Malaysia’s under-16 social media rule starts today: What parents need to know
Children under 16 will no longer be allowed to register social media accounts on covered platforms.Platforms must introd...
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Malaysia’s new online safety rules kick in today: What changes for social media users?
Malaysia’s new Risk Mitigation Code takes effect today under the Online Safety Act 2025.Social media and online pl...
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Tourism Malaysia takes Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations to major airports
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Tourism Malaysia is bringing the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals to life at three main airport...
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Two teenage girls drown while swimming in Sandakan quarry pond
SANDAKAN, May 31 — Two teenage girls drowned while swimming in a quarry pond at Kampung Gum-Gum here on Sunday aft...
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Tourists pour into Penang for long weekend getaway, hotel occupancy hits up to 100pc
GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — The long weekend holiday in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration and the Official Birt...
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MetMalaysia issues evening thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for Pahang, Johor and Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...
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Abang Johari: Sarawak must develop local expertise in aerospace, satellite technologies
KUCHING, May 31 — Sarawak is laying the groundwork to develop local expertise in aerospace, satellite engineering,...
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Viral video of alleged fight near Kaamatan celebrations in Penampang prompts calls for investigation
PENAMPANG, May 31 — A video circulating on social media allegedly showing a fight involving several individuals ne...
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Sarawak’s future depends on STEM, TVET and cultural resilience, says Wan Junaidi in Gawai message
KUCHING, May 31 — Greater emphasis must be placed on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and T...
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Can strategic partnerships still be trusted? Khaled Nordin questions international agreements after Norway missile cancellation
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Malaysia has raised concerns over what it described as the growing practice of double standard...
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Producer says decision to halt ‘Konspirasi’ screenings made internally, no outside influence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Production company Elepfilm Entertainment Sdn Bhd has emphasised that the decision to halt...
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Who’s joining Bersama? Nik Nazmi reveals breakdown of party’s first 20,000 members
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Nearly half of the first 20,000 people to join Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) had never b...
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Police rule Myanmar worker’s death in Penang entertainment outlet fire as sudden death
GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — Police have classified the death of a Myanmar man found in a fire at an entertainment premis...
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Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for parts of Selangor, Perak, Pahang, and Johor till evening
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — MetMalaysia has issued an urgent thunderstorm warning for parts of four states across penin...
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Malaysia now requires identity checks for sponsored social media ads, says deputy comms minister
MELAKA, May 31 — All advertisers using sponsored advertisements on social media platforms will be required to veri...
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Traffic slows on highways in peninsula as holiday volume exceeds two million vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Congestion is building on several highways connecting the north, south and east coast regio...
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Khaled questions Oslo’s commitment to ties with Malaysia as missile refund hangs in balance
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Malaysia is doubtful it will recover nearly RM543 million already paid to Norway for anti-ship...
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Five men arrested over armed brawl at flat in Port Klang
SHAH ALAM, May 31 — Police have arrested five local men suspected of being involved in a brawl at Flat Seri Perant...
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MIC respects Perikatan’s revocation of entry approval, says Vigneswaran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — MIC said it respects Perikatan Nasional’s decision to revoke its earlier approval for...
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B15 biodiesel rollout starts June 1: Why it matters for Malaysia’s energy security
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Malaysia is set to enter a new phase in its energy transition amid a global supply crisis,...
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Sabah embarks on five-year initiative to document multi-ethnic heritage, says Hajiji
PENAMPANG, May 31 — The Sabah government is implementing a five-year initiative running until 2030 to document the...
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PM calls for love, kindness and moderation in Wesak Day message
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to reflect on the nobl...
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KLIA Aerotrain returns to full 24-hour service from midnight, says transport minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — The Aerotrain at KLIA Terminal 1 will resume full 24-hour operations starting 12am, June 1.Tra...
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Norway apologises but sticks to decision on Malaysia missile deal
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Norway has apologised to Malaysia over the cancellation of an export licence for the Naval Str...
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PAS info chief questions Bersatu strength, floats split for GE16
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Widening cracks within Perikatan Nasional (PN) were exposed today after PAS publicly questi...
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Putrajaya residents told not to panic over cannon salutes for King’s parade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The public, particularly those living near the Federal Government administrative centre in...
