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Young Malaysians take the lead: Nearly 90pc of housing loans under Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme go to those aged 40 and below

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Over 80,000 out of 90,779 housing loan approvals under the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) have gone to Malaysians aged 40 and below since 2008, according to Deputy Hou... Read More


Hamzah Zainudin questions RM50.8b from GLICs and statutory bodies in RM470b Budget, flags transparency concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has raised concerns over the government's RM470 billion budget, questioning whether parts of it truly constitute public spending. ... Read More


DRG rollout delayed for proper preparation, not private hospital lobbying, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad has dismissed claims that the delay in implementing the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) system was due to lobbying from private hospit... Read More


Malaysia to ink semiconductor deal with Brazil, holds talks with India as Anwar eyes Africa visit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- Malaysia is expanding its global trade reach through new semiconductor and technology partnerships with emerging economies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister... Read More


Linguists weigh in on fast-evolving slang Malaysian youth are creating online that leaves boomers scratching their heads

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- These days, chatting with Malaysian youth can feel like stepping into a live TikTok feed, confusing and packed with words you have never heard before. One viral TikTok and sud... Read More


Rehda: Property launches plunge 26pc in first half of 2025, terraced houses remain Malaysians' favourite

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 19 -- Property launches in Malaysia fell 26 per cent to 12,938 units in the first half of 2025, from 17,404 in the second half of 2024. Real Estate and Housing Developers' Associ... Read More


TRX City launches RM50,000 sculpture contest inviting bold expressions of Malaysian identity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 11 -- TRX City Sdn Bhd is hosting its first large-scale sculpture design competition, offering a RM50,000 grand prize for the winning entry. Previously, the company had organised ... Read More


PM Anwar warns neglect of history could undermine nation's cultural identity, calls for balance with technology

PUTRAJAYA, Sept. 8 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to strengthen its approach to historiography, warning that weakening reading habits and declining interest in hist... Read More


Muhyiddin: Bersatu to focus on Sabah state election, rules out cooperation with GRS

SHAH ALAM, Sept. 7 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party's main focus after its annual assembly will be preparations for the upcoming Sabah state election... Read More


No country can survive division, warns Anwar in National Day 2025 address

SERDANG, Aug. 30 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to stay vigilant against racial division, warning that no nation can survive if hatred between communities takes root. ... Read More