MAIS Pledges To Uphold Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah Principles In Selangor’s Islamic Administration

SHAH ALAM, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) remains steadfast in ensuring that Islamic administration in the state adheres to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed, and is free from the influence of deviant teachings....

72-year-old man on diving trip to Pulau Tioman in Malaysia found dead on the beach

A 72-year-old man’s diving holiday on Tioman Island on the east coast of Malaysia ended in tragedy when he was found dead on the beach, in what the local police believe was a case of drowning. Mr Low Choon Foi, a retired engineer, had gone to a...

Malaysia’s digital investments soar 125% to RM29.49bil in 2Q25

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s digital investments have surged to RM29.49 billion in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), an exponential growth of 125 per cent from RM13.11 billion in 1Q 2025, fuelled by positive market sentiments. In a statement...

Sarawak DUN passes Bill to increase state seats from 82 to 99

Abdul Karim, who tabled the Bill, speaks during the debate session of the sitting. – Penerangan photo KUCHING (July 7): The Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill, 2025 has been passed during a special sitting of the Sarawak State...

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Malaysia to launch AI guidelines for media and digital content

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is preparing to introduce the Guidelines for Responsible AI Communication, a framework designed to guide professionals in media, public relations, and digital content creation. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil...

Selangor Assembly passes Islamic Administration Amendment Bill 2025

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has passed the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) (Amendment) Enactment Bill 2025. The bill aims to refine the criteria for appointing members of the Selangor Islamic...

Penang DVS investigates animal deaths at Penang Hill

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has launched an investigation into the deaths of several animals in the Penang Hill area, suspected to be caused by poisoning. Samples from the carcasses have been collected and sent...

Malaysia Aviation Group places additional order for 20 A330-900s with Airbus

Malaysia Airlines’ parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 20 A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. The announcement was made...

Top Story Malaysian Bar confirms walk for judicial independence on July 14 Legal body's vice-president says notice will be sent out to members. Yiswaree Palansamy 4 h ago ⋅ 36

The Malaysian Bar has announced a march on July 14 to demand judicial independence, the legal body has confirmed. Its vice-president, Anand Raj, told Malaysiakini that a notice on the matter will be issued tomorrow.

Malaysia central bank expected to cut rates for first time in five years: Reuters poll

By Rahul Trivedi BENGALURU (Reuters) -Malaysia’s central bank will cut its key interest rate for the first time in five years on Wednesday according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, a sharp shift from the near-unanimous call in...

Sarawak rep cries gerrymandering as assembly seats set to hit 99 3 h ago ⋅ 4

A Sarawak state assemblyperson has accused the state government of gerrymandering following the tabling of a bill to expand the state assembly from 82 to 99 seats. DAP's Pending representative Violet Yong lamented that the move is “not only...

Business : ABP Group Opens Office In Malaysia To Build Greater Delivery Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity provider ABP Group Pte Ltd has strengthened its presence in Malaysia with the launch of a new office in KL Eco City, which is expected to allow it to build greater delivery capacity, deepen client...

Malaysia now No.1 source of tourists in Thailand

First half saw country leapfrog the Chinese PUBLISHED : 7 Jul 2025 at 17:26 Malaysia has surpassed China as the largest inbound tourism market for Thailand in the first half of this year, as the latter plunged by 34.1%, while tourism operators say...

Johor launches Malaysia’s largest high-tech vertical farm

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has officially opened Malaysia’s largest high-tech vertical farming facility, covering 50,000 square feet, to grow leafy greens using advanced agricultural technology. The RM40 million project is a collaboration between...

Malaysia launches astronomy module for visually impaired

KUALA LUMPUR: Students with visual disabilities in Malaysia can now engage in astronomy through a newly launched module designed specifically for them. The initiative, a collaboration between the National Planetarium and Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad,...

Selangor mosque administrators face dismissal for defying preaching rules

SHAH ALAM: Mosque administrators in Selangor who allow unaccredited preachers to conduct lectures or teachings risk being dismissed, according to State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah. He...

Sarawak GOF seizes RM1.16 mln in smuggled goods

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak brigade has successfully seized smuggled goods worth RM1.16 million in a series of operations conducted across the southern part of the state. The operations, codenamed Op Taring Awas and Op...

Bill’s passing gives voice to ‘every corner of Sarawak’ – Dr Annuar

Dr Annuar speaks during the Motion of Adjournment. – Penerangan photo KUCHING (July 7): The passing of the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Members) Bill 2025 marks a significant milestone for Sarawak, with far-reaching implications for...

Modi reviews ASEAN trade deal with Malaysian PM, engages with Cuban leader

Rio de Janeiro: The review of the ASEAN-India FTA figured during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations,...