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KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia needs original technology and innovation, rather than just more products on the road, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LANGAT, July 18 — The proposed National Climate Change Bill will include incentives for companies that lower their carbon emissions, said Acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — Excessive speed, which was more than twice the legal limit, was among the key factors behind the fatal bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Gerik, Perak, on June 9.

GEORGE TOWN, July 18 — Penang recorded more than RM112 million in losses from cybercrime cases involving online financial fraud in the first six months of this year, with the situation seen to be worsening.

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.

JAKARTA, July 18 — The Asean Centre for Energy (ACE) has received a NZ$200,000 (RM506,151) grant from the New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry to support the region’s energy transition and the implementation of the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC).

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia is boosting coal-fired power output and importing the fuel at record levels, a Reuters analysis of data showed, taking advantage of low prices even as it pledges to increase use of gas-fuelled electricity generation in the longer term.

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.

MANILA, July 18 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States (US) next week with a clear message to President Donald Trump that the Philippines must become economically stronger if it is to serve as a truly robust partner, an official said today.

SHAH ALAM, July 18 — Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed as the acting state police chief, effective tomorrow.

SHAH ALAM, July 18 — Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed acting state police chief, effective tomorrow.

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.

KUANTAN, July 18 — A man was fined RM6,000 by the Magistrate's Court today for knowingly submitting false information in an application for an identity card or MyKad.

NAIROBI, July 18 — World’s oldest multilateral climate fund the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is planning a new wave of wildlife conservation bonds to help African countries save endangered species and ecosystems.

SHAH ALAM, July 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Selangor branch has issued 120 notices to traders following inspections after the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) came into effect on July 1.

SHAH ALAM, July 18 — A container lorry skidded and overturned on the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) here this morning, causing a chemical spill.