News@9: Today's top headlines - May 13, 2025 [WATCH]
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Tragedy investigated
The Transport Ministry will set up a special task force to investigate the cause of the accident involving FRU personnel in Teluk Intan, and to propose safety-related improvements.
The Transport Ministry will soon respond to the UN aviation council's report that found Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are set to sign an agreement to resolve long-standing issues over Sarawak's oil and gas resources.
The Health Ministry has set up a special committee to examine the misuse of vapes and cigarettes, following reports of underage vaping and an alleged vape-related death.

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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Anwar: Nation forever grateful to warriors who bled for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The service and sacrifices of the nation's warriors and heroes will forever be remembered in Malaysia's history, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He described their sacrifices as a crucial moment in ensuring the nation's peace, security and harmony remain strong and well-protected. "May Allah place the warriors and soldiers who have shed blood and given their lives for the country's peace among the righteous and the faithful," he said in a Facebook post. Earlier, Anwar and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, accompanied His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, to a Yasin recital, tahlil and prayer ceremony at the National Mosque along with members of the security forces and the public in conjunction with this year's Warriors' Day celebration. Tomorrow, the 2025 Warriors' Day celebration will be held at Dataran Pahlawan Negara, Putrajaya. Warriors' Day is commemorated on July 31 each year to honour the struggle and sacrifices of the country's security personnel in ensuring prosperity and sovereignty, and has been organised in rotation by the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police since 1968. – BERNAMA

Barnama
5 hours ago
- Barnama
KPKT To Introduce Public Cleansing Reform Under 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is set to introduce the Public Cleansing Reform under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), marking a major shift in the national cleaning management landscape. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said key reforms under the initiative would include dust-free road efforts, the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for night cleaning operations, and the introduction of a Single Window Payment Monitoring System. 'Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will table the 13MP in Parliament tomorrow, and among the core pillars to be announced under the plan is the Public Cleansing Reform. 'I believe that with the advancement of technology, the cleaning sector must also adapt to new innovations that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations,' he said in his speech at the 2025 Cleaners' Day Appreciation Ceremony here today. The ceremony was organised by the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) to recognise the contributions and sacrifices of cleaning personnel in maintaining the cleanliness and harmony of public spaces. Nga also proposed that the event be held annually to honour the dedication and contributions of cleaning workers in the country. He said the work of cleaning personnel was noble and urged society to shift its perception and extend proper respect to the sector. Commenting on enforcement measures, he said the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing (Amendment) Bill 2025, which was passed in the Dewan Rakyat last week, would enable courts to impose fines and community service orders on individuals found guilty of littering in public areas. 'Therefore, I urge all Malaysians to be more responsible about cleanliness, not out of fear of punishment but out of love for the country. Let us cultivate a sense of collective responsibility for a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous future,' he said.


Malaysiakini
5 hours ago
- Malaysiakini
While the world looks up, we are still stuck below
COMMENT | Last week, international media turned its attention to a strange, fast-moving object named 3I/Atlas. Scientists believe it is the third known interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, possibly artificial, possibly natural, but certainly mysterious. Speculation about extraterrestrial life filled headlines and social media feeds, and once again, the global gaze shifted upward in curiosity and fear. Meanwhile, on our own streets, last Saturday, thousands marched under the banner of #TurunAnwar, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The contrast could not be more telling.