August 2025 – Page 76 – Thesundailymys

Singapore woman’s RM800K casino win triggers cross-border challenge

LANDING a massive casino jackpot might appear to be pure fortune, but one Singapore woman discovered that claiming and transporting substantial overseas winnings can become a logistical nightmare. Twenty-eight-year-old entrepreneur Sherylynn Kok found herself facing unexpected complications in April after hitting an extraordinary RM800,000 (approximately $244,000) jackpot on a slot machine during a family vacation… Continue reading

Singapore woman’s RM800K casino win triggers cross-border challenge

Site supervisor denies RM2 million money laundering charge in Seremban court

SEREMBAN: A site supervisor pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to transferring RM2 million in proceeds from unlawful activities. Law Tuan Hai, 62, made the plea before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. He was charged with receiving RM2 million from a law firm’s account by deceiving a 54-year-old man. The money was transferred after… Continue reading

South Korea and US launch annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills

SEOUL: South Korea and the United States commenced their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises on 18 August, incorporating real-world threat scenarios and combat lessons from modern conflicts. The drills will run until 28 August, involving approximately 18,000 South Korean troops and a similar number of US personnel, matching last year’s participation levels. While… Continue reading

South Korea and US launch annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills

PLUS and LPT2 highways now feature 112 EV charging points

KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with 112 operational points along PLUS and Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 (LPT2) highways. The company surpassed its initial target of 100 charging points by year-end, contributing to Malaysia’s goal of 1,000 fast-charging stations by 2025. PLUS managing director Datuk Nik Airina Nik… Continue reading

Scientists warn 20% of world’s wetlands could vanish by 2050

MOSCOW: Scientists from Russia’s Tomsk University have issued a stark warning that approximately 20% of the world’s wetlands could vanish by 2050 if current trends continue. These vital ecosystems, which include swamps, lakes, rivers, artificial reservoirs, and coastal marine areas, represent some of Earth’s most valuable yet fragile environments. The researchers noted humanity has already… Continue reading

Scientists warn 20% of world’s wetlands could vanish by 2050

DVS seizes RM3.05m worth of illegal pig carcasses since 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has seized 114 tonnes of pig carcasses valued at RM3.05 million in unauthorised transfer cases from 2024 until July this year. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup revealed the seizures occurred at frozen pork sales or storage premises in Kelantan, Selangor,… Continue reading

Tabung Kasih@HAWANA aids families of late RTM staff in Sarawak

KUCHING: The MADANI Government reinforced its dedication to media practitioners’ welfare by distributing aid through the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA initiative. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching handed contributions to Muhd Usman Danial Irwan Budi, son of the late Irwan Budi Annuar. Irwan, who passed away on Aug 6 due to lung cancer and kidney disease, had… Continue reading

Viaduct Bukit Song dijangka siap lebih awal pada projek Lebuhraya Pan Borneo

MIRI: Pembinaan viaduct Bukit Song sepanjang 300 meter di bawah Pakej WPC 11, Lebuhraya Pan Borneo Sarawak dijangka siap lebih awal daripada jadual yang ditetapkan. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata tinjauan semalam mendapati keadaan tanah tidak sesuai untuk tambakan, menyebabkan kelewatan kecil dalam projek keseluruhan. “Namun begitu, pembinaan viaduct ini yang… Continue reading

Melaka to shine as global tourism hub with World Tourism Day 2025

MELAKA: The upcoming World Tourism Day (WTD) celebration in Melaka is set to elevate the state’s global profile and attract long-term investment opportunities. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh highlighted that the event will bring international exposure, benefiting sectors like health tourism, cruise tourism, and halal tourism. “Although this event lasts only two days,… Continue reading

Polis tahan lima individu, rampas 3,000 kad ATM kait sindiket along

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan lima lelaki dipercayai terlibat sebagai ‘collector’ dan ‘runner’ sindiket pemberi pinjam wang tidak berlesen (along) serta merampas 2,924 kad ATM. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa berkata tangkapan dibuat hasil pemantauan di sekitar Subang Jaya pada 8 Ogos lepas. “Pemeriksaan lanjut di premis yang turut… Continue reading

