September 2025 – Thesundailymys

Hundreds feared dead, injured as earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Afghanistan

KABUL: Hundreds were feared dead and injured in a earthquake of magnitude 6 that struck Afghanistan’s rugged northeastern province of Kunar, authorities said on Monday, as rescuers combed the rubble of homes in a hunt for survivors. Early reports showed 30 dead in a single village, the health ministry said, but added that accurate casualty… Continue reading

BNM expected to hold OPR at 2.75% on Thursday: Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Analytics anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia will maintain its overnight policy rate at 2.75 percent during Thursday’s monetary policy committee meeting. The research firm stated in its Asia Pacific Weekly Highlights and Preview note that July’s 25 basis point cut represented a pre-emptive move against growing external uncertainties. “Since then, industrial production and… Continue reading

Gold rises on US rate cut bets; silver hits 14-year high

GOLD hit a more than four-month high on Monday, as increased bets for a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted bullion’s allure, while silver rose above $40 per ounce for the first time in more than a decade. By 0238 GMT, spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,470.69 per ounce, hitting its highest… Continue reading

Alcaraz and Djokovic advance to US Open quarter-finals with straight-sets wins

CARLOS Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic powered into the US Open quarter-finals with commanding straight-sets victories on Sunday. Spanish second seed Alcaraz defeated France’s Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 without dropping a set in the tournament so far. “I think my style of tennis suits pretty well the energy here in New York,“ the 22-year-old… Continue reading

Wanita Orang Asli buang bayi baru lahir di Gerik, kes disiasat

IPOH: Kehadiran seorang wanita Orang Asli berusia 18 tahun dalam keadaan pendarahan serius ke Klinik Kesihatan RPS Kemar membawa kepada penemuan mayat bayi baru lahir. Ketua Polis Perak Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan daripada petugas klinik pada kira-kira 5.30 petang berhubung kejadian itu. Beliau berkata selepas pemeriksaan oleh pihak klinik, wanita tersebut… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah naib juara dunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Harapan untuk melihat Malaysia merangkul gelaran berganda di Kejohanan Badminton Dunia 2025 tidak kesampaian apabila beregu wanita utama negara Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah terpaksa akur kepada gandingan nombor satu dunia dari China, Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning, pada aksi final di Paris, malam ini. Pada perlawanan di Adidas Arena itu, beregu negara yang menghuni ranking… Continue reading

Strengthening national identity through Bahasa Melayu mastery vital

KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening mastery of Bahasa Melayu as the national language remains vital for forming the common bond among Malaysia’s multi-racial and multi-ethnic communities. Principal fellow of the Institute of Ethnic Studies at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Prof Datuk Dr Teo Kok Seong emphasised that Bahasa Melayu must serve as a key foundation of national identity,… Continue reading

Dedikasi petugas jayakan sambutan hari kebangsaan 2025 luar biasa – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menzahirkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada semua petugas keselamatan, sukarelawan, penjawat awam serta mereka yang bertungkus-lumus menjayakan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 di Dataran Putrajaya, semalam. Anwar menyifatkan semua petugas yang menjalankan tugasan mereka dengan penuh dedikasi sebagai luar biasa. “Tidak lupa, terima kasih kepada para hadirin yang hadir untuk… Continue reading

Penerima manfaatkan bantuan SARA RM100 untuk bantu ibu bapa

SEREMBAN: Bantuan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) bernilai RM100 yang dikreditkan ke MyKad sejak semalam bukan sahaja meringankan beban kos sara hidup malah membuka ruang kepada penerima untuk menzahirkan kasih sayang dengan membantu ibu bapa menyediakan barangan keperluan harian. Seorang doktor di sebuah hospital swasta di sini Dr Nursarah Izzah Ismail, 28, berkata beliau memanfaatkan peluang… Continue reading

Kerajaan negeri sudah wartakan 534 tapak pembaharuan semula bandar

PUTRAJAYA: Cadangan kawasan untuk dilaksanakan Pembaharuan Semula Bandar (PSB) yang kini dibangkitkan pihak tertentu sebenarnya telah diwartakan oleh kerajaan negeri termasuk negeri pembangkang. Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Nga Kor Ming berkata sebanyak 534 kawasan di seluruh negara telah dikenal pasti dan diwartakan untuk tujuan PSB oleh kerajaan negeri masing-masing termasuk 22 tapak di Terengganu… Continue reading

