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Labuan Airport suspended runway operations on June 26 after explosives were found 150 metres from the runway. The Royal Malaysian Air Force issued a NOTAM, forcing cancellations and diversions to major regional destinations including Kuala Lumpur, Miri, and Kota Kinabalu.
Police have opened two investigation papers following allegations of abuse at an elderly care home near Sungai Petani, with reports indicating two residents sustained injuries during incidents at the facility.
Telekom Malaysia has committed RM500,000 as the new strategic partner of Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, a welfare assistance fund for media practitioners. The contribution, announced at National Journalists' Day 2026, aims to help more journalists in financial need.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed condolences to the family of a schoolgirl from Negeri Sembilan who died in a tragic incident, reaffirming the government's commitment to supporting affected families during this difficult period.
Two sisters were among four people killed in two separate road accidents in Pahang's Maran and Pekan districts within an hour. The incidents have renewed concerns about traffic safety on the state's highways.
The prisons department faces mounting criticism for failing to act on Human Rights Commission recommendations following a fatal riot at Taiping prison. A DAP lawmaker has called for the immediate suspension of the facility's former director.
Malaysia documented 388 sexual harassment cases between January and May 2024, reflecting a significant upward trend since 2022. Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying attributes the rise to greater public awareness and victim courage rather than prevalence alone.
Penang police have confirmed robust security and traffic arrangements for the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration, ensuring minimal disruption to residents while accommodating thousands of media professionals and carnival visitors.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has urged the government, platform operators and law enforcement to prioritise the safety of e-hailing drivers, citing rising reports of passenger violence and criminal behaviour.