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Lawyers at Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur, for the Malaysian Bar’s ‘Walk for Judicial Independence’ to protest attacks against the trial judge who convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC trial on June 17, 2022.—Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Why Malaysia's lawyers march in sun or rain, and what to expect today

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, inspects the area along Jalan Galagher in Kuala Lumpur on July 12, 2025. — Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar/Facebook pic

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DBKL shuts waste site, boosts monkey control after King’s rebuke over Jalan Gallagher mess

People join the the Malaysian Bar’s “Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence” in Putrajaya on July 14, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Lawyers march in the hundreds for judicial independence in Putrajaya

The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (PSA) has received royal assent from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paving the way for Parliament to operate as an independent entity, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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David Renz Galletes Balisong reportedly entered Malaysia last month and has remained missing since. — Picture from X/Bernama Radio

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An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel

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Grouper Fish Fillet Noodle is a comforting bowl with flaky fish, a sweet tasting broth and your choice of noodles. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

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Nvidia components are displayed at the GTC Paris NVIDIA stand at the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris on June 12, 2025. — AFP

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Two days ago, Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, reportedly urged the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to investigate allegations of immoral activities at a family motivation programme, held at a convention centre in the state involving eHati. — Picture via eHati website

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Police to summon all attendees of ‘immoral’ eHati marriage programme amid probe

A gastroenterologist at University of Malaya Medical Centre, Dr Nisha Puvanendran launched her unique line of batik scrubs following a Public Service Department directive issued in August 2023. — Pictures by Sayuti Zanudin

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Marudi Civil Defence Force personnel prepare to transport the victim to Marudi Hospital. —APM pic

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The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is seeking the next-of-kin of a boy who was found abandoned in a suitcase near a house in Sri Kembangan, Serdang, Selangor, about six years ago. — Bernama pic/JKM handout

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Abandoned baby found in suitcase in Serdang six years ago needs birth cert to start school, JKM urges next-of-kin to come forward

The video has prompted concern among netizens, as the waves were seen striking areas close to residents’ homes. — Bernama pic

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Praba Ganesan

Praba Ganesan

Praba Ganesan is chief executive at KUASA, a democracy outreach organisation. It's time to be involved. You can contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @prabaganesan.

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