August 2025 – Page 90 – Thesundailymys

Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery, apartment block

KYIV: Ukrainian drones hit a Russian oil refinery and an apartment block in an overnight attack just hours before US President Donald Trump hosts his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Kyiv has targeted Russia’s oil depots and refineries in long-range drone attacks in what it calls retaliatory strikes for Moscow’s… Continue reading

Construction sector job growth expected in 2H 2025 – MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR: The construction sector is expected to see increased job flows in the second half of this year (2H 2025), driven by the gradual rollout of major public-sector infrastructure projects, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd. In a note today, the investment bank said earnings visibility is expected to improve in 2H 2025, supported by… Continue reading

161 Ahli Parlimen selesai bahas RMK13 di Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 161 Ahli Parlimen telah menyelesaikan sesi perbahasan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) pada minggu keempat sidang Dewan Rakyat. Perbahasan berlangsung selama lapan hari bermula 4 Ogos selepas pelan pembangunan negara 2026-2030 dibentangkan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Isu utama yang dibangkitkan termasuk pemerkasaan pengangkutan awam, penambahbaikan pendidikan, dan kebajikan petugas kesihatan. Syahredzan… Continue reading

20 warga asing ditahan dalam Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Batalion 8 menahan 20 warga asing termasuk dua tekong dalam tiga serbuan berasingan di negeri ini pada 13 dan 14 Ogos menerusi Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid dalam kenyataan hari ini berkata sebanyak 11 lelaki warga Pakistan termasuk dua… Continue reading

JAKIM confirms imported meat meets Malaysian and Australian halal standards

PUTRAJAYA: All slaughtering and processing of meat and meat-based products, supplied or exported to Malaysia, are carried out in accordance with the standards and regulations set by both Malaysia and Australia. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said this was to ensure that only genuinely halal products reach the public,… Continue reading

MACC probes online media firm over smuggling syndicate links

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) will investigate an online media company following the arrest of two of its staff members during Op Sohor, who are believed to be involved in a smuggling syndicate. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the owner of the company would be summoned soon to provide… Continue reading

Hannah fail notis bankrap terhadap pensyarah Kamarul Zaman

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli Parlimen Segambut Hannah Yeoh, memfailkan notis kebankrapan terhadap pensyarah Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Dr Kamarul Zaman Yusoff selepas gagal membayar ganti rugi RM400,000 berhubung kes fitnah lapan tahun lepas. Peguam Sangeet Kaur Deo, yang mewakili Hannah, berkata notis itu difailkan di Mahkamah Tinggi di sini pada 9 Julai lepas dengan Kamarul Zaman… Continue reading

Mother seeks court order to exhume UTM cadet’s body for second autopsy

KUALA LUMPUR: The mother of a deceased Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (PALAPES) cadet has filed a court motion to exhume her son’s body for a second autopsy. Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, 45, submitted the notice of motion through Messrs. Naran Singh & Co at the Shah Alam High Court Registry yesterday.… Continue reading

20 illegal immigrants detained in Kelantan under Op Taring Wawasan

KOTA BHARU: The 8th Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) detained 20 illegal immigrants, including two suspected tekong, in three separate raids under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan. The operations took place on Wednesday (Aug 13) and Thursday (Aug 14) across Machang and Pasir Mas. Southeast Brigade GOF commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab… Continue reading

Wabak kolera dilaporkan di 23 negara Afrika sejak awal 2025 – CDC

MOSCOW: Wabak kolera direkodkan di 23 negara anggota Kesatuan Afrika sejak awal 2025, kata Ketua Pengarah Pusat Kawalan dan Pencegahan Penyakit Afrika (Africa CDC) Jean Kaseya pada Khamis, lapor Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Pada Mac lalu, Tabung Kanak-Kanak Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNICEF) memaklumkan bahawa Afrika Timur dan Selatan sedang mengalami wabak kolera yang serius, dengan lebih 178,000… Continue reading

AKPK provides free financial advice for MHIT policyholders

KUALA LUMPUR: The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has introduced a free financial management service to assist policyholders affected by premium increases for their medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) plans. In a statement today, AKPK said the initiative is aimed at enabling policyholders to make informed financial decisions while helping them… Continue reading

General Operations Force to boost up focus on Sarawak border routes leading to Indonesian new capital Nusantara – Bukit Aman

