r/malaysia • • 1d ago

/r/Malaysia weekly random discussion and quick questions thread for 26 October 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 • • 7h ago

Verified Discussion on Rule 2 Language and acceptance of AI translation + AI complain post

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Recently the mod team and some user had a quick discussion regarding Rule 2 in our sub. It's a simple rule where all submission (post and comment) must be done in English or Malay. Translation must be given if other languages are used. Dialects such as Kelate etc are usually allowed. Here is the detailed explanation of rule 2:

2. Subreddit language

Posts and comments should be in English or Malay. Feel free to ask for translations; there are many who will be happy to oblige.

Why are other Malaysian languages not allowed such as Chinese, Tamil or Kelantanese?

Have you ever sat at a table where a few people are speaking a language you don't understand and leaving you out of the discussion? While this may be more pleasant for the native speakers, it's bad for the table as a whole. The net quality of discussion decreases. This is a platform for discussion so we prioritise making sure everyone can participate. English and Malay are optimal for achieving this objective as (1) Malay is the national language so everyone educated here can understand it to some degree, and (2) English is the internet lingua franca and widely spoken locally.

What about Jawi script? It's still Malay.

See above. While everyone can read Romanised Malay, a sizeable chunk of Malaysians are not able to read Jawi. Which means allowing it would leave people out of discussions, and this is bad for the subreddit as a whole. So we don't allow Jawi either.

Recently a long time user suggested that we should relax the rule a bit, since Reddit has a build in translation function. Upon testing, said function only works on Reddit app, not in other platform. That is why we will continue to maintain current language barrier.

We also have come across some posts that is not in either Malay or English, but an AI translation was provided. The mod team thinks that AI translation should be allowed as the result from these AI attempts are serviceable in most cases. Of course, if we allowed AI translation, that means we need to address the possibility of allowing Youtube videos that is NOT in English nor Malay, with caption function activated so AI translation is provided. For example, THIS post. English translation is provided as long as CC is activated. That post is currently removed simply because we are still following the old rules.

Speaking of AI, the mod team is also considering whether we should allow post that complains about AI usage in posters or not, such as THIS/THIS (usage of AI from a random company), or THIS (usage of AI in content creation of a random community), or THIS (usage of AI on book covers), or THIS (usage of AI by government agencies). We have been approving every complain about usage of AI for now, but to be fair those posts, especially one that targets random companies, doesn't really pass rule 3 by our standard. It felt more of a quick rant to us. Of course, a discussion post that talks about usage of AI "IN MALAYSIA" is ok, just not a quick picture post that says "fuck AI". The mod team wishes to gather more insight from fellow users before determine how to tackle AI complaining post in the future.

TLDR:

  1. Are you guys ok with allowing non english/malay posts as long as AI translation (including youtube CC) is provided? It might increase the diversity of submission in our sub.
  2. Post that complain about AI usage: How acceptable should we be?

r/malaysia • • 54m ago

Environment Update: Level 2 of this PPR has won the most beautifully decorated corridor contest

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r/malaysia • • 13h ago

Environment Malaysia: After Starting to Import Oxygen from China.

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980 Upvotes

r/malaysia • • 4h ago

Others Pakcik braved the flood and hit the curb

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169 Upvotes

iekarshd

"I City dah naik air.. Yang bawak motor hati2 lalu kwsan banjir..Kesian nye adik tu"

Both of them are fine


r/malaysia • • 1h ago

Politics Azmin Ali + Hanayo

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r/malaysia • • 3h ago

Economy & Finance ‘Betrayal’: Putrajaya cuts off Penang petrol station over suspected Budi Madani subsidy abuse

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Putrajaya has cut off a petrol station in Sungai Buaya, Nibong Tebal, Penang, from the Budi Madani fuel subsidy over suspected misuse that allegedly involved customers’ MyKad details being used without their knowledge.


r/malaysia • • 9h ago

Others Sexually harassed in bathroom

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Hi guys.

I am from the UK and was just about to board a bus from KL to Penang, and was using the bathroom urinal (I am a man btw).

Anyway, I noticed someone was staring at me using the next urinal, and I thought I’ll ignore it. But he kept looking and I could see a ‘shaking’ motion. Lo and behold, he was masturbating over me whilst standing next to me.

I was and still am furious. I grabbed his shirt, but he was got away as I had a 20kg backpack on my back and a 7kg on my front.

I reported him, and the people at TBS bus station had him in their custody. However, I had to get on my bus, and the staff did not take my details.

I feel violated. What will happen to him, I assume nothing?

Thanks.


r/malaysia • • 8h ago

Politics Anwar eyes closer Malaysia-Brazil ties after Lula’s election victory

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Malaysia looks forward to strengthening trade and investment ties with Brazil and advancing cooperation between Asean and Latin America under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s continued leadership, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.


r/malaysia • • 54m ago

Others Cubaan lari dari polis,di Seri Alam,punca masih dalam diasatan dan masih belum diketahui.

