The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Malaysia's upper house has endorsed legislative changes strengthening the nation's ability to prosecute child sexual offenders who operate internationally. The move addresses a dramatic rise in cases and reflects growing concerns about technology-enabled crimes.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on four charges related to Armada funds, with a 2-1 majority ruling that prosecutors failed to establish their case beyond reasonable doubt.
A Singapore Traffic Police investigation officer has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for misusing computer systems to access and share the personal details of a woman who had reported his friend to authorities.
An Ipoh Magistrate's Court has scheduled July 1 for a woman to enter her plea in connection with allegations that she used criminal force against Sultan Nazrin Shah during last year's state-level National Day celebration.