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Consular assistance to Malaysians detained abroad does not grant immunity, says legal expert
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Malaysians are reminded that consular assistance provided by Malaysian embassies or High Commissions to citizens detained abroad does not grant them immunity from the laws of the host country. Instead, the consular role is to
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Police receive 375 tactical e‑bikes worth RM8m for faster, quieter border patrols
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received 375 All Terrain Tactical Assault E-Bikes (ATEBs) worth more than RM8 million to strengthen security along the country’s borders. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said
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Malaysians among applicants affected as Australia slows Work and Holiday visa processing
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Australia has temporarily paused applications from Malaysians seeking their first Work and Holiday visa under subclass 462. Australia’s ABC News reported yesterday that Malaysia is among 24 countries — almost all under visa stream — whose applications
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KL police dispose of RM15m in seized drugs to ensure integrity of case exhibits
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Kuala Lumpur police today disposed of various types of drugs worth over RM15 million seized during operations across the capital, as part of efforts to ensure the integrity and proper management of case exhibits.
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MB: Pahang reports end of recorded hardcore poverty, with 2,913 households lifted and overall poverty down 30pc
KUANTAN, Aug 19 — Pahang’s hardcore poverty was brought to an end on Feb 19, with all 2,913 heads of household recorded in the Jan 15, 2026 figure removed from the status, said Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy
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More workplace subsidies, tax incentives needed to support breastfeeding mothers, says Yeo Bee Yin
PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 — The government should provide more subsidies and tax incentives to companies to set up breastfeeding rooms and childcare facilities in the workplace. Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Women, Children and Community Development chairman Yeo Bee
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Housing Ministry to nominate award-winning cleaning workers for state honours
PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) plans to nominate recipients of the 2026 Cleaning Workers Award for state honours in recognition of their service and sacrifices in keeping public spaces clean. Its Minister Nga
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Saifuddin Nasution hits out at recycled false claims of Home Ministry granting citizenship en masse to foreigners
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has denied claims that the Home Ministry (KDN) granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals and that 1.2 million Chinese nationals had remained in Malaysia. Saifuddin Nasution said he
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Asia’s AI stocks pummelled as bond yields hit pre-2008 levels
HONG KONG, Aug 19 — Technology stocks were back in the crosshairs of investors Wednesday, taking another heavy blow from a spike in bond yields, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and dimming hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait
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Trump posts map naming Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ amid Iran tensions
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway and none are scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe
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