Day: May 14, 2026

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast In Eight States Until Early Morning – MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14– MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for eight states until 1.30 am tomorrow, involving Kedah (Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu) and Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim). Similar weather conditions are also forecast in Kelantan involving Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh, […]

KUSKOP Stepping Up Efforts To Empower Hawkers, Petty Traders – Sim

GEORGE TOWN, May 14 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) is intensifying efforts to help petty traders and hawkers improve their business management capabilities so that they can benefit from the various policies and financing facilities provided. Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said the effort was being implemented through agencies […]

MAIWP Launches 2026-2030 Strategic Plan With AI Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14–The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) today launched the MAIWP Strategic Plan 2026-2030, which will integrate the use of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the use of AI technology aimed to strengthen the profiling process of β€˜asnaf’ (zakat […]

Ombudsman To Plug Whistleblower Identity Leaks Through Centralised System

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The proposed Malaysian Ombudsman is expected to serve as the main mechanism to strengthen whistleblower protection, including preventing leaks of complainants’ identities through a centralised complaint management system under a single agency Principal assistant director, Policy & Research Section, Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU, JPM) Dr Nur Faiza […]

Pasir Gudang Highway Upgrade Project Reaches 83 Per Cent Progress – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, 14 May– The project to upgrade the Pasir Gudang Highway (FT17) from four to six lanes has reached 83 per cent progress, with a 6.4-kilometre (km) section already open to motorists. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the upgrade project, covering a 10km stretch from the Bandar Seri Alam/Taman Rinting intersection […]

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KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Mei 2026 – Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ), CP Datuk M. Kumar A/L S. Muthuvelu telah menyempurnakan Majlis Penutupan β€œNational Weapons Training; Countering Weapons Smuggling in South East Asia” yang berlangsung petang tadi. Program ini dianjurkan hasil inisiatif INTERPOL General Secretariat, Lyon bersama US Department of Energy (DoE) bagi memperkukuh usaha membanteras […]

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PhotonPay Completes its First Live Agentic Payment Together with Mastercard

HONG KONG, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PhotonPay, a next-generation financial operating system, today announced a milestone in agentic transaction together with Mastercard, marking a significant step in the exploration of AI-driven financial infrastructure in Hong Kong. In a live operational demonstration, a PhotonPay tokenized card was securely provisioned for use by an AI agent, […]

PM Anwar To Make Special Announcements For Youth At HBN 2026 Tomorrow

REMBAU, May 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several special announcements for youths during the National Youth Day (HBN) 2026 celebration at X Park Sendayan tomorrow. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the Prime Minister is scheduled to officiate the three-day programme themed β€˜Empowering MADANI Youth’ at 9 am. "Several initiatives would also be launched during the celebration, including the Youth Development Action Plan involving all ministries, which had been discussed at the Cabinet Committee on Youth and Sports Development," he told reporters here, today. He said youths were urged to come in large numbers tomorrow morning as HBN would also be held in stages according to states and districts throughout Malaysia, with a target of 4.3 million participations through various programmes implemented nationwide. According to him, this year’s celebration would feature five main segments, comprising job creation and employment opportunities, leadership, volunteerism and internationalisation, active Malaysia, innovation and digital, as well as culture, arts and music. Earlier, Mohammed Taufiq officiated the closing ceremony and prize presentation for the 38th Institute of Youth and Sports Skills Training (ILKBS) sports championship held at the National Youth Advanced Skills Institute Chembong (IKTBN Chembong) here. In his speech at the event, he said his ministry is committed to ensuring that the talents of more than 12,000 IKTBN students nationwide would continue to be empowered and fully utilised, while strengthening their career marketability after graduation. β€œThey are the future TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) assets of the country. Looking at current developments, job opportunities are no longer focused solely on those who excel academically, but skills-based fields are becoming increasingly important and must also be mastered. "We aim for the talents of these students not only to be focused on the local industry, but also to become sought after internationally. Currently, the graduate employability rate among these students has reached 97 per cent,” he added. -- BERNAMA

REMBAU, May 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several special announcements for youths during the National Youth Day (HBN) 2026 celebration at X Park Sendayan tomorrow. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the Prime Minister is scheduled to officiate the three-day programme themed β€˜Empowering […]