News@9: Today's top headlines - June 4, 2025
Here are today's biggest stories.
'Questions are speculative'
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has failed in his bid to refer constitutional questions to the Federal Court regarding provisions on immunity for a sitting prime minister.
Court order challenged
Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid will challenge the ex parte court order obtained by the MACC to freeze her assets, as MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission had applied for the restraining order to prevent the disposal of the assets.
Hot spell continues
The heatwave affecting several districts in Malaysia is expected to persist until September, with experts advising the public to stay hydrated and keep cool to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Public health threat
The National Poison Centre has reported a sharp rise in vape-related poisoning cases, believed to be linked to dangerous synthetic drugs.
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