Hong Kong and Malaysia are deepening bilateral economic ties across key growth sectors including semiconductor manufacturing, according to Trade Development Council (TDC) chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang. Ma announced the strategic push on Monday while leading Hong Kong’s largest-ever business delegation to Malaysia under the government-backed “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” campaign, as reported by the … Read more
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will file a defamation lawsuit against PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man if the PAS leader fails to respond within 48 hours to a formal legal demand letter sent via email on July 30, according to Anwar’s lawyer Datuk Sankara Narayan Nair. Details of the Letter … Read more
Political cooperation between Umno and PAS in Negeri Sembilan faces mounting friction after Umno stayed silent on racially charged remarks made by Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, according to DAP lawmaker Ramkarpal Singh. Political Alliance Friction in Negeri Sembilan The working relationship between Umno and PAS in Negeri Sembilan faces … Read more
Kuala Lumpur remains a top-tier destination for international students, securing 15th place in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2027. University Strength and Graduate Demand in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur’s academic reputation continues to drive its global standing. The city climbed two places to rank eighth globally for university strength. This growth is supported by … Read more
Hyrox is a standardized global fitness race that combines eight 1km runs with eight distinct functional workout stations, including sled pushes, rowing, and wall-ball throws. The event is gaining traction in Malaysia as an accessible, goal-oriented alternative to traditional gym routines, with a major event scheduled in Kuala Lumpur this December, according to reporting by … Read more
As of May 2026, 38.3 per cent of formal active Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members aged 18 to 60 have reached the “Basic Savings” target, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. This figure represents a measurable improvement from the 35.0 per cent of members who met this threshold by May 2025. How EPF … Read more
Dengue-related deaths in Malaysia have increased by 66.7 per cent this year, while reported infections rose by 29.1 per cent. The Health Ministry (MoH) maintains the outbreak remains under control, attributing the spike to a shift in the dominant virus serotype from DENV-2 to DENV-3 and increased urbanization. Why are dengue cases and deaths rising … Read more
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Malaysia will maintain its legal pursuit of fugitive financier Jho Low, regardless of any potential presidential pardon granted by the United States. While reports suggest Low has sought clemency in the US to dismiss criminal charges related to the 1MDB scandal, the Malaysian government remains committed … Read more
Two men were arrested on Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, following a high-speed police pursuit that resulted in a four-vehicle collision, according to Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus. Officers recovered 19.63g of suspected heroin from the suspects’ vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred after the suspects attempted to evade a … Read more
Kajang police arrested a 35-year-old lorry driver on June 13 following the circulation of a viral video showing the suspect driving recklessly and making obscene gestures on the Kajang SILK Highway. According to Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, the suspect was detained at the district headquarters at 8:45 p.m. to face investigations … Read more