It is an obligation to register your child's birth.  

The Home Ministry urged parents to be more responsible and aware of birth registration. 

It explained that failure to do so, or even late registration can lead to future documentation complications.  

The ministry assured that late birth registration statistics are declining.  

However, the annual figures still remain significant with over ten thousand cases recorded last year. 

Investigations found that factors contributing to such figures include unregistered marriages and social issues.  

Birth registration in the Peninsular must be completed within 60 days while registration in Sabah and Sarawak must be completed in 40 days.  

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The Fire and Rescue Department is intensifying efforts to optimize fuel consumption amid the global energy crisis due to the Middle East war.  

However, it assured that emergency response preparedness will not be affected.  

Instead, the department will only manage resources in non-critical operations.  

They'll do so through measures like carpooling, improved logistical planning, and minimizing unnecessary travel. 

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Police are tracking down another driver suspected of reckless driving. 

Cops launched the investigation after a video went viral showing the man allegedly reclining far back in his seat while steering with only one hand at night.  

Authorities warned that such behavior poses a serious danger to passengers and other road users. 

In a separate statement, a bus operator has confirmed that the driver has been suspended with immediate effect. 

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And US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.  

The 10-day deal came into effect today, with leaders on both sides welcoming the move.