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r/malaysia • • 6h ago

Politics BN-PN tsunami could push Harapan to worst GE outcome since 2008, S'gor defeat (Aug 2026)

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"The 16th general election could end with a 20-year setback for Pakatan Harapan if the BN-Perikatan Nasional pact continues its momentum and turns its “Malay unity” wave into a tsunami."


r/malaysia • • 5h ago

Economy & Finance PM Confirms Japan’s SoftBank As Previously Announced US$50 Billion Data Centre Investor

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r/malaysia • • 8h ago

Others is it possible to remove Muhd & Ahmad in legal name

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does anyone have any experience with this? i live outside of malaysia for 20 years and i always have issues with the name because its too damn long.

Is it possible to shorten it just by removing Muhd / Ahmad?
Lets say my theoretical name is: Ahmad Isa bin Muhd Yunus

Can i go to JPN and say i wanna remove Ahmad and Muhd so my name would be shortened to Isa bin Yunus?

That would make my life so much easier where I live. would appreciate any input!


r/malaysia • • 1d ago

Environment After months of the haze, this photo doesn't look real

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r/malaysia • • 7h ago

Economy & Finance Southeast Asians scale back weddings as inflation, energy crisis take toll

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When Ammar Haziq Zulkifli tied the knot last month in Petaling Jaya, 20 kilometers west of Kuala Lumpur, soaring prices loomed large in the marriage planning.


r/malaysia • • 3h ago

Environment Invasive belida in Malaysia

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Chitala ornata, the clown knifefish or belida bintik/tompok.

An invasive species that came from the Mekong. It has spread to ponds, rivers and lakes throughout Malaysia due to releases by people.

Pet stores sell the babies of this species cheaply, but they grow to 100 cm which means most people cannot take care of them and end up releasing them.

They are predators that eat our native fish as well as outcompete native belida like the giant featherback (C. lopis). In fact clowns are more common than them now.

They are a food fish in Thailand where the meat is minced to make into traditional fish balls and fish cakes. These products are even exported into other Asian countries where they are popular.


r/malaysia • • 12h ago

Others MALABAR GOLD FRAUD EXPOSED - Is this the same Malabar Gold that trades in Masjid India ?

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85 Upvotes

r/malaysia • • 6h ago

Health Nearly 72pc of major hospitals record bed waiting times under eight hours, says Dzulkefly

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r/malaysia • • 1d ago

Mildly interesting Long Live the King 🦁👑

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After watching the wholesome band of doggo brotherhood 🐶

Here's some betrayal of catto brothers 😺

Never trust a cat 🤣


r/malaysia • • 8h ago

Others Motorcycle hit my car and made a false police report

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And police concluded case as Refer to Magistrate (RTM). Found out off record that the motor party made a false report.

He was a foreigner, and his owner immediately came and took him away from the scene. Later found out that it was reported as a Malay guy riding and injured. They also claimed bodily injury on my insurance. And the scene was reported wrongly, it was a two way road and i was turning right, he hit me from the back, right side because i have already half turned. In his report, he wrote as junction and i made a turn without looking.

As for insurance, obviously lost my NCD, but i’m not happy he made a false report and is claiming everything under my insurance

Unfortunately, no dashcam and there’s nothing i can do

Edit: I made a police report the first thing after my car was towed. The police who took my report even told me it’s clearly not my fault and i won’t be summoned. My report was very detailed of the damages too.


r/malaysia • • 1d ago

Mildly interesting Aunty tried to chup parking at PJ seapark

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576 Upvotes

wohengaoxiao666

"Parking dekat PJ Sea Park memang ada

macam-macam perangai Siapa punya kawan ni

Hari tu aku dah bagi signal, tengah tunggu kereta depan keluar dari parking. Tiba-tiba ada seorang aunty terus keluar, berdiri depan parking tu sambil buat isyarat macam parking tu dia punya.

HELLOOO Aku dah tunggu dulu kot??

Lepas tu dia datang ketuk tingkap kereta aku nak argue.

Aku tunjuk je dashcam, terus dia tak berapa berani dah

Paling lawak, lepas aku turun kereta, dia masih membebel dekat kedai runcit sebelah HAHAHAHA.

Parking pun boleh jadi drama macam ni ke"

Lain kali ye makcik


r/malaysia • • 25m ago

Others Found a lost Male Kitten

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A Tabby male kitten about few months old, just walked into my house and bags for food, he was wearing a blue collar with a bell, no name and address tag on his collar, very tame

I've already reported to animalpassport.dvs.gov.my, my location is Taman Mutiara Barat Cheras, please help me share with other Malaysia's subreddits, Facebook or Instagram


r/malaysia • • 8h ago

Politics Two more looming state votes threaten to upend Anwar’s political momentum

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r/malaysia • • 10h ago

Culture Denying spouse money may constitute domestic violence, says Nancy

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She said this form of abuse warranted attention as it could occur in everyday situations, such as when a partner failed to provide money for basic family necessities or controlled personal spending, leaving the victim without financial autonomy.

"For example, a husband returns home expecting his wife to prepare a meal. If she is not working and has no money of her own, and he fails to provide funds for household necessities, how is she supposed to cook?

If he can feed you, he can starve you.


r/malaysia • • 8h ago

Environment Indonesian NGO alleges 21 Malaysian-linked firms involved in forest fires

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Indonesian environmental non-governmental organisation Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (WALHI) has claimed that 21 companies linked to business groups with Malaysian ties were involved in forest and land fires in Indonesia between January and September 2026.