Stories from Malaysia

Ahmad has provided assurances that basic healthcare services, including patient treatment, emergency care, and routine services, will face no reductions as planned in the 2026 Budget. The statement noted that hospital staff, including doctors and nurses, will continue their duties through May 1. These healthcare provisions are part of the Malaysian health ministry's framework. Hospital construction in Malaysia has not been impacted by budget changes, according to Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

A new report indicates that data breaches are projected to cost an average of RM3.2 million in 2026. The increasing attack surface due to agentic AI expansion is a factor.

A military captain faces the death penalty or a maximum of 40 years in prison following charges related to the killing of a Bangladeshi man. The incident involves a charge of murder.

The TAMTAM vessel lost communication for over 10 hours after its communication equipment and engine were sabotaged. Malaysian Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadel announced the development via Facebook.

Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim stated the Malaysian government is strengthening diplomatic efforts to ensure ten Malaysian citizens can participate in a global humanitarian mission. Some boats were boarded and damaged, though the passengers were not detained.

The English version of Xi Jinping's 'The Governance of China' Volume V was discussed at an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A reading group for the English edition of the fifth volume of 'Xi Jinping: The Governance Experience' was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Nusantara Emergency Operations Center confirmed ten Malaysian citizens are aboard aid ships requested by Israel in international waters en route to Gaza. Datuk Dr. Sani Arabi Abdul Alim Arabi stated that six out of twenty-two identified ships are carrying Malaysian nationals.

The posts were made on the Threads application on March 31. MCMC officials successfully identified the posts on the same day.

Pahang State Executive Councilor Seri Wan Rosli Wan Ismail has called for the return of three Malaysian elephants, named Dara, Amoy, and Kelat, from Japan. He stated the animals should be relocated to the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah.

Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim announced that extreme poverty in Selangor has been addressed. The announcement followed various effective poverty alleviation initiatives. The statement was made during a regional development meeting in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Wednesday.