Sarawak to provide incentives to Sopma S’wakian champs beginning this year, says Premier

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari (seated on chair, centre) in a photocall with athletes guests. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (Oct 2): The Sarawak government will provide incentives to state champions of the...

Sarawak to provide incentives to Sopma state champs beginning this year, says Premier

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari (seated on chair, centre) in a photocall with athletes guests. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (Oct 2): The Sarawak government will provide incentives to state champions of the...

Malaysia Celebrates its 68th National Day

On 22 September 2025, the Embassy of Malaysia in the Netherlands proudly celebrated the 68th National Day and the 62nd Malaysia Day at Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar. The event drew a vibrant crowd of friends of Malaysia, including ambassadors...

Malaysia Pavilion secures sales worth 89 mln USD at 22nd China-ASEAN Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's Pavilion successfully concluded its run at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held last month in Nanning, China with total sales amounting to 376.14 million ringgit (89.4 million U.S. dollars), the...

Malaysian PM Slams Israeli Interception, Arrest of Gaza Flotilla Volunteers

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the Israeli military's interception and detention of volunteers from the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission. "I condemn in the strongest terms Israel’s interception of...

Malaysia to expand bamboo industry to meet global demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia will undertake an expansion of the bamboo industry as it eyes a bigger market share of the growing global demand for the plant, a Malaysian official said on Thursday. The global value of bamboo exports...

Malaysia’s RON95 Reform: A High-Stakes National Stress Test

THE government’s new Budi95 programme is not a minor policy tweak. It is a high-stakes national stress test. On the surface, it is about fuel pricing. At a deeper level, it touches every nerve of Malaysia’s governance system: fiscal stability,...

Sarawak public forum discusses state’s natural resources, GST, education autonomy

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram The forum also examined taxation policies, including the potential reintroduction of the GST. – Bernama photo KUCHING (Oct 2): A forum entitled ‘The Future Economy of Sarawak’ organised by The...

Malaysia’s fencing scene sharpens at Triumph Fencing Wira Pedang Invitational 2025

MALAYSIA’S fencing renaissance took centre stage as Triumph Fencing Studio kicked off its Triumph Fencing Wira Pedang Invitational 2025 last weekend, on 27–28 September at Glo Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. The two-day event brought together more than...

Malaysia to miss three top women golfers at 2025 SEA Games

MALAYSIA will compete in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand without three of its leading women golfers. Malaysian Golf Association president Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor confirmed Jeneath Wong, Wang Xin Yao and Fong Zi Yu are unavailable due to their...

Malaysia takes major step forward towards achieving digital nation ambition

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s ambition to become a globally competitive digital nation received a major boost today as the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) unveiled more than 25 market-ready technologies at the Mimos Technology...

Malaysia’s new financial literacy strategy to address current realities

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s new National Strategy for Financial Literacy (NS2.0) will adopt a sharper, more inclusive and action-oriented approach to address current realities while preparing for future needs. Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor...

Selangor CXO Club 2025 launches as boardroom accelerator for executives

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has launched the Selangor CXO Club 2025 at Menara AFFIN @ TRX. This year-long boardroom accelerator convenes senior executives in private settings to refine...

Selangor cops seize RM8.4 million drugs, bust four trafficking syndicates in raids

SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — Selangor police busted four drug trafficking syndicates after arresting three local men and two foreign men along with various types of drugs worth RM8.4 million in raids at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), Sabak...

Malaysia says 23 nationals held after Israel seizes Gaza flotilla

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says 23 of his citizens have been detained after Israeli forces seized ships from the Global Resilience Flotilla en route to Gaza. In a video message posted online, Anwar said he would seek support from...

Malaysia women edge Nepal by 3 runs in opening T20I

Malaysia Women defeated Nepal Women by three runs in a low-scoring thriller at the Bayuemas Oval on Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Electing to bat first, Malaysia posted 104 for five in 20 overs. Opener Ainna Hamizah...

Pahang to hold Sumud Flotilla gathering after Friday prayers on Oct 3

KUANTAN: The Pahang state government will hold a Sumud Flotilla Gathering tomorrow (Oct 3) at the parking compound of Sultan Ahmad 1 State Mosque in Kuantan, after Friday prayers. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, in a Facebook post,...

Why is Malaysia banning more books?

Malaysia has seen a surge in book bans this year in what some publishers, academics and rights groups are calling a dangerous slide toward repression and conservative Islamic dogma. The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned 24 books this year as of...

Pakistan, Malaysia condemn Israel's attack on Gaza aid flotilla

Malaysia and Pakistan on Thursday joined the growing chorus of condemnation of Israel's attack on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, calling for "immediate" release of illegally detained activists. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...

Sarawak DUN delegation begins Washington DC tour with high-level engagements

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram The DUN Sarawak delegation, led by Asfia (eighth right), during a photocall at the US Capitol grounds in Washington DC. – Sarawak DUN office photo KUCHING (Oct 2): A delegation from the Sarawak...