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Penang to get two dog-friendly parks as councils embrace responsible pet ownership
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 — Penang is set to have two dog-friendly parks as authorities and animal welfare groups move to create safer spaces for pets while promoting responsible ownership. […]
Ireland passes Bill banning goods from Israeli settlements
DUBLIN, July 8 — Ireland’s parliament yesterday approved legislation banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, as Dublin presses ahead with one of Europe’s most far-reaching […]
Gazetted KL green spaces can be leased for non-green uses, says land office
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Gazetted green spaces in Kuala Lumpur can be leased for uses other than greenery-related purposes, subject to planning controls and land-use conditions set by the […]
Selangor Sultan does not consent to Friday prayers at shopping malls
 SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has not granted consent for surau and musolla in shopping malls across the state to hold Friday […]
BN does not deserve second chance over Johor development failures, says Lim Guan Eng
 BATU PAHAT, July 8 — DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has claimed that Barisan Nasional (BN) does not deserve a second chance to govern Johor, alleging the coalition failed […]
Perak’s TVET elderly care programme projected to generate RM1.75m income for practitioners
 IPOH, July 8 — The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Elderly Care Programme implemented by the Perak state government since 2023 is projected to generate RM1.75 million in […]
Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Labuan
 KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan until noon […]
International sting arrests 24 over India-based organised crime, linked to murder of Sikh activist
LOS ANGELES, July 8 —An international operation against Indian organised crime groups has led to 24 arrests, US officials said yesterday, including in connection with the assassination in Canada of […]
US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response
WASHINGTON, July 8 — US forces launched strikes on Iran yesterday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation […]
Ringgit opens higher against major currencies, eases against the US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar on Wednesday as demand for the greenback strengthened amid escalating geopolitical tensions in […]