August 2025 – Page 5 – Thesundailymys

JPJ to audit bus operator after UPM crash injuring children

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will conduct a Safety Inspection and Audit (JISA) on the bus operator involved in a recent accident transporting a kindergarten group near Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli confirmed the department received the incident report and has forwarded it to the police.… Continue reading

Palestinian Red Crescent staff killed in Israeli attack on Gaza HQ

RAMALLAH: The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that one of its staff members was killed and three others wounded in an Israeli attack on its headquarters in Khan Yunis, Gaza. The aid organisation stated, “One Palestine Red Crescent Society staff member was killed and three others injured after Israeli forces targeted the Society’s headquarters… Continue reading

Smithsonian denies Trump admin pressured removal of impeachment display

WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian Institution has denied claims that the Trump administration influenced the removal of a display detailing Donald Trump’s two impeachments at the National Museum of American History. In a statement, the museum’s parent organization clarified the decision was based on exhibit standards, not political pressure. The placard, which outlined Trump’s 2019 and 2021… Continue reading

Smithsonian denies Trump admin pressured removal of impeachment display

University lecturer loses RM172k in crypto & romance scams

A 54-year-old university academic from Kuala Terengganu became the latest victim of cybercriminals, falling prey to two distinct online scams within days of each other, resulting in combined losses exceeding RM170,000. According to New Straits Times, district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor revealed that the educator lost RM162,170 through a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme… Continue reading

University lecturer loses RM172k in crypto & romance scams

Brazen robbery spree in Kapar sparks outrage among netizens

A gang of robbers have pulled out multiple robberies within the Kapar, Klang area which has sparked outrage among netizens calling for them to be arrested as soon as possible. The gang can be seen barging into a home and ransacking the place with their machete knives as they looked for money and valuables to… Continue reading

Perak boosts Malayan tiger conservation efforts at Zoo Taiping

TAIPING: The Perak government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding endangered species, with a focus on the critically endangered Malayan tiger. State Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Teh Kok Lim emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in conservation efforts during Zoo Taiping & Night Safari’s (ZTNS) 64th anniversary celebration. Teh highlighted ZTNS’s dual… Continue reading

Malaysia Heatwave Alert: 5 states hit 37°C today

PETALING JAYA – Several areas in five states remain under Level 1 heatwave status (Caution) as maximum temperatures recorded reach between 35 to 37 degrees Celsius today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the scorching hot conditions affect inland and southern areas of Kedah, Selama (Perak), and the districts of Temerloh, Pekan and Rompin in… Continue reading

Russian doctors to use AI in telemedicine from September 1

MOSCOW: New telemedicine regulations in Russia will permit doctors to use artificial intelligence (AI) during remote consultations starting September 1. The updated rules aim to improve healthcare accessibility while maintaining the necessity of in-person examinations before remote follow-ups. Badma Bashankayev, first deputy chairman of the Russian parliament’s healthcare committee, confirmed the changes. “The new telemedicine… Continue reading

Russian doctors to use AI in telemedicine from September 1

Victoria plans to make work from home a legal right for employees

SYDNEY: The Victorian government has unveiled plans to legally guarantee work-from-home rights, ensuring employees can work remotely for a minimum of two days per week where possible. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the proposal at the Labor Party’s state conference, framing it as a productivity and cost-saving measure. “We’re doing that because we know what the… Continue reading

Victoria plans to make work from home a legal right for employees

Jurutera rugi RM230,000 angkara skim pelaburan tidak wujud

KUANTAN: Seorang jurutera mengalami kerugian sebanyak RM230,000 selepas terperangkap dalam skim pelaburan tidak wujud yang disertainya secara dalam talian bulan lalu. Ketua Polis Pahang Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman berkata, mangsa berusia 67 tahun itu pada mulanya menerima mesej melalui WhatsApp daripada seorang individu yang menawarkan peluang pelaburan dengan pulangan lumayan. “Mangsa ditawarkan skim pelaburan yang… Continue reading

