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Malaysia defended citizenship approvals for seven naturalized soccer players amid international sanctions. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the National Registration Department followed constitutional requirements under Article 19(1) when processing applications. Officials...

Malaysian officials urged domestic companies to expand drone applications across defense, healthcare and agriculture sectors. Deputy Investment Minister Liew Chin Tong said practical implementation will strengthen national capabilities despite global competition from Ukraine and China. The...

Fuel stations managed orderly crowds during the first day of nationwide Budi95 subsidy implementation requiring identity verification. Station operators reported morning congestion from commuters and parents completing school runs but no significant technical problems. Manual confirmation at...

A dormitory witness testified that students confronted 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir aggressively over theft accusations the night before her death. The Form One student appeared frightened after seniors summoned her to a room and verbally attacked her using profane language about missing...

A Malaysian court has freed a former executive of a government subsidiary accused of abusing power in a contract award case. Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin ruled that prosecutors had failed to establish sufficient evidence against Mazlan Mahadi, following the testimony of 14 witnesses since March...

Malaysian workers forced to obtain Singapore driving permits for employment will qualify for domestic fuel subsidies despite lacking local licenses. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the cabinet approved benefits for citizens who commute from Johor and must convert credentials under...

Malaysia's subsidy verification platform for RON95 gasoline contains robust protections against digital attacks, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. Officials examined security vulnerabilities before deploying the Budi Madani RON95 system following Prime Minister directives on safeguarding...

Malaysia will launch its Supply Chain Intelligent Management System in December 2025 to monitor eight critical industries for vulnerabilities and disruptions. Investment Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the platform maps pharmaceutical, medical device, protective equipment...

Sabah officials celebrated Kinabatangan's designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, marking the state's second such recognition after the Crocker Range in 2014. The 413,866-hectare reserve extends 560 kilometers along the Kinabatangan River and provides habitat for 315 bird species, 127 mammals...

Transport Minister Anthony Loke defended his position on child safety seats after facing online criticism for discussing the Bukit Kajang toll plaza fatality. The minister suggested proper restraints might have saved the 12-month-old victim who was thrown from a vehicle during Saturday's...

Johor authorities plan enhanced surveillance at border petrol stations to stop foreign drivers from exploiting Malaysia's fuel subsidy program. Officials banned vehicles with non-Malaysian plates from purchasing subsidized RON95 gasoline, requiring them to buy premium RON97 instead. Station...

Police detained nine suspects between the ages of 17 and 21 following a mob assault on a driver near Puchong's Batu 13 Toll Plaza early Sunday. Officers conducted raids across Puchong and Shah Alam that resulted in the arrests and seizure of three motorcycles linked to the attack. The victim...

The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research has launched an investigation into brake failure as the suspected cause of a deadly Kajang toll plaza crash. Authorities are examining whether a mechanical malfunction or other elements contributed to the Saturday morning collision that killed a...

Malaysia continues its strong economic trajectory despite facing various obstacles, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The nation achieved 4.4 percent GDP growth over six months while maintaining inflation at 1.3 percent in August, down from 1.9 percent the previous...

Blantyre Urban District Council teachers accused human resources manager Alison Kalagho of threatening staff who complained about missing September wages. Kalagho warned 689 newly hired educators against contacting journalists after reports emerged that other districts had already compensated...

Southeast Asian trade officials want to establish a regional steel council to coordinate industry policies across member nations. Investment deputy minister Liew Chin Tong said the proposed body would address capacity management, carbon reduction targets, building standards, technical...

Malaysia expanded its fuel subsidy program to 16 million citizens after the prime minister assured middle-income groups they would maintain eligibility. The Budi Madani RON95 initiative reduces petrol costs to RM1.99 per liter from RM2.05 and permits monthly purchases up to 300 liters for...

Kelantan police chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat defended his suggestion to revise rape laws covering consensual underage sex and refused to apologize despite criticism. He told reporters the proposal reflected his personal assessment rather than any official stance and said Home Minister Saifuddin...

Malaysia's Road Transport Department plans to blacklist nearly two million drivers who have not paid traffic fines accumulated over 15 years. Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said more than 1.45 million automated camera summonses and 461,000 other violation notices remain outstanding. Offenders face...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a lecture at Oxford University after accepting an invitation from the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. The centre's board of trustees visited Seri Perdana in Putrajaya to extend the invitation during a courtesy call. Former Turkish President Abdullah...