Malaysia turns back boats carrying 300 Myanmar migrants
Authorities gave the migrants food supplies and clean drinking water after the boats were discovered on Friday two nautical miles southwest off the coast of the Malaysian resort…
Lack of goldsmiths in Malaysia puts sector at risk, say groups
A prominent industry leader has called for adopting technical and vocational education and training in goldsmithing to ensure the survival of this craft and maintain the…
Malaysia’s long-awaited Health Service Commission can help tackle manpower issues, say experts
Former deputy health minister Datuk Dr Lee Boon Chye said the commission would grant the ministry greater flexibility in hiring, setting salary schemes and managing promotions,…
Malaysian diabetics face medicine shortage as slimming craze thins supply of Ozempic
Checks showed that Ozempic-based weight loss packages are also being promoted by aesthetic clinics.
Malaysia floods: More relief centres activated in Kelantan, Terengganu as evacuee numbers rise
Checks on the InfoBanjir portal showed that four water level monitoring stations recorded readings above the danger level with an increasing trend.
Malaysian authorities vow tighter enforcement on heavy vehicles amid concern over fatal accidents
More than 1,400 deaths involving heavy vehicles were reported in the last six years, per the traffic police.
Japan relaxes travel advisory on Sabah’s east coast, still prohibits island visits
State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said it is only a partial lifting of the restriction on Japanese nationals, who may now visit mainland…
Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Malaysians hold positive views of China
The public opinion survey, titled “Perception towards China: Foreign Affairs, Current Issues, Diplomacy, and Economy”, was conducted between May 17 and June 10 to mark the…
Malaysia’s public universities committee denies claims of students being admitted via ‘backdoor’
In a statement, the committee chairman, Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Ekhwan Toriman, described the allegation as slander.
Flying first class but deep in debt: Malaysia’s influencers in the spotlight for misusing funds
Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial…