how they felt duped after spending a considerable amount on a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup, influenced by… Continue reading

563 companies probed over trade cartel involvement

PETALNG JAYA: The Malaysian Competitive Commission (MyCC) is investigating 563 companies suspected of being involved in trade cartel activities, with a particular focus on an alleged RM2.66 billion public procurement bid-rigging scheme, said the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. However, the ministry did not provide a timeline for the current investigations, nor did… Continue reading

Multiple tourists killed in New York state bus crash near Niagara Falls

NEW YORK: Multiple tourists were killed and others injured when a bus carrying more than 50 sightseers home from a visit to Niagara Falls crashed in New York state. Police said many of the passengers heading back to New York City were of Indian, Chinese and Filipino descent. State police spokesman James O’Callaghan told reporters… Continue reading

Trump names close political aide Sergio Gor as ambassador to India

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has appointed his close political aide Sergio Gor as the new United States ambassador to India. The 38-year-old Gor rose quickly in conservative politics to become one of the most powerful aides in the White House with responsibility for vetting approximately 4,000 appointees to ensure loyalty to Trump. Gor’s enemies include… Continue reading

Group proposes anti-bullying measures

GEORGE TOWN: Bullying in Malaysian schools is far more rampant than official figures suggest, said the Penang Hindu Association (PHA). Its president Datuk P. Murugiah said bullying has grown more widespread and severe, with new cases surfacing almost every week in the media. “We see bullying as a severe social problem that has an unfavourable… Continue reading

Trump threatens new tariffs on furniture imports with US probe

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on imported furniture while announcing a major investigation into the sector. “We are doing a major Tariff Investigation on Furniture coming into the United States,“ Trump stated on his Truth Social platform. The investigation will be completed within the next fifty days according to the US leader.… Continue reading

US Defence Intelligence Agency chief among latest military officers ousted

WASHINGTON: The head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency and two other senior officers are being removed in the latest series of military dismissals this year. Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as DIA director after the agency produced a preliminary assessment contradicting presidential claims about Iran strikes. The assessment stated US strikes… Continue reading

North Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near border

SEOUL: North Korea has accused South Korean troops of firing warning shots near their heavily fortified border this week. State media outlet KCNA reported the incident occurred on Tuesday as North Korean soldiers worked to permanently seal the border. Army Lieutenant General Ko Jong Chol called the shooting a serious provocation that risked raising tensions… Continue reading

Study needed on use of ex-military wardens at schools

PETALING JAYA: The government must carefully study whether the appointment of ex-military wardens at schools should be limited to problematic schools and boarding institutions, said experts. They cautioned that while the move to appoint such wardens at Maktab Rendah Sains Mara hostels is a step to curb bullying, it could risk creating an overly rigid… Continue reading

Property professionals key pillar of Malaysia’s economic growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Property professionals form a crucial pillar supporting Malaysia’s economic growth according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She described the valuation, estate agency and property management sector as an important professional services industry contributing significantly to national development. “Registered valuers and real estate agents play an important role in guiding and educating… Continue reading

Pahang Sultan visits RMAF fighter jet incident site, meets survivors

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah visited the Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet incident site at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport today. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Air Force chief General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris during the inspection according to a post on the Kesultanan… Continue reading

PM Anwar invites Malaysians to solidarity gathering for Gaza on Sunday

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended an open invitation to all Malaysians to participate in the Himpunan & Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza gathering at Dataran Merdeka this Sunday. This event aims to demonstrate national solidarity with the Palestinian people amid ongoing oppression by the Zionist regime. Anwar emphasised that the gathering… Continue reading

Profesional harta tanah tunjang penting ekonomi Malaysia – Lim Hui Ying

KUALA LUMPUR: Profesion penilaian, perejenan dan pengurusan harta tanah merupakan sektor perkhidmatan profesional yang penting serta menjadi antara tunjang utama dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi negara. Timbalan Menteri Kewangan Lim Hui Ying berkata profesional dalam bidang itu berupaya membantu meningkatkan keyakinan pengguna dalam membuat keputusan berkaitan harta tanah. “Para penilai dan ejen harta tanah berdaftar memainkan peranan… Continue reading

MITI kemas kini insentif pelaburan untuk sektor pembuatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri sedang mengemas kini rangka kerja insentif pelaburannya bagi sektor pembuatan untuk memastikan ia sejajar dengan hasil yang disasarkan. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industi Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abd Aziz berkata hasil ini termasuk meningkatkan kekompleksan ekonomi, mewujudkan peluang pekerjaan bernilai tinggi dan memperkukuh hubungan domestik. Beliau berkata kementeriannya… Continue reading

Polis sahkan serah surat panggilan saksi ke rumah penyanyi rap

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia mengesahkan beberapa pegawainya telah pergi ke kediaman seorang penyanyi rap untuk menyerahkan surat panggilan saksi. Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Fadil Marsus berkata tindakan itu dibuat mengikut Seksyen 111 Kanun Prosedur Jenayah susulan laporan ke atasnya oleh seorang lelaki berusia 33 tahun pada 31 Julai lepas. “Hantaran yang diterima pengadu… Continue reading

Police confirm serving witness summons to rapper in defamation case

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that officers visited a rapper’s residence to serve a witness summons for an ongoing investigation. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus stated this action was taken under Section 111 of the Criminal Procedure Code following a July 31 report. A 33 year old man filed the complaint after allegedly… Continue reading

Anwar ajak rakyat sertai himpunan solidariti Palestin di Dataran Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengajak rakyat Malaysia untuk bersama-sama menghadiri Himpunan dan Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza di Dataran Merdeka pada Ahad ini sebagai tanda solidariti terhadap perjuangan rakyat Palestin. Beliau berkata perhimpunan itu bukan sahaja simbol sokongan kepada saudara di Palestin yang terus dizalimi rejim Zionis, malah akan menjadi titik mula… Continue reading

Polis sahkan dua pelajar maut jatuh kondominium, siasat dakwaan buli

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Fadil Marsus mengesahkan dua insiden melibatkan pelajar institut pendidikan tinggi swasta di Setapak yang terjatuh dari sebuah kondominium di Persiaran Pertahanan, Taman Melati di sini pada Rabu lepas. Beliau berkata dalam insiden pertama pada 6.48 pagi, seorang pelajar wanita berusia 22 tahun dilaporkan terjatuh dari tingkat 22 dan… Continue reading

Tabung Haji buat laporan polis dan MCMC berikutan video hasutan

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji telah membuat laporan rasmi kepada pihak polis dan Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia berikutan penyebaran beberapa video berunsur fitnah dan hasutan di media sosial. TH menyatakan pihaknya memandang serius perkara itu dan sedang memantau rapat terhadap sebarang hantaran di media sosial sama ada video atau pautan yang cuba menghasut masyarakat… Continue reading

Health Ministry leads with first workplace guidelines

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has rolled out its first-ever Workplace Bullying Management Guidelines, making it the pioneer among government ministries to establish formal procedures for tackling bullying within its ranks. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who launched the initiative yesterday, said it marked a clear statement of the ministry’s “zero tolerance” towards bullying… Continue reading

Tabung Haji reports defamatory videos to police and MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji has lodged reports with the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission over the circulation of several defamatory and provocative videos on social media. The institution views the matter seriously and is closely monitoring social media platforms for any videos or links spreading false information that could damage its… Continue reading

Police investigate bullying claims after two college students’ deaths

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are looking into allegations of bullying and have confirmed the deaths of two private college students who fell from a condominium along Persiaran Pertahanan, Taman Melati here on Wednesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said that in the first incident at 6.48 am, a woman, 22, had fallen from the… Continue reading

