September 2025 – Page 2 – Thesundailymys

MMEA detains Panama-registered tanker for illegal anchoring in Tanjung Piai

PONTIAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has detained a tanker for anchoring illegally approximately four nautical miles west of Tanjung Piai this morning. Johor Maritime Acting Director Maritime Captain Kama Azri Kamil said his team received information about the incident from the state Maritime Operations Centre. The PERKASA 42 vessel was deployed to the location… Continue reading

Windows 10 updates shut, leaving users stuck

PARIS: Microsoft’s plan to halt updates for its Windows 10 operating system in mid-October has raised hackles among campaign groups and left some users worried they must buy new computers to be safe from cyberattacks. Here is what you need to know about the planned end of support for the software. What happens on Oct… Continue reading

South Korea jails battery CEO for 15 years over deadly factory fire

SEOUL: The chief executive of a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a factory fire that killed 23 workers last year. The Suwon District Court imposed the lengthy prison term on Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan after finding the company prioritised profit over worker safety. The June 2024… Continue reading

BUDI95 fuel subsidy boosts morale of Malaysian security forces

KUALA LUMPUR: Police and military personnel have welcomed the BUDI MADANI RON95 targeted fuel subsidy launching this Saturday as a significant morale booster. Royal Malaysia Police Officer ASP S. Vishvamalar stated that the move demonstrates the government’s care for its citizens, particularly the security personnel protecting the nation. “This initiative motivates us in the public… Continue reading

Federal Court confirms death penalty for pharmacist murder

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s highest court has confirmed the death sentence for a Sri Aman pharmacist convicted of murdering his Chinese national wife in a brutal 2018 killing that shocked the local community. The Federal Court sitting in Kuching today unanimously rejected the final appeal of Wong Zing Haw, 48, following comprehensive review of both oral… Continue reading

Selangor sasar ekonomi kreatif jana RM20 bilion menjelang 2035

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan negeri melancarkan Pelan Tindakan Strategi Ekonomi Kreatif Selangor sebagai garis panduan transformasi pemain industri meliputi cabang seni, budaya dan digital. Pelan tindakan ini menyasarkan pulangan berjumlah RM20 bilion menjelang tahun 2035. Exco Belia, Sukan dan Keusahawanan negeri Mohd Najwan Halimi berkata pelan itu dijangka dibentangkan semasa sidang Dewan Undangan Negeri pada November… Continue reading

Fadillah Yusof umum lawatan China berjaya perkukuh hubungan dua hala

BEIJING: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menyifatkan lawatan rasmi tujuh harinya ke China berjaya mengukuhkan komitmen kedua-dua negara ke arah hubungan yang lebih erat. Beliau berkata lawatan itu membawa manfaat nyata bukan sahaja kepada Malaysia dan China malah kepada seluruh rantau ASEAN. “Kerjasama ini diperkukuh melalui perdagangan, pelaburan, inovasi serta pertukaran antara rakyat… Continue reading

Cheah Liek Hou tidak kesal bersuara isu ganjaran Sukan Paralimpik Paris 2024

PUTRAJAYA: Jaguh badminton para negara Cheah Liek Hou menegaskan beliau tidak menyesal bersuara mengenai isu ganjaran yang dijanjikan Majlis Paralimpik Malaysia (MPM) untuk Sukan Paralimpik 2024 di Paris. Pemenang dua kali pingat emas perseorangan lelaki SU5 itu berkata tindakannya dibuat bagi melindungi hak semua atlet para, termasuk rakan sepasukan dan atlet muda yang bakal mewakili… Continue reading

7,000 notis advokasi dikeluarkan dalam Ops PUU Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Kuala Lumpur telah mengeluarkan 7,000 notis advokasi dalam Operasi Patuh Undang-Undang (Ops PUU) pada Ahad dan semalam. Timbalan Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad menyatakan notis tertinggi dikeluarkan kepada pemandu kereta iaitu sebanyak 3,235 notis. Beliau berkata 2,590 notis advokasi pula dikeluarkan kepada penunggang… Continue reading

