Malaysia will not change its policy of barring entry to Israeli nationals.

The Prime Minister says the policy has been in place for decades and does not violate any international laws.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim adds that Malaysia will not be pressured into changing its stance, and stands firm in its opposition to the Israeli government’s actions in Palestine.

This comes following reports that several US lawmakers are calling for punitive steps to be taken, after Datuk Seri Anwar’s recent comments that Israeli nationals found in Malaysia will be deported.

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We could soon have a benchmark for vet treatment fees.

The Veterinary Service Department says its currently looking into implementing such a guideline, although the final decision with depend on the outcome of its discussions with stakeholders, including those who run the animal clinics.

It adds that there are currently no price controls on how much vets can charge, leading to public complaints about the high cost of treatment.

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The Ipoh City Council says viral photos of Chinese characters installed alongside the iconic Ipoh hillside sign are fake.

It says the images were likely AI-generated, adding that the sign is currently undergoing repair and restoration works.

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More than 33 million ringgit has been allocated to implement nearly a hundred road safety infrastructure projects across Peninsular Malaysia.

The Works Ministry says the projects are expected to be completed by October.

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In other news…

The government is warning that those placed under the Witness Protection Program can have their protection terminated if they’re involved in criminal activities, including drug abuse.

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And the price of RON97 and unsubsidized RON95 is up by 20 sen per liter for the coming week while unsubsidized diesel will be 35 sen costlier.