tecnavia – Page 249 – Thesundailymys

MITI yakin ASEAN capai persetujuan penuh DEFA akhir tahun ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri yakin ASEAN akan mencapai persetujuan penuh untuk memuktamadkan Perjanjian Rangka Kerja Ekonomi Digital ASEAN pada penghujung tahun ini. Menteri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz menyatakan keyakinan ini susulan rundingan yang telah merekodkan kemajuan sebanyak 69.6 peratus. Pencapaian itu menjadi fokus semasa beliau mempengerusikan Mesyuarat Khas Majlis Komuniti… Continue reading

MYJalan diperluas jadi pangkalan data nasional urus infrastruktur jalan

CYBERJAYA: Aplikasi MYJalan yang sebelum ini dikenali sebagai saluran aduan kerosakan jalan akan diperluas fungsinya menjadi satu pangkalan data nasional yang menyeluruh bagi pengurusan infrastruktur jalan di seluruh Malaysia. Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata langkah itu susulan cabaran utama pengurusan jalan ketika ini iaitu kekurangan data yang seragam dan holistik. “Ia… Continue reading

Gangguan elektrik 20 minit di KLIA2 tidak boleh diterima – Loke

SEPANG: Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke menegaskan insiden gangguan elektrik selama 20 minit di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur Terminal 2 (KLIA2) sebagai tidak boleh diterima sama sekali kerana menjejaskan imej negara. Kejadian itu berlaku ketika beliau menghadiri majlis pelancaran “Tap, Travel and Discover” anjuran gateway@klia2 di terminal berkenaan. Loke menjelaskan bahawa dalam sektor pengangkutan awam,… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan lifts 30% of poor households out of poverty in 2024

SEREMBAN: The Implementation Coordination Unit of the Negeri Sembilan State Development Office has successfully lifted nearly 30% of poor households in the state out of poverty between April 7 and August 25 this year. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said according to the state’s eKasih data, 2,758 heads of household categorised as… Continue reading

Laluan feri baharu Aceh-Pulau Pinang hanya untuk penumpang dan kargo

GEORGE TOWN: Indonesia dan Pulau Pinang bersetuju agar operasi permulaan laluan feri baharu dari Aceh ke Pulau Pinang hanya melibatkan feri penumpang dan kargo sahaja tanpa perkhidmatan roll-on roll-off (RORO) yang membawa kenderaan. Pengerusi Suruhanjaya Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang (SPPP) Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin berkata ia berikutan kenderaan berdaftar asing memerlukan kelulusan lanjut daripada pihak berkuasa… Continue reading

VAT 69 veteran recalls painful loss of comrades in fight against communists

MARANG: Former first-batch VAT 69 commando Che Yak @ Embong Ngah, 77, recalls the painful loss of two close friends in battles against communist insurgents thirty-five years ago. Che Yak, affectionately known as Pok Yak, began his service to the nation after joining the Police Field Force, now known as the General Operations Force, on… Continue reading

Malaysia passes Government Procurement Bill 2025 to boost financial governance

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government Procurement Bill 2025 represents the initial phase of comprehensive financial administration and governance reforms according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This legislative achievement does not signify the conclusion of the MADANI Government’s broader reform agenda. “Alhamdulillah. With the support of 125 votes, the Government Procurement Bill 2025 has been… Continue reading

Typhoon Kajiki death toll rises to five in Thailand with heavy rain forecast

BANGKOK: The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki in northern Thailand has increased to five people with fifteen others injured due to landslides and flooding. Officials confirmed the updated casualty figures on Thursday as heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the week. The storm initially made landfall in Vietnam on Monday, forcing tens of thousands… Continue reading

Malaysian Parliament passes 19 bills and 13MP motion in latest session

KUALA LUMPUR: The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament concluded today after passing nineteen bills and approving the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul confirmed the approval of additional motions including the Auditor-General’s Report 2/2025 and the 2023 Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Report.… Continue reading

