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Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (centre) launches the SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd Design Centre, June 26, 2024. — Picture by Sarawak Public Communications Unit.

Sarawak aims to be semiconductor high-value hub in SE Asia, says premier

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad (left) shows two pistols and 176 rounds of ammunition seized at a press conference at the Penang State Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) in George Town, June 26, 2024. The two pistols and bullets were confiscated from two criminals who were shot dead by the police earlier this morning at Jalan Permatang Baru, Sungai Lokan, Butterworth. — Bernama pic

Penang top cop: Two men killed in gunfight with police in Butterworth

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at the National Drug Addiction Science symposium in Kuala Lumpur, June 26, 2024. The minister said national security forces remain on high alert to address any threats, particularly those involving elements of the extremist group Daesh. — Bernama pic

Security forces vigilant in countering Daesh extremist elements, says home minister

Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said 15 were for ceramah, followed by walkabouts (six) and mobile campaigns (four), with no applications rejected so far. — Bernama pic

Sg Bakap polls: Cops issue 25 permits for ceramah, mobile campaigns and walkabouts

Selat Kelang assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari said he met with Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San today and was informed that his position as Selat Kelang assemblyman remains valid until a decision is made at the next state assembly meeting scheduled to begin on July 4. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Selat Klang rep says to furnish information, facts to Selangor Speaker on seat status

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a speech at the 2024 Appreciation Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Department in Putrajaya, June 26, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

PM Anwar hints at boon for civil servants before Budget 2025 tabling

During the second reading of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) (Dissolution) Bill 2024 earlier today, PN MPs called for a bloc vote in an attempt to block its passage but were unsuccessful after 93 lawmakers voted for it over 63 against. PN lawmakers previously demanded that Transport Minister Anthony Loke delay the Bill in order for a parliamentary special select committee to review it. — Bernama pic

Opposition lawmakers insist on keeping Mavcom, claim it could block MAHB deal

The suit by 1MDB and 10 other companies against the wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was in relation to the purchase of luxury goods totalling more than US$346 million, allegedly obtained through the misappropriation of 1MDB funds. — Bernama pic

Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB’s US$346m luxury goods suit against her

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said given the positive data from the first quarter of 2024, there is potential for approved investments this year to exceed last year’s RM329.5 billion. — Bernama pic

Strong investment pipeline expected in Malaysia for 2024, says Tengku Zafrul

According to the Parliament and State Legislative Assembly Subnational Statistics 2024 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today, Bangi has the highest population among the 222 parliamentary constituencies in Malaysia with 708,300 people in 2023. ― Bernama pic

Stats Dept: Bangi most populous parliamentary constituency  

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said with the merger of Mavcom and CAAM, the aviation industry no longer needs two bodies to regulate the country’s civil aviation. — Bernama pic

Mavcom, CAAM merger to raise efficiency of service delivery system, says transport minister

File picture of a plastic processing site in Perak. Penang DOE director Norazizi Adinan said in the operation a total of 48 industrial premises were inspected in Sungai Pinang, Jelutong and Georgetown in the North-east District and around Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung and Sungai Tiram in South-west District. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Scheduled waste management offences: Penang DoE says seven investigation papers opened against 10 premises

Batu Pahat district deputy police chief Supt Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the incident began on March 27, when the victim received an e-mail from an overseas company stating a new account change and requesting payment of RM448,215.11 for container rental costs. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Batu Pahat police: Logistics firm loses over RM300,000 to business e-mail compromise scam

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad speaks to reporters during a working visit to Westports Malaysia in Port Klang on the entry of e-waste containers, June 26, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Nik Nazmi: Heavier penalties await illegal e-waste importers, with a maximum fine of up to RM10m on offenders 

EC chief operating officer Sanjay Velautham further said it is important to verify and be transparent on what an organisation has achieved and planned in order to be recognised for its decarbonisation effort. — AFP file pic

Energy Commission: Clarify, measure carbon footprint first when starting decarbonisation 

Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah speaks during the press conference in Kuching. ― Picture by Roystein Emmor via The Borneo Post

Sarawak minister: Federal ministry to meet with premier on Malaysia My Second Home issue