KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Immigration Department rescued 10 underage foreign girls believed to be victims of sexual exploitation during a raid on a spa and massage centre in Johor Bahru yesterday.

KUALA SELANGOR, May 3 — The Health Ministry (MOH) seized 21,571 illegal health products worth RM37.5 million in 2024, an increase of nearly eight percent from the 20,157 items worth RM24.8 million confiscated in 2023.

KOTA KINABALU, May 3 — The number of flood victims in Sabah surged to 1,243 individuals from 375 families as of 4pm today, compared to 392 people from 126 families at 8am.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The former chief executive officer of a company is on remand for three days until Monday (May 5) for allegedly submitting claims containing false particulars amounting to RM360 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Malaysia's 19-place rise in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reflects international recognition of efforts to establish the Malaysian Media Council, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

IPOH, May 3 — Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said there are no plans yet to draft laws addressing the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, but the National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) are being utilised as a reference to regulate its use.

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) via the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington, closely monitors the aftermath of severe weather that affected New Zealand, particularly in the Wellington and Canterbury regions.

PASIR MAS, May 3 — Malaysian tourists have given positive feedback on the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), introduced by the Thai government to ease and speed up the entry process for foreign visitors.

BANGKOK, May 2 — Malaysia and Thailand will set up a ministerial-level transport committee to discuss bilateral policies and related issues as part of efforts to strengthen the transport sector in both countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysia and the Philippines share the stance that all humanitarian aid to Myanmar must be delivered without discrimination or restriction, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Nominations for the Parti Keadilan Rakyat central leadership posts involving elections for the Central Leadership Council (MPP), Keadilan Youth council, and Keadilan Women council, which was scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday, has been postponed to May 8 and 9.

By Muhammad Rey Hazriell SHAH ALAM, May 2 — The removal of chicken egg subsidies is set to directly impact the B40 group, as higher prices could hinder their access to affordable protein sources, said the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca). Fomca chief executive officer T....

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) does not intend to penalise private healthcare facilities that do not display medicine prices during the three-month grace period.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) will start disbursing the Union Affairs Development Grant from May 12 to allow trade unions to carry out programmes including training initiatives to strengthen their respective organisations.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysia has improved its standing in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, rising 19 spots to 88th place, according to the latest assessment by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

BUTTERWORTH, May 2 — The Public Works Department (JKR) is implementing 66 new construction projects for the Health Ministry under the fifth rolling plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), at a cost of RM2.4 billion.

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended congratulations and a warm welcome to the Kosovo government following the opening of its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, which will be inaugurated at 6pm today.

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today conferred the Order of Independence, Kosovo’s highest civilian award, by the country’s president, Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, in a ceremony held at the Perdana Putra Complex.

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, who is on a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The order to display medicine prices in private clinics and hospitals, effective today, has been welcomed by consumers who view the move as a manifestation of the government's concern for the rights and welfare of the people in obtaining health services transparently.