PHNOM PENH, March 2 — Climate change poses a growing threat to Malaysia’s food security, with erratic weather patterns and rising temperatures disrupting global agriculture.

BUTTERWORTH, March 2 — The economic empowerment of Indian entrepreneurs remains an ongoing commitment of the Federal government, with RM300 million allocated for this year as of February, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Vietnam has strongly backed Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship priorities for 2025, expressing confidence in the country's leadership to drive regional progress.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to declare a 6.30 per cent dividend for both conventional and shariah savings for 2024 will bolster confidence in the capital market and investment sector, an economist said.

KOTA KINABALU, March 2 — All temporary relief centres (PPS) in flood-affected districts across the state have been closed as the floods have completely subsided.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has said that he will defend the positions of Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice-president and Setiawangsa branch chief in the party election, scheduled for May 24.

KOTA KINABALU, Mar 1 — Sabah’s Paitan district has recovered from floods, with the two remaining temporary evacuation centres (PPS) there officially closed as at 8pm today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, have extended Ramadan greetings to all Muslims in the country.

PUTRAJAYA, Mar 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is expanding food monitoring activities in Ramadan to include hotels offering iftar buffets, raw material suppliers, and ice preparation premises.

PUTRAJAYA, Mar 1 — Malaysians can now check the status of their Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) or their applications for the cash aid at the official STR portal using the Malaysian Digital Identity (MyDigital ID).

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — The construction of the new Olympic House Malaysia in Bukit Jalil is expected to cost RM103 million, Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria said.

SHAH ALAM, Mar 1 — The 6.3 per cent dividend rate announced by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2024 is the highest since 2017, said chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment assets stood at RM1.25 trillion as at December 31, 2024, of which 63 per cent was invested domestically.

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will hold Ihya Ramadan programme across ministries throughout this holy month, said his senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) board today announced a dividend rate of 6.3 per cent for conventional accounts, with a total payout of RM63.05 billion, and 6.3 per cent for shariah accounts, with a total payout of RM10.19 billion.

SHAH ALAM, Mar 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his appreciation for the leadership of parties within the Unity Government, which he said continues to uphold the administration’s stability.

KOTA TINGGI, Mar 1 — The 31st Asean Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat has achieved significant progress, with productive discussions on economic integration and strategic initiatives, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — Civil servants on duty in Parliament will not be affected by the introduction of the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Taxpayers can submit the tax return form (RF) for the 2024 Year Remuneration and Year of Assessment via e-filing starting tomorrow, according to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Muslims in the country to demonstrate compassion and civility as a way to fully embrace the spirit of worshipping God during Ramadan.