Malaysia
Malaysia Proposes Tram-Bus System to Alleviate Congestion
February 4, 2025
Malaysia Proposes Tram-Bus System to Alleviate Congestion
The Malaysian government is exploring the development of a light rail transit (LRT) or tram-bus network in Johor Bahru to ease traffic congestion upon the completion of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, Dawn Newspaper reported. The federal…
Floods and Landslides in Malaysia Claim Five Lives and Displace Thousands
January 31, 2025
Floods and Landslides in Malaysia Claim Five Lives and Displace Thousands
At least five individuals have lost their lives, and thousands have been displaced due to severe floods and landslides in Malaysia, particularly affecting the states of Sarawak and Sabah on Borneo Island, Anadolu Agency reported. Approximately 5,000 people have been…
Malaysia to Construct School, Hospital, and Mosque in Gaza, Says Prime Minister Anwar
January 30, 2025
Malaysia to Construct School, Hospital, and Mosque in Gaza, Says Prime Minister Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday that Kuala Lumpur plans to build a school, hospital, and mosque in Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction due to Israel’s military actions since October 2023, Anadolu Agency reported. This announcement coincides…
Malaysia’s Mufti Bill Sparks Controversy Over Religious Plurality
December 24, 2024
Malaysia’s Mufti Bill Sparks Controversy Over Religious Plurality
A proposed bill in Malaysia aimed at granting greater powers to muftis has ignited significant debate regarding its implications for religious plurality and secular governance, Global Voices reported. The Mufti (Federal Territories) 2024 Bill seeks to streamline Islamic governance and…
Malaysia faces worst floods in decade, over 90,000 evacuated
November 30, 2024
Malaysia faces worst floods in decade, over 90,000 evacuated
Malaysia is grappling with severe flooding, displacing over 94,000 people across nine states, with Kelantan and Terengganu hardest hit. The National Disaster Command Centre reported yesterday three fatalities and mass evacuations to 527 shelters. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has frozen…
TikTok Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees in Malaysia, Shifts to AI for Content Moderation
October 14, 2024
TikTok Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees in Malaysia, Shifts to AI for Content Moderation
TikTok has laid off nearly 500 employees in Malaysia, primarily from its Trust and Safety Regional Operations, which handled content moderation, RFA reported yesterday. This decision, made by parent company ByteDance, aims to replace human moderators with artificial intelligence tools,…
Ethnic Chin Refugees in Malaysia Accuse UNHCR of Neglect and Mistreatment
September 28, 2024
Ethnic Chin Refugees in Malaysia Accuse UNHCR of Neglect and Mistreatment
Ethnic Chin refugees in Malaysia are voicing serious concerns against the UNHCR, alleging mistreatment and inadequate protection that jeopardizes their safety, VOA reported yesterday. During a protest in Kuala Lumpur on September 26, 2024, members of the Alliance of Chin…
Malaysia Expands Support for Quran Memorizers Through Education Initiatives
September 16, 2024
Malaysia Expands Support for Quran Memorizers Through Education Initiatives
The Malaysian government has pledged to enhance support for the huffaz generation, focusing on both Quranic memorization and professional skills development, Iqna news agency reported. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced updates to the National Tahfiz Education Policy (DPTN),…
Autistic Malaysian Man Memorizes Entire Quran
September 11, 2024
Autistic Malaysian Man Memorizes Entire Quran
Muhammad Naquib Ajmal Mohd Jamal Nasir, a 26-year-old with autism, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by memorizing the entire Quran, The Islamic Information website reported yesterday. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Quranic Studies and Sunnah from Universiti Islam Pahang…
Malaysia Strengthening Ties in the Halal Industry
August 15, 2024
Malaysia Strengthening Ties in the Halal Industry
Malaysia and Tatarstan are enhancing their collaboration in the halal industry, following a recent official visit by Tatarstan’s leader to Malaysia, Bahrain News Agency reported yesterday. Discussions during the visit focused on strategic partnerships and exploring new opportunities within the…