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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar in early trade, driven by cautious market sentiment ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline.

JOHOR BAHRU, July 23 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to develop a comprehensive national master plan to address the growing shortage of healthcare personnel, warning that the issue is no longer a short-term challenge but a serious threat to the sustainability of the public healthcare system.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — As a proactive preventive measure, the Department of Environment (DOE) has intensified ground patrols and physical monitoring in fire-prone areas, particularly agricultural lands, peatlands, bush areas, abandoned plantations, and landfills identified as high risk.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Cybercrime issues, cost of living, and changes to the Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) electricity bill structure are among the matters that will be raised in Parliament today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia’s financial strength and market flexibility support resilience against external shocks and capital outflows, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) in November, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The government should consider establishing an independent commission to protect whistleblowers and provide a secure and lawful reporting avenue, particularly when the agency tasked with handling such reports is itself involved in misconduct.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — RM474.2 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors was recorded between 2024 (full year) and March 2025, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

WASHINGTON, July 22 — United States President Donald Trump pulled the US out of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) today, repeating a move he had ordered during his first term, which was reversed under ex-president Joe Biden.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The government will establish a task force under the Criminal Law Reform Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s death penalty policy and direction.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a global call to conscience, urging world leaders to take immediate and united action to stop the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.

BRUSSELS, July 22 — All options are on the table if Israel does not deliver on its pledges to facilitate humanitarian aid in Palestine’s Gaza, the European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said today.

PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — Malaysia is promoting its higher education capabilities at Expo 2025 Osaka, with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) hosting Higher Education Week at the Malaysia Pavilion this week.

GENEVA, July 22 — The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today said its staff, as well as doctors and humanitarian workers, were fainting on duty in Gaza due to hunger and exhaustion.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Youth leaders older than 30 after the new youth age limit takes effect on January 1, 2026, may hold their positions until their organisation’s next election, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Education Ministry will activate home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) surpasses 200, said minister Fadhlina Sidek.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The National Council for Local Government has decided that shopping malls must provide recycling facilities from January 1 next year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KLANG, July 22 — The Selangor Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle in 1,964 tonnes of scrap metal worth RM9.17 million after seizing 83 containers within the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) here recently.