August 2025 – Page 5 – Thesundailymys

Israel identifies body of hostage Idan Shtivi retrieved from Gaza

ISRAEL identified the body of hostage Idan Shtivi, recovered from the Gaza Strip in a military operation this week that retrieved the remains of two hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday. Netanyahu’s office had announced on Friday the retrieval of Ilan Weiss’s body along with the remains of another hostage, whose identity… Continue reading

Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca as Atletico drop points

REAL MADRID secured their third consecutive La Liga victory with a 2-1 comeback win against Real Mallorca on Saturday. Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Alaves, marking their third straight match without a win this season. Vedat Muriqi gave Mallorca a surprise lead at the Santiago Bernabeu before Arda Guler and Vinicius… Continue reading

Putin expected in Tianjin for summit hosted by China

TIANJIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to land in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday to attend a summit hosted by counterpart Xi Jinping with around 20 other world leaders. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit will be held in the port city until Monday, days before a massive military parade in the… Continue reading

Sinner battles into US Open last 16 as Gauff sets up Osaka clash

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence alive with a hard-fought four-set victory over Denis Shapovalov on Saturday. Sinner rallied from a set down to secure a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 win as he attempts to become the first man to retain the title since Roger Federer in 2008. The world number… Continue reading

Joao Neves hat-trick inspires PSG to 6-3 victory over Toulouse

JOAO NEVES delivered a spectacular hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain maintained their flawless start to the French Ligue 1 season with a commanding 6-3 away victory over Toulouse. Ousmane Dembele contributed two penalties while Bradley Barcola also found the net for the dominant visitors. Charlie Cresswell, Yann Gboho and Alexis Vossah all scored consolation goals for… Continue reading

RM72 billion allocated for higher education

PETALING JAYA: The government has allocated over RM72 billion to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation, demonstrating its commitment to making higher education accessible to all Malaysians. Higher Education Deputy Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said for this effort to continue, a sustainable financing model is needed to support future generations of students. He said any… Continue reading

Prime minister of Yemen’s Houthi government killed in Israeli strike

THE prime minister of Yemen’s Houthi-run government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike on the capital Sanaa, the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council said on Saturday, in the first such attack to kill senior officials. A number of others were wounded in Thursday’s strike, Mahdi al-Mashat added, without providing… Continue reading

Efforts to cut fiscal deficit not made at expense of people’s welfare: Anwar

SERDANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said despite efforts to narrow the country’s fiscal deficit, allocations for the states and the welfare of the people will continue to see an increase. “Some people may feel uneasy whenever I mention that the government inherited more than RM1 trillion in debt, but this is the reality.… Continue reading

Gig Workers Bill 2025 hailed as landmark protection for Malaysia’s gig workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared the newly passed Gig Workers Bill 2025 a significant gift for all Malaysian youth and workers within the gig economy sector. He stated that this legislation provides a clear definition of the gig industry while offering formal recognition and stronger social protections for workers. Anwar… Continue reading

Tang Jie-Ee Wei make history as first Malaysians in world mixed doubles final

NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have created history by becoming the first Malaysian representatives to reach the final of the BWF World Championships. The world number four pair silenced the home crowd at Adidas Arena by defeating French opponents Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue in straight sets. They secured… Continue reading

Orang Asli woman dies after lorry veers into stall in Simpang Pulai

IPOH: An Orang Asli woman died after being crushed under a bonded lorry which veered into a stall on Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands at Jalan Kampung Pos Slim this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah confirmed his department received an emergency call at 3.16 pm. A team… Continue reading

Sabak Bernam student stable after dormitory fall, shows positive response

SHAH ALAM: A Form Three student who fell from the third floor of a dormitory in Sabak Bernam remains in stable condition with positive progress. Selangor Public Health and Environment Executive Councillor Jamaliah Jamaluddin confirmed the student continues receiving treatment in Sungai Buloh Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. She stated that medical staff successfully completed an… Continue reading

