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Authorities in Perak are investigating after a 13-year-old Form One student fell from a school building on June 22. The state education department says it is assisting police while conducting its own internal review of the incident.
A 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life after an apparent fall from a school building in Ipoh. Police have launched a full investigation while urging the public to avoid speculation.
Malaysia's media sector has welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of an additional RM1 million for the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund and continued support for the Media Innovation Fund, signalling government commitment to industry sustainability.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to continue and expand the Media Innovation Fund, which has already channelled RM24.57 million to 72 media companies for digital transformation initiatives.
A Chinese citizen faced court action in Sepang after attempting to steal a Japanese passenger's backpack during a regional flight. The magistrate imposed a RM5,000 penalty following a guilty plea.
Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department has documented 59 residential fires caused by unsafe device charging practices between 2023 and 2025, resulting in RM14.2 million in damages. The incidents highlight growing risks from uncertified chargers and negligent charging habits.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director and five company owners, in connection with a RM2.5 million graft investigation targeting a public sector entity in northern Malaysia.