Asia Malaysia The country is growing among major producers of semiconductors, being the world's sixth largest exporter; in the 1970s, Malaysia created a free trade zone on the island of Penang, offered tax exemptions and built dedicated districts and warehouses
Asia Malaysia Fewer than 150 Malayan tigers left are left in the country, prompting the Consumers’ Association of Penang to urge decisive action to avoid extinction: stronger anti-poaching enforcement, wildlife crime courts, habitat protection and a national task force
Asia Malaysia 31 Malaysians trapped in job-scam networks in Myanmar have been rescued and safely repatriated; victims were lured with false offers and forced into cybercrime work, highlighting ongoing regional trafficking networks and the need for tighter cooperation
Asia Malaysia Phase 2 of Malaysia's legal reforms has been launched, moving to separate the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor; The change aims to strengthen judicial independence, prevent conflicts of interest, enhance public trust in the justice system
Asia Malaysia Sabah, a resource-rich Malaysian state on northern Borneo, is heading to elections; Its strategic location, diverse population and vital natural assets make it crucial for national stability, drawing the country's attention