🚨TW: Death Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died, days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend over a land dispute. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in Paris, had suffered extensive burns after the attack on Sunday. 🧵1

An Ipsos survey revealed that 71% of Malaysians support banning social media for children under 14, making the country second only to Indonesia in this view. 51% of Malaysian respondents believe those under 14 should be banned from using smartphones during and after school. 🧵1

Telegram has apologised to South Korean authorities for its handling of deepfake sexual abuse material. Telegram said the situation was unfortunate, adding that it had taken down 25 such videos as requested by the Korea's Communications Standards Commission. 🧵1

Khazanah has defended its RM27 million investment in FashionValet in 2018, following criticism over reports that FV was sold in a fire sale to NXBT Partners at 10% of its original investment value. "Khazanah regularly invests in and divests from assets based on our investment

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier as Prime Minister almost two months after France's snap elections ended in political deadlock. Barnier, 73, will be France's oldest Prime Minister since the Fifth Republic came into being in 1958. 🧵1

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri has directed her officers to file a police report against a school bus driver who posts videos of the students he transports. "This behaviour is not accepted and shouldn't be normalised," she says. 🧵1

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue oil explorations within its territory despite China’s demand to cease activities off Sarawak. Anwar is certain that the explorations are within Malaysian waters but will clarify the country’s position to China. 🧵1

The Home Ministry is considering community-based programmes instead of detaining minors for immigration offences. Minister Saifuddin Nasution told Malaysiakini that Malaysia is looking to Thailand for alternative approaches. malaysiakini.com/news/718241 🧵1

A 24-year-old school bus driver who filmed primary school students and referred to them as his 'crush,' has been arrested. Johor police said he was arrested in Simpang Renggam at 2.57am. The bus driver's mobile phone has also been seized. 🧵1

Malaysia Airlines has confirmed the reinstatement of its Kuala Lumpur-Paris direct flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport, starting on 22 March 2025. Tickets will go on sale from 6 September 2024, with an introductory all-in return fare of RM3,699. 🧵1

🚨TW: Shooting A foreigner, suspected of being part of a wanted robbery gang, was shot dead in a shootout in Puchong Jaya yesterday. Bukit Aman police say the incident occurred when they raided a ninth-floor unit at Menara KLH to arrest him, but he opened fire. 🧵1

Linkin Park has introduced new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, along with their first work since the death of lead vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017. The band has retained longtime members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn. 🧵1

The government will develop a formula for Syariah Courts to set alimony rates for children of divorced parents. Religious Affairs Minister Na'im Mokhtar says the formula will shorten the time needed to determine alimony rates and eliminate the lengthy mediation process. 🧵1

The family of the victim who fell into the sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India has received donations from various parties, including DBKL. "Kita serahkan sumbangan dengan nilai berpatutan kepada waris mangsa," FT Minister Zaliha Mustafa told BH. 🧵1 bharian.com.my/berita/nasiona…

PM Anwar Ibrahim says it is not in Malaysia's interest to support defense build-up aimed at attacking countries. "Our intention is find a resolution, not take side of West against Russia. "What benefit for us? Like the US vis-a-vis China, we maintain good relations." 🧵1

The TikTok account of a bus driver, popularly known as 'Abang Bas,' is reportedly no longer found in search results after he was arrested by PDRM. Meanwhile, a user on X says the man probably made RM64,500 per month monetising other people's children on his bus. 🧵1

Perceived discrimination is on the rise in Malaysia, according to a survey by Merdeka Center. Some 58% of Chinese and Indian respondents believe their communities are being unfairly treated by the government and frequently discriminated, up from 43% early this year. 🧵1

🚨 BREAKING: Bonnie Bunyau Gustin memenangi pingat emas dalam acara powerlifting 72kg lelaki selepas mencatat angkatan 'bench press' 232kg. Bonnie juga memecahkan rekod dunia (231kg) sebelum ini yang turut dipegang olehnya. Ini adalah pingat emas kedua Bonnie di pentas

Starting 1st January 2025, all new motorcycles with engine capacities of 150cc and above sold in the country will be required to be equipped with Anti-lock Braking Systems. MIROS says this aligns with the Malaysia Road Safety Plan 2022-2030. 🧵1

Malaysia has obtained a final landmark victory at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands which ruled in favour of Malaysia. "This brings an end to the (Sulu) Claimants' attempts to enforce illegitimate claims against Malaysia in Netherlands," says Law Minister Azalina Othman. 🧵1