Malaysia
Back to homepage
Anwar applauds Sukma 2026 champions, urges youth to chase glory and carry Malaysia’s name worldwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and the state government for their commitment and hard work in successfully hosting the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). Anwar said
Read More
PM Anwar inaugurates Malaysia’s latest film landmark
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially opened the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Tower in Damansara, marking a new phase in strengthening Malaysia’s film and audiovisual industry under the Orange Economy framework.
Read More
Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Police have stepped up security preparedness at the Malaysia-Thailand border following a series of explosions and attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, southern Thailand, with the areas remaining under control. Bukit Aman Internal Security and
Read More
Penang enforces Private Accommodation By‑Laws, vows crackdown on unlicensed short‑term rentals
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 24 — The enforcement of the Private Accommodation By-Laws 2026 marks a crucial step in ensuring that short-term accommodation operators run their businesses legally and in compliance with regulations. President of the Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel
Read More
Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights as airspace closes for National Day flypast rehearsals
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations. The national airline said the
Read More
Finas moves to combat ‘cartels’ and ensure fair competition in local film market
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is moving to convene industry players to address alleged distribution monopolies and ensure fair competition within the local cinematic market. Chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib acknowledged
Read More
Malaysia, Indonesia to synchronise haze suppression ops as monsoon and El Niño converge
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to ramp up preventive measures to tackle cross-border haze, to safeguard air quality, especially in the lead-up to the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
Read More
Economy minister: Tabung Haji’s RM96b investments make governance crucial to market confidence
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — The government has cast the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) findings on Tabung Haji’s management between 2014 and 2020 as part of a wider push to tighten governance, strengthen accountability and restore public confidence in national
Read More
KTMB rolls out special timetable, adds trains for northern routes during school holidays and Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara train services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Thursday until Monday (Aug 27-31) in conjunction with the school holidays and National
Read More
Melaka election countdown? Perikatan hints at polls within two months
AYER KEROH, Aug 24 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has teased a tight timeline for the Melaka state election, suggesting the polls could be held in less than two months and putting the coalition’s election machinery on high alert. PN chairman
Read More