August 2025 – Page 62 – Thesundailymys

MACC busts tobacco smuggling syndicate causing RM250m losses

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismantled a major tobacco, cigarette and cigar smuggling network following coordinated raids across multiple locations. MACC conducted operations at 14 different premises in the Klang Valley and Johor yesterday targeting this sophisticated smuggling operation. According to sources, the raids focused on business premises and company owners involved in… Continue reading

Express Powerr aims to raise RM36 million from IPO

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Powerr Solutions (M) Bhd, a standby power generator rental specialist, is set to debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities on Sept 24, following the launch of its its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus today. The group aims to raise RM36 million from the IPO, with funds earmarked to expand… Continue reading

Sektor pertanian sumbang lebih 20% kepada KDNK Kelantan

BACHOK: Sektor pertanian kekal sebagai penyumbang kedua terbesar kepada ekonomi negeri ini dengan menyumbang lebih 20% kepada Keluaran Dalam Negeri Kasar (KDNK) Kelantan selepas sektor perkhidmatan yang mencatat lebih 69%. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud berkata sektor agromakanan dan pertanian negeri terus mencatatkan peningkatan hasil daripada usaha berterusan pelbagai jabatan dan agensi di samping… Continue reading

Historic Swedish church relocated to make way for expanding mine

KIRUNA: One of Sweden’s most admired wooden churches, the red-painted Kiruna Kyrka, resumed its careful journey across the Arctic town on Wednesday. The 672-tonne structure is being transported to a new site to accommodate the expansion of Europe’s largest underground iron ore mine. Kiruna’s entire town centre is being shifted because of the vast LKAB… Continue reading

Child Act 2001 protects all children in Malaysia, says BHEUU

KUALA LUMPUR: The Child Act 2001 provides protection not only for victims but covers all children in Malaysia, whether they are victims, witnesses, or the accused. This clarification comes from the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department, known as BHEUU. Proceedings in the Children’s Court are conducted behind closed doors to protect the… Continue reading

Prosedur mahkamah kanak-kanak lindungi identiti pesalah bawah umur

KUALA LUMPUR: Prosedur perbicaraan di Mahkamah Kanak-Kanak dijalankan secara tertutup untuk memastikan identiti dan kebajikan remaja bawah umur dilindungi sepenuhnya. Bekas Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan Datuk Yaacob Md Sam menjelaskan bahawa Mahkamah Kanak-Kanak ditubuhkan di bawah Seksyen 11 Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 (Akta 611) yang mentakrifkan kanak-kanak sebagai individu berumur bawah 18 tahun. Beliau berkata hanya ahli… Continue reading

Kastam Sarawak rampas rokok seludup bernilai hampir RM12 juta

KUCHING: Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia merampas rokok pelbagai jenama dianggar bernilai RM11.88 juta termasuk cukai dalam serbuan di sebuah gudang di Taman Perindustrian Demak. Pengarah Kastam Sarawak Norizan Yahya berkata dalam operasi itu pihaknya turut menahan seorang lelaki berusia 50-an dipercayai pengurus gudang berkenaan. “Hasil pemeriksaan di premis itu menemukan rokok pelbagai jenama dipercayai dibawa… Continue reading

402 public university students referred for counselling in 2024

KUALA NERUS: The Ministry of Higher Education recorded 402 public university students referred to counsellors throughout 2024. Deputy Director General of Higher Education Prof Dr Zainal Amin Ayub revealed this figure represents 0.067 percent of all public university students nationwide. He stated that the relatively small number could be interpreted in two different ways. “Although… Continue reading

Iran warns of new missile deployment if Israel launches fresh attacks

TEHRAN: Iran declared its readiness for any potential Israeli aggression while revealing the development of new missiles with superior capabilities compared to previous models. Defence Minister Aziz Nassirzadeh stated that missiles used during the recent 12-day conflict were manufactured several years ago through official news agency IRNA. “Today, we have manufactured and possess missiles with… Continue reading

