Day: August 22, 2026

Malaysia, Indonesia Have Potential To Spark New Islamic Civilisation Renaissance – Zulkifli

JAKARTA, August 22 2026– Malaysia and Indonesia have great potential of sparking a new renaissance of Islamic civilisation in the modern era, particularly through their intellectual strengths and cooperation in the Nusantara region. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the potential could be harnessed through knowledge, expertise and […]

Man Suffers Burns, Hotel Restaurant Destroyed In Semporna Fire

SEMPORNA, August 222026– A man suffered burns to his arm while a hotel restaurant here was completely destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Semporna Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Zainal Sinsian said the victim was taken to Semporna Hospital by the hotel management for treatment, while the fire also damaged about 20 per cent […]

El Nino Impact on Palm Oil Yield Expected to Take Several Months

SEREMBAN 22 August 2026: The impact of the El Nino phenomenon on commodity crop yields, particularly palm oil, is not expected to be immediate and could only become evident several months after the weather event occurs. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad said the effects of prolonged hot and dry weather on oil […]

Sarawak polls could come ‘very soon’, says PBB Women’s Wing

KUALA LUMPUR August 22  2026: The Sarawak state election could be held “very soon”, according to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women’s Wing chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Fatimah, who is also Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, said preparations for the election were already being carried out, although the final decision on […]

Online Foreign Worker Applications To Improve Governance, Efficiency – Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, August 22 (B2026 — The transition from manual submissions to an online platform for foreign worker applications is a positive step towards improving transparency, governance and efficiency, according to industry groups. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) president Jacob Lee Chor Kok said the shift followed the full implementation of the new application process […]

Terengganu Women’s Track Cyclists Break National Record Twice, Win Team Pursuit Gold

The Terengganu cycling team displays the gold medal won in the women’s team pursuit final against Johor at the 2026 Selangor Malaysia Games (SUKMA) at the National Velodrome. NILAI, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Terengganu women’s track cyclists struck gold and broke the national record twice in the team pursuit event at the 2026 Malaysia Games […]

Diesel Subsidy Improvements To Be Announced Within A Month – Armizan

PAPAR, August 22 (Be2026– The Federal government is expected to announce improvements to the diesel subsidy mechanism in less than a month, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is optimistic that the announcement could be made earlier […]

Anwar: ALC-27 Achieves Objective, Strengthens Malaysia-Brunei Ties, Strategic Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, AugUST 22 2026 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the 27th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC-27) as having achieved its main objective of strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and strategic cooperation between the two countries. In a Facebook post today, Anwar said the special relationship between Malaysia and Brunei would continue to […]

JAIS To Tighten Religious School Teachers’ Screening To Ensure Student Safety

SHAH ALAM, August 22 2026 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is in the process of formulating measures and guidelines to curb misconduct involving sexual offences in religious schools. JAIS director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said discussions were currently underway with the School Registration Committee, with one of the proposals involving a more stringent […]