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The surprise move sent shockwaves through the country. Yonhap news agency reported that the entrance to the parliament building was blocked.

Aligning Malaysia's P/CVE efforts with global best practices reinforces national resilience and preparedness for future challenges.

New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.

Here's a look at the circumstances leading up to the pardon and its legal consequences.

Mauritania's defense minister emphasises that terrorism is a real challenge and a grave threat to humanity, particularly in Sahel region.

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says JKM would not take action, such as arresting parents or guardians, unless they had a criminal record with PDRM.

Tommy Banks urges the thieves to drop the pies somewhere such as a community centre.

Tengku Zafrul says the electrical and electronics sector would benefit from the FTA between Malaysia and the UK through the CPTPP.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak maintains that he consistently supported TIA remaining under Terengganu's control.

PM says the study by JICA could be pursued once the nationwide Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects have been completed.

The first wave of floods that affected Terengganu since last month claims four lives.

Parents send their children here to learn to become military officers, not to be subjected to bullying, His Majesty says.

The Ministry of Communications, through MCMC, manage to terminate 118,184 lines and block access to 9,474 fraudulent websites.

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz affirms that Malaysia remains open for business despite rising trade tensions.

The ruling by the judge, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, follows her January decision that called the pay package excessive and rescinded it.

Lebanon and Israel exchange accusations of breaches, with Lebanon claiming the violations have turned deadly.

Barring a last-minute surprise, the fragile coalition will be the first French government to be forced out by a no-confidence vote since 1962.

Truong My Lan was sentenced to death in April for her role in what was Vietnam's biggest financial fraud case on record.

The central bank advises the public to place their orders through BNM's online system and not with or through any other party.

Joe Biden says, he believed his son had been selectively prosecuted and targeted unfairly by the president's political opponents.

In Tumpat, people return home to find many houses collapsed, with walls, roofs, and broken furniture scattered around.

Muhammad Khairul Ikhwan says he was unable to help as he could not swim, and the incident happened very quickly.

This aims to ultimately improve citizen communication and data processing capabilities across the culturally diverse country, says AWS.

According to police, the victims failed to cross the river and were swept away by the strong currents.

Khairul Aming says the centre is currently facing a shortage of aid items for flood victims in Kelantan due to limited supplies.

Bethlehem's Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity is largely deserted and souvenir shops are shuttered.

More than 14,000 satellites including some 3,500 inactive surround the globe in low Earth orbit, shows data from Slingshot Aerospace.

Indonesia Foreign Minister says no areas yet been specified to work with China on jointly developing fishing or extracting other resources.

Jomo says there is a genuine opportunity to explore and expand possibilities within the system, provided there is a collective goal.

Italy's tax system is skewed in a way that lets society's wealthiest 7% pay proportionately less tax than low and middle-income earners.

Over the past decade, the landscape of wealth management and investing has undergone significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and innovative solutions. From robo-advisers to low-cost investment platforms, Malaysians now have more tools than ever to manage their finances and build wealth.

Join Ibrahim Sani in conversation with Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, as they discuss strategies for fostering trade growth and expanding economic opportunities amid emerging crises. Don’t miss this insightful episode of The Economy.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.