14 jalan utama Putrajaya ditutup 26-29 Ogos bagi sambutan Hari Kebangsaan

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 14 jalan utama sekitar Putrajaya akan ditutup bermula 6 pagi hingga 12 tengah hari pada 26 hingga 29 Ogos ini bagi raptai sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-68. Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Fadil Marsus berkata antara laluan terlibat ialah Lebuh Wawasan/Persiaran Perdana, Jalan Tun Razak/Lebuh Bestari, Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan Pembangunan, Lebuh Setia/Jalan Perpaduan,… Continue reading

KL20 Action Plan progress with 41,696 applications received

KUALA LUMPUR: Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang revealed that 41,696 applications have been received under the KL20 Action Plan across its 12 key initiatives. The initiatives have benefited 40,751 recipients as of June 30 this year. Minister Chang reported that the MyStartup single window portal has registered 4,464 active startups. This reflects… Continue reading

Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 lindungi semua kanak-kanak termasuk mangsa, saksi dan tertuduh

KUALA LUMPUR: Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 tidak hanya melindungi mangsa, sebaliknya ia merangkumi semua kanak-kanak, sama ada mangsa, saksi, atau tertuduh. Menurut Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang (BHEUU) Jabatan Perdana Menteri, prosiding di Mahkamah Kanak-Kanak juga dijalankan secara tertutup bagi melindungi hak dan maruah kanak-kanak berumur 18 tahun ke bawah serta menjaga kerahsiaan. Ia juga bagi menjaga… Continue reading

Grab glitch shows RM1,500 fares, users react with shock & memes

A widespread technical glitch on the Grab ride-hailing app stunned users across Malaysia and Singapore yesterday, displaying inflated fares exceeding RM1,500 for short journeys that typically cost under RM50. The bizarre pricing error went viral after Reddit user @chocolatetequila shared a screenshot showing a fare of RM1,516 for a 14-kilometre ride from Subang Jaya to… Continue reading

3,768 kes keganasan rumah tangga direkodkan dari Januari hingga Jun 2025

IPOH: Seramai 3,768 kes keganasan rumah tangga melibatkan mangsa berusia 36 hingga 45 tahun direkodkan di seluruh negara bagi tempoh Januari hingga Jun tahun ini berdasarkan statistik Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM). Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad berkata daripada jumlah itu 73 peratus atau 2,751 kes merupakan mangsa wanita,… Continue reading

Peter Anthony to serve three-year sentence after appeal dismissed

PUTRAJAYA: Former Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony will begin serving his three-year prison sentence immediately. The Court of Appeal today dismissed his final bid to review his conviction for document falsification. A three-member panel unanimously rejected Peter’s application for a review. Justice Datuk Azman Abdullah stated there was no breach of natural justice… Continue reading

Enam pelajar direman enam hari kes buli di Pasir Mas

PASIR MAS: Enam pelajar lelaki tingkatan empat sebuah sekolah menengah di Pasir Mas direman enam hari bermula hari ini bagi membantu siasatan kes buli terhadap seorang pelajar sekolah yang sama. Ketua Polis Daerah Pasir Mas ACP Kama Azural Mohamed berkata perintah tahanan reman berkenaan dikeluarkan oleh Mahkamah Majistret Pasir Mas, dan kesemua suspek berusia 16… Continue reading

Pakistan monsoon rains kill over 20 as death toll exceeds 400

KARACHI: More than 20 people have died on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, killing more than 400. Eleven people died in the touristic northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan and 10 others in Karachi, the financial capital in the south, due… Continue reading

Teachers early retirement loss of interest main reason says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Loss of interest in the profession has been identified as the main reason teachers opt to retire early. Deputy Minister of Education Wong Kah Woh confirmed this alongside factors like family and health problems. Ministry data shows 67.44 per cent of teachers applying for early retirement cited a lack of interest as the… Continue reading