Malaysia hockey team beats South Korea 4-1 to reach Asia Cup Super Four

MALAYSIA secured their place in the Super Four round of the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup with a commanding 4-1 comeback victory over South Korea today. The Speedy Tigers delivered another impressive performance at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in India, overcoming an early deficit to claim their second consecutive win. South Korea took… Continue reading

Diskaun 50% saman trafik PDRM bermula 31 Ogos melalui MyBayar

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Dalam Negeri bersama Polis Diraja Malaysia melancarkan Kempen Diskaun Saman Kebangsaan dengan tawaran pengurangan saman trafik sebanyak 50 peratus bermula 31 Ogos sehingga 16 September ini. Kempen dengan kerjasama MyDigital ID ini hanya sah untuk pembayaran melalui aplikasi MyBayar PDRM menggunakan log masuk MyDigital ID. “Semua rakyat dipelawa mengambil tawaran keemasan pengurangan saman… Continue reading

Seruan kibarkan Jalur Gemilang dengan bangga sempena Hari Kebangsaan

KUALA LUMPUR: Seluruh rakyat Malaysia diseru mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang dengan penuh bangga sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-68, selain memperkukuh semangat persaudaraan antara satu sama lain. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata hakikatnya, kemerdekaan dikecapi negara sehingga ke hari ini, tidak akan mampu dipertahankan tanpa rakyat yang bersatu padu, hidup harmoni, dan… Continue reading

RUU Pekerja Gig 2025 hadiah untuk seluruh pekerja industri gig – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyifatkan Rang Undang-Undang Pekerja Gig 2025 yang diluluskan di Dewan Rakyat sebagai hadiah kepada golongan muda serta seluruh rakyat Malaysia yang terlibat dalam sektor berkenaan. Beliau menerusi hantaran di Facebook berkata RUU berkenaan memberi takrifan yang lebih jelas kepada profesion industri gig, termasuk pengiktirafan, jaringan sosial yang… Continue reading

Tang Jie-Ee Wei cipta sejarah mara ke final beregu campuran dunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Beregu campuran negara Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei mencipta sejarah baharu dalam badminton Malaysia dengan mara ke pentas akhir Kejohanan Badminton Dunia. Pencapaian ini menjadikan mereka sebagai wawasul sulung beregu campuran Malaysia ke final kejohanan dunia selepas rekod sebelumnya hanya separuh akhir pada tahun 2006. Pasangan ranking keempat dunia itu menunjukkan prestasi cemerlang… Continue reading

Wanita Orang Asli maut dilanggar lori terbabas di Simpang Pulai

IPOH: Seorang wanita Orang Asli maut selepas dilanggar sebuah lori bonded atau tertutup yang terbabas di Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands, dekat Kampung Pos Slim petang tadi. Pemangku Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Perak Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 3.16 petang dan sepasukan anggota dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Simpang… Continue reading

EU urges US to reconsider ban on Palestinian officials at UN assembly

COPENHAGEN: European Union foreign ministers have urged the United States to reconsider its decision not to allow Palestinian officials to take part in the United Nations General Assembly in New York. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the diplomatic appeal following a meeting of ministers in the Danish capital Copenhagen. Kallas also announced she… Continue reading

EU urges US to reconsider ban on Palestinian officials at UN assembly

Iraq drought uncovers 40 ancient tombs in Mosul Dam reservoir

KHANKE: Archaeologists have discovered forty ancient tombs in drought-affected Iraq after water levels receded in the country’s largest reservoir. The tombs are believed to be over two thousand three hundred years old and were found at the edges of the Mosul Dam reservoir in the Khanke region of Duhok province. “So far, we have discovered… Continue reading

Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 amid VAR controversy in Premier League clash

