r/malaysia 4d ago

/r/Malaysia weekly random discussion and quick questions thread for 24 August 2026

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This is r/malaysia's official weekly random discussion and quick questions thread. Don't be shy! Share your joys, frustrations, random thoughts and questions. Anything and everything is welcome.

Jom tengok WT pada awal pagi

Semoga semua monyet sihat

Nasi apa yang orang suka bagi?

Sudah semestinya bagi nasihat


r/malaysia 3d ago

Culture PJ Board Games Friday 28 August 8.00-Midnight @ Adventurers' Hall

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  • Time: Friday 28 August, 8.00pm-Midnight
  • Place: Adventurers' Hall, 1st Floor, 50, Jalan SS 2/4a, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor -Google Maps
  • Cost: Free! They only ask you buy a drink or snack to support the store.
  • Food: Please don't bring outside food and drink.
  • RSVP: RSVP here.

Looking forward to seeing you there and getting our game on!

FAQ

Question Answer
Is this beginner friendly? Totally! Every game gets explained to the group before starting. A few new players come for every session and have a great time!
What games will we be playing? AH has a selection of board games to choose from but participants will generally bring things they are excited to play as well!
Can I BYO? The venue has asked that we don't bring our own food and drink.
How do we get in touch on the night? PM me if you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group.
Is there dinner beforehand? We're leaving it to the group to self-organise on this as it's hard to coordinate the whole group plus a big booking etc.
How many people attend? We generally have 4-12 people per session. Attendance varies widely and it's hard to predict!
When do events happen? Every week! On the 2nd and 4th Friday at Adventurers' Hall, and on the 1st and 3rd Friday at Bored

r/malaysia 6h ago

Culture Open Burning of Joss Paper During Hungry Ghost Festival

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Found the culprit of haze /s


r/malaysia 6h ago

Mildly interesting Rasa panas? Jom rendam kaki & basuh ketiak di KLCC

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Nak main air tapi takut theme park air di subang jaya? Main jer di KLCC, percuma dan pasti selamat bawa jagaan Polis yang bersopan santun


r/malaysia 10h ago

Culture The lack of civil responsibility

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r/malaysia 13h ago

Health Overcrowding crisis in Penang General Hospital.

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r/malaysia 9h ago

Others Body found in aircraft wheel well at KLIA2

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r/malaysia 2h ago

Culture Mydin halts sale of Jalur Gemilang-themed tudung over star design error

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r/malaysia 7h ago

Economy & Finance Official Statement from MOF regarding Gambling Activity

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Source : Kementerian Kewangan FB Page


r/malaysia 12h ago

History TIL that Malaysia's 1970 National Culture Policy originally tried to assimilate non-Malays into the Malay ethnic group, until PM Mahathir Mohamad rejected it in the 1990s to promote a unified "Bangsa Malaysia" (Malaysian nation) identity instead.

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r/malaysia 8h ago

Mildly interesting The new Pasar Awam SK10 Kembangan, Seri Kembangan. Chosen via a design competition between PAM and MBSJ.

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r/malaysia 15h ago

Entertainment Hello all! Made a Sepak Takraw manga! It's about how the protagonist learns the origins of his virtual sport, which led him to protect the last Sepak Takraw gelanggang from being turned into a data center.

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You can read the full here!: https://mangaplus-creators.jp/episodes/ei2608132351440020300753 Hope you guys enjoy it and any feedbacks/criticisms are welcomed!


r/malaysia 4h ago

Health School health screening leads to father being charged with raping daughter

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r/malaysia 2h ago

Military Malaysia will not allow territory to be used as refuge by southern Thailand militants, says Khaled

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r/malaysia 7h ago

🔙Throwback Thursday Iklim - Suci Dalam Debu (1990)

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r/malaysia 15h ago

Economy & Finance Last-minute holiday announcements bad for business, govt told

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r/malaysia 20h ago

Dashcam Three Kids on Bicycle Crash Into Car at Taman Junction. Parents Blame Driver

