Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
A Philippine school shooting that left two dead has reignited debate over social media access for minors and gun safety. Education and interior officials are calling for legislative action on both fronts.
Britain's economy is demonstrating the strongest evidence yet of capitalising on global AI expansion, with the information and communications sector driving nearly half of recent economic growth and investment in computer hardware reaching near-record levels.
Prime Minister's wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has urged continued support for fathers in the Malaysian Armed Forces, emphasizing the importance of policies and programmes that help them balance their sacrifices for the nation with their family responsibilities.
The US Senate is pushing forward with the Clarity Act, landmark legislation that would establish federal oversight of cryptocurrencies. The bill faces a procedural vote in mid-September after the August recess, with support from President Trump and the crypto industry.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah expects robust economic performance in the second half of 2026, building on first-half growth of 5.6 per cent. The government remains cautious about external risks including Middle East tensions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical importance of a strong, principled civil service in sustaining Malaysia's policy direction and economic progress, calling public servants the backbone of national development.