September 2025 – Page 5 – Thesundailymys

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

Sri Lanka jails immigration chief for two years over visa contract

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Controller General of Immigration and Emigration has received a two-year prison sentence. The sentencing marks the latest high-profile conviction under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s anti-corruption campaign. Harsha Ilukpitiya pleaded guilty to charges of contempt for disregarding court orders to terminate a multi-million dollar visa services contract. A three-judge Supreme Court bench delivered… Continue reading

Angkasa launches ‘Rasa Melaka’ to boost cooperative tourism and local economy

MELAKA: The National Cooperative Movement of Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) has introduced a new initiative to highlight local culture and cooperative business in the heart of Melaka’s tourism district. Angkasa president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah stated that the state’s UNESCO-recognised status offers cooperatives a significant advantage in this new tourism venture. He explained that… Continue reading

Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine as drones target Moscow overnight

KYIV: Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine killed two people overnight according to Ukrainian officials on Tuesday. Russia’s defence ministry simultaneously reported that several Ukrainian drones had targeted the capital city of Moscow. These attacks coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s preparations to meet US President Donald Trump in New York. President Trump is expressing increasing… Continue reading

Jalan sekitar Stadium Merdeka ditutup sempena Piala Sultan Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: Jalan utama di sekitar Stadium Merdeka di sini akan ditutup dan dilencongkan secara berperingkat sempena perlawanan bola sepak Piala Sultan Selangor 2025 antara Selangor dan Singapura bermula 2 petang, Sabtu ini. Timbalan Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad berkata ia melibatkan Jalan Maharajalela (Bulatan Merdeka), Jalan Hang Tuah (susur masuk… Continue reading

Jalan sekitar Stadium Merdeka ditutup sempena Piala Sultan Selangor

Tiga lelaki dihukum penjara tujuh tahun simpan bangkai harimau belang

KOTA TINGGI: Tiga lelaki masing-masing dijatuhi hukuman penjara tujuh tahun dan denda RM250,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini kerana menyimpan bangkai seekor harimau belang betina tanpa permit khas pada 16 September lepas. Hakim Hayda Faridzal Abu Hasan menjatuhkan hukuman itu ke atas Md Shaheezam Md Salim, 49, Nazerin Tomiran, 47, dan Mohamad Nazrol… Continue reading

Tiga lelaki dihukum penjara tujuh tahun simpan bangkai harimau belang

Pelajar IKBN Miri nafi dibuli, polis sahkan ia gurauan hari lahir

MIRI: Seorang pelajar Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) Miri yang tular dalam rakaman video media sosial menafikan dirinya dibuli. Ketua Polis Daerah Miri ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah berkata pelajar tersebut bersama ibu bapanya telah hadir ke balai polis untuk memberikan penjelasan. Beliau menyatakan kejadian dalam video itu hanyalah gurauan rakan-rakan sempena sambutan hari lahir… Continue reading

Pelajar IKBN Miri nafi dibuli, polis sahkan ia gurauan hari lahir

Batik Air to launch Ipoh-Singapore route in December using Boeing 737

IPOH: Batik Air Malaysia will commence its new Ipoh-Singapore route on December 1. This launch represents a significant milestone for the flight network at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS). State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee confirmed the development as a result of continuous state government efforts. He stated that… Continue reading

China keluarkan amaran merah Taufan Ragasa hampiri Guangdong

ANKARA: Pihak berkuasa China mengeluarkan dua amaran merah bagi ribut dan ombak tinggi ketika Taufan Ragasa semakin menghampiri pantai selatan negara itu. Pusat Ramalan Alam Sekitar Marin China memberi amaran ombak setinggi empat hingga tujuh meter dijangka melanda perairan pesisir wilayah Guangdong. Pusat itu turut meramalkan keadaan laut bergelora dengan ombak setinggi lapan hingga 13… Continue reading

China keluarkan amaran merah Taufan Ragasa hampiri Guangdong

PM Anwar lawat Timor-Leste, sokong hasrat sertai ASEAN

DILI: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tiba di Timor-Leste hari ini untuk memulakan lawatan rasmi bersejarah selama dua hari bagi memperkukuh hubungan dua hala. Beliau turut menyokong hasrat penyertaan negara itu sebagai anggota ke-11 Pertubuhan Negara-negara Asia Tenggara (ASEAN) yang bakal dimuktamadkan. Pesawat khas membawa Anwar mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Presiden Nicolau Lobato… Continue reading

PM Anwar lawat Timor-Leste, sokong hasrat sertai ASEAN

Dua rakan didakwa edar syabu lebih 100kg di Mahkamah Majistret

KUALA LUMPUR: Dua rakan telah dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Majistret di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan mengedar lebih 100 kilogram dadah jenis syabu. Fathi Fikri A’shaari dan Ahmad Syakir Khalid, masing-masing berusia 36 tahun, mengangguk faham selepas pertuduhan dibacakan di hadapan Majistret Amira Abd Aziz. Tiada pengakuan direkodkan kerana kes berkenaan berada di bawah bidang kuasa… Continue reading

Dua rakan didakwa edar syabu lebih 100kg di Mahkamah Majistret

TFST pulihkan 1,260 projek perumahan sakit dan terbengkalai bernilai RM121.44 bilion

PUTRAJAYA: Pasukan Petugas Projek Perumahan Swasta Sakit dan Terbengkalai (TFST) mencatatkan pencapaian signifikan dengan memulihkan 1,260 projek perumahan swasta melibatkan 150,968 unit rumah bernilai RM121.44 bilion sejak penubuhannya pada 2023. Timbalan Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu menyatakan sebanyak 325 projek perumahan sakit dan lewat melibatkan 36,922 unit rumah bernilai RM28.85 bilion… Continue reading

TFST pulihkan 1,260 projek perumahan sakit dan terbengkalai bernilai RM121.44 bilion

13MP to narrow state development gaps with balanced expenditure

GEORGE TOWN: The 13th Malaysia Plan will prioritise narrowing development gaps between states through a more balanced distribution of development expenditure. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan stated that the federal government will ensure appropriate development allocations for all states to spur regional economic growth. He explained that addressing inter-regional disparities represents a… Continue reading

Pendakwaan rayu perintah benar Na’imah semak keputusan rujuk persoalan undang-undang

KUALA LUMPUR: Pendakwaan telah mengemukakan rayuan terhadap keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi yang membenarkan permohonan Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid untuk menyemak keputusan Mahkamah Sesyen. Mahkamah Sesyen sebelumnya menolak permintaannya untuk merujuk lapan persoalan undang-undang kepada Mahkamah Persekutuan berhubung pertuduhan gagal mengisytiharkan harta. Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin berkata pihaknya turut memfailkan permohonan agar… Continue reading

Pendakwaan rayu perintah benar Na’imah semak keputusan rujuk persoalan undang-undang

Over 254,000 Malaysian adults identified as obese in national health screenings

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 254,000 Malaysian adults have been identified as obese under the National Health Screening Initiative this year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that screenings involving 1.2 million adults nationwide conducted up to September 2025 found that 30.9% were obese. He further revealed that another 30.8% of those screened were… Continue reading

Banjir pulih sepenuhnya di Sarawak, PPS Dewan Suarah Marudi ditutup

SIBU: Keadaan banjir di Sarawak telah pulih sepenuhnya dengan penutupan pusat pemindahan sementara di Dewan Suarah Marudi, Miri pada pukul 9 pagi ini. Pusat itu telah beroperasi sejak 17 September lalu untuk menempatkan mangsa banjir. Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri memaklumkan bahawa dua mangsa terakhir daripada sebuah keluarga telah dibenarkan pulang ke rumah masing-masing hari ini.… Continue reading

Banjir pulih sepenuhnya di Sarawak, PPS Dewan Suarah Marudi ditutup

Malaysia catat skor 75 dalam Indeks Robust Data Governance GSMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia mencatatkan skor 75 bagi Indeks Robust Data Governance di bawah GSMA Digital Nation Index, mencerminkan rangka kerja peraturan yang kukuh serta komitmen kerajaan dalam melindungi data. Timbalan Menteri Komunikasi Teo Nie Ching berkata skor itu juga menonjolkan usaha berterusan Malaysia mewujudkan ekosistem digital yang selamat dan diyakini. “Berdasarkan pencapaian ini, kita meneliti… Continue reading