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KUALA LUMPUR: South Korea and Malaysia will sign a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation this October, marking a significant advancement in their strategic partnership. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia Yeo Sung-bae confirmed this agreement will make South Korea only the second country with both defence and defence industry partnerships with Malaysia.… Continue reading Malaysia and South Korea to sign defence industry MoU in October

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN cannot rely solely on foreign direct investment but must develop and invest in its own technology companies to progress. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong addressed the misconception that technology must come from outside while ASEAN serves merely as a production site. “If we have a lot more investment… Continue reading ASEAN must build regional tech multinationals, says deputy minister

PUTRAJAYA: The Multi-Agency Task Force has recorded significantly stronger achievements in the third quarter of 2025 with successful operations and seizures valued at RM960.73 million. This represents a notable 36% increase compared to the RM705.55 million recorded during the same period last year. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner and MATF deputy chairman Tan Sri Azam… Continue reading MATF seizures exceed RM960 million in 2025 with 36% increase

DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim begins his inaugural two-day official visit to Timor-Leste to strengthen bilateral ties and support the nation’s ASEAN membership bid. This historic visit marks the first by a Malaysian Prime Minister in 22 years, highlighting Malaysia’s role in advancing Timor-Leste’s regional integration. Anwar arrives at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International… Continue reading Anwar visits Timor-Leste to support ASEAN membership bid

GEORGE TOWN: Repair work on a burst sewer pipe belonging to Indah Water Konsortium that caused a sinkhole on Jalan Burma near the Jalan Transfer intersection is expected to take five days to complete. Penang Island City Council mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said IWK and MBPP agreed to conduct repairs at night to reduce daytime… Continue reading Jalan Burma sinkhole repairs to finish in five days with night works

KOTA TINGGI: Two drivers lost their lives in a fatal collision at KM26 of Jalan Kulai-Kota Tinggi earlier this morning. Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman confirmed the accident occurred around 8 am involving a Toyota Vios and a Perodua Bezza. The Toyota Vios was driven by a 47-year-old local woman while the Perodua… Continue reading Two killed in Jalan Kulai-Kota Tinggi crash, police investigate

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain, and strong wind warning for several states until 3 pm today. MetMalaysia issued the alert at 1 pm, forecasting severe weather conditions for Bentong in Pahang and parts of Selangor including Klang, Gombak, and Petaling. The warning also covers Kuala Lumpur and specific… Continue reading Thunderstorm warning issued for Kuala Lumpur and six states until 3 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised the government’s new targeted subsidy initiative for RON95 petrol through the BUDI MADANI RON95 programme. He described Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement as a principled action demonstrating deep concern for public welfare. “As part of the nation’s leadership, I see… Continue reading Ahmad Zahid backs BUDI95 RON95 subsidy at RM1.99/litre

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor has announced that the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah will marry his partner Afzaa Fadini Abdul Aziz on 2 October. The Royal Wedding Ceremony will take place at the Royal Mosque of Istana Alam Shah in Klang. The Royal Ceremonial Sitting and Royal Banquet will follow at… Continue reading Selangor Crown Prince to marry on 2 October in royal ceremony

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has climbed eight positions to rank 25th globally in the IMD World Talent Ranking 2025, signalling the nation’s increasing appeal as a destination for international professionals. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim announced that Malaysia now holds the fifth position in the Asia-Pacific region, trailing only Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Australia. He attributed… Continue reading Malaysia rises eight spots to 25th in IMD World Talent Ranking 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Land administrators must exercise greater precision and foresight in handling Malaysia’s increasingly complex land matters according to Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari emphasized that land management requires a new forward-looking approach with enhanced federal-state cooperation to ensure strategic and inclusive administration of this national asset.… Continue reading Johari urges meticulous land management amid complex disputes

PETALING JAYA: DAP national deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming has thrown his weight behind Sin Chew Daily and Sinar Harian in their bid to appeal against the RM100,000 fines imposed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. Stressing the values of compassion and press freedom, Nga said errors made in good faith should not attract… Continue reading Minister, MP appeal media fine

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s school feeding and food aid schemes remain a lifeline for vulnerable children, but they cannot end malnutrition or “hidden hunger” without stronger design, closer monitoring and sustained support, said dietitian Rozanna M. Rosly. Government initiatives such as the Rancangan Makanan Tambahan, School Milk Programme and food basket schemes aim to improve diets,… Continue reading School feeding schemes vital lifeline for children

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s middle class is eating enough to feel full, but not enough to stay healthy. Urban families are cutting back on protein and key nutrients, creating a wave of hidden hunger that threatens the nation’s future, warns Universiti Utara Malaysia researcher Assoc Prof Dr Bakri Mat. “Studies by Unicef and the Khazanah Research… Continue reading ‘Eating enough only to feel full, not to stay healthy’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian universities must urgently integrate gig economy and digital entrepreneurship training into their curricula to prepare graduates for the realities of today’s labour market, experts said. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan human resource and industrial relations expert Prof Dr Balakrishnan Parasuraman said traditional job expectations are vanishing, with younger generations increasingly favouring independent and flexible… Continue reading Proposal for gig, digital curricula in universities