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Malaysia's unsold completed homes rise 8.6pc in H1 2026, but market is resilient, says Finance Minister II

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- More completed homes and serviced apartments were left unsold in the first half of 2026 compared with the preceding six months, according to the Property Market Report for the... Read More


Explainer: How much leeway do emergency vehicles have on Malaysian roads, and what traffic rules are non-negotiable?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Giving way to emergency vehicles is one of the first traffic rules we learn, long before we get behind the wheel. But while sirens and flashing beacons signal that other road... Read More


UUCA explained: Malaysia's 55-year-old campus control law and the repeal now on the table

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- The Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) is set to be repealed, marking the end of a contentious 55-year legal era that defined, and often stifled, student act... Read More


Explainer: What makes a by-election necessary in Malaysia, and when it is not?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 18 -- The Election Commission (EC) has said there will not be a by-election held in the Subang parliamentary constituency following its incumbent Wong Chen's resignation. A similar... Read More


When neutrality pays: How Malaysia is navigating the global fuel crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- With no end in sight, the war between the United States and Iran has left countries scrambling to shore up their fuel supplies and secure alternative sources of energy. The S... Read More


TNG eWallet users just a click away from mental health support with Ziloy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- TNG eWallet app will now feature a mental health telemedicine platform called Mindcare by Ziloy, making mental health resources more accessible for millions of Malaysians. TN... Read More


Explainer: Trump's new 10pc tariffs on Malaysia, what's exempted and what comes next

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 -- US President Donald Trump introduced fresh tariffs against Malaysia and dozens of other trading partners, just five months after the US Supreme Court quashed his earlier unila... Read More


How supercop Paul Kiong triggered mass defections of communists inside Perak's jungles, while cheating death for six years

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- At 82, Ipoh-born Datuk Paul Kiong still prides himself as a sharp judge of character, a trait that served him well when leading a high-stakes double life amid communist fighte... Read More


Not just an exhibition: Malaysia eyes boosting local defence capacity and literacy through LIMA'27

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Malaysia seeks to leverage the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2027 (LIMA'27) to develop domestic defence capabilities and human capital to ad... Read More


As Malaysia nears zero hardcore poverty, economists say it should be viewed as a milestone and not a destination

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Buoyed by Malaysia's strong economic performance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced last year that his administration would fully end hardcore poverty in the co... Read More