Malaysia News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th March, and here’s your Malaysia daily news capsule.

Hire Purchase Amendment Act 2026 set to take effect on June first, says Armizan.

Mat Sabu defends the call for Malaysians to grow their own crops for food security.

Bhumjaithai’s Sophon has been elected as the new House Speaker in Thailand.

Government hospitals will remain open around the clock during the Raya holidays, says Dzulkefly.

Johari states that the US-Malaysia ART is now void after the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

Anwar reaffirms Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah’s 40 percent revenue entitlement, no negotiations.

Malaysia will not intervene militarily in Middle East conflicts, says Prime Minister Anwar.

RON95 fuel price will stay at RM1.99 despite rising global oil prices, confirms Anwar.

Malaysia is investigating claims of foreign patients exploiting loopholes for free hospital treatment.

Deputy PM says stopping exports is a last resort amid rising global tensions and oil prices.

Vietnam demands AFC justice on the Malaysia case or will escalate the matter to FIFA.

Cambodia reports its second human case of bird flu in 2026, following contact with sick poultry.

Nutrition identified as the missing link in children’s mental health, according to recent studies.

Kemenkes accelerates immunization efforts in high-risk areas ahead of Eid to combat measles.

Extreme ocean pressure is feeding deep-sea life in unexpected ways, scientists discover.

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