PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — Residential properties sold under the Housing Development Act (HDA) will be exempted from the updated Sales and Services Tax (SST), following concerns from the construction industry over rising costs.

LUMUT, June 15 — Malaysia upholds the sovereign rights of all nations, including Iran, which was the victim of a recent Israeli attack, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

LUMUT, June 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the littoral combat ship (LCS) construction by Lumut Naval Shipyard (Lunas) at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base here, describing it as commendable.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is expected to support and develop the media industry across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, ensuring inclusive and equitable growth for all regions.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The RM30 million allocation announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for digital transformation will help media organisations adapt to the evolving media landscape, particularly in facing challenges posed by social media and meeting the expectations of the new generation, especially Gen Z.

ALOR GAJAH, June 14 — The Malaysian government is looking to enhance strategic defence cooperation with Indonesia through various bilateral initiatives following its participation in the Indo Defence 2025 expo and forum in Jakarta this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) President Datuk Yong Soo Heong was honoured with the Hawana 2025 Award in recognition of his lifelong contribution to journalism, at the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2025 main celebration at the World Trade Centre today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is intensifying efforts to encourage more young people to become blood donors, as the country prepares to face an ageing population by 2040.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect today, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — For the first time, the government has announced a one-year exemption from training levy payments for all private educational institutions, effective January 1, 2026.

IPOH, June 14 — Only seven injured victims in Monday’s (June 9) crash along the Jeli-Gerik East West Highway (JRTB) that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students are still undergoing treatment in government hospitals.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) stands as a symbol of the government’s recognition of the vital role media practitioners play in shaping an informed society, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KOTA TINGGI, June 14 — New laws like the Corporate Manslaughter Act adopted in the United Kingdom (UK) and proposed for introduction in Malaysia would establish broader and proportionate liability to companies, not just individuals, accountable in cases of accidents or management negligence.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The 13th Malaysia Plan 2026-2030 (13MP) will be a jumping-off point to address the nation’s economic challenges, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged authorities to take firm action in the misuse of children’s and teenagers’ images on social media.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Foreign Ministry has confirmed no Malaysians in Iran have been reported to be affected by Israel’s attacks.

TAWAU, June 13 — The Higher Education Ministry has called on universities in the country to offer programmes or establish faculties related to artificial intelligence (AI), in preparation for the growing demand for AI talent across various industries.

GERIK, June 13 — A bus driver charged following a deadly crash that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students here on Monday has pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of dangerous driving causing death at the Gerik Magistrates’ Court.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Malaysia will send a representative to attend the United Nations conference in New York, the United States, next week, which will discuss a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is advising consumers impacted by Jetstar Asia Airways’ upcoming cessation of operations to take immediate action and reach out to the airline directly for assistance.