Malaysia's Communications Ministry collaborates with Finance and Domestic Trade ministries to ensure petrol stations provide accurate Budi95 subsidy information. Minister Fahmi Fadzil stressed this coordination assists citizens accessing verified data when the program launches September 30. The government will brief social media influencers and content creators about proper information dissemination. Officials directed agencies to review detailed guidelines on the official Budi95 portal.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reduced RON95 petrol from RM2.05 to RM1.99 per litre through targeted subsidies. Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above with valid driving licenses qualify for benefits. Government data indicates approximately 16 million...
MetMalaysia issued severe weather alerts across multiple Malaysian states through 5pm today. Authorities warned residents in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, and Johor to prepare for dangerous thunderstorms. The meteorological department expects rainfall rates above 20mm hourly with storms lasting over sixty minutes. Officials target Bentong, Bera, Pekan, Rompin, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat, Sepang, Putrajaya, Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin districts.
Recent severe weather struck the capital three days earlier around 4pm on September 22. That afternoon storm toppled trees throughout Kuala Lumpur and damaged vehicles while disrupting traffic patterns. Social media users shared videos capturing debris...
Malaysia advances to the second development stage of 5G broadcasting technology, following the completion of two years of initial research and industry collaboration. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission leads this phase to demonstrate the practical implementation of one-way content transmission through 5G networks. Broadcasting corporations can deliver content directly to mobile devices without requiring traditional internet connections through the allocation of Ultra High Frequency spectrum. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the government is exploring this broadcasting complement method.
Technical trials using commercial devices reveal persistent challenges with system stability and connection...
A recently constructed embankment gave way less than four weeks after authorities permitted public access. The infrastructure failure affected Jalan T145 Mengabang Telipot–Batu Rakit near Kampung Tanjung Batu Rakit during calm evening conditions. Officials had opened the route to traffic by late August, despite incomplete construction work. Local residents expressed concerns about the premature opening of the roadway.
The Public Works Department began investigating the structural collapse that occurred without severe weather conditions. Villagers fear additional deterioration as the monsoon season approaches in October. Police confirmed zero injuries resulted from the nighttime incident. Authorities attribute the failure to underground...
Malaysia approved creating a National Technical and Vocational Education Commission during the second National TVET Council meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced this decision would strengthen institutional oversight and coordination. The commission functions as the primary regulatory authority for technical education across the nation. Officials designed this body to formulate policies and monitor institutional performance.
The new commission oversees student registration processes and evaluates program effectiveness. Government leaders position technical education as a mainstream pathway rather than an alternative option. Student enrollment rose from 175,780 participants in 2023 to 212,022 students during 2024...
Rescue teams recovered the remains of Andi Abdul Ghani Kadir at 11:25am along a riverbank in Kampung Batu Putih, Kinabatangan. The 41-year-old editor worked on the popular animated film Ejen Ali before his death. Emergency responders located his body near the area where witnesses last observed him on Tuesday evening. Search operations had resumed that morning after darkness forced crews to halt their efforts the previous day.
The tragedy began when Andi and his 33-year-old wife traveled by automobile from Tawau toward Kota Kinabalu. Their vehicle left the roadway after his wife lost control while driving. Andi stepped out from the car and walked toward the Kampung Batu Putih bridge before disappearing. Fire department personnel...
A 24-year-old university student paid a RM10,000 fine after admitting guilt for posting inappropriate content online. Muhammad Aidil Akmal Azhar faced charges under the Communications and Multimedia Act for uploading offensive material through his X social media account. The Sessions Court judge offered him four months imprisonment as an alternative, which he avoided by settling the penalty immediately. Digital evidence from Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission investigators confirmed his involvement in the March 2024 incident.
Prosecutors argued that such behavior threatens national values and youth development across digital platforms. Defense lawyers requested mercy based on the defendant's clean criminal history and...
Legal representatives confirmed that judicial restrictions continue preventing public commentary on the Zara Qairina Mahathir case proceedings. The thirteen-year-old student died after being discovered unconscious at her Papar boarding school dormitory during July. Authorities initially treated the incident as sudden death before family pressure prompted an official inquest. Five classmates face charges for allegedly directing abusive language toward Zara before her death.
Defense attorney Ram Singh initiated contempt proceedings against Warisan president Shafie Apdal over recent political remarks. The Sabah Law Society and Human Rights Commission supported this legal action against the opposition leader. Sessions Court judge Elsie...
Terengganu authorities discovered commercial transport companies employing minors as drivers during recent enforcement activities. Road Transport Department officials detained a sixteen-year-old operating a commercial truck without proper licensing on Jalan Tok Adis-Cendering. The juvenile driver transported coconut shells between Kuala Terengganu and Marang alongside an underage attendant. State director Zamri Samion identified cost-cutting motives behind employers hiring teenagers despite significant public safety hazards.
Officials conducted widespread vehicle inspections from September first through twenty-fourth, examining 5,315 transport units. Enforcement teams targeted buses, trucks, rental cars, and ride-hailing vehicles...
