August 2025 – Page 50 – Thesundailymys

Fahmi Fadzil gesa rakyat main peranan betulkan kesilapan bendera

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil menyeru orang ramai memainkan peranan masing-masing secara konstruktif apabila berdepan pemasangan Jalur Gemilang yang tidak betul. Beliau menegaskan agar orang ramai tidak mengambil tindakan di luar batasan undang-undang sekiranya mengesan sebarang kesilapan dalam pemasangan bendera kebangsaan. Fahmi yang juga jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI menggesa orang ramai mengambil inisiatif membetulkan keadaan… Continue reading

JPMorgan Chase pays RM1.4 billion to Malaysia in 1MDB settlement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government and JPMorgan Chase have resolved all matters relating to 1Malaysia Development Bhd through a comprehensive settlement agreement. The American banking giant will pay RM1.4 billion (330 million US dollars) to Malaysia’s Assets Recovery Trust Account as part of this resolution. “This settlement agreement resolves all existing and potential claims and… Continue reading

AI restores UK woman’s original voice after 25 years of silence

LONDON: A British woman has regained her original speaking voice after twenty five years of silence caused by motor neurone disease, thanks to groundbreaking artificial intelligence technology. Sarah Ezekiel lost her ability to speak when diagnosed with MND at age thirty four while pregnant with her second child a quarter century ago. The progressive neurological… Continue reading

German post office restricts US packages over Trump tariff changes

BERLIN: Germany’s postal service has announced temporary restrictions on package deliveries to the United States following new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. DHL, which operates Deutsche Post, will temporarily suspend its standard package delivery service to the US starting Saturday. “The reason for the restrictions, which we expect to be temporary, are new processes… Continue reading

NATO chief calls for robust security guarantees during Ukraine visit

KYIV: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for robust security guarantees for Ukraine during his official visit to Kyiv. Rutte emphasised that such guarantees would ensure Russia upholds any potential peace agreement and never attempts to seize Ukrainian territory again. “Robust security guarantees will be essential and this is what we are now working… Continue reading

Hungary seeks US help over Ukraine war oil supply disruptions

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has requested American assistance following Ukrainian military actions that disrupted critical oil supplies. Orban complained directly to US President Donald Trump after Ukraine’s strikes against Russian infrastructure affected the Druzhba pipeline. Hungary has experienced its third oil supply interruption in recent days through this crucial energy conduit. A Ukrainian… Continue reading

Israeli man indicted for seeking rabbi’s approval to kill attorney general

JERUSALEM: Israeli police have pressed charges against a man suspected of seeking religious permission to assassinate the country’s attorney general. The 36-year-old suspect was arrested in Jerusalem on Wednesday after delivering a letter to influential rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Yosef immediately alerted the police, who traced the man to his home and took him into custody.… Continue reading

Mida: RM190.3 billion approved investments in first-half 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 (H1’25), an 18.7% increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida). Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz said the approved investment growth demonstrates foreign and domestic investors’ continued trust in Malaysia’s clear policies… Continue reading

Final teams confirmed for World Corporate Golf Challenge

THE World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Malaysia came down to the wire with the staging of the fourth and final qualifying round on Thursday. A full field of 120 corporate golfers made their way to the pristine Templer Park Country Club in Rawang, enjoying a fantastic day of friendly competition and business networking in pleasant… Continue reading

Twelve dead and four missing after bridge collapse in northwest China

BEIJING: Twelve people have been confirmed dead with four others missing after a bridge under construction collapsed in northwest China on Friday. State media reported the incident occurred when the middle section of the bridge’s arch suddenly gave way and plunged into the Yellow River below. The cause of the collapse was identified as a… Continue reading

Macron, Merz, Tusk visit Moldova to support security and sovereignty

PARIS: The leaders of France, Germany and Poland will visit Moldova on August 27 to demonstrate support for the European Union candidate country. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will travel to Chisinau at the invitation of pro-European President Maia Sandu. The visit coincides with Moldova’s 34th… Continue reading

Berjaya Research maintains ‘neutral’ recommendation on Uchi Technologies

PETALING JAYA: Uchi Technologies Bhd is expected to encounter lower sales volumes in the near term, driven by continued weakness in European retail demand. This sluggish outlook is likely to weigh on the company’s bottom-line performance. According to Berjaya Research Sdn Bhd, the cautious sentiment may extend into the second half of 2025, as global… Continue reading

Malaysia to hold special retreat on bullying SOPs following Penal Code changes

PUTRAJAYA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will hold a special retreat soon to coordinate standard operating procedures (SOPs) to comprehensively address bullying cases. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesperson, said this follows the amendment to Section 507 of the Penal Code, which came into effect in July, which clearly stipulates… Continue reading