KUCHING: More general operations force (GOF) bases are being planned for the 1,000 kms Sarawak-Kalimantan boundary for security purposes, Bukit Aman said. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director Deputy Commissioner Datuk Mohd Suzrin Mohd Rodhi said a blueprint is being drawn to construct these bases at all strategic points. This was… Continue reading

Gelombang haba Gaza cetus lonjakan kes penyakit kulit

ISTANBUL: Gaza kini mencatatkan peningkatan mendadak kes penyakit kulit berikutan gelombang haba yang melanda wilayah itu, kata Pengarah Hospital Al-Shifa Mohammed Abu Salmiya pada Khamis, lapor Anadolu Ajansi. Beliau berkata suhu yang melonjak tinggi, ditambah dengan kekurangan bekalan air minuman yang serius, meningkatkan risiko kesihatan kepada penduduk di semua peringkat umur di seluruh Semenanjung Gaza.… Continue reading

1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign expands to health sector

KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign has been expanded to include the health cluster starting today, in line with efforts to enliven the National Day celebrations themed ‘Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni.’ Information Department (JAPEN) director-general Julina Johan said the campaign, introduced in 2024, previously covered only five clusters. This year, the… Continue reading

CGC100 fast track graduates 20 young entrepreneurs with AI focus

KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty young entrepreneurs graduated from the CGC100 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme Fast Track Cohort Two today. The initiative by Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) targets aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 to 23 from B40 and M40 communities. CGC chairman Datuk Mohammed Hussein said the programme focuses on ethical and sustainable business values. “Sustainable and… Continue reading

BNM kekal unjuran KDNK 2025 4.0-4.8% hadapi ketidakpastian rundingan tarif

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) mengekalkan unjuran Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) bagi tahun 2025 pada julat 4.0 hingga 4.8 peratus. Gabenor BNM Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour menyatakan unjuran itu dibuat dengan mengambil kira pelbagai kemungkinan daripada rundingan tarif antarabangsa. “Tidak perlu untuk kami menyemak semula angka pertumbuhan ini,“ jelas beliau dalam sidang… Continue reading

Chulalongkorn herbarium aids science, crime-solving, and conservation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Professor Kasin Suvatabhandhu Herbarium (BCU) at Chulalongkorn University plays a crucial role in plant research and identification in Thailand. Operated by the Department of Botany, the herbarium has become a key resource for academic and forensic applications. Parinyanoot Klinratana, a Chulalongkorn University Science Service Officer, explained how plant materials from crime scenes… Continue reading

David Archuleta marks new musical era with EP Earthly Delights

AMERICAN singer David Archuleta has returned with more music, kicking off his new musical chapter with the release of his EP Earthly Delights. Consisting of six tracks, the EP sees him explore the edgier side of his personality. “There is something sweet about being naughty. It has actually helped me to get in touch with… Continue reading

Kapal hantu ditunda ke KSB, jalani pemeriksaan sebelum siasatan

CHUKAI: Kapal ‘hantu’ yang hanyut di perairan Pelantar Minyak Semangkok A, Terengganu sejak 12 Ogos lepas telah ditunda ke Pangkalan Bekalan Kemaman (KSB) di Teluk Kalung. Kapal itu tiba kira-kira jam 11.30 pagi tadi untuk menjalani pemeriksaan keselamatan sebelum siasatan penuh dijalankan. Pengarah Maritim Pahang Laksamana Pertama Maritim Mazlan Mat Rejab berkata 12 anggota Pasukan… Continue reading

FIMM reprimands five consultants for falsified certificates

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) has reprimanded five former unit trust scheme (UTS) and/or private retirement scheme (PRS) consultants for the misconduct of submitting falsified academic certificates. The breach of rules was committed in their application for registration and/or re-registration as a UTS and/or PRS consultant to their respective distributors. In… Continue reading

AKPK tawar khidmat nasihat kewangan percuma untuk pemegang polisi MHIT

KUALA LUMPUR: Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) melancarkan inisiatif baharu untuk membantu pemegang polisi insurans dan takaful kesihatan (MHIT) yang terjejas akibat kenaikan premium. Perkhidmatan percuma ini bertujuan membantu individu membuat keputusan kewangan lebih termaklum. “Penasihat kewangan AKPK akan melakukan analisis kesihatan kewangan untuk menentukan premium yang mampu ditanggung,“ menurut kenyataan rasmi agensi tersebut.… Continue reading

Hutang isi rumah Malaysia terkawal pada 84.3 peratus KDNK

KUALA LUMPUR: Hutang isi rumah Malaysia mencatatkan 84.3 peratus daripada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK), paras yang dianggap sesuai dengan keadaan ekonomi semasa. Gabenor Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour berkata bank pusat terus memantau paras hutang isi rumah yang meningkat. “Dari perspektif kestabilan, ini adalah pinjaman berkualiti baik dan jumlah pulangan… Continue reading

Two Bangladeshi men charged with terrorism offences in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: Two Bangladeshi men were charged in the Sessions Court today for terrorism-related offences. Md Mamun Ali, 31, was accused of supporting the Islamic State (IS) group via Facebook under the account name Sahifulla Islam between July 2023 and April 2024. The charge under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code carries a potential life… Continue reading

Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ 80 years after WWII

TOKYO: Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his “deep remorse” on the 80th anniversary of the nation’s World War II surrender. A cabinet minister was among the visitors to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which honours 2.5 million mostly… Continue reading

Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ 80 years after WWII

SPRM siasat syarikat media terlibat sindiket penyeludupan

KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR:** Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan menyiasat syarikat media dalam talian berikutan penahanan dua petugasnya dalam Op Sohor kerana disyaki terlibat dalam sindiket penyeludupan. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki menyatakan pemilik syarikat berkenaan akan dipanggil memberi keterangan tidak lama lagi. “Kami ada alasan untuk percaya syarikat media itu digunakan… Continue reading

Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong security trial delayed again over health issues

HONG KONG: The high-profile national security trial of media mogul Jimmy Lai faced another delay on Friday due to the 77-year-old’s health concerns. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, requires a heart monitoring device before proceedings can resume. This marks the second postponement this week after bad weather earlier suspended court sessions. Defence lawyer… Continue reading

World’s first humanoid robot games launch in Beijing with 500 competitors

THE world’s first humanoid robot games kicked off at the National Speed Skating Oval, drawing 500 androids from 16 countries. Events range from 100-metre hurdles to kung fu, blending traditional sports with practical challenges like medical sorting. Hundreds of robotics teams aim for gold at the venue originally built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. “I… Continue reading

Port Dickson shellfish still unsafe, third sampling next week

SEREMBAN: Laboratory tests on the second sample conducted by the Kuala Lumpur Fisheries Biosecurity Centre (PBPKL) on Tuesday on mussels and shellfish in Port Dickson waters found that the biotoxin reading was still above 800 parts per billion (ppb). Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department (JPNS) director Kasim Tawe said therefore the seafood is still unsafe as… Continue reading

Proses sembelihan, pemprosesan daging import patuhi piawaian Malaysia dan Australia – JAKIM

PUTRAJAYA: Semua proses penyembelihan serta pemprosesan produk daging dan berasaskan daging yang dibekalkan atau dieksport ke Malaysia, dijalankan mengikut standard dan piawaian yang telah ditetapkan oleh negara ini dan Australia. Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan ia bagi menjamin hanya produk yang benar-benar halal sampai… Continue reading

Lima warga Iran hadapi pertuduhan di mahkamah George Town

GEORGE TOWN: Lima warga Iran termasuk dua wanita dibawa ke tiga Mahkamah Majistret di sini atas pertuduhan berasingan. Mereka didakwa atas kesalahan mencuri, kesalahan di bawah Akta Imigresen dan memiliki dadah. Bagaimanapun, pertuduhan tidak dibacakan kerana mereka tidak memahami bahasa Melayu atau Inggeris. Majistret Siti Nurul Suhaila Baharin, Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi dan Muhammad Amzar… Continue reading

Stressed UK teens seek influencers’ help for exams success

LONDON: Posing as a fortune teller on his YouTube channel, former teacher Waqar Malik tells thousands of followers that he can predict this year’s exam questions. He is among online study influencers gaining popularity among stressed British teenagers in search of exam success. But educators and examiners are concerned some pupils are relying too much… Continue reading

Stressed UK teens seek influencers’ help for exams success

Celebrate Merdeka with rebates during Oppo Malaysia’s national month campaign

IN celebration of Malaysia’s 68th year of independence, Oppo Malaysia is launching a month-long campaign “Semangat Kebangsaan Bersama Oppo”, which offers a total of RM6.8 million in rebates and exclusive promotions, uniting Malaysians through innovation, creativity and national pride. Leading the campaign that runs from today to Sept 16 is the newly launched Oppo Reno14… Continue reading