Malaysia climate change bill expected post-2026 budget

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the 2026 Budget presentation. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed the bill is currently under review by the Attorney General’s Chambers. “If there are no major changes, we will table it after the budget debate,“… Continue reading

Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine’s Kharkiv ahead of key White House talks

KYIV: Russian drone strikes killed three people, including a child, and injured 18 others in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region overnight. Kharkiv police confirmed the casualties in a Telegram post, warning that victims might still be trapped under the rubble of a damaged five-storey apartment block. The city near the Russian border had already suffered a ballistic… Continue reading

Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine’s Kharkiv ahead of key White House talks

Bukit Song viaduct to finish early, boosting Pan Borneo Highway

MIRI: The 300-metre Bukit Song viaduct under Work Package Contract 11 of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project is set for early completion. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi shared updates after a recent field visit to inspect progress. He noted that unsuitable soil conditions initially delayed construction, making reclamation impractical. Nanta stated the… Continue reading

Kilang EV Proton bakal mulakan pengeluaran model e.MAS pada September

KUALA LUMPUR: Kilang kenderaan elektrik (EV) Proton Holdings Bhd dijangka memulakan operasi pengeluaran mulai September ini di Tanjung Malim, Perak. Proton melaporkan pembinaan infrastruktur bangunan kini mencapai 90.4% siap manakala pemasangan peralatan berada pada tahap 83.5%. “Kemajuan keseluruhan projek kini mencatatkan 86.9% dengan pengeluaran pertama bakal menampilkan Proton e.MAS 7,” menurut kenyataan syarikat. Model e.MAS… Continue reading

Suspek bunuh pelajar kolej mungkin dikenal mangsa, kata polis

KUALA LUMPUR: Suspek dalam kes pembunuhan pelajar wanita sebuah kolej yang ditemui tergantung pada kipas siling di rumah keluarganya di USJ 2/1, Subang Jaya mungkin merupakan individu yang dikenali mangsa. Ketua Polis Daerah Subang Jaya ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat menyatakan tiada kehilangan harta benda dilaporkan di lokasi kejadian itu. “Polis telah merakam keterangan 12… Continue reading

DVS rampas 114 tan karkas babi haram bernilai lebih RM3 juta

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar (DVS) merampas 114 tan metrik karkas babi bernilai RM3.05 juta dalam operasi membendung pemindahan haram produk ternakan itu dari Januari hingga Julai 2024. Timbalan Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup berkata rampasan dilakukan di premis jualan dan stor sejuk beku di Kelantan, Selangor, Johor, Kedah, Pulau… Continue reading

Malaysia shipping industry thrives amid global trade challenges

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s shipping industry has demonstrated resilience by meeting rising global demand and maintaining profitability despite trade uncertainties, according to Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin. The sector continues to invest heavily in capacity expansion and green fuel technologies to align with global decarbonisation targets. Ooi highlighted that profits from the past… Continue reading

RUU perubahan iklim negara dijangka dibentang selepas belanjawan 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN) dijangka dibentang di Parlimen selepas pembentangan Belanjawan 2026. Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata RUU itu kini berada di peringkat penelitian Jabatan Peguam Negara. “Insya-Allah, sebaik sahaja RUU ini dimuktamadkan kita akan bentang di Dewan Rakyat,” katanya semasa sesi soal jawab di Dewan… Continue reading

Murid tahun enam lemas ketika mandi sungai di Dungun ditemui

DUNGUN: Seorang murid tahun enam berusia 12 tahun yang dilaporkan hilang ketika mandi di Sungai Kampung Delong ditemui lemas pagi ini selepas tiga hari operasi pencarian dijalankan. Penolong Penguasa Bomba Zon 2 Terengganu Sa’ariah Hassan berkata mayat Nik Zariff Maliqi Qausar Nik Sulaiman ditemui terapung pada pukul 8.24 pagi, kira-kira 700 meter dari lokasi kejadian.… Continue reading

EAIC cadang SOP khusus untuk kamera badan pegawai Imigresen

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Integriti Agensi Penguatkuasaan (EAIC) mencadangkan penubuhan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) khusus berkaitan penggunaan dan penyimpanan rakaman kamera badan oleh pegawai Jabatan Imigresen semasa operasi penguatkuasaan. EAIC menyatakan cadangan ini telah dikemukakan kepada Ketua Pengarah Imigresen bagi memastikan ketelusan dalam pelaksanaan tugas serta mengelakkan sebarang tohmahan awam pada masa depan. “Pelaksanaan SOP ini… Continue reading

