Indonesia Urged to Take Action on Cross-Border Haze
JAKARTA, Oct 29 – Indonesia has been urged to take stronger action to prevent forest fires and reduce cross-border haze. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, said the country should respond to criticism with clear action. He said Malaysia and Singapore had raised concerns about transboundary haze. Therefore, Indonesia should treat […]
Malaysia Calls for Stronger ASEAN Cooperation on Disaster Response
KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — Malaysia has called on ASEAN member states to strengthen regional cooperation and improve their ability to respond to disasters and other emergencies. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said countries in the region must work together to address increasingly complex threats. He stressed that no country, regardless of […]
Ramanan: Zetrix AI Issue a Matter of Corporate Governance, Not Misappropriation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22: The issues surrounding Zetrix AI Bhd are related to corporate governance rather than misappropriation, says PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, accusing Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli of sensationalising the matter. Speaking to reporters after a ministry event here on Thursday, Ramanan described Zetrix as a “double-A company”, drawing comparisons with companies […]
Akmal Hints at Contesting Another Seat in Melaka State Polls
MELAKA, October 14 2026— Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has hinted that he may not defend the Merlimau state seat in the upcoming Melaka state election, suggesting that he could contest in another constituency instead. Akmal raised the possibility in a Facebook post, thanking the people of Merlimau for their support and asking […]
My50 Pass to Continue, MyKomuter50 to Be Introduced Under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue the My50 travel pass and introduce a new MyKomuter50 pass under Budget 2027 to ease public transport costs for Malaysians. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the My50 pass would continue benefiting 300,000 users of Prasarana’s bus and rail services in the Klang Valley. Meanwhile, the new MyKomuter50 pass is […]
RM935 Million Allocated for Tourism and Culture Under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM935 million for tourism and cultural initiatives under Budget 2027 as Malaysia extends its Visit Malaysia campaign into next year. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation would support tourism industry players, improve tourism facilities and promote the country’s cultural heritage. The funding includes incentive grants for industry players […]
RM8 Billion for TVET to Boost Youth Employability
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM8 billion for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes across ministries under Budget 2027 to strengthen skills development and improve youth employability. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahimin tabling Budget 2027 said the government would focus on equipping young Malaysians with industry-relevant skills and preparing them for employment in […]
Mitra Allocation Increased to RM150 Million for 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The allocation for the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) will be increased to RM150 million in 2027, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced. Anwar said the additional funding would focus on expanding training and employment opportunities for Indian youths, particularly in high-demand fields such as industrial automation, technology and aircraft maintenance. The allocation represents […]
AKPS to Receive RM490 Million Under Budget 2027
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) will receive an allocation of RM490 million under Budget 2027 to strengthen border security and screening measures. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation forms part of the RM7.1 billion set aside for the Home Ministry. He said security screening at all airports would be […]
AI-Powered App to Help Malaysians Detect Scams Under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Scam Response Centre will develop an artificial intelligence-powered application to help the public identify suspicious phone numbers, bank accounts and links before conducting transactions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative was part of the government’s efforts to detect scams and cybercrime at an earlier stage. Tabling Budget 2027, Anwar also […]