Malaysian terrorist who plotted to bomb Singapore released, on electronic tagging device, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Convicted Malaysian terrorist Yazid Sufaat, who acquired 4 tonnes of ammonium nitrate in 2000 in preparation for a foiled bombing plot in Singapore, has been freed from prison, sour
Malaysian rubber gloves added to US list of goods produced by forced labour, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Rubber gloves manufactured in Malaysia are among six items the US Department of Labour (DOL) has added to a list of goods produced by forced labour this year, the department said in a report. Fo
Malaysian YouTuber pranks rider with delivery to cemetery, tries to apologise with $1,600, Malaysia News,A Malaysian YouTuber is under fire on social media for tricking a rider into delivering food to a 'friend' at a cemetery so that he could make a video. Facebook user Leo Kho wrote a pos
EU risks 'trade war' with Malaysia over palm oil: PM Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI – The European Union risks opening up a trade war with Malaysia over its \”grossly unfair\” policies aimed at reducing the use of palm oil, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday (March 28
Bride-to-be, 23, dies after botched liposuction at Malaysia beauty salon, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian woman who wanted to lose weight to look good at her wedding ended up losing her life instead when she underwent liposuction at a beauty salon that was not licensed to perform the proced
How 2 young children in Malaysia suffered from severe Covid-19 complications, Malaysia News,Recent global data has shown that children in different countries have become severely ill after contracting Covid-19. Particularly in Malaysia, a doctor spoke up about two cases of Covid-19 symptoms and comp
12-year-old girl found dead with phone in hand during a thunderstorm in Malaysia, Malaysia News,A 12-year-old girl in Malaysia has died after the family's home was hit by lightning during a thunderstorm. She was found unconscious with burn marks on her hand. She was holding her mobile phone, re
Angry Malaysian youths push protest vote campaign, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A campaign by young Malaysians to cast protest votes is picking up steam as the Southeast Asian country braces for a potentially acrimonious national election between two candidates that must be held by August. Prime Min
Malaysia's scandal-hit Supermax pays $8m in compensation to migrant workers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Supermax Corp Bhd, a Malaysian medical glove maker accused of using forced labour at its factories, said on Tuesday (Feb 8) it had so far paid some $6 million (S$8 million) to migrant worke
Mahathir says he may be prime minister for one-two years, Malaysia News,TOKYO – Newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday he may remain premier for up to two years and will play a role in the background even after he steps down. Mahathir, 92, whose four-party coalition
Malaysia lockdown: Man shares husbands' hilarious struggles to help wives shop for groceries, Malaysia News,It has only been a week since Malaysia's nationwide lockdown. The country banned citizens from travelling overseas and also shut schools, shops and many public services until March 3
Malaysia's Mahathir to contest Langkawi in upcoming polls, as expected, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's opposition on Sunday named former premier Mahathir Mohamad as their candidate for the island seat of Langkawi, as expected, shifting their election campaign into higher gear ahea
Goldman Sachs 'cheated' Malaysia over 1MDB: PM Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Goldman Sachs Group Inc \”cheated\” Malaysia over its dealings with state fund 1MDB which is the subject of corruption and money-laundering investigations, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told CNBC in an in
Malaysian royals to pick new king after historic abdication, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's nine state rulers will elect a national king Thursday (Jan 24) after the last monarch abdicated the federal throne following his reported marriage to a Russian ex-beauty queen while on medical l
'Thieves' in red jumpsuits turn up unannounced for their Covid-19 jab in Malaysian vaccination centre, Malaysia News,You thought you have seen it all when people decide to enhance their vaccination experience by dressing up as a dinosaur or even a 'ghost'. Some unexpected guests
Malaysian cosmetic entrepreneur's assistant seen slapping beauty advisor at KL mall, Malaysia News,A salesgirl in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia suffered injuries to her face, fingers and body after she was pulled out of a store at KLCC by a woman and slapped repeatedly. A video capturing the incident
Malaysia's Najib: Scandal-plagued PM toppled by his mentor , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's administration was rocked by claims he was involved in a campaign to plunder state investment fund 1MDB, slammed by the US as \”kleptocracy at its worst\”. But for
Malaysia arrests foreign cosplayers in festival raid, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Three Japanese women and a Spanish man have been arrested in a raid on a Malaysian cosplay festival for participating without the proper permits, immigration authorities said Tuesday (July 2). The role-playing craze –
Search for MH370 to end on May 29: Malaysia transport ministry, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will end on May 29, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke on Wednesday (May 23). Flight MH370, carrying 239 people, disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beij
Mahathir defends himself after 'kill French people' tweet stirs controversy, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad received more criticism on Friday (Oct 30) over his tweet the previous day that \”Muslims have a right to be angry and to kill millions
Malaysia's finance ministry says no date yet for abolishing GST , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has not yet set a date for the abolishment of the Goods and Services tax (GST), the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday. Malaysia's newly elected administration, led by Prime
Malaysia fights international criticism with new slogan: 'Palm oil is God's gift' , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer and exporter, has said it will fight growing anti-palm oil sentiment around the world with a new slogan: \”Palm o
Malaysia lifts ban on export of kampung and black chickens, Malaysia News,Malaysia has partially lifted its ban on chicken exports, with at least one major poultry producer in Singapore getting live kampung chickens from across the Causeway. According to importer Kee Song Food, the Malaysian authori
Malaysia may introduce new taxes, sell assets to pay debt: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia may introduce new taxes and sell assets such as land to pay down debt, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday, as his administration struggles with liabilities of around 1 trillion rin
Malaysia election: Watchdogs believe flaws to voter list 'tip of iceberg', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Electoral watchdog groups in Malaysia said the voter list for next week's general election had major flaws, including the existence of a 121-year-old voter, raising the spectre of p
Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned on Thursday (Sept 17) that the novel coronavirus is driving discrimination towards vulnerable communities in Asia, including
Passenger praises AirAsia stewardess for being a more stunning sight than any other holiday destination, Malaysia News,Going for a holiday? If you are lucky, what you might see on some AirAsia flights will be even more captivating than the tourist attractions waiting for you. Facebook user GeorGe Wo
Anwar Ibrahim to be sworn in as Malaysia's PM on Nov 24, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Pakatan Harapan (PH) chief Anwar Ibrahim will be sworn in as Malaysia’s new prime minister on Thursday evening, as a slew of parties including Umno agreed to the proposal by Malaysia’s King to form a unity gov
'My dream is to see Malays dressing beautifully again': Dutch designer's remarks on baju kurung infuriate Malaysians, Malaysia News,A Dutch designer recently drew the ire of Malaysians after her remarks on baju kurung, a traditional Malay attire, went viral on social media. In an inte
Ducati rider in coma after being trampled by cows in Malaysia, Malaysia News,ERMAISURI – A Ducati Diavel motorbike rider is in a coma after some 30 cows charged at him while he was riding in a convoy in Malaysia. Mr Anuar Abd Rahim, 49, was trampled by the cows and sustained severe injuries, the New
'Legal assistant or sugar baby': Malaysian law firm's 'female and good looking' job ad draws criticism, Malaysia News,The job description on an advertisement for a legal assistant seemed normal enough at first glance — it wanted someone to help prepare legal documentation fo
Malaysian PM Mahathir suggests law to force companies to stop fires abroad, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia may have to pass a law forcing its companies to tackle fires on land they control abroad, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday (Sept 18), as forest fires in neighbouring Ind
Malaysian Muslims handed jail terms for missing prayers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Six Malaysian Muslims have reportedly been handed one-month jail terms for skipping prayers in violation of Islamic laws, sparking fresh concern on Wednesday (Dec 4) about rising religious conservatism in the multi
Malaysia may let citizens travel to S'pore if housing can be provided during border shutdown, says Malaysian minister, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia could temporarily lift its travel ban for citizens who commute to Singapore for work, if they can be housed there, Senior Minister for Securi
Malaysia's Petronas reports fire at SSGP pipeline, Malaysia News,Malaysian state energy company Petronas reported a fire at the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) near Lawas on Wednesday (Nov 16) afternoon, which the Borneo Post online said led to an explosion that killed one person and injured
Malaysia's 1MDB task force freezes more than 400 bank accounts amid probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A task force investigating a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) said on Monday (July 2) that it had frozen 408 bank accounts, involving funds of ab
Major Malaysian rail link to cost US$20 billion, finance minister says, up 50% from estimates, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Completing Malaysia's biggest rail project as previously planned would cost US$20 billion, its finance minister said on Tuesday, nearly 50 per cent higher than estimates u
Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin tests negative for Covid-19: PM's office, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tested negative for the coronavirus, his office said on Wednesday (Oct 7), after a minister who attended a high-level meeting chaired by the Pre
Malaysian rapper probed over Lunar New Year dog video, Malaysia News,A rapper in Muslim-majority Malaysia is under police investigation for allegedly insulting Islam with a Lunar New Year video that features dancers wearing dog masks and performing suggestive moves, reports said Monday. The video fe
Malaysia PM Mahathir named chairman of sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been appointed chairman of sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional, the Prime Minister's office said in a statement on Monday (July 30). The statement also
Grumpy Malaysian boy trying to run away from home with a tent is the funniest thing we've seen today, Malaysia News,Raise your hands if you've ever tried to threaten your parents by running away from home. Now, raise your hands if you never had the courage to actually leave the house. Not
Malaysia's opposition gearing up for snap polls, says potential PM candidate, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's opposition is preparing for early elections after a crucial vote in the lower house this week showed Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin may lack a parliamentary majority, said
Indonesia to hand over yacht linked to 1MDB to Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia has agreed to hand over to Malaysia a $250 million (S$342 million) luxury yacht it impounded in Bali earlier this year in connection with a corruption scandal at a Malaysian state fund, Indonesian authori
Relatives of missing Malaysia plane MH370 say they may have found pieces of debris, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Relatives of people who went missing on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in 2014 have retrieved what they believe are new pieces of debris from the aircraft and will present them to the Mal
Video of Malaysian family's reunion after months-long border closure warms viewers' hearts, Malaysia News,The last time Mala Kalaimugilan saw her husband was seven months ago, thanks to the travel restrictions imposed between Malaysia and Singapore due to the pandemic. So when her husband,
'I was sent a bullet' probing 1MDB, says Malaysian anti-graft chief, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The head of Malaysia's anti-graft commission gave an emotional account on Tuesday of how he was harassed and threatened in 2015 while investigating the 1MDB state fund, and said that on o
Malaysia expands China traveller ban as coronavirus spreads, Malaysia News,Malaysia has expanded a ban on visitors from China to include Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, after China's decision to lock down cities in the provinces to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak that has claimed ov
Freed of 1MDB taint, Malaysia's tallest tower Exchange 106 opens its doors, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's tallest skyscraper is ready to take in tenants from December, its developer said on Wednesday (Oct 23), looking to move past its links to the 1MDB scandal and focus on making
18-year-old Malaysian dies on first day of work after falling into lift shaft; CCTV captures tragic last moments, Malaysia News,It was his first day of work, but tragically, it was also the last day his family saw the 18-year-old alive. The Malaysian teenager, identified in reports as Andrew, fell t
Sexual consent should be obtained in presence of a girl's father? Doctor's tweet angers Malaysians, Malaysia News,A controversial take on sexual consent — from the president of a women's rights organisation, no less — has Malaysia's Twittersphere all riled up. Dr Rafidah Hanim Mo
Malaysia challenges $8 billion settlement between 1MDB and Abu Dhabi's IPIC, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will file a legal challenge to a 2017 consent award granted to Abu Dhabi fund IPIC in a debt dispute with scandal-hit state fund 1MDB, its attorney-general said on Tuesday (Oct 30)
'I send you my FYP can?' How a job applicant got rejected in Malaysia, Malaysia News,You'd think job applicants would put their best foot forward when conversing with an interviewer. However, a recruiter at a marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur said this isn't always the case. Last
Grandparents in Malaysia help grandkids reunite with parents in Singapore, Malaysia News,For many, the Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenge — even more so for families who have been separated from their children due to travel restrictions. With the ongoing pandemic, many Malaysian parents with wor
Piercings, incense, drumming: Malaysia marks Thaipusam festival, Malaysia News,Hundreds of thousands of Malaysian Hindus, some piercing their skin with hooks and skewers to show their devotion, gathered in temples across the country on Monday to mark Thaipusam. The annual Hindu festival sees believe
Malaysian man says girlfriend made him 'sia suay' by ordering cheapest item on the menu , Malaysia News,Picking the cheapest thing on the menu when out on a date — is it an act of consideration or derision? Many of us may think being considerate to our partners would mean making more fruga
'I hope I record their faces': Woman in Malaysia takes TikTok video of herself after suspecting she was being stalked, Malaysia News,A woman in Malaysia walking alone in a residential area held up her phone to take a TikTok video of her face and background after she suspected she was being
Singapore black metal band Devouror's concert in Malaysia on Easter cancelled, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A concert by Singapore-based black metal band Devouror in Malaysia has been cancelled after the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) raised concerns over the gig that was to take place o
Russian consort reveals royal life with Sultan of Kelantan on Instagram, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Miss Moscow Oksana Voevodina has gone public on Instagram about her life as the Sultan of Kelantan's royal consort, confirming speculation last year that the then King of Malaysia had ta
Malaysian PM Mahathir takes wife on a date around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took the weekend off for a date with his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali around Kuala Lumpur, Bernama news agency reported. Several photos uploaded on soci
Malaysia to spend $453 million for flood relief, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will provide 1.4 billion ringgit (S$453 million) in cash aid and other forms of relief for those devastated by severe floods this month, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Wednesday (Dec 29). Since Dec 17,
Malaysian glove maker Kossan to cut capacity after Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian glove maker Kossan Rubber Industries will see production capacity reduced by nearly 25 per cent for two weeks after 427 workers tested positive for Covid-19, media reports and analysts said.
