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It’s not Big Tobacco, but Big Pharma that’s behind vape ban push: industry leader

Move president warns of harm to public health and legal vape industry if proposed nationwide ban goes ahead

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Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

From ‘Ikan Bilis’ to Big Fish: MACC’s high-profile corruption cases from 2023 to 2026

Once accused of targeting only low-level offenders, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has, over the past three years, pursued investigations involving former prime ministers, cabinet ministers, senior civil servants and corporate figures with billions of ringgit in alleged corruption, money laundering and asset seizures now under scrutiny

Foreign workforce drops 13% as Malaysia pushes local hiring

Government maintains hiring freeze, prepares new levy system to curb dependency by 2030