On June 19, recent findings in scientific discovery conducted by the University of Malaysia Sabah’s Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation unveiled a new species of contagious fungus in the Malaysia Borneo forest. Also known as “zombie fungus”, the species contaminates insects which later leads them to death.
Category: Malaysia
Timor-Leste President concludes Malaysia visit, securing support for ASEAN integration
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta just concluded a five-day official state visit to Malaysia, from 13 to 17 June, with both governments devoting significant attention to advancing bilateral relations in strategic sectors and regional affairs.
Malaysia’s Petronas secures 20-year deal to supply LNG to Japan
On June 10, Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) signed a 20-year pact to supply 2 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually starting 2028 to Japan’s largest power generator, JERA. The agreement was enacted during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to Japan.
Malaysia debuts TVET 2.0 and new talent placement platform, targeting 100,000 jobs by 2027
On June 6, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivered a keynote speech to officiate the National TVET Day as he debuted the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 2.0 initiative with a pledge of 50 million Malaysian ringgit (12.4 million US dollar) in funding.
Malaysia gears up for TVET Day exhibition, targeting 200,000 attendees
Malaysia is set to host a three-day event celebrating its national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day from June 5 to 7 at Putrajaya Square, Kuala Lumpur. This exhibition is designed as a platform to strengthen the country’s fast-growing TVET ecosystem—an educational system providing industry-focused skills training through schools, colleges and training institutes to prepare learners for employment in technical, skilled and professional trades—with the aim of driving substantial human capital development.
Malaysia reaffirms support for Palestine, denounces Israel’s aggression
Malaysia has issued a pair of forceful condemnations within two days, reflecting Kuala Lumpur’s increasingly vocal opposition to Israel’s unilateral actions in the Middle East, which it regards as gross violations of international law and the desecration of Islamic symbols.
Malaysia braces for snap election as coalition tensions mount
Malaysia is facing a potential snap election in the second half of 2026. The 16th General Election is formally scheduled for no later than February 2028. However, on May 29, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim indicated he would consider dissolving parliament early should internal alliance tensions deteriorate further.
Malaysia’s Perak state to broaden appeal through cruise tourism
The state of Perak in Malaysia has intensified efforts to position itself as a prominent cruise tourism destination, as authorities believe the sector could unlock new economic opportunities and broaden the state’s appeal to international travellers.
Malaysia faces steep costs after Norway revokes arms export deal
On May 19, Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin commissioned the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to research alternative missile vendors, following Norway’s revocation of their bilateral defence agreement signed in 2018.
Malaysia to launch TVET 2.0, targeting in-demand skills shortage
Malaysia is set to debut its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum, named TVET 2.0, in June.