Malaysia, Vietnam To Further Strengthen Defence Partnership – Mohamed Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, August 5 2026) — Malaysia and Vietnam are committed to strengthening their defence partnership, including by expanding cooperation in maritime security, capability development, technology and the defence industry. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was among the topics discussed during his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng […]
35 To 40 MPs Express Interest In Debate On Th RCI Report – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, August 5 2026 — Some 35 to 40 Members of Parliament have expressed their readiness and interest in taking part in a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to debate the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. The MADANI government spokesperson said the […]
35 To 40 MPs Express Interest In Debate On Th RCI Report – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, August 52026 — Some 35 to 40 Members of Parliament have expressed their readiness and interest in taking part in a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to debate the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. The MADANI government spokesperson said the special […]
Communications Minister and Unity Government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil during the weekly Cabinet press conference at the Menara Komunikasi today.
PUTRAJAYA, August 5 2026– Social media platform operators have been given time to align their internal mechanisms to ensure that the removal of high-risk content involving scams and online gambling is carried out automatically. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said platform operators have expressed their readiness to comply with the requirements of the Child […]
MACC remands three more over alleged RM450,000 misuse of penalty payments
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured a five-day remand order against three more individuals over the alleged misappropriation of approximately RM450,000 involving Notice of Penalty (NOP) charges linked to a property company subsidiary of a statutory body. The suspects, all men in their 50s, comprise a deputy general manager for […]
Deputy minister: Security laws must protect safety without undermining human rights
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s national security must be balanced with the protection of human rights and the rule of law, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said today. He said legal reforms should ensure national security is safeguarded without compromising constitutional rights, adding […]
MOH Adopts Tailored Approach to Upgrade Rural Health Facilities in Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is adopting a tailored approach to upgrading healthcare facilities in the interior of Sabah and Sarawak by taking into account the unique geographical challenges and healthcare needs of each community. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said every rural health clinic faces different constraints, […]
Agoda and GSTC Expand Sustainable Tourism Academy to South Korea with Korean Language Support
SEOUL, August 5 — Digital travel platform Agoda and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have expanded the Sustainable Tourism Academy to South Korea with full Korean language support, marking the programme’s first anniversary. The academy has surpassed 3,000 registered users and has trained more than 3,500 hospitality professionals through digital and in-person programmes, helping […]
Strong Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Rocks Mindanao, Philippines
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 2026 — A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck Mindanao, the Philippines, at 12.14 pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the earthquake was centred at 5.2 degrees North and 125.4 degrees East, about 159 km southeast of Koronadal City, the Philippines. “The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, […]
KPWKM Warns Suppliers Against Fake Orders, Says Procurement Only Through ePerolehan
PUTRAJAYA, August 5 2026- The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has stressed that all ministry procurement matters are carried out solely through government orders via the ePerolehan system, and that it has never asked suppliers to make any payments to secure contracts or confirm orders. The ministry said all procurement matters are handled […]