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Chang Chee Onn, 67, made the plea before Judge Noor Zaihan Mohamad Ali, who also ordered him to serve six months in prison if he failed to pay the fine. The man later settled the amount. — Picture By Raymond  Manuel

Man fined RM100,000 for illegal sand mining on Pahang state land in Raub

The incident reportedly took place around 5pm, when a caregiver checked on the baby about an hour after putting him to sleep and found him unresponsive. — Unsplash pic

Swaddled six-month-old baby reportedly dies at Melaka childcare centre, suspected suffocation

Johari said a key PBMy reform will be adopting a Proportional Representation and Closed Party List system, allowing voters aged 18 to 30 to choose members based on party manifestos rather than individual candidates. — Bernama pic

Youth Parliament revamp to introduce electoral system, online voting by 2026, says Speaker 

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visits New Zealand’s National Crisis Management Centre, also known as the Beehive Bunker, in Wellington July 17, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Zahid’s ‘Beehive Bunker’ visit signals new chapter in Malaysia-New Zealand crisis cooperation

Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that despite past legal challenges, the state government is determined to enhance the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 and its enforcement. — Reuters file pic

Kelantan moves to bolster Syariah enforcement against LGBT, ‘immoral’ acts

Volunteer trainees attend the registration session for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 1/2025 at the 515 Territorial Soldier Regiment Camp January 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

Defence minister: Health issues, university offers behind 30pc absentee rate in PLKN 3.0

Nga Kor Ming said the project, expected to be completed in December this year, aims to enhance visual appeal and comfort for tourists and international delegations, creating a positive first impression of the country. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Vertical gardens, multilingual signs part of KLIA’s RM3m green upgrade ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

Tengku Nizaruddin was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river last Tuesday, with no trace of him inside. — Picture via X

Search for missing influencer Tengku Nizaruddin enters third day in Muar

GRS deputy secretary-general Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the proposal was agreed upon with the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Plus coalition in December 2023. — Bernama pic

GRS proposes two-term limit for Sabah CM, says needs supermajority to amend state Constitution

A man walks with a Syrian flag, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the defence ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

Anwar condemns Israeli airstrikes on Damascus as violation of international law

PBB information chief Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was unfounded to claim PBB president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is facing a challenge from PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan for the premier’s post. — The Borneo Post

PBB info chief denies talk of power struggle, says Sarawak politics rooted in respect

Inter-agency team members, consisting of Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and Marine Police Force (MPF) personnel recovering the wreckage of the police Airbus AS355N helicopter from Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah today, July 17, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Police helicopter wreckage retrieved from Johor’s Sungai Pulai, black box next in probe

Mohd Yusoff also revealed that some of the participants were found to be HIV positive and were undergoing treatment, believed to be as a preventive measure. — Bernama pic

Over 20 detained in alleged Kelantan gay party, police find condoms and HIV meds at bungalow

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and fellow party leaders bow in solemn tribute to the family of the late Teoh Beng Hock after a press conference at the DAP National Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, July 17, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

‘Justice not yet served’: DAP leaders bow to Teoh Beng Hock’s family, calls MACC apology overdue

In this regard, Sultan Sharafuddin fully supports the statement issued by Istana Negara on July 10 regarding the power of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to appoint the Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal and other key positions in the judiciary, upon the advice of the Prime Minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers. — Bernama pic

Selangor Sultan: Judicial appointments must follow the law

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the notice to commence work was issued on July 15 by MRT Corporation (MRTC) to the main civil contractor, SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Penang’s Mutiara LRT Line kicks off with road widening, utility works planned at multiple locations