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Johor teacher accused of bruising seven-year-old pupil with thrown whiteboard eraser claims trial

BATU PAHAT, July 2 -- A primary school teacher has been charged with allegedly injuring a seven-year-old pupil after throwing a whiteboard eraser during a lesson, with the child said to have suffered ... Read More


Proton hits 15-year high with 100,346 units sold in first half of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Proton has recorded its strongest first-half sales performance in 15 years, delivering 100,346 units in the first six months of 2026. This represents a 39.1 per cent increase ... Read More


Not hunger but resale: Why a Sibu magistrate jailed three sisters for stealing 48 cans of corned beef

SIBU, July 2 -- The Magistrates' Court here sentenced three sisters from Bintangor to eight months in prison each for stealing 48 cans of corned beef and six packets of seasoning from a mini market. ... Read More


DBKL orders immediate clean-up after viral video reignites scrutiny of Hicks Flats in Bukit Bintang

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has ordered immediate clean-up works at Hicks Flats in Bukit Bintang after a viral YouTube video spotlighted the poor condition of the city-centre... Read More


Seven in 10 Klang Valley adults overweight or obese, raising risks of heart, kidney and diabetes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Seven in 10 adults screened in the Klang Valley were found to be overweight or obese, underscoring Malaysia's growing cardio renal metabolic (CRM) health crisis, according to t... Read More


As Pengerang's population grows, DPM Zahid backs hospital and district status plans

KOTA TINGGI, July 2 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has agreed to a proposal to build a hospital in Pengerang, near here, citing its growing population. He said the proposal wo... Read More


Shin Min-ah's psychological thriller 'The Eyes' to haunt Malaysian cinemas from July 23

Kuala Lampur, July 2 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 - The Korean remake of Spanish psychological horror thriller The Eyes is set to arrive in Malaysian cinemas on July 23. Directed by Yeom Ji-ho, the film s... Read More


Saifuddin says MyNIISe app hits 2.4 million downloads, 19.48 million QR scans easing Johor Causeway jams

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 -- The Home Ministry's MyNIISe application has recorded more than 19.48 million QR transactions at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB, Johor) as of... Read More


Saifuddin Nasution says MyNIISe app hits 2.4 million downloads, 19.48 million QR scans easing Johor Causeway jams

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 -- The Home Ministry's MyNIISe application has recorded more than 19.48 million QR transactions at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB, Johor) as of... Read More


Penang-made video game serves up Malaysian kuih, culture and heritage to players around the world

GEORGE TOWN, July 2 -- When Twilight Foundry Games founder William Chong began exploring his Peranakan heritage, it inspired him to preserve local culture and traditions through a video game. He said... Read More