Lebih 254,000 dewasa Malaysia obes, cabaran kesihatan awam mendesak

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebih 254,000 golongan dewasa Malaysia dikenal pasti mengalami obesiti menerusi Inisiatif Saringan Kesihatan Kebangsaan (NHSI). Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad berkata daripada 1.2 juta dewasa yang disaring setakat September, 30.9% obes dan 30.8% lagi berlebihan berat badan. Beliau menegaskan obesiti merupakan cabaran kesihatan awam yang mendesak memerlukan pengesanan awal dan perubahan… Continue reading

Central Spectrum, Halal Selangor to jointly develop The Magnet

KUALA LUMPUR: Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd, the master developer of Pulau Indah, has inked a partnership with Halal International Selangor (HIS) to develop The Magnet— Selangor Global HIS Village, a next generation integrated hub designed to solidify Selangor’s status as the premier global gateway for halal trade and investment. Building upon the legacy of… Continue reading

GSMA: Scams put Asean’s digital growth at risk

KUALA LUMPUR: The GSMA has sounded the alarm on the growing threat of scams in Southeast Asia, warning that digital trust must be urgently restored if Asean is to achieve its 2045 vision of a unified, future-ready digital economy. Speaking at the inaugural Digital Nation Summit in Malaysia, GSMA head of Asia-Pacific Julian Gorman said… Continue reading

ASEAN to uphold rules-based trade and build stronger global partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN will continue building bridges rather than walls with key trading partners by remaining committed to a rules-based multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organisation. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz stated that member states must collectively safeguard free, fair and non-discriminatory trade while cushioning risks from… Continue reading

Ombak Festival 2025 concludes with global icons and ASEAN talents at Desaru Coast

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ombak Festival 2025 concluded its second edition with a spectacular three-day showcase from September 12 to 14 at Desaru Coast in Kota Tinggi. Festival director Karina Ridzuan said the event was designed as a bold celebration of ASEAN creativity, culture and community. She explained that the festival brought together large crowds of… Continue reading

Graduan TVET perlu miliki nilai murni, tanggungjawab sosial dan semangat patriotisme – Raja Perlis

ARAU: Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail menyeru graduan Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) memupuk nilai murni dan sikap tanggungjawab sosial serta semangat patriotisme yang tinggi untuk menyumbang kepada masyarakat, negeri dan tanah air tercinta. Baginda bertitah selain mencipta kejayaan sendiri setiap graduan perlu menjadi warganegara yang berilmu dan berakhlak mulia serta berintegriti… Continue reading

Anwar’s Timor-Leste visit highlights enduring ties and ASEAN membership

DILI: Timor-Leste President Dr José Ramos-Horta has described the inaugural visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations. He recalled Malaysia’s unwavering support during Timor-Leste’s struggle for independence as a foundation for the current relationship. President Ramos-Horta stated that his talks with Anwar… Continue reading

GWM WEY G9: Premium MPV set to enter Malaysia

GREAT WALL MOTOR (GWM) is preparing to launch the WEY G9 in Malaysia, marking the brand’s first premium new energy MPV for the market. It also becomes the first Chinese premium MPV of its kind to be locally assembled, with pricing confirmed to come in below RM300,000. Beyond Malaysia, right-hand-drive versions of the G9 will… Continue reading

Kerajaan utamakan pengurusan lembangan sungai hadapi La Nina

PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan mengutamakan pengurusan lembangan sungai sebagai langkah mitigasi banjir utama untuk menghadapi kemungkinan fenomena La Nina pada awal tahun depan. Timbalan Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir berkata ia merangkumi pembangunan infrastruktur seperti Rancangan Tebatan Banjir dan sistem pemantauan serta amaran awal. Beliau menegaskan bahawa penyelesaian masalah banjir semestinya melibatkan… Continue reading

