August 2025 – Page 51 – Thesundailymys

15 produk farmaseutikal tidak berdaftar RM150,000 dirampas di Melaka

MELAKA: Jabatan Kesihatan Melaka merampas 15 jenis produk farmaseutikal tidak berdaftar termasuk ubat veterinar dan kosmetik yang tidak bernotifikasi dengan Kementerian Kesihatan, dianggarkan bernilai hampir RM150,000. Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Dr Ruzita Mustaffa berkata rampasan tersebut dilakukan menerusi Op Pet yang dijalankan Cawangan Penguatkuasaan Farmasi, Bahagian Perkhidmatan Farmasi negeri, di sebuah gudang di Malim di sini… Continue reading

Mahkamah Thai bebaskan bekas PM Thaksin daripada tuduhan menghina raja

BANGKOK: Mahkamah Jenayah Bangkok membebaskan bekas Perdana Menteri Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra daripada tuduhan menghina institusi diraja pada Jumaat. Keputusan ini dibuat setelah pihak pendakwaan gagal mengemukakan bukti yang mencukupi untuk menyokong pertuduhan tersebut. “Mahkamah merumuskan bahawa bukti pendakwaan tidak membuktikan melampaui keraguan munasabah bahawa kenyataan defendan bertujuan merujuk atau menghina institusi diraja,” menurut penghakiman bertulis.… Continue reading

Johor kekal teraju pelaburan negara dengan RM56 bilion pada 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor terus mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai peneraju destinasi pelaburan negara dengan merekodkan RM56 bilion nilai pelaburan diluluskan bagi tempoh separuh pertama 2025. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelaburan, Perdagangan, Hal Ehwal Pengguna dan Sumber Manusia negeri Lee Ting Han berkata pencapaian itu sekali gus mengekalkan momentum cemerlang negeri itu selepas mencatatkan prestasi pelaburan tertinggi bagi suku pertama… Continue reading

Melaka seizes RM150,000 in unregistered pharmaceutical products

MELAKA: The Melaka Health Department has seized fifteen types of unregistered pharmaceutical products including veterinary drugs and cosmetics not notified by the Ministry of Health, estimated to be worth almost 150,000 ringgit. State Health director Dr Ruzita Mustaffa said the products were seized through Op Pet conducted by the Pharmacy Enforcement Branch (CPF), state Pharmaceutical… Continue reading

Mahseer fish population in Kenyir Lake remains intact under monitoring

KUALA TERENGGANU: The mahseer fish population in the Kelah Sanctuary at Kenyir Lake remains thriving and under continuous monitoring by authorities despite recent disappearance reports. Terengganu Fisheries Department director Pang Nyukang confirmed monitoring revealed the apparent disappearance resulted from the species concentrating in natural pools due to habitat changes and current weather conditions. “Observations showed… Continue reading

Unity Group introduces world’s first syariah-compliant climate sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR: Unity Group has introduced the world’s first syariah-compliant climate sukuk, reinforcing Malaysia’s role as a pioneer in combining Islamic finance with climate-focused investments. The RMB200 million Unity Climate Sukuk, denominated in Chinese renminbi, was launched in partnership with Tek Securities Ltd and supported by Labuan’s key financial players. It marks the world’s first… Continue reading

Nurse killed in motorcycle accident en route to RXZ gathering in Terengganu

KUALA BERANG: A nurse was killed after the Yamaha RXZ motorcycle she was riding skidded at Kilometre 394 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), heading towards Kuala Terengganu, this afternoon. Hulu Terengganu district police chief Superintendent Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the victim, Roslinawati Ramli, 33, who was also a participant in the RXZ Members… Continue reading

Three more Malaysian job scam victims return from Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR: Three more Malaysian victims of job scam syndicates in Cambodia will be repatriated on Friday according to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry. This follows the recent return of thirty Malaysians identified as scam victims who were flown home via Sihanoukville International Airport earlier this week. “The ministry through the Embassy of Malaysia in Phnom… Continue reading

Bolivia’s right-wing candidates head to historic presidential runoff

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s center-right senator Rodrigo Paz and right-wing former president Jorge Quiroga will face off in an October 19 runoff election after ending two decades of leftist rule, according to final results. Paz won Sunday’s first round with 32% of valid votes, while Quiroga secured 26.7%, the election commission said Thursday after counting 100%… Continue reading

Selangor MMEA detains cargo ship for illegal anchoring in Malaysian waters

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Selangor branch has detained a barter trade cargo ship for anchoring illegally in national waters. Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh confirmed the vessel was intercepted at 12:30 pm yesterday southwest of Sementa. All fifteen crew members, comprising Indonesian nationals aged between 36 and 56, possessed valid identification… Continue reading