CHELSEA secured a controversial 2-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday after two major VAR decisions went against the visitors. Fulham were harshly denied a first half opener when Josh King’s strike was ruled out after VAR deemed Rodrigo Muniz’s accidental collision with Trevoh Chalobah was a foul. Chelsea took the lead… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah cipta sejarah mara ke final Kejohanan Badminton Dunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Beregu wanita utama negara Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah mencipta sejarah sebagai wakil sulung Malaysia mara ke pentas akhir Kejohanan Badminton Dunia. Pasangan ranking kedua dunia itu menewaskan pasangan Jepun Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida di Adidas Arena dalam perlawanan separuh akhir penuh dramatik. Pearly-Thinaah bangkit selepas tewas set pertama untuk menundukkan gandingan pilihan ketiga dunia dengan keputusan… Continue reading

Anggota jemaah menteri seru rakyat kukuh perpaduan hargai pejuang

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan jemaah menteri melalui media sosial masing-masing hari ini mengucapkan Selamat Hari Kebangsaan ke-68 yang akan disambut esok kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia, serta berharap sambutan kali ini akan lebih mengukuhkan perpaduan rakyat. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata kemerdekaan bukan sekadar bebas daripada penjajahan, tetapi juga kebebasan untuk membina negara yang adil,… Continue reading

Pengiran Aidil, Zaidatul Husniah juara acara 200m Terbuka Malaysia 2025

KANGAR: Alet muda negara Pengiran Aidil Auf Hajam dan ratu pecut kebangsaan Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli mengungguli acara 200 meter (m) lelaki dan wanita pada hari kedua Kejohanan Olahraga Terbuka Malaysia 2025 di Stadium Tuanku Syed Putra di sini, hari ini. Pengiran Aidil, 20, yang mewakili Sabah, menamatkan larian dengan catatan 21.42 saat(s) untuk meraih emas,… Continue reading

Pahang peruntuk RM2.5 juta sediakan buku rujukan pelajar 2024

PEKAN: Kerajaan Pahang memperuntukkan RM2.5 juta bagi membekalkan buku rujukan dan latihan kepada 23,784 pelajar sekolah menengah seluruh negeri pada tahun ini. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail berkata kemudahan itu disediakan kepada pelajar yang bakal menduduki peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dan Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM).… Continue reading

PNB diminta utamakan kepentingan nasional, Bumiputera dalam pelaburan Prolintas

KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) diminta meletakkan kepentingan nasional dan Bumiputera sebagai pertimbangan utama dalam membuat sebarang keputusan berhubung semakan strategik terhadap pelaburannya dalam kumpulan Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas). Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata selaku institusi yang diamanahkan untuk menjaga kepentingan nasional dan Bumiputera, PNB perlu mengekalkan peranan serta… Continue reading

Flick hopeful Barcelona’s Lopez will stay amid Chelsea transfer links

BARCELONA coach Hansi Flick expressed confidence that midfielder Fermin Lopez would remain at the club despite reported interest from Chelsea. Spanish media reports suggest the 22 year old is considering leaving the club where he developed before making his debut in the 2023/24 campaign. Flick acknowledged he could not be certain about Lopez’s future amid… Continue reading

Man City face De Bruyne’s Napoli in Champions League opener

MANCHESTER CITY will face an immediate reunion with former star Kevin De Bruyne when they host his new club Napoli in their opening Champions League fixture. The Premier League champions welcome the Italian title holders to Etihad Stadium on Thursday, September 18 as the revamped league phase begins. De Bruyne joined Napoli in June following… Continue reading

Wan Muhammad uses Malaysian Open as preparation platform for SEA Games

NATIONAL men’s 800 metre runner Wan Muhammad Fazri Wan Zahari is using the 2025 Malaysian Open Athletics Championships as his preparation platform for the upcoming SEA Games in Thailand. The 24 year old Kelantan representative secured second place with a time of 53.17 seconds in today’s men’s 800 metre event at Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium.… Continue reading

Ministers urge unity and reflection on sacrifices for National Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Cabinet ministers have shared heartfelt National Day messages urging Malaysians to strengthen unity and reflect on the nation’s journey. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that independence represents freedom to build a fair and compassionate nation rooted in unity. “Unity is our strongest defence,” he emphasised in a Facebook post addressing the… Continue reading