Cheah Liek Hou has no regrets over speaking out on Paralympic reward issue

NATIONAL Paralympic badminton champion Cheah Liek Hou has stated he does not regret speaking out about the reward issue involving the Paralympic Council of Malaysia. The two-time Paralympic men’s singles SU5 gold medallist stressed that his action was aimed at fighting for the rights of all para athletes. Cheah explained that his motivation extended beyond… Continue reading

Police bust international drug syndicate, seize nearly one tonne of fentanyl

SHAH ALAM: Police have dismantled an international drug distribution syndicate following the seizure of over 1,000 kilogrammes of fentanyl and other narcotics valued at RM32.14 million. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan announced the success of raids conducted in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Selangor on August 19 and 23. The… Continue reading

Butane gas leak at ECRL site declared safe after zero readings recorded

CHUKAI: The Petronas Gas Berhad site at the East Coast Rail Link construction area in Kerteh has been declared safe following a butane gas leak incident. Kemaman district police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli confirmed that gas detectors installed by the Fire and Rescue Department and Petronas showed zero readings this afternoon. Authorities have now… Continue reading

UN reports systematic Russian torture of Ukrainian civilians

GENEVA: Russian authorities have tortured civilian detainees in occupied Ukrainian territories in a widespread and systematic manner. A new United Nations report states this pattern of serious violations of international law has persisted since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. The findings are based on interviews with 216 civilians released from detention in occupied… Continue reading

Foreign vehicles restricted to RON97 fuel under new BUDI95 subsidy programme

GEORGE TOWN: Foreign-registered vehicles will continue purchasing RON97 fuel exclusively under Malaysia’s newly announced targeted fuel subsidy programme. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan confirmed that RON97 sales would proceed normally as the primary fuel option for vehicles registered outside Malaysia. He stated that foreign-registered vehicles from neighbouring countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and… Continue reading

Kuala Lumpur traffic operation issues 7,000 advocacy notices in two days

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur traffic police issued 7,000 advocacy notices during a two-day enforcement period under Operasi Patuh Undang-Undang (Ops PUU). Car drivers received the highest number of these notices at 3,235 according to Deputy Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad. Motorcyclists were the second-highest group with 2,590 notices followed by pedestrians… Continue reading

Cheong Min wins gold at ASEAN-China Women’s Wushu Championships 2025

NATIONAL wushu athlete Tan Cheong Min delivered Malaysia’s first gold medal on the opening day of the inaugural ASEAN-China Women’s Wushu Championships 2025. Cheong Min triumphed in the Adult Divisions Nanquan event with a score of 9.703 points at the Royale Chulan Seremban venue. She narrowly defeated China’s Fu Zhenli, who secured the silver medal… Continue reading

TVET graduates must uphold noble values and embrace lifelong learning

ARAU: Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates must embody noble values, social responsibility and patriotism to contribute to society and the nation, apart from pursuing personal success. The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail stated that TVET graduates should be knowledgeable, disciplined and of high integrity as they play an essential role in… Continue reading

RMK13 tumpu kurangkan jurang pembangunan negeri dengan agihan seimbang

GEORGE TOWN: Pelaksanaan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) memberi tumpuan terhadap pengurangan jurang pembangunan antara negeri melalui agihan perbelanjaan pembangunan yang lebih seimbang. Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan menyatakan kerajaan akan memastikan semua negeri menerima peruntukan pembangunan yang sewajarnya bagi merancakkan pertumbuhan ekonomi di peringkat wilayah. Beliau menekankan kepentingan melihat perbezaan antara wilayah… Continue reading

Sabah floods cause RM2.2 million in agrofood sector damage, says KPKM

PAPAR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has estimated damage to the agrofood sector in Sabah due to recent floods totals RM2.2 million. Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the estimated damage was still at a preliminary assessment at the technical committee level of related agencies and departments. He explained that this assessment precedes… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan bakal miliki Auto City pertama di Nilai, GDV RM1 bilion

