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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


From RM85 to RM30: Government picks up the health check tab for truckers to keep roads safe

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Effective July 1, commercial vehicle drivers in Malaysia will be eligible for a subsidised medical examination when they renew their vocational licence annually. Currently, d... Read More


An agenda for all: Malaysia taps homegrown strengths, human capital under new defence roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen its defence diplomacy, modernise its military fleet and develop homegrown defence capabilities under the National Defence Strategic Plan (... Read More


AirAsia says fares to drop once fuel prices stabilise, eyes one billion passengers by end of 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- AirAsia Group has said it will reduce airfares once fuel prices drop and stabilise as tensions begin easing in the Middle East. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Bo Linga... Read More


Nothing comes free: Study finds only 34pc of Malaysian content creators file income tax, many don't think to declare gifts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- Almost 45 per cent of nearly 500 content creators surveyed were unaware that free products, gifts, hotel stays and vouchers received to produce content are classified as taxab... Read More


Geng Suka Bersih: Malaysian writer turns PPR litter problem into art, then into a cleanliness revolution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- When Hatta Midy first moved to the Kg Baru Hicom People's Housing Project (PPR) in 2010, the Sekinchan-born writer sought nothing more than a quiet sanctuary to live, eat, and... Read More


Malaysia to pursue compensation over cancelled missile deal as Norwegian firm seeks talks

Kuala Lampur, June 9 -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 - Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is seeking to negotiate with Malaysia after the latter pressed Norway to expedite compensation for a... Read More


How Malaysia's National Heritage Act protects historical buildings - and why it may need more teeth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 -- Malaysia is home to a treasure trove of heritage sites that stand as lasting reminders of the country's history, but conserving these centuries-old buildings is not as simple a... Read More


Seven parties, one community: Why the Indian Malaysian vote could swing or stay home in GE16

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 -- Ethnic Indian voters, long seen as a crucial swing bloc in Malaysia's tightest electoral contests, could play a muted but potentially decisive role in the 16th general election... Read More