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KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that every policy implemented by the government must benefit the people and not burden the majority, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia will not bow to pressure that could undermine national policies, including negotiations with the United States (US) related to tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Serious irregularities identified in three audits were detailed in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) Series 2, which was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Bursa Malaysia opened flat and proceeded to retreat in early trade today, reflecting a lack of catalysts in the market after a downbeat Wall Street performance last Friday.

HONG KONG, July 21 — China's Premier Li Qiang announced the start of construction on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, located on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau and estimated to cost around US$170 billion (RM730 billion), the official Xinhua news agency said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening session on Monday, continuing from last Friday, as the Malaysian economy was projected to grow higher in the second quarter, signalling that the country’s economy remains resilient.

CAIRO, July 21 — At least 67 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire as they waited for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza yesterday, the Gaza health ministry said, as Israel issued new evacuation orders for areas packed with displaced people.

TOKYO, July 21 — Japan's ruling coalition is certain to lose control of the upper house in yesterday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported, an outcome that further weakens Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power as a tariff deadline with the United States looms.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament of Dewan Rakyat which opens today will see debates on the direction of the country's foreign policy after the Asean 2025 Chairmanship, digital transformation and the issue of increasing hajj costs as among the main agendas.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 21 — As Malaysia grapples with a persistent oversupply of unsold homes and worsening affordability, experts are urging for a vacancy tax to encourage property owners and developers to make better use of idle units. This policy, adopted in cities including...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 21 — Schools in Selangor have been reminded to suspend all outdoor activities if the Air Pollutant Index (API) in their respective area records an unhealthy reading of above 100, as air quality nationwide continues to deteriorate. State Education director...

PUTRAJAYA, July 20 — Malaysia and Singapore are now exploring strategic cooperation in three main areas — GovTech, public housing and public sector reform — to strengthen public service delivery.

MOSCOW, July 20 — Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to move toward a peace settlement for Ukraine, but Moscow's main objective is to achieve its goals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television in a clip published on Sunday.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SHAH ALAM, July 20 — The authorities are searching for the developer and company director believed to have sold Bumiputera-designated units at Pangsapuri Amansiara in Selayang to non-Bumiputera buyers without disclosing their actual status. Taman Templer assemblywoman...

BUKIT GANTANG, July 20 — Retired army and police personnel will be appointed as hostel wardens at two Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) next month under a pilot initiative to curb bullying, said Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

ANKARA, July 20 — The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Sunday once again accused Israeli authorities of using starvation as a weapon of war against the civilian population of Gaza, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

HALONG BAY, Vietnam, July 20 — The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said, as rescuers continued to search for survivors while bracing for the approach of Typhoon Wipha.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified two more companies suspected of obtaining data centre construction projects by bribing the project manager of a prominent construction company who was recently arrested.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — Professional men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were denied back-to-back Japan Open titles after falling to South Korea’s Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the 2025 edition final in Tokyo today.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 20 — Selangor is strengthening its Care Economy Policy with help from the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) Malaysia and the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI). State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said they are...