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Sarawak Can Rely On Its Strengths To Become Governance Model - Awang Tengah
KUCHING, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Sarawak can leverage on its rich resources, cultural diversity and political stability to position itself to become a sub-national model for governance in the global network, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah...
Malaysia PM To Open Global Islamic Finance Forum 2025, 13-15 Oct In KL As Industry Targets US$7.5 Trillion In Assets
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, will inaugurate the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur on 13‑15 October, as the industry eyes US$7.5 trillion in assets by 2028. The 8th edition of the forum, themed...

Selangor PAS: Betting outlets won't be shut if we take power 3 h ago ⋅ 40
Selangor PAS commissioner Ab Halim Tamuri promised that sports betting outlets in the state would not be shut down if the party takes over the state government. Addressing public concerns that the Islamist party might impose stricter religious...

Sarawak government awards cash rewards to all SOPMA 2025 medallists
KUCHING: All medal winners from the 51 events contested at the 22nd Malaysian Deaf Sports Games (SOPMA XXII) 2025 have received financial incentives from the Sarawak government. Sarawak Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Datuk...

Malaysia's worker productivity up 2.4% in 2024 - MITI
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's worker productivity increased by 2.4 per cent in 2024, with value added per worker amounting to RM99,265 compared to RM96,914 in the previous year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Deputy...

Malaysian varsity awards honourary doctorate in leadership to PM Shehbaz
'Great privilege and honour': PM Shehbaz on PhD degree. Premier reaffirms resolve to serve the nation with sincerity. Leadership a sacred trust, to be exercised with honesty: PM. KUALA LUMPUR: The International Islamic University of Malaysia...

Malaysia exports RM6.37 billion worth of durians to China from 2018 to 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia exported fresh durians and durian pulp and paste to China totalling 115,359 metric tonnes worth RM6.37 billion between 2018 and 2025. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security provided these figures based on the issuance...

Malaysia’s worker productivity up 2.4pc per worker in 2024 as govt targets fewer foreign labour
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia’s worker productivity increased by 2.4 per cent in 2024, with value added per worker amounting to RM99,265 compared to RM96,914 in the previous year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry...

Malaysia’s Gobi Partners keen in strengthening Pakistan’s digital sector
Gobi Partners on Tuesday showed keen interest in collaboration in the e-commerce and financial technologies sector in Pakistan. Gobi Partners is a leading venture capital firm with headquarters in Malaysia, focusing on investments in emerging...
Malaysia, Pakistan to deepen cooperation in food security, aviation, healthcare
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia will continue to deepen its cooperation with Pakistan in several key sectors, including food security, aviation, healthcare and cybersecurity, the leaders of both countries said. Cooperation between the...

Malaysia-Pakistan education MoU to boost global education brand
KUALA LUMPUR: The Memorandum of Understanding on higher education signed between Malaysia and Pakistan will serve as a strategic platform to promote Malaysia’s education brand globally. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir...
Malaysia Budget 2026: Walking the tightrope between fiscal discipline and populist spending
PM Anwar’s economic vision calls for sustainable and compassionate development as his government faces the test of shoring up political support ahead of possible national polls in 2026 or 2027 [KUALA LUMPUR] With state elections looming,...
Malaysia’s durian exports to China hit $1.84 billion in seven years
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has raked in over RM6 billion (S$1.84 billion) from durian exports to China in just seven years, and now the government is eyeing new markets in Taiwan and Peru to keep the momentum growing. The Agriculture and Food...

Malaysia to establish sovereign AI cloud
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The Malaysia government will establish a sovereign AI cloud to ensure the country’s national artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are secure, sovereign and able to support government services as well as the country’s...

Penang receives RM8.79 million for slope repairs in landslide-prone areas
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 — Penang has been allocated RM8.79 million from the Works Ministry this year for slope repair works in landslide-prone areas across the Northeast and Southwest districts of the island. State executive councillor for...
Malaysian group calls for authorities to ban entry of Singapore PHVs; OK Lim’s daughter on trial for instructing IT manager to delete data from servers: Singapore live news
Teachers in Singapore reported working an average of 47.3 hours a week. (Photo: Getty)Teachers in Singapore report working longer hours each week, a new global study published on Tuesday (7 Oct) found. Singapore insights from the latest OECD...

Malaysia's stance on Trump's peace plan among main highlights in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's stance on the peace plan proposed by United States President Donald J. Trump concerning the Palestine-Israel conflict will be among the main highlights at Tuesday's (Oct 7) Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order...

Malaysian Activist Fires Back At Gaza Flotilla Critics With Point-By-Point Takedown
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A Malaysian activist has delivered a blistering response to critics questioning the motives of Malaysians arrested by Israeli forces during the...

Malaysia: ASEAN-UK AI Collaboration for Inclusive Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to drive empowerment, inclusion and resilience across the region, ensuring that no nation or community is left behind, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn. He highlighted the...

Malaysian TikTok Star Drops RM50K For Gaza After Selling One Million Lipsticks
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Entrepreneur Anas Zahrin just turned his cosmetics empire into a charity machine. The ANAS Cosmetics founder handed over a substantial RM50,000...