Malaysia News in English

Good morning! It’s 9th January, and here’s your Malaysia daily news capsule.

AGC drops graft charges against Zahid, stating no further action will be taken.

Anwar receives a courtesy call from ex-Gunners star Ozil and Erdogan's son in Istanbul.

Mukhriz reveals surgery is not recommended for Dr. Mahathir’s fractured hip due to age.

An IT engineer faces charges for allegedly hurting a restaurant employee in Kuala Lumpur.

A US immigration officer fatally shoots a woman in Minneapolis, sparking controversy.

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

Malaysia sees a positive trend with rising public transport ridership, achieving higher efficiency.

A court rules that JPN mistakenly recorded a Christian family as Muslims, causing confusion.

A babysitter pleads guilty to abusing two infants at a childcare center in Kuala Lumpur.

A missing university student from Kuala Lumpur has been found safe in Johor Bahru.

Pahang MB says it’s easier to work with DAP than MCA in current political climate.

Trump claims the US will dictate Venezuela’s interim leaders and control oil sales indefinitely.

Russia condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker, calling it an act of piracy.

The 2026 Proton X70 has launched, featuring a new engine and a starting price of RM99,800.

Rapid EV launches are impacting used car prices, reshaping Malaysia’s automotive market.

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