Malaysia's Week in Review: Defense, Welfare, and Economic Progress

Malaysia Daily News Summary (May 19-25, 2025): From Defense to Digital Initiatives Malaysia experienced a busy week from May 19th to 25th, 2025, marked by a range of significant events. The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) highlighted the nation's commitment to defense and security. Simultaneously, the government demonstrated its commitment to citizen welfare by establishing a special accident response team in Teluk Intan following a major road accident. The Ministry of Communications launched an internet safety campaign in the Northern Zone, while the KBS and AADK collaborated on building a new gymnasium. In other news, the Malaysian Maritime agency thwarted a RM10 million drug smuggling attempt. Furthermore, Putrajaya and Sarawak signed a joint declaration regarding Petronas and Petros, and the government announced a reduction in the fiscal deficit for the first quarter of 2025. Finally, amendments to the Orang Asli Act of 1954 are expected by the end of 2025. This active week underscores Malaysia's multifaceted progress across various sectors.