Malaysia's Top Glove says will no longer fire whistleblowers; opens helplines for workers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Top Glove Corp Bhd, site of the country's biggest virus outbreak of more than 5,000 cases, said on Wednesday (Dec 23) that whistleblowers will no longer f
As lockdown returns, Malaysians face another bleak Eid, Malaysia News,Mohd Rezuan Othman would normally travel from Kuala Lumpur to his hometown in southern Malaysia to spend Eid al-Fitr with his family, but the country's latest nationwide Covid-19 lockdown has scuppered his plans for the secon
Malaysia approves China's Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health ministry said on Friday it has granted conditional approval for emergency use to the Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm. The Sinopharm vaccine in Malaysia was
Cosplayers who were arrested in Malaysia have been released, Malaysia News,All participants of the Cosplay Festival 4, a two-day event at Sunway Putra Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, have been released after being detained for seven days and have left Malaysia. Malaysia's immigration authority, Jabatan
Malaysia king meets politicians as discontent rumbles over virus crisis, Malaysia News,Malaysia's king started a series of meetings with leaders of political parties on Wednesday, amid public discontent over the government's handling of a coronavirus crisis that has forced the nation into
After turning around Proton in Malaysia, China's Geely to take on Honda, Toyota in region, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Mr Li Chunrong was hired by Chinese carmaker Geely to revive the fortunes of the Proton brand in Malaysia, and it took him two years to eclipse Japanese giants Honda and Toyot
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir recovering, moved to regular ward, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's 96-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, is recovering in hospital and has moved to a regular ward, his daughter said on Wednesd
Malaysia rounding up migrants to contain coronavirus spread, police say, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities are rounding up undocumented migrants as part of efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, the country’s police chief said late on Friday, after hundreds of migrants and re
Sultan Muhammad V steps down as Malaysia's King, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's King abdicated on Sunday (Jan 6), confirming rumours that had heightened after this week's meeting of the country's nine monarchs. The National Palace said that Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan,
Malaysian couple caught having sex in car crashes into longkang while trying to escape police, Malaysia News,Perhaps the movie Titanic is to blame for popularising certain activities in the car. Two college students from Penang, aged 19 and 25, were getting frisky in their ride when a police officer
Schools close, hospitals turn patients away as flu outbreak gets worse in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The growing number of cases of influenza A has seen several schools in Penang and the Klang Valley closing, with stocks of flu shots running low. At least 53 people have been infected in
'Dangerous conditions at the factory': Dyson faces claims from former workers at Malaysian supplier, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Ten former workers from Dyson's biggest parts supplier, Malaysian firm ATA IMS, are claiming compensation from the home appliance maker over poor working a
Syed Saddiq's new youth party looks to 'unshackle' Malaysia from old politics, Malaysia News,One of Malaysia’s youngest lawmakers will start a youth-based party this month with the hope of changing a political landscape long dominated by “old hands” and money politics. Syed Saddiq Sye
Kim Jong Nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge, likely to walk free, Malaysia News,A Vietnamese woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother will walk free in May after pleading guilty to a lesser charge, her lawyer said. Doan Thi Huong welcomed th
Najib's stepson agrees to testify against him in 1MDB trial: Prosecutors, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Riza Aziz, the stepson of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has agreed to testify against the ex-premier in a trial linked to a multibillion-dollar fraud at state fund 1Malaysia Dev
Malaysia lifts more Covid-19 restrictions: No masks required outdoors, tests for fully-vaccinated travellers removed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will ease more Covid-19 curbs from the start of next month, including lifting restrictions on those who are not vaccinated against the coronavir
Malaysian girl, 15, dies in freak playground accident after getting head caught in swing, Malaysia News,A 15-year-old girl died in a freak playground accident in Kepong, Malaysia on Saturday (Nov 24). She was sitting on a swing for disabled and wheelchair users at a park when her head became trapped
Caught on CCTV: Man using Singapore credit card pockets $460 spectacle frame at Melaka store, Malaysia News,[UPDATE, Dec 20]: In a Facebook post yesterday Thursday (Dec 19), the owner of the shop where a man pocketed a pair of expensive spectacle frames wrote that the perpetrator has paid for the fr
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah sworn in as Malaysia's King after historic abdication, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday (Jan 31) installed the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin, as the country's new King after the last monarch abdicated in a historic first
How rising labour abuse charges threaten to derail Malaysia's export-led economy, Malaysia News,Malaysia ’s government and companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse of migrant labourers who fuel the country’s economy, or face risks to its export-reliant growth model, expert
Top Glove suspends Selangor operations over enhanced lockdown, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Top Glove has suspended operations of its factories in the state of Selangor due to a two-week enhanced lockdown in the country, the firm said on Wednesday (July 7). \”Top Glove wishes to infor
Malaysia to inject US$698 million to complete 1MDB-linked financial district, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday it will provide up to 2.8 billion ringgit ($697.9 million) to complete an integrated financial district from which more than 3 billion ringgit was diverted to pay debt
Malaysia seeks UN climate adaptation funds amid deadly floods, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is seeking US$3 million (S$4.1 million) from the UN Green Climate Fund (GCF) to develop a national plan to adapt to climate change, the environment ministry said last week, amid deadly floods that ha
Malaysian dad delivers baby at home with help from emergency hotline, Malaysia News,Time and tide wait for no man. And it seems, neither do babies. A father in Kedah unwittingly became a midwife and ended up delivering his own daughter at home when she decided to make an early appearance. Fahmi Jami
Malaysia PM announces $48b aid package amid extended lockdown, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 – Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (June 28) announced a 150 billion ringgit (S$48 billion) aid package, including cash aid and wage subsidies, a day after extending a nationwide lock
Malaysian ex-PM Najib's wife Rosmah stands to face trial over RM60 million in unpaid jewellery, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak's wife Rosmah Mansor will know soon whether she will have to face trial over unpaid jewellery worth RM60 million (S
In Malaysia's Sabah state, pandemic rages as migrants flee testing, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Some flee on boats. Some hide in the stilts under their homes. Others run into the woods. All across Malaysia's Sabah region on Borneo island, stateless residents and undocumented migrants are
Malaysia makes Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for government employees, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday (Sept 30) it would now be mandatory for all federal government employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, with exceptions only to be allowed on health grounds. The annou
US returns $611m in recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Wednesday (May 12) said the US Department of Justice has returned 1.9 billion ringgit (S$611 million) of funds recovered from assets related to sovereign fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Malaysian
Malaysia appeal court to rule next month on ex-PM Najib's conviction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysia court will deliver its verdict in December on an appeal filed by former premier Najib Razak over his conviction in a corruption case related to state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (
British diver rescued off Malaysia says his son died at sea, Malaysia News,MERSING — A Dutch teenager who disappeared after going diving off the coast of Malaysia is dead, according to his father who was found drifting at sea on Saturday (April 9), officials said. Fourteen-year-old Nathan Renze Ches
Woman posts tribute to brother who took his own life at 28, urge others to look out for loved ones, Malaysia News,“I’ve always known mental health is important. But I never thought I would experience it so personally — through the death of a dear loved one.” On Oct 18, Natalie Khoo posted a heartfel
Malaysia's key opposition bloc nominates Anwar Ibrahim as PM candidate, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's biggest opposition alliance on Friday nominated Anwar Ibrahim to be its prime ministerial candidate for the next general election. Elections are not due until 2023, but Prime Min
McDonald's BTS meal packaging has fans creating 'shrines' and resellers making quick bucks in Malaysia, Malaysia News,When one of the biggest boy bands in the world collaborates with one of the biggest fast food chains in the world, you know that you’re gonna get one hell of a respons
Malaysia risks investment troubles as political drama drags on, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – With its leadership tossed into uncertainty again, Malaysia risks delays and loss of new investments, analysts and business groups say, as anxiety bubbles among foreign investors worried about policy disrupt
Malaysia ready to back firms in finding missing flight MH370, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will consider resuming the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 if companies interested in the hunt come forward with viable proposals or credible leads, its transport minister said on Su
Coronavirus: Top glove supplier Malaysia says shortage to drag on, warns buyers to beware of scammers, Malaysia News,A global shortage of medical gloves due to a coronavirus-driven surge in demand will carry over into next year, Malaysia, the world's biggest gloves supplier, said on Thursday, w
6 Rohingya dead, hundreds flee after riot at Malaysian detention camp, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Six Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, including two children, have died after being hit by vehicles on a Malaysian highway as hundreds fled an immigration detention centre where a riot broke out early o
Malaysia's palm planters eye robots, drones to combat labour crunch, Malaysia News,YONG PENG – Malaysian research student Haziq Ramli wore an outfit resembling a light jetpack, with poles strapped to his biceps, to wield a long pole that clipped the sharp fronds and heavy bunches of fruit from
Worth the weight: Malaysian sells durians without weighing the shell, Malaysia News,Have you ever felt like you got the short end of the stick when you bought durians by the kilogram, husk included? Or have you suffered the disappointment of hacking your way through the shell of a durian just to fin
Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the country in nearly three decades, a top health official said on Sunday (Dec 8). The baby boy from Tuaran in Malaysia's Sa
Malaysian Airlines flight MH17: 5 questions answered, 5 years on, Malaysia News,Five years ago on Wednesday, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was blasted out of the sky over war-torn eastern Ukraine with the loss of all 298 people on board. The shooting down of the Boeing 777 travelling from Amsterdam
Umno backs Malaysia PM Muhyiddin amid turmoil, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance on Wednesday pledged its support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, a boost for the premier as he faces a leadership challenge. The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Some Malaysians uncertain of Covid-19 vaccine: Survey, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – As the arrival of the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines in Malaysia nears, Mr Abdullah Salleh finds himself in two minds about receiving an immunisation shot. Despite being pro-vaccine, the 37-year-old videographer sa
Malaysia's Anwar wins by-election, steps closer to premiership, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim won a by-election engineered for his return to parliament by an overwhelming majority on Saturday, bringing him closer to the premiership that has been promised to him by f
Malaysian man tries on new Baju Melayu and discovers something unusual, Malaysia News,One of the traditions of Hari Raya Aidilfitri that many Malaysians look forward to each year is donning new outfits so they look their best when visiting friends and relatives at open houses. However, this year
Anger as Malaysian cleared of murdering Indonesian maid in Penang, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian woman has reportedly been cleared of murdering her Indonesian maid, who was allegedly tortured and forced to sleep outside with a dog, with activists on Monday (April 22) criticising the \”shoc
Anwar rubbishes speculation his supporters plotted to topple Azmin with sex video , Malaysia News,PORT DICKSON – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), on Saturday (June 15) rubbishes talk that his faction is behind a plot to topple his deputy Azmin Ali, by releasin
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after medical procedure, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has been discharged from hospital following a successful medical procedure, the National Heart Institute said on Thursday (Jan 13). \”He wi
Racist? Malaysians want all Chinese visitors banned, Malaysia News,The recent Wuhan virus outbreak has caused a large outcry amongst some Malaysians, whose xenophobic views and crazy theories have become more prominent than ever, especially among the Malay-Muslim community. Malaysia confirmed three
Malaysia's Parliament to sit for 5 days starting July 26 following calls from King for it to reconvene, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government has agreed to advise the country's King that Parliament will resume for five days from July 26 to Aug 2, the office of Prime Ministe
Unhappy homebuyer uses brand-new KL condo unit as rage room, trashes it for not being luxurious enough, Malaysia News,Much rage, very drama. A man unhappy with the alleged sub-standard quality of his brand-new serviced apartment vented his frustration the only way he knew how – by taking a sledgeham
'GrabFloat rider' steals the show during live TV interview on Malaysia floods, Malaysia News,Flashing the peace sign and holding a rainbow float tube, one 'GrabFloat rider' turned a sombre TV interview into a light-hearted moment — giving Malaysians some comedic relief during dif
1 dead, 14 missing in Malaysia sand dredger capsize , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – One crew member was killed and 14 others, most of them Chinese, were missing Wednesday after a sand-dredging vessel capsized off Malaysia, with some believed trapped alive inside the sunken hull. The coastguard said a
'Where's the joke?' Malaysians infuriated by women mocking people with disabilities in TikTok video, Malaysia News,Two women are facing the wrath of Malaysians online after a video of them mimicking people with disabilities at a public restroom went viral. The video was posted by TikT
Kim Jong Nam murder not a prank: Prosecutors, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – The assassination of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was not a prank, Malaysian state prosecutors said on Thursday (June 28), insisting it was a \”carefully planned and executed\” murder usi
Malaysia's police chief causes ripples with claims of corruption among senior ranks of force, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Retiring Malaysia police chief Abdul Hamid Bador has caused ripples by alleging corruption among senior ranks of the police force. Just weeks before his retirement in May,
Malaysian man sheds tears of joy after driving across Causeway for the first time in 2 years, Malaysia News,It was the first time that he'd driven across the Causeway in two years, but it's a trip he'd gladly take every day now in order to be with his family. The emotional moment even
Malaysia to summon Chinese envoy over 'suspicious' air force activity, Malaysia News,The foreign ministry of Malaysia on Tuesday (June 1) said it would summon China's envoy to explain an \”intrusion\” by 16 air force planes into its airspace, after the Southeast Asian country's mil
Malaysian teacher staples 10-year-old boy's ear for not doing his homework, Malaysia News,We've all failed to hand in our homework at some point during our school days, but while not submitting your assignment comes with obvious consequences, a Malaysian boy hadn't expected to be puni
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin in hospital after suffering a bout of diarrhoea, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been admitted to hospital after suffering a bout of diarrhoea, his office said in a statement on Wednesday (June 30). The Prime Minister's Office sa
Malaysia reports 6,806 new coronavirus cases, highest daily count, Malaysia News,Malaysia reported a new daily record in coronavirus infections and deaths on Thursday, as the country deals with spike in the number and severity of new cases. It announced 59 Covid-19 fatalities on Thursday, a record t
Malaysia in suspense ahead of Najib's visit to anti-graft agency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Amid mounting suspense in Malaysia, former leader Najib Razak is expected to give a statement to an anti-graft agency on Tuesday explaining what he knew about $10.6 million transferred into his bank a
After two-decade quest to become Malaysia's premier, Anwar says he can wait a bit more, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Feb 6) he was ready to wait for six more months beyond the initially agreed May deadline to take over as prime minister from Tun D
Malaysian lawmakers agree no house dissolution before end-July 2022, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's government will not dissolve parliament before the end of July 2022, according to a deal signed with the opposition aimed at maintaining political stability while the country recovers fr
Disabled man descends steep slope to save stranded kitten in Malaysia, Malaysia News,A Malaysian man has been praised for his altruism recently when a video documenting his courageous attempt to rescue a kitten was shared online. In a Facebook post on Aug 11, Abu Fathiyyaturahma Menk Abdun Mujtahid
Malaysia renews pledge to abolish mandatory death penalty, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has agreed to abolish the mandatory death sentence and replace it with other punishments at the discretion of the court, its law minister said on Friday (June 10), revisiting a pledge made over three yea
Malaysia seeking to confirm reports of 2 nationals detained in Afghanistan over ISIS links, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is seeking help from foreign security agencies to confirm media reports that two of its nationals have been arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan for their alleged invol
Search underway for missing Indonesians as boat capsizes off Malaysia, killing 11, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A search and rescue mission was underway for 25 Indonesians missing after a boat capsized off Malaysia on Wednesday (Dec 15) killing 11 people, among them suspected undocumented migrants,
Concern in Asean over Cambodia PM's Myanmar visit, Malaysia minister says, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's foreign minister said on Thursday (Jan 13) that some Southeast Asian countries had reservations about last week's visit to Myanmar by Cambodia's leader, with concern
No decision made about who Malaysia's next PM will be: Anwar, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's King has asked that a cross-coalition unity government be formed, after an audience with Pakatan Harapan (PH) leader Anwar Ibrahim and his rival Muhyiddin Yassin of Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Malaysia to review recruitment fees, agreements after US human trafficking report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will examine recruitment fees charged to workers and review its agreements with the home countries of migrant workers, the Human Resources Ministry said, after the South-east Asia
Malaysia's Penang halts medical tourists after arrivals from Indonesia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s northern state of Penang has barred entry by overseas visitors seeking medical treatment until it finalises new health and safety procedures in light of the coronavirus crisis, the ch
'Give yourself time, suffer a little': Dr Mahathir to Malaysia's young generation, Malaysia News,When he led Pakatan Harapan to a historic victory in Malaysia's 14th GE in 2018 at the age of 92, ousting his former allies in Barisan National after more than 60 years in power, Tun
Malaysia seizes record haul of crystal meth worth $35m, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s maritime agency said on Sunday it had seized more than two tonnes of crystal methamphetamine worth 105.9 million ringgit ($35 million) from a boat off the country’s west coast, its largest-ever haul of th
Malaysia court overturns inquest verdict on Irish teen's death, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian court on Wednesday (June 16) overturned a lower court’s finding that an Irish teenager had died by misadventure after vanishing in the jungle, saying an open verdict should have been recorde
Goreng pisang seller in Malaysia faints into a wok of hot oil and dies in freak incident, Malaysia News,An elderly goreng pisang (banana fritters) seller in Penang was preparing her roadside stall for business on Sunday (March 13) when she experienced a bout of dizziness. The next moment, this hawke
Malaysia to set up chicken 'stockpiles' to overcome shortages, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday (June 9) it will seek to stock up on chicken as part of measures to secure domestic supplies and control rising food prices, amid a ban on exports of the poultry. The South
Malaysian baker goes viral with magnificently crafted cake dedicated to the king, Malaysia News,Malaysia's king, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, celebrated his birthday on June 8, receiving many well-wishes from the adoring public. While many M
Johor F&B sector suffers as Singapore tourists stay away, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor's food and beverage (F&B) industry has been affected by a decline in tourist arrivals from Singapore due to ongoing tensions between the city-state and Malaysia as well as delays at the immigration, n
Malaysia says allegations of forced labour in palm plantations is 'old issue', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday it viewed US allegations of forced labour in palm oil plantations as an “old issue” but it was willing to take appropriate action if needed. Last month, the
Malaysia to ease coronavirus lockdowns in 5 states on July 5, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will relax coronavirus lockdowns next week in five states that have met the government's indicators for lifting curbs, the security minister said on Saturday. The Southeast Asian country has been
Let them eat quinoa: Malaysian PM Najib mocked for being out of touch, Malaysia News,Malaysia's scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak was accused of being out of touch with ordinary people Friday after revealing he had switched from eating locally-grown rice to the pricey grain quinoa. Opp
Ex-workers at Malaysian supplier sue Kimberly-Clark, Ansell over alleged labour abuse, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former workers at Malaysian rubber glove maker Brightway Holdings filed a lawsuit in the United States against Kimberly-Clark Corp and Ansell Ltd, accusing them of \”knowingly profiting
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak was 'emperor of 1MDB', says ex-CEO, Malaysia News,Najib Razak was the \”ultimate power\” at 1MDB, a former chief executive officer of the defunct state fund has told a Kuala Lumpur court in the ongoing corruption and money laundering trial against the former M
Anwar urges Malay children to master Chinese language, Malaysia News,NILAI – Parti Keadilan Rakyat president-elect Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malay children to master the Chinese language, as it was an important regional \”economic language\”. He said on Saturday (Oct 20) that learning non-Malay lang
40 Umno MPs 'may join Mahathir's party', as Barisan Nasional mulls changing its name, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – As many as 40 MPs from Umno may jump ship to a political party led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, a senior aide to the premier said on Saturday (Oct 27). At the other
