Malaysia ranks eighth on the list of best places to retire according to International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2024, and is the only Asian country to make it into the top 10

New drone rules will be introduced later this year to regulate around 400.000 drones, air taxis and electric aircrafts; The government also plans to test drone deliveries and air taxis from early 2027 and launch a digital system to monitor flights

Efforts against sophisticated poaching syndicates, which operates using advanced technology and cross-border trafficking routes, are intensifying; The crackdown targets illegal hunting of endangered species such as tigers, elephants and pangolins

MediSAS national health insurance scheme will be launched at the end of July, offering affordable coverage for critical illnesses and major medical treatments; The program is designed to expand financial protection for lower- and middle-income households

Plans for an anti-bullying tribunal have been welcomed by the Bar Council; the proposed body would provide a more accessible mechanism to address bullying cases; A dedicated tribunal would strengthen child protection and ensure quicker resolutions