Eastern Model Must Uphold Moral, Cultural Values While Embracing Openness – Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 2026 Malaysia’s development model should draw strength from Eastern values without being confined to neoconservative thinking, while remaining open to change and new ideas, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said this approach was particularly important for the development of the country’s arts and film industry, which required creative […]
PDRM Beef Up Border Control Following Series Of Attacks In Southern Thailand
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 2026 Police have stepped up security preparedness at the Malaysia-Thailand border following a series of explosions and attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, southern Thailand, with the areas remaining under control. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the measures included […]
Police Urge Public To Use VSP Application To Report Crime, Viral Incidents
SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 2026 The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has urged the public to optimise the use of the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application to channel information on crime or viral incidents faster and more safely, rather than posting them on social media. Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) director Datuk Noor […]
Immigration Busts Prostitution Ring Generating RM540,000 Income
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 2026 The Immigration Department has busted a suspected organised prostitution syndicate believed to have operated for about a year and generated an estimated RM540,000 in income in raids at three locations around Seremban yesterday. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation, which began at 2 pm, led to the arrest of […]
Police Tighten Border Security, Urge Public To Avoid South Thailand
MELAKA, Aug 24 2026 Police have stepped up security along the Malaysia-Thailand border following more than 50 bombings, arson attacks on local government offices and tyre-burning reported in three provinces of southern Thailand last Saturday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail also urged the public to stay away from the conflict zones, citing […]
PM Anwar To Deliver National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ On Aug 30
PUTRAJAYA: Aug 24 2026 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the 2026 National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ on Aug 30, conveying the MADANI Government’s aspirations and hopes on embracing the spirit of independence and fostering patriotism among Malaysians. The event, organised by the National Unity Ministry, will be held at Dataran Merdeka, with programmes […]
Education Minister Heads List Of Melaka Award Recipients
MELAKA, Aug 24 2026 Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek led the list of 1,328 recipients of awards in conjunction with the 77th Birthday of the Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam today. Fadhlina received the Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka (D.G.S.M) which carries the title of Datuk Seri. Also receiving the same title […]
imin Pursues White-Label Partnerships to Expand into Japan, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
SEOUL, South Korea, August. 24, 2026 2026– Twave (CSO Hyunmin Song), the company behind the social fintech platform imin, is accelerating its push into global markets, holding discussions with local financial groups and digital banks in major Asian markets including Japan and Taiwan on white-label partnerships. Speaking at the ASEAN Tech Summit 2026, Song said, “We […]
Colgate-Palmolive elevates Prabha Narasimhan to EVP – Marketing, Asia-Pacific
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 21, 2026 — Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has been elevated to the role of Executive Vice President – Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division, Colgate-Palmolive, effective close of business hours on 27 September, 2026. During Prabha Narasimhan’s four-year tenure at the helm of Colgate-Palmolive India, she steered the […]
Asia’s Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026 — From September to October, top athletes from 45 countries will compete at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, held mainly around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Nagoya is a major city ranking just behind Tokyo and Osaka, offering visitors everything from history and anime pilgrimage sites to incredible food and cutting-edge shopping […]