Malaysia expands Covid-19 movement curbs to 9 states from Nov 9, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will expand its conditional movement control order (CMCO) beginning Monday (Nov 9) to nine of its 13 states after a record high 1,755 new coronavirus infections were logged last Friday. Schools and
Malaysian dad apologises for making toddler beg in the rain, Malaysia News,One Malaysian man recently drew the ire of netizens for leaving his toddler out in the cold — literally. The toddler's plight came to light on Oct 27 when a Facebook user, Awie Bkhori Abdul Halim, uploaded photos of the
Video shows shocking moment Malaysian bus collides with truck, killing 1 and injuring 11 S'poreans, Malaysia News,A new video of a fatal traffic accident involving a coach and a gravel truck in Malaysia shows the moment of collision. The accident which killed a Malaysian bus conductor, and inju
Kelantan Sultan claims Russian ex-wife rejected his money and sold story to tabloid instead, Malaysia News,The Russian ex-wife of Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan made the headlines this week when she alleged that she had to pawn her Jacob Arabo wedding ring to afford her medical bills during her diffi
Ceiling collapses at KL Hilton lobby during maintenance; 1 worker injured, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A large section of plaster ceiling in the Hilton hotel in Kuala Lumpur collapsed during routine maintenance early on Sunday (Oct 14), injuring a Bangladeshi worker. The Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia will hold an election after coronavirus is over: PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will hold a general election when the novel coronavirus pandemic is over, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Saturday, shortly after he averted a showdown by winning parliamentary support for his
Malaysia says it wants to take back airspace over south Johor delegated to Singapore, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has said that it wants to take back airspace over south Johor that it has delegated to Singapore after protesting new flight paths proposed over Seletar Airport. Transport Mini
Malaysian lawmaker apologises for proposing law to protect men from being seduced, Malaysia News,A Malaysian lawmaker apologised on Thursday (Aug 1) after his proposal for legislation to protect men from being \”seduced\” by women into committing sex crimes such as rape sparked a storm of criticism. M
Anwar Ibrahim: Who is Malaysia's new prime minister?, Malaysia News,Malaysia's new prime minister, 75-year-old Anwar Ibrahim, was sworn in on Thursday (Nov 24), bringing to a close his three-decade quest for the job that had eluded him time and again and led to him spending nearly a decade
Malaysia's king says parliament can convene during emergency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah said on Wednesday (Feb 24) parliament can convene during a state of emergency, a move that could open the door for the opposition to launch a fresh confidence vote to ch
'Nobody else wants to praise me': Malaysia's ex-PM Muhyiddin defends track record, hopes to return to power in the future, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has defended his track record during the shortest premiership stint in the cou
No takers for Malaysia's 5G plan as major telcos baulk over pricing, transparency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – None of Malaysia's major mobile carriers have agreed to use the government's 5G network yet due to transparency and pricing issues, ahead of a roll-out planned for next mont
Malaysia says auditor KPMG to pay US$80.11 million in 1MDB settlement, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said audit firm KPMG has agreed to pay a US$80.11 million (S$108 million) settlement to resolve all claims related to their fiduciary duties on auditing of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)
Man driving Singapore-registered EV allegedly charges vehicle in Malaysia without paying, Malaysia News,After Singaporean drivers were seen filling their vehicles with Ron95 petrol — specially subsidised for Malaysians — netizens were quick to pounce on a man seen charging an electric vehicle in Tan
Malaysia PM Najib promises $494 million raise for civil servants ahead of polls, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Najib Razak on Wednesday (April 4) promised RM1.46 billion ($494.31 million) in salary hikes to Malaysia's civil servants, a key vote bank for the ruling coalition in a l
Mahathir wants F1 return, but circuit boss is in no hurry , Malaysia News,LONDON – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said he wants Formula One to return to the country but there have been no talks with the sport's owners, according to Sepang circuit boss Razlan Razali. The grand prix d
Special delivery: Malaysian woman returning home from Singapore springs surprise on parents , Malaysia News,After being away from her family for two years, a Malaysian woman was finally able to pack her bags (and herself) to visit her parents back home. Evonne Yan uploaded a video to Facebook on Thu
Desaru resort says no 'unearthly' issues, threatens to sue netizen saying she experienced paranormal activity, Malaysia News,It seems like rumours surrounding haunted resorts in Malaysia are not going away anytime soon. A Facebook user Tiya Ahmad who posted on social media claiming that sh
Man activates emergency door release on bus along Johor Causeway during traffic jam, Malaysia News,A man activated the emergency door release while riding a bus from Johor Bahru to Singapore on Thursday afternoon (Oct 31). Stomp contributor Denzel alerted Stomp and shared a video he took of the inci
'Surprise' urban Malaysia floods drive pleas for climate action, Malaysia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. KUALA LUMPUR – The damaged furniture and mud-cak
Malaysia could extend tax breaks for key foreign investors: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia could extend new tax incentives for foreign investment in areas like technology, if companies promise to create better-paid jobs for Malaysians, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday
Malaysia's germ-busting clown finds new role in pandemic, Malaysia News,TAIPING, Malaysia – When the coronavirus pandemic struck Malaysia, Shaharul Hisam Baharudin, like many others working closely with people, soon lost his work as an entertainer who juggled and sometimes dressed up as a clown
Malaysia bars foreigners from Johor's US$100b Forest City project that drew Chinese buyers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will not allow foreigners to buy residential units built at the US$100 billion (S$136 billion) Forest City project in Johor, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on
Malaysia warns of new coronavirus wave following election spike, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities warned of a new wave of coronavirus after 260 new infections were reported on Thursday, the biggest daily spike since early June, following an election in the country’s second-largest
Malaysian lawmakers call for probe after teen reportedly jumped to death after Instagram poll, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian lawmakers on Wednesday (May 15) called on the authorities to investigate reports of a teenager who allegedly jumped to her death after asking her social media followe
Johor Sultan plans hypermarket with prices 'guaranteed' to be lower than others, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar plans to team up with a major hypermarket to sell goods at prices lower than the market rate in the southern Malaysian state. Making the a
Mahathir's ruling coalition loses seat in Malaysia by-election, Malaysia News,Malaysia's ruling coalition lost a state constituency in a by-election, in a sign of waning popularity of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's alliance. Mahathir's Pakatan Harapan coalition, or Alliance of
Malaysia, Goldman discuss smaller penalty over 1MDB scandal: Bloomberg, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has discussed a $2 billion (S$2.7 billion) to $3 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the US bank's alleged role in the 1MDB scandal, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, less than ha
Malaysia says Singapore has returned $22 million in 1MDB funds, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Singapore has recently returned to Malaysia about US$16.3 million (S$22 million) linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Friday (Nov 19). US auth
Malaysian ringgit, stocks down after inconclusive election, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – Malaysia's share market and ringgit currency weakened in early trade on Monday (Nov 21), after a national election over the weekend resulted in the first hung parliament in the country's history, to leave
Malaysian govt must raise awareness of corruption so people don't idolise 'robbers', Anwar says in jibe at Najib, Malaysia News,SEREMBAN, Malaysia – The Malaysian government need to stop the people from idolising \”robbers\”, Prime Minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim said in a swipe at co
Malaysian man wows internet with portraits drawn with hands, feet and mouth simultaneously, Malaysia News,Being ambidextrous is impressive enough but a Malaysian man took it up a notch by drawing with his hands, feet, and mouth at the same time. All he needs are a few pieces of paper, some markers a
Go f*** yourself, KL restaurant manager responds on Facebook after customer vomits and asks for water, Malaysia News,One diner was in for the shock of his life when the manager of a Kuala Lumpur restaurant he had patronised on Friday (June 17) took to social media, to insinuate that he and all other
Johor prince hopes for 'win-win' solution amid disputes between Malaysia and Singapore, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said he hopes Malaysia and Singapore can find a \”win-win\” solution amid disputes over airspace and territorial waters. In a Face
Malaysian anti-graft agency calls for statement from Najib's wife: sources, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's anti-graft commission has called for a statement from the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak in its investigation into a former unit of state fund 1Malaysia Developmen
Wrong place, wrong time: Driver without licence crashes car into woman at petrol station in Malaysia, Malaysia News,When most of us visit a petrol station, it's likely because our vehicles are in desperate need of fuel and for some, it's also an opportunity to purchase some snacks at their
Malaysia reports 50 new coronavirus cases, 1 death, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 50 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (April 22), bringing the cumulative total to 5,532. The health ministry also reported one new death, bringing the total number of fatalities up to 93. For the late
Malaysian comedian Zaibo dies at 62, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE -Beloved Malaysian actor and comedian Zaibo, best known for portraying mee rebus seller Yusof in the 1990s sitcom, Under One Roof, has died on Wednesday (Nov 14) from cancer. He was 62. His wife, Ms Siti Hawa Sawal, 52, confirmed the news
Goodyear settles labour abuse claims with workers at Malaysian factory, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co has reached an agreement to settle a labour dispute at its Malaysian factory with migrant workers who alleged unpaid wages and benefits, the company and five former work
'Unicorn is real': Sabah boy gets head trapped in cone, firefighters come to the rescue, Malaysia News,A boy in Sabah, Malaysia, had his head trapped in a green plastic cone for at least half an hour before firefighters were able to successfully remove it. Pictures and videos of the incide
Malaysia's sovereign fund Khazanah says Firefly could become new national airline: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR -Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional has the option to channel funds to low-cost carrier Firefly, which could become the country's national airline if Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
Malaysia summons companies facing US bans over forced labour, Malaysia News,Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday (Jan 30) it would call in all companies facing US import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations. Malaysian f
Personal details of over 200,000 Malaysian organ donors leaked online: report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Personal details of over 200,000 Malaysian organ donors and their next of kin have been leaked, with the data available online for over a year, a local tech portal reported on Tuesday. This is
Covid-19: Malaysia's government accused of double standards after paltry fine for crowded event launched by PM Ismail, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's government has again been accused of double standards in enforcing Covid-19 curbs, after an event it organised flouted safety proto
This made my day: Veteran Malaysian pilot quits to fly with daughters, Malaysia News,Seeing that both his daughters have earned their wings, a veteran pilot left a 40-year-long career at Malaysia Airlines to become their colleague. One of them, Safia Anisa, had just graduated from flying school and
Goldman Sachs ex-bankers 'broke the law' in Malaysia's 1MDB case: CEO David Solomon, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon said on Wednesday (Nov 7) it was \”very distressing\” that two former employees \”blatantly broke the law\” in their dealings with Mal
Malaysia says Deloitte paid $106m in 1MDB settlement, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday (June 3) said it had received US$80 million ($106 million) from audit firm Deloitte, as part of a settlement deal related to a multi-billion dollar scandal at 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Passenger soils bus seat, leaves nasty surprise for Malaysian bus driver , Malaysia News,Talk about a crappy day at work. A Malaysian bus driver had the shock of his life when a passenger left his seat covered in excrement. Speaking to local media, Bus driver Mohd Huzaidi Husain shared that he suspe
Malaysia says no talks with Goldman Sachs on recovering funds lost in 1MDB scandal, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's finance minister on Friday (Oct 4) said there are no talks with Goldman Sachs Group Inc on the recovery of billions of dollars of state funds lost via the US bank's f
Malaysian news portal ordered to pay damages to Australian miner in defamation case, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's highest court on Friday (July 2) ordered news portal Malaysiakini to pay 550,000 ringgit ($178,000) in damages for in a defamation case filed by a now-defunct Australian
Firefighters battling forest fire northwest of Singapore, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Malaysian firefighters have been battling for days to extinguish a massive forest fire in Johor's Iskandar Puteri district. Some 16ha of forest at Kampung Pekajang started burning last Friday afternoon (Aug 23)
At least 8 dead in Malaysia floods as rescue effort stumbles, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – At least eight people have died in floods that have ravaged Malaysia, authorities said on Monday, as the government faced criticism from the public and opposition lawmakers over its rescue efforts. Floods are
Singaporean motorcyclist finds $1,000 brake calipers stolen during JB shopping trip, Malaysia News,A Singaporean motorcyclist visited Johor Bahru on April 6, 2022, for a shopping trip and had his brake cables cut and brake calipers stolen. Malaysian newspaper China Press Johor picked up the story af
Malaysia king to choose prime minister in post-election crisis, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's king said on Tuesday (Nov 22) he will pick the next prime minister, after the leading two contenders failed to win a majority in last weekend's election and his proposal for the two to w
Hamburglary: Passing motorcyclists snatch Malaysian driver's burger, Malaysia News,It's not every day that you get to encounter a real-life Hamburglar. Unfortunately for one fitness trainer in Malaysia, his cheat day lived a short life. Beh Kok Hooi was driving home along a highway in Sela
Bullies of Malaysian teen who committed suicide kneel at his funeral, Malaysia News,A 17-year-old boy had committed suicide due to a bullying incident involving two of his classmates. On 2 March 2020 around 6pm, he took the plunge from a four-storey high carpark of a mall in Kulai, Malaysia. FAMILY
Teacher jumps into rapid waters to rescue 5 teenagers who fell off cliff in Malaysia, Malaysia News,A teacher risked his life to save five teenage girls from drifting away in a fast-moving stream after the car they were travelling in fell into a ravine in Kampung Teluk Sena, Kampung Gajah yesterday
Umno calls for general election in Malaysia after pandemic, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance has called for an election to be held once the coronavirus pandemic is over, as Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin grapples with a resurgence in infections and a lead
Man snatches 7-year-old boy off Johor streets, passers-by chase and stop him, Malaysia News,A seven-year-old boy's walk home took a turn for the unexpected when a man attempted to abduct him in broad daylight. The man offered the child a ride home on a motorcycle but the latter refused, reporte
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs in 1MDB probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Monday it has filed criminal charges against Goldman Sachs and two of the US bank's former employees in connection with a corruption and money laundering probe at state fund 1MDB.
Malaysia PM Ismail raises prospect of early election, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he could propose a date for the dissolution of parliament in a Thursday (Oct 6) meeting with the country's monarch, though the palace played down the meeting as a
Mystery woman sitting next to Malaysia's Sports Minister sets tongues wagging, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A woman who sashayed into the office of Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has diverted some attention away from the incessant squabbling in Malaysian
Malaysian ex-PM Najib convicted on all 7 charges in first 1MDB trial, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty on Tuesday on all seven corruption charges in his first trial linked to a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development B
'Maybe she forgot': Video taken by Malaysian woman purportedly shows Covid-19 vaccine not injected, Malaysia News,A video showing the Covid-19 vaccination process of a woman living in Malaysia has gone viral after the clip appeared to show the vaccine still in the syringe after the needle
Malaysia steps up coronavirus tests as it braces for 'worst scenario', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is ramping up coronavirus tests in preparation for the \”worst scenario\”, as it grapples with South-east Asia's highest number of infections, a senior health ministry official t
Malaysia to impose targeted lockdowns to halt infections surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday said targeted lockdowns would be imposed in areas with high rates of coronavirus infections, as the country grapples with a sharp spike in cases over the
Passengers 'float' in their seats as Malaysia Airlines flight 'dives', Malaysia News,Passengers on a Malaysia Airlines flight feared for their lives as the plane allegedly dived 7,000 feet last Sunday (April 3) afternoon. One of the passengers, Halimah Nasoh, took to Facebook tha
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday (Aug 25) that the disgraced former premier Najib Razak, whom he helped bring down, was likely to receive a roy
How death threats, hate speech trapped Rohingya man in Malaysia home for a year, Malaysia News,Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani, a Rohingya Muslim refugee and activist who fled persecution and ethnic strife in Myanmar, has called Malaysia home for nearly three decades. Now, it’s more like a prison. Zafar, 51
Malaysia ex-PM Najib served with bankruptcy notice over $535m tax bill, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been served with a bankruptcy notice for failing to pay more than $400 million (S$535 million) in unpaid taxes, a move that the ex-premier described a
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to resign on Monday: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will resign on Monday, news portal MalaysiaKini reported, after he lost his majority due to infighting in the ruling coalition. The resignation, if confirmed, would end a t
Malaysian Islamist party says snap poll needed for political stability, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s majority Malay ethnic group must secure a dominant position in new national elections to ensure political stability in the country, an Islamist party leader who is also a senior figure wit
Newborn baby in critical condition after Ipoh teen mum throws him out of window, Malaysia News,A newborn baby was found covered in blood on the roof of a house in Ipoh, Malaysia on Saturday (July 18). The infant, with his umbilical cord still attached, was allegedly thrown out of a second-storey bed
Wuhan virus won't turn you into a 'zombie', says Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The deadly coronavirus will not cause victims to act like zombies, Malaysia's government said on social media, as officials act to correct the spread of misinformation surrounding the outbreak
Malaysia's parliament to be dissolved between March 28-30: The Star, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's parliament will be dissolved on March 28, 29 or 30, making way for general elections that must be held by August, The Star newspaper said on Thursday without giving any sources for
'What's to be ashamed of?' Malaysia's Najib back on the stump despite graft conviction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Convicted of corruption less than a month ago and sentenced to 12 years in jail, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was back campaigning for a party candi
Axiata, Telenor seal $20b deal to form Malaysia's biggest mobile operator, Malaysia News,OSLO, June 21 – Malaysian telecoms firm Axiata Group Bhd and Norway’s Telenor ASA will merge their mobile operations in Malaysia in a US$15 billion (S$20 billion) deal, forming a new market leader in the co
Malaysian govt fights race-baiting controversy over a 'Christian' postage stamp, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A controversy has broken out in Malaysia over postage stamps bearing a famous local church, as part of the tussle between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Malay groups opposed to it. Malay
Malaysian beauty pageant contestant under fire for 'unpatriotic' and xenophobic social media posts, Malaysia News,A Malaysian beauty pageant contestant has come under fire for her \”racist\” and \”unpatriotic\” comments. Abby Lee, a contestant in the recently concluded Miss International Malay
British woman gets schooled on nasi lemak after calling it 'wickedly bad meal', Malaysia News,There's nothing that gets Malaysians fired up the way Nasi Lemak does. And British journalist Katie Morley accidentally stirred the pot on Wednesday (Jan 15). She was aboard a 13-hour flight
Malaysia's palm producers to recruit prisoners and ex-drug addicts to solve coronavirus-driven labour crunch, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's labour-reliant palm oil companies are looking to recruit recovering drug addicts and prisoners to solve a severe shortage of foreign workers
Dyson dumps Malaysian supplier ATA over labour concerns, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – High-tech home appliance maker Dyson Ltd told Reuters it had cut ties with supplier ATA IMS Bhd following an audit of the Malaysian company's labour practices and allegations by a whistleblower, sending ATA sh
Couple dies, 2 children injured in Johor collision while returning to Singapore, Malaysia News,A married couple was killed and their two young children injured following a head-on collision with a sports utility vehicle (SUV) near Tangkak in Johor at about 2.15pm on Friday (June 15). The family was
Malaysia to allow mass prayers limited to 30 people ahead of Hari Raya Puasa as coronavirus cases fall, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Muslim-majority Malaysia will ease a ban on mass prayers in mosques, starting from Friday (May 15) and ahead of this month's Hari Raya Puasa festival, the governm
Dog dies after protecting Malaysian family from poisonous snake, Malaysia News,We have often heard of the popular adage that \”dogs are a man's best friend'', here's one real-life incident which proves how true it is. On May 17, Alice Minggu took to Facebook to tell the heartbreak
Malaysia to lift limit on hiring of foreign labour, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has decided to lift an earlier limit on the hiring of foreign workers meant to protect jobs for locals in most sectors, the Human Resources Ministry said late on Thursday (Aug 13). Last month, the ministry said
Ghosting Covid-19: Spirits get 'vaccinated' with offerings from JB store, Malaysia News,Mansions are out and Covid-19 jabs are in — for paper offerings, that is. This seventh lunar month, a prayer paraphernalia store in Malaysia is offering 'Hell Covid-19 Vaccine' for the dearly
Chinese New Year song in Malay, by Malays, goes viral in Malaysia, Malaysia News,'Tis the season for Gong xi, gong xi, gong xi ni, sung and played in countless Chinese New Year celebrations. But never before like this. The song Dong Dong Qiang, released on Jan 7, is in Malay, by Malay singers.
