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IMF lifts Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.7pc, 4.3pc in 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.7 per cent for 2026, representing an […]
Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — When a caller claims to be from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN), the message is rarely ignored. It often appears to be a routine […]
Malaysia’s social media age limit: Why experts say parental monitoring must go beyond filters
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia’s plans to delay social media access for those under 16 in the second half of this year are a constructive foundation to ensure kids’ […]
Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The government has agreed to increase the biodiesel blend rate from B10 to B15, beginning with B12, in order to sustain the country’s diesel supply […]
Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia is set to develop its own combat drone under a proposed National Combat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to strengthen the national aerospace ecosystem. Defence Minister […]
Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)
SHAH ALAM, April 14 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has recounted the moment he fell during a walking exercise earlier this year, an incident that left him […]
Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses
PENAMPANG, April 14 – Organisers are banning the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages in its houses during the state-level Pesta Kaamatan celebrations at Hongkod Koisaan to improve the cultural […]
MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe
PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully repatriated four high-value artworks by international masters, including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, purchased with funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia […]
‘Avoid sickness, avoid jail’: Sabah set to change minds on turtle egg consumption
KOTA KINABALU, April 14 — After decades of fighting to protect its sea turtle population, Sabah is shifting from an enforcement-driven approach to a broader strategy focused on changing public […]
Marine police bust illegal engine oil syndicate, confiscate RM182,000 litres of fuel
SHAH ALAM, April 14 — The Marine Police Force (PPM) arrested seven men, including two Indonesians, who are believed to be involved in a syndicate that illegally transfers engine oil […]