Malaysia is mourning the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, the wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who died at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, September 28, 2026. Her passing was confirmed by her son, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir. Reports […]
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The Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has issued a fresh advisory to Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia, warning them not to use the country’s 30-day visa-free entry facility as a way to look for or take up employment. The warning comes after the High Commission noticed an increase in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia […]
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Malaysia’s international education sector is becoming more than a pathway for global students to earn a qualification. It is also making a significant contribution to the country’s economy, supporting universities, local businesses and communities along the way. Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) chief executive officer Novie Tajuddin said Malaysia’s approximately 167,000 international students currently contribute […]
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Malaysia’s inflation rate edged up to 2.0 percent in May 2026, reflecting higher prices across several essential sectors, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 137.1 points in May 2026 compared with 134.4 points recorded during the same period last year. The latest figures indicate that while inflation […]
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Indonesia has urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to uphold international humanitarian law following the tragic loss of one of its peacekeeping personnel in Lebanon. The incident has sparked renewed concern about the safety of peacekeepers operating in conflict zones, where tensions continue to escalate and risks remain high. […]
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Malaysia has moved up to third place among ASEAN countries in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), marking a modest yet meaningful improvement in its fight against corruption. The latest ranking, released by Transparency International Malaysia, places the country behind only Singapore and Brunei in the region. According to the report presented by Transparency International […]
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Malaysians can now breathe easier when applying for a physical driving licence. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has officially scrapped the requirement to show proof of overseas travel, such as flight tickets, to obtain a physical driving licence card. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Transport, which highlighted the strong public adoption of […]
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Starting this year, all Malaysian university students, whether in public or private institutions, will be required to study the Federal Constitution and Malaysian history, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Currently, subjects like Bahasa Melayu and History are not compulsory at the tertiary level. However, under the revised National Education Blueprint (RPN) 2026–2035, these […]
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The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (Mita) has dismissed claims that the country’s visa-free policy is allowing foreign nationals to flood the market and harm local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Instead, the association insists that abuses of tourist visas are limited and should be dealt with through stronger enforcement rather than scrapping visitor-friendly policies. Mita […]
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The death toll from catastrophic floods across South-east Asia has risen to at least 161, as authorities rush to rescue stranded residents, restore power, reopen roads, and coordinate recovery efforts in areas still struggling with the aftermath. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have faced relentless, cyclone-fueled rain over the past week, intensified by a rare tropical […]
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