Trump visits police and troops in Washington amid crime crackdown

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump visited police and National Guard troops deployed throughout the United States capital on Thursday as part of his announced crime crackdown initiative. Trump stated that these forces would “stay here for a while” during his appearance at a US Park Police facility surrounded by various law enforcement agencies. The Republican president… Continue reading

AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 takes off with unbeatable deals and new destinations

KUALA LUMPUR: A world of travel deals awaits as AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 officially kicks off, bringing together travellers, travel agents, tourism boards, and industry players under one roof for a celebration of all things travel. Held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Centre Court, Exhibition Level 5 from 22 to 24 August (10AM – 9PM), the… Continue reading

MTVET media course boosts government officers’ communication skills

KUALA LUMPUR: Government officers have praised the Media Engagement course organised by Bernama in cooperation with the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council for significantly boosting their confidence as credible spokespersons. Twenty officers from various ministries attended the two-day course at Wisma Bernama’s Centre for Excellence beginning Wednesday. Participants learned media relations techniques… Continue reading

Israel threatens to destroy Gaza City if Hamas rejects disarmament terms

JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to completely destroy Gaza City unless Hamas agrees to disarm and release all remaining hostages. Katz declared that hell would soon open upon Hamas militants in Gaza until they accept Israel’s conditions for ending the conflict. He specifically warned that Gaza City would suffer the same fate… Continue reading

India bans online gambling to curb addiction and financial ruin

NEW DELHI: India’s parliament has enacted a comprehensive ban on online gambling platforms following alarming financial losses nationwide. The new legislation criminalises all forms of online betting, including card games, poker and fantasy sports applications. Government data revealed that gambling companies extracted $2.3 billion annually from 450 million citizens. This sweeping prohibition directly impacts India’s… Continue reading

Alexandrova beats defending champion Noskova to reach Monterrey semis

RUSSIAN second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova beat defending champion Linda Noskova 7-6(5) 4-6 6-2 at the Monterrey Open on Thursday to secure her place in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open tune-up event. Alexandrova, 14th in the world rankings, started the decider brightly after two tightly contested sets and while Czech Noskova fought back to level… Continue reading

Australia orders audit of Binance over money laundering concerns

SYDNEY: Australia has ordered the local arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious concerns with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre said Friday its concerns followed Binance Australia’s latest independent review which was limited in scope relative to its… Continue reading

Novak Djokovic targets US Open comeback with strategic rest approach

NOVAK DJOKOVIC believes his selective tournament scheduling provides the optimal opportunity to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open. The 38-year-old Serbian has remained absent from competition since his comprehensive semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon last month. He deliberately skipped both major US Open warm-up events in Toronto and… Continue reading

M’sian man shaken as branded speaker blasts, burns sheets!

“BLAST the music out” is usually a fun expression — but for one man, it became a frightening reality when his Bluetooth speaker literally exploded, despite being switched off. In a now-viral TikTok video, user Faris Naim shared the shocking moment his high-end, sphere-shaped branded Bluetooth speaker suddenly blasted while sitting idle on his bed.… Continue reading

Real Madrid seek improved performance in La Liga clash against Oviedo

REAL MADRID travel to face newly-promoted Real Oviedo on Sunday seeking greater fluidity after an unconvincing season-opening victory against Osasuna. Xabi Alonso’s side secured a narrow 1-0 win through a Kylian Mbappe penalty despite showing signs of rustiness following their short pre-season preparation. Oviedo returned to Spain’s top flight after a 24-year absence by defeating… Continue reading

High Court sets Oct 31 hearing for Na’imah’s intervention in MACC case

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today fixed Oct 31 to hear and decide on Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid’s application to intervene in a case filed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC has filed an ex-parte application seeking to restrain the widow of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin and any related parties… Continue reading

Johor leads Malaysia investment with RM56 billion in first half 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor maintained its position as the country’s leading investment destination by recording RM56 billion in approved investment value for the first half of 2025, said state Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han. He said the achievement maintains the excellent momentum after Johor recorded the highest investment performance… Continue reading

Company director pleads not guilty to cooking oil fraud in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: A company director pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court, here, today, to a charge of fraud in relation to the supply of 10 containers of Palm Olein CP10 cooking oil, worth USD315,675, last year. Nuruliman Haidi Che Mansor, 44, is charged with deceiving Global Foods and Confectionaries KFZE (Nigeria), through its representatives,… Continue reading

