PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) will summon individuals who cross-dressed as women during the 39th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) awards show, which was broadcast live on a local television station om Sunday (February 16).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Malaysian Army and the Canadian Armed Forces have further strengthened their diplomatic ties and bilateral military cooperation through the execution of Exercise Mantis Series 11/2025, which began on January 20 and runs until Sunday (February 23).

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — The Interfaith Harmony Committee (JK Harmoni) does not discuss matters related to Islamic religious policy, but rather seeks ways and provides views to the government on the best method to strengthen the unity of the multi-religious community in this country.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — The Court of Appeal has deferred its verdict on the government’s appeal against a High Court ruling regarding the transfer of ownership of 263.272 acres (106.542 hectares) of the Duta enclave land to Semantan Estate Sdn Bhd.

MANAMA, Feb 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the close relationship between His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia and Bahrain’s King Hamad Isa Al Khalifa plays a key role in strengthening Malaysia-Bahrain cooperation.

SINGAPORE, Feb 20 — Malaysia has been elected as a council member of the International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) for the 2025-2027 term, said the Transport Ministry (MOT).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail refuted claims that the Madani government is arbitrarily using the Sedition Act 1948 against the public.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The RM16 billion lease contract for 28 helicopters over 15 years includes a comprehensive package covering various essential services, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Feb — The Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti) will hold an engagement session with Proton Holdings Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd to discuss supply chain-related issues.

PETALING JAYA, Feb 20 — The government has allocated RM20 million for the development of eight sports with the potential to achieve outstanding results at the Olympic Games.

MANAMA, Feb 20 — Malaysia and Bahrain are committed to strengthening cooperation, including in emerging financial technologies such as cryptocurrency and sandbox platforms, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The recent shooting at a shopping mall in Setia Alam, Selangor, has highlighted the need to improve security guard training modules, both in theoretical and practical aspects.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 20 — The Education Ministry (MOE) has reiterated its directive to all State Education Departments (JPN) to collaborate with the local authorities in monitoring and regulating food and beverage sales outside school premises.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The total fertility rate (TFR) in Malaysia has been on a downward trend since 2013, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Approximately 717 arrests were made between 2020 and 2024 in joint operations by the National Registration Department (JPN) and various enforcement agencies to combat identity card forgery and the unlawful possession of another person’s identity card.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti) has received approval from the National Investment Council (MPN) to extend the current moratorium for the Malaysian iron and steel sector, which is set to end in August 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra) expects the flood mitigation project to be completed as early as a year ahead of schedule, with support from various parties.

MANAMA, Feb 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Malaysian diaspora to work together in preserving the country’s image on the global stage.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Government efforts to attract young people’s interest in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), flood mitigation projects, and issues related to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) are among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The number of flood victims taking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) in two affected states has risen as of 8.30pm.