Malaysians welcome new 10-year passport
Malaysians will be charged a fee of RM350 while senior citizens aged 60 and above will be charged RM175 for the 10-year passport.
Shyafiq Dzulkifli
Malaysia braces for hotter cities, heavier storms
They say rising temperatures, combined with rapid development and climate change, are intensifying thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods in cities.
40% of Malaysia’s trash is recyclable
Figures from SWCorp show that plastics make up the largest portion, accounting for 20.55% of landfill waste.
Malaysia’s ASEAN success raised the bar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim thanked civil servants, volunteers, private sector players, and GLCs for ensuring the smooth organisation of last year’s meetings and summits.
Rise in children at risk in Malaysia
In its latest Children Statistics 2025 report, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said cases involving children requiring care and protection increased by 12.7% to 9,624 in…
Singapore scam victims top Southeast Asia losses at US$2,132 per person, Malaysia second
Across the region, an estimated US$23.6 billion was stolen by scammers, or an average of US$660 lost per adult.
Malaysia’s food security at risk
The country remains heavily dependent on imports for key produce like beef, mutton, cabbage, and chilli.
Tapirs top roadkill list in Malaysia
112 Malayan tapirs were struck down by vehicles from 2020 to 2024. Sun Bears and Black Panthers were second with nine deaths each. They are followed by Asian elephants (6) and…
What you need to know about ASEAN’s exports to the US, in 5 charts
ASEAN is negotiating tariffs imposed by the United States with a mix of individual country efforts and a focus on regional coordination.
A death every two hours on Malaysia’s roads
Even more alarming, a road accident occurs approximately every 50 seconds.