The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Andy Burnham, elected Labour Party leader, will become UK Prime Minister and immediately cancel the national digital ID programme, reallocating funds to assist struggling households with living costs.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has uncovered RM10.879 billion in missing cooking oil subsidies over six years, raising urgent questions about government accountability and the effectiveness of targeted assistance programmes.
Jakarta's Governor Pramono Anung plans to build 'love lock' bridges along a major thoroughfare, but the Rp 91 billion beautification project has drawn criticism from urban planners and residents questioning whether the romantic installations address the city's pressing infrastructure needs.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has reassured the public that a RM500 million expenditure restriction imposed on the Ministry of Health is a technical adjustment that will not impact healthcare services, as it stems from surplus allocation for vacant positions.