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Nancy Shukri: Ministry reviewing Destitute Persons Act, may introduce new law for homelessness

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is reviewing the Destitute Persons Act 1977 to ensure the law remains relevant in addressing homelessness and vulnerable... Read More


Home minister says 78 Rohingya granted refugee status, 25 eligible for work under DPP pilot scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- A total of 78 Myanmar nationals of Rohingya ethnicity have been granted refugee status under Malaysia's new Refugee Registration Document (DPP) programme, with 25 of them ident... Read More


Miti: EV import policy revised after tax incentives end, RM200,000 CIF threshold set

Kuala Lampur, July 8 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 - The government has revised its electric vehicle (EV) import policy following the expiry of tax incentives for imported Completely Built-Up (CBU) EVs, whi... Read More


Fahmi: Putrajaya exploring agentic AI after MCMC's harmful content workload hits equivalent of 19.7 years

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is exploring the use of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commi... Read More


Smart Lane cuts highway congestion by up to 50pc, accident rates remain low, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- The Smart Lane traffic management initiative has reduced congestion on selected highways by up to 50 per cent since its implementation, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri A... Read More


Wildlife attacks, pests caused over RM1.4m in farm losses in 2025-2026, deputy minister says

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said wildlife attacks and pest infestations continue to pose a significant threat to Malaysia's agricultural ... Read More


Nearly six in 10 public university students chose STEM between 2023 and 2026, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- Public universities in Malaysia continue to build a strong pipeline of STEM talent, with more than half of students enrolling in science and technology-related programmes betwe... Read More


Dewan Rakyat passes Cybercrime Bill to strengthen enforcement and protect digital users in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Cybercrime Bill, marking a significant step in Malaysia's efforts to strengthen its legal and enforcement framework against increasingly complex... Read More


No need to rush to replace passports, says Immigration D-G as new rollout begins July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 -- Malaysians are urged not to rush to replace their existing passports as the rollout of the country's new passport begins on July 1 in phases, says Immigration director-general... Read More


Malaysia eyes AI, drones to strengthen maritime security, says deputy home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 -- Security agencies operating in Langkawi and northern Malaysia remain in a good state of readiness and are being continuously strengthened, according to Deputy Home Minister Da... Read More