Street protests – a tale of two nations
Indonesian protests are usually led by labour and student leaders and they often take their grievances to the streets in huge numbers, while in Malaysia, the groups which organise…
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Malaysia needs to revisit disaster preparedness policies, use AI say experts
While Malaysia lies outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, at least 59 earthquakes have been recorded in Peninsular Malaysia since 1922, with Borneo seeing more frequent activity.
Smaller shelters a better solution to help Malaysia’s strays, says NGO
Setting-up “mini shelters” will help to manage the growing stray dog population better and reduce the pressure on overcrowded facilities, says an animal welfare organisation.
Hiked egg prices in Malaysia crack small traders’ profits
The government discontinued the egg subsidy on August 1, after spending around RM2.5 billion from February 2022 to support the industry.
ASEAN digital economy projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, says Malaysian minister
Deputy Digital Minister Wilson Ugak Kumbong added that the region’s strengths were undeniable, with a population of 680 million, the third-largest internet user base in the…
China backs fast-tracking Malaysia’s full BRICS membership, says PM Anwar
Malaysia became a partner country of the bloc in early 2025.
‘Air pollution fuelling superbugs’: study
The study involving 116 countries revealed that for every one percent increase in particulate matter (PM) in the air, there is a corresponding increase in antibiotic resistance,…
Live broadcasts may risk undermining presumption of innocence: Malaysian lawyers
Live broadcasts of court proceedings may promote transparency in corruption cases, but lawyers warn that they risk undermining the presumption of innocence and eroding public…
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Chinese President Xi in Beijing to bolster strategic, trade ties
This would be the fourth time both leaders meet in person after their encounters in Putrajaya in conjunction with President Xi’s state visit to Malaysia in April.
New bill a blow to Malaysia’s small farmers
A new law on seeds that would require all farmers to obtain licenses to store, process, share, or sell seeds will hurt community farms, advocates say.