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By Sofia Nasir KLANG, July 2 — The construction of the Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) is proceeding according to schedule, with the complete demolition of the Shah Alam Stadium completed several days ahead of the June 30 deadline. Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI's chief...

DHAKA, July 2 — Bangladesh's ousted and self-exiled premier Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison by the country's International Crimes Tribunal today in a contempt of court case, a top prosecutor said.

BANGKOK, July 2 — Thailand's economy faces a challenging second half of 2025 due to uncertainty about the United States (US) tariffs, a central bank deputy governor said today, just as the country is caught in a new wave of domestic political turmoil.

ROME, July 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met top executives from three leading Italian companies on the second day of his working visit to Italy today, stressing that Malaysia remains a stable, progressive, and trusted investment destination.

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme for this year will continue with improvements, in line with the implementation of the new electricity tariff schedule that came into effect yesterday (July 1).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar today, as fading hopes of a trade deal ahead of the upcoming US tariff deadline weighed on investor sentiment.

ROME, July 2 — Malaysia and Italy have agreed to enhance their long-standing economic ties, with a focus on energy transition that has also attracted interest from Japan and Indonesia.

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) welcomes investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) into alleged corruption and irregularities involving the MyKiosk initiative.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Gas Malaysia Bhd has resumed full gas supply operations following the lifting of a curtailment imposed after the transmission gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia have been reduced by three sen, now set at RM3.18 and RM2.85 per litre respectively, from July 3 to July 9.

WASHINGTON, July 2 — United States (US) President Donald Trump has said the White House will have to examine the possibility of deporting Elon Musk, after the billionaire entrepreneur blasted the President's tax and spending bill, reported Xinhua.

SEREMBAN, July 2 — Negeri Sembilan has banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public recreational spaces, including parks, playgrounds, fields, and beaches with immediate effect.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Malaysia is leading efforts to develop a practical peacebuilding framework for Asean that would serve as a reference to solve ongoing regional conflicts and threats to regional stability.

ROME, July 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today met top executives from three leading Italian firms on the second day of his working visit to Italy.

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Communications Ministry is coordinating efforts to ensure funding for the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is provided soon, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — China and Russia have agreed to sign the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ), while the United States is reviewing the deal, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

NARATHIWAT, July 2 — The peace process in southern Thailand is showing positive strides thanks to the peaceful strategies employed by the kingdom’s Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 (ISOC4) of the Thai Army, backed by various parties, including Malaysia.

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 — The Johor police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of five individuals, and the seizure of various drugs worth nearly RM3 million in a special operation around Johor Bahru on June 19.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — A businessman was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court today after he pleaded guilty to 10 counts of cheating the Social Security Organisation (Socso), involving RM496,000 for non-existent training courses five years ago.

ISTANBUL, July 2 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the suspension of his country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the official Press TV and Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday.