Tag: Malaysia
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Syed Saddiq’s Ironman Run Raises RM1 Million for Muar Welfare Aid
Syed Saddiq Conquers Ironman Challenge, Funds Muar Welfare Former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has once again blended athletic endurance with social advocacy. In a recent Ironman race, he clocked a personal best of 12 hours and 22 minutes, surpassing his previous record of 13 hours and 13 minutes last year.…
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In for a Good Swing: Kelly Tan Leads the Charge at Maybank Championship
Kelly Tan Takes Center Stage in Kuala Lumpur In a season scattered with international stops, Malaysian golf star Kelly Tan has returned home with a renewed sense of purpose. As the Maybank Championship reaches its final round in Kuala Lumpur, the 32-year-old is determined to deliver a strong finish that honors her supporters and underscores…
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Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship Shines at APEC Gathering
Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship Gets International Praise at APEC The APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju became a stage for a clear message: Malaysia’s stewardship of the Asean chairmanship is strengthening regional cohesion at a time of global economic flux. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who welcomed heads of state and government, noted that the spirit of…
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Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship Shines at APEC, Anwar Ibrahim Says Xi Jinping Acknowledged Progress
Malaysian leadership in focus at APEC Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the enduring spirit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as a unifying thread at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. He noted that this year’s gathering under Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship underscored how regional collaboration can drive resilience and economic…
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Malaysia’s ASEAN Leadership Shines at APEC as Anwar Welcomes Xi Jinping’s Congratulatory Note
Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Gains Global Praise at APEC Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, hailed the spirit of ASEAN as a guiding force behind the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. With Malaysia serving as the ASEAN chair, Anwar underscored how regional cooperation and inclusive dialogue shaped substantive discussions among leaders, including Chinese President…
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Thalassemia Screening in Malaysia: 58,428 Carriers Found Among Form Four Students
Overview: a long-running school-based thalassemia screening program Malaysia’s health authorities have kept a steady course on a school-based health initiative aimed at reducing the burden of thalassemia. Since 2016, Form Four students have been screened as part of a broader effort to identify carriers of the genetic blood disorder. The latest figures show 58,428 carriers…
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Foreign Vehicles Blocked from Leaving Malaysia Over Unpaid VEP Fines
Malaysia Tightens exit controls on foreign-registered vehicles over unpaid VEP fines Starting November 15, foreign vehicle owners and drivers in Malaysia—including those from Singapore—face a new exit restriction. Vehicles that have not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and have outstanding fines will be prohibited from leaving the country until all dues are…
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Malaysia Reports 58,428 Thalassemia Carriers Identified Among Form Four Students Since 2016
Overview of the Screening Program In a continuing effort to curb hereditary blood disorders, Malaysia has screened millions of students for thalassemia over the past several years. Health authorities revealed that 58,428 Form Four students have been identified as thalassemia carriers since 2016. This figure is part of the larger milestone: about 1.8 million students…
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Foreign vehicles barred from leaving Malaysia without VEP, fines must be paid
Malaysia tightens border controls: No exit for foreign vehicles without registered VEP Starting November 15, any foreign vehicle owner or driver who has not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will be legally barred from leaving Malaysia until all outstanding fines are cleared. The policy, implemented by Malaysian authorities, aims to streamline border…
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No VEP, No Exit: Foreign Vehicles Banned from Leaving Malaysia After Nov 15
Overview: New Exit Rules for Foreign Vehicles In a move aimed at enhancing traffic enforcement and ensuring outstanding fines are settled, Malaysia will begin enforcing a policy that restricts leaving the country for foreign vehicle owners or drivers who have not obtained or activated a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). The rule takes effect on November…