Malaysia enacts Gig Workers Bill 2025 to protect 1.2 million workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has become the 16th country globally to enact special legislation for the gig economy sector following the passage of the Gig Workers Bill 2025. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim confirmed the bill’s approval by the Dewan Rakyat, positioning Malaysia at the forefront of gig worker empowerment. “We are the 16th country in… Continue reading

Malaysian badminton pairs advance to World Championships quarter-finals

NATIONAL top mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei staged a remarkable comeback to secure their place in the World Championships quarter-finals today. The world number four Malaysian duo overcame Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu with a hard-fought 14-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory after sixty-six minutes of intense play. This… Continue reading

EU summons Russian envoy after Kyiv strike damages diplomatic mission

BRUSSELS: The European Union summoned Moscow’s envoy in Brussels on Thursday following a massive attack on Kyiv that killed at least 14 people and damaged the bloc’s diplomatic mission. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen addressed the press in Brussels after the strike, calling it proof “the Kremlin will stop at nothing” and vowing… Continue reading

Malaysia explores energy tech and waste management at APEC meetings

BUSAN: Malaysia engaged in productive bilateral discussions with multiple APEC economies during the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed exchanges covered future cooperation across various energy sectors with several member nations. “We also met with industry players from the United States and South Korea who offered their expertise… Continue reading

J-KOM enhances government policy delivery through strategic communications

IPOH: The Department of Community Communications continues to enhance its support for state-level government agencies through structured and integrated strategic programmes. Director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop highlighted programmes like Bakti Muda Jiwa Merdeka at the Health Ministry Training Institute as satellite initiatives under the MADANI Rakyat Programme. “This programme is more than just an official event;… Continue reading

Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2 million workers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Gig Workers Bill 2025 to provide social protection for more than 1.2 million workers in Malaysia’s gig economy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described this legislation as a crucial step toward ensuring structured social security for gig workers nationwide. He said the bill… Continue reading

Russian missile attack kills 15 in Kyiv amid collapsed peace talks

KYIV: Russian missiles and drones struck apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, killing at least 15 people including four children. President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the attack demonstrated Moscow’s rejection of peace negotiations despite international ceasefire efforts. Russia continued aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities despite US President Donald Trump’s push for a ceasefire and… Continue reading

Teo Nie Ching wins RM200,000 in defamation suit against former journalist

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court awarded RM200,000 in damages to DAP vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching after allowing her defamation suit against former journalist Datuk Yazid Othman. Judge Alice Loke Yee Ching ruled that Yazid had defamed Teo at a forum titled ‘Buku Teks Sejarah Dimanipulasi – Komunis Pula Diagungkan’ on 26 February 2021. “The High… Continue reading

Perlis ruler urges youths to balance academic success with good character

KANGAR: The younger generation must complement academic excellence with good character to benefit religion, race and nation. Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail stated that cultivating good morals represents a crucial aspect of developing self-identity among students. He emphasised that moral development helps create quality human capital within the youth population. “I hope that… Continue reading

Investigation underway after US shooting kills two children, injures 17

MINNEAPOLIS: Investigators are seeking to determine why a heavily armed shooter opened fire on children at a church service in Minneapolis on Wednesday. City police chief Brian O’Hara confirmed the attacker sprayed bullets through the windows of the Annunciation Church as dozens of young students attended a Mass marking their first week back at school.… Continue reading

Melaka to represent Malaysia at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

MELAKA: Melaka has been chosen by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry to represent Malaysia at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan from 31 August to 6 September. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh stated that Melaka’s participation is a strategic opportunity based on four main objectives. “Melaka’s participation is a strategic opportunity… Continue reading

Sincere dialogue key to resolving humanitarian crises, says minister

PETALING JAYA: The International Summit of Religious Leaders provides a crucial platform for global religious leaders to seek peaceful conflict resolutions and strengthen unity through Islamic values. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar emphasised that sincere and honest dialogue remains fundamental to addressing escalating humanitarian crises worldwide. “Humanity… Continue reading

Selangor confident SIBS 2025 transaction value will exceed last year’s RM13 billion

