‘Heartbroken’: Malaysia’s smokers and drinkers brace for a ‘sin tax’ shock

As the workday grinds on in Kuala Lumpur, 23-year-old office worker Adib finds solace in a few quiet cigarettes, but his unhealthy habit is about to come at a higher price. From next month, a new government policy will drive up the price of...

‘Legacy for Malaysia’: Meet Malaysia’s leading scientist in Stanford’s 2pc list

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Petite in stature and soft-spoken in manner, Prof Ts Norazah Mohd Suki may appear unassuming at first glance. Yet behind her gentle presence lies a woman of remarkable achievements. The Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)...

Cklamovski praises Malaysia’s spirited comeback in Asian Cup qualifier

NATIONAL head coach Peter Cklamovski praised his squad’s team spirit following their 5-1 victory over Laos in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. He acknowledged the team’s first half performance was rather blunt after conceding the opening goal to...

Taking minute 101 - The Malaysian edition

“MEETING, meeting, meeting. When are we actually going to get work done?” Have you ever heard complaints like this from your colleagues? If not, come work with me, because I’m the one who’ll be saying this straight to your ears. Lol, just kidding....

World AI Show Welcomes MIDA as Strategic Investment Partner, Strengthening Malaysia’s Position As AI & Investment Hub

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The World AI Show is gearing up for its 46th global edition, set for 28–29 October 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur. Following the...

UMW Toyota Motor celebrates Malaysian Legacy

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded solid sales in August 2025, with total monthly sales of 9,083 units. This brings the year-to-date total to 62,246 units, reflecting consistent demand for Toyota vehicles among Malaysian drivers. The result...

Trump to attend Cambodia-Thailand peace deal signing in Malaysia

President Donald Trump is slated to attend a ceremony in Malaysia to formalize a peace deal he developed for Cambodia and Thailand.Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Tuesday that Trump is “looking forward” to attending the...

Malaysia strengthens position as preferred international football destination

MALAYSIA has reinforced its status as a preferred destination for international football events following the successful “Stars of Uruguay 2025 - Global Football Friendly” at Hang Jebat Stadium. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture confirmed...

Malaysian takaful industry’s CAGR tops 10% over past decade, more than double that of conventional sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s takaful industry has notched a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 10% over the past decade, more than double the 3% to 5% expansion seen in conventional life and general insurance, said Malaysian Takaful...

Bursa Malaysia ends lower on late selling

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close lower yesterday, weighed down by late selling in selected heavyweight counters as investors turned cautious amid a regional downtrend. At 5pm, the FBM KLCI slipped 3.73 points, or 0.23%,...

AFC Asian Cup 2027: Malaysia thrash Laos 5-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia had to sweat in the first half, but Harimau Malaya roared back from a goal down to thrash a sorry Laos side 5-1 in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 third-round qualifier at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Oct 14)....

India-Pakistan players shake hands before hockey match in Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia

Handshakes took place between India and Pakistan players as they took to the field for their Sultan of Johor hockey clash in Malaysia on Sunday. This comes after India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams did not shake hands with their Pakistani...

Malaysia not invited to Gaza peace summit due to conditional support stance

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was excluded from the Gaza peace plan summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt due to its position of conditional support for the initiative. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan explained that Malaysia was viewed as offering...

Malaysia and Cambodia to boost cooperation in education, investment and digital economy

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Cambodia have agreed to enhance cooperation in areas directly benefiting their people, including trade and investment, manpower, education, agriculture, digital economy and tourism. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad...

Malaysia ties with US at 12th spot in global passport ranking 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has tied with the United States for 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025. Both countries offer visa-free access to 180 destinations worldwide out of 227 total destinations. Singapore leads the index with access to...

How Malaysia Is Building ASEAN’s Biopharma and MedTech Future

IN the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian novelist Arundhati Roy referred to the pandemic as a portal. She searingly illustrated the inequalities of business as usual in India and presented a vision to imagine the world anew. The...

Malaysia Beat Laos 5-1 In Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia beat Laos 5-1 in their Group F Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here, tonight. Half-time: Malaysia 0-1 Laos Malaysia: Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim (58th), Romel Morales...

Breaking from Asia Cup pattern, handshakes & high-fives at India-Pakistan hockey match in Malaysia

New Delhi: Indian and Pakistani players Tuesday exchanged handshakes and high-fives ahead of the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament. The under-21 teams played each other in the third group-stage match of the tournament at the Taman Daya Hockey...

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening ASEAN Energy Transition – Petra

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), today chaired the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) Preparatory Meeting for the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy...

Malaysia Offers to Join UN Peacekeeping Forces in Gaza

Tue 14 Oct 2025 | 03:39 PM Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced his country’s readiness to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations in the Gaza Strip, marking a significant step in Malaysia’s ongoing support for...