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Datuk Noor Farida Ariffin, one of the co-founders of the G25 group of senior retired civil servants who lobbied for institutional reform, is dead at age 76. — File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

G25 co-founder, Noor Farida Ariffin, dies age 76

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad during the Ministers’ Question Time in Dewan Rakyat today. — Bernama pic

Medical (Amendment) Bill to address parallel pathway issue set for tabling mid-July, says minister

According to national news agency Bernama, magistrate Nik Siti Norazlini Nik Mohamed Faiz made the decision after reviewing the boy’s behaviour report submitted by the Social Welfare Department (JKM). — Reuters pic

Kajang boy who set kitten on fire placed on good behaviour bond for one year

Accused Hoo Kim Wei, 26, is escorted by police at the Johor Baru Sessions Court June 27, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan

In JB, three friends charged with unlawful possession of revolver and knife 

The Rainforest World Music Festival at the Sarawak Cultural Village will be held from tomorrow until Sunday. ― The Borneo Post pic

Kuching police to mobilise 32 officers, 227 personnel for Rainforest World Music Festival

PBAHB and PBAPP chairman Chow Kon Yeow said this is a 107.3 per cent increase in profit before tax compared to RM32.998 million in 2022. — Bernama pic

Penang water company profit doubles to RM68.4m in 2023

DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng says it is necessary for Deputy Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan  to revise and backtrack on his announcement to restore confidence in the Langkawi travel industry. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Guan Eng: Deputy minister’s Langkawi rebranding as ‘preferred Muslim destination’ sparks travel trade concerns

Suhaini Sarwan, 46, is charged with two counts of possessing materials related to the so-called Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. ― Bernama pic

In Johor, factory worker charged with possessing terrorism-related materials

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz speaks during Minister’s Question Time at Parliament June 27, 2024. — Bernama pic

Potential BlackRock withdrawal could hit Malaysia’s investment and job market, says Tengku Zafrul

The US Department of Justice said the agreement is with Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, members of his family and trust entities Low established, which includes a civil forfeiture of more than US$100 million. — Picture via Facebook

US Justice Dept recovers US$100m civil forfeiture in 1MDB scheme

File picture shows the Borneo Highlands Resort. ― The Borneo Post pic

Country Heights to bring Borneo Heights arbitration to Singapore

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that currently, there are 2,823 male nurses, constituting four per cent of the 70,653 nurses employed by MoH. — Bernama pic

Health Ministry aims to increase number of male nurses, says deputy minister

(Seated from left) Alhadi, Maznah, Robert and staff members after the case proceeding. ― The Borneo Post pic

Sarawak housing tribunal orders Sibu developers to pay for late delivery

In a Parliamentary written reply, the MoF stated that 2.93 million members have withdrawn RM6.98 billion from the Flexible Account, with an average withdrawal of RM2,382. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Finance Ministry: 3.45 million EPF members transferred RM10.86b to Flexible Account as of June 10

Laywer Hisham Tek Poh Teik and his team are seen outside the courtroom at the Kuala Lumpur High Court June 27, 2024. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Zahid Hamidi in Yayasan Akalbudi case

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said Langkawi has its own uniqueness that can attract tourists from various backgrounds. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Report: Kedah MB affirms Langkawi is open to all, denies ‘Muslim-preferred destination’ claims