News@9: Today's top headlines – Sep 1, 2025 [WATCH]

By NST in September 2, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute

Good evening. You’re watching News@9.

Here are today’s top stories.

The Finance Ministry says upgrades to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah system are ensuring it can handle surging transactions, especially ahead of Malaysia Day, with MyKasih now processing up to 15,000 purchases per minute.

Weapons case — police team heads to Thailand

Malaysian police will travel to Thailand for further information on a man arrested in Sadao with two assault rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, amid claims he planned to bring the weapons into Malaysia.

Malaysia still an investment magnet

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Chinese business leaders that Malaysia’s stability and clear policies continue to attract foreign investment, with talks underway on cooperation in semiconductors, rare earths and the blue economy.

VVIP security training tightened

All officers protecting national leaders will undergo a new security course following an incident where a woman tried to approach Sultan Nazrin Shah at Perak’s National Day celebration.

That’s it for News@9.

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