Government & Policy across Malaysia
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Sole KDM assemblyman says he stays in the party
Datuk Rusdin Riman, the only assemblyman representing KDM, has reaffirmed he remains with the party even though KDM now sits in Sabah's opposition after withdrawing support for the GRS state government in August. The Paginatan assemblyman said his earlier remarks in Ranau should not be misread as an attempt to sideline the party, and left his political direction to KDM's leadership.
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MCA open to discussing 'borrowed seats' within BN, says Wee Ka Siong
MCA is willing to discuss seat allocation or 'borrowing seats' with fellow Barisan Nasional parties to ensure the coalition's victory at the next general election. Its president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the matter must be discussed jointly and cannot be decided unilaterally, citing the handover of the Duyong state seat to UMNO in the 2022 Melaka state election. He said the final decision on seat and candidate allocation must go through negotiations and be decided by the top leadership of the party and BN.
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Aminuddin urges Negeri Sembilan folk to defend royal institution
Former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun called on the state's people to unite in defending the royal institution amid the dispute over Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir's position as Yang Dipertuan Besar. The call came after the state exco recognised Tuanku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar as the new Yang Dipertuan Besar, while the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang insists Tuanku Muhriz still holds the post.
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Negeri Sembilan exco statement on Tuanku Muhriz not state govt's stand, says Teo
DAP's Bahau assemblyman Teo Kok Seong said a statement purportedly issued by Negeri Sembilan exco members declaring Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir's removal as ruler does not represent the state government's official position. Negeri Sembilan DAP chief J Arul Kumar urged Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim to clarify the state government's stand after contradictory statements emerged from the same exco meeting. The dispute follows Ismail's earlier statement that he had no power to unilaterally remove the Yang Dipertuan Besar.
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National Day and Malaysia Day celebrated in Pretoria
A reception marking Malaysia's 69th National Day and 63rd Malaysia Day was held in Pretoria, South Africa, hosted by the Malaysian High Commission with about 200 guests. High Commissioner Datuk Yubazlan Yusof said bilateral trade reached about US$1.33 billion and encouraged tourism during Visit Malaysia Year 2026-2027.
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S'pore citizens get 6 months' free premium AI tools after eligible course from Sep 16
From Sep 16, Singapore Citizens aged 18 and above who complete an eligible AI course will get a six-month free subscription to one premium AI tool. Courses must start from Sep 1 and be booked through MySkillsFuture, with over 160 courses carrying the 'Free AI sub' label. The SkillsFuture AI Subscription initiative was first announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Budget 2026.
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Sarawak records RM116bil investment since 2020, says Awang Tengah
Sarawak has recorded more than RM116 billion in domestic and foreign investment over five years since 2020, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. In a Malaysia Day 2026 message, he said development must continue to benefit the people through education, jobs and economic opportunity, and urged respect for MA63 and the IGC Report.
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MCA Selangor urges full UEC recognition, merit-based university entry
MCA Selangor passed resolutions demanding full recognition of the UEC for entry into public universities and the civil service, and a review of the UPU admissions mechanism to be based on academic merit. The state convention also raised Selangor's non-Muslim place of worship guidelines, the state's pig farming ban and a proposal to bring back GST.
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WEF: women hold 19.3% of AI engineer roles as parity gains stall
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026, published in Geneva, says the world is closer to gender parity than at any time in 20 years but progress is fragile and reversing in political empowerment. Women make up just 19.3% of AI engineers and are concentrated in lower-paid data annotation work, while the share of women founders with AI engineering skills rose to 8.7% in the first half of 2026. Southern Asia remains the lowest-scoring region for economic participation at 40.9%.
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Sim Kui Hian: Malaysia Day a time to understand MA63 and Sabah, Sarawak rights
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Malaysia Day should be a time for all Malaysians to reflect on the country's 1963 formation and the rights of Sabah and Sarawak. He said MA63, now enshrined in the Federal Constitution, must remain the reference for the two states' position.
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Lawyer Rosli Dahlan disputes Negeri Sembilan exco statement on ruler's removal
A lawyer has questioned the validity of a statement issued by the Negeri Sembilan executive council declaring the removal of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the state's ruler. Rosli Dahlan asked whether Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim had endorsed the statement, which was signed off simply as the lineup of exco members. The statement, posted by several Barisan Nasional exco members, comes two days after the Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang maintained that Tuanku Muhriz remains the ruler.
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Anwar: Malaysia backs Saudi Arabia after drone intercepted near Makkah
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia supports Saudi Arabia after a drone was intercepted near Makkah, calling any threat to Islam's holiest city unacceptable. He urged all parties to halt attacks on civilian areas and choose dialogue to ease regional tensions.
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Sri Lanka parliament weighs reviving Rameswaram-Thalaimannar passenger ferry
In Sri Lanka's parliament, TNA MP Selvam Adaikalanathan urged the government to restart the passenger ferry service between Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and Thalaimannar in Sri Lanka. Ports Minister Anura Karunathilaka replied that the government is seriously considering the service and promised a detailed report with full plans within two weeks.
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Abdul Hadi gives statement to police over alleged US interference
PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has given a statement to the Royal Malaysia Police over an investigation into claims that the United States offered cooperation to topple the Barisan Nasional government in 2014. The statement was made several days ago in Kuala Lumpur, and police have recorded 12 statements so far under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
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Malaysia Day 2026: King, Selangor Sultan, PM and DPM urge unity
Marking Malaysia Day on 16 September, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called on Malaysians to strengthen unity and preserve harmony. Their messages stressed tolerance across race, religion and culture and recalled the historic formation of Malaysia.
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PAS: 'Muafakat' formula can resolve UMNO-PAS seat allocation issue
PAS President's political secretary Syahir Sulaiman said the 'muafakat' formula used in the Negeri Sembilan state election can resolve the seat allocation issue between UMNO and PAS. He proposed that BN and PN avoid clashing in each other's incumbent seats while negotiating to capture PH's marginal seats. He said the formula could help the BN-PN alliance win a 112-seat parliamentary majority and take 10 states in Peninsular Malaysia including Selangor.
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MCA ready for early GE16, says Wee
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the party must be ready for the 16th General Election even if it is called earlier than scheduled. Speaking after officiating the MCA Johor Annual Convention in Yong Peng, he said each state needs its own strategy and cited the party's improved performance in recent Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections.
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Malaysian envoy in Tehran wants stronger ties with Iran
Malaysia's ambassador to Iran, Datuk Wan Aznainizam Yusri, said the Malaysian embassy in Tehran will keep expanding cooperation in trade, culture and education. He spoke at the 69th National Day and Malaysia Day 2026 celebration with the Malaysian diaspora in Tehran, Iran.
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Selangor Sultan expresses condolences over death of former Sungai Way assemblyman V. L. Kandan
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin of Selangor have expressed their condolences over the death of former Selangor exco member and veteran lawyer Datuk V. L. Kandan, 89, who died yesterday. Kandan served two terms as Sungai Way assemblyman from 1974 to 1982 and sat on the Selangor Pardons Board.
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PH says no talks yet with Melaka CM on state election cooperation
Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said no discussions have been held with Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh on cooperation for the Melaka state election. He said the decision to dissolve the state assembly rests with the Chief Minister, and the Chief Minister's Office denied viral claims that dissolution documents had been signed.
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RON97 up 35 sen to RM4.85 a litre from Sept 17
RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel will rise 35 sen a litre for Sept 17-23, 2026, the Finance Ministry said under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism. Brent crude topping US$100 a barrel amid West Asian conflict and Russian refining disruptions drove the increase. Subsidised BUDI95 and BUDI Diesel prices stay unchanged.
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EU plans minimum age of 13 for social media use
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to set a minimum age of 13 for children using social media, with parental supervision until 15. The bill is expected to be detailed on Thursday and still needs approval from the European Parliament and EU countries.
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MAPIM backs Malaysia's firm stance against Israel-linked transit cargo
MAPIM has endorsed the Malaysian government's firm stance against allowing the country to be used as a transit route for cargo contributing to Israel's military capabilities. Its president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's position turns Malaysia's principles on Palestine into concrete enforcement action. MAPIM also proposed tighter cargo inspections, supply-chain risk assessments and cooperation with OIC member states.
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Anwar: Tabung Haji asked for RCI report delay over mass withdrawal fear
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Lembaga Tabung Haji asked the government to hold back the Royal Commission of Inquiry report because it feared a mass withdrawal of deposits. He said the cabinet, not he alone, decided to release it, and the report was later tabled in Parliament on Aug 11. He spoke on the Sembang OhhYeahh! podcast.