Malaysia
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
-
ECB President Lagarde warns Europe risks falling behind in AI amid economic challenges
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to remove market barriers to scale AI, citing economic and geopolitical challenges.
-
Alliance for a Safe Community urges review of hiking SOPs amid rising incidents in Malaysia
The Alliance for a Safe Community calls for urgent reform of hiking safety procedures as incidents of missing and injured hikers rise nationwide.
-
Penang seeks federal approval for International Financial Centre in 2027 Budget
Penang government is pushing for federal commitment to establish the Penang International Financial Centre in the 2027 Budget.
-
Police Investigate Teacher Over Forcing 7-Year-Old to Drink Chilli-Laced Water in Kluang
Police are investigating a teacher accused of forcing a 7-year-old boy to drink chilli-laced water at a Kluang childcare centre in May.
-
MARA reviews MRSM student outing rules after two students go missing for four days
MARA is reviewing MRSM outing procedures after two Form Four students from MRSM Alor Gajah went missing for four days in August.
-
Shahrir Samad sues former AG Tommy Thomas over alleged malicious prosecution
Tan Sri Shahrir Samad filed a civil suit today against former Attorney General Tommy Thomas and others, alleging malicious prosecution and wrongful arrest.
-
Malaysia raises unsubsidised petrol and diesel prices by 10-20 sen per litre from August 20
Malaysia will increase retail prices for unsubsidised petrol and diesel by up to 20 sen per litre starting August 20.
-
Dr Jeswant Dillon becomes first Malaysian elected to American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Professor Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon was elected in May 2026 as the first Malaysian member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
-
Japanese Banks Post Record High Additional Tier 1 Bond Issuance in 2026
Japan’s major banks are issuing a record volume of Additional Tier 1 bonds in 2026 to meet rising capital requirements.
-
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim honors street sweeper M. Kavita for raising five successful children
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to street sweeper M. Kavita for her dedication raising five accomplished children over 12 years of work.
-
Immigration lorry crash in Kuala Lumpur kills father and two daughters, injures wife
An Immigration Department lorry ran a red light and struck a family of pedestrians in Kuala Lumpur, killing three and seriously injuring one.
-
US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye over investigations
The US government sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from US entry and financial transactions.
-
Malaysia’s Securities Commission awaits government decision on regulating Tabung Haji investments
The Securities Commission Malaysia stands ready to regulate Tabung Haji's investments if assigned by the government, officials said on August 19.
-
Malaysia to repeal Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, introduce new higher education law
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia will fully repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 and replace it with new legislation focused on university governance.
-
Malaysia reviews RM1,700 minimum wage amid rising living costs
Malaysia’s government is reviewing the RM1,700 monthly minimum wage to assess its adequacy against changing economic and living conditions.
-
Charges to be filed over death of stray dog Rocky during Port Klang operation
Selangor police will file charges tomorrow against individuals linked to the death of stray dog Rocky during a July operation in Port Klang.
-
MACC closed 2021 corruption investigations into former minister Xavier Jayakumar in 2024
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission closed corruption probes into ex-minister Xavier Jayakumar in 2024 due to lack of evidence.
-
Former UBB CEO Razlan Raghazli charged with RM139.89 million cheating in Sessions Court
Razlan Raghazli, ex-CEO of UBB Investment Bank, was charged with cheating RM139.89 million and pleaded not guilty today.
-
Nilai private university CFO pleads not guilty to RM6.56 million criminal breach of trust charge
Noraini Aripin pleaded not guilty to criminal breach of trust involving RM6.56 million at a Nilai private university in Sessions Court Seremban today.
-
Dutch Lady Q2 Net Profit Rises 63% to RM38.2 Million, Highest in Five Years
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd reported a 63.2% surge in Q2 net profit to RM38.2 million on strong sales and improved efficiency.
-
PM Anwar orders probe after fatal Immigration truck crash kills 3 in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered an immediate investigation into a crash involving an Immigration truck that killed a man and his two daughters in Kuala Lumpur early today.
-
Unhealthy Air Quality Recorded in Johan Setia and Five Sarawak Areas Amid Moderate Levels Nationwide
Johan Setia and five Sarawak areas recorded unhealthy air quality while 58 areas nationwide showed moderate levels on August 17-19.
-
Malaysia's Home Minister denies mass citizenship grants to foreigners
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution denied claims that Malaysia granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals, labeling the reports false.
-
Malaysian Media Council clarifies role as self-regulatory body, not government agency
The Malaysian Media Council clarified that it is a self-regulatory body for the media industry, not a government enforcement agency, addressing widespread confusion over its role.