Today's news in pictures - Saturday, July 26, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – A Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ) staff member pours used cooking oil into a special container during the Trash to Cash programme at Dewan JPKK Kampung Pandan. NSTP/NABILA ADLINA AZAHARI
GEORGETOWN – A customer shops for school uniforms with their child at Kimnovak, a store on Jalan Magazine that will close on July 31 after 56 years of service. NSTP/MIKAIL ONG
JERANTUT – Inside the Kota Gelanggi Cave complex, Gua Sanding is linked to a legend featuring limestone formations believed to resemble a wedding couple and symbols of traditional Malay warrior spirit. BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR – Participants gather peacefully outside the Sogo shopping complex and take the opportunity to have lunch before joining the 'Turun Anwar' rally. NSTP/AHMAD UKASYAH
IPOH – Perak FA's Reima Mayser (left) kicks the ball under pressure from Melaka FC's Mohammad Fahmi Faizal during a friendly match at Perak Football Complex. Melaka FC won 1-0. BERNAMA
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