NILAI: Negeri Sembilan bakal mewujudkan hab automotif moden pertamanya menerusi projek pembangunan Auto City di Bandar Pintar Nilai dengan nilai pembangunan kasar sebanyak RM1 bilion. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun berkata kawasan seluas 728.43 hektar itu akan melaksanakan fasa pertama bermula bulan ini. Projek ini dijangka mampu menjana lebih 5,000 peluang pekerjaan merangkumi bidang… Continue reading

UMANY president questioned by police over matriculation programme abolition call

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded a statement from University Malaya Association of New Youth president Tang Yi Ze regarding his call for the abolition of the matriculation programme. Wangsa Maju police chief ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail confirmed the statement was recorded after 14 police reports were filed on the matter. He stated that recording the… Continue reading

Malaysia and China strengthen ties through Fadillah’s seven-day working visit

BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has declared his seven-day working visit to China a success in strengthening bilateral commitment towards closer ties. He stated that the visit is expected to yield tangible benefits for both Malaysia and China, as well as the wider ASEAN region. “This cooperation is being strengthened through trade,… Continue reading

Rumah ibadat jadi destinasi pelancongan budaya Malaysia

SEREMBAN: Pembangunan rumah ibadat perlu diperkukuh sebagai fokus utama untuk dijadikan destinasi pelancongan selaras dengan matlamat memperkasa pelancongan budaya. Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing berkata kementerian mahu mempromosikan semua agama dan budaya kepada pelancong luar negara. Beliau menyatakan usaha ini bukan sekadar memperkenalkan lokasi menarik tetapi juga memperlihatkan kekuatan… Continue reading

MARA chairman: Excessive joking constitutes bullying

PETALING JAYA: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (pic), has warned that excessive joking is a form of bullying that should not be tolerated. In a Facebook post today, he urged the police to take firm action and prosecute all perpetrators to serve as a strong lesson. “Such behavior should never… Continue reading

43 penjawat awam terima ganjaran lapor rasuah daripada SPRM

PUTRAJAYA: Seramai 43 penjawat awam daripada lima jabatan dan agensi kerajaan di seluruh negara akan menerima pengiktirafan serta ganjaran kerana tampil membuat aduan kepada Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) berhubung pemberian atau penerimaan rasuah. Timbalan Ketua Pesuruhjaya (Operasi) SPRM Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya berkata kesemua penerima turut menjalani Tapisan Keutuhan melalui Sistem Tapisan Keutuhan… Continue reading

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court

DAKAR: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. The military-led West African nations denounced the ICC as a tool of neocolonial repression in a statement published on Monday. This decision represents the latest diplomatic upheaval in West Africa’s Sahel region following eight coups between 2020 and 2023.… Continue reading

US lawmaker warns of military misunderstanding risk with China

BEIJING: The leader of a United States congressional delegation to China has warned of the significant risk of military misunderstandings between the two nations due to rapid technological advancements. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on Washington’s Armed Services Committee, stated that China must engage in more dialogue with other global powers for basic military de-confliction.… Continue reading

Syariah lawyer acquitted of RM7,000 CBT charge by Court of Appeal

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged a Syariah lawyer of a criminal breach of trust charge involving RM7,000 in client fees from thirteen years ago. A three-member bench unanimously allowed the appeal filed by Muhammad Hafiz Ab Rashid, overturning his earlier conviction and sentence. Justices Datuk Hashim Hamzah, Datuk Azman Abdullah, and… Continue reading

Miri skills institute students ordered to undergo counselling

PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has mandated counselling sessions for all students involved in the controversial incident at the National Youth Skills Institute in Miri, Sarawak, following widespread public concern over a viral video. The affected students began their first counselling session at 12.30pm today as part of immediate intervention measures announced… Continue reading

