Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was fatally shot in Caloocan City on Friday, with her partner also wounded. Police have formed a task force to identify the motorcycle-riding assailants and determine the motive.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned the Malaysian media industry against losing ethical moorings while adopting emerging technologies, highlighting risks of foreign narrative control and ideological influence.
Singapore's High Court has ordered Bloomberg to pay S$230,000 in damages each to Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng over a luxury property report, ruling the article defamed the officials.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's move to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, citing the need for rigorous scrutiny of legislation with constitutional significance.
The Malaysian Media Council has endorsed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive that complaints involving journalists must be referred to the Council first, establishing a structured self-regulatory pathway before legal or enforcement measures are pursued.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes to examine pressing economic and governance issues, including difficulties faced by small businesses in securing loans and concerns over Malaysia's media freedom ranking.
Cambodia's Supreme Court has upheld 14-year prison sentences for two journalists convicted of treason. The reporters posted a photograph from a military-restricted area following border tensions with Thailand, prompting regional concerns about press freedom.
The appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council has drawn praise from media practitioners, who believe her judicial background will enhance the council's credibility and independence.