Government Mulls Construction of Light Rail Transit or Tram-Bus Network in Johor Bahru and Surrounding Districts
The government is considering the construction of a light rail transit (LRT) or tram-bus network in Johor Bahru and its surrounding districts to alleviate...
Umno Considers Amending Electoral Process and Age Limit for Puteri Wing
Electoral Process Review
Umno is contemplating amending its electoral process and increasing the age limit for members in the Puteri wing to 40 from the current 35, according to party...
Ipoh City Council Considers Expanding Ban on Liquor Sales
Background
A ban on liquor sales is currently in force in the Manjoi satellite town, a largely Malay-Muslim settlement. This ban has been in place since 2021, and it has been successful...
ASEAN Discusses Permanent Special Envoy for Myanmar Crisis
A Path Forward for Myanmar
Foreign ministry secretary general Amran Zin says it is incumbent upon us to find a path forward to address a multifaceted crisis that has plagued Myanmar in recent...
Government Reviews Proposals to Regulate Social Media and Combat Online Scams
Background
The Malaysian government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to regulate social media and combat online scams and fraud. This move comes as a response to the rising...
