Month: June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of National Unity, through the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), is inviting local publishers to participate in the PNM Book Award 2025/2026, with submissions now officially open. In a post shared on Facebook, Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang announced that interested publishers must submit their entries by June 30. “A golden… Continue reading PNM Book Award 2025/2026 submissions open for publishers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC) initiative in Bintulu, Sarawak, has the potential to contribute an additional RM12 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this initiative is expected to create 19,000 new job opportunities and reduce carbon emissions by 21.35 million tonnes by… Continue reading Bintulu TIC to add RM12B GDP, create 19,000 jobs by 2040

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has continued with the ninth series of this year’s Tax Compliance Operation, ‘Op Wau’, as a strategic move to strengthen the efficiency of the tax system and support national economic growth. The operation is being carried out simultaneously in three East Coast states, namely Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, from… Continue reading LHDN launches Op Wau to boost tax compliance in East Coast

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said that besides the Malaysia-EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA), both Putrajaya and… Continue reading Malaysia, EFTA ink landmark economic partnership deal

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail officially began his duties today as the 15th Inspector-General of Police (IGP), taking over from Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who has retired. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) announced that Mohd Khalid arrived at the police headquarters in Bukit Aman in an official vehicle and received a “Guard Turn… Continue reading Mohd Khalid Ismail begins duties as Malaysia’s new IGP

MELAKA: A nine-year-old girl has died at a private hospital here, with police investigating the case as a suspected incident of child abuse. In a statement today, Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said a report was received at about 10.15 am today, shortly after the attending doctor informed that the victim had been… Continue reading Melaka girl, 9, dies with injuries; police suspect child abuse

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will lodge a police report in connection with the recent incident of Gempur Rasuah 2.0 rally participants who burned a caricature of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. UMS said that it was not involved either directly or indirectly with the rally or the incident, which went viral on… Continue reading UMS to lodge police report over rally caricature burning

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have reiterated their joint commitment to combat the crime of online child sexual exploitation through continuous enforcement and community awareness education. They said in a joint statement today that a total of 1,501 offensive posts involving children were identified up to June… Continue reading MCMC, PDRM reaffirm commitment to combat online child sexual exploitation

PUTRAJAYA: The 2025 World Veterinary Day celebration took place today at Wisma Tani, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), to honour the role and contributions of veterinarians in animal health, food security, and public health in the country. In a statement today, KPKM said the event was officiated by the ministry’s deputy secretary-general (Development),… Continue reading Malaysia celebrates 2025 World Veterinary Day at Wisma Tani

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today overturned a High Court decision that had ordered the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to provide a written statement containing favourable facts to company director Datuk Seri Sim Choo Thiam in relation to four graft charges involving RM15 million. A three-member panel led by Justice Datuk Hashim Hamzah, ruled unanimously… Continue reading Court overturns order for MACC to share favourable facts

KLANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will conduct a four-day joint exercise in the waters off Selangor from today. MMEA acting deputy director-general (Operations) Rear Admiral Mohd Zawawi Abdullah said the exercise, involving the Maritime Ship (KM) Banggi and Patrol Vessel (PV) Mizuho, demonstrates JCG’s confidence in MMEA… Continue reading MMEA, Japan Coast Guard launch joint maritime exercise

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will once again be the focus of the world’s attention when Kuala Lumpur was chosen to host the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, which will take place from Sept 29 to Oct 3 this year at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) in a statement announced that… Continue reading Kuala Lumpur to host World Social Security Forum 2025

PERLIS: The National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) in Perlis is urging childless couples married for at least a year to take advantage of free fertility services under the Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy (BuAI) Programme. Acting director Fairee Osman @ Azmi stated that the initiative includes early fertility screening, treatment support, and… Continue reading Perlis LPPKN offers free BuAI fertility services for childless couples

