Malaysia News in English

January 8, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 8th January, and here’s your Malaysia daily news capsule.

Former army chief and spouses arrested in procurement graft probe, cash seized.

Anwar praises cooperation between Malaysia and Turkiye, emphasizing justice in foreign policy.

Prasarana reports over half reduction in rail disruptions as public transport improves.

Doctors advise against surgery for former PM Mahathir due to age and health concerns.

Umno Youth chief hints at resignation amid party dynamics and leadership challenges.

MetMalaysia warns of extreme weather outside typical monsoon areas, heavy rain expected.

Fuel prices drop slightly for RON95 and RON97 petrol in the coming week.

Man shot dead by two suspects on a motorcycle in Klang, police investigating.

Japan urges China to lift restrictions on dual-use exports amid rising tensions.

Trump claims Venezuela will turn over millions of barrels of oil to the US.

Biggest king cobra ever caught by APM officer, measuring four meters long.

Doctors express concerns over quotas imposed by insurers at private hospitals.

In the Arctic, drones are aiding in the identification of deadly viruses in whales.

Make boosting your blood circulation a top resolution for the new year.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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