Malaysia is set for stronger economic growth after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 real GDP forecast to 4.7 per cent. The revised projection represents an increase of 0.4 percentage points from its earlier estimate. The IMF, in its April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released today, also projected the country’s economy to…
UMNO Supreme Council (MKT) member, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan suggested that the Johor and Melaka state elections be put on hold amid ongoing instability caused by the crisis in West Asia. Ahmad, who is also the Deputy Chairman of UMNO Johor, said he would raise the matter during the MKT meeting scheduled for April…
Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today said police have so far found no evidence linking the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to the alleged “corporate mafia” activities. However, he emphasised that the probe is still ongoing, with several individuals both within the country and overseas, already identified for questioning. “From the initial stage…
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his gratitude to Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian for giving assurances that Malaysian ships carrying crude oil would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He said, Malaysia now has sufficient fuel supply to meet local consumption needs until June Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026,…
Masjid Tanah Member of Parliament, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin today has admitted in the Melaka High Court over defamatory statements made against Chairman of the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, The proceedings were presided over by Judicial Commissioner Isa Aziz Ibrahim. In the judgment, the Bersatu leader agreed to issue a written…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there will be no snap general election in the near future, stressing that the government is prioritising efforts to address the nation’s current challenges. He said, the administration is focused on governance and recovery, rather than political rivalry, adding that no election will be held within the next…
As tensions in West Asia continue to impact global oil supply, many Malaysians have taken to social media to ask a common question “if Malaysia produces its own oil, why are we still affected?”. Addressing this popular question frequently raised by people, Petronas shared on its official social media platforms to explained what exactly is…
The government has agreed to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. In a video message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, the purpose of this initiative is to save fuel consumption and ensure the sustainability…
BY DATUK RAJA KAMARUL BAHRIN SHAH The Iran versus US and Israel Gulf war offer valuable lessons for Malaysia and ASEAN to learn from. The Arab Gulf nations are suffering enormously from the US and Israel’s irresponsible actions and they are partly to be blamed for their short sightedness and subserviant attitudes towards the US…
By DR SHAHNOR BASRI The meeting in Jakarta between Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, and Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, could not have come at a more consequential moment. As tensions between Israel, Iran and the United States edge closer to a wider regional war, their high-level engagement signals more than routine bilateral diplomacy—it reflects the…