Police confirm discovery of unidentified body in car in Setapak

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have officially confirmed finding a deceased individual inside a car near Diamond Square in Setapak today. Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail stated that the victim’s identity remains undetermined at this stage. He provided a brief comment when contacted, saying “Further investigations are underway.” Authorities understand that the four-wheel-drive… Continue reading

Malaysia chairs 8th ASEAN working group meeting on culture of prevention

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture hosted the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Culture of Prevention and the 21st Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community today. MOTAC secretary-general Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot officiated and chaired the meeting. Shaharuddin said the meeting aimed to strengthen regional cooperation in promoting… Continue reading

Trump to meet Zelensky and outline dark UN vision at summit

UNITED NATIONS: Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday amid growing impatience with Russia at a United Nations summit. The US president is expected to present a pessimistic view of the world body’s future during his address. This marks Trump’s first UN speech since returning to office and reducing America’s international role.… Continue reading

Anwar Ibrahim receives ceremonial welcome in Dili for Timor-Leste state visit

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commenced his official engagements with a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace this evening. The historic two-day visit began with a formal ceremony led by President Dr José Ramos-Horta at 4.10 pm local time. Both national anthems were played as a 19-cannon salute honoured the visiting Malaysian… Continue reading

Roads around Merdeka Stadium to close for Sultan of Selangor Cup match

KUALA LUMPUR: Major roads surrounding Merdeka Stadium will be closed and diverted in stages from 2 pm this Saturday for the 2025 Sultan of Selangor Cup football match. The match will feature a clash between the teams of Selangor and Singapore at the historic stadium. Kuala Lumpur Police deputy chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad… Continue reading

Malaysia prioritises river basin management for potential La Niña in 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The government is prioritising river basin management as a key flood mitigation measure in preparation for a potential La Niña phenomenon early next year. Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said this includes the development of infrastructure such as Flood Mitigation Plans, alongside monitoring and early warning systems.… Continue reading

Greek farmers protest EU subsidy scandal hitting real producers

THESSALONIKI: Greek farmer Anna Aivazidi feels profound injustice over the massive European Union farm subsidy scandal that has penalised genuine producers. Aivazidi receives only 300 euros annually in subsidies while struggling daily to maintain her farm operations. She insists that financial support must be directed exclusively towards actual agricultural producers. Thousands of Greek farmers claim… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan launches RM1 billion Auto City project at Nilai Smart City

NILAI: Negeri Sembilan is establishing its first modern automotive hub through the RM1 billion Auto City project at Nilai Smart City. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun announced that the project will cover 728.43 hectares of land. He confirmed that the high-impact project’s first phase began this September. “Auto City will serve as a modern… Continue reading

German far-right AfD leader sees common ground with Trump administration

ERFURT: Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) firebrand Bjoern Hoecke believes his party shares significant common ground with the administration of US President Donald Trump. Hoecke cited America’s implementation of “remigration” policies under Trump as evidence of a broader Western shift toward resolving migration-related problems. The AfD leader pointed to shared social priorities like “the… Continue reading

Australia probes Bali tourist’s body returned home without heart

SYDNEY: Australian officials are seeking answers from Indonesian authorities after the body of a young man who died in Bali was sent home without his heart. Queensland man Byron Haddow, aged 23, was discovered deceased in the plunge pool of his Bali villa earlier this year while on holiday. His body was repatriated to Australia… Continue reading

Selangor launches creative economy plan targeting RM20 billion by 2035

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has launched a comprehensive action plan to transform its creative industries with an ambitious revenue target. The Selangor Creative Economy Strategy Action Plan serves as a guideline to drive the transformation of the state’s arts, culture, and digital industry players, with a target of generating RM20 billion in returns by… Continue reading

Places of worship key to cultural tourism for Visit Malaysia Year 2026

SEREMBAN: The development of places of worship should be prioritised to transform them into key tourist attractions for cultural tourism. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stated that this approach supports efforts to highlight Malaysia’s multicultural harmony to the world. He explained that the ministry aims to promote all faiths and… Continue reading