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Eleven financial institutions ready for amended hire purchase rules from June 1, says Domestic Trade Ministry
PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — A total of 11 financial institutions and hire purchase companies are ready to offer hire purch...
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Gawai rush begins: Sarawak deputy minister urges safer journeys, wiser spending
KAPIT, May 31 — Those returning to their hometowns and villagers for gawai Dayak must always prioritise safety and...
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Hajiji welcomes RM1.5b interim special grant for Sabah, wants swift disbursement
KOTA KINABALU, May 31 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has welcomed the RM1.5 billion interi...
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After one term in Skudai, DAP’s Marina Ibrahim says political chapter has ended
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim today announced her retirement from politics, saying she...
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Kelantan farmers urged to stop letting cattle roam as road accident risks rise
KOTA BHARU, May 31 — The rising cost of livestock farming is believed to be among the main factors behind the cont...
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Govt spot checks uncover ageing paddy farmers renting land to foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Agriculture Department has uncovered a growing trend of elderly and inactive paddy farm...
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Malaysia, Singapore among 17 countries backing new framework to protect underwater infrastructure
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Malaysia, together with Singapore and 15 other countries, yesterday launched Guiding Principle...
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As Hamzah weighs next move, Mukhriz says no talks with Pejuang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has dismissed speculation that former Bersatu...
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Singaporean hiker injured after fall while descending Gunung Datuk
SEREMBAN, May 31 — A Singaporean man was injured after allegedly falling at a rocky section while descending Gunun...
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Penang DOSH issues stop-work order after wall collapse kills Indonesian worker
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 31 — The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has ordered all work activ...
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Shah Alam’s first 100 free community meal vouchers gone in 10 minutes, council mulls expanding programme
SHAH ALAM, May 31 — A hundred free meal vouchers were snapped up in just 10 minutes when the Shah Alam City Counci...
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At KL Festival 2026, Hannah Yeoh says Malaysians must participate to keep Dataran Merdeka alive
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Dataran Merdeka must continue to be activated through arts, cultural, educational and commu...
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Cops nab bus driver with 29 outstanding summonses after three-vehicle pile-up on Genting road; six people hurt
BENTONG, May 31 — A 55-year-old bus driver with a history of 29 traffic offences was detained after he allegedly d...
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Malaysia open to buying weapons from countries willing to transfer technology, says defence minister
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Malaysia will consider weaponry systems procurement from any countries that are willing to sha...
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Three workers escape blaze after abandoned tanker explodes at Kemaman jetty
CHUKAI, May 31 — Three workers narrowly escaped death Friday afternoon when an abandoned ship exploded and caught...
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Same devotion, different dates: Why some countries observe Wesak on different days — and how Malaysian buddhists celebrate it
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Some 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini – locat...
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Malaysia labels Israeli move to take over 70pc of Gaza as evil and unacceptable
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia has expressed utter condemnation for a recently announced plan by the Zionist Isra...
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Malaysia pivots to ‘tourism plus X’ as it courts China’s luxury and youth travellers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is intensifying its tourism promotion efforts in China by targeting high-end, yout...
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Wildlife camera footage confirms missing hiker Jaslinda was heading to Sukaneka Camp; search narrows
IPOH, May 30 — Missing female hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, has been confirmed to be heading towards the Sukaneka Ca...
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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms across half of Malaysia tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...
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Nine times more likely than adults: CAP warns Malaysia is losing a generation to vaping
GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — Despite various health awareness campaigns conducted every year, the use of nicotine or toba...
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RM100 per head: Malaysian driver caught smuggling nine Bangladeshis in Myvi after dramatic skid and crash in Tumpat
KOTA BHARU, May 30 — A 21-year-old local man and nine Bangladeshi immigrants were detained after the car they were...
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Heading out for Wesak Day in Penang tomorrow? Plan your route, skip the firecrackers
GEORGE TOWN, May 30 — The Penang police have prohibited the public attending the Wesak Day celebration and process...
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Aiming for safer trails, UPSI plans to set up mountaineering school
IPOH, May 30 — Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) is planning to establish a Mountaineering School to help...