PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected allegations of interference in the recent appointments of Malaysia’s top judges, asserting that the selection process was carried out in full accordance with constitutional procedures.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra), via the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) Malaysia, has approved the development of 48 Renewable Energy (RE) projects from biogas, biomass, and small hydropower sources.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur today to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled “alpha male” influencer, as US envoy to Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The government will give due consideration to the nomination of conservative commentator and writer Nick Adams as United States ambassador to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The contract manager of a prominent construction company is among four individuals arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for suspected involvement in corrupt activities related to the procurement of a tender for a data centre construction project in Johor, valued at about RM180 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Malaysian Bar has extended its congratulations to the newly appointed Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, wishing him success in leading the judiciary with distinction, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The preliminary report by the special task force on the fatal road crash involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik on June 9 has been uploaded on the Transport Ministry's (MOT) official website.

SEPANG, July 18 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s (KPDN) Kuala Lumpur branch has issued 47 notices to traders over price adjustments following the increase in the Sales and Service Tax (SST) rate from six to eight per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure security and maintain order during the rally scheduled at Dataran Merdeka next Saturday (July 26).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad has been appointed acting Kuala Lumpur police chief, effective today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Electricity theft can no longer be treated as an isolated technical violation, as it costs the government billions of ringgit annually, necessitating immediate and decisive action, said the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA).

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has identified weaknesses in the enforcement actions taken by the Johor Department of Environment (DOE) regarding the operation of a recycling facility in the Segamat industrial area.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The death of a Form One female student who allegedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at SMKA Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan in Sabah is now under police investigation, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

WELLINGTON, July 18 — New Zealand has expressed interest in increasing imports of Malaysian pineapples, driven by strong demand for the tropical fruit, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — On July 28, Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will be sworn in as the country’s 17th Chief Justice, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) today announced the Final Railway Scheme for the MRT3 Circle Line was formally approved and signed by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

BANGI, July 17 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will launch a pilot rehabilitation course this November for holders of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving Licence (GDL) whose licences have been suspended.

PETALING JAYA, July 17 — The federal government remains firm in its decision to lower the youth age limit to 30, effective January 1, 2026, in line with amendments passed by Parliament in 2019, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

ALOR SETAR, July 17 — Electricity theft linked to illegal bitcoin mining activities has caused RM4.8 billion in losses from 2018 to June this year, said Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasir.