News@9: Today's top headlines - July 8, 2025 [WATCH]
The High Court has ordered a TikTok user to pay RM100,000 in damages to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor over defamatory content.
Crack the whip
The new chief of the Malaysian Border Control Agency plans tougher hiring and dismissal rules to curb smuggling and misconduct among officers.
Korok road upgrade
The government is considering installing guardrails and streetlights along Sungai Korok after a recent accident claimed six lives.
Stable water supply
Despite the Southwest Monsoon, Penang's water reserves remain healthy, with supply expected to last until at least September.
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