Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
The Festival Turath Islami Selangor has been promoted to national status for its fourth edition, now called Festival Turath Islami Malaysia 2026. The eight-day event will run from September 13 at Putrajaya's Putra Mosque.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for mosques nationwide to embrace tourism by hosting open days and welcoming visitors, positioning them as cultural and heritage attractions while preserving their religious functions.
Malaysia will launch its first National Mosque Open Day at Tuminah Hamidi Mosque in Bagan Datuk from August 13-15, featuring cultural performances, sports activities, and family-friendly events open to visitors of all backgrounds.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the Seri Puteri Symphonic Winds Orchestra for securing Gold With Distinction at the World Music Contest in the Netherlands, urging Malaysians to pursue excellence.
Kelantan's wayang kulit masters face mounting obstacles to preserving the ancient shadow puppet art form, as only three senior practitioners remain and government permits grow harder to obtain.
Acclaimed Malaysian artist Faizal Tahir's original composition 'Aku Berjanji' has been selected as the official theme song for Malaysia's 2026 National Month celebrations and the Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign, marking a significant milestone in his nearly two-decade music career.