Fahmi Fadzil

Melaka state election: candidate numbers and contest details

36 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Melaka state election candidates propose local infrastructure improvements

The 16th Melaka State Election has entered the campaigning phase, with the Election Commission (SPR) confirming that 79 candidates will contest 28 state assembly seats. Following the nomination process on October 31, the

Indonesia and Malaysia anti-drug enforcement updates

93 clusters · 153 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Indonesian police seize large quantities of illegal drugs in separate operations

Indonesia’s nationwide anti-drug drive accelerated through July and August 2026. Police data released on 30 June recorded 1,485 arrests and more than 215 kg of narcotics seized in Central Java. By 1 July, the police chie

Malaysian government administrative and legislative efforts

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Anwar Ibrahim addresses claims of government division

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed providing constituency development allocations to opposition Members of Parliament, suggesting a model similar to the 2021 confidence and supply agreement. To manage this, Deputy

Malaysia higher education legislative reform

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Malaysia plans new higher education act to replace AUKU

The Malaysian Cabinet approved a proposal to amend the University and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971, with the amendment bill expected to be tabled in Parliament in December 2026. This interim measure aims to remove

Siti Nurhaliza concert series success

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Siti Nurhaliza receives ASEAN and Asia Records for concert attendance

Singer Siti Nurhaliza performed her Gema Bumantara Traditional Concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, attracting approximately 63,000 spectators despite heavy rain. The event featured over 30 classic songs and high

Malaysia financial and e-commerce fraud crackdown

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Malaysia Prime Minister orders crackdown on e-commerce fraud

The Malaysian government has initiated multiple measures to combat various forms of digital and financial fraud. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reported that over 9,600 mule accounts were targeted following a 149 percent i

Malaysia TuJu navigation app controversy

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Fahmi Fadzil calls for LLM accountability over TuJu app information

The Malaysian navigation application TuJu experienced a rapid surge in popularity, recording over 700,000 downloads in a single day. This growth followed a government directive prohibiting civil servants from using Waze

Malaysia continues phased repatriation of Myanmar nationals

19 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Malaysia to continue repatriation of Myanmar refugees

Since January 2026, Malaysia has repatriated approximately 10,493 Myanmar nationals through bilateral agreements involving air and sea transport. On 28 September, a significant phase commenced with the transport of 1,476

Malaysia's AI integration and technological sovereignty

16 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: SoftBank and Tencent Cloud announce major investments in Malaysia

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim continues to advocate for the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Malaysia, emphasizing that technological mastery must be rooted in local values, religious principles, a

Malaysia presents 2027 Budget with tax and wage reforms

18 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Malaysia Budget 2027 introduces new wage frameworks

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has presented Malaysia’s RM510 billion Budget for 2027, themed ‘Menggapai di Langit, Mengakar di Bumi’. The budget aims to reduce the public deficit to 3.3% of GDP, with a target of 3% by 202

FINAS industry support and compensation initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: FINAS to open RM15 million creative content fund applications

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) has introduced several initiatives to support the audiovisual sector. The agency is conducting a feasibility study to explore residual payment or revenue-sharing

Nepal and Tibet floods: death toll rises and survivor found

18 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Malaysia seeks assistance to locate 54 citizens missing in Nepal

The humanitarian crisis in the mountainous border regions of Nepal and Tibet has intensified following a glacial collapse and debris flow on August 26, 2026. Officials described the disaster as a “Himalayan tsunami,” cau

Online gaming child safety regulatory scrutiny

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Malaysia reviews age restrictions for online gaming platforms

Regulatory scrutiny regarding child safety on online gaming platforms has intensified in the Asia-Pacific region. In Australia, the eSafety Commission released a report identifying significant safety gaps on platforms

Malaysia digital infrastructure and economy expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Malaysia to invest RM5 billion in digital infrastructure and animation IP

The Malaysian government has announced a RM5 billion allocation under Budget 2027 for the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) initiative. This funding is intended to expand high-quality internet coverage, specifically targe

Malaysia digital and technological development initiatives

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Malaysia to provide 100,000 free AI subscriptions under Budget 2027

Malaysia is advancing its digital and technological landscape through new labor policies and infrastructure initiatives. In June 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs implemented a revised Employment Pass policy featuring t