KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue focusing advertising and promotional efforts on attracting high-value tourists while maintaining initiatives for volume tourism under the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said claims that his ministry was solely focusing on potential tourists from China were inaccurate. He stressed that… Continue reading Malaysia targets high-value tourists for Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall has received instructions to open Padang Merbok’s gates to the public as a recreational space for families and communities. Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa announced this directive through a Facebook post today following her personal visit to the historic field. “I do not agree with such… Continue reading DBKL ordered to open Padang Merbok gates for public recreational use

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration (Amendment) Bill 2025 was tabled for the first time at the Dewan Rakyat today. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the bill will also undergo its second and third readings during this Parliament session. This legislative proposal aims to amend the National Registration Act 1959 (Act 78) by… Continue reading National Registration Amendment Bill 2025 tabled for first reading

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry has successfully resolved 11,860 road damage complaints received through the MyJalan application, representing 95.19% of the total 12,459 reports submitted. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed that 599 complaints, accounting for 4.81% of the total, remain under investigation or pending action. Since the application’s launch in August 2023, a… Continue reading MyJalan app resolves 95% of road damage complaints for Works Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: Kenya’s anti-corruption body, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), aims to collaborate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in various fields, including the exchange of knowledge and experience. MACC deputy chief commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman said the agency is interested in exchanging knowledge and best practices in anti-corruption strategies, governance and institutional operations.… Continue reading Kenya’s EACC seeks collaboration with MACC on anti-corruption efforts

GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed receiving a report about a car being struck by an arrow on Jalan Macalister, an incident that has since gone viral on social media. Northeast police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad stated that the 57-year-old male driver lodged the report, with investigations confirming the incident occurred at 3.30 pm on… Continue reading Car struck by arrow on Jalan Macalister, police investigate viral incident

KUALA LUMPUR: Zakat recipients under the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council must inform the authority if they are no longer eligible for assistance. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar emphasised this responsibility during the sixth Visit Asnaf programme in Seputeh. “MAIWP will continue to assist, but the philosophy at MAIWP is… Continue reading Zakat recipients must inform MAIWP if no longer eligible, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s financial management must be carried out prudently and with discipline, in line with the spirit of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stressed on this while chairing the Fiscal Policy Committee (FPC) meeting, which is an important platform for drafting… Continue reading Malaysia’s financial management follows FRA spirit, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The initial allocation of RM100,000 to support the organisation of RXZ Members 7.0 2025 Programme will be fully utilised to ensure that the event runs smoothly, safely, and has a high impact. Programme director Mohd Lukhman Nooralazhar expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the allocation. He said they will… Continue reading RM100,000 boost for RXZ Members 7.0 activities in Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General’s Chambers has clarified that the prosecution of five minors in Zara Qairina Mahathir’s case relates solely to bullying allegations rather than the teenager’s death. This official statement confirms the charges fall under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code following a comprehensive review of investigation documents. “Therefore, the AGC reiterates that… Continue reading AGC clarifies teens charged only for bullying in Zara Qairina case

KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on the people of the state to take the lead in reviving the spirit and use of the Jawi script. His Royal Highness said that preserving the Jawi script was not just the responsibility of schools or religious institutions but a duty shared… Continue reading Pahang Sultan urges collective effort to preserve Jawi script heritage

KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry will hold discussions with the Higher Education Ministry to make e-sports a long term course at universities. Efforts to develop talent in e-sports have already begun through short-term courses by the National Sports Association with the cooperation of the National Youth and Sports Department. Youth and Sports Minister… Continue reading Malaysia considers e-sports as long-term university course amid addiction concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Media Council has reminded journalists to fully adhere to the codes of ethics in journalism and principles of child protection when reporting on the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir. These ethics and principles include not publishing details that could identify or stigmatise the victim and her family. The council said that… Continue reading MMC urges media ethics and child protection in Zara Qairina case coverage

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 100,646 foreign workers holding Temporary Work Visit Passes in the construction sector failed to be detected after the foreign worker whitewashing programme implemented by the Construction Labour Exchange Centre Bhd. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the government will implement measures and punitive actions against employers and… Continue reading 100,646 foreign workers with PLKS undetected after whitewashing programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The government must conduct a cost-benefit analysis before considering Tasik Kenyir as a data centre and artificial intelligence hub. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the government welcomes proposals to study the lake’s potential given its renewable energy and water supply advantages. He noted that Terengganu is… Continue reading Tasik Kenyir data centre plan requires cost-benefit analysis first

JOHOR BAHRU: Local authorities in Johor have issued 2,058 littering summonses worth more than RM335,000 from the beginning of this year until July. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon confirmed that the compounds resulted from enforcement actions carried out by the involved local authorities. He stated that the state government is serious… Continue reading Johor issues RM335,000 in compounds for littering offences since January

JOHOR BAHRU: The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail has called for immediate and stricter enforcement measures to combat the recent surge in bullying incidents. His Royal Highness emphasised the need to swiftly curb such behaviour to ensure that all educational institutions remain safe spaces for children. Tunku Mahkota Ismail said this after visiting a… Continue reading Johor Regent demands immediate action against school bullying surge