Stories from Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia

The National Savings Bank (BSN) is running a savings campaign called 'Simpan SSPN 2026' with a chance to win prizes totaling nearly 1.4 million ringgit for 954 winners. Prizes include a Honda CR-V, Yamaha motorcycles, and cash rewards.

The broadcast referenced Section 48 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. An additional 133 schools are scheduled for this year. The Minister of Education stated that a meeting with childcare center operators will also be held to discuss the issue of screen time among children. The broadcast detailed penalties under Malaysian law for offenses related to multimedia, including potential fines up to 50,000 ringgit or imprisonment up to one year, or both. It also mentioned investigations under other laws like the Penal Code and Sedition Act.

The MyTex portal offers a simplified and faster way to manage tax reporting through e-filing. Users can log in, fill in income and relief information, save, and submit online from any device at any time.

The ruling had previously denied his request to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home. Razak has been incarcerated since 2022 following convictions for graft, money laundering, and abuse of power involving billions of dollars from a sovereign wealth fund.

Social media platform providers removed 43,618 pieces of fraudulent or scam-related content during the first quarter of this year. Deputy Communications Minister Theo Ni Ching confirmed the removal of this content. The action was taken based on specific regulatory or platform-based enforcement measures.

Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn his appeal against a court ruling that denied his request to serve his sentence at home. Razak has been imprisoned since 2022 following convictions for graft, abuse of power, and money laundering. These offenses were linked to the theft of billions of dollars from a sovereign wealth fund established during his tenure.

A high-level delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense, led by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, is participating in the 19th Asia Defense and National Security Exhibition in Malaysia. The delegation met with various international defense ministers, including the Turkish Defense Minister, to discuss international cooperation in the defense industry. The mission aims to strengthen strategic ties and promote mutual cooperation based on equality and international law. The delegation said Vietnam's commitment to enhancing defense industry cooperation through international exchanges. Datuk Sri Muhammad Hassan attended the Hajj delegation, with the war described as becoming more difficult.

The Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources aims to facilitate 200,000 job placements this year through expanded national programs. The 'My Future Jobs' carnival initiative is offering over 10,000 opportunities with monthly salaries ranging from 3,000 to 16,000 ringgit. The program is designed to enhance nationwide employability and economic participation.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) officially announced at its 87th Annual General Meeting that the 21-point scoring system will be discontinued. The decision was officially confirmed during the 87th BWF Annual General Meeting held on April 25, 2026.

Protesters marched toward Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to protest alleged government double standards regarding an anti-corruption commission probe into chief Azam Bakki. Fireworks exploded in several directions during the demonstration, causing participants to disperse and seek shelter. Police increased their presence at the scene, though no injuries have been reported. The protest follows allegations of misconduct involving the commission chief.