MCMC Escalates Crackdown on Fake News with 463 Takedown Requests
Putrajaya, 22 April 2026 – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has forwarded 463 requests to social media platforms to remove fake news related to the global…
Author: Ganesh A/L Subramaniam
Ganesh specialises in Malaysia’s politics and crime, with a sharp focus on parliamentary affairs, national infrastructure, and development issues shaping the country’s future.
Malaysia’s Approved Investments Surge to RM89.8 Billion in Q1 2026, Led by Manufacturing and Digital Economy
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 April 2026 – Malaysia recorded RM89.8 billion in approved investments in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained investor confidence despite an increasingly volatile global…
Malaysia Urged to Use BNPL Prudently as Costs Rise, Fahmi Warns Against Financing Daily Essentials
PUTRAJAYA, 21 April 2026 – Malaysians are being urged to exercise greater caution in using “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) facilities, particularly for everyday necessities, as concerns grow…
Malaysia Rolls Out RM5 Billion SME Support Package as Cost Pressures Intensify
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 April 2026 – Malaysia has unveiled a comprehensive support package for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including a RM5 billion financing guarantee, tax relief measures,…
PADU Evolves Into Backend Powerhouse for 26 Government Agencies, Says Economy Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 April 2026 – Malaysia’s Central Database Hub (PADU) has transitioned into a critical backend infrastructure supporting 26 government agencies, marking a significant milestone in the…
Malaysia Stands Firm on Global Stage, Anwar Says in Defiant Foreign Policy Signal
KOTA BHARU, 18 April 2026 – Malaysia will continue to uphold an independent and principled voice on the global stage, even when its stance runs counter to major…
Bursa Malaysia Launches National Investment Programme (NIP) to Deepen Financial Literacy and Strengthen Capital Market Participation
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 April 2026 – Bursa Malaysia has taken a decisive step to strengthen its investment ecosystem with the official launch of the National Investment Programme (NIP),…
Malaysia’s IPR-INTAN Programme Generates RM1.5 Million, Strengthens Food Security and B40 Income
Putrajaya, 17 April 2026 – Malaysia’s government-led Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat – Usahawan Tani (IPR-INTAN) programme is gaining traction as a dual-engine policy, lifting lower-income households while strengthening national…
CIMB, DBKL Seal RM5 Million Collaboration to Drive Inclusive Growth in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, 16 April 2026 – CIMB Bank Berhad has entered into a strategic collaboration with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, committing RM5 million over three years to accelerate…