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Malaysia fights to protect Musang King pride as 'impostor' durians surface in China

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The government is stepping up efforts to safeguard the Musang King durian brand and protect Malaysia's ownership of the prized variety. Agriculture and Food Security Minister... Read More


'Single window, single offer' system likely to begin in 2027, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The government is targeting next year to begin implementing its proposed "single window, single offer" policy. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said th... Read More


Malaysia's AI governance Bill still taking shape, Anwar says law to cover full lifecycle, including data centres

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Bill is still at an early drafting stage and will undergo further engagement sessions, including scrutiny by a Parliamenta... Read More


Freehold, leasehold and squatters - what laws in Malaysia say about land ownership

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Debates over land ownership and eviction rights have intensified recently as disputes arise between long-standing occupants, registered landowners and authorities. The Kampun... Read More


Sosma reforms in the works: New bail rules, special court to cut long trial delays

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The government is proposing significant amendments to the Security Measures (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said these... Read More


Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The government is in the final stages of completing regulatory amendments to enable the implementation of automatic citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers... Read More


Kulasegaran says Azam Baki's shareholding disclosed to authorities, no rules capping investments for civil servants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Minister in Prime Minister's Department M. Kulasegaran has assured that shareholding involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was reported... Read More


'Second chance' law to let reformed offenders deactivate old records and rebuild their lives, says Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The Home Ministry is in the process of amending the Registration of Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 to introduce a "second chance" mechanism. Home Minister Datuk S... Read More


Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying amendments to address abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol and shift liability to the perpetrators, said Minist... Read More


Unity Minister urges calm after attempted rally over 'illegal' houses of worship

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has called for unity and peace following last night's attempted demonstration linked to "illegal" houses of worship. Emphasising... Read More