Dr Wan Azizah receives honorary surgery fellowship from RCSEd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail received the Honorary Fellowship in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh today. The prestigious recognition acknowledges her decades of service in medicine and public life, including her advocacy for marginalised communities. Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Bandar Tun Razak… Continue reading

Khazanah welcomes PAC recommendations on FashionValet investment review

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on its (Khazanah) past investment in FashionValet and the broader approach to domestic venture capital (VC) investments, as part of its overall mandate and mission in advancing Malaysia. Khazanah had explained its domestic VC strategy in its sessions… Continue reading

Gulf Coast hurricane risks rising 20 years after Katrina, scientist warns

MUNICH: The Gulf Coast of the United States faces growing hurricane vulnerability two decades after Katrina’s devastation according to a new scientific review. Meteorologist Marc Bove from German reinsurer Munich Re documented increasing landfall risks for major hurricanes in the region. His analysis indicates that post-Katrina flood defense systems will gradually lose effectiveness over time.… Continue reading

France confirms talks between Iran and European powers next week

PARIS: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Friday that talks would be held next week between Iran and European powers over Iran’s nuclear programme. “We just had an important call involving my colleagues David Lammy, the Germany foreign minister, and Kaja Kallas with our Iranian counterpart regarding the nuclear program and the sanctions against… Continue reading

SEA Deaf Games: Bowler Mohd Firdaus clinches gold

AFTER decades of waiting, national bowler Mohd Firdaus Mohamad finally realised his lifelong dream today by clinching the men’s singles gold medal at the 2025 SEA Deaf Games at the Jaya Ancol Bowling Centre here. His victory with a score of 1,302 pinfalls was not only a personal achievement but also the sweetest moment of… Continue reading

Ukrainian attack suspends Russian oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia

KYIV/BUDAPEST: Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia could be suspended for at least five days after a Ukrainian strike on a facility in Russia, Hungarian and Slovakian officials said on Friday, in a widening of the fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure,… Continue reading

MFL launches campaign to reject bullying culture in Malaysian footbal

THE Malaysian Football League has launched its ‘We Reject Bullying Culture’ campaign as a proactive measure against the increasingly concerning bullying issue. MFL expressed sadness and concern about bullying incidents causing both physical and deep emotional impacts on victims. “As such, the MFL has taken the initiative as a sign of joint commitment to reject… Continue reading

MAF veterans receive RM1.13 million in entrepreneurial grants since 2023

TAWAU: A total of 225 Malaysian Armed Forces veterans have received benefits from the Rural Entrepreneurship Enhancement Support grant totalling RM1.13 million since 2023. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari stated that these veterans form part of the 1,975 participants in the MAF Veteran Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme nationwide. “The Ministry of Defence through PERHEBAT is planning… Continue reading

Masjid Jamek and Pasar Seni LRT extend hours for Gaza solidarity event

KUALA LUMPUR: The operating hours of the Masjid Jamek and Pasar Seni LRT stations will be extended until 1 am tomorrow and on Sunday in conjunction with the “Malam Himpunan dan Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza” programme at Dataran Merdeka here. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) announced in a statement that additional staff will be… Continue reading

HRD Corp launches MADANI Graduate Scheme for workforce development

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resource Development Corporation has unveiled the MADANI Graduate Scheme to strengthen graduate development skills while supporting employers in enhancing workforce productivity. This initiative allows registered employers to channel part of their levy contributions into structured training and industry exposure programmes. HRD Corp chief executive officer Dr Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan stated… Continue reading

Perak to present vape sales ban working paper next month

IPOH: A comprehensive working paper proposing a ban on electronic cigarette or vape sales in Perak will be presented at the State Executive Council meeting early next month. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan confirmed the working paper would focus on restricting local authorities from issuing vape… Continue reading