Dropping some Money: Malaysian woman buys $8,400 gold necklace for cat's birthday, Malaysia News,A beloved pet's birthday usually calls for a celebration and a Malaysian woman recently splashed out on some bling for her cat. In a TikTok video on Dec 1, Haliza Maysuri showed how she dropped
Shopee Malaysia listing for 'masturbation material' sparks concern – is racy influencer Puiyi involved?, Malaysia News,It seems you can find just about anything online these days. A person in Malaysia came across some rather disturbing material for sale on Shopee's website recently. T
Malaysia to reopen to international visitors by Jan 1: Government council, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors by Jan 1 at the latest, a government advisory council said on Thursday (Nov 11), as the country seeks to revive its ailing tourism sector
Malaysia reports sharpest spike in new coronavirus cases in 3 months, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s health authorities reported 62 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the sharpest spike since early June, just as the government began barring long-term immigration pass holders from countries wi
Malaysia, Indonesia log record daily jumps in Covid-19 infections, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – Malaysia and Indonesia on Thursday (Jan 7) both reported record daily jumps in Covid-19 infections. The records logged in the two countries were the second consecutive day when infections surged t
Malaysia appoints former PM to lead coronavirus recovery council, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has appointed former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin as chairman of a council that will focus on economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, the government chief secretary said on Saturday (S
Wuhan virus: Malaysia says 3 new cases of virus infection, bringing total to 7, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health ministry said on Wednesday (Jan 29) three more people had been infected with the new coronavirus, taking the total to seven, all of whom are Chinese nationals. The new
KL City Hall intervenes after video of crowds at 'Ramadan bazaar' goes viral, Malaysia News,Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said on May 11 that it had to intervene after a viral video showing crowds of people congregating near a stretch of roadside food stalls. They did not observe social di
Malaysia to reopen border to fully-vaccinated international travellers from April 1, Malaysia News,Malaysia is set to reopen its border to international travellers from April 1, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in a nationwide address today (March 8). Fully-vaccinated travellers will be
2-year-old boy in JB chugs beer in viral video, Malaysia News,While some parents let their kids sample their alcohol of choice, usually just to watch their faces scrunch up in disgust, a video went viral when a two-year-old is seen swigging a can of beer like water. The video supposedly took place i
Malaysia floods caused nearly $2 billion in losses, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Floods that had devastated much of Malaysia in recent weeks have caused an estimated RM6.1 billion (S$2 billion) in overall losses, a government report said on Friday (Jan 28). Dozens of people died while more than 120,
Malaysia's ruling coalition wins first electoral test in boost for PM Muhyiddin, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s ruling coalition won a key state election on Saturday, in a vote that was widely seen as a referendum on his seven-month-old administration.
Malaysia questions 18 people arrested at LGBT Halloween party, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Islamic religious authorities on Monday questioned 18 people detained during a Halloween party attended by members of the LGBT community at the weekend, activists said. The arrests come amid c
Man claims he got scammed of $1,600 over accommodation booking in South Korea, Malaysia News,Booking an accommodation for your holiday? You'd better check out the reviews first. A man in Malaysia said that he was cheated of RM4,878.50 (S$1,616.50) after making a lodging reservation in South Kor
Umno-led BN wins key election test amid rise in youth voters, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A coalition led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday scored a landslide victory in a state election seen as a key test for national polls, after voting reforms that saw a large influx of
Malaysia's ruling party Umno pushes for national elections this year, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party, which forms the biggest component of the ruling coalition, agreed to hold a general election this year, its top decision-making bo
'It's none of our business': KL restaurant boss tells diner who found fishing hook in fish head curry, Malaysia News,While having dinner at a restaurant, one Malaysian family found something fishy in their food. A woman took to Facebook on June 22 to detail her family's dreadful
Malaysia's police say Jho Low's whereabouts known, aim to bring him in by year end, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police said on Wednesday (Sept 25) they know the location of fugitive financier Low Taek Jho and hope to bring him back by the end of the year to help in investigation
Malaysia's Top Glove workers under stricter Covid lockdown: Government, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government tightened movement curbs in an area where Top Glove Corp Bhd worker dormitories are located, to enable targeted coronavirus screenings on workers and residents as infect
Neighbours shouted for her but there was no answer: 80-year-old Singaporean woman found dead after quarantining alone at home in Johor, Malaysia News,When neighbours called out for 80-year-old Tan Ah Csee who was quarantining alone at home, they became concerned when there was no reply. The elderly
Asia's first Legoland may be sold for $333 million, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Fancy owning a Legoland theme park complete with 15,000 models made of millions of plastic bricks and dozens of attractions? It could all be yours for just US$245 million (S$333 million) if the owners of Malaysia L
Luxury mansion linked to 1MDB scandal to be sold, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – US prosecutors are seeking to sell a US$39mil (S$53 million) Los Angeles mansion allegedly bought by fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho with money stolen from a state fund, court filings showed. Low, popularly know
Malaysia drops 6-day Covid-19 test requirement for Singapore VTL, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has dropped a requirement for inbound travellers to undergo Covid-19 RTK-Ag tests within six days of arrival under three programmes, which include the air and land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) wit
Malaysia confirms more coronavirus cases at migrant detention centre, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 35 new coronavirus cases at an immigration detention centre on Thursday (May 21), after authorities rounded up undocumented migrants this month in areas under lockdown. The United Nat
Happy 'Niu' Year: Golden bull charges through Covid-19 on stunning KL mall display, Malaysia News,Shoppers visiting Pavilion Kuala Lumpur this festive season, watch out. If you're standing at the perfect spot (somewhere near the Crystal Fountain), you'll get to see a spectacular
Singapore lawyer verifies Sultan of Kelantan's divorce from Russian ex-beauty queen, Malaysia News,Even as former Russian beauty queen Oksana Voevodina insists she remains married to the Sultan of Kelantan, his Singapore lawyer has confirmed the split. Lawyer Koh Tien Hua told The Sunday Times
Malaysian mothers win lawsuit in 'sexist' citizenship case, Malaysia News,A group of Malaysian mothers won a legal battle on Thursday (Sept 9) for the right to pass their nationality to children born overseas – a landmark ruling that campaigners said could spur efforts to reform discrimina
Malaysia orders China map cut from 'Abominable' film as furor widens, Malaysia News,Malaysia's film censors have ordered a scene removed from the animated movie \”Abominable\” which shows China's \”nine-dash line\” in the South China Sea, an official said on Thursday, amid growing an
Wuhan virus: Malaysian hospital draws flak for asking about travel to Singapore and Sabah, Malaysia News,Temperature screenings and questions on travel history are becoming routine in the wake of the recent coronavirus outbreak, but that didn't stop some Singaporeans from taking a Malaysian hos
Monarchy reshaped as Malaysia's King looks to end political turmoil, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian King's efforts to end the country's long-running political instability could transform the traditionally ceremonial monarchy revered for being above politics in the Southeas
Malaysia Airlines parent company says group is running out of cash, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the holding company for Malaysia Airlines, said in a letter to lessors the group is unlikely to be able to make payments owed after November unless it receives more funding fr
Malaysia invokes emergency to stop by-elections as Covid-19 cases rise, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s government on Wednesday (Dec 16) declared a state of emergency to stop by-elections in two constituencies scheduled for next month, as the country grapples with a spike in coronavirus case
Woman on the hunt for missing tenant who trashed Selangor condo, left sex doll behind, Malaysia News,Heaps of empty bottles, dingy bedsheets and… a sex doll? That was what one landlord found in his Selangor apartment that was rented out to a man named Li Ao Chen, who has apparently gone missing. T
Horse spotted galloping down Johor Bahru highway, Malaysia News,A horse was seen galloping down the Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway yesterday (Feb 9). Stomp contributor Zhuan Jau was travelling on the highway when she spotted the animal and whipped out her phone to record it. It is unc
The cover-up: Malaysian officials reveal just how much 1MDB probe was obstructed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The government of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak spent years systematically obstructing probes into the alleged looting of state fund 1MDB, while also ruthlessly muzzling criti
US reaches settlement to recover over $70 million involving Malaysia's 1MDB, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The United States has reached a settlement to recover more than US$49 million (S$70 million) involving Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, the Department of Justice said. The government o
Malaysia PM's coalition wins crucial state vote ahead of national polls, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The coalition of Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Saturday (Nov 20) scored a crucial win in a state election seen as a test for the country's fractured political parties as
Malaysia detains 60 Chinese nationals, 6 vessels for trespassing, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s maritime authorities said on Saturday they had detained 60 Chinese nationals and six Chinese-registered fishing vessels they said were trespassing into the Southeast Asian country’s waters. Mala
Malaysia anti-graft chief who probed 1MDB scandal quits, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's anti-corruption chief who investigated the 1MDB fraud said on Friday that she had resigned, the second such exit in the last few days after a party that was defeated in the 2018 general election cam
Malaysia PM's cabinet resigns: Science minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's cabinet led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered its resignation to the king, science minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Monday, after months of political turmoil that resulted in a loss of
Snatch thief takes off with woman's bag from right under her nose at Malaysian eatery, Malaysia News,A woman in Malaysia was quite literally a victim of 'daylight robbery' when a man took off with her handbag early on Wednesday morning (Sept 12), in the township of Bandar Tun Hussein
Malaysia signs $50m deal with US firm to find missing MH370 , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia signed a deal on Wednesday to pay a US seabed exploration firm up to $50 million if it finds the missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft MH370 in a new search area in the Southern Indian ocean. The disappe
Five years on, MH370 families band together to seek closure, Malaysia News,Five years ago, their loved ones boarded a plane and vanished. The group of Malaysians meet about once a month – usually at a coffee shop or a home in Kuala Lumpur – to support each other and try to keep missing Malaysian Air
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim says police probe into list of backers for PM bid 'malicious', Malaysia News,Malaysia ’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said a police investigation into a list that purports to show lawmakers backing his bid for the premiership was a “malicious” attempt to pr
Malaysia to receive first batch of Pfizer vaccines on Feb 26, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is expected to receive the first batch of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccines on Feb 26, a senior health official said on Monday (Feb 1), according to a report by national newswire Bernama. In November, M
Mahathir to drop high-speed rail project with Singapore: FT, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is dropping a plan for a high-speed rail link between its capital, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, and will talk with its southern neighbour about the agreement to build it, Malaysia's prime minister
Malaysia unveils higher spending plans to boost pandemic recovery, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia announced its biggest ever budget on Friday — and one that is crucial for the survival of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s government — as it seeks to spur activity in an economy badly hit by
Army patrols Malaysian streets as coronavirus cases spike, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia deployed the army on Sunday to enforce a two-week curb on travel in a country that has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia, most of them linked to a mass religious gathering. The co
Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal, Malaysia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's government threatened legal action on Monday (Feb 24) against a banned opposition party which claimed that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha aided in the cover-up of Malaysia's 1MDB graft scandal by har
Guilty verdict for Malaysia's Najib caps dramatic turn in fortunes, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – As a Malaysian judge read out a verdict of guilty on all charges, former prime minister Najib Razak sat silently in the dock at the end of the first of five graft trials linked to scandal-tainted st
AirAsia defends chief executive after regulator files police report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia Group Bhd defended Chief Executive Tony Fernandes on Tuesday after Malaysia's aviation regulator filed a police report against him for accusing it of ordering the airline to cancel extra fl
After Malaysia's political turmoil, questions over trials in 1MDB scandal, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Hours after Malaysia's change of leadership at the weekend, former prime minister Najib Razak posted a picture of himself smiling and giving a thumbs up on social media. It was tagged as
Malaysia poll win offers hope: Anwar, Malaysia News,Jailed Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim Wednesday said his country was on the verge of a new \”golden era\”, with the toppling of a corruption-riddled regime offering hope to people \”clamouring for freedom\” everywhere. But Anwar, a leading member of th
Malaysia's ex-finance minister Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s former finance minister Lim Guan Eng was arrested on Thursday in connection with corruption allegations over a $1.5 billion (S$ 21 billion) undersea tunnel project, state news age
Malaysia arrests 10 over links with South Philippines militants, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have arrested 10 people on suspicion of aiding the movement of militants between the eastern state of Sabah and the southern Philippines, a hotbed of Islamic insurgency, the second batch of
Malaysian Grab driver praised for picking up Bangladeshi workers after 3 drivers rejected them for being \”smelly\” , Malaysia News,All people are the same – this was the message that ex-Grab driver Fadhli Sahar was hoping to spread with his Facebook post that has since been shared over 3,400 times. P
Umno mulls pulling out of Malaysia's ruling coalition Perikatan Nasional, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition said it was considering pulling out, striking a blow to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in the midst of a challenge from opposition leader Anwa
Malaysia's king declares state of emergency to curb spread of Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah on Tuesday (Jan 12) declared a state of emergency across the country to curb the spread of Covid-19. The emergency will last until Aug 1 or earlier depending o
Malaysia to kick off Covid-19 vaccination drive on Feb 26, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will get its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines produced by US and German drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech on Feb. 21, and kick off its inoculation drive five days after that, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
Malaysia police kill kidnappers and rescue Johor businessman in $10m ransom case, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Malaysia police have killed two kidnappers in a shootout in Johor and rescued a businessman held captive since last week for a $10 million ransom. The shootout happened at an oil palm plantat
Pillion rider falls off motorcycle after getting hit on head by coconut in Penang, Malaysia News,Coconuts make for great food but sometimes they can be a pain in the neck, or in this case the head. On Sunday night (June 26), a video was posted on the Malaysia Gazette Twitter, showing a pillion rider
Malaysia reports first 2 deaths due to coronavirus, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported its first two deaths from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday (March 17), as the number of confirmed cases reached 673. According to a statement issued by the Sarawak state disaster management committe
Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia amid US-China trade war, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday (Oct 21) that his exports-reliant country could be hit with trade sanctions amid rising protectionism highlighted by the United States
Malaysians puzzled by motorcyclist doing silat after car crash, Malaysia News,It's not about how hard you get knocked down, it's how fast you get up. And this motorcyclist certainly recovered in style after wiping out in a car crash — by showing off his silat moves right then and there. Fo
Malaysia reports 4,275 new coronavirus cases on Jan 23, highest daily infection rate, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health authorities reported 4,275 new coronavirus cases on Saturday (Jan 23), the highest daily infection rate so far, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 180
Empty streets and malls as Malaysia locks down, Malaysia News,Malaysia began a two-week national lockdown on Tuesday (June 1), with police checkpoints on road junctions around the capital Kuala Lumpur as authorities tackle a wave of Covid-19 infections that has hit record levels in recent weeks. Pri
From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Having played golf with US presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will now count convicted murderers and drug traffickers as neigh
Malaysian politician shows off homecooked Nasi Goreng Strawberry online, doesn't win any fans, Malaysia News,Malaysian politician and former Umno Cabinet member Datuk Seri Ahmad Masan has stirred up controversy again, over yet another fried rice dish – Nasi Goreng Strawberry. The avid home cook
Jho Low is ready to address issues related to the 1MDB scandal in Malaysia or elsewhere, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho is ready to address issues related to the 1MDB scandal in Malaysia or elsewhere, a spokesman from the Wells Haslem Mayhew Strategic Public Affairs age
Videos show bloodied passengers in bus accident that killed 1 Malaysian, injured 11 S'poreans, Malaysia News,New videos of a fatal traffic accident that left one Malaysian bus conductor dead and 13 injured, including 11 Singaporeans, were uploaded by Facebook user Freeman Tan onto KL吹水站's
Malaysia to impose tighter coronavirus restrictions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Reuters) – Malaysia on Thursday (July 1) announced tighter restrictions on movement and businesses in the capital Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring Selangor state as new coronavirus cases show no sig
Malaysia's Anwar seeks backing of old foes to form government as turmoil drags on, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim sought backing from the graft-tainted incumbent coalition and his longtime rival to form a government, in a bid to gain an edge over opponent
Malaysia unveils additional $3.3b Covid-19 economic stimulus measures, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Wednesday (Sept 23) an additional economic stimulus package worth RM10 billion (S$3.29 billion) in a bid to help industries and citizens badly hi
Car thief in Johor Bahru? Stranger seen prying open car door was just trying to help, says car owner's wife, Malaysia News,Was he an opportunistic car thief or a good Samaritan whose actions were simply misunderstood? A video posted on Facebook by SG Road Vigilante on Monday (April 11) showed a
This made my day: Muslim man uses 80% of his salary to take care of stray dogs and cats, Malaysia News,To some, he's Dr Roslee Abbas, a devout Muslim well-versed with both the Quran and the Hadith, as well as a full-time senior lecturer at University Malaysia Sabah with a doctorate in social ps
Southern Asians unaware of deadly health risks from polluted air, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Most people in South and South-east Asia do not know about the diverse causes and long-term health risks of air pollution, a problem that kills 1.5 million people in those regions each year, researchers wa
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home but still receiving hospital treatment, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go t
Babysitter in Malaysia dies after running into burning house to save 2 toddlers, Malaysia News,Covering her head with a wet towel, a babysitter ran into her burning house on Monday (July 29) to rescue two toddlers under her care. Although she managed to save the girls, the 59-year-old woman died fro
Malaysia holiday hotspot readies for reopening with tourism bubble, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI, Malaysia – Businesses at Malaysia's prime holiday destination are gearing up to welcome the return of tourists this week, as the country takes an early step towards recovery from a devastating coronaviru
Malaysia's Petronas approves another $3.2b government payout to battle Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian state oil firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) said late on Tuesday (Nov 3) it had approved an additional RM10 billion (S$3.2 billion) dividend to the government to help