Fireball lights up Japanese skies in natural meteor event

TOKYO: A flashing fireball dashed across the skies of western Japan, shocking residents and dazzling stargazers, though experts said it was a natural phenomenon and not an alien invasion. Videos and photos emerged online of the extremely bright ball of light visible for hundreds of kilometres shortly after 11:00 pm (1400 GMT) local time on… Continue reading

Robots deployed for Fukushima radioactive debris removal in Japan

TOKYO: Japanese technicians have deployed remote-controlled robots into one of the damaged reactor buildings at the Fukushima nuclear plant as part of preparations to remove radioactive debris. Dangerously high radiation levels mean that removing melted fuel and other debris from the plant hit by a huge tsunami in 2011 is seen as the most daunting… Continue reading

Syrian and Israeli diplomats meet in Paris to discuss de-escalation

DAMASCUS: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss de-escalation and the situation in Druze-majority Sweida province following last month’s deadly sectarian violence. State news agency SANA reported that Shaibani and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer discussed “de-escalation and non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs”. Their talks also addressed… Continue reading

Myanmar junta captures Demoso town ahead of disputed December election

YANGON: Myanmar’s military junta announced its troops have captured the strategic eastern town of Demoso following intense combat operations. This territorial gain comes as the regime prepares to conduct controversial nationwide elections starting December 28 across areas under its control. Demoso lies 105 kilometres east of the capital Naypyidaw and has been a focal point… Continue reading

Immigration dept steps up crackdown on overstayers, 23,607 detained

PETALING JAYA: Enforcement against overstayers remains a key priority, with the Immigration Department detaining 23,607 individuals up to June 30 for violating Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, according to the Home Ministry In a written reply to the Parliament, the Home Ministry said a total of 104.9 million foreign nationals entered Malaysia using… Continue reading

Government support for street vendors through Empower PPK programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The government continues to support street vendors and hawkers through the Vendor and Small Business Empowerment Seminar programme known as Empower PPK. Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan confirmed the programme’s ongoing implementation. He revealed that the ministry trained 618 vendors and small traders under the Empower PPK… Continue reading

Japan hosts African leaders for development conference amid debt crisis

YOKOHAMA: Japan hosted African leaders for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change. Attendees at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) included Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, William Ruto… Continue reading

South Korea blocks elderly ex-North Korean spy from border crossing

SEOUL: South Korean soldiers prevented a 95-year-old former North Korean spy from crossing the border on Wednesday after he pleaded for repatriation to the North. Ahn Hak-sop is one of six elderly former North Korean soldiers and spies who have recently intensified their demands for Seoul to send them back to their ideological homeland. These… Continue reading

ASEAN ESG principles must go beyond corporate metrics says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN’s pursuit of energy transition, sustainable water management and climate-resilient infrastructure must be guided by environmental, social and governance principles that extend beyond corporate metrics, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said ESG should not be seen merely as a reporting tool for companies, but as a framework that shapes… Continue reading

MAHA and HPPNK success show growing public interest in agriculture

PUTRAJAYA: The success of the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism exhibition and the National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen Day demonstrates growing public interest in agriculture according to Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Agriculture and Food Security Minister stated the next MAHA edition is expected to be more vibrant in visitor turnout and sales value. Mohamad… Continue reading

Malaysia-Kalimantan border control posts enhanced by MINDEF

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Defence is prioritising the enhancement of control posts along border areas, especially between Malaysia and Kalimantan, Indonesia. Deputy Minister Adly Zahari stated the ministry’s commitment to continuing the construction of new posts to safeguard national security. He acknowledged logistical challenges in building posts at certain remote locations. Adly said, “Overall,… Continue reading

National Council for Local Government adopts Service Efficiency Act 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The 86th National Council for Local Government meeting today agreed to implement the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Act 2025 at state and local authority levels. Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming outlined that Act 867 focuses on four key principles. These principles include improving service efficiency and reducing bureaucratic red tape… Continue reading

Pelan tindakan KL20 terima 41,696 permohonan, meningkat ekosistem startup

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 41,696 permohonan telah diterima merentasi kesemua 12 inisiatif utama di bawah Pelan Tindakan KL20. Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Chang Lih Kang menyatakan sejumlah 40,751 penerima manfaat dicatatkan sehingga 30 Jun lepas. Beliau berkata menerusi portal Tetingkap Tunggal MyStartup, sebanyak 4,464 syarikat pemula aktif telah mendaftar. Jumlah itu menunjukkan minat serta sambutan… Continue reading

KL businesses fear backlash over Jalur Gemilang display errors

KUALA LUMPUR: Many businesses in the capital are now hesitant to display the Jalur Gemilang during the Merdeka season, citing fears of potential backlash over accidental mistakes in flag placement, according to a local community leader. According to Ben Fong Kok Seng, of the Bukit Bintang Zone Federal Territories Residents’ Representative council chairman, said he… Continue reading

Bekas penasihat tuntutan didenda RM97,200 tipu tuntutan Perkeso

BUTTERWORTH: Seorang bekas ejen penasihat tuntutan sebuah firma guaman didenda RM97,200 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini selepas mengaku bersalah atas dua pertuduhan menipu berhubung tuntutan Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) dua tahun lepas. Ari Arjunan, 37, membuat pengakuan itu selepas kedua-dua pertuduhan pilihan dibacakan terhadapnya. Lelaki itu didakwa secara tidak jujur telah menipu dua orang pemohon… Continue reading

Hilman Idham charged with making statement causing public fear

KUALA LUMPUR: Gombak Setia assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with making a statement on the social media platform TikTok late last month that allegedly caused public fear. The Bersatu Armada chief, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge read before Magistrate Amira Abd Aziz. “I claim trial,” he… Continue reading

Mitsubishi’s Red Peak Challenge returns, set to thrill Kuching this August

MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in the country, is set to bring the adrenaline-charged Red Peak Challenge to East Malaysia later this month. The event will be held at Farley Mall, Kuching on 23 and 24 August 2025, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, giving the public a rare chance… Continue reading

Kes Zara Qairina: Keadilan mesti ikut undang-undang – Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: Kebenaran dan keadilan dalam kes melibatkan Allahyarham Zara Qairina Mahathir mesti ditegakkan sepenuhnya mengikut undang-undang, kata Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Beliau berkata kebenaran dan keadilan kepada mangsa tidak boleh ditentukan menerusi perbualan di media sosial atau pendapat umum. “Kita yang menganjurkan siri demonstrasi, nak cari apa? Nak cari kebenaran. Nak… Continue reading

Proton launches nationwide photography contest celebrating the spirit of Proton

PROTON has announced the launch of a nationwide photography contest designed to capture the passion, pride, and everyday stories of Malaysians with their Proton vehicles. Running from 18 August to 30 September 2025, the competition carries the theme “Lens of Proton: Beauty in Every Detail”, and invites participants to showcase how Proton plays a role… Continue reading

Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 76 in Herat

GUZARA: A provincial official confirmed on Wednesday that the death toll from a devastating collision in western Afghanistan has risen to seventy-six. Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, the Herat provincial government spokesman, provided the updated figures in an official statement. He stated, “Seventy-six citizens of the country… lost their lives in the incident, and three others were… Continue reading

126 foreign nationals denied entry at KLIA for breaching entry rules

SEPANG: A total of 126 foreign nationals were barred from entering Malaysia during a joint enforcement operation by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 yesterday. At KLIA Terminal 1, 35 Pakistani men were stopped after failing to meet entry requirements. “They presented… Continue reading

