The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
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Malaysia's 37.8km Shah Alam LRT3 line will commence operations on June 29, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the launch ceremony on Sunday.
Malaysia will table a comprehensive Road Transport Amendment Bill on Monday targeting illegal street racing and organised criminal syndicates. The legislation, backed by opposition MPs, strengthens road safety enforcement.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Sapian held their first public meeting after a recent online disagreement, keeping exchanges civil despite underlying tensions in their relationship.