Segamat tremors prompt calls for closer building structure monitoring

SEGAMAT: A series of minor tremors in Johor over the past eight days has prompted experts to propose comprehensive monitoring and analysis of building structures including government offices, bridges, and houses. Dr Mohd Zamri Ramli, a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Faculty of Civil Engineering, stated that although the tremors were categorised as weak,… Continue reading

10 maut, 50 cedera gempa bumi landa timur Afghanistan

ISTANBUL: Sepuluh orang maut manakala 50 lagi cedera dalam perkembangan terbaharu gempa bumi yang melanda timur Afghanistan lewat Ahad, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA) memetik perkhidmatan Pashto BBC. Wilayah Kunar merupakan kawasan paling terjejas dengan korban disahkan pihak berkuasa tempatan. Kajian Geologi Amerika Syarikat (USGS) memaklumkan gempa berukuran 6.0 pada skala Richter berlaku pada 11.47 malam… Continue reading

US congratulates Malaysia on 68th Independence Day anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has extended warm congratulations to Malaysia on the occasion of the country’s 68th Independence Day. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (pic) said the US and Malaysia have enjoyed a strong and enduring partnership over the decades, built on shared values of peace, security and prosperity. He added that the… Continue reading

6.0 magnitude quake hits eastern Afghanistan, 23 injured

ISTANBUL: Ten people were killed and 50 others injured in the latest development of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported according to the BBC’s Pashto service. Kunar province was the hardest hit, with casualties confirmed by local authorities. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake occurred… Continue reading

Anwar perkasa usaha diplomatik Malaysia pada hari kedua di Tianjin

TIANJIN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan memfokuskan kepada usaha memperkukuh hubungan diplomatik Malaysia serta mengulangi semula komitmen negara terhadap multilateralisme, pada hari kedua lawatan kerja beliau di sini. Program beliau hari ini bermula dengan penyampaian syarahan umum bertajuk “Sovereign Interdependence: Building a Shared Future in Asia”, di Universiti Tianjin iaitu universiti moden tertua… Continue reading

Seattle Sounders stun Messi’s Inter Miami 3-0 to win Leagues Cup final

THE Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their collection of North American trophies in front of a record crowd at Lumen Field. Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute and Alex Roldan added a penalty in the second half before Paul Rothrock capped… Continue reading

Tunku Azizah offers jobs to inmates skilled in Tenun Pahang Diraja craft

PEKAN: Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah will create employment opportunities for skilled inmates proficient in Tenun Pahang Diraja craftsmanship through the Perkampungan Ihsan Al-Sultan Abdullah initiative. Tunku Azizah expressed her inspiration from seventeen inmates from Penor and Bentong Prisons who participated in the Tunku Azizah Cup for Tenun Pahang Diraja competition.… Continue reading

Tunku Azizah tawar peluang kedua prospek mahir Tenun Pahang Diraja

PEKAN: Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah akan memberi peluang pekerjaan kepada prospek mahir dalam seni Tenun Pahang Diraja, melalui Perkampungan Ihsan Al-Sultan Abdullah. Tunku Azizah bertitah sebanyak 17 prospek daripada Penjara Penor dan Bentong yang menyertai Pertandingan Tenun Pahang Diraja Piala Tunku Azizah, telah memberi inspirasi untuk baginda menghidupkan semula seni warisan… Continue reading

RM100 SARA aid helps recipients support parents with daily necessities

SEREMBAN: The one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid not only helps ease the cost of living but also provides an opportunity for some recipients to express their love by helping their parents with daily necessities. A doctor at a private hospital here, Dr Nursarah Izzah Ismail, 28, said she will use the aid, credited… Continue reading

Indonesia tightens security after deadly protests

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities ramped up security Monday after six people were killed in unrest over economic hardship that escalated into violent anger against the nation’s police force. The deadly protests, which began last week over financial perks for lawmakers, have forced President Prabowo Subianto to make a U-turn over the measures. Demonstrations had began peacefully,… Continue reading

Trump administration official upbeat on fate of tariffs

WASHINGTON: A top Trump administration trade official expressed optimism Sunday that the US Supreme Court will uphold the sweeping tariffs that a lower court has struck down. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday ruled that many of Trump’s tariffs, which have upended global trade, were illegal because he did not… Continue reading

Barcelona drop first points in 1-1 La Liga draw with Rayo Vallecano

BARCELONA dropped their first points of the La Liga season with a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. The Catalan giants had goalkeeper Joan Garcia to thank for earning them that as he made several fine saves on a testing night in the Spanish capital. Barca took the lead through a contested Lamine Yamal… Continue reading

