KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — A nationwide ban on vape products is urgently needed to address rising health risks and drug-related abuse among youths, says Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

KAZAN (Tatarstan), May 17 — The strong bilateral ties between Malaysia and the Russian Federation have been further reinforced through Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit, which ended yesterday.

KAZAN (Tatarstan), May 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia’s growing ties with Russia should not be seen as a zero-sum game, stressing that as an open trading nation, it is vital for the country to expand partnerships to protect its economic interests.

KAZAN, May 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Islamic world to work together and strengthen its fundamentals, which begin with the economy, especially the halal industry that is worth US$3 trillion (RM12.8 trillion).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has proposed that permanent appointees under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) be given monthly basis or lump sum options for their retirement payments, subject to conditions and eligibility.

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — A study by the Home Ministry’s Data Science Centre has found that individuals involved in drug abuse and trafficking are more likely to be linked to other crimes, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The application process to convert all foreign driving licences to Malaysian driving licences (LMM) will cease on Monday (May 19).

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has uncovered misconduct in handling investigation files by an officer from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) at the Port Klang District Fisheries Office, Resource Protection Branch.

NILAI, May 16 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) dismantled a drug distribution syndicate and seized various types of drugs, including heroin, ketamine and cannabis, weighing 145 kg and worth an estimated RM13 million, over two months.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The European Union (EU) has yet to determine whether Malaysia will be classified as a low risk country under its upcoming country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr.

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The Immigration Department has been directed to intensify large-scale enforcement operations at the locations of foreigners, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The government has extended the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) from May 19 this year until April 30, 2026, for undocumented migrants in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The High Court has allowed Tan Sri Razarudin Husain's application to commence a third committal proceeding against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris for violating the terms of a public apology made previously to the Inspector-General of police.

PETALING JAYA, May 16 — Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is optimistic about achieving a 40 per cent target of public transport usage in the country by 2030, in line with ongoing efforts to enhance existing facilities and services.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Malaysia is set to take centre stage in global diplomacy as it hosts the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Economic Summit this month, leveraging its 2025 Asean chairmanship to advance strategic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and China, especially in promoting a multipolar global order and reinforcing Asean's centrality.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim slammed unilateral decisions taken by some countries, describing it is a sheer display of power and arrogance and does not take into account the interests of small countries.

KAZAN, May 16 — Malaysia remains firm in its position to seek justice and resolution for the families and victims of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 tragedy, which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, says political secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.

KAZAN, May 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Republic of Tatarstan holds enormous potential and that Malaysia is ready to engage in discussions on trade and economic cooperation, including Islamic banking and the halal industry in the republic's capital, Kazan.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to ensuring that no manipulation, exploitation, or employment fraud is perpetrated against Bangladeshi nationals in the country.