Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Malaysia is developing its own framework to manage refugees and asylum seekers without external reliance, as outlined in the National Security Council Directive No. 23 revised in 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced.
Melaka's ruling coalition fractures as DAP exits state administration over constitutional reform, while Malaysia grapples with refugee management, security investigations, and judicial appointments.
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.