NewsXcess
Consensus news for Malaysia
Updated

Stories verified across two or more newsrooms.

Updated about 1 hour ago First seen about 7 hours ago
Corroborated 9 Newsrooms

Dewan Rakyat passes Food (Amendment) Bill 2026 for tighter MOH food safety controls

Image via Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The lower house of Parliament on Thursday passed the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026, paving the way for tighter food safety controls to better protect public health. The bill, tabled by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, was passed by a majority voice vote after its third … Read at The Edge Malaysia

Action Taken National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (12 articles)

Updated about 3 hours ago First seen about 8 hours ago
Corroborated 9 Newsrooms

AGC objects to former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez’s bid to challenge IRB over RM4.8m tax settlement

Image via The Edge Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has objected to former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), over its alleged unilateral cancellation of … Read at Malay Mail

Action Taken National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (11 articles)

Updated about 2 hours ago First seen about 4 hours ago
Corroborated 7 Newsrooms

Report lodged over sexual AI content involving Kedah students, teachers

Image via The Vibes

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed receiving a complaint over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to create and distribute sexual images and videos, allegedly involving students and teachers, at a school in Kedah. In a statement, MCMC said … Read at Free Malaysia Today

National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (7 articles)

Updated about 4 hours ago First seen about 11 hours ago
Corroborated 10 Newsrooms

MMA wants breakdown on doctors reporting for duty in East Malaysia

Image via Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has requested a detailed breakdown of the medical officers who reported for duty in East Malaysia following their permanent appointments. It also wants details on where the medical officers were posted. MMA said despite the health ministry … Read at Free Malaysia Today

National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (16 articles)

Updated about 3 hours ago First seen about 7 hours ago
Corroborated 9 Newsrooms

Corruption among public officials remains a concern – PSD DG

Image via Bernama

INCONSISTENT enforcement of acts and weaknesses in procurement procedures are among the factors contributing to the 568 corruption-related arrests involving public servants in 2024. Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said this figure has sparked … Read at The Vibes

Action Taken

Contributing Coverage (9 articles)

Updated about 1 hour ago First seen about 6 hours ago
Corroborated 12 Newsrooms

Schools in Malaysia to close from tomorrow if haze index tops 180, Education Ministry says

Image via Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Schools and educational institutions under the Education Ministry in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 180 must close from tomorrow (October 9), as authorities step up measures to protect students and teachers from the worsening haze. Schools in areas where API … Read at Malay Mail

Statement / Opinion National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (26 articles)

Updated about 3 hours ago First seen about 8 hours ago
Corroborated 7 Newsrooms

Govt confident of hitting 40pc workers’ compensation target by 2030, says deputy economy minister

Image via Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government is confident of achieving its target of raising workers’ compensation to 40 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, in line with the aspirations of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said. He said the … Read at Malay Mail

National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (7 articles)

Updated about 7 hours ago First seen about 10 hours ago
Corroborated 11 Newsrooms

Sepang Umno chief charged with hurting Christians' feelings

Image via Malaysiakini

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Sepang Umno division chief Datuk Noorazli Said was charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Thursday with uttering words that hurt the feelings of Christians during a speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly last month. Noorazli, 48, pleaded not guilty after the charge was … Read at The Edge Malaysia

Action Taken

Contributing Coverage (14 articles)

Updated about 6 hours ago First seen about 10 hours ago
Corroborated 7 Newsrooms

No more 'here can, there cannot': Ministry to standardise varsity discipline rules

Image via Malaysiakini

PARLIAMENT | The Higher Education Ministry is moving to standardise disciplinary rules across public universities, ending inconsistencies that can see students’ … Read at Malaysiakini

National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (9 articles)

Updated about 5 hours ago First seen about 9 hours ago
Corroborated 6 Newsrooms

General: Govt Plans Home Access For Free e-Tuisyen Rakyat Programme - Fahmi

Image via Bernama

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministry is exploring ways to expand the free e-Tuisyen Rakyat programme to allow students with reliable internet access to attend online classes from home. Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said students currently had to visit National … Read at Bernama

National / Federal Impact

Contributing Coverage (6 articles)

Load more stories