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Malaysia executed 35 cloud seeding operations between February and June to counter El Niño effects on water resources. Meanwhile, the Progressive Wage Policy has lifted entry-level worker median wages to RM2,200, benefiting over 51,000 employees nationwide.
Kuala Lumpur's Kalpana Dance Theatre celebrates three decades with a bharatanatyam concert exploring India's sacred rivers as metaphors for environmental responsibility, involving 54 dancers and partnering with local river restoration activists.
Selangor will host its fourth Turath Islami Festival in September 2026, featuring 23 Islamic scholars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, Thailand and Egypt. The eight-day event expects 50,000 visitors and includes 42 learning sessions.
Zendaya's recent red carpet appearance wearing ancient Iranian gold disc earrings has triggered intense debate within archaeology and cultural heritage circles about the ethics of repurposing artifacts, provenance concerns, and broader questions of colonial-era looting.
UNESCO has inscribed Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological cluster onto the World Heritage List, recognising 19 sites that document the formation of a centralised Japanese state influenced by China and the Korean Peninsula.
The Malaysian government will explore ways to strengthen the Nordin Ahmad Gallery in Bukit Mertajam, recognizing the late actor's significance in classic Malay cinema and ensuring his legacy reaches younger audiences through modern digital approaches.
Kelantan's venerable wayang kulit shadow puppet theatre confronts mounting survival challenges as practitioners struggle with permit bureaucracy while few young artists apprentice in the art form.
The FBI has returned several illegally smuggled Indonesian cultural artefacts to Jakarta, with Indonesia's government expressing commitment to deepening collaboration on cultural restitution efforts.
The United States has returned two eighth-century bronze Buddhist statues to Indonesia after recovering them from a trafficking network operated by notorious antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford. The sculptures were formally repatriated at a ceremony in New York.
Mexican authorities have arrested a man suspected of stealing bronze sculptures, including works by renowned surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from a church courtyard in Mexico City's historic centre.
The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026 brought together diverse performers and communities to celebrate Malaysia's cultural identity, featuring traditional arts, interactive competitions, and multicultural performances aligned with Malaysia MADANI values.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has honoured veteran Malaysian actor Datuk Rahim Razali on his 87th birthday, recognising his enduring contributions to the nation's entertainment industry and cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to veteran filmmaker and cultural figure Rahim Razali on his 87th birthday, acknowledging his six-decade contribution to Malaysia's arts and entertainment industry.
A severe heatwave across France has forced the early closure of major Paris attractions including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, leaving disappointed tourists scrambling to reorganise their holidays as the country records its hottest day since 1947.