Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin inaugurated the Women #QuranHour 2026 programme in Shah Alam, bringing together 400 women from Selangor and neighbouring countries to build spiritual strength through Quranic guidance.
A coalition of civil society organisations has submitted draft legislation calling for political parties to field at least 30% women candidates by the next general election, marking a significant push for gender representation in Malaysian politics.
A Kuala Lumpur conference marking World Refugee Day 2026 has adopted ten resolutions urging the Malaysian government to develop a comprehensive refugee policy that balances national security with humanitarian obligations.
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Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail attended a gathering with nearly 400 participants of the biennial National Level Nature Camp 2026, which integrates environmental studies, Islamic teachings, and life skills.
A former committee member of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has claimed trial to 158 graft charges spanning five years, drawing fresh scrutiny to oversight mechanisms governing NGOs that handle public resources.