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state government is optimistic Selangor International Business Summit 2025 (SIBS 2025) will achieve transaction value that exceeds that of last year’s edition. Selangor State Exco for Investment, Trade and Mobility Ng Sze Han said SIBS 2024 recorded transaction value of RM13 billion, nearly double the initial target of RM7 billion. “But… Continue reading

13 vocational college students jailed for murder of peer in Sabah

TAWAU: The High Court here sentenced thirteen male students from Lahad Datu Vocational College to prison for murdering their seventeen-year-old peer Mohammad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan last year. Judge Datuk Duncan Sikodol ordered twelve child offenders detained at the pleasure of the Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri under Section 97(2)(b) of the Child Act 2001.… Continue reading

Sarawak premier urges civil servants to serve the people with integrity

KUCHING: Civil servants must regard their duties as a sacred trust to the people rather than mere obligations to the government. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that integrity, knowledge, and sincerity are fundamental to ensuring state government plans directly benefit the rakyat. “Our work is for the advancement of humanity,” he… Continue reading

BFood eyes international opportunities while consolidating local operations

PETALING JAYA: Berjaya Food Bhd (BFood) has been focusing on diversifying into local and overseas markets in the financial year ended June 30, 2025, while consolidating stores at home to strengthen core operations and establish a solid foundation for sustainable growth. In a recent filing to Bursa Malaysia, BFood noted that with these measures in… Continue reading

Syarikat, industri digalak adaptasi teknologi jimat air susulan tarif baharu

SHAH ALAM: Syarikat atau industri digalakkan mengadaptasi teknologi baharu bagi menjimatkan penggunaan air susulan pelarasan tarif baharu bermula 1 Sept ini. Exco Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Mobiliti negeri Ng Sze Han berkata antara yang boleh diteroka adalah penggunaan air dikitar semula berbanding menggunakan potable water atau air boleh digunakan secara terus. Beliau berkata pihaknya yakin tidak… Continue reading

BN MPs urge postponement of Urban Renewal Bill over stakeholder concerns

SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional Members of Parliament have formally requested the postponement of the Urban Renewal Bill’s second reading due to significant concerns raised by various stakeholders. Deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan emphasised the need for comprehensive review through thorough engagement sessions with all affected parties before proceeding with the legislation. “I believe the Urban… Continue reading

Kerajaan Persekutuan sokong usaha Sarawak perkukuh budaya integriti

KUCHING: Semua agensi Kerajaan Persekutuan akan terus menyokong usaha Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak dalam memperkukuh budaya integriti di negeri itu. Ketua Setiausaha Negara Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar menyatakan sokongan itu sebahagian daripada komitmen Persekutuan dalam memastikan agenda integriti menjadi landasan utama dalam mengurus, merancang dan melaksanakan dasar di Sarawak. “Integriti bukan hanya bermakna menolak… Continue reading

KPKT to amend Urban Renewal Bill with 80% consent threshold

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry will amend the Urban Renewal Bill, including provisions related to the consent threshold for participation in urban renewal projects. Minister Nga Kor Ming stated the amendment to Clause 19 was made to respect and accommodate the views of the Dewan Rakyat Special Select Committee on Infrastructure, Transport… Continue reading

Datuk Bandar KL ambil positif dapatan PAC untuk tutup jurang tadbir urus

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif mengambil positif dapatan Jawatankuasa Kira-Kira Wang Negara (PAC) berhubung pembangunan tanah di ibu negara bagi menutup jurang tadbir urus serta menyediakan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) yang lebih jelas dalam urusan pemindahan dan pembangunan tanah. Maimunah berkata laporan setebal 658 muka surat itu membangkitkan… Continue reading

Malaysia transport minister calls for end to taxi touting at KLIA

SEPANG: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has declared taxi touting an act of betraying national interests that requires collective eradication. He stated that this persistent problem has remained unresolved for over a decade at both Kuala Lumpur International Airport terminals. “This problem tarnishes the nation’s image. Imagine tourists arriving happily, ready to travel and spend in… Continue reading

