Category: Asia

Malaysia Climbs to Third Place in ASEAN Corruption Index 2025, Signaling Progress but Warning of Work Ahead

Malaysia Climbs to Third Place in ASEAN Corruption Index 2025, Signaling Progress but Warning of Work Ahead

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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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No More Flight Tickets Required: JPJ Ends Travel-Proof Rule for Physical Driving Licences in Malaysia

No More Flight Tickets Required: JPJ Ends Travel-Proof Rule for Physical Driving Licences in Malaysia

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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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PM Announces Mandatory Constitution and History Education for All Malaysian University Students

PM Announces Mandatory Constitution and History Education for All Malaysian University Students

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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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Tourism Body Defends Visa-Free Policy, Says Illegal Work by Tourists Is Rare and Must Be Penalized

Tourism Body Defends Visa-Free Policy, Says Illegal Work by Tourists Is Rare and Must Be Penalized

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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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South-east Asia’s Floods Turn Deadly: Deaths Top 160 as Rescuers Race to Reach Isolated Communities

South-east Asia’s Floods Turn Deadly: Deaths Top 160 as Rescuers Race to Reach Isolated Communities

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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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Malaysia Braces for Rare Tropical Storm ‘Senyar’: Updated Warnings as Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Flood Risks Loom

Malaysia Braces for Rare Tropical Storm ‘Senyar’: Updated Warnings as Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Flood Risks Loom

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Malaysia is on high alert as tropical storm Senyar, a rare system for the region, edges closer to the country’s western coastline. Detected north of Sumatra and currently located roughly 102 kilometres southwest of Lumut, Perak, the storm continues its southeastward journey through the Straits of Malacca at an estimated 24 km/h. According to the […]

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From Passports to MyDigital ID: Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Verification by Mid-2026, Says Fahmi

From Passports to MyDigital ID: Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Verification by Mid-2026, Says Fahmi

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The Malaysian government is stepping up efforts to make social media a safer space, announcing that all platforms will need to implement a digital identity verification system by mid-2026. This initiative, known as electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC), aims to enforce the minimum age of 16 for account creation, while also addressing scams and online […]

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Malaysia Posts RM0.7 Billion Services Surplus for First Time in 14 Years, Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline

Malaysia Posts RM0.7 Billion Services Surplus for First Time in 14 Years, Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline

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In a historic economic milestone, Malaysia has recorded a services sector surplus of RM0.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025—the first time the nation has seen a surplus in 14 years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the figures today in Parliament, highlighting the country’s remarkable turnaround. During the Dewan Rakyat session, responding […]

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Civil Servants No Longer Required to Wear Neckties at Work A Breath of Fresh Air for Malaysia’s Workforce

Civil Servants No Longer Required to Wear Neckties at Work: A Breath of Fresh Air for Malaysia’s Workforce

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Starting immediately, Malaysia’s public sector employees can enjoy a more relaxed dress code — neckties are no longer required during office hours or official meetings. This update was confirmed through a circular dated Oct 31, 2025, signed by JPA director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. This move aligns with the Madani Government’s commitment […]

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Peace & Prosperity Must Stand Together: Khaled Calls for Shared Security at ASEAN–China Defence Luncheon

Peace & Prosperity Must Stand Together: Khaled Calls for Shared Security at ASEAN–China Defence Luncheon

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin delivered a powerful reminder today that the future of Southeast Asia depends on unity, dignity, and shared progress. Hosting the ASEAN–China Defence Ministers’ Luncheon, he emphasised that peace and prosperity are not separate goals — they are deeply linked and must be protected together. Khaled expressed ASEAN’s appreciation […]

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