Twitter has released a special emoji for the celebration of the 64th Merdeka, the national holiday that falls today

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

Muslims in Malaysia have begun fasting today after the crescent moon was officially sighted, marking the start of Ramadan 1447H: the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal announced the start of the holy month following observations at designated locations nationwide

In George Town, Penang, residents and members of the local Chinese community mobilised collectively to restore the 600-year-old Swee Nyet Keung clan house ahead of Chinese New Year; fundraising, cleanup drives, repairs revive the historic Hokkien landmark

Education reform proposed by majority party Pakatan Harapan aims to modernise curricula and assessments; Children’s Committee, a parliamentary shadow body monitoring child welfare, urges safeguards for children’s rights, equity, inclusion and well-being