Activists seek court order for documents on elephant transfer to Japan

Malaysia Kini - Sep 29, 2026

Lawyer disputes ministry, Perhilitan's OSA claim in rejecting requests.

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Malaysia repatriates 1,476 Myanmar refugees amid safety concerns

Sep 29, 2026

Malaysia repatriates 1,476 Myanmar refugees amid safety concerns

Home Ministry says it's voluntary based on consent and Myanmar govt's agreement.

Mahathir ‘lonely’ as family and Malaysia mourn Siti Hasmah

Sep 29, 2026

Mahathir ‘lonely’ as family and Malaysia mourn Siti Hasmah

As Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest on Monday, one poignant image stood out. Footage of her family members sobbing served as a reminder that before the 100-year-old was “Ibu Negara” (Mother of the Nation), she was first a mother of seven, grandmother to 18 and great-grandmother to four. Her latest great-grandchild, Eden Zakaria, was born just last month to granddaughter Meera Alyanna Mukhriz, better known as Ally. In a social...

DAP leaders: Declassify Pardons Board meeting minutes on Najib house arrest

Sep 29, 2026

DAP leaders: Declassify Pardons Board meeting minutes on Najib house arrest

Pua also backs Loke's decision to resign as transport minister.

Thai students spared from Australia's ban on bringing family members

Sep 29, 2026

Thai students spared from Australia's ban on bringing family members

Thai students will not be affected by Australia's latest visa restrictions banning most international students from bringing family members with them, Australian authorities have confirmed, as Canberra seeks to deepen cooperation with Thailand in trade, migration and regional security.

Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmates

Sep 29, 2026

Indonesian prison chief suspended over secret VIP compound for inmates

The governor of an Indonesian prison has been suspended after authorities uncovered a suspected luxury compound for VIP inmates within the grounds, prompting a parliamentary inquiry. However, Director General of Corrections Mashudi denied the accusations during a House of Representatives commission hearing on Monday. Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, came under investigation after inspectors from the Ombudsman’s office discovered a fenced-off compound behind the prison chief’s house during a...

Philippines struggles to fill 20,000 teaching jobs: ‘we are facing a learning crisis’

Sep 29, 2026

Philippines struggles to fill 20,000 teaching jobs: ‘we are facing a learning crisis’

The Philippines has 20,000 teaching vacancies to fill, a budget hearing has revealed, with sector insiders warning that the gap signals a mounting education crisis. Those in the industry are calling for transparency in the teacher hiring process, including clear figures on budget allocation and positions filled amid problems of mismatch and improper targeting of job applicants. At a House of Representatives plenary session last week, Antonio Tinio from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...

Malaysia’s Forest City wants a rebirth. Scams, crime stand in the way

Sep 29, 2026

Malaysia’s Forest City wants a rebirth. Scams, crime stand in the way

Behind the unmarked door of a shoplot along a quiet commercial stretch of Forest City in Malaysia’s Johor state, four customers sat tapping away, playing slot-style games on tablets. A stern-looking man stood guard at the entrance, his eyes darting around. The customers could place bets starting from around 20 ringgit (US$4.89). Instead of handing over cash, they paid for gambling credits using Malaysia’s Touch ’n Go e-wallet. They were then issued tablets from behind the counter with...

Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homeland

Sep 29, 2026

Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homeland

Malaysia began an operation to send nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals back to their war-torn homeland on Tuesday, pressing ahead with a government-to-government repatriation deal despite warnings that returnees could face persecution and forced conscription. The first group of 1,476 is part of an agreement to return 5,000 people held in Malaysian immigration facilities under a programme Kuala Lumpur describes as voluntary, though human rights groups say it lacks adequate safeguards. Those being...

Inside HCMC's $400M flood defense system to protect 6.5 million residents

Sep 29, 2026

Inside HCMC's $400M flood defense system to protect 6.5 million residents

After a decade of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s ambitious VND10 trillion (US$400 million) flood control network is reaching the finish line, expected to be completed in November to shield around 6.5 million residents from urban flooding.

Dr M: 'She looked well, I didn't expect her to die'

Sep 29, 2026

Dr M: 'She looked well, I didn't expect her to die'

Ex-PM shares brief conversation with former Agong.

'Enough is enough!' DAP MP demands action against 'divisive' preacher

Sep 29, 2026

'Enough is enough!' DAP MP demands action against 'divisive' preacher

Rayer warns inaction risks fuelling public anger, reinforcing perceptions of double standards.

One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog

Sep 29, 2026

One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog

Standing water ⁠in Thailand’s capital is expected ⁠to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government has said, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The ‌cabinet would discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesman Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing on Tuesday. Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week,...

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