July 12, 2025
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Malaysia will implement a new regulation to curb illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers by the end of July, according to the foreign minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Malaysia is set to implement a new regulation by the end of this month to enhance enforcement against illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in its waters, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.‍

July 11, 2025
World
World
Spurs spend £60m on Gibbs-White as Nottingham Forest prepare for another key departure

LONDON, July 11 — Tottenham are set to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White after activating his £60 million (RM348 million) release clause, according to reports yesterday.‍

July 11, 2025
World
World
US birthright citizenship remains intact — for now — as judge halts enforcement of Trump’s executive order

WASHINGTON, July 11 — A federal judge on Wednesday paused President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, as legal challengers pursue a new strategy following the US Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a prior block on the policy.‍

July 11, 2025
World
World
Tariffs, Taiwan, and South China Sea: Rubio set to meet China’s Wang at high-stakes ASEAN summit in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi today on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia, with Washington’s tariff policy taking centre stage.‍

July 11, 2025
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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for six states and Labuan until 11am

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for six states and the Federal Territory of Labuan, effective until 11am today.‍

July 11, 2025
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Local
Tents ripped, stalls wrecked as storm strikes 100 traders near Kuala Terengganu drawbridge

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 11 — Around 100 traders operating near the Drawbridge here suffered losses after a storm damaged their stalls at approximately 2.30pm yesterday.

July 11, 2025
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Local
MACC investigates milk powder supplier over alleged tender price manipulation and RM120 million supply monopoly.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently investigating a milk powder supplier over allegations of tender price manipulation—ranging from 10 to 50 per cent depending on the zone—and monopolisation of supply contracts to a government department.‍

July 10, 2025
World
World
PSG Crush Real Madrid 4-0 to Book Club World Cup Final Showdown with Chelsea

NEW JERSEY, July 10 — Fabian Ruiz struck twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in their Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, setting up a final clash with Chelsea.‍

July 10, 2025
World
World
Philippines Searches Lake Taal for Bodies of Missing Cockfighters Allegedly Killed by Rogue Police Officers

MANILA, July 11 — Authorities in the Philippines have begun searching Lake Taal, south of Manila, for the bodies of dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police officers.

July 10, 2025
World
World
Pakistan Police Uncover Major Ponzi Scheme, Arrest 149 Including 71 Chinese Nationals

ISLAMABAD, July 11 — Pakistani authorities have arrested 149 individuals, including 71 foreign nationals—primarily Chinese—in a raid on a fraudulent call centre, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency announced today.‍

July 10, 2025
Local
Local
Terengganu trader scammed of over RM500,000 in Facebook job scheme

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 10 — A trader has lost RM500,639.50 after falling prey to an online job scam syndicate that promised high commissions for part-time work.‍

July 10, 2025
Local
Local
Anwar welcomes OPR reduction to 2.75pc as a ‘prudent and proactive’ move in response to global economic challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent has been described by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a prudent and proactive step amid ongoing global economic headwinds.‍