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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicates the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji's final report may be released this week, contingent on whether Cabinet authorisation is necessary.
The Penang State Health Department has temporarily shuttered a supermarket at Gurney Drive Shopping Mall following hygiene violations detected during a routine inspection, part of ongoing enforcement to maintain food safety standards.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Hannah Yeoh has been proclaimed president of the Federal Territories State Scouts Council. She announced a RM20,000 ministerial allocation to enhance scouting activities and youth development in the federal territories.
A childcare centre in Langkawi will suspend operations while police investigate allegations of child neglect and inappropriate treatment, according to the Women, Family and Community Development Minister.
Perak has posted its strongest SPM examination results in over a decade, with a State Average Grade of 4.49 in 2025. The state has also narrowed the achievement gap between urban and rural students to just 0.04 points, signalling more equitable access to quality education.
The Selangor State Education Department has pledged complete cooperation in investigating an alleged bullying incident at a Rawang secondary school that sparked widespread public concern after circulating on social media.
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Malaysian police have detained two men with criminal backgrounds as part of their inquiry into a murder at a Petaling Jaya hotel, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
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Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has strongly cautioned the public against publishing children's identities on social media, warning of legal consequences and long-term psychological damage following a recent school-related viral incident.
Selangor's education department director visited a 15-year-old girl stabbed at a Banting secondary school, offering support to the victim and her family. The suspect has been remanded for four days.
A teenage suspect in the stabbing of a 15-year-old student at a Banting school has been remanded for four days as police continue their investigation into the violent incident.
Malaysian police have called on the public to refrain from sharing an older controversy involving complaints about the dawn azan disrupting sleep in Sungai Buloh, which has recently gained renewed attention on social media platforms.
Malaysian authorities detained 86 undocumented migrants from eight nations during a coordinated raid at a Klang shopping mall, part of ongoing efforts to combat irregular migration.
Authorities have remanded a babysitter for three days following the death of an 11-month-old girl in Bedong. The case has raised concerns about childcare safety standards in the region.
Labuan Airport's runway was temporarily closed on June 26 after explosives were discovered 150 metres away, forcing the cancellation and diversion of multiple flights to regional destinations.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has presented the 2026 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarships to 14 recipients at Istana Negara. Seven will pursue PhD studies while seven pursue Master's research, with four studying abroad and ten at domestic universities.
Police in Sungai Petani have initiated dual investigations following claims that two residents sustained injuries at a retirement care institution in the Kedah town, raising fresh concerns about standards in Malaysia's aging care sector.
A quick-thinking lorry driver has been honoured by the Malaysian government for preventing a catastrophic accident near the Menora Tunnel in Perak, saving 21 express bus passengers from potential harm.
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Malaysia's police force has initiated disciplinary proceedings against an officer whose video circulated widely in China. The Inspector-General of Police has reinforced that every member of the force faces accountability for their conduct.
Penang authorities have dismantled a substantial drug manufacturing and distribution network following coordinated raids on a Butterworth residential unit, with seizures reaching RM9.7 million and two suspects in custody.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officiated the HAWANA 2026 celebration, honouring media professionals and reinforcing Malaysia's commitment to journalism standards alongside ASEAN partners.
Media professionals and ASEAN representatives have begun assembling at the HAWANA 2026 Summit in Butterworth, a flagship event recognising journalism excellence and regional cooperation across Southeast Asia.
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A lane-change manoeuvre by a lorry triggered a multi-vehicle collision near Maran on the East Coast, leaving seven people injured including three media officers assigned to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Three media officers working with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi sustained injuries in a three-vehicle accident on the East Coast Expressway near Maran. Seven people total were hurt in the early morning collision at Km144.
The Malaysian Media Council has appointed former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson, with industry leaders welcoming the decision as a move to bolster media freedom and credibility.