Perak komited lindungi Harimau Malaya melalui Zoo Taiping

TAIPING: Kerajaan Perak menegaskan komitmen berterusan dalam melindungi spesies terancam, terutamanya Harimau Malaya, yang menjadi ikon khazanah negara. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Sains, Alam Sekitar dan Teknologi Hijau Teh Kok Lim menyatakan usaha ini dilaksanakan melalui peranan Zoo Taiping & Night Safari (ZTNS), bukan sekadar destinasi pelancongan tetapi pusat konservasi penting. “Harimau Malaya simbol kebanggaan negara, namun… Continue reading

JPJ audit syarikat bas terlibat nahas rombongan tadika di UPM

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) akan melaksanakan Pemeriksaan dan Audit Keselamatan (JISA) terhadap syarikat bas yang terlibat dalam kemalangan membabitkan rombongan murid tadika di Jalan Persiaran Universiti 1, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) baru-baru ini. Ketua Pengarahnya Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli berkata pihaknya telah menerima laporan berhubung insiden itu semalam dan kini diserahkan kepada Polis… Continue reading

Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal upset

Canadian wildcard Victoria Mboko delivered the shock of the WTA Montreal Open, overpowering top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 in a stunning 62-minute upset. The 18-year-old, ranked 85th, saved all four break points while breaking the reigning French Open champion three times. “I don’t even know what to say still, I was kind of shocked about… Continue reading

Canadian teen Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal upset

Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize obsession explained

WASHINGTON: A mix of rivalry, prestige, and provocation fuels Donald Trump’s fixation on the Nobel Peace Prize. His recent push for recognition has drawn both support and sharp criticism. “It’s well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,“ said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on July 31. She cited his… Continue reading

Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize obsession explained

60% kebakaran rumah berpunca dari masalah elektrik – Bomba

PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) melaporkan hampir 60 peratus kes kebakaran rumah di negara ini berpunca daripada masalah berkaitan elektrik. Ketua Pengarahnya Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad menjelaskan punca utama termasuk pendawaian tidak selamat, pengubahsuaian tidak mengikut piawaian, dan penggunaan peralatan elektrik secara berlebihan. “Ramai yang ambil mudah soal keselamatan elektrik di rumah.… Continue reading

LRT3 Shah Alam test run goes viral ahead of September launch

THE Light Rail Transit (LRT) 3 Shah Alam Line project which began in 2016 is nearing completion as ‘test run’ footage of the train went viral on social media, capturing netizens’ attention. Through a TikTok post by @Ajuang, the train was seen moving smoothly on the tracks during testing to determine if it can function… Continue reading

Anggota polis cedera ditetak individu kurang siuman di Kuantan

KUANTAN: Seorang anggota polis cedera selepas diserang dengan parang oleh seorang lelaki yang dipercayai kurang siuman di Felda Bukit Kuantan semalam. Kejadian itu berlaku kira-kira pukul 5.30 petang ketika pasukan polis bertindak balas terhadap laporan mengenai seorang lelaki yang mengamuk di kawasan perumahan tersebut. Ketua Polis Pahang Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman berkata, Koperal Mohd Shafril… Continue reading

Pembelian pesawat Boeing strategi MAG, tiada libat wang rakyat – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Pembelian pesawat Boeing oleh Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) bukanlah pembaziran wang cukai rakyat, sebaliknya merupakan keputusan perniagaan strategik yang dirancang lebih awal dan dibiayai menggunakan dana syarikat, kata Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Beliau berkata rancangan pembelian itu telah diumumkan seawal Mac 2025, iaitu sebelum Presiden… Continue reading

Mesyuarat trilateral persiap GBC Kemboja-Thailand di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin mengadakan mesyuarat trilateral bersama rakan sejawat dari Kemboja dan Thailand sebagai persiapan menghadapi mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Sempadan Am (GBC) antara kedua-dua negara pada 7 Ogos ini. Mesyuarat melalui persidangan video itu disertai Timbalan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Pertahanan Kemboja, Jeneral Tea Seiha dan Pemangku Menteri Pertahanan Thailand… Continue reading