BYD to open electric vehicle plant in Tanjong Malim by 2026

TANJONG MALIM: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD will establish a production plant in Tanjong Malim with operations scheduled to commence in 2026. Perak Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee confirmed the project’s first phase will cover 60 hectares of land. He stated the investment will generate thousands of employment opportunities… Continue reading

Sibu AADK arrests 16 in drug raids targeting addiction hotspots

SIBU: The Sibu National Anti-Drug Agency conducted raids on five known drug addiction hotspots around town during “Ops Perdana” last night. Sixteen individuals suspected of drug abuse involvement were arrested in the operation. All detainees, aged between 24 and 49, subsequently underwent urine screening tests. “Fourteen people tested positive for drugs based on urine screening… Continue reading

ERL offers 50% KLIA Transit discount for National Day 2025 in Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd is offering a special KLIA Transit fare promotion for Malaysia’s 68th National Day celebrations in Putrajaya. Passengers can enjoy a 50% discount on return tickets from any station to Putrajaya and Cyberjaya stations during the promotion period. This promotion excludes travel to KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 according… Continue reading

Sabah expects 50,000 at National Day parade with scooter riders debut

KOTA KINABALU: Approximately 50,000 attendees are anticipated for the Sabah-level National Day 2025 celebrations along Jalan Tun Fuad Stevens on 31 August. Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun confirmed that Sabah Day festivities will follow on the same evening with diverse and engaging programmes. The National Day parade will include 157 contingents from schools, higher learning institutions,… Continue reading

Three Penang eateries closed for poor hygiene and rat droppings

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council has ordered three eateries to close immediately for fourteen days due to unsatisfactory hygiene levels and the discovery of rat droppings in multiple areas. All three premises inspected during last night’s integrated operation were subjected to immediate closure effective from yesterday until third September. The operation was carried… Continue reading

MATRADE dan kerajaan Selangor perkukuh kerjasama melalui Hari Eksport 2025

SHAH ALAM: Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (MATRADE) dan kerajaan Selangor memperkukuh kerjasama melalui penganjuran Hari Eksport Selangor 2025 edisi ketiga pada Isnin dan Selasa ini. Program dua hari itu dijangka menghimpunkan lebih 200 usahawan dan syarikat terutama perusahaan mikro kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) daripada pelbagai sektor industri di negeri itu. MATRADE dalam kenyataan memaklumkan… Continue reading

Sarawak transformasi sektor perumahan dengan sistem dan dasar baharu

KUCHING: Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak komited untuk mentransformasi sektor perumahannya melalui penerapan sistem dan dasar baharu termasuk penggunaan meluas teknologi Sistem Binaan Berindustri (IBS) serta mekanisme pembiayaan yang diperbaharui bagi perumahan mampu milik. Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg berkata pembaharuan ini penting bagi memastikan penyediaan perumahan yang berkualiti, efisien dan mampan di Bumi… Continue reading

WITEX dan WCAF 2025 perkukuh kerjasama serantau ekonomi halal ASEAN

PETALING JAYA: Penganjuran Ekspo Pelancongan dan Perdagangan Islam Sedunia (WITEX) serta Festival Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Dunia (WCAF) 2025 menyediakan peluang penting untuk mengukuhkan kerjasama serantau, menyelaras strategi ekonomi halal ASEAN selain meletakkan rantau ini sebagai destinasi utama pelancongan Islam serta industri kreatif. Setiausaha Politik Kanan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin berkata WITEX… Continue reading

BYD buka kilang EV di Tanjong Malim, pengeluaran bermula 2026

TANJONG MALIM: Konglomerat multinasional BYD akan membuka kilang pengeluaran kenderaan elektrik di bandar ini dengan pengeluaran dijangka bermula pada 2026. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelancongan, Industri, Pelaburan dan Pembangunan Koridor Perak Loh Sze Yee berkata fasa pertama projek itu akan melibatkan kawasan seluas 60 hektar dan dijangka mewujudkan ribuan peluang pekerjaan dalam sektor pembuatan serta penyelidikan dan… Continue reading

