Malaysia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3% in June as 517,800 remain jobless

Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.0 per cent in June 2026, even as the number of unemployed people increased slightly to 517,800, according to the latest figures released by … Read More

Zambia’s Hichilema Turns to Young Voters as Presidential Election Nears

With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, President Hakainde Hichilema is stepping up his campaign efforts, putting young voters at the center of his final push for support. The election, … Read More

Zambians head to the polls hoping for peace, economic relief and a better future

As Zambia prepares for a closely watched presidential election, millions of voters are heading to the polls with two powerful hopes: that the country remains peaceful and that its economic … Read More

Malaysia Immigration Department Prepares for Major Visitor Surge Ahead of Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang

Malaysia is making extensive preparations to welcome thousands of international motorsport fans as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix returns to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October. … Read More

Malaysia Moves to Crack Down on Rail Cable Theft with RM100,000 Fines and Over 1,100 CCTV Cameras

Rail passengers across Malaysia could soon benefit from stronger protection as the government prepares to introduce much tougher penalties for rail cable theft, a crime that has disrupted train services, … Read More

Menara Merdeka 118 officially becomes Menara Merdeka Maybank as bank begins new chapter

Malaysia’s iconic Merdeka 118 tower has officially entered a new era. As of July 28, 2026, the landmark skyscraper is now officially known as Menara Merdeka Maybank, marking a significant … Read More

Malaysia Rises to 12th Place in Global Peace Rankings, Emerging as One of Asia’s Safest Nations

Malaysia has further cemented its reputation as one of the world’s safest countries by securing the 12th position out of 163 nations in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026. The … Read More

Malaysia’s Inflation Rises to 2.0% in May 2026 as Food, Housing and Communication Costs Increase

Malaysia’s inflation rate edged up to 2.0 percent in May 2026, reflecting higher prices across several essential sectors, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) … Read More