Asia Malaysia The country has officially adopted Worldcoin's iris scanning technology as part of its digital transformation strategy, a significant advancement in secure digital identity verification
Asia Malaysia The number of unemployed people in Malaysia in June fell by 0,1% to 565.300 compared to May, with an unemployment rate of 3,3%, according to the latest official data
Asia Malaysia Large crowds flocked to the 'Raja Kita' exhibition at the National Museum to see over 272 personal collections and objects related to Yang di-Pertuan Agong institution; many visitors felt the exhibition brought them closer to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
Asia Malaysia The Bishop of the Catholic Church in Penang officially announced the start of the process of beatification and canonisation of Sybil Kathigasu, a famous war nurse and Catholic lay figure, who could be Malaysia's first saint
Asia Malaysia WWF Malaysia was deeply saddened by the devastating floods that hit several cities this week, causing loss of life and significant damage to homes, infrastructure and livelihoods
Asia Malaysia Of the 41.000 school-age refugee and stateless children registered by UNHCR in Malaysia, only 34% have access to informal education and none to formal education, UNICEF reported
Asia Malaysia The country aspires to host the Asean Year of Skills 2025 in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation
Asia Malaysia In May alone, 423 commercial crime cases were registered statewide, said State Police Chief Comm M. Kumar; this is an increase of 150 cases, or 55%, over the previous year
Asia Malaysia The United States is willing to assist the Malaysian authorities in combating terrorism in the country in connection with the attack on a police station in Ulu Tiram, Johor, said Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan
Asia Malaysia Scientex Bhd, a global packaging manufacturer and property developer, announced the expansion of its renewable energy initiative with the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in all of the group's facilities in Malaysia
Asia Malaysia The country presented a new national anti-corruption strategy; according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim it will involve financial incentives for members of the public to help the government fight corruption
Asia Malaysia Malaysia's economy is estimated to have grown 3,9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, driven by growth in the services sector
Asia Malaysia Malaysia expressed disappointment with the US decision to use its veto to deny Palestine full membership in the UN, questioning the sincerity of the US in realizing the inalienable rights of the Palestinians, including their right to self-determination