RHB Bank’s second-quarter net profit rises to RM803.5 million

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM803.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25), up 11.2% from RM722.31 million in the same quarter a year ago. Revenue rose to RM4.50 billion in the quarter under review from RM4.42 billion previously, it said in a filing with Bursa… Continue reading

Government Procurement Bill 2025 aims to curb leakages and boost transparency

IPOH: The Government Procurement Bill 2025 represents a major reform to improve transparency and governance in public spending while preventing financial leakages. Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, political secretary to the Finance Minister, stated that the legislation supports broader institutional reforms and aims to cap national debt at 60% of Gross Domestic Product. “This is another… Continue reading

Saksi dedah berkhidmat untuk Lim Guan Eng dalam kes terowong Pulau Pinang

KUALA LUMPUR: Saksi utama dalam kes rasuah projek terowong dasar laut Pulau Pinang membabitkan Lim Guan Eng memberitahu Mahkamah Sesyen bahawa beliau berkhidmat untuk bekas Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang itu bagi memastikan semua urusan berhubung penubuhan syarikat dan pembukaan akaun bank dapat dilaksanakan. Ahli perniagaan Datuk Seri G. Gnanaraja yang berusia 44 tahun berkata demikian… Continue reading

MCMC expands news literacy initiative nationwide through NADI centres

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will support the “Heard the News? Read With Me” initiative by extending its reach nationwide through its National Information Dissemination Centres. Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa confirmed that over one thousand ninety nine NADI centres will implement this programme across all regions. “This… Continue reading

Polis tahan lebih 400 individu kes sindiket penipuan dalam talian

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis mengesahkan lebih 400 individu disyaki terbabit dalam sindiket penipuan dalam talian ditahan di ibu negara, Selasa lepas. Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Fadil Marsus berkata satu sidang media akan dilakukan dalam masa terdekat berhubung kes berkenaan. “Saya sahkan perkara itu berlaku dan tangkapan melibatkan jumlah yang ramai,“ katanya pada sidang media di… Continue reading

RM40 million Indian community initiatives to be implemented swiftly

KUALA LUMPUR: The four new initiatives worth 40 million ringgit recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be implemented swiftly, transparently and efficiently to empower the Indian community. Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan confirmed the initiatives would feature clear monitoring mechanisms alongside close collaboration among various government… Continue reading

Imigresen tahan 65 individu di pusat karaoke, 36 di kilang kitar semula

PUTRAJAYA: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia menahan 65 individu termasuk wanita warga asing dalam serbuan di sebuah pusat hiburan dan karaoke tiga tingkat di Puchong, Selangor. Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Datuk Zakaria Shaaban berkata 16 daripadanya merupakan lelaki warga Myanmar yang bekerja sebagai pelayan bar manakala selebihnya adalah wanita warga asing terdiri daripada rakyat Thailand (18), Vietnam (17),… Continue reading

Chin Hin Property posts 62% PBT growth, RM1.06b sales in FY25

KUALA LUMPUR: Chin Hin Group Property Bhd, a leading Malaysian property developer, posted a profit before tax (PBT) that surged 62% year-on-year to RM41.4 million in 6M ended June 30, 2025 (FY25), compared to RM25.6 million in the same period last year, while Group revenue expanded 34% to RM417.8 million, reflecting strong sales momentum across… Continue reading

Paragon Globe posts sharply higher revenue, net profit for first quarter

PETALING JAYA: Property developer Paragon Globe Bhd recorded revenue of RM55.6 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1’26), more than double the RM23 million in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting continued earnings momentum from its property development division. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged to RM15.9 million compared to RM5.7 million… Continue reading

Malaysia chairs 45th AFSRB meeting to strengthen ASEAN food security

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reinforced ASEAN’s dedication to regional food security by hosting the 45th ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board meeting on August 25 and 26. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security described the annual gathering as a crucial platform for discussing staple food supply and demand while enhancing regional cooperation. “The meeting is… Continue reading

