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The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar is preparing to file a RM1 million civil suit against the accused driver in August. Legal proceedings await the Letter of Administration and supplementary income documentation from the e-hailing company.
Penang authorities have temporarily closed a supermarket at Gurney Drive shopping mall following hygiene violations discovered during a routine inspection, part of ongoing efforts to enforce food safety standards across the state.
Police in Balik Pulau have arrested a man for threatening a traffic officer after the seizure of a motorcycle belonging to his child. The incident highlights growing tensions between motorists and law enforcement during traffic enforcement operations.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has unveiled the Rakan KKM initiative to generate supplementary funding for public healthcare improvements and retain medical staff. Cyberjaya Hospital will pilot the fee-paying scheme for elective procedures.
A High Court witness testified that Nepturis Sdn Bhd issued a RM1 million cheque payable to Bersatu, during ongoing proceedings in Muhyiddin's case at the Kuala Lumpur court.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been pushed back one day to Saturday at Istana Bukit Serene, with no official explanation provided for the postponement.
A trainee teacher in Ipoh has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual assault against a 14-year-old male student, with the case now proceeding through the Sessions Court.
A Proton X70 driver is appearing in court to face charges following a fatal road accident on Jalan 17/21, Petaling Jaya on May 5 that claimed a motorcyclist's life.
Malaysia's border agency has begun investigating a Terminal 2 officer at KLIA over claims he accepted a RM100 personal QR code payment, raising fresh concerns about enforcement standards at the country's busiest international gateway.
An actress from a popular police drama series has been granted police bail after testing positive for drugs during a raid on an unlicensed establishment in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Authorities conducted the operation at a venue along Jalan Raja Chulan.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has publicly denied that an individual appearing in a widely shared social media post is affiliated with the agency, addressing speculation that has circulated online.
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A 25-year-old hardware store employee in Terengganu has pleaded not guilty to two rape charges involving his minor sister. The case was heard at the Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu, with proceedings set to continue.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted a farewell meeting with outgoing Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin, expressing gratitude for his tenure leading Malaysia's official statistics agency.
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The Selangor Islamic Religious Council has scheduled an urgent meeting involving the deceased's family, mosque officials, and religious authorities to address complaints over delayed burial procedures at Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Kelang.
Malaysia has documented 1,059 hiking accidents resulting in 63 deaths between 2021 and 2025. The government is implementing new safety protocols including mountain guides and digital trail registration systems.
The Perak State Education Department is assisting police in investigating an incident in which a 13-year-old Form One student fell from a school building. The student is receiving hospital treatment while authorities conduct their probe.
The National Water Services Commission is investigating a fatal accident at Saujana 1 water tower in Kuala Selangor that claimed the life of a maintenance worker on June 16, with preliminary findings suggesting breaches of confined-space safety protocols.
Malaysia's National Security Council has clarified that circulating claims of a personal data breach refer to information from cybersecurity incidents reported before 2022 and are unrelated to any current platform or system.
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Malaysia's national news agency Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen media cooperation through news sharing, training programs, and content exchange, marking deeper ASEAN integration.
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Telekom Malaysia has pledged RM500,000 to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, a welfare fund for media practitioners. The contribution aims to support journalists facing industry challenges as advertising revenue declines significantly.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM1 million in government funding to Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, reinforcing the administration's pledge to strengthen journalist welfare and modernise Malaysia's media landscape.
The HAWANA 2026 Summit has begun at PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre, bringing together approximately 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and across ASEAN. The event, themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia's premier journalism gathering, HAWANA 2026, prepares for launch in Penang tomorrow under the theme 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim set to officiate the event.
Media practitioners have welcomed the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial expertise and independence as crucial assets.