August 2025 – Page 73 – Thesundailymys

Joao Felix honours late Diogo Jota as football legend

JOAO FELIX shared heartfelt words about his late Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota, calling him an unforgettable figure in football. The Liverpool forward died in a car crash in Spain on July 3 alongside his brother Andre Silva. Jota had married his long-time partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days before the tragic accident. The Premier League… Continue reading

Johor tubuh Jawatankuasa Khas Antibuli, adakan mesyuarat hari ini

JOHOR BAHRU: Mesyuarat pertama Jawatankuasa Khas Antibuli Negeri melalui Mesyuarat Penyelarasan Kempen Antibuli dan Tindakan diadakan hari ini sebagai langkah agresif menangani isu buli di sekolah. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pendidikan dan Penerangan Johor Aznan Tamin menyatakan mesyuarat itu melibatkan pelbagai agensi bagi menyusun strategi dan pelan tindakan menyeluruh. Beliau berkata mesyuarat turut mengemukakan cadangan bernas dan… Continue reading

Two men killed in road accident while refuelling van in Ipoh

IPOH: Two men were killed after being struck by a car while refuelling their van by the roadside at Kilometre 84.6 of Jalan Kuala Kangsar-Gerik-Pengkalan Hulu. Gerik district police chief Supt Abdul Samad Othman confirmed the incident occurred yesterday evening. The victims were refueling their Nissan Vanette when the accident took place. A Proton Wira,… Continue reading

MyIPO pushes for stronger IP legal framework amid AI challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) is intensifying its efforts to shape future policies and legislation that address the growing challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the intellectual property landscape. MyIPO said its priority, as the custodian of intellectual property rights in Malaysia, is to strike a balance between protecting the… Continue reading

Consortium of four local firms appointed for TH branding exercise

KUALA LUMPUR: The company appointed for Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) branding exercise is a consortium of four local firms. The selection was based on expertise and capabilities aligned with the project’s requirements. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the consortium includes professionals of various races. He stated… Continue reading

Anwar allocates RM100,000 for RXZ Members 7.0 motorcycling programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government has pledged an initial RM100,000 to support the RXZ Members 7.0 2025 Programme. The event will take place on Aug 23 at the Gong Badak Motor Circuit in Terengganu. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that further discussions on additional support will be held with organisers next week. He… Continue reading

Expanded SST designed for fairness, says finance minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The government chose to expand the Sales and Service Tax (SST) after evaluating both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He stated that the expanded SST was designed to be progressive and fairer, ensuring the tax burden falls on those with greater… Continue reading

Govt shifts focus from mega projects to people-centric spending

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will avoid mega projects with limited public impact due to global economic uncertainties, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He emphasised prioritising spending on programmes directly benefiting communities, such as school and rural clinic repairs. “The government’s approach is to channel spending into programmes that truly benefit the… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts clean energy for industries via PETRA initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is ramping up efforts to provide green electricity to industrial users through third-party access. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated this initiative will help companies meet their ESG commitments by increasing clean energy adoption. Programmes like the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme… Continue reading

Greta Thunberg, activists block Norway oil refinery

OSLO: Some 200 climate activists including Greta Thunberg of Sweden blocked Norway’s largest oil refinery on Monday in a protest demanding an end to the country’s oil industry, organisers and police said. Activists from Extinction Rebellion sat on the road, blocking the entrance to the Mongstad refinery in Bergen on Norway’s southwestern coast, while kayaks… Continue reading

EU imports €4.4 billion of russian LNG in first half of 2025

BRUSSELS: The European Union imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia worth around €4.48 billion (US$5.2 billion) in the first half of 2025, up from €3.47 billion over the same period last year, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat on Monday. Overall, the EU imported LNG valued at approximately €26.9 billion during the first six… Continue reading

Johor leads Malaysia with first anti-bullying committee for schools

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has made history as the first Malaysian state to form a dedicated anti-bullying committee during its Anti-Bullying Campaign Coordination Meeting. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin announced the milestone initiative involving multiple government agencies. The committee will develop phased strategies for implementing anti-bullying campaigns and intervention programmes across all educational… Continue reading

Pendang MP suspended 10 days for disruptive Dewan Rakyat behaviour

KUALA LUMPUR: Pendang MP Datuk Awang Hashim from Perikatan Nasional has been suspended from the Dewan Rakyat for 10 days. The suspension follows his disruptive conduct and an alleged challenge to fight another MP during proceedings last week. Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul invoked Standing Order 44(2) after reviewing video and audio recordings of the… Continue reading

