Indonesia Names New Disaster Chief as Wildfire Haze Forces School Closures in Malaysia
Indonesia appoints new disaster chief to combat worst wildfires in over a decade. Haze forces school closures in Malaysia as air quality hits extreme levels.
Month: October 2026
Analysts See Internal Rift in Pakatan Harapan Over Melaka State Election Alliances
Political analysts warn of internal disagreements in Pakatan Harapan over Melaka state election alliances, with DAP opposing cooperation with Bersatu.
Marrying a Malay Muslim Does Not Make a Foreigner Ethnically Malay, Saifuddin Clarifies
Home Minister Saifuddin clarifies that foreigners marrying Malay Muslims don't automatically become ethnically Malay. Learn the constitutional definition of Malay status.
Beijing Tells Paris and Berlin to Drop ‘Protectionist’ Trade Tools Ahead of China-EU Talks
China tells France and Germany to drop protectionist trade tools ahead of EU talks. Beijing issues dual-ministry warning over EU trade enforcement powers.
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget Set To Put People At The Centre, Says Khazanah Nasional
Khazanah Nasional backs Malaysia's 2027 Budget with RM150M semiconductor fund commitment, focusing on inclusive growth, energy transition, and Bumiputera enterprise development.
US Trafficking Report Retains Malaysia at Tier 2 For a Third Straight Year, Citing Corruption and Recruiter Failures
Malaysia retains Tier 2 in US Trafficking Report for third year. State Department cites corruption, recruiter failures, and ongoing reform challenges.