SADA laksana pelarasan tarif air di Kedah mulai September

ALOR SETAR: Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA) akan melaksanakan pelarasan kadar tarif air menerusi kajian Mekanisme Penetapan Tarif bagi semua kategori pengguna di Kedah. Pelarasan ini mengambil kira kos operasi (OPEX) dan kos modal (CAPEX) syarikat bagi memastikan kelestarian bekalan air negeri. Menurut kenyataan SADA, pelarasan berkuat kuasa semalam dan akan mula dicaj pada bil… Continue reading

Kerajaan perkasa sekolah pondok dengan teknologi baharu dan AI – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan memulih dan memartabatkan semula institusi pondok negara agar kekal menjadi benteng pertahankan akidah, akhlak, dan sahsiah umat Islam selari dengan tuntutan semasa. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata langkah itu melibatkan kerjasama antara Kementerian Kewangan dan Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) bagi memastikan sekolah agama dan pondok yang masih daif… Continue reading

MLBB perkasa agenda e-sukan negara kata Adam Adli

KUALA LUMPUR: Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) bukan sekadar permainan popular, malah memainkan peranan penting dalam memperkukuh ekosistem e-sukan negara serta menyumbang kepada agenda pembangunan belia dan ekonomi digital. Timbalan Menteri Belia dan Sukan Adam Adli Abdul Halim berkata, sokongan kerajaan terhadap MLBB berasaskan impak besar permainan itu terhadap pembangunan belia dan pertumbuhan industri digital.… Continue reading

Ukraine strikes Russian military targets and gas pipeline in drone attacks

KYIV: Ukraine has conducted drone strikes targeting military facilities and a gas pipeline in Russia, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries, according to Russian authorities. The attacks, carried out late Friday, included strikes on a military airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk and a defence-linked company in Penza. Ukraine’s SBU security service confirmed the operation, stating that… Continue reading

Ukraine strikes Russian military targets and gas pipeline in drone attacks

Nigerian nurses end strike as wage talks show progress

ABUJA: Striking nurses in Nigeria will return to work after progress was made in talks between the government and their union regarding wages and working conditions, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) announced on Saturday. The union had initiated a seven-day “warning strike” on Wednesday following the collapse of previous negotiations, which… Continue reading

Nigerian nurses end strike as wage talks show progress

Trans runner Hiltz criticises gene testing for female athletes

Transgender and non-binary US distance runner Nikki Hiltz has voiced strong opposition to World Athletics’ proposal for gene testing in female athletes, labelling it a “slippery slope.” Hiltz, who uses they/them pronouns, secured their spot at the Tokyo World Championships after winning the women’s 1,500m at the US trials in Oregon. “Sex testing is a… Continue reading

Trans runner Hiltz criticises gene testing for female athletes

Young Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with rock star fervour at Rome vigil

ROME: Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics gave Pope Leo XIV a rock star reception at an open-air prayer vigil on the outskirts of Rome. The pontiff made a dramatic entrance by helicopter, descending to thunderous applause from an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims. Organisers described the gathering as part of the… Continue reading

Young Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with rock star fervour at Rome vigil

MyKad-linked SARA aid eases financial burden for single mothers in Malaysia

KUALA NERUS: The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid distributed via MyKad is proving to be a lifeline for single mothers, offering not just financial relief but also exclusive discounts at supermarkets. Noraini Sidek@Ali, a 49-year-old single mother of four, shared how the RM100 monthly assistance she receives helps her manage household expenses. “Supermarkets here give… Continue reading

Electrical faults cause 60% of house fires in Malaysia, says JBPM

PUTRAJAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) has revealed that electrical faults account for 60% of residential fires nationwide. Director-General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad identified outdated wiring, unapproved modifications, and excessive appliance usage as primary risks. “Many homeowners overlook electrical safety. Frequent circuit trips, old wiring, and high-power devices like air conditioners… Continue reading

Clashes and arrests escalate at UK immigration protests in Manchester and London

MANCHESTER: Further clashes erupted at anti-immigration protests across the UK on Saturday, leading to multiple arrests as tensions between far-right demonstrators and anti-racism groups intensified. In Manchester, a march organised by the far-right group “Britain First” was met with opposition from counter-protesters, resulting in brief scuffles before police intervened. “Send them back, don’t let them… Continue reading

