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KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan has been hailed as a pivotal move towards achieving the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stressed that vision must be matched by action and unity. “A vision and strategy are not enough. Execution is the key to… Continue reading ASCC Strategic Plan adoption key to ASEAN Community Vision 2045

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has assured that the RM9.5 billion Boeing aircraft purchase will not increase national debt or widen the fiscal deficit. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying stated the acquisition is part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). “At present, everything is within our expectations,“ she said during a Dewan Rakyat session. She… Continue reading Malaysia’s RM9.5 billion Boeing purchase won’t raise debt or deficit

KUCHING: Translation acts as a crucial link between civilisations, unlocking knowledge while safeguarding cultural heritage. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that translation goes beyond converting words from one language to another. “In Sarawak, a state rich in ethnic and linguistic diversity, translation holds immense value,” he said in his speech at… Continue reading Translation bridges civilisations and preserves heritage, says Abang Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police has dismantled a group known as Geng Budak Sekolah (School Kids Gang) for alleged involvement in sexual crimes. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that a 12-year-old girl was believed to have operated a website selling explicit photos of herself. The girl reportedly managed the website with… Continue reading Police bust school kids gang for sexual exploitation in Malaysia

BUKIT AMAN: Police have dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate operating from a luxury condominium, confiscating narcotics worth RM4.16 million. The raids, conducted on Aug 13 across the Klang Valley and Melaka, led to the seizure of 94.84kg of ganja and other drugs. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed… Continue reading Bukit Aman busts drug syndicate, seizes RM4.16 million in Melaka raids

SHAH ALAM: The High Court has fixed August 25 for the hearing of an application to exhume the body of UTM Palapes trainee Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Judge Datuk Bhupindar Singh Gurcharan Singh Preet set the date after the IGP and AGC requested time to file their affidavit-in-reply. The IGP and AGC, named as respondents, were… Continue reading High court sets Aug 25 hearing for UTM Palapes cadet exhumation

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimeldia Commission (MCMC) has removed more than 400 pieces of deepfake scam content from online platforms between January and mid-August this year Communications Minister Fahmid Fadzil told the Dewan Rakyat. “From January to August 15, the number of scams involving deepfake misuse of applications or AI technology have amounted… Continue reading Malaysia removes 400+ deepfake scams, Facebook platform tops

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has pledged to deepen cooperation with global partners to improve readiness against chemical threats. Director-General Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad emphasised the department’s dual focus on strengthening national response capabilities and fostering international alliances. Key partners include the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the US Department of Defence,… Continue reading JBPM strengthens global chemical threat response with international partners

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 475 million e-invoices have been issued by 98,813 taxpayers under the first three phases of Malaysia’s mandatory e-invoicing system. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying shared the update as of August 18, 2025, during a Dewan Rakyat session. She added that 37,000 taxpayers under phases four and five have voluntarily… Continue reading Malaysia e-invoice system sees 475 million issued by 98,813 taxpayers

IPOH: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates are being prepared to lead high-value industries, according to Datuk Dr Megat Sany Megat Ahmad Supian, deputy secretary-general (Policy) of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). He stated that these graduates contribute significantly to socio-economic balance and a competitive workforce, beyond just filling job positions. “Five… Continue reading TVET graduates key to high-value industries, says MOHE

SEREMBAN: A cook was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of his housemate in Senawang. Zulazren Zakariah, 31, did not enter a plea as the case falls under the High Court’s jurisdiction. He is accused of stabbing Muhammad Amirul Rashid Mohd Niza, 28, in the chest at a house in Taman Sri… Continue reading Cook charged with murder

PUTRAJAYA: The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) is reviewing AI investments to ensure they improve government efficiency and service delivery. STAR stated that an analysis of the “AI Productivity Paradox” showed AI saves time but has not yet boosted national productivity. The 7th STAR meeting for 2025, chaired by Chief Secretary Tan Sri… Continue reading STAR reviews AI investment for efficient government services