Malaysia

The dissolution of parliament has been announced by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob; the act paves the way for national elections to be held later this year

Continuous rainfall has caused flash floods in several parts of northern Penang; the arrival hall of the Penang International Airport was flooded with ankle-deep water and a number of arriving flights had to be diverted

2023 budget will look at the welfare of the citizens and help them face the times ahead, the Prime Minister said, affirming that the government is aware of the challenges facing the population, such as rising prices of goods

The Ministry of Public Works said it will ensure that the Budget 2023, which will be presented next month, will focus on improving facilities and road conditions for the comfort and safety of users

Malaysia's genome variations, due to the diversity of its population, offer the best and most ideal site for clinical research, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin

Children born abroad to Malaysian women married to foreign spouses will not obtain automatic citizenship at birth, but can still apply to become Malaysian, said Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun, acknowledging that the process takes longer

Modules for a 9 MWp solar carport system have arrived in the country, delivered by Chinese solar module supplier Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd

Since August, people entering Malaysia no longer have to fill out a traveller's card, a move that aims to simplify entry procedures, after considering the current healthcare system is at a good level

The water tariff for the domestic category, or residential premises, in the peninsula and the Federal Territory of Labuan will not be increased, in view of the rising cost of living faced by the people

Malaysia's central bank raised interest rates for the second time this year and they are now up to 2,25%, a decision consistent with the advice of the Monetary Policy Committee

The government recently said it will abolish the death penalty and stop all executions, in a move cautiously welcomed by rights groups as a rare step forward on the issue in the region

According to industry players, the recent increase in fish prices (10/30%) is inevitable due to the problems plaguing the supply chain, with weather conditions and labour shortages being the major causes