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PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — A 42-year-old man failed in his final appeal today to overturn his conviction and sentence of 35 years' imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for the 2012 murder of an Indonesian domestic cleaner, whom he had accused of speaking ill of him.

SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The former transport management head of an oil exploration company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to 12 charges of accepting bribes amounting to over RM400,000 between 2021 and 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Home Ministry (KDN) will implement the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) initiative to improve the government’s access to accurate data on refugees in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia is set to host three major Asean programmes on sustainable urban development from August 10 to August 15, in conjunction with its Asean chairmanship.

SEPANG, July 8 — Dismissal action will be taken against officers of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) who are found guilty of involvement in smuggling or abuse of power at the country's entry points and borders.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The Selangor government is not planning to build new venues for the Malaysian Games (Sukma) 2026, said state executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Mohd Najwan Halimi. He added that the administration is focusing on upgrading...

KOTA BHARU, July 8 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will expand the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) system nationwide to prevent the leakage of subsidised packet cooking oil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has imposed a penalty of RM2.98 million on three companies involved in a bid-rigging cartel for maintenance work tenders.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Palestine has hailed the significance of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (Ceapad) as a critical diplomatic platform to deepen its ties with East and Southeast Asian nations, in support of its vision of statehood, economic empowerment and post-war reconstruction.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Malaysia Rugby Union (MRU) is currently working to identify potential heritage players to strengthen the national squad in the future.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to open more than 10 new border entry points along the Kalimantan-Sabah-Sarawak border, following Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — The placement results for 2,248 contract medical officers under Grade UD10, who have been offered permanent appointments through the ePlacement system, can be checked starting today.

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — The Rakyat Digital initiative, led by the Digital Ministry through MyDIGITAL Corporation, is launching a comprehensive effort to enhance the digital literacy of Malaysians by offering various online courses at no cost.

JERLUN, July 8 — The government will look into a proposal to install guardrails and street lights along Jalan Sungai Korok in Jitra, where a recent tragedy claimed the lives of six family members, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — South Korea’s Coast Guard (KCG) training ship Badaro made a four-day port call in Malaysia at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT), beginning yesterday.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has warned that global nuclear disarmament efforts are regressing amid rising geopolitical tensions and the advent of emerging technologies. Delivering his opening remarks at the Executive Committee Meeting...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The repair and rebuilding of houses affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion will be completed by June 2027, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari told the Selangor State Legislative Assembly. He said RM40 million was approved by the Cabinet...

BANGKOK, July 8 — Thailand’s cabinet yesterday withdrew a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, citing the need for more time to engage with the public and create more understanding about the issue.

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — Malaysia and Switzerland continue to strengthen bilateral relations through discussions on potential areas of cooperation to reinforce their shared commitment to heritage-based development and community values.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has stressed that efforts to promote and protect the well-being of the Asean people must remain “Asean-led and Asean-owned”. Speaking in his opening remarks at the Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with...