‘Fueling sexism’: AI ‘bikini interview’ videos flood internet

WASHINGTON: The videos are strikingly lifelike, featuring bikini-clad women conducting street interviews and eliciting lewd comments — but they are entirely fake, generated by AI tools increasingly used to flood social media with sexist content. Such AI slop — mass-produced content created by cheap artificial intelligence tools that turn simple text prompts into hyper-realistic visuals… Continue reading

Shi Yuqi wins men’s singles as China claims two BWF World Championships titles

CHINA secured two titles at the 2025 BWF World Championships, highlighted by Shi Yuqi’s first men’s singles world championship victory on Sunday. Shi overcame Thailand’s defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a gruelling three-game final with a score of 19-21, 21-10, 21-18. “Every match at this World Championships was tough,“ Shi said after the match. “In… Continue reading

In oil-rich Oman, efforts to preserve frankincense ‘white gold’

DAWKAH: The arid Dawkah valley is home to one of Oman’s most prized resources: not oil or gas but frankincense trees, their fragrant sap harvested for millennia by residents who call it “white gold”. Located in Oman’s southern Dhofar region, bordering Yemen, the valley is the world’s largest such reserve, home to around 5,000 frankincense… Continue reading

North Korea’s Kim inspects new missiles before China trip

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s new missile production line, state media reported, ahead of his visit to China to attend Beijing’s massive military parade. Kim toured a munitions factory on Sunday and said “missile production capacity has rapidly been increased” in the country, an ally of Moscow. During his visit… Continue reading

M’sian man frustrated by lack of govt support as M40 tax payer compared to B40

THE rising cost of living in Malaysia has sparked an ongoing conversation about income inequality and access to government assistance. Recently, a Malaysian man took to Threads to voice his frustration as a member of the M40 income group. “We are taxpayers, working hard to earn a living. Leaving for work before dawn and returning… Continue reading

India and China are partners, not rivals, Modi and Xi say

TIANJIN: India and China are development partners, not rivals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on Sunday, as they discussed ways to improve trade ties amid global tariff uncertainty. Modi is in China for the first time in seven years to attend a two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation regional… Continue reading

India likely to receive above-average monsoon rainfall in September

MUMBAI: India is likely to get above-average monsoon rainfall in September after receiving 5% above-normal rains in August, the state-run weather department said on Sunday. Above-normal rainfall could damage India’s summer-sown crops like rice, cotton, soybean, corn, and pulses, which are typically harvested from mid-September. All regions, except northeastern states and the southern states of… Continue reading

Anwar strengthens Malaysia’s diplomatic ties in Tianjin with SCO address

TIANJIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic outreach during his second day in Tianjin. He delivered a public lecture entitled ‘Sovereign Interdependence: Building a Shared Future in Asia’ at Tianjin University, China’s oldest modern university. Established in 1895, Tianjin University is renowned for its technology, engineering and sciences programmes. The… Continue reading

US judge blocks deportations of unaccompanied migrant children to Guatemala

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Sunday issued a restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deporting 10 unaccompanied migrant children to Guatemala after lawyers said the removals would violate U.S. laws. The ruling following a complaint filed in the early morning hours by National Immigration Law Center, a pro-immigrant advocacy group, on behalf of the… Continue reading

Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, Netanyahu to convene security cabinet

CAIRO: Israeli forces pounded the suburbs of Gaza City overnight from the air and ground, destroying homes and driving more families out of the area as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet was set on Sunday to discuss a plan to seize the city. Residents of Sheikh Radwan, one of the largest neighbourhoods of Gaza… Continue reading

Tax Matters – Decoding the treatment of hybrid financial instruments

A HYBRID financial instrument is a financial security that combines the features of both debt and equity. These instruments are widely used across corporate finance, investment structuring, tax planning and regulatory capital (banking and insurance) to optimise the financial performance, reduce risks and increase flexibility to the issuer and the instrument holder. The tax treatment… Continue reading

RM100 SARA aid sees overwhelming response with RM50 million spent in one day

KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 850,000 Malaysians spent more than RM50 million on the first day of the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah one-off aid rollout as of 9.30pm, last night. The Finance Ministry (MOF) stated that the overwhelming response from SARA recipients caused a sudden surge in transactions. This resulted in significant slowdowns at several locations within… Continue reading

