Local News
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0Local NewsShould Malaysia Rewind the Clock? The Quiet Debate Over the Country’s Time Zone
Many Malaysians under 40 – and most expats who arrived in the past few decades – may not know that Peninsular Malaysia...
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0Local NewsMalaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Set to Begin in January
From January 1, 2026, Malaysians below 16 will be barred from opening social media accounts unless age is verified via eKYC. The...
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0Local NewsBukit Bintang’s Glow-Up Sparks Debate: Progress or Priorities Misplaced?
A new RM4 million plan to beautify Kuala Lumpur’s famed shopping and entertainment district has stirred debate among Malaysians, many of whom...
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0Local NewsJohor Becomes Malaysia’s First Smart State, Setting the Benchmark for Digital Transformation
Five years ahead of schedule, Johor has made national history as Malaysia’s first officially recognized smart state, marking a major step toward...
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0Local NewsIt Happened Again! KLIA’s Latest Aerotrain Breakdown Tests Passengers’ Patience Once More
The new RM456 million Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport has broken down yet again, forcing bewildered travellers to walk the tracks...
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0ASEAN NewsKuala Lumpur Set to Host 47th ASEAN Summit Focused on Inclusivity and Sustainability
From October 26–28, 2025, Malaysia’s capital will welcome regional and global leaders for the 47th ASEAN Summit, marking a pivotal moment for...
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0Airline TravelTransport Ministry Warns of Action Against MAHB Over Repeated KLIA Aerotrain Failures
After repeated breakdowns of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport aerotrain system, the Ministry of Transport has announced plans to take regulatory action...
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0Local NewsThat Much? World Bank Questions Malaysia’s RM2.5 Billion Savings Claim From Petrol Subsidy Reform
The World Bank has challenged the Malaysian government’s projected RM2.5 billion annual savings from its new petrol subsidy scheme, calling for greater...
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0Local NewsWorking Expats to Be Automatically Enrolled in EPF from October 2025
Starting October 2025, Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will automatically register non-Malaysian employees holding employment passes, requiring both employers and workers to...
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0Local NewsWhat Expats Will Pay at the Pump: Malaysia’s New RON95 Rates Reportedly Coming Soon
Starting September 30, 2025, all Malaysian citizens will enjoy subsidized RON95 petrol at RM1.99/L while foreigners will be excluded. How much will...
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0Airline NewsKLIA Airspace Closure To Disrupt Flights During Merdeka Holiday Period
Malaysia Airlines announced that it will retime flights from August 26 to 31 as KLIA’s airspace closes for daily Merdeka celebrations, with...
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0Local NewsMalaysia Sees Surge in ASEAN Tourist Arrivals in First Half of 2025
Tourist arrivals from ASEAN countries have jumped 15.5% in the first six months of 2025, with Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair credited...