July 4, 2025
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‘A Difficult Day’: Al Hilal’s Portuguese players mourn Diogo Jota following fatal crash ahead of Club World Cup quarter-final

ORLANDO, July 4 — Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi said the tragic death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has deeply affected his squad ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Fluminense on Friday.

July 4, 2025
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World
How would Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ reverse clean energy tax incentives and reshape the US climate agenda?

WASHINGTON, July 4 — With the passage of the Republican-led “One Big Beautiful Bill,” President Donald Trump has taken a major step toward dismantling President Joe Biden’s landmark climate legislation, fundamentally altering the course of US climate and energy policy.‍

July 4, 2025
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World
Search resumes for 30 missing after Bali-bound ferry capsizes in rough seas, killing six including a child.

JAKARTA, July 4 — At least six people, including a three-year-old child, have been confirmed dead and dozens remain missing after a ferry sank in rough seas en route to Bali, according to Indonesian rescue authorities. So far, 29 survivors have been rescued from the water.‍

July 4, 2025
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Local
Only four doctors for 300 patients daily? Health Ministry acknowledges heavy workload at Sungai Buloh Hospital.

SUNGAI BULOH, July 4 — The Health Ministry has acknowledged the heavy patient load at referral hospitals like Sungai Buloh Hospital, amid concerns over doctor fatigue and overcrowding.‍

July 4, 2025
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Local
Fuziah denies PKR branch closures following wave of resignations, says party structure remains unaffected.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh has dismissed claims of party divisions or wings being dissolved, despite a recent wave of grassroots resignations.

July 4, 2025
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Local
MACC questions 61 witnesses in MEX II project probe, expects to conclude investigation within two months.

KOTA BARU, July 4 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has questioned 61 individuals to assist in its ongoing investigation into the Maju Expressway (MEX II) extension project.‍

July 3, 2025
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World
Saudi sports chief: Fury set to make 2026 comeback for Riyadh Season clash

LONDON, July 3 — Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is set to come out of retirement and return to the ring in 2026, according to Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.‍

July 3, 2025
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World
Deadly floods hit northern and western China as 'Plum Rains' prompt red alerts and mass evacuations.

BEIJING, July 3 — Northern and western China braced for further flash floods and landslides on Thursday as the annual “Plum Rains” continued to cause widespread destruction, prompting the deployment of thousands of rescue workers to assist those trapped in floodwaters.‍

July 3, 2025
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World
Thailand Political Crisis: Phumtham Appointed Acting PM Following Paetongtarn’s Suspension Amid Ethics Investigation

BANGKOK, July 3 — Thailand’s political landscape is in flux once again as the country prepares to swear in a new cabinet today, marking the third person to assume the prime minister’s duties within a single week.‍

July 3, 2025
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Local
Ramly Burger, Ice Supplier Delay Price Increases Following Intervention by Domestic Trade Ministry, Says Armizan

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — An ice supplier and a frozen food manufacturer have agreed to defer their planned price hikes after being summoned by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to justify the proposed adjustments.‍

July 3, 2025
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Local
Bukit Aman Takes Over Ipoh Murder Case Following Suspected Links to Organised Crime

IPOH, July 3 — Bukit Aman’s Classified Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) has taken over the probe into the murder of a 57-year-old man who was found with stab and gunshot wounds at a house in Taman Tasek Damai on June 24.‍

July 3, 2025
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Local
Pahang Customs Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle RM4.4 Million Worth of E-Waste and Aluminium Using False Declarations at Port Klang

BENTONG, July 3 — The Pahang Customs Department has successfully intercepted two smuggling attempts involving e-waste and aluminium scrap imported from abroad, seizing seven containers worth approximately RM4.4 million at North Port, Port Klang.‍