KLIA to trial vehicle access management system from September 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur International Airport will begin a trial run of its new Vehicle Access Management System starting September 1 to enhance kerbside traffic flow and terminal access. Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad stated that Terminal 1 will undergo the trial at Level 5 for departure drop-offs and Level 3 for arrival pick-ups from September… Continue reading

Pengiran and Zaidatul win Malaysian Open 200m sprint titles in Kangar

NATIONAL athletes Pengiran Aidil Auf Hajam and Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli captured the men’s and women’s 200-metre sprint titles respectively at the 2025 Malaysian Open Athletics Championships. Pengiran Aidil, representing Sabah, secured victory with a time of 21.42 seconds at Tuanku Syed Putra Stadium. Singaporean athlete Praharsh Ryan finished second with 21.57 seconds while Reeve Kua… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah become first Malaysian women’s doubles pair in world final

PEARLY TAN and M. Thinaah have created Malaysian badminton history by becoming the nation’s first women’s doubles pair to reach the final of the Badminton World Federation World Championships. The world number two pair produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida 14-21, 21-13, 21-12 in a thrilling 68-minute semi-final clash… Continue reading

Pahang allocates RM2.5 million for student exercise and reference books

PEKAN: The Pahang government has allocated 2.5 million ringgit to supply exercise and reference books to 23,784 secondary school students across the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the facility was made available to students taking the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia, and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia examinations this… Continue reading

SCO Summit 2025 begins in Tianjin with over 20 world leaders attending

TIANJIN: The northern Chinese port city of Tianjin will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2025 starting Sunday as leaders from across Eurasia gather for high-level discussions. This largest summit since the organisation’s inception will convene more than 20 world leaders and 10 heads of international organisations from 31 August to 1 September. Prime Minister… Continue reading

Riuh Merdeka offers perfect National Day celebration venue for Malaysians

PUTRAJAYA: The Riuh Merdeka programme provides an ideal setting for Malaysians to celebrate National Day 2025 in a relaxed atmosphere with their families. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed delight at the encouraging public response to the thirty hour non-stop event located at the Millennium Monument parking lot. “I hope they can enjoy themselves with… Continue reading

50% reduction on PDRM traffic summons in conjunction with National Day, Malaysia Day

PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and MyDigital ID, is offering a 50% discount on traffic summonses through the National Traffic Summons Discount Campaign. The initiative, launched in conjunction with the 68th National Day and 62nd Malaysia Day celebrations, will run from Aug 31 to Sept 16. Home… Continue reading

Modi arrives in Tianjin for SCO summit amid India-China rivalry

TIANJIN: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin on Saturday evening for a major international summit hosted by China. His visit marks the first trip to China since 2018 and follows immediately after securing a $68 billion investment pledge from Japan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering will bring together leaders from more than 20… Continue reading

Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv

LVIV: Ukrainian authorities confirmed the fatal shooting of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy in Lviv on Saturday. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the incident as a “horrific murder” and promised a comprehensive investigation into the killing. Police reported that Parubiy, aged fifty four, “died on the spot as a result of his injuries” from the attack.… Continue reading

Indonesia protests escalate with four dead amid economic discontent

JAKARTA: Violent clashes have erupted across Indonesia, boiling into the biggest test of Prabowo Subianto’s 10-month presidency, with at least four people killed in separate incidents. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy has been simmering with discontent in recent weeks over economic issues such as financial perks for lawmakers, but a motorcycle gig driver’s death sparked widespread… Continue reading

Pakistan evacuates 500,000 people from severe monsoon flooding

LAHORE: Pakistani authorities have evacuated nearly half a million people stranded by severe flooding in eastern Punjab province after days of heavy monsoon rain. Three transboundary rivers cutting through Punjab have swollen to exceptionally high levels, affecting more than 2,300 villages across the region. Relief services chief Nabeel Javed confirmed that 481,000 people have been… Continue reading

KPKT allocates RM60 million for DBKL infrastructure projects under Sentuhan Kasih

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has allocated nearly sixty million ringgit to Kuala Lumpur City Hall under its Sentuhan Kasih KPKT 3.0 programme. Minister Nga Kor Ming confirmed the allocation covers one hundred fourteen infrastructure development projects plus three specific development programmes and studies for this year. “I have informed Datuk… Continue reading

Tiga lelaki mengaku bersalah dalam kes ritual kuda kepang di Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Tiga lelaki mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Syariah di sini atas pertuduhan terbabit dalam upacara pemujaan dikaitkan dengan video tular “Show Puja Jin Batu Pahat” menggunakan tarian kuda kepang di Parit Raja di sini, tiga minggu lepas. Tertuduh Muhammad Suhail Suttrysono, 35; Azman Mohamed Seh, 45; dan Anuar Bandi, 40; membuat pengakuan itu selepas… Continue reading

Sultan Selangor tekankan kemerdekaan amanah bersama bukan simbolik

SHAH ALAM: Kemerdekaan yang dikecapi negara bukan sekadar simbolik sebaliknya amanah besar yang perlu dijaga setiap rakyat dengan penuh tanggungjawab, perpaduan dan jati diri yang kukuh. Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah menegaskan setiap rakyat perlu menghayati erti sebenar kemerdekaan yang diperjuangkan oleh generasi terdahulu yang telah berkorban dengan sepenuh jiwa bagi membebaskan negara daripada… Continue reading

Mayat lelaki warga Myanmar ditemui terapung di jeti nelayan Perak

IPOH: Mayat seorang lelaki warga Myanmar ditemui terapung berhampiran sebuah jeti nelayan di Tanjung Bayan, Hutan Melintang dekat Bagan Datuk tengah hari tadi. Pemangku Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Perak Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan berhubung insiden itu pada 12.15 tengah hari daripada polis yang mendapat maklumat daripada orang awam.… Continue reading

AKPS tolak kemasukan 104 warga asing di KLIA kerana syarat tidak dipenuhi

SEPANG: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia menolak kemasukan 104 warga asing dari pelbagai negara semalam kerana didapati tidak memenuhi syarat kemasukan yang ditetapkan di bawah Akta Imigresen 1959/63. Menerusi kenyataan hari ini, AKPS memaklumkan kesemua warga asing itu dikesan selepas pihaknya memeriksa dan menyaring pergerakan masuk 54,947 pelawat antarabangsa yang direkodkan di Lapangan Terbang… Continue reading

KPKT salur hampir RM60 juta untuk pembangunan infrastruktur DBKL

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) memperuntukkan hampir 60 juta ringgit kepada Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) menerusi Sentuhan Kasih KPKT 3.0. Menterinya Nga Kor Ming berkata peruntukan itu melibatkan 114 projek pembangunan infrastruktur serta tiga program dan kajian pembangunan khusus bagi tahun ini. “Projek ini sudah saya maklumkan kepada datuk bandar (Kuala… Continue reading

PERISA’25 hasil produk inovasi TVET relevan keperluan semasa

KUANTAN: Pertandingan Inovasi Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional 2025 Peringkat Kebangsaan atau PERISA’25 mampu menjadi platform bagi menghasilkan produk inovasi yang relevan dengan perkembangan teknologi serta menepati keperluan semasa. Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti Datuk Dr Mohd Zahari Ismail berkata PERISA’25 bukan sahaja menjadi medan persaingan, malah kolaborasi strategik yang dapat menghubungkan… Continue reading

Polis buru banduan hilang dari program pelepasan lesen PBSL

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis sedang mengesan seorang banduan yang menghilangkan diri daripada Program Pelepasan Banduan Secara Lesen (PBSL) di kawasan Desa Coalfields, Sungai Buloh, Selangor. Ketua Polis Daerah Sungai Buloh Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor berkata laporan kehilangan banduan berkenaan iaitu M Devan, 39 tahun, telah diterima pada 11 malam semalam. Beliau berkata banduan berkenaan sedang… Continue reading