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July 18, 2026 National

Anwar invites public feedback through AI avatar

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited the people, especially the young, to share their views, concerns and aspirations directly through his avatar to ensure that the country's development continues to be based on the voices and wishes of the people.

July 18, 2026 National

JPA approves 66,312 new non-trade-off posts for MOH

PUTRAJAYA: The Public Service Department (JPA) has approved the creation of 66,312 new non-trade-off posts for the Ministry of Health (MOH), involving a financial implication of RM6.7 billion to strengthen the nation's public healthcare system.

July 18, 2026 National

Speed up Refugee Act, government told

Kuala Lumpur: Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau has urged the Government to expedite the drafting of a Malaysian Refugee Act as a comprehensive national legal framework to address the country’s long-standing refugee issue.

July 17, 2026 National

Siblings surprise street sweeper mother on 50th birthday

SEREMBAN: A video of five siblings surprising their mother while she was working as a street sweeper has gone viral after being shared on TikTok by user @santhiya_nila.

July 17, 2026 National

RM66 million for Sabah slope repairs

Kuala Lumpur: The Federal Government has allocated RM66 million this year for slope repair and stabilisation works along federal roads across Sabah, including the vital Penampang–Tambunan–Keningau highway, which has been repeatedly affected by landslides and slope failures due to challenging terrain and adverse weather.

July 16, 2026 National

Young Sarawak vocalist claims double win in New York

KUCHING: Young Sarawak vocalist Taylor Louise (pic) has won first prize and the Excellent Young Talent Special Prize in the 10- to 12-year-old Vocal category at an international competition held at Carnegie Hall in New York.

July 16, 2026 National

Sarawak teen arrested over alleged cannabis smuggling in Hong Kong

Kuala Lumpur: A 19-year-old Malaysian from Sarawak was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis buds into the territory, according to the New Straits Times.

July 16, 2026 National

Over 3,500 medical officers quit over three years

Kuala Lumpur: More than 3,500 medical officers left Malaysia’s public healthcare sector over a three-year period ending in 2025, adding pressure on a state medical system already struggling with workforce shortages and staff burnout.

July 16, 2026 National

Chief Minister orders meet over diesel

PETALING JAYA: The Sabah government is engaging the Finance Ministry and relevant federal agencies over the implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy programme, which took effect in the state this month, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

July 15, 2026 National

Social Work Profession Bill marks milestone for welfare sector: Nancy

PUTRAJAYA: The Social Work Profession Bill 2026, passed by the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday, formally recognises social work as a regulated profession in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country's social welfare system.

July 15, 2026 National

MOH rejects claim it spent more on innovator medicines in 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Generic medicines formed a major component of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) pharmaceutical expenditure in 2025, with procurement valued at RM3.01 billion (77.88 per cent), involving 3,170 (79.61 per cent) of the 3,982 types of medicines purchased.

July 15, 2026 National

Israeli nationals found in Malaysia will be deported: PM

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will not compromise and will deport any Israeli nationals found entering the country, as it has a clear policy of not recognising Israel, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic).

July 15, 2026 National

Anwar ‘open’ to Sabah, Sarawak push for fair share of revenue from carbon trading

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is open to Sabah and Sarawak’s push for a fair share of revenue from carbon trading, Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg says.

July 14, 2026 National

Rosmah sues Harith Iskander over alleged body shaming in comedy performance

Kuala Lumpur: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has filed a lawsuit against comedian and actor Harith Iskander, alleging she was defamed and subjected to body shaming during a stand-up comedy performance at a hotel in Melaka last January.

July 14, 2026 National

Government to discuss possible abolition of PTPTN: PM

Kuala Lumpur: The government will discuss the possibility of abolishing the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) following the issue raised during the recent Johor state election, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, The Star reported.

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