Ribuan beruang teddy bentuk peta Palestin terbesar di Dataran Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR: Ribuan beruang teddy akan membentuk peta Palestin terbesar di Dataran Merdeka sebagai simbol solidariti terhadap lebih 18,000 kanak-kanak terkorban di Gaza. Kempen ini dianjurkan oleh Sumud Nusantara sempena Karnival Sumud Nusantara untuk mengingatkan dunia tentang penderitaan kanak-kanak tidak berdosa. Inisiatif bersejarah ini mengajak orang ramai membawa atau membeli beruang teddy untuk diletakkan dalam… Continue reading

Kes Zara: Tindakan tatatertib ke atas pegawai terlibat jika langgar peraturan – KPN

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) akan mengambil tindakan tatatertib terhadap pegawai penyiasat dan penyelia sekiranya siasatan mendapati berlaku pelanggaran peraturan dalam kes kematian pelajar, Zara Qairina Mahathir. Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail berkata siasatan dalaman telah dimulakan oleh Jabatan Integriti dan Pematuhan Standard (JIPS) Bukit Aman bersama pasukan khas yang ditubuhkan… Continue reading

Murder at Lahad Datu vocational college: 13 students found guilty

TAWAU: The High Court here today found the 13 male students of Lahad Datu Vocational College who were jointly charged with causing the death of fellow student Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, 17, last year, guilty of the offence. Judge Datuk Duncan Sikodol ruled the teenagers guilty under Section 302 of the Penal Code… Continue reading

Malaysia wins five athletics golds on opening day of SEA Deaf Games

JAKARTA: Malaysia’s athletics team delivered an outstanding performance by securing five gold medals during the opening day of the 2025 Southeast Asian Deaf Games. The national men’s 4×100-metre quartet produced a scintillating run to clinch Malaysia’s fifth gold medal for a memorable opening day of the athletics competition at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf… Continue reading

Teddy bears form Palestine map at Dataran Merdeka in Gaza solidarity

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of teddy bears will form a giant map of Palestine at Dataran Merdeka this weekend in solidarity with Gaza’s children. Sumud Nusantara announced this symbolic gesture to honour more than 18,000 children killed during Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The campaign forms part of the Sumud Nusantara Carnival aiming to raise global… Continue reading

Locally assembled EVs and ASEAN convoy highlight National Day parade

KUALA LUMPUR: Locally assembled electric vehicles and a decorated ASEAN chairmanship convoy will highlight this year’s National Day celebrations on 31 August at Dataran Putrajaya. Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa said the contingents are part of the 83 groups taking part in this year’s parade. He said this year’s celebration, themed… Continue reading

Google: One AI prompt uses as much energy as nine seconds of TV

SAN JOSE: A single text prompt to Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) software, Gemini, consumes roughly as much electricity as watching television for just under nine seconds, the company said on Thursday, reported German Press Agency (dpa). Google estimated the median energy use at 0.24 watt-hours per text prompt and said around five drops of water,… Continue reading

Zarina Zainuddin antara wanita inspirasi terima Anugerah Worthy Wonder Women 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Di sebalik kesibukan dan jadual padatnya sebagai anak seni dan usahawan, Zarina Zainuddin tidak pernah sekalipun mengeluh atau menjadikannya sebagai alasan untuk membesarkan dua anak autistiknya Muhammad Raizal Azrai Abu Raihan (Azal) dan Muhammad Razil Azrai Abu Raihan (Azil) dengan penuh kasih sayang serta ketabahan. Kecekalan pelakon ini dalam menyeimbangkan kerjaya seni, perniagaan… Continue reading

Rider dies in crash en route to RXZ Member 7.0 event

PETALING JAYA: A Yamaha RXZ rider en route to an event in Terengganu was killed after his motorcycle skidded and crashed into an embankment along Jalan Palong 8 here earlier today, Kosmo reported. Bera Police Chief, Superintendent Zulkiflee Nazir, said the incident occurred at around 6.30am when the victim, Mohd. Syukri Shahrudin, 33, was travelling… Continue reading

Breach of regulations by police in Zara Qairina’s death: Investigation officers, supervisors to face disciplinary action – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police will take disciplinary action against investigating officers and their supervisors if breaches of regulation are confirmed in the Zara Qairina Mahathir death investigation. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail announced that an internal probe has been launched by the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department. “We… Continue reading

Dua lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah merompak di Kuala Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Dua lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas dua pertuduhan merompak di sekitar daerah Kuala Selangor, baru-baru ini. Muhammad Taufiq Haiqal Edi Fazlee, 22, dan Muhammad Ezkil Mohamad Nor, 29, membuat pengakuan tersebut di hadapan Hakim Nurul Mardhiah Mohammad Redza selepas kedua-dua pertuduhan terhadap mereka dibacakan. Mengikut pertuduhan… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan KPDN issues 81 notices under Ops Kesan 4.0

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living issued eighty one Price Information Verification Notices under Ops Kesan 4.0 from January first to August seventeenth. Director Muhammad Zahir Mazlan confirmed that inspections covered eighty one business premises across four hundred five types of daily necessities. “No elements of… Continue reading

