Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's recent comments have strained the BN-PN coalition, yet observers remain divided on whether the controversy will meaningfully shift voter behaviour or fade as typical political posturing.
Police in Kedah arrested a man and recovered 89 protected turtles and tortoises during coordinated raids at two locations. The operation represents a significant blow against illegal wildlife trafficking in the northern state.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has dismissed Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor's demand for a review of Penang's land lease arrangement, stating the state will respond appropriately only if the matter escalates to the courts or reaches the state government formally.
Environmental authorities in Kedah are tracking air quality following a fire that engulfed four factories in Lunas on July 28, with API readings at moderate levels and no casualties reported.
A PKR politician has acknowledged imprecise wording in claims about Sanusi Nor's speech, yet argues the underlying critique of the Kedah leader's remarks remains valid and substantive.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly rebuked Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor for making divisive comments, emphasizing the need for national unity and responsible political discourse ahead of key development initiatives.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has determined that a grenade's safety lever activated prematurely during a June 16 training exercise at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah, resulting in two military fatalities. Enhanced safety protocols will be implemented.
Kedah police have shut down a sophisticated romance scam operation targeting Japanese citizens, resulting in the arrest of seven foreign nationals accused of defrauding victims through fake online relationships.
Malaysian authorities dismantled an organised online romance fraud ring targeting Japanese citizens, arresting seven foreign nationals at an industrial premises in Alor Star, Kedah following a coordinated enforcement operation.
Sungai Petani police have arrested four teenagers, including three brothers, on suspicion of a series of motorcycle thefts targeting a KTMB parking facility. The arrests mark another step in tackling youth-related vehicle crime in Kedah.
Aulia Sofia, three, survived a catastrophic road accident in Sungai Petani that claimed six family members' lives. Now under care of her aunt, she received a royal visit and continues her recovery despite serious injuries.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry expects to release a comprehensive report on the Gurun grenade explosion by July 23. The incident at Hobart Camp Firing Range killed two servicemen during a training exercise last month.
Big Bad Wolf Books, Malaysia's premier book fair, is bringing its annual event to Alor Setar from July 30 to August 9, featuring refreshed inventory with 40 per cent new titles and discounts reaching 95 per cent to promote reading culture across Kedah.
Kedah's Department of Environment has uncovered an illegal dumping operation in Bukit Banyan where contractors were burning waste to extract metals. The site operated without proper authorization.
Authorities in Jitra have detained a man suspected of deliberately setting fire to his mother's residence following a serious family disagreement. The case highlights ongoing domestic tensions in northern Kedah communities.
Malaysia's armed forces launched a Civil-Military Cooperation healthcare drive in Baling, offering free dental treatments and medical screenings to strengthen community ties and improve rural health access.
Malaysia's energy ministry will formally assess objections from residents opposing the TNB Kuala Muda Solar Project in Kedah, commissioning on-site technical reviews to evaluate safety, environmental and community impact concerns.
A 32-year-old Rohingya man was detained in Kedah after being caught operating a multi-purpose vehicle without the required driving licence during an RTD enforcement operation.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors, in connection with an alleged RM20 million fraudulent financing scheme involving paddy and rice purchases in Kedah that never materialised.
Malaysia's northern border states of Kedah and Perlis have recorded no human trafficking arrests under anti-trafficking laws, even as authorities intensify operations targeting Myanmar migrants in the region.
Authorities in Kedah have remanded a babysitter for three days following the death of an 11-month-old girl in Bedong. The case highlights ongoing concerns about childcare safety standards in Malaysia.