Datuk Seri Najib Razak will begin his house arrest from today. 

This, after the High Court issued a new order allowing the former Prime Minister to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence at his residence in Taman Duta.

He will remain under house arrest until August 2028.

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There are more than 1,200 flood evacuees still seeking shelter at relief centers in two states.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s portal, Selangor has around 840 victims, while just under 370 have been displaced in Perak.

In a related development, the Met Department has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain alert for nearly all states which is in effect until at least 7PM.

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The Fire and Rescue Department says the search for the three remaining victims still missing after a water surge incident in Kuala Kubu Baru, will be expanded to the Sungai Selangor dam.

This, as the bodies of five victims were found a short distance downstream of the incident site.

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In other news… 

Polling centers for today’s early voting for the Melaka state election are now closed, with Election Commission figures so far putting the turnout at just under 95 percent.

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Separately, the EC says its working closely with the MCMC and other relevant agencies to improve its website security, following reports of a suspected cyber-attack.

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Police have confirmed that seven individuals have been arrested in connection with an over 28 million ringgit pawnshop heist in Kota Tinggi last week…which the cops believe was masterminded by the outlet’s former manager.

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And, James Gunn and his long-time producing partner Peter Safran have both announced that they’re stepping down as co-CEO’s of DC Studios… after four years of overseeing its film and television lineup.