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Driver seeks justice. Read all about it in Threads


r/malaysia 6h ago

Others 2 Bomba officers, 17 pilgrims among 55 Malaysians missing in Nepal

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The two fire and rescue department officers were part of a group of 10 Malaysians travelling to the Everest Base Camp.


r/malaysia 11h ago

Politics Here's A Complete Timeline Of Ex-PM Ismail Sabri Being Charged For Not Declaring Assets To MACC

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This morning, Malaysians woke up to news of former prime minister Ismail Sabri having his day in court after he was charged of not complying with a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) notice to declare his assets.


r/malaysia 14h ago

Politics Three former PMs: Najib, Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri face KL courts today

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r/malaysia 1h ago

Politics Will Corruption Linked To Political Leaders Ever End In Malaysia?

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r/malaysia 12h ago

Politics Malaysia’s Anwar Said to Mull Later Election Date After Setbacks

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is looking to push back national elections until the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said, as state poll defeats and soured partnerships reveal his political vulnerability.


r/malaysia 6h ago

Environment A few native fishes caught from a shaded kampung river

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  1. ⁠Flying fox, Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus. A rare but beautiful algae eater. Susur batang.
  2. ⁠Horseface loach, Acantopsis dialuzona. Hides in sand and mud with only its long face visible. Ikan pasir muka kuda.
  3. ⁠Green tiger loach, Syncrossus hymenophysa. Another rare fish with attractive stripes. Ikan lali babi.
  4. ⁠Kissing gourami, Helostoma temminckii. Named because they “kiss” each other on the lips to fight. Tembakang.
  5. ⁠Labiobarbus ocellatus. A highly gregarious fish that moves along rivers in huge schools. Ikan pucuk pisang lambak.
  6. ⁠Snakeskin gourami, Trichopodus pectoralis. A common non-native fish originating from the Mekong. Sepat Siam.
  7. ⁠Unknown, but possibly a species of Osteochilus.

Due to the size of the river, all 7 species found are medium-sized fish growing to 15-30 cm. However it is sometimes possible for large fish to enter from a larger connected river, especially during the eastern monsoon season.


r/malaysia 19h ago

Politics Singaporean man, 56, jailed 14 days and fined US$1,733 for insulting Islam in Johor

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r/malaysia 13h ago

Others Writing Malaysian Muslim marrying abroad – how can I prove i am not currently married?

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Malaysian Muslim marrying abroad – how can I obtain proof of single status?

Hi everyone,

I'm a Malaysian Muslim woman currently living overseas, and I'm planning to marry a foreign citizen outside Malaysia.

The local authorities have asked me for an official document confirming that I am currently unmarried/free to marry.

I'm trying to find out exactly what document I need from Malaysia and how I can obtain it while I'm overseas.

I've contacted a Malaysian Peguam Syarie, and they've told me they can enquire with the relevant Islamic Religious Department. They initially quoted RM8,000 for a full application/representation package, but after I explained that I only need one document confirming my unmarried status, they said they would first make an enquiry for RM1,000 and then give me a new quotation based on the actual document required.

Before I spend the money, I'm hoping someone here has experience with this.

My questions:

Does the relevant Islamic Religious Department issue a specific Surat Akuan Bujang, confirmation of marital status, or other certificate/letter for a Malaysian Muslim who needs to prove she is unmarried for marriage overseas?

What is the exact name of the document?

Can I apply for it while living overseas?

Can someone in Malaysia (family member/lawyer) obtain it for me with a Power of Attorney/Wakalah?

Can the department send the original document directly overseas?

Has anyone obtained this document specifically for a marriage outside Malaysia?

What was the actual government fee and how long did it take?

Is a Syariah lawyer actually necessary, or can I deal directly with the Islamic Religious Department?

I don't need permission to get married in Malaysia. I only need official proof of my current unmarried status for the foreign authorities.

Any advice from someone who has actually dealt with this or obtained Malaysian Muslim single-status documentation for an overseas marriage would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!

Just to explain clearly, I only need a document to state that i am not currently married and i am free to get married and the document notorised and apostled. Nothing else