Malaysia Launches Cyber Force Nucleus Team to Strengthen Digital Defence
LUMUT, September 19 2026, Malaysia has launched the Cyber Force Nucleus Team as an initial step towards establishing the Cyber Force as the fourth branch of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), with full operations targeted by 2030. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the team would assess and coordinate key aspects of the […]
SIP Benefits Enhanced, Contributors Can Receive Up to RM25,000 in Support
PETALING JAYA, September 19 2026, The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) is enhancing benefits under the Employment Insurance System (SIP), allowing contributors to receive up to RM25,000 in total support and protection per person from Oct 1. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the enhancements include increasing the Early Re-employment Allowance from 25 per […]
Melaka PH, Bersatu in Talks to Form ‘PH Plus’ for State Election
MELAKA, September 19 2026, Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka is in talks with parties that share similar political aspirations, including Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), to establish a “PH Plus” collaboration for the upcoming Melaka State Election. Melaka PH chairman Datuk Seri Adly Zahari said the negotiations were being conducted in line with decisions made by […]
Malaysia, Australia strengthen defence ties with new strategic committee
KUALA LUMPUR, September 19 2026, Malaysia and Australia have agreed to establish a Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) to strengthen practical cooperation and further elevate their bilateral defence partnership. The agreement was reached during the sixth Australia-Malaysia High-Level Committee (HLC) Meeting in Geelong, Australia, co-chaired by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Australian Deputy […]
Police, MCMC urged to probe video allegedly insulting Rukun Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, September 18 2026, The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been urged to investigate a performance video allegedly containing elements insulting the Malay Rulers, Malaysia and the Rukun Negara. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said appropriate action should be taken if the investigation finds that […]
Contractor loses RM144,781 in cryptocurrency investment scam
KUALA TERENGGANU, September 19 2026, A construction contractor lost RM144,781.21 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam allegedly promoted by a woman he met on TikTok. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 59-year-old man was introduced to the investment scheme in early August by a woman claiming to be […]