Malaysia: Digital Investments Bolster ASEAN Tech Hub Role

Malaysia’s digital economy continues to demonstrate strong momentum, attracting RM 16.2 billion (US$3.4 billion) in approved investments under the Malaysia Digital (MD) initiative from January to April this year. This development underscores Malaysia’s …

Queensland boost: Malaysia Airlines set for Brisbane return from November

Malaysia Airlines is set to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane from 29 November 2025, marking a restoration of direct connectivity between Malaysia and Queensland. The carrier will operate five times per week, with A330-300 aircraft, delivering 75,000 …

Bakamla foils tin smuggling attempt to Malaysia

he Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle 30 tonnes of tin sand worth Rp 15 billion (US$905,000) from the Riau Islands to neighboring Malaysia. Cdre. Bambang Trijanto, commander of Bakamla’s Western Maritime Zone, …

Accelerating Blockchain in Malaysia: Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure Launched

To accelerate the development and use of blockchain in Malaysia, a new government-backed national operation and roadmap have been launched: the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI). The neutral and trusted platform for digital services and cross-sector …

ENGINEER YOUR FUTURE AT UOW MALAYSIA

ENGINEERING is the application of science and mathematics to solve real-world problems, driven by engineers – the visionary minds behind the innovations, technologies and essential infrastructures that power our modern world. The demand for skilled and …

iCaur 03 and V23 to debut at Malaysia Autoshow 2025 – off-roader EVs with up to 279 PS, 550 km CLTC range

Turknaz Restaurant in Whitley Bay receives visit from Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister

The owner of a North East restaurant have said it was a "true honour" to have received a visit an international political figure. Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, visited the North East last weekend on a working …

Soil health a silent emergency in Malaysia

WE are rightly alarmed by floods, haze and rising food prices. Yet, beneath our feet lies a crisis we are dangerously ignoring: Our soil is in silent decline. Across our agricultural heartlands, from padi fields and oil palm plantations to vegetable plots, …

More than a night hustle: How Malaysia’s 'pasar malam' empower women, preserve culture and boost informal economy

Pasar malam in Malaysia serve as vital economic lifelines, especially during downturns, offering employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for marginalised groups — including single mothers and informal caregivers. They play a significant cultural and …

Commentary: Malaysia's fake birth certificates scandal exposes a deeper crisis

THE ADOPTION MAZE AND THE DESPERATION OF PARENTS For Malaysian families who wish to adopt abandoned children, the process is fraught with obstacles.  Adoption laws differ for Muslim and non-Muslim children, though the classification of a foundling’s …