Malay Observer https://malayobserver.com Considered Malaysian news, analysis and opinion. en © 2026 Malay Observer Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:37 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:34 GMT 15 https://malayobserver.com/favicon.ico Malay Observer https://malayobserver.com Bukit Kiara Longhouse Resolution Signals Government Resolve on Urban Housing Crisis https://malayobserver.com/article/bukit-kiara-longhouse-resolution-signals-government-resolve-on-urban-housing https://malayobserver.com/article/bukit-kiara-longhouse-resolution-signals-government-resolve-on-urban-housing Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:34 GMT Suriya Bala World housing-policyurban-developmentsocial-welfarekuala-lumpurgovernment-initiative Resolution of decades-long Bukit Kiara Longhouse issue reflects government's determination to address urban poverty and housing, with RM1 million maintenance allocat The resolution of the Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents' housing crisis, spanning over four decades, demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing urban poverty. Eligible families will receive two free housing units each through a permanent development project.

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]]> Three Arrested in Pekan for Selling and Forging Medical Leave Certificates https://malayobserver.com/article/three-arrested-in-pekan-for-selling-and-forging-medical-leave-certificates https://malayobserver.com/article/three-arrested-in-pekan-for-selling-and-forging-medical-leave-certificates Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:56:35 GMT Suriya Bala World crimedocument-fraudmedical-certificatespekanpahang Police arrest mechanic, workshop owner and cleaner in Pahang for allegedly selling forged medical leave certificates worth RM50-RM200 each. Authorities in Pekan have detained three individuals suspected of operating a scheme to sell and forge medical leave certificates. The trio, aged around 30, are believed to have served as middlemen distributing falsified documents sourced from a government clinic.

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]]> Najib Shows No Remorse for 1MDB Role, Court Finds in Fresh Assessment https://malayobserver.com/article/najib-shows-no-remorse-for-1mdb-role-court-finds-in-fresh-assessment https://malayobserver.com/article/najib-shows-no-remorse-for-1mdb-role-court-finds-in-fresh-assessment Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:56:01 GMT Rohaya Daud Politics 1mdb-scandalnajib-razakmalaysia-politicsaccountabilityfinancial-crimes Court assessment reveals former PM Najib Razak deflected responsibility rather than acknowledging wrongdoing in 1MDB financial scandal. A court examination found former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak displayed no contrition regarding his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, instead attributing culpability to others involved in the scheme.

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]]> Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, claiming defamation through selective editing https://malayobserver.com/article/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-claiming https://malayobserver.com/article/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-claiming Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:55:04 GMT Suriya Bala World entertainmentlegal-actionstreaming-platformsdefamationdocumentary Supermodel Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming giant used manipulated footage to falsely portray her as complicit in se Supermodel Tyra Banks has sued Netflix and the directors of its 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation through selective editing and claiming she was set up to appear complicit in sexual assault allegations.

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]]> Judicial Veteran Nallini Tapped to Lead Malaysian Media Council https://malayobserver.com/article/judicial-veteran-nallini-tapped-to-lead-malaysian-media-council https://malayobserver.com/article/judicial-veteran-nallini-tapped-to-lead-malaysian-media-council Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:54:48 GMT Rohaya Daud Politics media-governancemalaysian-media-counciljudicial-independencepress-freedommedia-regulation Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan appointed chairperson of Malaysian Media Council, expected to strengthen media integrity and independence. Industry leaders have praised the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, believing her judicial background will reinforce media freedom and professional standards across the country.

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]]> Najib showed no remorse, shifted blame, says judge in 1MDB case https://malayobserver.com/article/najib-showed-no-remorse-shifted-blame-says-judge-in-1mdb-case https://malayobserver.com/article/najib-showed-no-remorse-shifted-blame-says-judge-in-1mdb-case Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:54:18 GMT Rohaya Daud Politics 1mdb-scandalnajib-razakcorruption-trialmalaysian-politicsgovernance Judge rules Najib Razak abused powers in '1MDB scandal', showed no remorse and shifted blame during trial. In a damning judgment, the trial judge found that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no contrition for his role in the 1MDB scandal, consistently deflecting responsibility while exploiting his authority to orchestrate one of the world's largest corruption schemes.

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]]> US Supreme Court Rejects Tata's Challenge to $168 Million Trade Secrets Award https://malayobserver.com/article/us-supreme-court-rejects-tatas-challenge-to-168-million-trade-secrets-award https://malayobserver.com/article/us-supreme-court-rejects-tatas-challenge-to-168-million-trade-secrets-award Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:54:02 GMT Suriya Bala World trade-secretsintellectual-propertytata-consultancyus-supreme-courttechnology-law US Supreme Court declines to overturn $168 million award against Tata Consultancy Services in trade secrets case involving life-insurance software. The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by India-based Tata Consultancy Services against a $168 million damages award in a trade secrets dispute with DXC Technology over life-insurance software development.

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]]> Florida Sues TikTok Over Child Safety Law Violations https://malayobserver.com/article/florida-sues-tiktok-over-child-safety-law-violations https://malayobserver.com/article/florida-sues-tiktok-over-child-safety-law-violations Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:53:47 GMT Suriya Bala World tiktokchild-safetyflorida-lawsocial-media-regulationdigital-governance Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against TikTok for allegedly allowing children under 14 to create accounts and exposing them to harmful conte Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, claiming the platform violates state law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts and exposing them to harmful content. The case reflects broader regulatory pressure on social media companies.

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