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Sarawak has the highest vape users among youngsters aged 13 to 17 years in Malaysia said  Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. — The Borneo Post pic

Sarawak tops vape use among youth, state minister calls for urgent action on rising trend

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia is deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar, particularly the plight of displaced Rohingyas, and stressed the need to ensure their safe, dignified and sustained return to Rakhine State. — Picture via Facebook/Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan

Malaysia intensifies efforts for peace in Myanmar, urges OIC to boost relief aid and support ceasefire

The Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has raised concerns over a series of cable theft incidents that could disrupt the planning and operational timeline of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which is now at a critical phase ahead of its targeted completion in December 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

ECRL cable thefts raise alarm, could derail testing schedule, says MRL CEO

Malaysian Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, pictured with 24 Malaysians who safely returned from Iran, upon their arrival at KLIA Terminal 1 last night. — Bernama pic

Ambassador says 12 Malaysians still in Iran, Foreign Ministry keeping watch

The first two sets of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, along with two electric locomotives for cargo transportation under the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, are expected to be shipped out from Dalian, China to Malaysia in October this year. — Bernama pic

China’s CRRC Dalian to ship ECRL trains to Malaysia in October, set for 2027 launch

PPIM chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan (left) reportedly said the group was unaware of Ikhlas’ deregistration. — Picture via Facebook/Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM)

PPIM says no more ties with Ikhlas, unaware group was deregistered in 2022

A security guard was seriously injured after being slashed by a group of unidentified individuals during a fight in front of a fast-food outlet in Bandar Baru Nilai yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Security guard attacked with machete in early morning brawl outside Nilai fast food outlet

A new regulation requiring Malay-language listings on major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop has been temporarily postponed following a wave of public backlash. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

E-commerce Malay language rule paused, ministry to gather feedback from sellers

In a Facebook post, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, were saddened by the news and conveyed their prayers to the grieving family. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Anwar extends condolences to Abang Johari after wife Juma’ani dies

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Cabinet for elevating Malaysia’s stature while chairing Asean this year. — Bernama pic

Sarawak Premier lauds Anwar’s Asean leadership, pledges full support for Malaysia’s global stature

Racial diversity should be embraced as a strength to enhance national unity, rather than as a battleground for rivalry or a means to showcase superiority and ego, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. — Bernama pic

Anwar urges Malaysians to embrace diversity as strength in face of global uncertainties at Sarawak’s Gawai Dayak celebration

A total of 24 individuals, including 17 Malaysians, who were evacuated from Iran following escalating conflict in the country, have safely returned home. — Bernama pic

Malaysian evacuees safely return home after harrowing 1,000km journey from war-torn Iran, thanks to regional cooperation

Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, the wife of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has passed away. — The Borneo Post pic

Sarawak Premier’s wife Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang dies at age 76

Police are investigating an incident involving a Singapore-registered vehicle travelling against traffic at Kilometre 55 of the Senai-Desaru Expressway yesterday. — Video screencap via Facebook/Community Roda Johor

Johor cops probe Singapore-registered car filmed driving against traffic on Senai-Desaru Expressway

The Public Works Department (JKR) is reviewing the final report of the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) to plan road repair works, including along critical routes such as the East-West Highway (JRTB), says Public Works director-general Datuk Roslan Ismail. — Picture via X/Bernama

JKR reviewing PCA report before RM55m East-West Highway repairs to optimise allocation, says D-G

Various vehicles including lorries, cars and motorcycles were seen destroyed by fire following a fire at a lorry and engine oil storage store in Jalan Cenderai, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai which occurred yesterday during a Bernama inspection June 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Worker flees Johor oil store fire as blaze destroys lorry, shocks residents who ‘didn’t even know’ facility was there