9 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stated that Malaysia's rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) must be raised to at least 80 percent to ensure a comfortable supply level. He made the remarks in Serdang.
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has welcomed the government's latest measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses, but called for broader relief under the 2027 Budget.
The article reflects on Malaysia's development since independence, emphasizing the need for strategic resilience in a volatile world. It calls for building national strength beyond the historical meaning of Merdeka.
Muhyiddin Yassin suggested the government review its taxation policy and subsidy rationalisation to reduce the rising cost of living for the people.
The article reflects on Malaysia's 69 years of independence, arguing that while the nation is free from colonial rule, its political thinking remains constrained by sentiment, fear, and identity-based divisions.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance stated that the increase in fuel subsidy quota is due to organised supply, stricter enforcement, strong economic performance, and the government's financial capability.
The article discusses the ongoing debate over whether Malaysia is an Islamic state, examining constitutional and legal perspectives. It explores the implications of this classification for governance and society in the multi-religious country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that promoting the Malay language should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, emphasizing that language mastery broadens unity and opportunities for all Malaysians.
Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz reflects on the meaning of Merdeka, urging Malaysians to move forward together with courage and unity, drawing lessons from the past to build a better future.