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Malaysia's fuel supply steady, says Amir Hamzah, as government moves to secure extra reserves

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has assured that Malaysia's petrol and diesel supply remains sufficient, backed by local production. He said the government... Read More


Single window, single offer: What you need to know about Malaysia's new university admissions system

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 -- The country's higher education admissions process will soon see a structural overhaul under the government's proposed "single window, single offer" system. The new system wi... Read More


Lynas stays another decade: No new radioactive dump, WLP to cease by 2031

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 -- The presence of Lynas Malaysia has for more than a decade sparked debate over how Malaysia should balance high-value industrial investment with environmental safeguards. Oper... Read More


From outrage to action: How a stray named Kopi sparked an animal welfare movement in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- When a stray dog named Kopi was shot in Besut, Terengganu, in late 2023, the public outcry was immediate and intense. Videos of the incident circulated widely, social media c... Read More


'Not an act of betrayal': Minister says Lynas's 10-year licence renewal bars new radioactive waste facility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 -- The government's green light for Lynas Malaysia's 10-year operating licence renewal is not an act of betrayal. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Datuk Ch... Read More


Hannah Yeoh clears the air: Street Dakwah row was about canopies, not proselytisation materials

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Hannah Yeoh has clarified that no materials used for Street Dakwah proselytisation activity were confiscated from Multiracial Rever... Read More


Malaysia fights to protect Musang King pride as 'impostor' durians surface in China

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The government is stepping up efforts to safeguard the Musang King durian brand and protect Malaysia's ownership of the prized variety. Agriculture and Food Security Minister... Read More


'Single window, single offer' system likely to begin in 2027, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The government is targeting next year to begin implementing its proposed "single window, single offer" policy. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said th... Read More


Malaysia's AI governance Bill still taking shape, Anwar says law to cover full lifecycle, including data centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Bill is still at an early drafting stage and will undergo further engagement sessions, including scrutiny by a Parliamenta... Read More


Freehold, leasehold and squatters - what laws in Malaysia say about land ownership

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Debates over land ownership and eviction rights have intensified recently as disputes arise between long-standing occupants, registered landowners and authorities. The Kampun... Read More