The sector is growing rapidly in the country. Most of the patients come from Indonesia, but Kuala Lumpur aims to become a global medical hub challenging Thailand in Southeast Asia. To do so, it aims to optimise services, streamline immigration and invest in international partnerships.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has begun consultations with ASEAN leaders to respond to US taxes: ‘Fragmented economic outlook. Respond with one voice.’ Malaysia - which holds the presidency of the Southeast Asian bloc of nations - is pushing for trade equity.

At the centre of the controversy is a pre-independence building dedicated to the deity Dewi Sri Pathra Kaliamma Amma that is more than 130 years old. A mosque will be built in its place, while the temple will be ‘transferred’ to a yet unknown location. The prime minister calls for calm and denies the government's involvement in the decision.

Hostile and derogatory comments inflame the climate in the country during the holy month of Ramadan (and during Lent). For the police, these are events that threaten ‘national security, economic stability and racial harmony’. The characteristic rituals of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam and the Kavadi Attam dance are in the crosshairs.

Wanted in India for money laundering, he now can preach in public after a ban imposed five years ago for making incendiary sermons. Malaysian political leaders and human rights activists urge the government to reconsider the decision. His attacks against the believers of other religions risk undermining harmony and coexistence.

Developed by entrepreneur Dylan Tan, the Sohai system automatically responds to messages that arrive as phishing attempts with meaningless conversations, preventing criminals from acting. In 2023, Malaysia recorded losses of 98 million dollars just for scams on Facebook. Over a thousand people are already involved, while interest from the authorities is growing.