Women have needs too: Viral post calling out Malaysian husbands for visiting prostitutes in Singapore sparks debate, Malaysia News,From Zoom dates to livestreamed weddings, many couples have had to get creative during the pandemic. But to satisfy their physical and sexual needs, some have resorted t
Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's veteran politician Mahathir Mohamad predicted on Tuesday (Oct 11) that disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak would be released from jail if his graft-tainted ruling party wins a
Malaysian teen charged with murder over death of baby born of rape, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian teenager accused of killing her newborn baby she says was conceived of rape was charged on Tuesday (Feb 15) with murder, her lawyer said, as activists called for her to be released on bail. T
Tesco Malaysia apologises for age limit signage 'error' posted at an outlet, Malaysia News,Tesco Malaysia has apologised for signs that were put up at the entrance of one of its outlets prohibiting children below the age of 16 and senior citizens above 65 from entering its premises. The hy
Russian ex-beauty queen shares Instagram video about love life with former Malaysian King amid divorce reports, Malaysia News,The Russian ex-beauty queen who is reported to have been divorced by former Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan after a whirlwind romance has shared a video on Insta
Badminton ace Lee Chong Wei was approached by match-fixer: report, Malaysia News,Kuala Lumpur – Lee Chong Wei has revealed he once rejected an offer by a match-fixer and said he was \”ashamed\” two fellow Malaysian badminton players were under investigation over alleged fixing, a report said Wednesday
Anwar says 'shattered' Najib called him twice on election night, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's ousted former premier Najib Razak was \”totally shattered\” the night he lost the general election and called his jailed rival Anwar Ibrahim twice for advice on what he should do, Anw
Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir 'responding well' to treatment after readmission to hospital, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the nation’s premier heart hospital for the third time in a month, but his daughter said on Saturd
Year-end floods can be used to draw tourists from Singapore, Malaysian politician suggests, Malaysia News,Politicians have made plenty of eyebrow-raising comments over the years, but this Malaysian politician has drawn flak for suggesting that a natural disaster can be turned into an opportunity. In
'Be careful where you bring your children': Man claims 2 women tried to kidnap his friend's son at Resorts World Genting, Malaysia News,[UPDATED: SEPT 23, 5.03PM] The Malaysian police have detained two foreign women, aged 42 and 50, to assist in investigations over a man's claims
Malaysian drivers hit it off after hitting each other's vehicles, Malaysia News,Getting into a car accident is always a bummer. But for these two drivers in Malaysia, they ended up using it as an opportunity to make a new friend. The two men, who were not identified, were involved in a collisio
Malaysians robbed of justice by jail death of British paedophile Huckle: Child group, Malaysia News,The death of jailed British child sex offender Richard Huckle has prompted mixed emotions in parts of the Malaysian capital where he had lived, with some people expressing disappointment that his time
Malaysia court halts deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals amid outcry, Malaysia News,LUMUT, Malaysia – A Malaysian court has allowed a temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals scheduled to be sent back to their strife-torn homeland on Tuesday (Feb 23), after rights groups petitione
Malaysia ex-PM Najib asks court to admit new evidence as final 1MDB appeal begins, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Lawyers for former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak sought on Monday (Aug 15) to introduce fresh evidence for a re-trial, a final bid to overturn a 12-year jail term over a corruption
Malaysian man cooks rice in office in order to save money for his family, Malaysia News,We might like to joke about being poor to the point of 'eating grass', but few of us have actually been driven to the point of having to cook rice in our office for the sake of saving money. However, in
Malaysia imposes restrictions in capital as Covid-19 cases rise, Malaysia News,Malaysia on Wednesday (May 5) imposed movement restrictions in the capital Kuala Lumpur due to a rising number of Covid-19 infections, adding to lockdowns that have been implemented across the country. The capital will be
Malaysia PM Mahathir, 94, goes on 11km bicycle ride, Malaysia News,Malaysia's nonagenarian prime minister went on an 11km bicycle ride on Saturday (Aug 17), a feat which set the Internet twittering. \”This morning we had the chance to bike almost 11km. Thank God, it feels fresh and vibrant,\” 94-
Malaysia's PM faces calls to resign after palace rebuke, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin faced calls to resign on Thursday from the opposition and the biggest bloc in the ruling coalition, after a rare rebuke by the king over the government's handling
No joke: Monkey kidnaps stray puppy in Malaysia, carries it around for 3 days, Malaysia News,In a live-action remake of King Kong – perhaps a miniature version – rescuers in Malaysia freed a stray puppy from the clutches of a monkey, after it was kidnapped for three days. The first sighting of the ‘
Where's social distancing? Shoppers swarm Malaysia supermarket during CNY sale, Malaysia News,Everyone loves a good deal but how far would they go to snap one up during the pandemic? Some shoppers in Malaysia were recently filmed swarming a supermarket and jostling for drinks that were on sale
Former Malaysian PM pleads not guilty to breach of trust, abuse of power, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – In a stunning fall from grace, Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak was charged in court on Wednesday as part of an investigation into allegations of extensive corruption and misapprop
Johor aims to not depend on Singapore for treated water by 2022: Malaysian minister, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian government expects Johor to no longer be dependent on the supply of treated water from Singapore by 2022, said Minister for Water, Land and Natural Resources Xavier Jayakumar,
'Spend every moment I can': 70-year-old widower in Malaysia travels daily for lunch with daughter, internet weeps, Malaysia News,Some say a father's love knows no bounds. One dad's sweet gesture went viral after his daughter, a TikToker from Penang, Malaysia posted a video on Wed
Malaysian team turns pineapple waste into disposable drone parts, Malaysia News,BANGI, MALAYSIA – Malaysian researchers have developed a method to transform the fibre found in normally discarded pineapple leaves to make a strong material that can be used to build the frames for unmanned aircraft, or
Malaysia drops indoor mask requirements; masks only required on public transport and in medical facilities, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has dropped its mask mandate for indoor settings with immediate effect except on public transport and in medical facilities as it continues to progress to
Malaysia PM in stable condition, to be discharged from hospital soon: PM's office, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is in stable condition and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon after receiving treatment for a digestive system infection
Malaysia considers total vaping ban after reports of US deaths, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is considering banning the sale of electronic cigarettes, its health minister said on Monday, citing growing reports of deaths in the United States linked to e-cigarettes and vaping. As of Friday, U
Malaysia lifts travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Sunday (Sept 10) lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as the country achieved its target of inoculating 90 per cent of its adul
Bedridden teen in Malaysia teary-eyed as she realises childhood dream of riding train, Malaysia News,A 17-year-old girl in Malaysia had a simple wish — to experience a train ride. \”Riding on a train is my childhood dream. All this while, I could only watch the trains passing by my village,\” said Azi
'Baiting for a reaction': Mahathir's comments on Singapore being 'Malay land' draws backlash, Malaysia News,Former two-time Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's comments that Singapore was once owned by Johor and that state should claim that Singapore be returned
Malaysia says chicken stocks in oversupply after export ban, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Monday (Aug 1) said it now has a slight oversupply of chicken, following its imposition of a ban on exports of the poultry to secure domestic supplies and rein in rising food prices. Malaysia, which
Defence lawyer slams Malaysian police over Kim murder probe, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – The Malaysian police's investigation into the murder of the North Korean leader's estranged half brother was \”shoddy\” and could lead to an unfair trial, a court heard Wednesday. Defence lawyer
16-year-old girl slashes driver's throat in a bid to escape $128 fare for Johor-Kuala Lumpur trip, Malaysia News,A 16-year-old girl in Malaysia has been arrested after allegedly slashing the throat of an e-hailing driver over a RM400 (S$128) fare for a journey from Johor to Kuala Lumpur. Throug
'If you can't afford to give RM300, don't accept wedding invitations': Malaysian wedding couple's relative complains about guests' red packets, Malaysia News,The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many couples to put off their wedding celebrations or cancel them altogether. S
Kids sticking bodies out of moving car: Perak dad pleads not guilty to child endangerment, Malaysia News,Seeing dogs with their heads out of car windows as you drive down a road may be a common sight. But certainly not children. One father in Perak, who allowed his three young children to stick thei
Manager at Malaysian telco Maxis suspended after filmed screaming at pregnant employee, Malaysia News,A woman, believed to be a manager in Malaysian telecommunications company Maxis was seen shouting at a pregnant lady and her colleague for not doing their work well. A one-and-a-half-minute long vid
Lawyers for Najib quit as his wife called before anti-graft agents, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Lawyers representing Malaysia's ex-premier Najib Razak said on Tuesday they had quit as Najib's wife prepared to make a statement to anti-graft agents as part of an investigation into a former
Eager to eat out during Covid-19 lockdown, Malaysians get a taste for drive-in dining, Malaysia News,CYBERJAYA – Diners in Malaysia can now enjoy restaurant meals from the safety and comfort of their vehicles after an eatery started a drive-in service for people eager to eat out during a coronavirus
Johor leaders looking to resume cross-border travel to Singapore soon, Malaysia News,The border between Singapore and Johor in Malaysia has been closed for more than a year now due to Covid-19. With the appointment of a new Malaysian Prime Minister in Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Johor leaders and experts f
Factories of world's biggest glove maker in Malaysia to shut amid Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will close some of Top Glove’s factories in stages as it moves to screen employees for the novel coronavirus after more than 2,000 workers tested positive, authorities said
Malaysian man allegedly drowns 3 cats in washing machine, Malaysia News,[UPDATE: 15 July] DVS enforcement officers detained the suspect on July 12, the department said in a statement on July 14. The man will be remanded for four days, until Thursday (July 16), to facilitate investigations. Malaysian
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to announce new Covid-19 measures as deaths hit daily record, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will announce new measures next week to curb a surge in coronavirus cases, a senior minister said on Friday (Jan 8), as the country reported its
Helper attempts to smuggle thousands of dollars in drink cartons, gets exposed before flight home, Malaysia News,This helper deserves a prize for her creativity… but it would probably not be a cash prize. Videos of the domestic helper getting interrogated by her employers after she hid thousands o
Sibling spat gone wrong: Malaysian teen dies after sister allegedly threw knife at him, Malaysia News,It was a sibling spat that went horribly awry. An 18-year-old girl allegedly threw a knife at her 16-year-old brother, killing him. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday (Oct 19) at a house in U
No doorstep delivery: Woman in Malaysia splashes bubble tea at delivery rider and security guard, Malaysia News,After being told she could not receive her bubble tea at her doorstep, a woman in Malaysia 'treated' the delivery rider and a security guard to a boba 'shower'. A Faceb
Reformist Anwar finally becomes Malaysia's prime minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR — As Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim prepares on Thursday (Nov 24) to take over as prime minister following an unprecedented hung parliament, one of his recent comments serves to sum up the persistence that secu
Setbacks force Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin to call off launch of new Perikatan Nasional alliance, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has called off the highly anticipated launch of his Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance in Sabah on Saturday (Aug 29) night, after recently exp
Malaysia to revive multi-billion dollar project linked to China, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Friday it will revive a multi-billion dollar property project to be built by a China-linked venture, nearly two years after it was cancelled. The Bandar Malaysia project will resume with th
Malaysia's Mahathir will not ally with previous ruling coalition: Anwar, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, who has resigned as prime minister, has no plans to join hands with anyone from the previous ruling coalition he defeated to try to form a new government, said
Malaysia will not re-impose coronavirus curbs for now despite spike, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will not re-impose widespread coronavirus restrictions on travel despite a recent spike in infections, which a government minister said was partly caused by migrants from neighbouring countries
Alibaba to take on Kuala Lumpur's traffic in first foreign project, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Alibaba Group will set up a traffic control system harnessing artificial intelligence for Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, its first such service outside China, as the e-commerce giant pushes t
Malaysian King abdicates: 5 things about the Russian ex-beauty queen he reportedly wed, Malaysia News,Malaysian King, Sultan Muhammad V, abdicated on Sunday (Jan 6) after just two years on the throne, marking a historic first for the Muslim-majority country since it gained independence from Britain
Malaysia’s Petronas to pay Sabah state $400 million in sales tax, Malaysia News,Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petronas is expected to pay the resource-rich state of Sabah 1.25 billion ringgit (S$400 million) in sales tax next year. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Jeffrey Kitingan said the country’s
Malaysian girl falls asleep in cinema watching Aladdin, wakes up to find 'Prince Charming' holding her hand, Malaysia News,Just like Sleeping Beauty awakening from her long slumber to find her Prince Charming, one Malaysian girl allegedly found hers after waking up from her sleep during a
No, it's not a ghost: 'Mysterious' hand filmed grabbing child in swimming pool in Malaysia, Malaysia News,Now you see me, now you don't. A viral video showing a \”mysterious hand\” grabbing onto the thigh of a young boy in a swimming pool for a split second before disappearing has
Malaysia king seeks special parliamentary sitting before Aug 1, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's king on Wednesday (June 30) asked for a special parliamentary sitting to be convened before Aug. 1, according to the speakers of both houses of parliament, as the country remains under lockdo
Buyers shun major Malaysian palm oil producers after forced labour allegations, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Major palm oil buyers are seeking to block FGV Holdings and Sime Darby Plantations from their global supply chain after the United States banned imports from the two Malaysian producers, four
Shots on wheels: Malaysia goes mobile with mass vaccine rollout, Malaysia News,Malaysia went mobile with its mass immunisation drive on Tuesday (June 8), with the rollout of the first of 40 vaccine trucks set to hit the highways in the coming months. Malaysia is battling its worst outbreak of the co
Veteran editor alleges several Malay sultans tried to stop Mahathir from becoming PM again, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Several Malay sultans tried to stop Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad from becoming prime minister after the Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance won the May 9 general election, veteran editor A.
Johor to spend $9.9m on air-conditioned walkway on Malaysian side of Causeway, Malaysia News,ISKANDAR PUTERI – The Johor state government is planning to build a 350m covered walkway for pedestrians on the Malaysian side of the Causeway, at a cost of RM30 million (S$9.88 million), a senior Johor offi
Singaporean accused of dismembering wife, stepson leads Melaka police to human heads on roof, Malaysia News,MELAKA – A Singaporean man suspected of killing his wife and stepson and dismembering their bodies in Melaka has pointed police to the discovery of severed heads on the roof of his house. The
Malaysia warns of more floods as PM acknowledges lapses in rescue efforts, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Tuesday (Dec 21) warned of more storms and heavy rainfall in the coming days as Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob admitted to weaknesses in the government's response to flooding
Malaysia extends Covid-19 lockdown until June 28, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Friday extended a national lockdown imposed to curb a surge in coronavirus infections for two more weeks, with the latest restrictions to end on June 28, security minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. The lockdow
Malaysian YouTuber's disapproving stance on the LGBT community ruffles feathers, Malaysia News,No one asked, but yet, Malaysian YouTuber Ezzat Eddy felt the need to speak. In his Instagram video posted on Wednesday (March 13), he shared that he doesn't \”support or accept (the) LGBT (commun
Malaysia to end subsidies for chicken farmers on Aug 31, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia plans to end subsidies for chicken and egg farmers on Aug 31, though it will retain an export ban on poultry until supplies stabilise, the agriculture minister told parliament on Thursday (Aug 4). Malaysia
New-found debris believed from MAS Flight MH370 handed to Malaysia government, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Relatives of those on board Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Friday (Nov 30) handed over new-found debris believed to be from the ill-fated plane, hoping it could help shed light on the jet'
Malaysia's reef sharks stricken with mystery skin disease, Malaysia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. Marine biologists are investigating a mystery skin disease
US should 'think twice' before returning 1MDB funds to Malaysia, says Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The United States should \”think twice\” before giving Malaysia back the money recovered from an anti-kleptocracy probe into state fund 1MDB, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Moh
Mahathir, 92, to be sworn in as Malaysia prime minister after historic poll win, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad will be sworn in as the world's oldest elected leader on Thursday after his opposition alliance pulled off a stunning election win, ending six decades o
Malaysian transport operator head fired after response to train crash, Malaysia News,Malaysia's finance ministry said on Wednesday it had terminated the services of the chairman of the public transport operator amid an outcry over his response to a train accident in which more than 200 people w
99 Malaysian couples tie the knot on auspicious day, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Ninety-nine couples tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony at a Chinese temple in Malaysia on Monday, the ninth day of the ninth month that is considered an auspicious date by ethnic Chinese. The ceremony at the Thea
Campaigning begins for Malaysia's general elections, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Campaigning for Malaysia’s 15th general election kicked off nationwide on Saturday following nomination of candidates for 222 parliamentary wards and 116 state seats in Perak, Pahang and Perlis. Candidates have su
'Now the hard part': Malaysia awakens to new political dawn, Malaysia News,Hope for lasting change in Malaysia after the opposition's historic election win may hinge on whether triumphant 92-year-old autocrat-turned-progressive Mahathir Mohamad has truly changed his ways and possesses
Teacher in Malaysia justifies pupil's poor grade with a note written in broken English, Malaysia News,\”She has difficulties understanding the language,\” read a note from her daughter's English teacher. For Gwen Kaur, a Malaysian mum whose child had always \”scored As in her English exams an
Malaysia's Top Glove factory raided, no evidence of forced labour found: Human resources ministry, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities found no evidence of forced labour at a factory of world's largest glove maker Top Glove Corporation following a raid last week, the human r
Malaysia's Petronas says Covid-19 variants to keep oil demand uncertain, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said on Tuesday (Dec 28) that it anticipates recovery in oil demand from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to remain fragile and uncertain in the
Malaysia taps oil-backed trust fund to pay for vaccines, Malaysia News,Malaysia's government on Wednesday (April 21) enacted a new emergency law allowing it to use funds derived from oil and gas contributions to pay for vaccine procurement, as it looks to ramp up its Covid-19 vaccination progra
Making a splash at Malaysia's mermaid school, Malaysia News,Wearing tails made of plastic fins covered by shimmering fabric, five women glided through a pool at a Malaysian centre that teaches people how to swim like mermaids. The academy, in the coastal town of Klang, southwest of Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian premier mulls cabinet reshuffle to keep key ally: Sources, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is in talks on a possible cabinet reshuffle in an attempt to appease a key ally that has threatened to pull support for the ruling coalition, three sources said
HSR deferred 2 years; Malaysia spared $166m penalty payment to Singapore: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia and Singapore have reportedly struck an accord on the deferment of the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur High Speed Rail (HSR) project, with the agreement expected to be formally announced th
Malaysia seeks to beef up health system as Delta variant rages, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Tuesday (July 13) announced new measures to support its ailing public health system as the country saw another record daily rise in Covid-19 cases, fueled by the highly infectious Delta variant.
