The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today announced that Malaysia is in the midst of implementing a new public cellular phone numbering format which is 3 + 8. The announcement was made at a briefing held at MCMC Headquarters which was attended by industry members, regulatory bodies, the media, consumer forums and interested parties. [...]

Malaysian opposition-led states have banned sports betting, officials said, following protests over its approval by the central government in the Muslim-majority country. The opposition-led states of Kedah, Penang and Selangor said they fear betting on sports will encourage gambling, a sensitive issue in Malaysia. Muslims, who make up 60 percent of the population, are not [...]

A political talk show producer has resigned from one of Malaysia’s main television stations, claiming Tuesday his superiors censored him in an apparent attempt to favor the government. The resignation bolsters demands by social activists for more freedom of reporting in the mainstream media, which are often perceived to be biased against opposition groups because [...]

The family of the 15-year-old teenager, Aminulrasyid Amzah, who was shot dead by police on April 26 has called for a Royal Commission to investigate the incident. Aminulrasyid’s uncle, Kamarudin Hassan, 45, who spoke on behalf of the family said the commission was hoped to do a clear and transparent investigation. “We appreciate the Home [...]

Malaysia will buy 12 military helicopters from Eurocopter in a 500-million-dollar deal, an official said on April 22, two years after the plan was shelved due to the financial crisis. In October 2008 the government scrapped a contract awarded to the European firm for 12 Cougar EC725 helicopters as a cost-cutting move and to reprioritise [...]

Guide when involved in an accident; Do not leave the scene. (Take photos of the scene) Call for medical assistance if there are injuries. Contact the police – Be calm and do not panic. Ensure to get a copy of the police reports. Do exchange drivers’ information and numbers – be courteous and never apologize [...]