News@9: Today's top headlines – August 28, 2025 [WATCH]

Here are today’s top stories:

Life imprisonment

Ex-Lahad Datu student sentenced to life in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for murdering a fellow student; 12 others also jailed.

Setback

The Urban Renewal Bill was not passed in the Dewan Rakyat today and has been deferred to the next sitting.

Beware

Malaysians and other foreigners face deportation and permanent entry bans if caught vaping in Singapore under strict new measures taking effect Sept 1.

Tragic

Stray dog Hero, stranded for seven days on the rooftop of Villa Kejora, fell from the 17th floor during heavy rain before rescuers could reach him.

That’s all for News@9.

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