business
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 15 — Malaysia's targeted subsidy programs have saved RM15.5 billion in public funds while keeping inflation below 2%, Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said in an interview. He stated that targeted subsidies are a realistic and effective instrument to help households manage the rising cost
technology
CYBERJAYA, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will meet on January 21 to discuss online safety issues, including the misuse of the Grok AI application, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said the meeting will address concerns about Grok generating pornographic
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is implementing a governance and administrative overhaul to address concerns over management and abuse of power, the force's Joint Chiefs Committee (JPP) announced today. The MAF Defence Strategic Intelligence and Communication Division Headquarters stated these measures are being carried
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Ministry of Defence is seeking clarification on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive to temporarily shelve procurement decisions for the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police linked to corruption issues. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry will
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Umno grassroots members are increasingly receptive to a shift away from race- and religion-centric rhetoric toward economic stability and inclusivity, following party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's address at the annual general assembly this week. Members across age groups and regions expressed cautious
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Subang Jaya assemblywoman Michelle Ng Mei Sze announced a new e-scooter initiative from her hospital bed after canceling a press conference due to an emergency caesarean section. Ng posted a video on social media with the caption: "Apologies for my appearance, timing wasn't
crime
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Former FMT journalist Rex Tan was arrested under the Sedition Act after posing a question deemed racially sensitive during a public lecture featuring UK politician George Galloway on Gaza. Tan, 31, was detained past midnight after being summoned to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters, according
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysiakini editor RK Anand met with Umno leaders during the party's annual general meeting to apologize for a recent social media mishap, as confirmed by Umno Youth chief Datuk Muhamad Akmal Saleh. Anand personally apologized to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the significance of prayer and justice in a Facebook post commemorating the Islamic occasion of Israk and Mikraj, calling for societal harmony and humility. He stated that the Prophet Muhammad's journey included the acceptance of the five
politics
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced improvements to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance, which began today, aiming to provide more orderly, targeted, and continuous aid to help Malaysians meet basic needs amid cost-of-living pressures. The 2026 monthly SARA programme involves 8.1 million recipients,
business
KUCHING, Jan 17 — The Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) has warned unlicensed commercial vehicle operators they risk insurance denial and legal action, urging them to regularize operations immediately. CVLB chairman Michael Kong said licensing ensures operators meet minimum safety, insurance, and regulatory standards to protect road users and the
budaya
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Jan — Wartawan Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Rex Tan hari ini memohon maaf secara terbuka berhubung soalan kontroversi yang diajukan semasa ceramah awam bertajuk "Gaza Exposes the Complicity of International Actors" pada 12 Januari lalu. Dalam kenyataan, Rex Tan menyatakan rasa kesal mendalam terhadap soalan yang