Economy and Business
IMF Praises Malaysia’s Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties
IMF highlights Malaysia's 2025 growth resilience, projects 4.3% in 2026 despite US tariffs; urges buffer rebuilding, fiscal discipline.
Category: Government Policies
Tech
TDA Recognises Govt Agencies for Outstanding Contributions to National Development
Eighteen agencies were recognized for contributions to Malaysia's technology growth, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and enhancing industry capabilities through strategic initiatives.
Tech
MCMC: Online Safety Act Targets Platforms, Not Users’ Freedom Amid Curb Concerns
Online Safety Act 2025 holds social media firms accountable for harmful content, protects users especially children without restricting expression.
Politics
Hamzah slams Madani govt: Follow Indonesia’s bold stand or risk Malaysia’s sovereignty in US trade deal
Opposition Leader Hamzah demands urgent review of Malaysia-US deal, praises Indonesia’s refusal of restrictive clauses.
Government Policies
JPJ: Appointing collection agents is not privatisation, just adding more service channels
JPJ clarifies collection agents (since 2016) expand access, not privatise; MyJPJ & counters remain fully government-run.
Politics
DAP gives Anwar 6 months for reforms but will not let this government fall
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has issued a six-month deadline for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to deliver visible reforms, warning that the party will reassess…
Business News
Maxim secures final APAD approval, cleared to operate nationwide
Maxim receives full APAD licence after 3-month compliance review; ready to expand e-hailing services across all states.
Politics
Sabah BN Pledges One-Term Fix for Core Infrastructure in Six-Thrust Manifesto
Sabah BN launches a six-thrust manifesto, promising to fix water, roads and electricity within one term if elected.
Palm Oil
Riau Erupts as Residents Protest Massive Palm Oil Land Seizures
Thousands protested in Pekanbaru after plantations were seized under a national forestry crackdown, demanding legal clarity and halts to Agrinas operations.
United States
US Jobless Claims Rise as Labour Market Shows Clear Signs of Cooling
US jobless claims rose to 232,000 as layoffs increased and unemployment rolls hit their highest level since 2021, signalling labour-market cooling.
Inflation
Malaysian consumer confidence is weakening. Key drivers are clear and quantifiable
Malaysians face financial stress, reducing discretionary spending and prioritizing essentials due to rising living costs and low retirement preparedness.
Malaysia
Special Committee Formed to Finalise Sabah’s 40% Revenue Entitlement
Federal and Sabah leaders launch a joint committee to finalise MA63’s 40% revenue mechanism after a landmark court ruling.
People
Klang Families Face Heartbreaking Evictions as State Moves Into Action
Long-time Klang residents face eviction as the state prioritizes developers, sparking outrage and fears over unfair compensation and loss. Heartbreaking Evictions
Politics
Wong Chen Urges Royal Commission to Probe Malaysia-US Trade Agreement
Wong Chen calls for a Royal Commission to investigate Malaysia's trade deal with the US, citing sovereignty and transparency concerns.
Roads and Highways
RM1.7 Billion NPE 2 Highway to Cut Travel Time by 25 Minutes, Completed by 2029
RM1.7 billion NPE 2 project to ease congestion, save travel time, and enhance connectivity across Kuala Lumpur by 2029.
Government Policies
Govt won’t appeal High Court ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement
Putrajaya will honour Sabah’s 40% federal revenue entitlement but plans to appeal parts of the High Court ruling it deems flawed.