Malaysia news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Malaysia today:

Politics

• The Malaysian government has announced plans to introduce a new law to regulate the use of social media, aimed at preventing the spread of fake news and misinformation. (Source: The Star)
• The opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, has called for the government to address the country's economic woes, including high inflation and unemployment. (Source: The Malay Mail)

Economy

• Malaysia's economy grew by 4.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a rebound in the manufacturing and services sectors. (Source: The Edge Markets)
• The country's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% to curb inflation and support the currency. (Source: Bloomberg)

Crime

• A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur. (Source: The New Straits Times)
• Police have seized over RM1 million worth of drugs in a raid on a house in Penang. (Source: The Star)

Health

• Malaysia has reported its first case of monkeypox, a rare viral disease that causes symptoms similar to smallpox. (Source: The Malay Mail)
• The country's health ministry has launched a campaign to promote vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) among children. (Source: The Star)

Education

• The Malaysian government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary school students, aimed at improving their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. (Source: The Edge Markets)
• A group of students have launched a petition calling for the government to increase funding for public universities. (Source: The Malay Mail)

Sports

• Malaysia's national football team has qualified for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, to be held in Cambodia. (Source: The Star)
• The country's badminton team has won the mixed doubles title at the BWF World Championships in Japan. (Source: The New Straits Times)

These are just some of the top news stories from Malaysia today.