Bendera terbalik: Polis serah lima kertas siasatan ke Pejabat Peguam Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis telah menyerahkan lima kertas siasatan kepada Pejabat Peguam Negara berhubung kes pemasangan dan pengibaran bendera secara terbalik menjelang sambutan Hari Kebangsaan. Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail berkata setakat ini, enam kes dilaporkan membabitkan dua kes di Johor, dua di Pulau Pinang serta masing-masing satu di Selangor dan Negeri Sembilan.… Continue reading

Two men plead not guilty to Kuala Selangor robbery charges

SHAH ALAM: Two men have pleaded not guilty to multiple robbery charges in the Kuala Selangor district during recent court proceedings. Muhammad Taufiq Haiqal Edi Fazlee, 22, and Muhammad Ezkil Mohamad Nor, 29, entered their pleas before Sessions Court Judge Nurul Mardhiah Mohammad Redza after the charges were formally read. The first charge alleges they… Continue reading

OP Northern Star: Seorang Datuk Seri antara enam lagi ditahan

KUALA LUMPUR: Enam lagi individu termasuk seorang ahli perniagaan bergelar Datuk Seri ditahan kerana dipercayai mempunyai kaitan langsung dengan siasatan kes penipuan pelaburan melibatkan MBI International Group menerusi Operasi Northern Star. Ketua Polis Negara Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail berkata tangkapan terbaharu membabitkan lima lelaki dan seorang wanita itu dilakukan antara 26 Julai hingga 15… Continue reading

Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz joins Forest from Juventus

NOTTINGHAM FOREST have signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus on an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to make it a permanent deal next summer, the Premier League club said. The 27-year-old, who won Olympic gold with Brazil in Tokyo, spent one season at Juventus after leaving Aston Villa for a fee of… Continue reading

US judge orders dismantling of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A US federal judge on Thursday barred the Trump administration and Florida state government from bringing any new migrants to the detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” and ordered much of the site to be dismantled, effectively shuttering the facility. Florida’s government swiftly announced it would appeal the decision. The detention center was hastily assembled… Continue reading

Child minder pleads not guilty to negligence in baby’s choking death

KUALA LUMPUR: A child care provider has been charged in the Sessions Court for allegedly failing to provide adequate supervision that led to a seven-month-old infant’s death by milk choking at a Wangsa Maju nursery. Nor Fatihah Abdul Rahim, aged twenty-four, entered a not guilty plea before Judge Siti Shakirah Mohtarudin regarding the May incident.… Continue reading

Malaysia’s inflation rises 1.2% in July 2025 driven by insurance costs

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.2% to 134.7 in July 2025 from 133.1 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. The increase was driven by the inflation rate for the insurance and financial services group, which rose to 5.5% compared to 1.5% in the previous month. “The increase… Continue reading

Five investigation papers submitted to AGC over upside-down flag incidents

KUALA LUMPUR: Five investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers regarding incidents of flags being displayed upside down ahead of National Day celebrations. Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that six cases have been reported nationwide with two each in Johor and Penang and one each in Selangor… Continue reading

Malaysia’s PM Anwar to attend SCO Summit in Tianjin with world leaders

BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the fifth Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit alongside more than twenty global leaders in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin confirmed attendance by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Indonesian… Continue reading

Malaysia’s PM Anwar to attend SCO Summit in Tianjin with world leaders

Close your car windows!: Snatch theft at red light in Setapak sparks safety concerns

EVEN getting some fresh air during a car ride no longer feels safe, following a brazen theft at a traffic light junction in Setapak. In a Threads post that has since gone viral, Ramzul Zidan shared CCTV footage of the incident along Jalan Genting Klang, Setapak, on August 19. The video showed several vehicles waiting… Continue reading

Close your car windows!: Snatch theft at red light in Setapak sparks safety concerns

Malaysia sweeps men’s and women’s 100m titles at ASEAN Deaf Games

JAKARTA: Malaysian athletes achieved a remarkable podium sweep in the men’s 100 metres at the ASEAN Deaf Games 2025 held at the Student Sports Training Centre in Ragunan. Muhammad Zamir Azman secured gold with an impressive time of 11.06 seconds while setting a new championship record. Hazrul Shah Hamri claimed silver with 11.09 seconds and… Continue reading

Famine plays out in Gaza as children denied nourishing food supplements

GAZA CITY: The hunger crisis in Gaza is at a tipping point, with critically low supplies of fortified milk and special nutritious pastes exacerbating food shortages and pushing greater numbers of children into starvation, according to aid agencies, malnutrition experts and the United Nations. A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the… Continue reading