Malaysia

Move to dissolve Johor assembly signals BN confidence in retaining supermajority: Analysts

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the decision on June 1 during a hastily convened press conference in Johor Bahru.

Malaysia’s Health Ministry cracks down on online promotion and sales of vapes, smoking products

The ministry said the operation focuses on the manufacturing, distribution and sale of all types of smoking products.

Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for 16th state polls

The dissolution was announced after Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi sought the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim on the morning of June 1.

300, including 12 leaders of deviant group, arrested in Sabah

Singaporean motorcyclist dies after being hit by lorry along Malaysia’s North-South Expressway

The motorcycle ridden by the 20-year-old Singaporean after it was struck by a lorry on the North-South Expressway.

Commentary

Anwar Ibrahim’s loneliness is self-inflicted

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim risks losing both the conservatives he courts and the reformists who brought him to power.

Malaysia requires social media age checks barring under-16 accounts

Malaysia's new requirements apply to providers with at least eight million users in the South-east Asian country – including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Banker’s First takes Perak Turf Club Community Shield

Banker’s First (Nuqman Rozi) returning to scale after he won the Perak Turf Club Community Shield (1,200m) in Ipoh on May 31.

Singaporean hiker fractures arm while descending Malaysia’s Gunung Datuk

Rescuers brought the Singaporean down on a stretcher, before handing him over to medical personnel.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Malaysia rebukes Norway over cancelled missile deal; calls out global ‘hypocrisy’ on war crimes

Malaysia Defence Minister Khaled Nordin speaking at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31.

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