FAM sasarkan tajaan RM15 juta untuk 2025

PETALING JAYA: Persatuan Bola Sepak Malaysia (FAM) menyasarkan jumlah penajaan RM15 juta bagi tahun 2025 untuk pengurusan pentadbiran dan skuad kebangsaan. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Penajaan dan Pemasaran FAM Datuk Mohd Hisamudin Yahaya berkata pihaknya sudah berjaya memperoleh antara RM7 juta hingga RM8 juta. “Jumlah yang kita ada ini masih kekurangan dan kami berusaha untuk capai sasaran… Continue reading

Geng budak sekolah: Polis jalankan siasatan lanjut kes seksual

PUTRAJAYA: Polis sedang menjalankan siasatan lanjut berhubung kes jenayah seksual melibatkan kanak-kanak susulan terbongkarnya satu kumpulan dikenali sebagai Geng Budak Sekolah. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata siasatan yang dikendalikan Bahagian D11 itu perlu dilaksanakan berhati-hati kerana ia melibatkan kanak-kanak. “Cara menguruskan kes kanak-kanak ini ada kaedahnya,“ kata beliau. “Gambar tak boleh… Continue reading

SIC reaffirms focus on MotoGP Malaysia contract beyond 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has reaffirmed that its current focus is on securing the continuation of the MotoGP Malaysia beyond 2026, and not on the potential return of Formula 1. In a statement today, SIC clarified that its Chief Executive Officer Azhan Shafrima Hanif’s recent remarks referred specifically to the renewal of MotoGP… Continue reading

Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio claims world record for most games

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio on Tuesday claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men’s football when the Brazilian played for a 1,391st time. The 44-year-old on Saturday equalled the landmark held by former England stopper Peter Shilton and Fabio has now gone one better following a 2-0 win over Colombia’s America de Cali at the… Continue reading

Justice for Zara Qairina must follow legal process says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasised that justice and accountability in the case of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir must be fully upheld in accordance with the law. He stated that truth and justice for the victim cannot be determined through conversations on social media or public opinion. “Those who organise… Continue reading

Proses pemutihan PPR jamin hak B40 tidak terjejas – Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan memberi jaminan bahawa golongan B40 yang benar-benar layak tidak akan terjejas dengan pelaksanaan proses pemutihan Program Perumahan Rakyat yang sedang dijalankan Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa menyatakan kerajaan MADANI mewarisi satu cabaran legasi yang besar dalam memastikan kemudahan PPR benar-benar sampai kepada golongan… Continue reading

Justice for Zara Qairina must follow legal process says Home Minister

Punca utama guru bersara awal hilang minat dalam kerjaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Kehilangan minat dalam kerjaya dikenal pasti sebagai punca utama guru memilih untuk bersara awal. Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan Wong Kah Woh menyatakan faktor masalah keluarga dan kesihatan turut menyumbang kepada fenomena ini. Beliau berkata berdasarkan data kementerian, sebanyak 67.44 peratus guru yang memohon persaraan awal menyatakan tidak lagi berminat untuk meneruskan kerjaya sebagai sebab… Continue reading

MNKT setuju laksana Akta 867 di peringkat negeri dan PBT

PUTRAJAYA: Mesyuarat Majlis Negara bagi Kerajaan Tempatan ke-86 bersetuju dengan pelaksanaan Akta Iltizam Kecekapan Perkhidmatan Kerajaan 2025 pada peringkat negeri dan pihak berkuasa tempatan. Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming menyatakan akta ini membawa empat prinsip utama untuk reformasi perkhidmatan awam. Prinsip-prinsip tersebut termasuk meningkatkan kecekapan perkhidmatan dan mengurangkan kerenah birokrasi. “Melalui akta… Continue reading

Asia Pacific Padel Cup and APPT to host 2 tournaments in Kuala Lumpur

FROM Aug 22-24, the APPT Open – Kuala Lumpur CAVE by PP kicks off a week-long celebration of the sport, followed closely by the Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC) from Aug 28- 31 at Joy Padel Division 2. Together, these events promise to showcase the very best of professional, amateur, and national team padel –… Continue reading