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Starting school at six: How Malaysia stacks up against its neighbours

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- Malaysian children may soon begin formal schooling at six years old instead of seven, after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested lowering the entry age to bring t... Read More


Anthony Loke says police will use existing laws to tackle cable theft, no parliamentary action needed

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 20 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 - Transport Minister Anthony Loke said cable theft is a top priority, but there is no need to bring the matter to Parliament as enforcement will be carrie... Read More


Loke: Free 24-hour Thaipusam train service for Batu Caves festivities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony ... Read More


Free Thaipusam train rides as KTMB boosts frequencies, adds ETS services for CNY and Raya

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony ... Read More


MACC: Millions in cash, gold, luxury goods seized in defence procurement probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 15 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized over millions in cash, gold, and luxury goods and frozen more than tens of millions in company accounts in the inves... Read More


What is MyDigital ID and MyNIISe - and why Malaysians now need both to travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- Cross-border travel for Malaysians, and entry into Malaysia for foreign visitors, could soon be handled more efficiently through a single mobile application as the country ste... Read More


From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia's 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Malaysia's sporting year reached unprecedented heights in 2025, led by a historic badminton world championship title in mixed doubles before an astonishing surge in wushu, swi... Read More


Malaysia's viral moments in 2025 - the good, the bad and the bizarre

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 24 -- A video that appeared to mock a sacred Hindu ritual thrust three of Malaysia's most recognisable radio personalities into the centre of a national reckoning this year, setting... Read More


MEF backs 24-hour Socso coverage, but urges Putrajaya to resolve tax refund delays

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed Putrajaya's move to extend Socso protection to 24 hours but cautioned that any additional costs must not be shifted onto c... Read More


Two-thirds of employers bracing for medical premium surge in 2026, MEF survey shows

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Nearly seven in 10 companies expect medical insurance costs to rise in 2026, with many already struggling to maintain existing benefits as premiums continue to climb, the Malay... Read More