News@9: Today's top headlines – August 8, 2025 [WATCH]

Here are today’s biggest stories.

Zara Qairina case — exhumation ordered

The Attorney-General’s Chambers has returned investigation papers on the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir to the police, instructing further action including the exhumation of her body for a post-mortem to gather additional evidence.

Peaceful Assembly Act under review

The government is reviewing the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 after the Federal Court ruled a key provision unconstitutional, with Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution saying amendments will balance constitutional rights with public order and security.

Asean-brokered ceasefire

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia was made possible through the unity and backing of all Asean leaders.

Citizenship shift to Singapore rises

Over 6,000 Malaysians gave up their citizenship in the first half of 2025 to become Singaporeans, according to the home minister.

That’s it for News@9.

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