KLUANG: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is committed to producing students skilled in digital technology through the implementation of the Sekolah Angkat MADANI initiative, which involves 1,000 pilot schools nationwide. Its secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim said the effort aligns with the rapid development of technology, a crucial foundation for propelling Malaysia towards developed nation… Continue reading MOE launches 1,000 Sekolah Angkat MADANI for digital skills

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government will extend its full cooperation to the federal government in developing the carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) industry in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri. He said that as the hub for this emerging industry, the state government will ensure that it brings tangible benefits,… Continue reading Terengganu backs CCUS industry for local economic gains

SHAH ALAM: All UMNO divisions are allowed to submit any motions ahead of the party’s delegate meeting, said UMNO information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said the motions would be collected and submitted to the party leadership to examine the matters raised. “I think anyone can make (submit) an application (motion). That is… Continue reading UMNO divisions may submit motions before delegate meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today allowed an application by Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, the widow of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, for a stay of its ex parte order to freeze assets belonging to her and her family worth GBP132 million in London by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The assets comprise two… Continue reading Court grants stay on MACC’s UK asset freeze of Daim’s widow

SHAH ALAM: The All Malayan Estates Staff Union (AMESU) marked a historic milestone today by signing six Collective Agreements (CAs) simultaneously with plantation sector employers. The signing ceremony, which was witnessed by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, involved representatives from the Malayan Agricultural Producers Association (MAPA), IOI Group of Companies, Dara Lam Soon… Continue reading AMESU signs 6 landmark deals to raise plantation wages

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Police have successfully busted a drug trafficking syndicate believed to have been active since the beginning of this year through two separate raids in residential areas around Johor Bahru, with the value of the seizure estimated to exceed RM7.1 million. Johor police chief CP Datuk M Kumar said the special operation was… Continue reading Johor cops bust RM7.1 million drug syndicate in two major raids

PUTRAJAYA: The establishment of the Kuala Lumpur (KL) Youth Force, a minimum allowance for industrial trainees, and stricter enforcement on the placement of foreign nationals were among key proposals raised during the inaugural Federal Territories Youth Assembly (Sidang Belia Wilayah Persekutuan – SBWP), which concluded today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk… Continue reading KL Youth Force, trainee allowance proposed at Youth Assembly

KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has suspended the public service vehicle operator’s licence of Star Mart Express Sdn Bhd for 30 days from July 3, following a viral video showing one of its express bus drivers driving recklessly on June 12. In a statement today, APAD also said the permit for the… Continue reading Star Mart Express bus licence suspended over reckless driving

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government hopes the federal government will consider sharing tax revenue to support the state’s development and social welfare programmes, especially considering the implementation of the revised and expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) on July 1. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he had taken the initiative last year to… Continue reading Penang seeks federal tax revenue share amid SST changes

GOPENG: Only 23.4 per cent of youths aged 15 to 45 in Perak ventured into agriculture in 2023, said Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. He said that individuals aged 60 and above accounted for 46.6 per cent of those involved in the sector, followed by those aged 46 to 59 at 30… Continue reading Only 23.4% of Perak youth join agriculture in 2023

SHAH ALAM: The government is targeting 200,000 individuals to be discharged from bankruptcy by the end of this year. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said that so far, approximately 186,000 individuals have been successfully released from the problem. She said the record was obtained by… Continue reading Malaysia aims to discharge 200,000 bankruptcies by 2025

KOTA KINABALU: Direct cash assistance under the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) scheme is being disbursed at 36 locations across 16 interior districts in Sabah, to reach eligible low-income recipients without bank accounts. The outreach programme, which began on June 21 and will continue until July 30, targets beneficiaries from the B40 income group who may… Continue reading Sabah distributes STR cash aid to unbanked B40 recipients

SAMARKAND: Malaysia continues to strengthen its public sector to meet the evolving needs of its people while contributing meaningfully to the Sustainable Development Goals. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011–2015), Malaysia achieved major strides in digitalising public service delivery. He noted that over 10,000 government services, accounting… Continue reading Malaysia showcases public sector reforms at UN Forum 2025