Author: Connor Blake
Malaysia’s Informal Employment Declines to 3.28 Million Persons in 2025, Marking a Structural Shift Toward Formal Economy
Malaysia’s informal employment falls to 3.28 million (19.8%) in 2025. DOSM reports structural shift toward formal economy with 170,000 fewer informal workers.
Four Charged with Murder in Sungai Petani Oil Palm Plantation Killing, Including Two Brothers
Four men, including two brothers, charged with murder in Sungai Petani oil palm plantation killing. Learn about the case details and legal proceedings in Kedah.
Seremban MDMA Drug Lab Dismantled: Suspect Shot Dead, RM27.5 Million in Ecstasy Seized Across Two States
Malaysian authorities dismantle major MDMA drug lab in Seremban. Over 182kg ecstasy seized worth RM27.5 million across two states. Suspect shot dead.
Maharashtra Food Raid Exposes Systematic Falsification of Expiry Dates and Nutrition Labels on PepsiCo, Nestle, and Unilever Export Products
Maharashtra FDA raid uncovers systematic falsification of expiry dates and nutrition labels on PepsiCo, Nestle, and Unilever export products. Details on US$80,000 seizure.
Indonesia Mobilises 14,000 Firefighters as Borneo Wildfires Push Haze to Hazardous Levels Across the Region
Indonesia mobilises 14,000 firefighters as Borneo wildfires push haze to hazardous levels. Cross-border air crisis affects Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines.
Tibet Mudslide Death Toll Climbs to 31 as 531 Remain Missing Nine Days After Langtang Lirung Disaster
Tibet mudslide death toll rises to 31 with 531 still missing nine days after Langtang Lirung disaster. Latest updates on cross-border catastrophe.
Malaysia’s Solar and Semiconductor Industries Face Diverging Fortunes as US Polysilicon Trade Measures Take Effect in December 2026
Explore how US polysilicon trade measures taking effect December 4, 2026 impact Malaysia’s solar and semiconductor industries. Supply chain analysis inside.
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Shares Slide 2.06 Percent After Regulatory Directive Triggers Temporary Mining Suspension at Klian Intan
Malaysia Smelting Corporation shares dropped 2.06% following regulatory suspension of tin mining at Klian Intan. Financial impact estimated at RM15-20 million.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Reports 63.2% Q2 Net Profit Surge to RM38.2 Million, Driven by Cost Discipline and Portfolio Renewal
Dutch Lady Milk Industries reports Q2 2026 net profit surge of 63.2% to RM38.2 million, driven by cost discipline and portfolio renewal strategies.
Wildfire Engulfs 100 Hectares of Dutch Nature Reserve in Limburg as European Drought Crisis Deepens
Massive wildfire spreads across 100 hectares in Dutch nature reserve as European drought crisis intensifies. Emergency response ongoing in Limburg.