KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Dewan Negara yesterday passed the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2026 to expand Malaysia’s legal jurisdiction over child sexual offences committed outside the country’s territory. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said the amendment is important as child sexual crime cases […]
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Civil society organisation DHRRA Malaysia has urged the government to find practical and compassionate solutions for children who remain non-citizens despite being raised solely by their Malaysian biological fathers. The call follows the Court of Appeal ruling that such children cannot automatically inherit their fathers’ citizenship. While acknowledging the judicial
Britain’s June heatwave led to 24 million lost work hours, costing the economy £1.15 billion, an LSE study reveals. LONDON: Britain’s record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE). The UK,
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Table of Contents The gore in Burn still flows liberally, but latest entry in beloved horror franchise sorely lacks characters worth rooting for All blood, less bite Missing its Deadite soul Fiery finish that fizzles The gore in Burn still flows liberally, but latest entry in beloved horror franchise sorely lacks characters worth rooting for
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and gas flows. At 8 am, the local currency stood at 4.0855/0920 versus the greenback, compared
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KUALA NERUS, July 22 — A man was reported to have died at the summit of Bukit Maras here yesterday evening. Kuala Nerus Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations commander Muhammad Al Fadil Mat Amin said in the 6.48 pm incident, the victim, Nazli A. Hamid, 55, was found unconscious at the hilltop and was
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across multiple regions this morning. The warning remains in effect until 11:00am today. Severe weather is expected across the northern and southern corridors. In Kedah, residents in Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok
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A squid jigging boat accident victim in Terengganu receives medical and income replacement benefits from Socso under the Lindung 24 Jam scheme. KUALA TERENGGANU: The plight of an administrative assistant injured in a squid jigging boat sinking in Terengganu waters early this month eased after receiving protection under LINDUNG 24 Jam coverage from the Social
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Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi. EZEIZA: Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi,
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