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IGB REIT Q2 profits rise on Mid Valley

IGB REIT posted a 50%+ jump in Q2 2026 net profit to RM139.27 million and revenue to RM240.95 million, with net property income at RM181.2 million, helped by Mid Valley Southkey and higher rents from Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall; IGB Commercial REIT followed with Q2 net income of RM35.01 million on RM71.24 million revenue, up 10.3%. For the first half, group revenue rose about 51% and NPI about 53%, and both REITs signaled ongoing focus on high occupancy, proactive leasing and asset enhancements to sustain resilience, with quarterly distributions declared.

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Police bust RM27m World Cup gambling syndicate

Police dismantled a major online gambling syndicate operating through front computer companies and its own app, with a daily betting turnover of about RM27 million tied to World Cup and other bets, arresting 161 people across 19 premises in the Klang Valley during Ops Soga XI. The operation, part of a broader crackdown that has conducted 649 raids and led to 945 arrests, involved seized equipment and investigations into linked front companies and websites promoting gambling.

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Johor appoints 10 deputy exco to boost governance

Johor’s government appointed 10 deputy state executive councillors to strengthen administration, improve service delivery, and speed the resolution of public issues, aligning with the Maju Johor 2030 framework and the Johor Economic Transformation Plan with consent from the Regent. The lineup includes first-time MCA MPs among the deputies and covers sectors such as education, culture, and women’s/community development, underscoring a broader, participatory approach to governance.

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Keropok seller charged over drone tobacco smuggling

A 46-year-old keropok seller, Mohd Nizam Ab Manaf, pleaded not guilty in the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court to two charges of using a drone to trespass into Sungai Udang Prison and smuggle tobacco, with the incident occurring around 1:20am on July 15. Bail was set at RM7,000 for both charges, and the court ordered monthly police reporting ahead of an Aug. 19 next mention for case management and document submission.

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PN-BN Negeri Sembilan Pact Plans New PBN Label

Hamzah Zainudin, president of Parti Wawasan Negara, has pushed naming the BN-PN electoral cooperation in Negeri Sembilan as “Perikatan Barisan Nasional” or the shorthand “PBN” to reduce voter confusion, stressing that the label matters less than their shared goal of forming the next state government. He also said BN would lead the state government if the pact wins and that past differences have been set aside to focus on campaigning and explaining their plans to voters ahead of the August 1 election.

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Sabah NGO President Arrested Over RM2 Million Misappropriation

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sabah NGO president on suspicion of abusing his position by misappropriating about RM2 million from the Finance Ministry for a cultural hall and gallery, with charges expected in Kota Kinabalu under MACC Act Section 23; investigators say the project proceeded without the NGO’s Supreme Council approval. In a separate development, MACC also detained the NGO’s secretary and treasurer over money laundering and RM5 million misappropriation, with charges anticipated at Shah Alam or related courts.

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Nine Chinese nationals deny love scam conspiracy charges in Malaysia

Nine Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty in Balik Pulau Magistrate's Court to a criminal-conspiracy charge tied to a love-scam syndicate, with the alleged offence occurring on July 1 at a Muze PICC Condominium unit. Bail was set at RM8,000 per accused with two local sureties, passports surrendered to the court, and monthly police reporting requirements as they await further proceedings on charges under sections 120B(1) and 420 of the Penal Code.

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BN, PN, GPS, GRS Deny Meeting, Back Unity

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied circulating rumours that BN, PN, GPS and GRS leaders were set to meet and hold a joint press conference, reiterating BN’s support for the Unity Government until GE16. He stressed there was no meeting, nothing to worry about, and cited the Umno General Assembly resolution as the guiding stance.

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Kelantan police order daily arrests by station chiefs

Kelantan police have rolled out a new anti-drug strategy requiring every Officer-in-Charge of a Police Station to make at least one drug-related arrest per day from July 15, with higher divisions targeting suppliers and larger networks; the plan will be reviewed after three months and may invite disciplinary action for noncompliance as arrests previously declined. The initiative follows a year-to-date drop in drug cases and arrests, and comes alongside a separate note that online scam losses surged, underscoring broader crime dynamics in the state.

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Three Die Chicken Lorry Crashes East-West Highway

Three people, including lorry driver Norazeman Abdul Aziz, 42, and passengers Mohd Haikal Hanifah, 29, and Mohammad Zakwan Mohd Nor, 16, were killed when a five-tonne chicken-delivery lorry crashed into a parked trailer along the East-West Highway in Tanah Merah. Firefighters extricated the victims, who were pronounced dead at the scene and handed to police for further action.

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