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Tourism Malaysia launches first VM2026 outreach in Timor‑Leste, eyes stronger ties
JAKARTA, July 10 — Tourism Malaysia has launched its first tourism promotion initiative in Timor-Leste as part of its drive to attract more visitors under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) […]
Flights grounded: Malaysia Airlines halts Kuala Lumpur–Taipei routes July 11 citing Typhoon Bavi
PETALING JAYA, July 10 — Malaysia Airlines has grounded flights between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei tomorrow as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards Taiwan, scrapping two services and urging passengers to rebook […]
Johor polls: EC expects 70pc turnout from state’s 2.7 million voters, citing campaign‑period enthusiasm
PONTIAN, July 10 — The Election Commission (EC) expects voter turnout for tomorrow’s Johor state election to reach around 70 per cent, driven by strong public interest in participating in […]
Govt outlines skills, ethics and tech adaptation as three‑pronged approach to help media navigate AI risks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The government is focusing on a three-pronged strategy, namely skills development, stronger ethical standards and technological adaptation, to help media practitioners address the challenges and […]
Anthony Loke directs JPJ to go after campaigners riding motorcycles without helmets in Johor
PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to issue summonses to individuals seen riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election […]
Rompin Hospital operations unaffected after non‑concession workers’ protest, salary issue resolved, says Pahang Health Dept
KUANTAN, July 10 — Operations at Rompin Hospital and the delivery of healthcare services to patients have not been affected following a gathering by workers of a non-concession company at […]
DOSM: Malaysia’s job market stable amid global supply crisis
PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — Malaysia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.0 per cent in May 2026, with 513,400 people unemployed, according to the latest data from the Department of Statistics […]
Selangor reviewing terminal operators as Carey Island port awaits MOT licence for September start, says MB
BANDUNG, July 10 — Selangor is ready to break ground on the proposed third port terminal on Carey Island as early as September, subject to the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) […]
MAIS clarifies Friday‑prayer approval at Musala IOI City Mall was granted with Selangor Sultan’s consent in 2024
SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) has clarified that permission to conduct Friday prayers at the Musala IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, was granted from September […]
MACC remands 33, including 10 enforcement officers, over visa bribery syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded 33 individuals, including enforcement officers and civil servants, in a coordinated operation across Putrajaya and three states, over […]