UK grants asylum to Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung

LONDON: Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung, who once called for the city’s independence and was the youngest person to be jailed under its national security law, has been granted asylum in the UK. Chung, 24, posted a letter from the UK interior ministry on his Instagram page on Sunday, which read: “Your claim for… Continue reading

Accountancy profession central to Malaysia’s economic resilience and future growth: Lim

KUALA LUMPUR: The accountancy profession is central to Malaysia’s economic resilience and future growth, particularly in embedding sustainability into business models, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She said accountants are no longer “mere number keepers” but “guardians of integrity”, upholding trust and transparency across both public and private sectors. “With sustainability now a… Continue reading

Foreign tourists amazed by Jalur Gemilang festive display in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: The vibrant display of the Jalur Gemilang across the city has not only stirred national pride but also captivated foreign tourists. A German software developer, Anna Becker, 36, expressed surprise at the abundance of flags lining the streets and buildings. “At first, I wondered why there were so many flags, but after being… Continue reading

Spain and Portugal wildfires death toll rises as firefighters battle blazes

MADRID: Thousands of firefighters, supported by military personnel and water-bombing aircraft, are battling dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal. The death toll has risen to six since the outbreaks began, with two firefighters killed in separate road accidents on Sunday. The Iberian peninsula has been severely affected by forest fires intensified by heatwaves and… Continue reading

Heavy rains cripple daily life in Mumbai City

NEW DELHI: Torrential rains disrupted daily life in India’s financial hub Mumbai on Monday, forcing school closures and causing traffic snarls on waterlogged roads. India’s weather department issued an alert for more heavy rains in the city and many coastal districts in the western state of Maharashtra. Waterlogging was reported in many parts of the… Continue reading

Malaysians urged to fly Jalur Gemilang proudly despite negativity

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should continue flying the Jalur Gemilang with pride during National Month, despite attempts by certain groups to spread fear over flag-related issues. Experts emphasise that the flag symbolises national unity and patriotism, transcending race, religion, and political differences. Dr Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin, a senior lecturer at UiTM, stated that the Jalur… Continue reading

TVET Commission to streamline vocational education in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The government believes the new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission will create a more structured and industry-aligned education system. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the commission will eliminate overlaps and improve resource efficiency across ministries and institutions. He referenced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s… Continue reading

MITI harap sokongan tinggi kepada industri berasas PKS dalam Belanjawan 2026

SINGAPURA: Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) berharap perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) akan menerima sokongan sewajarnya dalam Belanjawan 2026 supaya mereka lebih bersedia untuk mengeksport dan menembusi pasaran baharu. Menteri berkenaan Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz berkata berikutan ketidaktentuan geopolitik semasa, industri dan syarikat memerlukan dasar yang dapat membantu mereka menyesuaikan diri dengan… Continue reading

Army veterans begin warden roles at MRSM schools in pilot project

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight army veterans have officially started their duties as hostel wardens at two MARA Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) in Besut, Terengganu, and Balik Pulau, Penang. The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV) director-general Maj Gen Datuk Semaon Marjuki confirmed the appointments as part of a MARA pilot initiative. He stated that four… Continue reading

Malaysia finalises FTA with South Korea, signing set for October

SINGAPORE: Malaysia has completed negotiations for a free trade agreement with South Korea, with the signing expected in October. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz announced the development during a fireside chat at Bursa Malaysia’s Invest Malaysia event. He stated that the agreement underscores Malaysia’s commitment to expanding market access amid… Continue reading

Russia striking Azerbaijan’s SOCAR oil facilities in Ukraine on purpose, Kyiv says

KYIV: Russian drones on Monday intentionally attacked an oil depot belonging to Azerbaijani state oil company SOCAR in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region for the second time in two weeks, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, writing on X, said the “deliberate Russian strike…was an attack not only on us but also on our relations and… Continue reading

Johor forms technical committee for data centre water management

KOTA TINGGI: Johor has set up a dedicated technical committee to assess and approve data centre projects, focusing on their water usage and environmental impact. State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said this initiative ensures comprehensive planning for water efficiency and sustainability. The committee advises developers to adopt… Continue reading

Perang mulut Ahli Parlimen, Awang Hashim diarah keluar Dewan 10 hari

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli Parlimen Pendang dari Perikatan Nasional (PN) Datuk Awang Hashim diarah keluar dewan selama 10 hari bermula hari ini, susulan tindakannya mencetuskan kekecohan serta dakwaan aksi mencabar seorang Ahli Parlimen untuk bergaduh pada Rabu lepas. Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul mengeluarkan perintah itu berdasarkan Peraturan 44.2 dalam Peraturan-Peraturan Majlis Mesyuarat… Continue reading

