Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied that Malaysia is a secular state, saying the concept of secularism, where there is a total separation of state and religion, is "not acceptable", not only to him as a Muslim, but to all Malaysians

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 278 pilgrims made an emergency landing in Oman after a technical issue, with all passengers reported safe as authorities and airline crews handled the situation without injuries

A Syariah-based diyat compensation system for drink-driving cases is being proposed to complement existing laws with a restorative justice approach; it would allow victims’ families to receive financial restitution alongside criminal penalties

Three new species of spiny lobster have been identified in Sabah, expanding knowledge of marine biodiversity in Malaysian waters; The discovery highlights the ecological richness of the region and the importance of keeping up research and conservation

Seberang Perai City Council is targeting food waste reduction at 54 Ramadan bazaars across Penang; the initiative includes waste separation and surplus food redistribution to curb disposal volumes as large crowds gather nightly for iftar meals