Expert: Malaysia attractive to companies eyeing operations or expansion in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to stand out across various industry sectors as a credible and well-positioned base for establishing and expanding regional operations, according to a consulting firm. Exponasia Growth Partners founder Giuseppe Di Lieto said these were driven by, among others, the country’s multilingual workforce, regional connectivity, modern infrastructure and active digitalisation efforts. “These… Continue reading

Syria to revalue currency by removing two zeros to restore stability

DAMASCUS: Syria will issue new banknotes, removing two zeros from its currency in an attempt to restore public confidence in the severely devalued pound, according to seven sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by Reuters. The step is intended to strengthen the Syrian pound after its purchasing power collapsed to record lows following… Continue reading

Bursa Malaysia hits over five-month high as bulls dominate trading

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum to end the week higher, briefly breaching the 1,600 key level during the early session, driven by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, led by telecommunications and media, as well as industrial products and services counters, a dealer said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM… Continue reading

A-League player fined for yellow card betting fraud in Melbourne court

FORMER Western United midfielder Riku Danzaki received a five thousand Australian dollar fine from a Melbourne court after being convicted of fraud for intentionally collecting yellow cards during A-League matches. Danzaki and his Japanese friend Yuta Hirayama, an amateur player also convicted and fined, pleaded guilty to seven corruption charges at Melbourne Magistrates Court according… Continue reading

Qurratu’Ain wins Malaysia’s first medal at Asian Youth Bowling Championships

MALAYSIA secured its first medal at the 22nd Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships through Qurratu’Ain Izdihar Mohd Pozi’s bronze medal performance in the girls singles event. The 17-year-old national junior kegler knocked down 1,293 pinfalls to claim third place at Sunway Mega Lanes. Qurratu’Ain finished behind Singapore’s gold medalist Hazel Tan Wei Ning with 1,328… Continue reading

US launches national security probe into wind turbine imports

WASHINGTON: The United States Commerce Department has initiated a national security investigation concerning wind turbine imports and their components. This action follows President Donald Trump’s consistent criticisms regarding wind energy sources. The White House recently expanded its existing 50% steel and aluminium tariffs to incorporate wind turbines and associated parts. Additional tariffs, quotas or other… Continue reading

Sri Lanka ex-president Wickremesinghe arrested for misusing funds

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly “misusing government funds”, a senior police detective told AFP. Wickremesinghe was taken into custody after being questioned about a September 2023 visit to London to attend a ceremony for his wife at a British university while he was head of state, the… Continue reading

Israel rejects UN-backed famine report, says no starvation in Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israel has firmly rejected a United Nations-backed food security report confirming famine conditions in Gaza City. The foreign ministry statement on Friday dismissed the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) findings as based on “Hamas lies laundered through organisations with vested interests”. “There is no famine in Gaza,“ the ministry declared, asserting that recent… Continue reading

UN declares first-ever famine in Gaza, affecting 500,000 people

ROME: The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, marking the first such occurrence in the Middle East. UN experts confirmed that 500,000 people are currently facing catastrophic hunger conditions. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher stated that the famine was entirely preventable, blaming systematic obstruction by Israel for preventing food from reaching… Continue reading

Iraqi Kurdistan opposition figure arrested after deadly clashes in Sulaimaniyah

SULAIMANIYAH: Three members of the security forces in the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region were killed and 19 wounded during the arrest of an opposition figure on Friday. Lahur Sheikh Jangi, a member of the influential Talabani family, which is one of two ruling clans in the autonomous region, “surrendered” while “his brother Bolad was injured… Continue reading

Fahmi urges public to correct Jalur Gemilang display within legal limits

PUTRAJAYA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged the public to play a constructive role and not act beyond limits if they come across instances of the Jalur Gemilang being displayed incorrectly. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesman, said the public should instead take the initiative to correct the flag installation and not… Continue reading

Perak Health Department issues 7,968 notices under smoking control act

IPOH: The Perak Health Department issued 7,968 notices under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, collecting RM479,900 in fines from October 1 last year to August 21. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said that 1,445 enforcement operations were carried out during that… Continue reading

PM Anwar orders MINDEF review after defence intelligence officers detained

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to review the aspects of national security so they aren’t compromised, following the recent detention of Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO) members in the southern part of the country. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the spokesperson for the MADANI… Continue reading

Court of Appeal upholds ex-cop’s 15-year jail term for incest

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has upheld a 15-year prison sentence and three strokes of the cane for a former police officer convicted of committing incest with his sister-in-law. A three-judge panel chaired by Justice Datuk Azman Abdullah unanimously dismissed the 32-year-old appellant’s challenge against his conviction and sentence. Justice Azman stated that the Sessions… Continue reading