JPMorganChase bayar penyelesaian RM1.4 bilion kepada kerajaan Malaysia berkaitan 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan Malaysia dan JPMorganChase telah mencapai penyelesaian lengkap mengenai semua perkara berkaitan 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) dengan bank Amerika Syarikat itu membayar RM1.4 bilion (330 juta dolar AS) kepada Akaun Amanah Pemulihan Aset Malaysia. “Perjanjian penyelesaian itu menyelesaikan semua tuntutan sedia ada dan berpotensi serta mengikat kedua-dua pihak daripada sebarang tuntutan atau litigasi… Continue reading

225 veteran ATM terima geran keusahawanan lebih RM1 juta di Tawau

TAWAU: Seramai 225 veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia telah menerima manfaat daripada geran Sokongan Pengukuhan Keusahawanan Luar Bandar berjumlah RM1.13 juta sejak tahun 2023. Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari menyatakan mereka merupakan sebahagian daripada 1,975 veteran ATM yang mengikuti Program Pemerkasaan Usahawan Veteran ATM di seluruh negara. “Kementerian Pertahanan melalui PERHEBAT merencana pelbagai pengisian bagi program… Continue reading

Bekas anggota polis kekal hukuman penjara 15 tahun sumbang mahram adik ipar

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Rayuan mengekalkan hukuman penjara 15 tahun dan tiga sebatan terhadap seorang bekas anggota polis yang melakukan sumbang mahram dengan adik iparnya. Panel tiga hakim dipengerusikan oleh Datuk Azman Abdullah, yang bersidang bersama-sama Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan dan Datuk Noorin Badaruddin, membuat keputusan tersebut selepas menolak rayuan lelaki berusia 32 tahun itu terhadap sabitan… Continue reading

Kerajaan adakan pemukiman khas selaras SOP tangani buli secara menyeluruh

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan akan mengadakan pemukiman khas dalam masa terdekat bagi menyelaras prosedur operasi standard (SOP) mengatasi kes buli secara menyeluruh. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil menjelaskan bahawa langkah ini diambil susulan pindaan Seksyen 507 Kanun Keseksaan yang berkuat kuasa Julai lepas. Jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI itu berkata ia susulan pindaan Seksyen 507 Kanun Keseksaan yang berkuat… Continue reading

50,000 hadiri sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 di Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Seramai 50,000 orang dijangka hadir bagi memeriahkan Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 Peringkat Negeri Sabah yang akan diadakan di Jalan Tun Fuad Stevens di sini pada 31 Ogos ini. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Induk Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Sabah 2025 Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun berkata turut diadakan pada hari sama ialah Hari Sabah pada sebelah… Continue reading

Kertas kerja haramkan jualan vape di Perak dibentang September

IPOH: Kertas kerja berhubung pengharaman penjualan rokok elektronik atau vape di Perak dijangka dibentangkan dalam Mesyuarat Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri (MMK) awal September ini. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Sumber Manusia, Kesihatan, Hal Ehwal Masyarakat India dan Integrasi Nasional negeri A. Sivanesan berkata perkara itu telah dibincangkan beberapa kali sebelum ini dan langkah tersebut akan memfokuskan kepada sekatan… Continue reading

Johor mother describes son’s trauma after school bullying incidents

JOHOR BAHRU: A ten-year-old boy who was bullied at a school here is now dealing with the severe trauma as he and his family try to deal with the terrible ordeal. The boy’s mother, Siti Suhana Misdi, 40 said her fourth child, who had a cheerful disposition, was struggling hard to cope with the impact… Continue reading

Sarawak to transform housing sector with new systems and policies

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to transforming its housing sector through new systems and policies, including widespread Industrialised Building System technology adoption and revamped affordable housing funding mechanisms. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated these reforms are crucial for delivering quality, efficient and sustainable housing throughout the state. “In keeping with… Continue reading