KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — The Sabah government has expressed deep concern over the death of 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir and pledged full support for a transparent investigation to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice.
JERUSALEM, Aug 9 — Israel’s military is set to “take control” of Gaza City under a newly approved plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet, sparking a wave of domestic and international criticism.
KOTA TINGGI, Aug 9 — A local man was killed and two others injured in a three-motorcycle crash at Kilometre 28.5 of Jalan Kulai-Kota Tinggi last night.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The number of Malaysians renouncing their citizenship for Singapore has risen sharply in recent years, with more than 6,000 doing so in just the first half of 2025.
OSAKA, Aug 9 — Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has confirmed that his application to join PKR was approved two weeks ago.
MANCHESTER, Aug 8 — Manchester United have finalised a deal worth up to €85 million (US$99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, according to multiple UK media outlets.
LONDON, Aug 8 — Britain’s Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali has stepped down from her role after reports emerged that she significantly raised the rent on a property she owns in London.
TOKYO, Aug 8 — Japan’s weather agency has issued a rare emergency heavy rain warning for the southern region of Kagoshima, cautioning that “lives are at risk” amid unprecedented rainfall.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — The Penang Welfare Department is still unable to locate the parents or guardians of 18 children who were rescued from a warehouse in Bukit Mertajam last month, with the absence of proper documentation for most of them posing a major challenge.
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 8 — A contractor was fined RM15,000 or face 12 months in jail by the Sessions Court here for installing a solar lamp too close to a high-voltage power line, leading to the deaths of three workers.
GOMBAK, Aug 8 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has begun enforcing strict action, including seizing vehicles owned by companies and licensed operators that employ foreigners to drive commercial vehicles, effective yesterday.
TANGIERS, Aug 7 — Animal rights organisations have accused Morocco of killing stray dogs in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, an allegation the government denies, asserting its commitment to humane treatment.