Malaysia

Rarely, the environment has issued a warning for Singapore, Malaysia and the entire southeast Asian region. The Singapore Institute for International Affairs last warned about a higher likelihood of severe transboundary haze events in the coming months on June 24, 2026, when it issued its “Red Alert” status. With watching and waiting along with meteorological conditions that could form a …

From 1st July 2026, all of Malaysia will have access to eligible prescription medication at their own doorsteps at no delivery fees. The federal government has announced today that it will provide the full coverage of the courier fees that will be charged for the Ubat Melalui Pos service, such that people who are eligible for Ubat Melalui Pos will …

The enforcement of online child protection becomes a new chapter in the history of online child protection in Malaysia with the implementation of the Child Protection Code within the Online Safety Act 2025. Children under the age of 16 have been banned from creating or keeping accounts on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, among the social media giants, under the …

Johor’s new Premium Wage Scheme is a positive initiative for Malaysia to tackle talent emigration. The idea behind this boosts employment in a desirable manner within the state, thus lessening the existing flow of highly skilled Malaysians to Singapore’s shores seeking higher paying work. With the expanding Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the scheme allows the fresh graduate to earn much …

The rules and regulations for travel to the bustling cultural hub of Southeast Asia have changed so quickly. The Malaysian government has embarked on a comprehensive regulatory overhaul, all the while emphasizing the importance of ensuring local businesses survival, national security, and compliance with labor laws. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed a multi-agency and coordinated crackdown against foreign nationals …

The Digital Playground has officially transformed the lives of millions of families in Malaysia. The government has taken unprecedented action to address cyberbullying, financial crimes and the mental health effects of mindless scrolling. The “age limits” regulation for social media in Malaysia has officially gone into effect, prohibiting children under age 16 from using or creating a social media account. …

Your local company’s main listing has received a huge financial boost. The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) launched an unprecedented funding mechanism on 4th June 2026 via SME Corp. Malaysia. In support of the 2020 roadmap to assist 200 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with high potential to list on Bursa Malaysia by 2030, the newly announced PKS@BURSA …

For many millions of Malaysians, the gig economy has helped them earn a living. Being a Grab rider, food delivery, online sellers, freelancer, farmer or content creator comes with an element of what is commonly called flexibility; however, there is one drawback for the flexible, and that is planning for retirement. Self-employed persons are not required to contribute to the …

The drive for more sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy sources has now reached fever pitch in the Southeast Asian region. The government is aggressively promoting a national initiative to significantly reduce carbon emissions and stabilize rural agricultural economies. The new implementation of Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel mandate has reached a green light level. The new implementation of Malaysia’s B15 biodiesel mandate has …

The government-run mySalam National Health Protection Scheme offers RM50 per day cash assistance and many people in Malaysia are not aware of it. The initiative is aimed at providing financial support to lower cost of living households when a member of their household is admitted to hospital without incurring any registration or monthly premiums. You can receive up to RM700 …