PM Anwar ensures Parliament gatherings remain unobstructed

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that any form of peaceful assembly in front of the Parliament Building should not be hindered. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the spokesperson for the MADANI Government, said the matter was raised by Anwar at the Cabinet Meeting today, who also requested that… Continue reading

Track World Cup returns to Malaysia in 2026 after 25 years

THE Track World Cup will return to Malaysian soil next year after a 25 year absence. The event is scheduled to take place from April 24 to 26 at the National Velodrome in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Malaysian National Cycling Federation president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill announced that Malaysia has received official confirmation from the International… Continue reading

TRW face tough Super League test against Sabah FC at Likas Stadium

KELANTAN The Real Warriors face a challenging Super League encounter against Sabah FC at Likas Stadium tomorrow night. Head coach E Elavarasan acknowledged Sabah’s formidable reputation as an experienced Super League competitor. “Sabah has long competed in the Super League,” he told Bernama today. Elavarasan emphasised the difficulty of securing points during away matches against… Continue reading

Australia orders audit of crypto trading giant Binance

SYDNEY: Australia has ordered the local arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance to appoint an external auditor after identifying “serious concerns” with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the country’s financial intelligence agency, said yesterday its concerns followed Binance Australia’s latest independent review which… Continue reading

Shipping H20 chips to China not security concern: Huang

TAIPEI: Shipping Nvidia’s H20 chips to China was “great” for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant’s chief said yesterday. The California-based company produces some of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, but is barred from sending its most cutting-edge chips to China amid Washington’s concerns they could be harnessed to boost… Continue reading

Chinese firm begins developing oilfields in Venezuela

HOUSTON: China Concord Resources Corp (CCRC) has begun developing two Venezuelan oilfields, planning to invest more than US$1 billion (RM4.2 billion) in a project to produce 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil by end-2026, an executive directly involved in the project said. The project marks a rare investment by a private Chinese firm in… Continue reading

PM lauds Zamir’s gold, record at SEA Deaf Games 100m

SPRINTER Muhammad Zamir Azman’s victory in the men’s 100-metre (m) event at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games is a proud achievement for the country. And Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who congratulated him on his victory, hopes that it will inspire everyone to strive for a more inclusive, progressive and glorious future… Continue reading

China stablecoin push – better late than never

HONG KONG: Sometimes China’s leaders throw markets a curveball, and the latest could prove curvier than most: the country’s state council, or cabinet, may approve a roadmap for boosting global use of the yuan later this month, including a bid to catch up with US progress on stablecoins, per a Reuters report citing unnamed sources.… Continue reading

60,000 unregistered medicines seized at KLIA, worth RM85,000

SEPANG: A Bangladeshi national was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) after authorities uncovered RM85,000 worth of unregistered medicines in his luggage yesterday. The discovery was made when Customs officers flagged suspicious images during a scan of four suitcases belonging to the passenger. The bags were then referred to the Malaysian Border… Continue reading

Kuantan Airport runway reopens after RMAF jet crash incident

KUANTAN: The runway at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport here has reopened for operations as of 12pm today, following a temporary closure due to an incident involving a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fighter jet. In a post on its official Facebook page, Malaysia Airports confirmed that all flight operations at the airport have resumed… Continue reading

PVATM seeks Budget 2026 pension gap fix for military retirees

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) hopes Budget 2026 will help narrow the pension gap between military retirees who retired before and after January 1, 2013. Its president, Captain (Rtd) Sharuddin Omar, said the current disparity in pension rates is too wide, ranging from 14% to 71.9% depending on rank, between those… Continue reading

Sungai Golok drug prices lure Malaysian addicts across border

NARATHIWAT: Significantly lower drug prices in Sungai Golok have transformed this border town into a major attraction for addicts, including many Malaysians from neighbouring Kelantan. Thai authorities have responded by intensifying operations to dismantle syndicate activities throughout the area. Supeeyan Daemokleng, chairman of the Sungai Golok Narcotics Administration Centre, confirmed that besides its notorious nightlife,… Continue reading

13 remaja lelaki didapati bersalah bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional Lahad Datu

TAWAU: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini mendapati 13 pelajar Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu bersalah membunuh rakan mereka Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, 17, tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Duncan Sikodol memutuskan kesemua remaja itu yang didakwa secara bersama bersalah di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan selepas pihak pendakwaan berjaya membuktikan kes melampaui keraguan munasabah. Beliau menetapkan… Continue reading

PM Anwar tegaskan perhimpunan aman di hadapan Parlimen tidak wajar dihalang

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan sebarang bentuk perhimpunan aman di hadapan Bangunan Parlimen tidak wajar dihalang. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yang juga jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata pendirian itu dizahirkan Perdana Menteri dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri hari ini dengan penekanan supaya aspek keselamatan dan kelancaran lalu lintas diberi perhatian. “Terdapat perbincangan mengenai… Continue reading

