Edge Malaysia News https://edgemalaysianews.com Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia. en © 2026 Edge Malaysia News Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:22:33 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:19:26 GMT 15 https://edgemalaysianews.com/favicon.ico Edge Malaysia News https://edgemalaysianews.com Three arrested in Pekan for selling and forging medical leave certificates https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/three-arrested-in-pekan-for-selling-and-forging-medical-leave-certificates https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/three-arrested-in-pekan-for-selling-and-forging-medical-leave-certificates Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:19:26 GMT Bavani Raman World medical-fraudforgeryworkplace-crimepekandocument-fraud Police in Pekan arrest three individuals suspected of selling forged medical leave certificates obtained from a government clinic for between RM50 and RM200 each. Police arrested three individuals in Pekan for allegedly selling and forging medical leave certificates sourced from a government clinic. The certificates were priced between RM50 and RM200.

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]]> Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, claiming defamation and selective editing https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-claiming https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-claiming Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:18:15 GMT Bavani Raman World entertainmentlegal-disputenetflixdefamationdocumentaryreality-tv Model and creator alleges Netflix docuseries used selective editing to misrepresent her involvement in sexual assault allegation on 'America's Next Top Model.' Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that directors used selective editing and omission to falsely portray her as complicit in a sexual assault incident on 'America's Next Top Model,' which she was never asked about during interviews.

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]]> Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan Appointed as Malaysian Media Council Chair to Strengthen Press Freedom https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/tan-sri-nallini-pathmanathan-appointed-as-malaysian-media-council-chair-to https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/tan-sri-nallini-pathmanathan-appointed-as-malaysian-media-council-chair-to Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:17:59 GMT Nurul Huda Politics media-governancepress-freedommalaysia-regulationjudicial-independencemedia-integrity Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan appointed as Malaysian Media Council chairperson, expected to enhance media integrity and independence. Media industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial expertise and independence as vital to strengthening press freedom and institutional credibility.

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]]> Najib Displayed No Contrition and Deflected Responsibility, Court Finds in 1MDB Verdict https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/najib-displayed-no-contrition-and-deflected-responsibility-court-finds-in-1mdb https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/najib-displayed-no-contrition-and-deflected-responsibility-court-finds-in-1mdb Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:17:27 GMT Nurul Huda Politics najib-razak1mdb-scandalcorruptionmalaysiajudicial-verdictfinancial-crime Trial judge states Najib Razak exploited his position to orchestrate one of the world's largest financial corruption schemes. A Malaysian trial judge has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse during his 1MDB corruption trial and consistently avoided accepting responsibility for his actions.

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]]> Florida sues TikTok over violations of state child safety law https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/florida-sues-tiktok-over-violations-of-state-child-safety-law https://edgemalaysianews.com/article/florida-sues-tiktok-over-violations-of-state-child-safety-law Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:12:17 GMT Bavani Raman World tiktokchild-safetyflorida-lawsocial-media-regulationage-verification Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform violates state law H.B. 3 requiring social media to ban users under 14. Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, alleging the platform breaches state child protection legislation by allowing minors under 14 to create accounts and exposing them to harmful content. The lawsuit marks another escalation in regulatory pressure on social media.

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