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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Malaysia's Defense Spending: A Closer Look

Malaysia is putting more money into its military. This is not a small change. The country's defense budget is growing fast. In 2025, it was $4. 8 billion. By 2030, it could reach $7. 2 billion. That's a big jump. The money is going towards new tech and better equipment. The government wants to make

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Jan 15 2026BUSINESS

Boosting Malaysian SMEs with AI and Smart Payments

Malaysia is stepping up its game to help small businesses grow. TNG Digital and EPOS have teamed up to launch EPOS360, a toolkit packed with AI features and payment options. This isn't just about making things digital; it's about giving small businesses the tools they need to compete and thrive. Th

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Malaysia's Big Step in Animal Research Ethics

Malaysia made a big move in 2025 to improve how lab animals are treated. They celebrated the second Asia Laboratory Animal Day (ALAD) with a three-month program. This wasn't just a one-day event. It was a series of activities from September to November. The goal? To make sure everyone involved in an

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Life and Death: How Malaysia's Shift on Capital Punishment Impacts Society

Malaysia made a big change in 2023. They stopped making the death penalty automatic for certain crimes. This move is a chance to look at how capital punishment affects people's health and well-being. The death penalty doesn't just hurt the person sentenced to die. It also affects their families, th

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Dec 22 2025POLITICS

Najib's Legal Battles: A Test for Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Drive

Malaysia's former leader, Najib Razak, is in the middle of a big legal fight. He's already in jail for his role in the huge 1MDB scandal. This week, two important court decisions will happen. First, the court will decide if Najib can finish his sentence at home instead of in prison. Then, they will

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Nov 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

When the Rain Didn't Stop: Malaysia's Flood Story

Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a

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Nov 15 2025HEALTH

Mapping Malaysia's Health Challenges: A Fresh Look at Disease and Risks

Malaysia is taking a closer look at its health issues. This isn't just about counting sick people. It's about understanding why they're sick and what can be done to help. By studying diseases and risks, Malaysia aims to make smarter choices for its people's health. This study is like a health detec

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

How Malaysia's COVID-19 Vaccine Updates Could Change the Game

Malaysia is looking at new ways to fight COVID-19. Researchers are checking out different vaccine plans. They want to see how these plans might affect people's health and the country's money. First, they looked at the latest vaccine info. Then, they used this info to predict outcomes. The goal was

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Older Malaysians: Fighting Fat and Disease

Malaysia is getting older, and with age comes a bigger problem: diseases that won't spread from person to person. These are called noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs. One big reason for these diseases is being overweight. But how do we know if someone is too heavy? Two common ways are looking at body

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Jun 26 2025HEALTH

Healthy Living: What Malaysians Think on Social Media

Malaysia is seeing more people with long-term health issues. These problems can be avoided or controlled by making better choices. This includes not smoking, drinking less alcohol, eating well, and staying active. Social media is now a big part of sharing health tips. Doctors and health workers are

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