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KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — A temporary road diversion will be activated in stages tonight between the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza and the UPM Interchange at KM309.7 (both directions) to facilitate gantry installation works.

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 — A graphic designer pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to a charge of improper use of the network facilities by posting offensive remarks that insulted Islam.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing the previous quarter’s 4.4 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 — Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), rising by 4.8 per cent to RM1.46 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024, said the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its “overweight” call on Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), supported by strong structural themes and a positive earnings growth cycle.

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.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — Seven Afghan nationals have been detained by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) for attempting to enter the country using forged visas.

SHAH ALAM, July 18 — Selangor places a strong emphasis on balancing physical development with spiritual growth, anchored in the advancement of knowledge to shape a knowledgeable, ethical, and progressive society.

By Ahmad Nahar Sulaiman PETALING JAYA, July 18 — The provision of an adjustable hospital bed has brought a ray of hope to a diabetic patient who is currently facing mobility challenges. Abdul Aziz Sanusi, who is no longer able to work, expressed his gratitude for the assistance provided by...

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 18 — The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum released an initiative on artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation and development on Wednesday, calling for joint efforts to explore AI-empowered journalism and think tank research.

WELLINGTON, July 18 — New Zealand has expressed its interest in joining the Asean Halal Council as an associate member, signalling a strong commitment to strengthening halal cooperation with Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region.

NEW DELHI, July 18 — A cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the Air India flight that crashed last month supports the view that the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane's engines, said a source briefed on United States (US) officials' early assessment of evidence.

WASHINGTON, July 18 — A group of United States (US) solar panel manufacturers asked the Commerce Department to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports from Indonesia, India, and Laos, according to documents on an agency website.

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.