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Malaysia To Host 2029 Asian Road Cycling Championships - Amarjit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) have confirmed that Malaysia will host the 2029 Asian Road Cycling Championships. MNCF president Datuk Amarjit Gill Singh, who is also the Asian Cycling...

Malaysia to ensure ASEAN Summit delivers tangible impact, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must ensure every discussion at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit yields tangible impact according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that Malaysia needs to strengthen regional cohesion and bring benefits to...

malaysia Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures
KUALA LUMPUR — Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said. "We already have extensive experience in dealing with...

Malaysia’s carbon tax – Short-term pressures, long-term positives?
PETALING JAYA: Economists caution that Malaysia’s plan to roll out a carbon tax in 2026, with initial focus on the steel, cement and energy sectors, may face challenges, particularly in balancing environmental goals with industrial...
Economists see Malaysia's Budget 2026 to sustain growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Economists are positive on Malaysia's Budget 2026, which focuses on sustaining growth and consolidating the country's fiscal position. With most of the planned structural reforms, such as the gradual...
Analysts maintain CPO price forecast after Malaysia's inventory reaches 22-month high
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Analysts have maintained crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts after Malaysia's palm oil inventory hit a 22-month high. Hong Leong Investment Bank research said in a note on Monday that it is maintaining its...

In Dewan Rakyat today: Questions on Malaysia’s response to Trump’s peace plan, VMY 2026 and Sara assistance
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Malaysia’s stance on the peace plan proposed by United States President Donald Trump regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict is among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on Parliament’s...
General : Malaysia’s Stance On Trump’s Peace Plan, VMY 2026 Preparations Among Focus Of Dewan Rakyat Today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stance on the peace plan proposed by United States President Donald Trump regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict is among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on...
Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures
[KUALA LUMPUR] Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said. “We already have extensive experience in dealing with...
Business : Malaysia To Reap Economic Benefits From Sovereign AI Cloud Development – IT Specialist
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The RM2 billion investment to develop the Sovereign AI Cloud in Budget 2026 will enable Malaysia to reap economic benefits, as it allows the country to retain the value created through...
Lim Kok Thay’s long game continues with Genting’s latest act to take Malaysia unit private
From Pahang’s misty highlands to Singapore, Las Vegas and beyond, Genting’s rise is a story of vision and grit as Lim tightens control of his sprawling empire Published Mon, Jun 9, 2025 · 07:25 PM — Updated Tue, Oct 14, 2025 · 07:43 AM [KUALA...

How 3 millennials built a business turning Malaysia's iconic shophouses into heritage stays
The shophouses of Penang, Malaysia, have long been admired from the outside. Shane Low wanted travelers to experience what they're like inside, too. He grew up in a family involved in property development and was inspired by how countries like...

Chinese vessels participating in China-Malaysia joint exercise arrive at Malaysian port: PLA Southern Theater Command
Chinese vessels participating in China-Malaysia joint exercise arrive at Malaysian port Klang on October 13, 2025. Photo: PLA Southern Theater Command The Type 052D destroyer Yinchuan, the Type 071 amphibious landing ship Jinggangshan and the Type...

Shopee Strengthens Support for Malaysian MSMEs with RM50 Million Shopee Rai Lokal MSME Growth Package
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil, today announced the launch of the RM50 Million Shopee Rai Lokal MSME growth package to further...

'Conditional support for Trump's plan is why M'sia not invited to Gaza peace talk' Malaysiakini Team 32 m ago ⋅ 15
PARLIAMENT | Malaysia was not invited to the Gaza peace summit held in Egypt yesterday because it gave conditional support to US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar...

Sarawak records lowest recidivism rate in Malaysia, says Home Minister
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Saifuddin takes a look at one of the songkets weaved by the Puncak Borneo Prison inmates. At right is Abdul Aziz – Penerangan photo KUCHING (Oct 14): Sarawak recorded the lowest recidivism rate...

Institution of Engineers Malaysia Sabah Branch delegation visits project site
Institution of Engineers Malaysia Sabah Branch delegation visits project site Published on: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Published on: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Faizal, Sharizal and Leona posing with the team. Kota Kinabalu: The...

European Union looks for a trade deal with Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is leading the European Union (EU)’s negotiations with the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia. The EU wishes to fast-track these deals to finalize them by 2027. This signals a strategic push for the expansion of...

Towards a barrier-free, inclusive transport system in Malaysia
WE welcome and applaud the Madani government’s announcement under Budget 2026 that it will roll out 100 mobility vans for persons with disabilities (orang kurang upaya, OKU). This marks a significant recognition of the mobility challenges faced...

Genting announces conditional $1.6B takeover offer for Genting Malaysia
Genting Berhad has announced a conditional voluntary takeover offer worth MYR6.74 billion ($1.6 billion) to acquire all remaining shares in Genting Malaysia Berhad that it does not already own, aiming to gain full control and potentially delist...