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Bintulu-Jepak bridge renamed Tun Taib Mahmud Bridge

The Bintulu-Jepak bridge in Sarawak, Malaysia, has been officially renamed the Tun Taib Mahmud Bridge in honor of the late governor and chief minister. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated the renaming ceremony, which included a fireworks display. The RM466 million bridge is seen as a tribute to Taib's vision and contributions to Sarawak's development, particularly his role in establishing Recoda and developing Samalaju. Abang Johari also announced the construction of a new road linking the bridge to Bintulu Airport and the expansion of piped gas infrastructure to Jepak.

Elderly woman, daughter-in-law escape unhurt as house collapses in Kuala Baram

An elderly woman and her daughter-in-law escaped unharmed after their house in Kampung Masjid, Kuala Baram, Miri, collapsed Tuesday night. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the collapse was due to deteriorated, rotten wooden pillars. The house, located in a low-lying saltwater swamp area frequently affected by high tides, suffered estimated losses of RM30,000. Both occupants were home at the time but were uninjured.

Tengkorak, rangka manusia dijumpai di rumah bekas ADUN Pasir Bedamar

The skeletal remains of a man were discovered in a dilapidated house belonging to a former state assemblyman in Sungai Nibong, Teluk Intan. The remains are believed to be those of the former assemblyman's youngest son. Police were alerted to a foul odor emanating from the house. The deceased, aged 75, was found alongside his pet dog. The remains were sent for a post-mortem, and the case is classified as sudden death.

Solution to congestion near Sandakan Town Padang found

Taren Sunil Manoharan proposes a solution to traffic congestion on Jalan Singapura, Sandakan, particularly near the town padang. The area experiences heavy traffic due to its proximity to schools, religious sites, and the padang, which hosts various events. The current single-lane left-turn exit at the traffic light junction creates a bottleneck. Taren suggests converting the right-turn lane towards the Community Centre into a dual lane to improve traffic flow. He visited the site with Community Development Leader Dato’ Chew Kok Woh, who agreed to help submit the proposal to relevant authorities.

Malaysian fuel prices July 2025 week 4 – all unchanged

Proton faced losses from 2012-2016 before partnership with Geely in 2017, says MITI minister Tengku Zafrul

Kong: CVLB S’wak to work with DBKU on traffic, parking woes at Kuching Open Air Market

Kuching's Open Air Market area faces parking shortages and traffic congestion, exacerbated by the recent closure of the Saujana Bus Terminal. CVLB Sarawak chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian plans to collaborate with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to find solutions. Kong also advocates for a dedicated bus interchange in Kuching to enhance the public transport system. He received positive feedback on the Bas.My Kuching initiative, with businesses appreciating the increased foot traffic.

Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid launched in Indonesia – ADM beats Perodua to market, CBU Japan, 27.8 km/l FC

Toll prices will not go up despite increase scheduled for 10 highways this year – gov’t footing RM500mil bill

RON95 price to be reduced to RM1.99/litre soon for 18 mil rakyat – ultra rich, foreigners to pay around RM2.50

Experience the Mitsubishi Triton in “Live the Drive” off-road-styled event, AEON Kota Bharu, July 25-26

Volkswagen Malaysia announces national cycling hero Datuk Azizulhasni Awang as its brand ambassador

Orang kata kami gedik ‘call’ APM selamatkan iPhone

A university student called the Civil Defence Force (APM) to retrieve their iPhone 11 that fell down a steep slope at Bukit Batu Sawa. The student explained the phone contained important final assignment work and held sentimental value. The incident occurred on July 12th while hiking with friends. The article title suggests public criticism of the student's actions.

[VIDEO] Gempar suis soket wad HTAR terbakar

A socket switch caught fire at the Red Zone ward of Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Shah Alam, causing a brief commotion. The fire department received a call at 5:13 pm and dispatched a team. However, hospital staff extinguished the fire before their arrival. The damage was minimal, affecting only one percent of the area, and no injuries were reported. A video circulated online showing smoke and staff evacuating patients.

Government considering formulating specific Act to encourage/make compulsory MyDigital ID registration

Proton eMas 7 deliveries in 1H 2025 reach 4,003 units – still Malaysia’s best-selling EV, 250 units exported

UMW Toyota Motor is JDT’s official mobility partner –football club’s 2025/26 kits to have Toyota branding

KL mayor denies bias in Desa Pandan hawker demolitions, cites road plan based on data and complaints since 2017

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif denied bias in the handling of Desa Pandan hawkers' stall removals, stating actions were based on data and public complaints since 2017 concerning road widening. She confirmed discussions with Titiwangsa MP Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and mentioned proposed alternative solutions after community meetings. The road widening project aims to alleviate congestion, and nine stalls are currently affected. This follows a recent incident where a man was arrested for attacking enforcement officers during stall demolition.

East-West Highway is safe for users; short-term, long-term plans in place for sustainable maintenance: Nanta

General : Sun Bears' Presence Near Chukai School Sparks Safety Concerns

Two sun bears were spotted near Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Seberang Tayor in Chukai, causing concern for students and teachers. The presence of the bears near the school has raised safety issues.