Malaysia
Back to homepageEC denies claim candidates of Sabah polls must undergo IRB tax checks
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 14 — The Election Commission (EC) today denied claims circulating on social media that candidates are required to undergo income tax checks with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to qualify for nomination in the 17th Sabah State
Read MoreMalaysia–EU FTA talks set to resume after 13-year pause, Tengku Zafrul confirms
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Talks on the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) are starting soon once all members of the European Union’s negotiation team arrive in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul
Read MoreMalaysia imposes short-term ban on raw REE exports to boost midstream industry, says ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The government has decided to impose a moratorium on the export of raw rare-earth elements (REE) for a short-term phase from 2025 to 2027 to support the development of the midstream industry. The Ministry of
Read MoreMCMC, telcos team up with police to curb tower cable theft and vandalism, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and telecommunications service providers are developing an integrated action plan with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to combat cable theft and vandalism at telecommunications towers, including inspections of
Read MoreMalaysia’s security forces rated on par with top US agencies, says Saifuddin Nasution
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — The capability of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in managing security for high-profile international events has been recognised as being on par with leading global security agencies, including those in the United States (US). Home Minister
Read MoreSabah leaders hail federal decision on 40pc revenue share as ‘historic’ win for fiscal justice
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — Sabah’s unity government leaders have hailed the federal government’s decision not to appeal a High Court ruling on the state’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement as a “historic” move towards fiscal justice, while calling for
Read MoreNo probe into news portal after Meta denies coordinated boost for Anwar’s popularity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The government does not intend to take any action against news portal Malaysiakini over a report that alleged fake accounts were set up to boost Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s popularity, Deputy Communications Minister
Read MoreDBKL clears Jalan TAR walkways to protect accessibility, public safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — City Hall (DBKL) has launched a targeted operation to clear pedestrian walkways along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman from illegal trading activities. The city council said the initiative was designed to protect public safety and accessibility
Read MoreChild witnesses finish, teachers and principal to testify next
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — The Coroner’s Court today concluded the in-camera testimonies of 35 child witnesses in the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The child witnesses, who began giving their testimonies on September
Read MoreAnwar warns Malaysians against complacency, calls for unity to safeguard stability
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties not to become complacent with the nation’s progress, but to remain vigilant in safeguarding unity and harmony, which form the foundation of Malaysia’s stability. He said
Read More