Interim measures curb medical costs and insurance inflation in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Interim measures to manage rising medical costs remain effective, as ongoing initiatives will strengthen healthcare delivery and help curb medical insurance inflation, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. He said that over the past three years, the government has implemented five key thrusts and 11 recommendations aimed at… Continue reading

Interim measures curb medical costs and insurance inflation in Malaysia

Sick Thai princess suffers ‘severe’ blood infection

BANGKOK: The Thai king’s eldest daughter, who has been gravely ill in hospital for more than two years, has suffered a “severe” blood infection, the palace said on Friday. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has been unconscious in hospital since falling ill with a heart condition in December 2022 during a military dog training session at Nakhon… Continue reading

Sick Thai princess suffers ‘severe’ blood infection

Kupang Port Dickson belum selamat dimakan, sampel ketiga diambil

SEREMBAN: Ujian makmal bagi sampel kedua yang dilakukan Pusat Biosekuriti Perikanan Kuala Lumpur (PBPKL) Selasa lepas terhadap kupang dan kerang-kerangan di perairan Port Dickson mendapati bacaan biotoksin masih melebihi 800 per bilion (ppb). Pengarah Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Sembilan (JPNS) Kasim Tawe berkata justeru makanan laut itu masih tidak selamat kerana boleh menyebabkan masalah kesihatan dan… Continue reading

Company and directors charged for fake SIRIM stickers on tyres

SEPANG: A company and its two directors were charged in the Sessions Court here today with using fake SIRIM logo stickers on 107 retreaded tyres of various brands and sizes last February. The company, Yik Woh Tyre Enterprise Sdn Bhd, represented by its directors Yip Wei Leong and Yip Wing Kee as the accused, pleaded… Continue reading

Company and directors charged for fake SIRIM stickers on tyres

Najib khianati kepercayaan awam, SRC International mahu RM42 juta dikembalikan

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini diberitahu bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak mengkhianati kepercayaan awam dengan menyalahgunakan RM42 juta milik SRC International Sdn Bhd. Wang itu sepatutnya digunakan untuk menjamin masa depan tenaga dan manfaat pesara perkhidmatan awam di negara ini. Peguam Kwan Will Sen yang mewakili SRC International dan anak syarikat… Continue reading

Man and girlfriend suffer severe burns in toll plaza fire incident

KLUANG: A man and his girlfriend were placed under sedation due to severe burns, believed to have been doused with petrol, in an incident near the Simpang Renggam Toll Plaza last Wednesday. Kluang police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said the police received an emergency call at 5.46 am regarding a car on fire at… Continue reading

Man and girlfriend suffer severe burns in toll plaza fire incident

PM Anwar solat jumaat di Presint 5 sebelum sampaikan amanat di MAPPA XX

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menunaikan solat Jumaat di Surau Al-Muttaqin 5R6 di Presint 5 di sini sebelum menyampaikan amanat pada Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam ke-20 (MAPPA XX). Ketibaan Anwar pada kira-kira 1.20 tengah hari disambut Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, pengurusan… Continue reading

Najib misused RM42 million from SRC International, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here was told today that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak betrayed the public’s trust by misusing SRC International Sdn Bhd’s RM42 million that were meant to benefit Malaysia’s energy future and civil service pensioners. Counsel Kwan Will Sen, representing SRC International and its subsidiary, Gandingan Mentari Sdn… Continue reading

New verification centre to drive industry-ready talent

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s industries are set to gain a competitive edge with the launch of the country’s first private university-led Quality Verification Centre (QVC) for stand-alone microcredentials, a move that promises to raise workforce standards and better align skills with rapidly evolving market demands. The QVC, established under the stewardship of Mahsa University and endorsed… Continue reading

Putin hails North Korean troops as ‘heroic’ in letter to Kim

SEOUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korean troops sent to fight in Ukraine as “heroic” in a letter to Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media reported Friday. In a letter marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule, Putin recalled how Soviet Red Army units and North Korean forces fought together to… Continue reading

Putin hails North Korean troops as ‘heroic’ in letter to Kim

South Korea to halt border military activities amid North Korea tensions

SEOUL: South Korea will suspend certain military activities along its border with North Korea, President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday. The move is part of efforts to improve relations between the two nations, which remain technically at war. Speaking on the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule, Lee pledged to reinstate the… Continue reading