PONTIAN: A private dental clinic in Pontian Trade Centre has been ordered to close for 30 days after it was discovered flying the Malaysian flag upside down on Wednesday afternoon, an incident that quickly went viral on social media. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Urban Renewal Bill 2025, which seeks to regulate and supervise urban renewal for town planning and related matters, was tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor today gently corrected Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee, who had mistakenly alleged that he raised his voice while presiding over the sitting. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Urban Renewal Act (URA) bill was tabled in Parliament today, marking a legislative effort to address urban redevelopment, rejuvenation, and revitalisation. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is still studying the long-term side effects of Covid-19 vaccines, says its Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has launched its Workplace Bullying Management Guidelines as part of its zero-tolerance policy against bullying. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad hopes that the 2026 Budget will incorporate the Health Ministrys recommendations in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as diabetes and obesity. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 22 million Malaysian MyKad holders can now check their eligibility for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) via the official portal at https://sara.gov.my . New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: The Kedah government is exploring solar energy projects at dam sites as part of its efforts to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is considering the establishment of a dedicated Law Ministry as part of efforts to strengthen Malaysias legal framework and enhance regional cooperation. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan was arrested at 6pm today at the Dang Wangi police headquarters over a protest outside Parliament last week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

RANTAU PANJANG: The case of four Myanmar nationals found in possession of passports without immigration entry stamps suggests they may have been duped by job agent syndicates. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A TikTok account holder is expected to be charged in court tomorrow for spreading false information about the death of student Zara Qairina Mahathir. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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JOHOR BARU: Another incident of the national flag being displayed upside down has surfaced this time at a private dental clinic in Pontian. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: At least 17 of 19 wooden shoplots, some over 40 years old, were destroyed in a fire at Pekan Semerah this evening. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A father believes that his daughter, who died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak last Wednesday, may have been a victim of bullying. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has confirmed that police will reopen the investigation into the death of tahfiz student Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman, who is believed to have been murdered at a tahfiz school in Kok Lanas, Kelantan, in December 2013. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 148 National Service (NS) 3.0 trainees have enrolled in the Territorial Army (Askar Wataniah), with the number expected to grow with the wider rollout of the NS programme next year. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: A Vietnamese man who allegedly tried to snatch an 11-month-old baby while fleeing after being caught stealing from a supermarket in Telaga Air last week, wasbrought before the magistrates court here today to face five charges. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALIU: A police vehicle carrying five teenagers linked to the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir was seen leaving the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex here after proceedings at the Juvenile Court this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: A deputy director-general of a government department has been detained over allegations of soliciting bribes and receiving sponsorships to fund overseas trips from several companies and individuals. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: Counsel Ram Singh has applied for a gag order from the Court For Children during proceedings involving five teenagers in connection with the late Zara Qairina Mahathirs case. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: A company and its director will make legal history tomorrow when they become the first to face charges under the Geographical Indications Act for allegedly misusing a protected label. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KAJANG: A university student who went on a rampage by ramming motorcycles and stabbing several people near a shopping mall here was charged with attempted murder and causing grievous hurt. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Former Sabah infrastructure minister Datuk Peter Anthonys last- ditch attempt to overturn his forgery conviction failed after the Court of Appeal (CoA) today upheld his three-year jail sentence and RM50,000 fine. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PASIR MAS: Six Form Four students have been detained for allegedly assaulting and bullying a fellow student at a secondary school here earlier this week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUANTAN: A doctor lost RM468,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme that she joined online. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Anti-bullying campaigns in schools must focus on instilling values, empathy and inclusion rather than relying solely on punishment, experts said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUALA LUMPUR: : A man interviewed by a foreign tourist against the backdrop of a mat rempit or illegal street racing scene at the Jalan Ampang/Jalan Yap Kwan Seng junction in a viral social media clip has denied any involvement in such activities. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The five teenage girls who will be charged today in connection with the Zara Qairina Mahathirs case will continue to be protected under the Child Act 2001, said Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council has expressed concern over reports of unaccredited individuals entering the media zone during the recent inquest press conference on the Zara Qairina Mahathir case in Kota Kinabalu, which disrupted journalists work and exposed them to safety risks. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: A couple and their baby escaped unharmed after the car they were travelling in was crushed by a falling tree along the Ipoh-Lumut route near Seri Iskandar this evening. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from 19 people to assist in the investigation of a college student who was found dead at her home in USJ 2/1 last week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The countrys financial management must be carried out prudently and with discipline, in line with the spirit of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recommended stricter safety protocols for future joint exercises following last months Police Air Wing (PGU) helicopter crash into Sungai Pulai, Johor. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: The Malaysia Agriculture Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has advised padi farmers to choose seed varieties suitable to their fields and rotate them after every four harvests to sustain yields and prevent diseases. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: The Johor government, through the state Education Department, will set up a committee to tackle bullying. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd