Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil defended the invitation extended to President Donald Trump for next month's 47th Asean Summit. The minister stated the gathering allows Southeast Asian nations to communicate their Palestine positions directly to the American leader. Fahmi emphasized that member countries can express unwavering support for Palestine while criticizing international hypocrisy regarding the conflict.
The minister argued Trump's participation comes at an opportune moment as global opinion shifts toward supporting Palestinian liberation. Recent United Nations General Assembly debates featured intense discussions about ending the Gaza war beyond just ceasefire measures. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
Malaysia's subsidized fuel program generated RM3.7 million in sales by noon on Tuesday as citizens purchased RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per liter. Military personnel and police officers totaling more than 90,000 people accessed the Budi95 initiative during its first day. Finance Minister II Datuk Amir Hamzah Azizan confirmed that over 300,000 eligible security force members qualify for the program. The government expanded access to five million Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipients on Tuesday.
Officials recorded more than 200,000 STR participants using the subsidy system by midday. The nationwide rollout will serve 16 million Malaysians with valid identification cards and driving licenses on Sept. 30. Amir Hamzah reported smooth operations...
Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh argued that Sabah and Sarawak deserve 66.67 percent of parliamentary seats rather than the current 35 percent allocation. The Bawang Assan assemblyman responded to former federal minister Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun's dismissal of East Malaysian representation claims during a podcast on Sept. 26. Wong emphasized that Malaysia comprises three equal partners under the 1963 agreement, and mathematical equality demands each region receive 33.33 percent representation.
The politician referenced constitutional amendments made in 2021 that restored Sabah and Sarawak's status as equal partners in the federation. Wong stressed that genuine equality requires proportional parliamentary representation, rejecting arguments...
Malaysia witnessed a historic milestone as Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kuala Lumpur opened the nation's first secondary school artificial intelligence laboratory. The facility launched during centenary festivities marking the institution's 100-year anniversary. Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail attended the ceremony, emphasizing the lab's role as a blueprint for technical education advancement. The laboratory will guide innovation-based learning methods across Malaysia's technical and vocational training programs.
The school partnered with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to implement a college of technology approach focused on practical learning experiences. This collaboration marks the first application of such...
Authorities detained a 28-year-old man holding a Datuk title for three days after Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid approved the police request on Tuesday. The suspect faces charges under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for allegedly possessing controlled goods without authorization. Officers believe he participated in a smuggling operation that diverted 11,050 kilograms of government-subsidized cooking oil from legitimate distribution channels.
The accused appeared at Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court at 9:32 a.m. wearing standard purple detention clothing. Police arrested eight people on Friday in Pasir Mas, with two enforcement officers among those detained for suspected involvement in counter-setting activities. The Kelantan...
Malaysia launched the second phase of its Budi95 petrol subsidy program on Tuesday, serving Sumbangan Tunai Ramah recipients after initially targeting police and armed forces personnel. The nationwide rollout extends to all eligible citizens on Monday, Sept. 30. Early users at a Shell station along Jalan Bangsar reported smooth transactions during the subsidized fuel purchase process.
Muhammad Nikhwan Idrus from Seri Kembangan completed his verification within 10 seconds using his identification card, purchasing RM20 worth of fuel. Nazarudin Abdul Manap praised the straightforward cashier process, doubling his intended purchase from RM10 to RM20. The program allows qualified Malaysians to buy 300 liters monthly at RM1.99 per liter...
Malaysia's Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad called for citizens to undergo regular medical screenings after revealing that more than 50,000 new cancer diagnoses occur annually. Most patients receive their diagnosis during advanced stages three or four, when treatment becomes difficult and success rates drop significantly. The minister emphasized the financial devastation families face when cancer strikes a loved one.
The ministry collaborates with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and various non-governmental organizations to establish comprehensive screening programs nationwide. Officials aim to complete more than one million health screenings through this initiative. Breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers represent the...
Abraham Koomson praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering bold remarks at the United Nations General Assembly. The Ghana Federation of Labour secretary general spoke on Ahotor FM on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, about Mahama's address on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Koomson said the president performed well by addressing global issues directly, but warned that such frankness creates external dangers. The speech divided international observers between those who appreciated his directness and others who questioned his firm positions.
Mahama argued the UN charter no longer matches current realities and emphasized Africa's central role in global affairs. The president criticized visa restrictions against Palestinian President Mahmoud...
Ghana announced its National Energy Compact through the Mission 300 program at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York. President John Dramani Mahama partnered with the World Bank to present the initiative during United Nations General Assembly meetings. The compact establishes four major goals for transforming the nation's energy sector. Officials plan to increase renewable energy from 4 percent to 10 percent by 2026, and 30 percent by 2030.
The government will seek large-scale investment for energy access, and infrastructure improvements. Clean cooking solutions will replace traditional fuel methods under the new framework. Energy development will create jobs, and boost economic growth across the country. Mission 300...
