Malaysia: Financial support to young women human rights defenders

The rapid growth of digital technologies, while enabling avenues for online expression, has also facilitated the proliferation of disinformation and ‘harmful’ content. In Malaysia, where ethno-religious ideology is deeply politicised, marginalised...

Outreach to non-Malays vital for new opposition coalition, says analyst

Announced on Oct 14, IPR brings together opposition leaders from various parties, including Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Pejuang, Putra, Berjasa, and Muda. PETALING JAYA: Though opposition leaders say the new Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat alliance will amplify...

Activists support social media age limit hike, call for digital literacy efforts

The government is considering raising the age limit for social media to 16 to curb online harms on children, plus a mobile phone ban for those below 16. (File pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Child rights activists have welcomed a proposal to raise the social...

Malaysian entrepreneurs urged to explore halal market

Malaysian entrepreneurs urged to explore halal market Published on: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Published on: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 By: Crystal Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Zahid and others at the event. - Pic by Crystal Hermenegildus |...

Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia a big boost for Sarawak's tourism industry

KUCHING: Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia in Sarawak brings economic benefits to local communities while boosting Malaysia’s tourism industry ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), says Sarawak Tourism Malaysia director Rubiah Tul’Adwiyah...

Myanmar refugee family missing in Malaysia for last two years now reported in regime detention

Regime media reported on Friday that Myanmar refugee rights activist Thuzar Maung, 48, and her family were arrested on an unspecified date after their “illegal” return to Myanmar from Malaysia. This news comes over two years after Thuzar Maung,...

Major Road Closures As Kuala Lumpur Enters Total Lockdown For ASEAN Summit 2025

Kuala Lumpur is bracing for an extraordinary security lockdown as the city prepares to host the 47th ASEAN Summit from 26th to 28th October 2025. The upcoming event, which will see world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, gathering in...

MACC adopts Denmark and Norway’s grassroots anti-corruption education model

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is strengthening its anti-corruption education approach at the grassroots level by emulating the strategies of countries with high Corruption Perception Index scores like Denmark and Norway....

A Malaysian committed to make books cheap

A Malaysian committed to make books cheap Published on: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Published on: Sun, Oct 19, 2025 By: Kan Yaw Chong Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Profuse collection of titles for visitors to pick up. THE deep benefits of a strong...

Malaysia and China’s Guangxi urged to trade up and invest forward

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Malaysia and China’s Guangxi to ‘trade up and invest forward’ as part of efforts to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights. He said the initiative was one of...

EFCC, Immigration Service deport 192 foreigners convicted of cybercrime in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, and the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism,...

Hyundai launches locally assembled STARIA in Malaysia

Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has officially begun sales of the locally assembled Hyundai STARIA. Produced at Inokom’s assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah — operated under Sime Darby Motors — the STARIA becomes the first locally produced model under HMY...

Yayasan Sabah committed to uplifting lives through education, welfare

Yayasan Sabah committed to uplifting lives through education, welfare Published on: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Published on: Sun, Oct 19, 2025 By: Diana Liu Text Size: Dark Mode: Off James presents an assistance to one of the recipients. KOTA...

MACC rolls out community integrity drive aligned with ‘Keep Malaysia Clean’ initiative inspired by Denmark, Norway

KOTA BHARU, Oct 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-corruption education approach at the grassroots level by emulating the strategies of countries that have recorded high Corruption Perception Index (CPI)...

MACC To Emulate Denmark, Norway In Enhancing Grassroots Anti-corruption Education

KOTA BHARU, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-corruption education approach at the grassroots level by emulating the strategies of countries that have recorded high Corruption Perception...

Fuelling fairness: Malaysia’s bold step to save billions without hurting the rakyat — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

OCTOBER 19 — In 2023, Malaysia’s fuel subsidies reached an unsustainable RM38 billion, with RON95 petrol alone costing the treasury RM20 billion. While such subsidies are popular, they are also unsustainable and often benefit those who least need...

APU leads Asean-Record Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025

THE ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (APU), in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), successfully hosted the Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 on Sept 20. The...

Malaysia to be regional hub for sports tech, says Zahid

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with sports minister Hannah Yeoh (centre) at the Asean sports industry expo in Shah Alam today. (Bernama pic) SHAH ALAM: Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for sports technology and innovation by which...

Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for ‘Initiation’ of Recent Border Clashes During Conversation With Malaysian PM Dato Ibrahim

Kabul, October 19: Afghanistan's Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Saturday (local time), blamed Pakistan for the recent escalation of border clashes, stating that Islamabad "initiated" the conflict by violating Afghan territory....

Tourism bodies fear airline alcohol ban will hurt Malaysias image

An MP from PAS has called for an end to alcoholic drinks being served on Malaysia Airlines flights. (Malaysia Airlines Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Tourism groups say that banning alcohol on Malaysia Airlines flights could harm Malaysia’s...