The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
A US federal court has blocked New York City's landmark law requiring ride-hailing firms to notify drivers before removing them from platforms, ruling the measure unconstitutional and interfering with companies' safety oversight.
A US federal judge has declined to halt Meta's July 22 layoffs of 26 workers who claim they were disproportionately targeted by the company's AI systems. The case raises unprecedented questions about algorithmic bias in workforce reductions.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry pledges to enhance governance of Bangladeshi worker recruitment through a new Joint Working Group with Bangladesh, addressing transparency, welfare and ethical standards.
Police have rearrested two couples following the emergence of additional alleged victims in a widening domestic worker abuse investigation. The case involves charges of voluntary hurt and criminal intimidation.