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Malaysia's Road Transport Department is ramping up enforcement at KLIA with expanded personnel and 24-hour patrols to eliminate illegal taxi touts, known locally as 'ulat', protecting passenger safety and national image.
A Kuala Lumpur businessman has been charged with membership in the organised criminal syndicate Geng RT6, marking the 12th person charged in the ongoing investigation into the group's activities.
Malaysia's government has established a special cross-agency committee to combat the escalating problem of online scams. The initiative, announced by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, marks the first time the banking, telecommunications and major social media platforms will collaborate with law enforcement.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur arrested eight men during a raid targeting illegal gambling operations at Selayang Wholesale Market, disrupting both traditional and online betting syndicates.
A distraught mother elephant remained at the side of her dead calf for seven hours on a Johor road after the youngster was struck by a vehicle. The incident mirrors a heartbreaking Gerik tragedy from last year that sparked national concern over human-elephant conflict.
Labuan Airport's runway was temporarily closed on June 26 after bombs were discovered 150 metres from the tarmac, forcing flight cancellations and diversions to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Miri.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 concluded successfully in Penang, drawing nearly 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN nations. The event reinforced media integrity, announced support for journalists in need, and strengthened regional cooperation.
Police have sealed five disaster zones in Bercham, Ipoh, and tightened movement controls to prevent looting and burglaries following a devastating storm that damaged more than 200 homes on Friday.
Malaysia's media sector has welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of RM1 million extra for the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund and continuation of the Media Innovation Fund, seen as vital support amid technological disruption.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysia's media practitioners for maintaining ethical standards while navigating rapid technological change, speaking at the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day ceremony in Butterworth.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare assistance to three media practitioners at the National Journalists' Day 2026 event in Butterworth, and announced an additional RM1 million allocation for the fund.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM1 million government allocation for Tabung Kasih@Hawana 2026, signalling continued backing for journalist welfare initiatives and broader media sector reforms.
The HAWANA 2026 Summit has commenced in Butterworth, bringing together approximately 1,000 media practitioners and ASEAN delegates to discuss media integrity and regional cooperation. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officially open the three-day event.
Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), has called for unwavering commitment to cleanliness and safety standards across Putrajaya as the federal capital attracts growing visitor numbers.
Pahang's royal family has expressed profound sorrow following a fatal collision on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway that claimed four lives, including a one-year-old child.
Police in Putrajaya have submitted a circulating social media video alleging a Myanmar national possesses a MyKad to the National Registration Department for verification purposes.
Media organisations in Malaysia must rely on factual reporting and journalistic integrity to maintain public trust as polarisation grows, according to industry figures in Perlis.
The Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT line is expected to resume normal operations by June 3 following a train derailment near Chan Sow Lin station. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced an independent investigation into the incident.
Malaysian state leaders have commended media professionals on National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026, acknowledging their essential contribution to an informed and mature society through accurate, ethical reporting.
Media professionals covering opposition-led states face heightened scrutiny to report fairly without political leanings, experts warn, as public trust increasingly depends on consistent, factual journalism.