Missing anglers near Pulau Kendi found safe after boat engine failure

GEORGE TOWN: Two anglers who went missing near Pulau Kendi were found safe early this morning after their boat experienced engine failure. The Penang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) confirmed the men, aged 34 and 64, were located at 3 am in stable condition. Their boat was anchored 15 nautical miles west of Pulau Kendi… Continue reading

MOE launches anti-bullying campaign in schools after royal decree

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will enforce a nationwide anti-bullying campaign in schools as directed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The campaign will begin at the primary school level to instil values of respect and discipline among students. MOE stated that the initiative aims to raise awareness and promote mutual… Continue reading

Kerajaan MADANI salur peruntukan awal RM100,000 sokong Program RXZ Members 7.0

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan MADANI akan menyalurkan peruntukan awal RM100,000 bagi menyokong penganjuran Program RXZ Members 7.0 2025 yang akan berlangsung pada 23 Ogos ini di Litar Permotoran Gong Badak, Terengganu. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata perbincangan lanjut mengenai keperluan tambahan akan diadakan bersama pihak penganjur pada minggu hadapan. Beliau berkata sokongan itu mencerminkan… Continue reading

Former Kelantan police chief named KRW FC president in A1 League

FORMER Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun has been named president of Kelantan Red Warrior (KRW) FC, effective immediately. KRW FC stated that Muhamad Zaki’s leadership and integrity will help build a professional and competitive culture within the club. “KRW FC would like to congratulate Muhamad Zaki on his appointment as president,“ the club… Continue reading

Kerajaan yakin Suruhanjaya TVET bantu wujud ekosistem lebih sistematik – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan yakin penubuhan Suruhanjaya Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) akan mewujudkan ekosistem TVET yang lebih sistematik, berfokus dan responsif terhadap keperluan industri. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata penubuhan suruhanjaya itu juga dapat mengoptimumkan penggunaan sumber dengan mengelakkan sebarang pembaziran serta pertindihan fungsi antara kementerian dan institusi… Continue reading

19 high-impact programmes for Indian community in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 19 high-impact programmes under the Socioeconomic Development Programme for the Indian Community (PPSMI) have been planned for this year with an allocation of RM22.27 million. Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan stated that these initiatives focus on education, spirituality, culture, and social well-being. He urged… Continue reading

CelcomDigi posts improved Q2 results declares 3.8 sen dividend

PETALING JAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd registered revenue growth of 2.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM3.18 billion in its second quarter of financial year 2025 (Q2’25). Earnings before interest and tax grew 12.3 % y-o-y to RM736 million, while profit after tax improved 5.5% y-o-y to RM439 million, supported by disciplined capital and operating expenditure management and the… Continue reading

Oil prices rise on US adviser comments on India buying Russian crude

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India’s purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and had to stop. Traders were also watching for clues from a meeting later in the day between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as they attempt… Continue reading

U Mobile aims to provide 5G coverage in 175 buildings within a year

KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd will roll out in-building 5G coverage to 175 buildings within a year and over 600 nationwide within four years, said chief technology officer Woon Ooi Yuen. He said the telco has already equipped more than 70 buildings with its 5G infrastructure with Berjaya Times Square becoming the first shopping… Continue reading

Government to carefully study retirement age extension, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will conduct a comprehensive study on the proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age to 65 for civil servants and private sector workers. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the study under the National Ageing Framework will examine multiple factors. She stated that… Continue reading

Oxford Innotech to ride on rising use of automation, robotics in manufacturing

PETALING JAYA: Integrated engineering solutions provider Oxford Innotech Bhd (OXB) is poised to capitalise on the rising adoption of automation in manufacturing as businesses increasingly seek solutions that enhance efficiency, ensure consistent quality and reinforce operational resilience in a competitive global market. OXB, which made its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities… Continue reading

Bunuh isteri dan anak tiri: Warga Singapura dihukum penjara 72 tahun, 24 sebatan

MELAKA: Seorang warga Singapura hari ini dihukum penjara berjumlah 72 tahun dan 24 sebatan oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di sini selepas didapati bersalah membunuh isteri serta anak tirinya yang mayat mereka ditemukan dikerat lapan selain dibuang di kawasan semak, enam tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Anselm Charles Fernandis membuat keputusan itu selepas mendapati pembelaan Shahrul Nizam Zuraimy,… Continue reading

Police probe viral video of woman jumping from car on SPRINT Highway

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating a viral 14-second video showing a woman jumping from a moving vehicle on the SPRINT Highway. The footage, shared on a Facebook account named Lion Wong, captured the woman exiting the speeding car. Brickfields police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed the incident but noted no official report has… Continue reading

Malaysia akan berusaha muktamadkan rundingan DEFA pada mesyuarat AEM – Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPURA: Malaysia akan berusaha memuktamadkan rundingan Perjanjian Rangka Kerja Ekonomi Digital ASEAN (DEFA) semasa Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Ekonomi ASEAN (AEM) pada bulan depan, kata Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Sebelum mesyuarat AEM yang akan berlangsung dari 24 hingga 26 Sept di Kuala Lumpur itu, para menteri akan bersidang pada mesyuarat… Continue reading

Govt may add RM100 aid for university students in Budget 2026

CYBERJAYA: The government is prepared to evaluate an additional one-off RM100 aid for university students to ease their financial burdens. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the proposal will be reviewed for Budget 2026, set for tabling in October. He addressed the suggestion during the Temu Anwar programme after a student representative from Multimedia… Continue reading

Halim Saad loses appeal to reinstate lawsuit against Dr M and government

PUTRAJAYA: Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has lost his appeal to reinstate his lawsuit against the government, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop. The case involved alleged losses from the government’s 2001 acquisition of Renong Bhd and United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) shares. A three-judge panel dismissed Halim’s appeal and ordered… Continue reading

Bekas Ketua Polis Kelantan dilantik Presiden KRW FC

KOTA BHARU: Bekas Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun dilantik sebagai Presiden Kelantan Red Warrior (KRW) FC berkuat kuasa hari ini. KRW FC memaklumkan reputasi luar biasa Muhamad Zaki, 61, dalam bidang kepimpinan, disiplin dan integriti penting dalam membentuk budaya profesional dan berdaya saing KRW FC. “KRW FC mengucapkan jutaan tahniah kepada Muhamad Zaki… Continue reading

Waspada tindakan segelintir pihak cuba gugat perpaduan negara – PM

CYBERJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengingatkan rakyat agar berwaspada dan tidak terpedaya dengan tindakan segelintir pihak yang memainkan isu tertentu bagi memecah-belahkan perpaduan masyarakat di Malaysia. Anwar, yang juga Menteri Kewangan, berkata setiap isu di negara ini perlu ditangani dengan baik kerana Malaysia mempunyai undang-undang yang jelas. Mengambil contoh isu Jalur… Continue reading

Malaysia tightens plastic waste import controls to boost circular economy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and SIRIM Bhd are tightening regulations on plastic waste imports to support Malaysia’s circular economy goals. New measures include mandatory Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) certification and stricter import controls under the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) (Amendment) Order 2025. Starting July 1, 2025, importers of plastic waste… Continue reading

AirAsia X again named Best International Airline of the Year at Australian Aviation Awards

PETALING JAYA: AirAsia X (AAX) has once again clinched the Best International Airline of the Year title at the Australian Aviation Awards 2025, marking its second consecutive win and reaffirming its strong and growing presence in the Australian market. The honour, presented at a gala ceremony in Sydney last Friday, recognises AAX’s continued excellence in… Continue reading

Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 to be tabled next week

KUALA LUMPUR: The Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 is set for its first reading in Parliament next week. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed the bill’s tabling as part of the MADANI Government’s legal reforms. She stated, “This will provide a focus on… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan bakal bangunkan hab halal berkuasa AI pertama Malaysia

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan bakal menjadi negeri pertama di Malaysia yang membangunkan hab halal berkuasa kecerdasan buatan (AI). Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata, Pusat Pengedaran Halal Serantau (RHDC) bernilai RM400 juta akan dibangunkan di kawasan seluas 5.423 hektar di Bandar Enstek, dengan pembinaan dijangka bermula bulan depan. Beliau yang juga Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tindakan Pelaburan,… Continue reading

Polis kesan individu terlibat kes wanita terjun kenderaan

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis sedang mengesan individu terlibat dan saksi kejadian seorang wanita terjun keluar dari sebuah kenderaan di Lebuhraya Sprint. Kejadian itu tular menerusi video berdurasi 14 saat yang dimuat naik di akaun Facebook Lion Wong. Ketua Polis Daerah Brickfields ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood berkata video tersebut memaparkan wanita itu membuka pintu dan keluar… Continue reading

PM umum inisiatif baharu MITRA untuk masyarakat India esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dijadual mengumumkan beberapa inisiatif baharu di bawah Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia (MITRA) esok. Inisiatif ini bertujuan memberi manfaat kepada masyarakat India dalam aspek pembangunan sosioekonomi. Perkara itu disahkan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Beliau bertanggungjawab menjawab soalan berkaitan hal ehwal… Continue reading