News@9: Today's top headlines – Jan 12, 2026 [WATCH]

Here are today’s biggest stories.

Royal decree

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has decreed that pig farming in Tanjung Sepat must cease, with operations gradually relocated to Bukit Tagar.

Damansara blast

A 24‑year‑old contractor was killed and nine others were injured when an air‑conditioning compressor exploded at a university in Bukit Damansara.

No more disruptions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim directed that technical disruptions at Malaysia’s entry points, including the recent autogate failure at the BSI CIQ complex, must not recur nationwide as Visit Malaysia 2026 approaches.

Takeover bid

Sunway Bhd has proposed a conditional voluntary takeover worth up to RM11 billion to acquire a controlling stake in IJM Corp Bhd, subject to securing majority shareholder acceptances.

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