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Malaysians upbeat on AI’s daily benefits, but less sure it will help job market and economy, Ipsos survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysians are broadly optimistic about artificial intelligence and its impact on daily life and work, but remain less certain that the technology will improve the wider job market and national economy, a new survey has
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Higher special grant proves Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah rights under MA63, says Armizan
KOTA KINABALU, June 16 — The increase in the interim Special Grant allocation to Sabah from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion clearly demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the implementation of the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
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Taiping prison incident: One officer charged, five others face disciplinary action
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Prisons Department has confirmed that one of its personnel has been charged under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code following an incident that occurred at Taiping Prison on January 17, 2025. The department
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IJM Land, MRT Corp unveil RM600 million transit-oriented-development project in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and IJM Land will develop a new transit-oriented development (TOD) project in Cheras named The Linque. Marking MRT Corp’s first TOD initiative in the Klang Valley
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Malaysia’s ties with major powers don’t compromise national principles, says Anwar
MUAR, June 16 — Maintaining good relations with major world powers such as China and the United States has never weakened Malaysia’s position in upholding its national principles on international issues, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He pointed
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‘We cannot manage what we do not know’: Saifuddin admits refugee data gap, pledges biometric fix
PETALING JAYA, June 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has called on academics, civil society activists, think tanks, legal practitioners and security experts to submit constructive proposals on refugee management in Malaysia, an issue he described as
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Chow: Penang Pakatan wants more women in the race but finding willing candidates still proves tricky
GEORGE TOWN, June 15 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) hopes to field more women candidates in the next state election, although identifying a sufficient number of suitable and willing candidates remains a challenge, said its chairman Chow Kon Yeow. He
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Parliament set for fiery debate as Economy Minister tackles energy crunch and supply chain shocks
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Ministry of Economy is set to deliver a ministerial statement addressing the global energy crisis and worldwide supply chain disruptions when Parliament reconvenes on June 22, Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir confirmed. He said the
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Banks scrap RM1 interbank ATM fee from July, giving Malaysians unlimited free withdrawals nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Banks in Malaysia will waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Smart Recycler Machines (SRMs) nationwide beginning July 1, 2026. The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM), Association of
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Muda, PSM form Progressive Bloc for Johor and N. Sembilan state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) and the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) have agreed to form a political collaboration known as the Progressive Bloc ahead of the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, according to a
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