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Malaysian authorities direct social media companies to establish electronic identity verification systems using official documents like MyKad and passports. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated this measure will combat online fraud while blocking children under thirteen from creating...

Malaysia's Health Ministry targets electronic cigarette prohibition by mid-2026 through systematic implementation phases. Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed the government's dedication to eliminating vape sales despite multiple considerations affecting the timeline. Officials prepare Cabinet...

A 41-year-old deputy superintendent entered innocent pleas at Sessions Court regarding accusations of ignoring asset disclosure requirements. Mohd Shahril Abu Bakar faces prosecution under Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission legislation for allegedly withholding information about various...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kelantan Immigration authorities apprehended eleven Myanmar citizens during a week-long enforcement sweep in Pasir Puteh district. The operation targeted the Selising area through intelligence-led activities that immigration officials conducted from Tuesday through the current week. State...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim conducted a royal audience with Sultan Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku. The session covered the upcoming Budi Madani RON95 fuel program launch and subsidy restructuring plans. Malaysia's King received updates about government measures addressing rising...

Johor achieved Southeast Asia's fastest data center expansion through strategic government initiatives and comprehensive planning frameworks. The state's total capacity reached 5.8 gigawatts by the second quarter of 2025, representing almost double the previous year's figures. Knight Frank's...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim introduced durian to international delegates at the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting gala dinner. The Malaysian leader drew comparisons between the polarizing fruit and blue cheese while addressing economic ministers and dialogue partners. Anwar emphasized that...

Malaysian Red Crescent appeals to regional humanitarian leaders for unified Gaza support efforts. The organization seeks international pressure for ceasefire agreements and increased funding assistance. National chairman Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz addressed attacks against humanitarian workers...

Johor authorities expand intervention programs as elephant encounters with humans surge across three years. Wildlife conflict reports jumped from 103 cases during 2020 to 253 incidents by last year. Kluang district experiences the most frequent complaints among affected areas. State officials...

A 12-year-old boy died after drowning at Pantai Puteri during a swimming trip with two companions. Mohammad Wafiy Adrian Mohd Ridzuan's body was recovered 150 metres from his last known location at 9:40 PM. Emergency responders received the distress call at 6:33 PM and reached the beach within...

Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan begins his diplomatic mission to the 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York through Sunday. Malaysia's Foreign Minister delivers the nation's statement during Sunday's General Debate at 5am Malaysian time. The minister conducts bilateral discussions...