Sebutan semula kes Naim Daniel pada 19 Sept di Mahkamah Sesyen Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Sesyen di sini menetapkan 19 September ini untuk sebutan semula kes penyanyi Naim Daniel yang didakwa atas pertuduhan melakukan amang seksual terhadap seorang remaja perempuan berusia 17 tahun di sebuah hotel pada Mei lepas. Hakim Datin M Kunasundary menetapkan tarikh itu pada prosiding tertutup ketika kes berkenaan disebut dihadapannya hari ini. Naim Daniel… Continue reading

STAR meeting to discuss AI impact on worker productivity in Putrajaya

The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) will hold a meeting this evening to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and worker productivity. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar confirmed the agenda includes studies by the United Nations University, McKinsey, and JP Morgan. National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) Director… Continue reading

Proton EV plant to begin production in September with e.MAS models

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd’s electric vehicle (EV) production plant is on track to start operations in September. The facility, located in Tanjung Malim, Perak, is now 90.4% structurally complete, with equipment installation at 83.5%. Proton confirmed the plant will manufacture multiple models under the Global Modular Architecture (GMA) platform. Production will begin with the… Continue reading

Melaka jangka lebih pelaburan, kerjasama antarabangsa melalui WTD 2025

MELAKA: Sambutan Hari Pelancongan Sedunia (WTD) 2025 di Melaka bulan depan dijangka membuka pintu pelaburan dan kerjasama antarabangsa yang lebih luas untuk negeri ini. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh berkata publisiti global acara ini bukan sahaja akan menarik lebih ramai pelancong tetapi juga membuka peluang dalam pelbagai sektor pelancongan. “Walaupun acara ini berlangsung… Continue reading

Inkuis kematian Zara Qairina bermula 3 Sept di Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Mahkamah Koroner di sini menetapkan 3 September ini sebagai tarikh permulaan prosiding inkuis bagi menyiasat kematian pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir. Koroner Azreena Aziz memutuskan prosiding akan berlangsung dari 3 hingga 4 September, 8 hingga 12 September, 17 hingga 19 September serta 22 hingga 30 September. Pegawai Pengendali Mohd Fairus Johari yang… Continue reading

Naim Daniel’s sexual assault case mention set for Sept 19

PUTRAJAYA: The Sessions Court has fixed Sept 19 for the mention of singer Naim Daniel’s sexual assault case involving a 17-year-old girl. Judge Datin M. Kunasundary set the date during a closed-door proceeding today. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, is accused of committing the offence at a Petaling Jaya hotel… Continue reading

Kajian AI dan produktiviti pekerja dibincang dalam mesyuarat STAR petang ini

PUTRAJAYA: Mesyuarat Pasukan Petugas Khas Reformasi Agensi (STAR) pada petang ini akan membincangkan kajian mengenai penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dan kesannya terhadap produktiviti pekerja. Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar berkata kajian itu melibatkan United Nations University (Tokyo), McKinsey dan pengalaman JP Morgan. “Pengarah Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) Datuk Dr Mohd… Continue reading

PM Anwar warns of AI productivity paradox in Malaysia’s digital push

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on government machinery to remain vigilant against the “AI Productivity Paradox” in the implementation of the country’s digital transformation agenda. He said the paradox refers to situations where large investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation may not necessarily translate into higher productivity. “I hope this… Continue reading

Man torches MBJB tow truck after car impounded in JB

A 31-year-old local man has been arrested for setting fire to a Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) tow truck in retaliation after his vehicle was impounded by authorities. Johor Bahru South district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat confirmed that the incident occurred at 11.07am, Saturday (Aug 16) at the MBJB vehicle storage depot located… Continue reading

Man torches MBJB tow truck after car impounded in JB

Anwar cautions against costly AI mistakes in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) programmes could cost Malaysia tens of billions of ringgit over the next five years, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned today, cautioning civil servants against repeating past mistakes where huge budgets failed to deliver results. He tasked the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) and the ministries of… Continue reading

