May 24, 2026
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No Current Restrictions on Non-Islamic Houses of Worship in Commercial Spaces, Confirms Selangor Exco

SHAH ALAM — The Selangor state government has not implemented or enforced any planning guidelines that ban non-Islamic houses of worship from being established in commercial zones, clarified State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade and Mobility Ng Sze Han.

May 24, 2026
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim steps in to oversee Pandan constituency following Rafizi's departure; Tengku Zafrul appointed as monitoring officer.

KUALA LUMPUR— Prime Minister and PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially adopted the Pandan parliamentary constituency following the departure of its former MP, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, from the party.

May 23, 2026
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Kuala Lumpur’s historic 119-year-old General Post Office undergoes revival, reopening as a vibrant cultural center featuring dining and retail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The revitalized Old General Post Office (GPO) in Kuala Lumpur officially made its public debut today, marking a major milestone in Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL initiative to preserve and redevelop the capital's historic landmarks.

May 23, 2026
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KTMB rolls out historic 347,000 seats, breaking records to handle massive Aidiladha-Wesak holiday rush

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has rolled out a historic 347,000 seats for the upcoming long holiday weekend, marking the largest capacity boost ever recorded by the rail company.

May 22, 2026
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Johor police raid drug lab, seizing RM16.4 million worth of vape cartridges laced with narcotics.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 22 — Police have dismantled an illegal drug processing lab specialising in narcotic-laced vape cartridges, with seizures worth RM16.4 million made in three raids across Skudai and northern Johor Bahru recently.

May 22, 2026
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Prisons Department of Malaysia: Inmates will be allowed family visits on May 29 and 30 in conjunction with the Aidiladha celebration.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Families of inmates at all prison institutions, including Moral Rehabilitation Centres, Special Rehabilitation Centres, Special Detention Facilities and Henry Gurney Schools, will be allowed to visit their loved ones during the third and fourth days of the Aidiladha celebration.