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News@9: Today's top headlines - Aug 30, 2024 [WATCH]

Here are today's biggest stories.

Reject Hate

'Merdeka' is more than celebrating independence.

In his Merdeka message, Selangor ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, said it is important for all citizens to foster harmony and unity, and reject hate politics.

English is Vital

To be competitive, we must master English.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this in his call to strengthen English proficiency among students, while emphasising that a strong command of Malay, is important.

Expand Refund Rule

'It's not always our fault.'

Airline mogul Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says airlines are not always at fault for flight delays. He said this is why the Transport Ministry's new refund rules should be extended to other stakeholders, including airport operators and suppliers.

Stay Away

Jalan Melayu in KL is off-limits.

Authorities have closed the road near the Masjid India sinkhole, over fears that the ground could be sinking. A section of the nearby Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman has also been cordoned off.

That's it for News@9.

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