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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed a RM875,000 fine on AmBank (M) Berhad for failing to comply with the Directive to Financial Institutions under the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA). The penalty was issued on November 18, 2024, and…

The Malaysian government has unveiled a series of significant improvements to the entry permit application process, specifically targeting foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens seeking Permanent Resident (MYPR) status. These enhancements…

Kesuma, the Department of Labour Malaysia (Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Malaysia), has reminded employers that they are not allowed to force employees to take annual leave or unpaid leave under any circumstances without mutual agreement. This…

Policy announcements that frequently change reflect the government's lack of preparedness to make decisive decisions and a lack of confidence in the initial announcements made. Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Administrative Science and…

In one of the most significant victories of the 2024–25 Malaysia Super League season, Perak FC delivered a commanding 7–0 win against Kelantan Darul Naim during a match held on January 27, 2025. The victory marks a high point in Perak FC’s…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim showcased Malaysia’s leadership on the global stage during his attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, held from January 21 to 22. Anwar delivered a powerful keynote speech during…

On Sunday, rebels backed by Rwanda entered the outskirts of Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo. This caused what the UN called "mass panic" among the city's 2 million residents, and the government of Congo called it a "declaration of…

Iran and Russia's presidents have signed a broad strategic partnership deal that will allow them to work together for a long time. Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and Vladimir Putin of Russia signed the agreement on Friday in Moscow.…

Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, was in the UK recently and was able to secure RM11 billion in possible investments in a wide range of areas, such as green energy and the digital economy. In a press conference with Malaysian…

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has applauded the truce deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the release of captives that is set to take effect on Sunday. “NATO welcomes the ceasefire; hostage release agreement in…