Seven rabies deaths recorded in Malaysia so far this year, says Veterinary Services Department director
Authorities are pushing more dog vaccination and neutering, especially near the Thai border.
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Malaysia’s Sabah wants tighter border security amid Philippines arms build-up
Malaysia's PM Anwar had also earlier this year raised concerns over the Philippines’ US-backed military build-up on Balabac Island, located about 50km from Sabah's Pulau Banggi…
INTERACTIVE: Malaysia plans 24/7 expansion for national mental health helpline
Plans are in the works to boost Talian HEAL 15555, Malaysia’s national mental health helpline, by making it available 24 hours a day.
Malaysian cops arrest student for injuring teacher with axe
A CCTV recording of a classroom, which has gone viral, shows the student approaching the teacher with an axe, before she restrains him with the help of another student. The…
From dance to clean-air shelters: How Southeast Asians are turning haze anger into action
From creating memes and works of art, to implementing practical measures such as providing masks and healthcare – people both within and outside Indonesia are coming up with…
Japan, Malaysia ink deal on counter-drone system
Japan hopes to help stabilise regional maritime order by supporting the enhancement of Malaysia’s surveillance capabilities.
EXPLAINER: Why is it difficult to identify companies linked to Indonesia’s forest fires, and how can Singapore’s haze law be strengthened?
The Straits Times spoke to environment groups and legal experts to find out why it has been tricky to hold polluting firms accountable, and how Singapore could potentially…
Malaysian firm SD Guthrie denies claims of fires on its Indonesian estates
SD Guthrie Bhd (Guthrie) has dismissed claims linking its subsidiaries or employees to forest and land fires in Indonesia, saying it found no supporting evidence.
US$1 billion in assets frozen in Malaysian financial crime probes since 2022, says PM Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM48.3mil had also been forfeited, while compounds totalling RM1.1bil were imposed between 2022 and September this year.
Vietnam, Malaysia hold first defence policy dialogue
Vietnam–Malaysia relations have advanced significantly, culminating in the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024.