Angry netizens petition to remove billboard portraying Lim Kok Wing as 'King of Africa' , Malaysia News,The Limkokwing University of Creative Technology has sparked intense furore online over a controversial billboard placed at its Cyberjaya campus. The billboard illustrated the founder, L
Malaysian police raid Al Jazeera offices amid probe into report on migrant workers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Broadcaster Al Jazeera said Malaysian police had raided its office in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, amid an investigation into a programme it aired on the country’s treatment of undocumented f
Najib is out of power but his legacy lives on in giant skyscraper, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – As Malaysia seeks to move beyond the excesses associated with nearly a decade of rule under former prime minister Najib Razak, one of his pet projects continues to rise irreversibly skyward to become the
AirAsia X to add long-haul routes, including London, as demand rebounds, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X will add new long-haul routes from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year, the airline said on Wednesday (June 15), aiming to take advantage of growi
Malaysians poke fun at 1MDB scandal with 'Kleptopoly' board game, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian board game based on \”Monopoly\” is taking aim at the massive 1MDB scandal ahead of elections, featuring a motley crew of figures central to the controversy and items allegedly bought w
Russian ex-beauty queen refutes reports of divorce from former Malaysian King, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Russian beauty queen Oksana Voevodina said she is still married to former Malaysian King, Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, days after news emerged that the couple had divorced following a
Malaysia extends partial lockdown in capital amid Covid-19 surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Monday extended a partial lockdown on its capital Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding state of Selangor for another two weeks, as the country recorded the biggest jump in coronavirus cases since t
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir to be discharged from hospital within days, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has completed all necessary investigations for a medical check-up and will be ready to be discharged from hospital within the next few days, the
Malaysian Twitter users slam wedding guest for leaving soiled diaper on plate, Malaysia News,Weddings should be joyous occasions. But this wedding guest crapped all over the celebration when they left a nasty souvenir for the couple. Twitter user Faqihuddin shared a picture of a soiled diaper on a p
Malaysia's battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops, Malaysia News,TIOMAN – Every weekend, a team of volunteers comb the coastline of the Malaysian resort of Tioman to collect plastic trash that washes up on the white-sand beaches of the island lapped by the South China Sea. Bu
Malaysian King summons 114 MPs to verify their support for Ismail Sabri Yaakob as PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – All eyes will be on the palace yet again on Thursday (Aug 19), as Malaysia's King is set to meet with 114 Members of Parliament who signed statutory declarations to support former
Malaysian girl in tears after finding K-pop collectibles burnt by dad, Malaysia News,A young Malaysian girl came home to discover that her father had burned her entire K-pop collection of merchandise. A video of the girl crying as she sifts through the burnt memorabilia has gone viral, garnering mes
Malaysian court jails teenager for killing 23 people in school fire, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian court on Monday jailed a teenager for killing 23 people in a fire that he started at a religious boarding school in 2017, national news agency Bernama reported, in what was one of the worst
Malaysian influencer and 'piano goddess' Cathryn Li's bungalow, possibly worth $7m, is now up for rent, Malaysia News,32-year-old Malaysian influencer and classical \”Piano Goddess” pianist, Cathryn Li, or Li Yuan Ling, is reportedly moving out of her three-storey RM22 million (S$7 mil
Malaysia's Covid-19 lockdown to be extended: PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will extend a national lockdown beyond Monday (June 28) to curb the spread of Covid-19, state news agency Bernama reported on Sunday, citing Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Lockdown measures were set to end
4-year-old M'sian girl breaks leg after falling from ferris wheel, Malaysia News,One family's outing to a funfair turned into a not-so-fun affair when it ended in a trip to the hospital. The parents of four-year-old Zhou Le Ying are preparing to take legal action against a funfair operator
In a first, woman crowdfunds over $16k for rape case against ex-policeman in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Mongolian woman has raised thousands of dollars in crowdfunding to mount a sexual assault case against a former policeman, in a first for Malaysia, her lawyer said on Wednesday (Feb
Man escapes on motorcycle naked after allegedly killing wife and baby in JB, Malaysia News,A video circulating online of a man riding his motorcycle butt naked has recently caught the attention of the members of the public and the police alike. But, shockingly, that's not the only reason why th
Family of Irish girl who died in Malaysia seeks inquest: Lawyer, Malaysia News,SEREMBAN – The parents of an Irish girl who was found dead in Malaysia last year have asked the authorities in Kuala Lumpur to conduct an inquest into the death, their lawyer said on Tuesday (Jan 21). Nora Anne Quoirin, 1
Wuhan virus: Malaysia confirms 4 cases, 3 patients related to Singapore's first confirmed case, Malaysia News,Four people have been confirmed to have the Wuhan coronavirus in Malaysia. Three were initially confirmed by Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad on Saturday (Jan 25) – marking the
Malaysian court jails, fines artist for clown caricature of PM , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian artist and prominent opposition activist was jailed for a month on Tuesday for publishing a caricature of Prime Minister Najib Razak looking like a clown, a ruling likely to exacerbate concern a
Former Goldman Sachs banker in 1MDB plea talks with US: WSJ, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – A former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker is in talks with US prosecutors to potentially plead guilty to criminal charges stemming from an alleged scheme to steal billions of dollars from a Malaysian state investme
Ex-wife of Kelantan sultan shows off baby whom she says is their son, Malaysia News,The former Russian wife of the ruler of Kelantan has for the first time made public the face of a boy that she says is their son, in another twist to the couple's divorce saga and the baby's paternity. The
$3,333 fine for $33 bribe? Singaporean arrested in Malaysia for trying to circumvent green lane requirements, Malaysia News,A RM100 (S$33) bribe may prove to be a costly mistake for one Singaporean man. The 43-year-old man, who remains unidentified, was arrested in Johor on Oct 24 for allegedly brib
US investigators question Goodyear Malaysia workers over labour practices, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – US government investigators have interviewed workers at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co's Malaysian factory about their working conditions, employees told Reuters, intensifying scrutiny of pote
Lee Chong Wei to miss World Championship, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Badminton star Lee Chong Wei will miss the World Championships in August after falling down the rankings following a prolonged absence due to cancer, an official said on Wednesday (May 8). It means the Malaysian former world No.
Malaysia PM to sign co-operation pact with opposition to shore up support, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's coalition and the main opposition bloc will sign a cooperation pact on Monday (Sept 13) to ensure stability during the Covid-19 pandemic, an agr
Woman barred from entering Johor government building over her 'indecent' skirt which ended 7cm below knees, Malaysia News,Is the attire of the woman above provocative and indecent? One security guard certainly thought so, after he took exception to this woman's attire and barred her f
Malaysia's Top Glove fired whistleblower before virus outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Yubaraj Khadka, a worker in Malaysia for Top Glove Corp, took two photos in May of fellow employees crowding into a factory of the world’s biggest maker of medical-grade latex gloves. As the coronavirus
'We watched it burn down in 2 mins': Malaysian artist creates fiery artwork for Time's cover on climate change , Malaysia News,AsiaOne is launching a new section dedicated to environmental issues. Because we love the planet and we believe science. Starting from Earth Day 2021 (April 2
Malaysia ex-PM Najib faces verdict in appeal over 1MDB-linked conviction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian appeals court will deliver its verdict on Wednesday (Dec 8) on a bid filed by former Prime Minister Najib Razak to overturn his conviction in a case linked to a corruption scandal at st
Former Malaysia PM Najib arrested amid graft probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested on Tuesday, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid an investigation into how billions of dollars went missing from a state fund he founded almo
Malaysia's 1MDB, ex-unit seek recovery of $30b in assets, Malaysia News,Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its former unit SRC International have filed 22 civil suits seeking to recover more than $23 billion (S$30 billion) in assets from entities and people allegedly i
Malaysia to stop using Sinovac vaccine after supply ends: Minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health ministry on Thursday (July 15) said the country will stop administering the Covid-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac once its supplies end, as it has a sufficient number o
Malaysian climber has 'miracle' rescue on Nepal's Mount Annapurna, Malaysia News,KATHMANDU – A Malaysian climber stranded in the open for two nights on one of the world's most treacherous mountains was rescued in Nepal on Thursday (April 25), expedition organisers said. Climbing
Malaysian PE teacher builds assistive frame, allowing visually-impaired students to run freely in viral video, Malaysia News,Imagine being able to run freely, without being able to see. One man in Malaysia – who teaches visually-impaired students – built an assistive frame so that his students need
Malaysian man quits high-flying corporate job, starts business for autistic son's future, Malaysia News,When Muhammad Luqman Shariff was finally able to pack a packet of nasi lemak by himself, it was a milestone for the 19-year-old, and a moment of hope for his parents. \”We always worry about w
Malaysia considers making face masks compulsory in public, Malaysia News,Malaysia is considering making face masks compulsory in public following the emergence of 13 new coronavirus clusters since the government relaxed broad curbs on movement and businesses last month, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yass
Malaysia's king appoints Ismail Sabri as prime minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister on Friday (Aug 20), replacing Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down this week after losing his parliamentary majority. Ismail Sabri, who was Muh
Najib 'sought Abu Dhabi royal's help over scandal', Malaysia News,Malaysia's disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak allegedly sought help from Abu Dhabi's crown prince to conceal wrongdoing linked to a multi-billion-dollar graft scandal, recordings released Wednesday by investigato
'He wanted to taste only Segamat durians': Businessman takes helicopter from KL to Johor for durian feast, Malaysia News,When it comes to durians, some will go to pretty extreme lengths just to get a taste of their favourite fruit. Take one businessman in Malaysia for example who recently
Malaysia charges Top Glove over poor quality of worker housing, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has charged glove maker Top Glove Corp Bhd with 10 counts of failing to provide worker accommodation that meets the minimum standards of the labour department, state news agency Bernama said on Tues
Malaysian palm giant IOI to assist with US probe over forced labour claims, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian palm oil company IOI Corporation on Friday (June 25) said it would assist with any investigation after the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it was probing the company over al
Malaysia to deploy army to help enforce coronavirus curbs, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will deploy the army from Sunday to help enforce travel and movement curbs aimed at reining in the spread of a coronavirus, the government said, as it grapples with the highest number of infections in So
Malaysian property agent under fire for saying delivery riders, private hire drivers 'have no future' in video, Malaysia News,Viewers tuning in to Malaysian property agent Paul Lim's live stream video on Nov 7 were expecting the usual spiel but got incensed after he and his partner st
'Must I be with my grandchild 24/7?' Najib reveals why he met with Singaporean 'Popiah King' Sam Goi, Malaysia News,When Malaysia's Court of Appeal granted a temporary release of Najib Razak's passport in October, it was so that he could travel to Singapore to visit his
Mahathir or Muhyiddin? Bersatu sees split in choice of Malaysia's PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia on Saturday (Feb 29) found itself split between founding chairman Mahathir Mohamad and president Muhyiddin Yassin, as the two politicians drew their
Malaysia PM defies calls to quit, wants confidence vote next month, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin defied mounting pressure to quit on Wednesday (Aug 4), saying he retained majority support among lawmakers and that he will prove it when the Southeast
Malaysia says recovered 1MDB funds only enough to pay debt principal for 2022, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday (Jan 13) it has recovered enough funds linked to scandal-tainted state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to pay off only the principal amount of the debt still
Field ICUs, shipping containers and parking lots: Malaysia rolls out unorthodox measures to cope with Covid-19 overflow, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Unorthodox measures are being rolled out as Malaysia's healthcare system is stretched thin, not just by the rising number of Covid-19 cases, but
Malaysia eatery boss fined RM30,000 for selling iced milo at RM3.20, Malaysia News,An eatery owner has been slapped with a RM30,000 (S$9,963) fine or six months' jail for selling iced milo at what is deemed to be an unreasonable price of RM3.20 (S$1.06). Shihan Mohd Salim, 28, who owns Anak Mam
Explainer: What happens next in Malaysia's politics if PM Muhyiddin steps down, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will step down on Monday, news portal Malaysiakini reported on Sunday. The resignation, if confirmed, could end months of political turmoil faci
'Muslim-friendly' slippers from Malaysian celebrity Neelofa and footwear brand collab draws criticism, Malaysia News,Celebrity entrepreneur Neelofa from Malaysia has received online flak for launching her new $26 slippers, marketed as 'Muslim-friendly', with footwear brand Fipper
'My heart dropped': Malaysian man films heart-wrenching footage of Covid-19 patient saying last goodbye to his family over video call, Malaysia News,The reality of Covid-19 became clear for one man, as he witnessed the final moments of two patients in his ward first-hand. On Wednesday (Sep
Mahathir says China will sympathize with Malaysia's problems, Malaysia News,BEIJING – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday he believed China would sympathize with his country's \”internal fiscal problems\” as he seeks to renegotiate, or potentially cancel, more than $20 b
Malaysia reports 7,289 coronavirus cases, record daily count, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Tuesday (May 25) reported 7,289 new coronavirus infections, a record number of new daily cases The new infections bring the total number of cases in the Southeast Asian nation to 525,889
Woman flamed online after calling Johor Bahru firefighters 'idiots', Malaysia News,As flames engulfed a car in Johor Bahru, a woman fuelled the fire with her mouth. In a Facebook video posted on Thursday (May 9), she can be heard yelling in Malay, \”You're late getting here and you
Malaysia PM orders misconduct probe into former attorney-general, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday (Sept 30) ordered a probe into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his r
Malaysia reports 22,948 coronavirus cases, new daily high, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 22,948 new coronavirus cases on Thursday (Aug 19), a new daily record. The country has recorded nearly 1.49 million infections overall. The spike in cases comes as Malaysia's Prime Minister
'Very soon': Tourism Minister says Malaysia may reopen to Singapore travellers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia could be opening up to international tourists including travellers from Singapore \”very soon\”, Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri has said. She
Malaysian volunteer undertakers struggle to cope as Covid-19 cases surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian volunteers, who help to give virus victims a Muslim burial, say they are being stretched like never before, as the South-east Asian country struggles to cope with its worst Covid-19 outbr
Singapore-registered vehicles entering Johor will have their road charge waived for 7 days starting April 1, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – Singapore-registered vehicles entering Johor will not have to pay the RM20 (S$6.45) Road Charge for seven days, starting from Friday (April 1) when the two neighbour
Best sibling ever? Woman celebrates sister's birthday with RM52,000 'money cake', Malaysia News,\”I love you 52,000\”. One woman in Malaysia recently took #siblinglove to a whole other level — make that multi-levels — with an extravagant birthday gift for her elder sister. Netizens were
Maxis brings lion dance to life with a talking lion and AR red packets, Malaysia News,If lions could talk, they'd sound like this: \”Train so hard. Harder than hard! And more than harder than hard, ah!\” That's just part of a dialogue from Ah Huat the lion, who is the main star in Malaysian
Malaysia ends search for remaining missing Singaporean kayaker, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has ended search operations for missing Singaporean kayaker Tan Eng Soon, 62, after 10 days of scouring the sea from north Johor to Terengganu on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia. Search efforts
Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia aims to file 30 charges against glove maker Brightway Holdings Sdn Bhd and two of its subsidiaries, after raids that found workers' accommodation was not up to legal standards. The Labour
Malaysia urges countries to prioritise food over fuel as Indonesia bans palm exports, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Countries should pause or slow use of edible oil as biofuel to ensure adequate supply for use in food, a state-backed Malaysian palm oil group said on Monday (April 25), warning of a su
Holding pattern: Syrian \”stuck in transit\” in KL for more than a month, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – A 36-year-old Syrian has been stuck in transit in the Malaysian capital for more than a month, he said, in a case that echoes the Steven Spielberg movie, \”The Terminal\”. Stranded at KLIA2, Ku
'I'm trying to earn more for my children': Malaysian police officer justifies her TikTok livestream during raid, Malaysia News,A Malaysian female police officer, investigated for holding a TikTok livestream during a police raid recently, said that it was simply a way for her to gain m
US Customs bans fifth Malaysian glove maker over alleged forced labour, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has banned imports from Malaysian glove manufacturer Brightway Group over suspected forced labour practices, the agency said on Monday (Dec 20).