Anwar receives MALINDO MADANI Scholars Declaration with five key principles

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received the 2025 Declaration of Malaysia-Indonesia MADANI Scholars’ Council (MALINDO MADANI), a joint document described as a comprehensive expression of shared intellectual aspirations by leading thinkers from Malaysia and Indonesia. The declaration, which outlines five key principles, was handed over by Professor Dr M Din Syamsuddin, Chairman… Continue reading

Muhammad Zamir juara 100m SEA Pekak 2025, catat rekod 11.06 saat

JAKARTA: Kejayaan pelari pecut negara Muhammad Zamir Azman menjuarai acara 100 meter lelaki di Sukan Asia Tenggara Pekak 2025 merupakan satu pencapaian yang membanggakan negara. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengucapkan tahniah kepada Muhammad Zamir dan berharap kejayaan itu menjadi inspirasi kepada semua. Beliau berkata kejayaan tersebut dapat membina masa depan sukan negara yang… Continue reading

Malaysia jadi tuan rumah Piala Dunia Trek selepas 25 tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejohanan berbasikal Piala Dunia Trek kembali ke Malaysia selepas 25 tahun, dengan Velodrom Nasional di Nilai, Negeri Sembilan menjadi venue penganjuran pada 24 hingga 26 April tahun depan. Presiden Persekutuan Kebangsaan Berbasikal Malaysia (PKBM) Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill berkata Malaysia telah menerima pengesahan rasmi daripada Kesatuan Berbasikal Antarabangsa (UCI) untuk menganjurkan pusingan terakhir… Continue reading

Eksekutif jualan, jururawat maut dalam kemalangan perjalanan himpunan RXZ

KUANTAN: Seorang eksekutif jualan bank maut selepas motosikal ditunggangnya terbabas dan melanggar tebing di Jalan Palong 8, di sini, kira-kira 6.30 pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Bera Supt Zulkiflee Nazir dalam kenyataan berkata Mohd Syukri Shahrudin, 33, yang menunggang motosikal jenis Yamaha RXZ dalam perjalanan dari arah Rembau menuju ke Terengganu bagi mengikuti Himpunan RXZ… Continue reading

PM arah MINDEF teliti keselamatan negara susulan tangkapan perisik tentera

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengarahkan Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) meneliti semula aspek keselamatan negara susulan penahanan anggota Organisasi Perisikan Pertahanan Malaysia (MDIO) di selatan tanah air, baru-baru ini. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yang juga Jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata perkara itu dibangkitkan Perdana Menteri dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri hari ini. “Difahamkan dua daripada… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didakwa tipu pembekalan 10 kontena minyak masak

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pengarah syarikat mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan menipu berhubung dengan pembekalan 10 kontena minyak masak Palm Olein CP10 bernilai 315,675 dolar Amerika tahun lepas. Nuruliman Haidi Che Mansor, 44, didakwa telah memperdayakan syarikat Global Foods and Confectionaries KFZE (Nigeria) melalui wakilnya Abdulrahman Muhammad Garba dan Sani Abdullahi… Continue reading

APMM Selangor tahan kapal kargo berlabuh tanpa kebenaran di perairan

SHAH ALAM: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia Selangor menahan sebuah kapal kargo kerana berlabuh tanpa kebenaran di perairan negeri ini. Kapal kargo yang dikendalikan seorang nakhoda dan empat belas kru itu ditahan pada pukul dua belas tiga puluh tengah hari di kedudukan 0.6 batu nautika barat daya Sementa. Kesemua mereka merupakan warga Indonesia yang berumur antara… Continue reading

Anwar terima deklarasi lima perkara Majlis Cendekiawan MALINDO MADANI

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menerima Deklarasi Majlis Cendekiawan MADANI Malaysia-Indonesia (MALINDO MADANI) yang disifatkan sebagai rangkuman terbaik hasil sarjana kedua-dua negara. Deklarasi yang mengandungi lima perkara utama itu diserahkan oleh Pengerusi Pusat Dialog dan Kerjasama Antara Tamadun Indonesia Profesor Dr M Din Syamsuddin pada majlis di Masjid Putra di sini.… Continue reading

Permohonan Na’imah jadi pencelah dalam kes aset Jersey didengar 31 Okt

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini menetapkan 31 Oktober bagi mendengar dan memutuskan permohonan Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid untuk menjadi pencelah dalam permohonan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM). SPRM memfailkan permohonan ex-parte untuk menghalang balu Tun Daim Zainuddin atau mana-mana pihak berkaitan daripadanya menguruskan aset luar pesisir berjumlah 157.5 juta dolar AS (kira-kira 667… Continue reading