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

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

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

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

The tradition of "bertuntung," decorating homes with oil lamps in preparation for the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, is still practiced by the Malaysian community in Sarawak; many homes choose to display a combination of oil lamps and electricity