Malaysia agency seeks financier Jho Low in probe of former 1MDB unit, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Thursday it wants financier Low Taek Jho and one other person to assist in the investigation into a former unit of debt-laden state fund 1Malaysia Development
Goldman Sachs sued by Abu Dhabi fund over 1MDB scandal, Malaysia News,NEW YORK – An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund sued Goldman Sachs on Wednesday (Nov 21) for allegedly conspiring against the Middle Eastern fund to further a criminal scheme by Malaysia's scandal-plagued 1MDB. The suit, filed
Malaysia's coronavirus infection curve flattening, Health Ministry says, Malaysia News,The rate of new coronavirus infections in Malaysia appears to be slowing amid month-long curbs on movement, a senior health official said on Wednesday, citing research by a government-backed think tank. Malay
'Cash is king': The fall of Malaysia's first couple, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – With his scandal-tainted career and her reputation as greedy and domineering, Malaysia's disgraced former first couple look set to have their names etched in the country's history books as syno
Malaysian firm GSV makes $3.5 billion bid for ailing state carrier Malaysia Airlines , Malaysia News,Privately held Golden Skies Ventures (GSV) has made a US$2.5 billion (S$3.5 billion) offer to fully take over the holding company of ailing state carrier Malaysia Airlines, with financing from a Eur
3 killed, 14 injured in Malaysia highway crash involving Singapore-bound bus, Malaysia News,TANGKAK – Three people were killed and 14 others injured after a bus lost control and crashed into a hauler truck on a Malaysian highway in the early hours of Sunday (Sept 9), China Press newspaper reported.
Malaysia's palace denies 'royal coup' in appointing new PM, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's palace on Sunday denied allegations of a \”royal coup\” in appointing the country's prime minister after veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad resigned, saying the king used his discr
Malaysia seeks to lay multiple charges against ex-premier Najib over 1MDB: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Embezzlement and bribery with government money are among the charges that Malaysia is looking to bring against former prime minister Najib Razak following a probe into funds allegedly lo
Overnight millionaire: Malaysian man wins $6.8 million Toto 4D Jackpot after getting numbers from nightmare, Malaysia News,A nightmare turned into a dream come true for one lucky punter. The 68-year-old retiree from Perak hit the jackpot earlier this month on Oct 9, to the tune of RM22.8 million (S$
Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes AirAsia's bank loan, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun an investigation into a 300 million ringgit (S$99 million) loan from Sabah Development Bank Bhd (SDB) to budget airline AirAsia Group Bhd, an offi
Malaysia enforces requirement for improved worker lodging to rein in Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has gazetted an emergency ordinance compelling employers to provide lodging with sufficient living space and amenities for migrant workers to effectively control the spread of Covid-1
Malaysia's national day parade to affect nearly 500 flights, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Nearly 500 flights will be affected when Malaysia closes the airspace near its major international airport every morning for five days next week to prepare for independence day celebrations, the transport
Four foreigners detained for militant links in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has detained four foreigners, including two ethnic Rohingya from Myanmar, on suspicion of being involved in militant groups, police said on Tuesday (July 9). Malaysia is home to tens of thousands of Rohing
Final family photo in PPE: Malaysian working in Singapore rushes home before dad dies, Malaysia News,For 30 minutes, a Malaysian woman returning from Singapore was allowed to meet her terminally ill father during her mandatory 14-day quarantine. But there was one condition — she had to wear personal
Malaysian police find naked body of missing teen Nora Quoirin, Malaysia News,The body found in Malaysia on Tuesday after a massive search is that of Franco-Irish teen Nora Quoirin, who disappeared 10 days ago from a rainforest resort, police said. \”The family has confirmed it is the body of Nora,\” M
Malaysian prosecutors rest case against ex-PM Najib in final 1MDB appeal, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian prosecutors on Friday wrapped up their arguments against former premier Najib Razak's final bid to overturn a 12-year jail sentence for corruption, saying he was aware that he had re
Malaysia reports first case of Indian Covid-19 variant, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has detected its first case of a highly infectious coronavirus variant first identified in India, Health Minister Adham Baba said on Sunday (May 2), days after imposing a ban on flights from India. The vari
Malaysia's mad at Europe for trying to save the rainforests, Malaysia News,A European Union campaign to restrict the use of palm oil in biofuels could put the trading bloc's relations with Malaysia in jeopardy, an official from the Southeast Asian nation said on Tuesday. Last year, Europea
Love during a pandemic: Frontliner couple has PPE-themed wedding shoot in Malaysia , Malaysia News,As far as styled shoots go, personal protective equipment (PPE) themed ones sure have a potential to go viral — but in a good way. Frontliner couple Azwa Nizar Anwar and Nurhafizah Abdul Aziz have been
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim says to meet King next week to prove majority, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday (Oct 8) said he will meet with the country's King next week to present his case for taking over the premiership from Tan Sri Muhyiddin
Malaysia defends Myanmar envoy's meeting with junta after backlash, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday defended a meeting between its ambassador to Myanmar and a representative from the military government, after criticism that it was recognition of the junta amid a brutal crackd
Malaysia grants conditional approval for CanSino, J&J Covid-19 vaccines, Malaysia News,Malaysia has granted conditional approval for emergency use to the single dose Covid-19 vaccines manufactured by China's CanSino Biologics and US drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, the government said on Tuesda
Young mum posts 'shocking' photo of sagging belly covered in stretch marks, gains support from netizens, Malaysia News,Stretch marks – or a mother's 'tiger stripes' as they're sometimes called – are the bane, or worry, of many mums-to-be. Despite the stigma, one woman i
Cracked screen protector almost causes Malaysia man to amputate thumb, Malaysia News,Most of us are guilty of using cracked phones and screen protectors until they are absolutely falling apart. But be warned — even if you don't get cut, you could still get a nasty infection. A man in Malaysia h
Malaysian employees tampering with Covid-19 self-test kits to avoid work, Malaysia News,It was only a matter of time before it came to this. To skip work, some enterprising employees in Malaysia have taken to tampering with Covid-19 self-test kits, reported The Star. An employee who resorted to usin
Malaysia palm group warns of losses ahead from 'severe' labour crunch, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is missing a golden opportunity to capitalise on high palm oil prices and could suffer more production losses due to a \”severe\” shortage of about 120,000 workers, the Malaysian Esta
Floods hit 7 states in Malaysia, thousands more evacuated, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Seven states in Malaysia were hit by floods on Sunday (Jan 2) and thousands of people were evacuated, taking the total affected by heavy rain in the last two weeks to over 125,000, the National Disaster Managemen
Johor official says to meet Malaysian ministries on easing congestion at two Singapore links, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – The Johor state government plans to meet with three federal Malaysian ministries to look into how to ease traffic congestion at two entry points from Singapore, Bernama news agenc
Coronavirus: Malaysia reports 36 new infections, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian health authorities on Monday (April 20) reported 36 new coronavirus cases, the lowest daily rise since the government imposed curbs on movement and business to contain the spread of the pandemic a month ago. The
Malaysia detects 9 cases of South African Covid-19 variant, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Malaysia has detected nine cases of a highly contagious coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa, a senior health official said on Thursday (April 2). The variant, also known as B.1.351, was
MCO: Malaysian misses birth of first-born after staying in Singapore for work, Malaysia News,Witnessing the birth of their child is one of the biggest milestones for any parent. But unfortunately for one couple, they were stuck on different sides of the Causeway. Jack Daniel, a Malaysian, missed the
Boy in Malaysia dies after getting run over and dragged for 10m by mum in car, Malaysia News,A three-year-old boy was killed after his mother allegedly ran him over, and dragged him for about 10 metres during an accident. The incident happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday (Feb 14) outside the woma
Malaysian man braves flood waters to rescue dog that was chained and abandoned, Malaysia News,Malaysia may be facing heavy rains and bitter weather but one man from Kluang is warming hearts with his heroic rescue of a dog that was left chained up in floodwaters. The footage of the rescue mission, wh
Malaysia makes record 30-tonne pangolin seizure, Malaysia News,Malaysian authorities have made a record seizure of about 30 tonnes of pangolins and their scales worth some $2 million (S$2.7 million) in raids on major processing facilities, police and environmentalists said Tuesday. The haul included
Cover your 'bra lines'? Malaysian woman denied entry from library for 'revealing' top, Malaysia News,With the unending list of perfectly natural things that have been deemed faux pas — from VPLs to visible bra straps — getting dressed can be a needlessly stressful affair for wome
Malaysia to scrap subsidies for some cooking oil products, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will abolish subsidies for certain cooking oil products from July 1, its government announced on Tuesday (June 21), in what it said was a move to ensure domestic supply and stabilise prices. The world&#x
Malaysia's finance minister Lim Guan Eng says asset recovery on 1MDB much slower than expected, Malaysia News,HONG KONG – Malaysia's Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said on Thursday (Sept 13) that asset recovery in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) multi-billion fraud investigation is
Malaysia to end bauxite mining ban despite environment fears, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will next month lift a ban on bauxite mining that has been in place for three years, a minister said on Tuesday, despite warnings the move may cause serious environmental damage. The mining of bauxite
Malaysia probes book on Muslim women who choose not to wear headscarves, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's religious authorities on Wednesday (April 17) said they were investigating a book about Muslim women who chose not to wear a hijab, prompting a backlash among women's rights gro
Malaysia's AirAsia says over 20 new airlines join Super App, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia Group has partnered with more than 20 airlines as it builds up its Super App into an online travel agency that also sells flights by competitors, the Malaysian budget airline said on Thursday (Oct
Malaysia's top anti-graft official to cooperate with regulator after share trading allegations, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's top anti-graft official said on Thursday (Jan 6) he will co-operate with the country's securities regulator after it asked him for an explanation on
Malaysia asks for 6 more months to deliberate on Johor Baru-Woodlands rail transit link, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is asking for six more months from Singapore to deliberate on the Rapid Transit System (RTS) that will link Johor Baru to Singapore. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Mal
'I should be dead now', Mahathir says of his second stint as PM, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Leaning back in his chair and admitting he is feeling every one of his 93 years, the world’s oldest leader Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says his second stint as Malaysian premier is taking its toll as he
Cherry-picking: Woman ransacks strawberries in Malaysia supermarket, ignores staff when told to stop, Malaysia News,Pick the unblemished ones, the heavy ones, the sweet ones — that's how our mothers taught us to choose the best fruits of the batch, as long as they aren't pre-packaged. Thou
Sugar dating billboard ads in Kuala Lumpur anger Malaysians, Malaysia News,With sugar dating websites such as Universe Club and Seeking Arrangement gaining popularity in Asia, fewer people are batting an eyelid at money-for-love arrangements. But advertising it on the streets of Malaysia? Now that&#
'This is a father's love': Man takes baby along as he delivers food in Malaysia, Malaysia News,A father's love knows no bounds, and the actions of a delivery man in Malaysia showed just that. He was seen making food deliveries with a baby strapped to his torso in a video uploaded
Malaysia fines Deloitte for breaches linked to 1MDB, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's securities regulator on Wednesday said they had fined Deloitte for committing four breaches related to a 2.4 billion ringgit (S$790 million) sukuk programme issued by a firm linked to scandal-tainted st
Malaysian boy, 6, dies after play-fighting with uncle, Malaysia News,He was play-fighting with his uncle at home one night. The next day, the boy was found dead. The six-year-old from Kedah, Malaysia is believed to have died from internal injuries sustained from a bout of fist-fighting, the police s
1MDB trial: Jho Low convinced Najib aides to open overseas bank accounts, said Najib gave his 'blessing', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A former special officer to Najib Razak told the High Court on Wednesday (Sept 4) that he and the former principal private secretary to the ex-prime minist
Malaysian police chief says tough to combat drugs with addicts on force, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's police are struggling to rein in drug abuse because there are many addicts on the force, the South-east Asian nation's police chief said on Monday (July 29), with methamphetamin
Five Malaysian men caned and jailed for attempting gay sex, Malaysia News,Five men in Malaysia were sentenced to jail and canings on Thursday by an Islamic court for attempting to have gay sex, local media and a rights group said. Sodomy and same-sex acts are illegal under Islamic law in Muslim-majo
Why a state of emergency raises concerns in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday (Jan 12) to try to rein in coronavirus infections and suspended parliament in a move that helps Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin avoid an immediate challenge to his lea
School trip tragedy: Malaysian boy dies after falling through rotting bus floorboard, Malaysia News,A 12-year-old boy was killed on Thursday (June 4) in Kelantan when he fell out of a moving bus through a rotting floorboard that had given way. The boy, Wan Muhammed Adam Mohd Suria, died at the scene
Man in Ipoh bungles ATM robbery, becomes butt of internet jokes, Malaysia News,He may have been hoping for a windfall, but all one bumbling robber in Malaysia earned was viral fame and internet notoriety. Malaysian police are currently on the hunt for the man who fled empty-handed after trying to ro
Malaysia's Petronas to pay $11b government dividend in 2020: Minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian state energy firm Petronas will pay the government a dividend of RM34 billion (S$11.1 billion) in 2020, despite posting losses in the second quarter, the country's economic ministe
Malaysia's daily Covid-19 cases hit 4-month high, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 9,117 new Covid-19 infections on Saturday, the highest daily figure in four months, due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant. The new cases bring the total number of infections since the star
The secret sauce of Mahathir's 62-year marriage , Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Turns out that the oldest elected leader in the world is not that different from ordinary blokes when it comes to staying happily married. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad, 93, says tolerance is what has kept
Orangutans saved as Malaysia foils high-seas smuggling bid, Malaysia News,A pair of young orangutans, baby crocodiles and rare birds were among over 400 animals rescued from a boat off Malaysia as they were being smuggled from neighbouring Indonesia, officials said Monday. Three suspected Indonesian
S$346m superyacht linked to Malaysia's 1MDB scandal goes up for auction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A $250 million (S$346 million) luxury yacht linked to a multi-billion dollar scandal at Malaysia's state fund 1MDB has gone up for auction, a government lawyer said on Monday, the first sa
Malaysia PM Mahathir hopeful of 1MDB settlement with Goldman soon, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is hopeful of reaching an out-of-court settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal soon, but he said compensation of \”one point something billion\” dollars
Fast track: Indonesia, Malaysia rail projects may give China more deals, Malaysia News,WALLINI – In a rural part of Indonesia's Java island, two orange-clad workers confer in Mandarin over plans to lay tracks on a stretch of a US$6bil (S$7.8 billion) high-speed rail project between the capital
Former Malaysian King divorces Russian ex-beauty queen wife after one year of marriage: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The former Malaysian King, Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, has divorced Russian ex-beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, according to local media reports – an apparent abrupt end to t
Malaysia teen accused of killing newborn may have murder charge dropped, Malaysia News,Malaysian prosecutors may reconsider a murder charge made against a teenage girl accused of killing her newborn son, pending the outcome of a probe into allegations the baby was conceived of rape, the attorney gen
Malaysian assets at risk globally as late sultan's heirs claim $21 billion award, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The heirs of a 19th century sultanate are seeking to seize Malaysian government assets around the world in a bid to enforce a $14.9 billion (S$21 billion) arbitration award they won ag
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker seeks review of 1MDB charges in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng has asked Malaysian prosecutors to review criminal charges against him for allegedly abetting the sale of US$6.5 billion (S$8.9 billion) in bonds tied to 1Malaysia Deve
Customers complain that $48 meal for 9 pax is too expensive, Malaysian restaurant owner shoots back, Malaysia News,Malaysia is known for its delicious and affordable food, drawing visitors from Singapore and beyond. Unfortunately, it seems that the prices still aren't low enough for some. Malay
Former Malaysian PM Najib faces 3 more money laundering charges, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian prosecutors on Monday charged former prime minister Najib Razak with three more counts of money laundering, allegedly receiving the proceeds of illegal activities in his personal bank accounts. Af
Coronavirus: Malaysia reports 156 new cases with 2 new deaths, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) – Malaysian health authorities on Wednesday (April 8) reported 156 new cases of coronavirus infection, pushing the total number to 4,119 cases as South-east Asia's third-largest economy continues
AirAsia denies corruption in Airbus order as Malaysia probes bribe claims, Malaysia News,Malaysia's anti-graft agency is investigating allegations by Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) that Airbus paid a bribe of US$50 million to win plane orders from AirAsia, it said on Saturday. The SF
Over 20,000 sign petition to revoke ex-Miss Universe Malaysia's crown after controversial 'coloured person' remarks, Malaysia News,Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 winner Samantha Katie James caused quite a stir with her controversial remarks about race. Now, Malaysians are rallying to str
'No heaven for orphans': Upin & Ipin character apologises after backlash over insensitive remarks, Malaysia News,A character from Upin & Ipin has apologised after a controversial scene in a recent episode made him a trending topic on Malaysian and Indonesian social media. In the episod
Boy knocked down, dragged 15m by car at Malaysian school, Malaysia News,A Primary Two student in Melaka, Malaysia, is in critical condition after he was hit by a car and dragged under the vehicle for 15 metres. The accident happened within the compounds of the school, Sekolah Kebangsaan Air Baruk on
Malaysia PM says parliament could reconvene by September, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday (June 15) said parliament could reconvene by September at the earliest, providing the average number of new daily coronavirus infections falls to under
Sss-surprise! Python sinks teeth into Malaysian man's buttocks as he games on the loo, Malaysia News,Talk about a sneak attack. A python sunk its teeth into the buttocks of a man who was gaming while using the toilet, startling him. In a Twitter post on Sunday (May 22), Sabri Tazali, 28, shared
