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September 7
- Malaysia's King Postpones Najib Razak's Royal Pardon Application and Frees 65 Prisoners
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has postponed the royal pardon application of former prime minister Najib Razak, according to multiple outlets. The King also granted release to 65 prisoners in the same decision.
- Anwar says MA63 is national narrative and Sabah, Sarawak seats to increase
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should be elevated as a national narrative rather than treated solely as a Sabah and Sarawak issue. Kamil Munim made the same call, saying MA63 should be framed as part of Malaysian history, not a regional matter.
- Serian air pollution index rises to 220 as 14 areas record unhealthy readings
Fourteen areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollution index readings as of 9am, with Samarahan registering the highest reading as of 8am. The number of areas with unhealthy readings decreased compared with earlier monitoring.
- Malaysian anti-graft agency arrests former minister in Tabung Haji RCI probe
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) has detained a former minister as part of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji (RCI TH). The former minister is expected to be charged in court on Monday.
- Malaysian anti-graft agency detains fertilizer supplier's managing director over late Baja 3 distribution in Kedah
The managing director has been remanded for four days to assist the investigation. The remand was granted by the court, and the suspect is being held as part of the probe into the delayed fertilizer distribution. The case is being investigated under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act.