Inquest into Zara Qairina’s death begins Sept 3 in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner’s Court has fixed Sept 3 as the start date for the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Coroner Azreena Aziz scheduled the proceedings to run from Sept 3 to 4, Sept 8 to 12, Sept 17 to 19, and Sept 22 to 30. Conducting Officer Mohd… Continue reading

Rising vision problems in Malaysian children linked to digital habits

KUALA LUMPUR: Vision issues among Malaysian children are rising, with many cases undiagnosed until they impact learning or behaviour. Sunway Medical Centre Velocity consultant Dr Fiona Chew Lee Min highlights refractive errors as the primary cause, affecting nearly half of children locally. Myopia impacts 30.2% of children, blurring distant objects due to light focusing in… Continue reading

Sarawak domestic violence cases rise alarmingly: Nancy Shukri

KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has raised serious concerns about the escalating domestic violence situation across the country, particularly highlighting troubling trends in Sarawak. Speaking at the ‘Wacana Khas Keluarga Islam Sarawak 2025’ event held at Miri Civic Centre on Sunday, the minister revealed that domestic violence reports surged… Continue reading

Anwar ingatkan risiko AI productivity paradox dalam transformasi digital

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengingatkan jentera kerajaan supaya teliti dengan fenomena “AI Productivity Paradox” dalam pelaksanaan transformasi digital negara. Beliau berkata risiko tersebut merujuk kepada situasi di mana pelaburan besar dalam kecerdasan buatan dan digitalisasi tidak semestinya meningkatkan produktiviti. “Saya harap (AI Productivity Paradox) diberikan perhatian khusus di Kementerian Digital,… Continue reading

Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin sister as LPGA champion

JAPAN’s Akie Iwai carded a six-under 66 to secure her maiden LPGA victory at the Portland Classic. The win makes her the 10th first-time champion this season and the fifth Japanese player to lift a trophy. Iwai finished with a 24-under total of 264, four strokes clear of American Gurleen Kaur in second place. Kaur… Continue reading

Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin sister as LPGA champion

UAE conducts 73rd airdrop of aid to Gaza with international partners

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has completed its 73rd airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of Operation Birds of Goodness under the broader Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 initiative. This latest mission was conducted in partnership with Jordan and involved participation from eight other nations including Germany, France and Singapore. The airdrop contained… Continue reading

Lorde returns to minimalism in latest album Virgin

INTROSPECTIVE lyrics and minimalistic production have always been a part of Lorde’s musical charm. In a musical landscape where infectious pop dominates, the Kiwi singer’s minimal yet complex artistry is a rare and delightful sonic treat. From her Pure Heroine days, she demonstrated a strong sense of maturity and ingeniousness in her work, whether she… Continue reading

UAE conducts 73rd airdrop of aid to Gaza with international partners

UK manufacturers fall behind global rivals in automation adoption

LONDON: British manufacturing firms have slipped behind international competitors over the past 20 years due to poor adoption of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. A report by Make UK and Sage revealed the UK’s weak performance in robotics and AI implementation, with digital skills training failing to meet industry needs. Nearly 50% of UK… Continue reading

UK manufacturers fall behind global rivals in automation adoption

Fadhlina urges swift probe into Johor student bullying case

JOHOR BAHRU: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called for an accelerated investigation into a bullying case involving a student in Johor. She stressed the need for appropriate action against those responsible for the incident. Fadhlina stated that she takes the matter seriously and will not tolerate bullying in any educational institution under her ministry. “It… Continue reading

OH!SOME opens largest Malaysian store with 188 Gachapon machines

TRENDY lifestyle retailer OH!SOME has made a spectacular entrance into IOI City Mall Putrajaya with its eighth Malaysian location, bringing an impressive collection of 188 gachapon machines and an exclusive Disney collaboration to Malaysia’s largest shopping destination. The 1,000-square-foot flagship store represents the brand’s most ambitious Malaysian venture yet, combining global curation with local preferences… Continue reading

OH!SOME opens largest Malaysian store with 188 Gachapon machines

Air Canada suspends flights as attendants defy back-to-work order

OTTAWA: Air Canada has halted plans to restart limited flights on Sunday evening after its flight attendants refused to comply with a government back-to-work directive. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) unlawfully instructed its members to ignore an order from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to return to work, according to the airline’s… Continue reading