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Kuala Lumpur to host landmark 47th Asean Summit, bloc's biggest since 1976

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- Malaysia is set to host the 47th Asean Summit from October 26 to 28, bringing together leaders from across South-east Asia and key dialogue partners to discuss regional cooper... Read More


Communications minister: Smooth preparations for press coverage ahead of 47th Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said preparations for press coverage of the 47th Asean Summit taking place this Saturday are going smoothly. He said as of 12 noon ... Read More


How the government plans to balance heritage, ownership rights and redevelopment in Kampung Baru and Kampung Sungai Baru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- The government has reaffirmed its commitment that any future development in Kampung Baru will preserve its cultural and socio-economic heritage. Federal Territories Minister ... Read More


Home Ministry: Legal gaps, lack of technical expertise hamper enforcement against international scam syndicates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- Despite ongoing enforcement efforts, Malaysia continues to face challenges in its fight against financial scam syndicates, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Na... Read More


Health Ministry to push Cabinet for total vape ban, foresees related health costs hitting RM400m by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- The Health Ministry (MOH) is pressing ahead with its plan for a nationwide vape ban and projects that healthcare costs for vape-related illnesses could soar to RM400 million by... Read More


Soil instability, repeated stress caused Putra Heights gas blast, says parliamentary pecial select committee

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- The April gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights that injured more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of homes was primarily caused by unstable soil conditions and repeated ... Read More


From fishing village to tech hub: What Malaysia can learn from Shenzhen's speed and Hong Kong's everyday efficiency

SHENZHEN, Sept. 23 -- Just four decades ago, Shenzhen was a quiet fishing village at the edge of southern China, just across the causeway from Hong Kong. Today, it is a global technology hub, where p... Read More


Families and activists, including Amnesty International Malaysia, ADPAN and TJC, plead for Malaysian govt intervention as loved ones face execution in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- Datchinamurthy Kataiah, who was sentenced to death, has been on death row for 15 years. He was arrested as a young man after agreeing to transport a package for about RM300,... Read More


Singapore's mandatory death penalty under fire over systemic injustices, rights groups warn

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- Singapore's use of the mandatory death penalty is facing mounting criticism, as affected families and rights groups highlight what they describe as systemic injustices, prose... Read More


Anwar: ECRL and Kuantan Port to rebalance Malaysia's economic map

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 15 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the Malaysian government's commitment to leveraging flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. This will not be... Read More