PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has succeeded in reducing annual debt to RM77 billion in 2024 from RM99 billion in 2022.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Consumer Credit Bill 2025, paving the way for a unified regulatory framework to oversee non-bank lenders, including buy now, pay later (BNPL) service providers and debt collection agencies. In her wind-up, Deputy...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The volume of buy now, pay later (BNPL) transactions has increased from 83.8 million in the second half (H2) of 2024 to 102.6 million in H1 this year.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung today called for unlicensed moneylenders, commonly known as “ah long” or loan sharks, to be absorbed into a regulated financing system under the Consumer Credit Bill 2025, arguing that punitive action alone has failed...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Foreign Ministry has yet to receive an application from the United States on the nomination of conservative commentator Nick Adams as US ambassador to Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Malaysia, together with Asean members, is proposing reforms to the veto power held by the five permanent members (P5) of the United Nations Security Council, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Around 2.8 million Malaysians registered for MyDigital ID as of the second quarter (Q2) this year, up from 1.8 million in Q1.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin today raised concerns that unchecked buy now, pay later (BNPL) services could lead to higher consumer costs and create monopolies by major providers, unless proper regulation is introduced. While debating the second reading of...

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Several world leaders, including those from Asia, Europe, Canada, the United States, Africa and Latin America, are expected to attend the 47th Asean Summit scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur this October, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a special gesture of appreciation for the people is expected to be announced tomorrow or Wednesday.

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that he does not prevent any gathering or criticism of his leadership, including calls for his resignation.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The government will soon establish a dedicated oversight committee to monitor whistleblower protections and disclosures under proposed amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law...

PETALING JAYA, July 21 — The Sessions Court here today discharged and acquitted Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, the father of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, of a charge of neglecting his six-year-old autistic son, which allegedly resulted in physical injuries two years ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that every policy implemented by the government must benefit the people and not burden the majority, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia will not bow to pressure that could undermine national policies, including negotiations with the United States (US) related to tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Serious irregularities identified in three audits were detailed in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) Series 2, which was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament of Dewan Rakyat which opens today will see debates on the direction of the country's foreign policy after the Asean 2025 Chairmanship, digital transformation and the issue of increasing hajj costs as among the main agendas.

PUTRAJAYA, July 20 — Malaysia and Singapore are now exploring strategic cooperation in three main areas — GovTech, public housing and public sector reform — to strengthen public service delivery.

BUKIT GANTANG, July 20 — Retired army and police personnel will be appointed as hostel wardens at two Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) next month under a pilot initiative to curb bullying, said Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified two more companies suspected of obtaining data centre construction projects by bribing the project manager of a prominent construction company who was recently arrested.