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Teen with brain damage at birth wins RM4.1m damages in Johor court
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Johor Bahru High Court has awarded RM4.1 million in damages to a 16-year-old boy…

Sarawak sees 46pc rise in commercial crimes, with RM77.7m lost to scams in first seven months
KUCHING, Aug 1 — Sarawak has recorded a worrying spike in commercial crime cases, with 2,256 incidents reported between January…

Sharil Tarmizi to lead Malaysia’s sole aviation regulator as CAAM-Mavcom merger takes effect
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysia’s aviation sector enters a new phase today with the formal consolidation of the Malaysian…

Illegal crypto mining busted in Manjung as police seize 61 bitcoin machines in electricity theft crackdown
IPOH, Aug 1 — Police seized 61 bitcoin mining machines, believed to be linked to electricity theft, through an integrated…

Police smash international drug syndicate spanning KL to Johor, with RM2.7m in drugs and assets seized
MUAR, Aug 1 — Police have crippled an international drug trafficking syndicate operating a nationwide network and smuggling drugs via…

Fahmi: Plans underway with DBKL, developers to untangle Bangsar gridlock
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Short- and long-term strategies to address chronic traffic congestion along Jalan Bangsar are being formulated…

Cambodia agrees to Thai proposal for border talks in Malaysia from August 4 to 7
PHNOM PENH, Aug 1 — Cambodia and Thailand will continue with mediation talks to resolve their border dispute at an…

Kota Kinabalu City Hall proposes rebuilding historic community landmark after fire
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 1 — Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) will propose to the state government that the historic Kota…

FMM: Lower US tariff to spur demand, sharpen Malaysia’s price edge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The reduction of the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff could enhance the overall cost competitiveness…

Man charged with raping former sister-in-law in Cheras, court sets Aug 26 for mention
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge…

Dewan Rakyat passes eight Bills as 13MP sets bold vision for Malaysia 2026–2030
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The tabling of the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP) for the period 2026 to 2030 dominated…

Selangor water tariffs to rise from Sept 1, no changes for low-use domestic users, new rate introduced for data centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Selangor government today confirmed that new water tariffs for users in the peninsula and…

Tengku Zafrul: Semiconductor and pharma exports to US remain duty-free despite broader tariff deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today clarified…

Bukit Aman: 10 cops arrested in Pahang, Johor over bribery allegations to face internal action
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Ten police officers who were recently arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Pahang…

EPF says monthly pension payout scheme under 13MP still under study
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has taken note of the government’s consideration under the 13th Malaysia…

Kota Tinggi police to conduct in-depth probe into UTM Palapes cadet’s death
JOHOR BARU, Aug 1 — Police will conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia…

Tengku Zafrul: No compromise on halal standards, no exclusive rare earth deals with US
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has denied…

Malaysia reaffirms US$19b purchase of 26 Boeing jets as part of US trade ties, says Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 —Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to purchase a total of 26 Boeing aircraft in two phases,…

Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike to improve services, settle RM700m debt and fund new dams, says MB
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — The water tariff hike in Negeri Sembilan will not burden the public but instead lead to…

CM: Penang launches bold resilience roadmap to futureproof against climate and urban challenges
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang state government today unveiled the Penang Resilience Strategy (PRS), a bold and inclusive…

PLUS to activate traffic diversion for bridge works at Bukit Gambir-Tangkak interchange from Aug 5 to Dec 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will activate traffic diversion on the route between the Bukit Gambir-Tangkak…

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia agrees to 6,911 zero-tariff lines with US, maintains duties on alcohol, tobacco and vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia…

DPM Zahid hails SMART for 30 years of service at disaster frontlines
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team…

Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Health Ministry has denied claims that it plans to set up a Malaysian Vape…

Syed Saddiq’s Era FM stint called off, says scholarship pledge will proceed as planned
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s brief foray into broadcast media has ended before it…

Tunku Ismail: Johor must reclaim control of its water supply to end disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has called for the state to regain control…

Sarawak firefighters battle bushfire in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram; 2.23 acres burned
MIRI, Aug 1 — Firefighters successfully extinguished a bushfire that broke out in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram here last…

Dzulkefly: Over 400 contract medical officers decline permanent posts from 2023 to mid-2025, citing location and career concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — A total of 414 contract medical officers rejected permanent appointments and resigned between 2023 and…

JB City Hall to offer up to 80pc discount on traffic fines ahead of 68th National Day, starting Aug 15
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — Johor Bahru City Hall (MBJB) is offering discounts of up to 80 per cent on…