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Malaysia is getting a new e-commerce law, what could change for online shoppers?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Online shoppers could see clearer accountability for e-commerce platforms and sellers under a new law. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced when tabling Budget 2... Read More


Your MP resigned: What happens to their Malaysian constituencies?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- What happens to a Malaysian constituency when their Member of Parliament (MP) resigns? The question has become a point of discussion after four parliamentary constituencies -... Read More


Malaysia has spent decades digitising public healthcare. Why are paper records still in use?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- For a patient visiting a hospital where electronic medical records are already in use, much of the paperwork that has traditionally accompanied a trip to a government hospital... Read More


Malaysia awaits Indonesia's response on haze operation as talks continue, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Malaysia is still awaiting a response through official diplomatic channels on arrangements for its offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, Communications Minister Datuk... Read More


Art meets algorithm: Victoria Lu explores AI and human creativity at Kuala Lumpur exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- For contemporary artist Victoria Lu, also known professionally as Viki Lulu, artificial intelligence is not a threat to human creativity but a collaborator, opening up new pos... Read More


Budget 2027: Government halts public university disciplinary proceedings relating to free speech

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The government has halted disciplinary proceedings at public universities relating to freedom of speech, expression of views, public criticism and peaceful assembly with immedi... Read More


Budget 2027: Higher Education Ministry gets RM19.1bil, RM800mil for university facilities upgrades

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The Higher Education Ministry will receive RM19.1 billion under Budget 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this will include RM800 million to upgrade university... Read More


Budget 2027: School repair allocation doubles to RM2b, dilapidated schools get RM1.3b

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- School repair allocation is set to be doubled to RM2 billion next year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling the Budget 2027 in Parliament, said the allocation... Read More


Budget 2027: Govt allocates RM80b for subsidies, STR and SARA rises to RM16b

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The government expects to spend more than RM80 billion on subsidies, assistance and incentives next year. Tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib... Read More


Human rights shouldn't be a box-ticking exercise, Azalina tells businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- Malaysia must now move from policy to practice on business and human rights, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina ... Read More