Backyard cafes in JB give their owners hope to extend land lease, preserve kampung heritage

JOHOR BAHRU – Newlyweds Izwan Zaini and Azrin Zainal took a leap of faith in 2024 when they decided to set up a cafe selling their distinctive laksa, not in urban Johor Bahru, but in a quiet community about 10 minutes drive from downtown. The pair...

World : Philippines' Marcos Hails Malaysia’s Proactive Role In Steering ASEAN Amid Global Challenges

By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has commended Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full...

Malaysia's Rare Earth Industry: Balancing Resource Potential and Technical Challenges​【SMM Analysis】

Malaysia's Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi, once publicly admitted: "Without China's rare earth technology, Malaysia's rare earth industry simply cannot develop." This statement reveals the practical...

CelcomDigi, HPUNIMAS pioneer telehealth solutions to bridge Sarawak’s healthcare gap

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Fadillah (fourth right) launches telehealth initiatives – Transforming Healthcare for Underserved Communities, together with distinguished guests at HPUNIMAS here today. – Photo by Aileen Yap...

Philippines' Marcos Hails Malaysia’s Proactive Role In Steering ASEAN Amid Global Challenges

By Linda Khoo & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has commended Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as “a very full...

RM497m push: Lynas expands Malaysia rare earths hub to fuel global tech growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Lynas Rare Earths Ltd will increase the processing capacity of heavy rare earths at its Malaysian refinery to meet growing demand for metals used in robotics, advanced technology, and military applications. In a statement...

Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship, G20 observer status, and Brazil-Malaysia breakthrough

KUALA LUMPUR: When Malaysia assumed the Group Chairmanship of Asean in 2025, few anticipated that its quiet diplomacy would eventually bridge Southeast Asia and Latin America. Yet the Kuala Lumpur meetings of October 2025 confirmed precisely that...

Lao Students Win First Prize at ASEAN AI–Data Science Competition in Malaysia

KPL Two Lao students, Mr. Palinya Saengdara and Ms. Manivong Kounlasy have brought pride to the nation by winning First Place at the ASEAN Regional Level of the AI–Data Science Explorers Competition, organized by the ASEAN Foundation in Malaysia...

China, US start trade talks in Kuala Lumpur; outcome holds global significance: expert

This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2025 shows Merdeka 118, the venue for the China-U.S. economic and trade talks, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Saturday morning for talks on economic and trade issues....

Malaysians, It’s Time To Rethink Grocery Shopping 

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. For many households, grocery shopping is still a weekend routine: braving traffic, circling for parking, navigating crowded aisles and queuing...

All-intelligence lively robot X2 "Heart" Sarawak Premier, AgiBot Steals the Spotlight of Malaysia

Kuching, Malaysia (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- The 8th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2025 (IDECS25) officially commenced on October 22nd, 2025, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. Organized by the Sarawak Government and co-hosted...

Ichia Technologies doubles down on its Malaysian presence with new $115.6m Kedah site

Taiwanese electronic components manufacturer, Ichia Technologies, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Kedah, Malaysia. The new facility, with an investment of nearly $115.6m (RM490m), will add approximately 600 new jobs to the local...

Bursa Malaysia rebounds in anticipation of US rate cut

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia rebounded on Wednesday on investor optimism over a rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting and bumper earnings from US tech. Investors had booked profits in broad-based selling in the previous session...

U.S. and China Open High-Stakes Trade Talks in Kuala Lumpur Amid Escalating Tensions

BY COMFORT OGBONNA Top economic officials from the United States and China began crucial negotiations in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, aiming to prevent an escalation of their intensifying trade conflict and to ensure a meeting between U.S. President...

Ahead of Federal Reserve announcement: Markets extend record run as trade dominates

Markets hit record highs Wednesday thanks to optimism over US trade deals, the AI sector and an expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Europe's major indices mostly climbed nearing the half-way stage after all-time peaks for some...

Sports on TV, radio: Nov. 1-3, 2025

• NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Ariz., 4 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship, Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Ariz., 6:30 p.m., CW • Vanderbilt at Texas, 11 a.m., ABC • Army at Air Force, 11 a.m., CBS • UAB at...

General : Beyond Identity: MyKad, The Key To A Smarter, Seamless Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu, Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Puti Iylia Maisarah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Once a simple proof of identity, Malaysia’s national identification card has become the backbone of the nation’s digital transformation,...

Malaysia, South Korea Reaffirm Commitment To Strengthen Ties On 65th Anniversary Of Diplomatic Relations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations in conjunction with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, building on the strategic partnership formalised...

Canon Envisions a ‘Future-Ready Malaysia’ at Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Canon today announced its upcoming Think Big Klang Valley Series, happening on 12 November 2025 at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. Under the theme of ‘Future-Ready Malaysia:...

Singapore's Ultimate Prehistoric Adventure Begins at Science Centre Singapore

DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US finally arrives with 400 million years of Earth's history, rare fossils and a spectacular 40-metre-long dinosaur Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- The wait is nearly over. Science Centre Singapore, in collaboration with...