Malaysia Assures Stable Medicine Supply Amid Middle East Tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured the public that the country’s supply of medicines remains stable and under control, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the ministry, current assessments indicate that any short-term impact from the conflict is minimal. Medicine stocks at MOH healthcare facilities are […]
PM Anwar Extends Birthday Wishes To His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his congratulations in conjunction with the official birthday of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. In a Facebook post, he also offered prayers for His Majesty and the Royal Family to be blessed with Allah’s mercy and guidance, and to […]
Agoda Reveals 55% Increase in Hari Raya Accommodation Searches with Japan and China
SINGAPORE, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hari Raya approaches, digital travel platform Agoda marks a 55% month-on-month increase in accommodation searches from travelers in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore for check-ins during the festive period of 20 to 23 March 2026. Bali remains the most searched destination amongst travelers from these origins with Yogyakarta, Bandung, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo […]
LG Display becomes world’s first to mass-produce 1-120Hz laptop panel
SEOUL, South Korea, /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, today announced that it is beginning the world’s first-ever mass production of an LCD panel for laptops equipped with its Oxide 1Hz technology. The panel’s core feature is its ability to intelligently detect the usage environment. It automatically switches the refresh […]
Malaysia Joins IGWG6 Online Due To West Asia Conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia will participate in the 6th Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG6) negotiation session at the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, from today until Saturday, via an online platform due to the conflict in West Asia. The Ministry of Health (MOH), in a statement, said the participation involves collaboration with several […]
Public Urged To Reduce Outdoor Activities Due To Hot, Dry Weather In Kedah – Exco
ALOR SETAR, March 23 (Bernama) — The Kedahans have been urged to limit outdoor activities and reduce exposure to direct sunlight following the hot and dry weather currently affecting most parts of the country. State Housing, Local Government and Health Committee chairman Mansor Zakaria said that based on information from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the Padang Terap district […]
15 Heat-related Cases This Year, Including One Child Death – Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) — A total of 15 heat-related cases have been reported so far this year, including three cases of heatstroke and one death involving a child left in a vehicle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a post on his official Facebook page today, he said the current extreme heat requires […]
Klang Valley-Bound Traffic Smooth This Morning, To Pick Up After Noon
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) — Traffic on major highways heading towards the Klang Valley is smooth and under control this morning. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said the agency expects traffic to increase from noon today as people begin returning after celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri in their hometowns. “There is only slight congestion on […]
Padang Terap, Kedah Records Level Two Heatwave – MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has reported that Padang Terap in Kedah is experiencing Level Two (heatwave) conditions, with daily maximum temperatures ranging from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius. In a statement today, MetMalaysia said 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia are under Level One (alert), including the whole of Perlis, as […]