Selangor lancar SIBS 2025 perkukuh kerjasama ASEAN dan ekonomi

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan negeri Selangor melancarkan Sidang Kemuncak Perniagaan Antarabangsa Selangor (SIBS) 2025 dengan menekankan tumpuan yang lebih kukuh terhadap kerjasama serantau, ketahanan ekonomi dan pertumbuhan terangkum. Sidang kemuncak selama empat hari itu akan berlangsung dari 8 hingga 11 Oktober 2025 di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur (KLCC). Sejak penubuhannya, SIBS membuktikan ia sebagai satu daripada… Continue reading

Peter Anthony berdepan hilang kelayakan ADUN Melalap 3 September

KOTA KINABALU: Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri Melalap Datuk Peter Anthony mempunyai tempoh 14 hari dari tarikh keputusan di Mahkamah Rayuan pada 20 Ogos lepas untuk mengemukakan petisyen pengampunan. Yang Dipertua Dewan Undangan Negeri Sabah Datuk Kadzim M Yahya berkata Peter mempunyai tempoh masa hingga 2 Sept bagi memfailkan petisyen pengampunan berkenaan. “Jika beliau tidak memfailkan… Continue reading

Wawasan Dengkil’s order pipeline at healthy RM361m

DENGKIL: Earthworks and civil engineering construction services provider Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd recorded revenue of RM180.6 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY25), compared with RM188.5 million in FY24, primarily due to lower contributions from its non-core segment, namely the trading of construction materials, as well as the provision of machineries and… Continue reading

Kedah immigration detains 122 foreign nationals in Padang Meha operation

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Immigration Department detained 122 foreign nationals during Operasi Mahir at a company in the Padang Meha Industrial Area near Padang Serai. Director Mohd Ridzzuan Mohd Zain stated that the operation involved the department’s enforcement division and followed surveillance and public complaints. “The operation team checked 214 individuals, including locals,” he said… Continue reading

Bumi Armada net profit slips to RM80m in Q2

KUALA LUMPUR: Bumi Armada Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25) declined to RM80.03 million compared to RM265.96 million recorded in the same period last year. Revenue fell to RM407.12 million from RM578.86 million previously, the company said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. For the first half year ended… Continue reading

Dewan Rakyat lulus tiga usul Kementerian Kewangan dengan majoriti

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat meluluskan tiga usul Kementerian Kewangan dengan majoriti suara menyokong. Usul berkenaan melibatkan sumbangan Malaysia kepada Program Dana Ke-21 Persatuan Pembangunan Antarabangsa, penutupan Kumpulan Wang Amanah Bantuan Kewangan Mangsa Serangan Binatang Buas dan pemindahan wang Terbitan Pelaburan Kerajaan Malaysia (MGII) ke Kumpulan Wang Pembangunan (KWP). Terdahulu, usul itu dibacakan oleh Timbalan Menteri… Continue reading

RUU Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 diluluskan bukti kerajaan ada majoriti – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejayaan Rang Undang-Undang Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 yang diluluskan secara undi belah bahagian hari ini membuktikan pihak kerajaan mempunyai majoriti di Dewan Rakyat. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata tindakan pembangkang keluar dewan sejurus keputusan undian diumumkan sekadar usaha memutarbelitkan kekalahan mereka. “Kita lihat bagaimana pembangkang setelah tewas dalam undi, mencuba untuk putar belit… Continue reading

KKDW and INFRA commit to empowering rural women through programmes

ALOR GAJAH: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development remains dedicated to empowering rural women through comprehensive development programmes and initiatives. Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang emphasised the ministry’s commitment to ensuring equal access to education, development, and sustainable employment opportunities for rural women. “Rural women are not only the pillars of the family, but… Continue reading

Aminuddin Harun dilantik Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilih Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli Parlimen Port Dickson yang juga Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun telah dilantik sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilih Dewan Rakyat. Beliau menggantikan Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli (PH-Pandan) bagi tempoh Parlimen Ke-15. Usul yang dibentangkan Timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-undang dan Reformasi Institusi) M. Kulasegaran mengikut Peraturan 76 Peraturan-Peraturan… Continue reading