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Malaysia's parliament approves 2023 budget at policy stage

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s speaker of parliament declared the 2023 Budget passed at the policy stage on Thursday (Mar 9). The budget was passed with a majority voice vote. The 2023 budget is the first budget tabled by the government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the country’s → Read More

Malaysia allocates RM741 million to upgrade immigration complexes at Causeway, Second Link

One initiative under the upgrading plan includes adding 50 motorcycle lanes entering and exiting Johor. → Read More

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim scheduled to visit Singapore by end-January

A proposed state visit by Singapore President Halimah Yacob to Malaysia is also on the cards in March. → Read More

JB-Singapore RTS Link project on track to start operations by end-2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is on track to be operational by end-2026, with the foreign ministers for both Singapore and Malaysia noting the progress made in construction of the cross-border rail project. In a statement released on Monday (Jan 16) following a mee → Read More

Malaysia PM Anwar to 'hear all views' before selecting Cabinet

The Cabinet line-up will be announced as soon as possible, said Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim. → Read More

Anwar Ibrahim is Malaysia’s 10th prime minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Anwar Ibrahim will be Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister, the Istana Negara has announced. A statement issued by the palace said that the 75-year-old will be sworn in at 5pm on Thursday (Nov 24). “His Highness would also like to inform the p → Read More

Malaysia GE15: BN to take part in unity government but not one led by PN, says UMNO

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) is ready to support and take part in a unity government as mooted by the king, said the coalition's lynchpin party United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). However, the party stressed that it will not be part of a unity government led by the Perikatan Nasional (P → Read More

Malay rulers to hold special meeting on impasse over forming new government

The meeting will be held at the national palace on Thursday. → Read More

PH, BN in talks ahead of king’s deadline to submit numbers to form government

KUALA LUMPUR: Politicians from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions gathered at the Seri Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Nov 21) morning f → Read More

PH, BN in talks ahead of king’s deadline to submit numbers to form government

KUALA LUMPUR: Politicians from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions gathered at the Seri Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Monday morning (Nov 21) for reported talks ahead of the 2pm deadline. BN chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived at around 10am while PH chairman Anwar Ibr → Read More

Malaysia GE15: Ismail Sabri promises projects worth RM6 billion in Johor if BN gets elected

Among the projects that might receive funding is a widening of the North-South Expressway between Yong Peng and Johor Bahru, as well as a rapid bus system in the Iskandar region. → Read More

Explosion at Petronas oil refinery in Johor after fire breaks out, no injuries reported

KOTA TINGGI: An explosion occurred at a Petronas oil refinery in Kota Tinggi, Johor, after a fire broke out on Thursday (Oct 27). The Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation (PRPC) issued a statement on the incident, confirming that "a fire and explosion" occurred at 3.40pm at one of the inter → Read More

More fresh faces as PKR, DAP begin to unveil Malaysia GE15 candidates

Among the candidates unveiled by PKR was Nik Omar, son of the late PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat. → Read More

Anwar Ibrahim to contest in Perak in upcoming Malaysia General Election

In launching its election manifesto, Pakatan Harapan vowed to eradicate corruption in government and help the people who are facing higher cost of living due to rising inflation. → Read More

Driver taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident along Woodlands Causeway

The injured driver was trapped in a car and had to be rescued by firefighters. → Read More

Some in Malaysia’s flood-prone areas question move to hold election during the monsoon

Opposition politicians have highlighted potential logistical issues, including polling facilities being forced to double up as flood relief centres on election day. → Read More

5 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2023 budget

Malaysia unveiled a leaner budget for 2023 amid an uncertain global environment and expected slow growth. → Read More

2-year-old toddler dies after falling from baby chair in Johor Bahru restaurant

JOHOR BAHRU: A two-year-old Malaysian boy died after falling from a baby chair in an accident at a restaurant in Taman Sutera, Johor Bahru on Tuesday afternoon (Oct 4). In a statement released on Tuesday, Johor Bahru North’s deputy officer in charge of the police district Superintendent Fariz Ammar → Read More

Decision on decriminalising suicide attempts in Malaysia lies with Cabinet: Khairy

Support from the police and Ministry of Home Affairs are also crucial before the matter can be tabled in parliament, said the health minister. → Read More

Malaysia central bank announces new measures to combat financial scams

Measures include more secure forms of user authentication and a cooling-off period for first-time online registrations. → Read More