Syria’s SDF and government trade blame over Manbij attack

MANBIJ: Syria’s defence ministry and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have traded blame over an attack in the northern city of Manbij, straining relations after a landmark integration agreement signed in March. The defence ministry accused the SDF of launching a rocket barrage on an army outpost in the city’s countryside, injuring four troops… Continue reading

Rescuers find dead miner in Chile copper mine collapse

RANCAGUA: One of five miners trapped after a partial collapse at the world’s largest underground copper mine has been found dead, Chile’s state-owned Codelco group announced Saturday. The collapse took place Thursday at the El Teniente mine in Rancagua, 100 kilometers south of Santiago, following a “seismic event.” At least 100 people were participating in… Continue reading

US envoy meets Israeli hostage families amid Gaza war tensions

TEL AVIV: US envoy Steve Witkoff met with distraught relatives of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza on Saturday, amid growing concerns over their survival nearly 22 months after Hamas’s October 2023 attack. The meeting took place as international pressure mounts for a resolution to the conflict. Witkoff was greeted by hundreds of protesters in… Continue reading

Senegal boosts border security with Mali amid jihadist threats

DAKAR: Senegal has reinforced its eastern border security with new gendarmerie units following recent jihadist attacks near its frontier with Mali. The move comes after assaults in Mali’s western region, including an attack on Diboli, less than 500 metres from Senegal’s Kidira town. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a jihadist… Continue reading

M’sian worker asked to chip in RM300 for colleague’s office crush’s birthday present

A Malaysian employee recently shared how they were asked to contribute a large sum of money for a colleague’s office crush’s birthday. “In the workplace, the most dreaded hidden expenses are farewell parties, weddings, and birthdays — especially when it’s for colleagues you’re not even that close to,” the worker wrote in a Facebook post.… Continue reading

13MP flood mitigation, climate plans lauded

PETALING JAYA: The RM20 billion allocation for flood mitigation projects nationwide under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been viewed as a positive step to protect lives and property, especially with the growing impacts of climate change. The 13MP outlined key climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, but experts stress that lasting political will and public… Continue reading

Police corporal injured in machete attack by mentally unstable man in Felda Bukit Kuantan

KUANTAN: A police corporal sustained injuries after being attacked with a machete by a man suspected to be mentally unstable at a residence in Felda Bukit Kuantan. The incident occurred yesterday around 5.30 pm when authorities responded to reports of a man wielding a machete inside a home. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman… Continue reading

Five miners killed in Bolivia gold mine collapse tragedy

LA PAZ: Five miners died after being crushed in a gold mine collapse in Bolivia’s Potosi department, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The victims were found buried under a landslide at the state-operated Amayapampa mine, the largest gold mining site in the region. Potosi Police Commander Fernando Benitez stated, “Five adults were found inside the mine.… Continue reading

Malaysia aviation group’s Boeing purchase funded by company, not taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) acquisition of Boeing aircraft is a pre-planned business decision fully funded by the company, not taxpayers’ money, as clarified by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Responding to criticism, Tengku Zafrul emphasised that the purchase was announced in March, well before the US imposed… Continue reading

Rybakina battles past Yastremska into WTA Montreal quarters

FORMER Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina secured a hard-fought victory over Dayana Yastremska, winning 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 to book her spot in the quarter-finals of the WTA Canadian Open. The ninth-seeded Kazakh faced a tough challenge but ultimately prevailed to set up a clash with Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk. Rybakina, who claimed her first title in over… Continue reading

“Barely RM1k in savings”: M’sian woman shares struggles of her 20s, strikes chord with netizens

A young Malaysian woman’s candid post about the harsh realities of life in her 20s has gone viral on social media, resonating deeply with thousands who are also grappling with financial strain and emotional fatigue. Born in 2001, the woman shared her reflections on Xiaohongshu (XHS) as the second half of the year began. ALSO… Continue reading