Oil holds in tight range, rising output offsets Russia supply disruptions

SINGAPORE: Oil prices traded in a tight range on Monday as worries about rising output and the impact of U.S. tariffs on demand offset supply disruptions stemming from intensified Russia-Ukraine airstrikes. Brent crude fell 12 cents, or 0.18%, to $67.36 a barrel by 0046 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $63.88 a… Continue reading

Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to moves to recognise Palestine

JERUSALEM: Israel is considering annexation in the occupied West Bank as a possible response to France and other countries recognising a Palestinian state, according to three Israeli officials and the idea will be discussed further on Sunday, another official said. Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank – de facto annexation of land captured… Continue reading

534 urban renewal sites already gazetted by state governments

PUTRAJAYA: Proposed urban renewal sites currently discussed by various parties have already been officially gazetted by state governments across Malaysia. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming confirmed that opposition-led states including Terengganu and Kedah had previously approved these sites for development. “These are facts, not proposals by the federal government. Kuala Lumpur has… Continue reading

Israeli defence minister says Hamas armed wing spokesperson killed in Gaza

ISRAELI Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Hamas’ armed wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida had been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier in the day that Abu Ubaida had been targeted in a joint operation carried out by the military and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence… Continue reading

Pearly-Thinaah make history as first Malaysian women’s doubles finalists

NATIONAL women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Malaysian duo to reach the final of the Badminton World Federation World Championships. The world number two pair displayed tremendous fighting spirit during their one hour and twenty-three minute battle against China’s top-ranked Liu Sheng Shu and Tan… Continue reading

Man arrested after car crashes into Russian consulate in Sydney

SYDNEY: A man was arrested on Monday after a car crashed into the Russian consulate in Sydney, Australian police said. New South Wales police said in a statement that officers responded shortly after 8 a.m. (2200 GMT) to reports of an unauthorised vehicle parked in the driveway of an address on Fullerton Street that corresponded… Continue reading

Athletic Bilbao beat Real Betis to maintain perfect La Liga start

ATHLETIC Bilbao secured a 2-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday to match Real Madrid at the summit of La Liga with a perfect start. Marc Bartra inadvertently deflected a cross into his own net before Aitor Paredes capitalised for Athletic’s second goal, extending their winning streak to three matches. Cedric Bakambu headed home during… Continue reading

Suteepat races to seven-shot win in Jakarta

SUTEEPAT PRATEEPTIENCHAI won his fourth Asian Tour title – and the first outside Taiwan – with a sensational round that contained two eagles on Sunday of the US$500,000 (RM2.1million) Mandiri Indonesia Open. The 32-year-old Thai, back-to-back winner of 2023 Taiwan Glass Taifong Open in 2023 and 2024 and the 2024 Yeangder TPC, justified his billing… Continue reading

Govt urged to prepare transition plan for vape traders

PETALING JAYA: As the government moves towards a nationwide vape ban, economists are urging authorities to prepare a structured transition plan to support entrepreneurs invested in the industry. Economic expert Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said the government should tap into the expertise of local universities and work with vape business owners to develop new… Continue reading

Szoboszlai free-kick gives Liverpool win over Arsenal as Man City lose

Dominik Szoboszlai’s brilliant free-kick secured Liverpool a dramatic 1-0 victory against title rivals Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. The Hungary midfielder curled a sublime set-piece past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya with just seven minutes remaining in a tense Premier League clash. Szoboszlai’s moment of quality decided a match where expensive summer signings from both clubs… Continue reading

M’sian woman slams overpriced and underwhelming fare at local food festivals

FOOD festivals in Malaysia, once celebrated for their vibrant culinary offerings and festive atmosphere, have increasingly drawn criticism from the public for serving overpriced and underwhelming food. A recent viral post by a frustrated attendee has reignited this long-standing debate, as she voiced her disappointment over the lack of value and quality at a local… Continue reading

L’Oreal Malaysia targets young, digital-savvy consumers for growth, champions sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR: As L’Oreal Malaysia celebrates 30 years in the country, managing director Tomas Hruska said the beauty giant is shifting its playbook to capture Malaysia’s fast-growing young and digital-first consumer base while deepening its social and sustainability footprint. “We have been the company driving the growth of the beauty market, bringing innovations to consumers… Continue reading

Crashes rekindle elevated highway safety concerns

PETALING JAYA: The recent death of a motorcyclist on the Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) has rekindled concerns over the safety of elevated highways, following three fatal crashes recorded on the route this year alone. Road safety experts have said the design of elevated highways makes crashes deadlier than those on ground-level roads, with motorcyclists… Continue reading