Anwar Ibrahim says sexual assault claim is 'politics at its worst', Malaysia News,Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's prime-minister-in-waiting, denied on Thursday that he had sexually assaulted a former male aide, describing the accusation as \”politics at its worst\” days before his ruling part
Malaysians enjoy taste of travel after lockdown in tourism restart, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI, Malaysia – The first plane carrying tourists in more than four months touched down on the Malaysian island of Langkawi on Thursday and was greeted by a twin water cannon \”salute\”, in the launch of a programme
Malaysian PM in quarantine after contact with Covid-19 patient, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is under quarantine following a close contact with a Covid-19 patient, his office said in a statement on Monday (Aug 30). His office did not say how long
Malaysia's Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's former premier Muhyiddin Yassin secured backing from two political blocs on Sunday (Nov 20) as he sought to form a new government after a general election produced a hung parlia
You're in my spot: Malaysian trashes neighbour's car, filling it with garbage, Malaysia News,Disputes among neighbours are not uncommon. There are countless horror stories on social media showing nasty neighbours and their antics everywhere, and it's not just limited to Singapore. In
Malaysian police warn of ethnic tensions on social media after divisive election, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have cautioned the country's social media users to refrain from posting \”provocative\” content on race and religion after a divisive general election on Saturday (Nov 2
Ride-hailing firm Gojek, others to start pilot run in Malaysia in Jan., Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will allow ride-hailing firms such as Indonesia's Gojek to start operations on a limited scale from January 2020, Malaysia's transport minister said on Tuesday. Gojek, whose backer
Malaysia offers Covid-19 vaccinations to foreign residents, undocumented migrants, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will extend its free Covid-19 vaccination programme to all foreigners residing in the country, including students, refugees and undocumented migrants, the government said on Thurs
Ex-Goldman Sachs bankers consulted feng shui master on 1MDB probe, court hears, Malaysia News,Two former Goldman Sachs bankers sought advice from a feng shui master in 2016 on how to handle a US investigation into the looting of funds from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, one of the bankers, T
Malaysia passes law to curb party defections amid political instability, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR- Malaysia on Thursday (July 28) passed a law discouraging elected lawmakers from switching political parties, following a series of defections that has caused political instability in recent years. Th
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib resumes giving statement to anti-graft agents, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, whose near 10-year rule ended two weeks ago, returned to an anti-graft agency on Thursday to resume his explanation for the suspicious transfers of millions o
Ex-Goldman banker facing 1MDB charges agrees to US extradition, Malaysia News,An ex-Goldman Sachs banker accused of involvement in the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal has agreed to be extradited from Malaysia to the United States to face charges, his lawyers said Friday. Huge sums of public money
Rats! JB mall under fire for using live hamsters in CNY decorations, Malaysia News,The year of the Rat is not off to an auspicious start for one mall in Johor Bahru which has come under fire for an unusual addition to its Chinese New Year decorations — live hamsters. Sutera Mall showed off their unc
Malaysia bans Jennifer Lopez's hit stripper movie Hustlers, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Malaysia has banned the hit Jennifer Lopez movie Hustlers, the authorities said on Friday (Sept 20), criticising the film about strippers as packed with \”obscene content\” not suitable for cinema-goers
Malaysia election 2022: Woman contests as God of Prosperity because she has no candidate to vote for, Malaysia News,It's election season for our neighbours up north and with Malaysians heading to the polls today (Nov 19), one particular candidate stands out from the rest. Instead of relying on
Malaysian PM self-quarantines after minister tests positive for Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday said he will self-quarantine for 14 days after a minister who attended a high-level government meeting to discuss coronavirus developments on Sa
Malaysia's new PM invites opposition to join Covid-19 effort, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday (Aug 22) he will invite opposition leaders to join the government’s special committees to address the Covid-19 crisis, seeking to stabilise
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir successfully underwent medical procedure, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, successfully underwent an \”elective medical procedure\” and is expected to be discharged in a few days, the National Heart Institute said on Sunday
Johor launches vaccination programme for Malaysians who used to cross into Singapore daily in hopes of reopening border, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – The once-hectic causeway is now devoid of any hustle and bustle, a stark reminder of the fact that hundreds of thousands of Malaysians had either lost t
Kim Jong Nam murder trial adjourned again until March, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM – The trial of two women accused of murdering the North Korean leader's half-brother Kim Jong Nam was adjourned on Monday (Jan 28) until March, and the case will now drag on until at least mid-2019. Siti Aisyah from
In twist, Najib seeks support for Anwar's premiership bid, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian premier and now-ruling party lawmaker Najib Razak sought support from coalition lawmakers on Monday to back a prime ministerial bid by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim – the latest twist to t
Singaporean arrested in Malaysia after video of wife beating adopted child goes viral, Malaysia News,When her own mother could not afford to raise her, this Indonesian toddler was sent to live in Malaysia with a Singaporean man and his Malaysian wife. But over the past six months of living in a new
Key issues as Malaysia prepares to vote, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will hold a general election on Nov 19, its election commission said on Thursday (Oct 20), in a contest that the country's ruling graft-tainted party hopes will strengthen its hold on power. Here are the key issues t
Another group of Rohingya Muslims found on Malaysian beach: Police, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Thirty-seven people believed to be Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar were found on a beach in northern Malaysia on Monday (April 8), police said, the latest arrivals in what the authorities fear could be a n
Malaysia's jailed Anwar urges voters to pick former nemesis Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Jailed Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim urged voters to choose his former political nemesis, Mahathir Mohamad, less than 24 hours ahead of the most hotly contested general election in the
Malaysia polls in spotlight as reforms see youth voter influx, Malaysia News,JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia – Malaysia's Johor state will on Saturday (March 5) hold the first elections since the country lowered its voting age to 18, with 750,000 new ballots added to regional polls seen as a litmus test
Malaysian Prison Department calls out fake online poster welcoming ex-PM Najib to prison, Malaysia News,While sending out greeting cards is a great way to express your heartfelt feelings for someone, the Malaysian Prison Department has clarified that they did not create one welcoming Najib Razak to
Former Malaysia PM Najib and family barred from leaving country, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad barred his predecessor, Najib Razak, from going overseas on Saturday, saying there was enough evidence to investigate his links to a multi-billion-dollar scandal. I
Panda cub makes first public appearance at Malaysia zoo, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A four-month-old panda cub made her first public appearance Saturday (May 26) at the Malaysian zoo where she was born, to the delight of visitors. The fluffy little cub was the second born to Liang Liang, who has b
Timor-Leste to become world's first plastic-neutral nation, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – In a region where seas are awash with trash, Timor-Leste is set to become the world's first country to recycle all its plastic waste after it teamed up with Australian researchers on Friday (May 17) to
Woman caught in Malaysia trying to smuggle heroin in durians, Malaysia News,PETALING JAYA – A 34-year-old woman was detained after she was found to have hidden drugs in hollowed-out durians that she tried to smuggle out from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (Subang) airport, Bernama news agency reported.
Malaysian woman slammed for squeezing primary school kids into boot, trying to ferry over 10 kids in 1 car, Malaysia News,We’re all used to being packed like sardines in our daily commutes, but one woman in Puchong took it to the extreme when she tried to squeeze at least 10 children into her car. I
Remarks by Malaysian politician over a Good Friday billboard in Sabah draws flak, Malaysia News,KOTA KINABALU – Remarks by a prominent woman politician from Peninsula Malaysia over a Good Friday greeting in Sabah has drawn public ire, after she questioned the use of the large advertising board, The
Air stewardess reminds fellow cabin crew not to lift passengers' luggage after colleague broke her arm, Malaysia News,An extra half kilogram or two in your luggage might not seem like much, but that extra weight might just end up being the straw that breaks the camel's back. Or in this cas
Malaysia election 2022: Early results trickle in, Muhyiddin Yassin retains seat, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Vote counting is under way in Malaysia on Saturday night, after more than 14 million people across the country cast their ballots for the 15th General Election. Early results of the closest
US man sentenced to hang for strangling ex-wife in Malaysia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian court sentenced an American to death by hanging on Tuesday after finding him guilty of murdering his ex-wife, his lawyer said. Gerald Wayne Mickelson, 63, was accused of strangling Guilda Mickelson,
Malaysia's King says he did not consent to revoke emergency laws, criticises government's conduct , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah on Thursday (July 29) revealed that he had not consented to revoke the country's emergency ordinances, and c
Former Malaysia PM Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election to parliament within the next two years, he told Reuters in an interview, undeterred by a corruptio
Malaysia drops criminal charges against Goldman Sachs over 1MDB bond sales, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian prosecutors on Friday withdrew criminal charges against three Goldman Sachs units accused of misleading investors over $6.5 billion (S$9 billion) in bond sales they helped organize for
Man strips naked at Genting Highlands hotel lobby, Malaysia News,While most would rest and relax during family vacations, one man didn't. He stripped naked right in front of his wife and two young children at a hotel lobby in Genting Highlands on Wednesday (April 6). The 46-year-old store assis
IS-linked militants kidnap 10 fishermen off Borneo, Malaysia News,Suspected Islamic State-linked militants kidnapped 10 fishermen off Borneo island Tuesday and took them to the southern Philippines, police said, the latest abductions in the strife-torn waters. The heavily armed assailants snatched t
1MDB scandal: Malaysia wants Najib's brother to repay funds, Malaysia News,Malaysia has asked the brother of former premier Najib Razak and former cabinet ministers to return funds believed to have come from 1MDB or risk being prosecuted. Malaysia has taken similar action against 80 individuals
Malaysia's lion dancers brought down to earth by coronavirus pandemic, Malaysia News,MUAR, JOHOR – During normal Chinese New Year celebrations, one of Malaysia's leading lion dance troupes puts on gravity-defying performances by leaping in full costume between poles, to the beat of drums a
Too tired? Medical staff in Malaysia injects 12-year-old boy with syringe without Covid-19 vaccine, Malaysia News,In yet another video clip, a healthcare worker in Malaysia was caught administering the Covid-19 vaccine incorrectly on Sept 30. She was seen filling up a syringe, holding it up to the c
Malaysian lawmaker calls for hate speech law after Reuters' Rohingya report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – An opposition lawmaker on Tuesday (Nov 24) called for Malaysia to outlaw online hate speech, accusing authorities of downplaying the gravity of an issue highlighted by a Reuters investigati
Malaysia bans travellers from countries deemed Omicron risks, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has temporarily banned the entry of travellers from countries that have reported the Omicron Covid-19 variant or are considered high-risk, its health minister said on Wednesday (Dec 1). The Southeast
Coronavirus: Malaysians working in Singapore can't commute starting March 18, says Malaysia's immigration chief , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysians who travel to Singapore on a near daily basis for work or study will not be able to do so when a movement restriction order comes into e
Malaysian driver travels over 200km to return wallet to Singaporean Grab passenger, Malaysia News,It's not every day that you find someone who's literally willing to go the distance for you. One driver in Malaysia, however, drove over 200km from Melaka to Johor just to return a Singaporean
Swiss parliament rejects call to return 1MDB-linked funds to Malaysia , Malaysia News,ZURICH: Switzerland's parliament rejected on Thursday a bid to amend the law handling ill-gotten bank profits seized by authorities that had aimed to return more than US$100mil (S$131 million) linked to scanda
6 posts on social media that proves a new Malaysia has begun, Malaysia News,It was interesting to observe the shifts happening in Malaysia since Pakatan Harapan was seen to be leading the polls. Before Mahathir even put ink to paper to confirm his Prime Ministership, the end of a 61-year rule alread
Najib's wife Rosmah Mansor expected to be charged with money laundering soon: Report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The wife of former Malaysian Premier Najib Razak, is expected to soon be formally charged with as many as 20 counts of money laundering in a case linked to troubled state investmen
Malaysian model scolds airline for refusing her the toilet during landing, netizens scold her back, Malaysia News,The winner of 2017's Miss Charming International recently found herself on the receiving end of a public backlash after one of her Facebook posts rubbed netizens the wrong way. As f
Foreigners can buy Forest City units, but will not be issued residential visas: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday (Sept 4) foreigners can buy residential units at Johor's controversial Forest City development but they would not be i
5 proposals received for ailing Malaysia Airlines, says PM Mahathir , Malaysia News,LANGKAWI, Malaysia – Malaysia has received five proposals for its debt-laden national carrier Malaysia Airlines, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed said at a group media briefing on Monday (Jan 20). \”There are about fiv
Woman allowed to return to Johor to say final goodbye to mum – in PPE, Malaysia News,With Malaysia's movement control order (MCO) still in effect and a mandatory 14-day quarantine imposed upon her return from Singapore, one woman feared that she would not be able to say her last goodbye to her
This made my day: Malaysian undergrad reduced to tears after losing wallet, but not for the reason you might think, Malaysia News,As the saying goes, good friends are worth their weight in gold, or in this case, a laptop. A recent TikTok video posted on Oct 11 has showed us the value of true friends
Coronavirus: World braces for condom shortage after Malaysia lockdown shuts top producer, Malaysia News,A global shortage of condoms is looming, the world's biggest producer said, after a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production. Malaysia's Karex Bhd makes one in every five c
Normal operations resume at Kuala Lumpur airport after 4 days of disruption, says report, Malaysia News,SEPANG – Operations at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) returned to normal on Sunday (Aug 25) after suffering several days of long queues and flight delays caused by a failure of netw
Malaysian man dives into sea to escape arrest for ignoring lockdown orders, Malaysia News,It's been 13 days since Malaysia went into lockdown, with another 15 days to go. Despite repeated warnings that unnecessarily leaving their homes would result in arrests, it still wasn't enough to det
For Malaysian schoolgirl, homework is sewing PPE gowns to help beat coronavirus, Malaysia News,SEREMBAN, MALAYSIA – For a nine-year-old Malaysian schoolgirl, the new coronavirus was hard to fathom. But Nur Afia Qistina Zamzuri knew one thing for sure: It was dangerous. So when she heard that a local
Malaysia's PM Muhyiddin faces bellwether vote on 2021 budget, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s parliament will on Thursday decide whether to approve the government’s 2021 budget, in a vote that could decide Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s political future as the country grapples with a
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib needs 'proper' medical care, says daughter , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's daughter on Monday (Sept 12) called for \”proper\” medical care for her jailed father, three weeks into a 12-year sentence he is serving f
Malaysia says former PM Najib's office ordered changes to 1MDB audit report, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The office of former Malaysian premier Najib Razak ordered changes to a 2016 audit report of scandal-plagued state fund 1MDB, including removing mention of financier Low Taek Jho's pre
Malaysia says new search for flight MH370 to end mid-June, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A search by a US firm for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is expected to complete its survey by mid-June, the Southeast Asian nation said on Saturday, as families marked the fourth anniversary of one of av
Malaysia's king wins plaudits during political storm, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Frustrated with a months-long political power struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, Malaysians have praised King Al-Sultan Abdullah for rejecting Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s request on Sunday to impose
How Malaysia ended up owing $20.6 billion to a sultan's heirs, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is scrambling to protect its assets as the descendants of the last sultan of the remote Philippine region of Sulu look to enforce a $15 billion (S$20.6 billion) arbitration award in a dispute ov
Malaysia orders inquiry over 'half-naked' tattoo show, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia ordered an investigation on Monday (Dec 2) into what the government called a half-naked tattoo show held in the capital Kuala Lumpur, after pictures of heavily inked men and women circulated on soc
Malaysia leaving it up to Indonesia to take stern action against haze culprits, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia said it is leaving it to Indonesia to investigate and prosecute companies that have contributed to the ongoing agricultural fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, even if those companies are
Malaysia picks 1MDB investigator as central bank chief, Malaysia News,A Malaysian official who probed the 1MDB mega-scandal which helped topple the corruption-plagued former regime has been appointed as the new central bank governor, the government said Friday. Nor Shamsiah Mohamad Yunus is returnin
Twenty-four Rohingya feared drowned off Malaysian resort island, Malaysia News,Malaysian authorities launched a search on Sunday for 24 Rohingya refugees who went missing while trying to swim to shore from a boat off the resort island of Langkawi. Muslim-majority Malaysia has long been a favoured de
Malaysia to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations as new infections surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is planning to set up more mega vaccination centres and get private doctors to join immunisation efforts, after five consecutive days of record daily coronavirus infections. Science Minister Khai
Malaysia says ISIS may shift operations to South-east Asia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian minister warned on Wednesday (Nov 27) that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group may shift its base of operations to South-east Asia after the death of its leader, according to a
Grim outlook: Malaysia's new Covid-19 daily cases may hit 7,000 by end-May, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's top health official on Saturday (May 8) painted a grim picture of the country's struggle against the coronavirus pandemic, saying new cases could hit 7,000 a day by the
Malaysia's Mahathir promises to seek successor's ousting at every turn, Malaysia News,Veteran Malaysian politician Mahathir Mohamad said he would seek to oust Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin at every turn, scolding his successor for bringing back into power a corruption-tainted party rejec
Malaysia's king rejects emergency rule in blow to PM Muhyiddin, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah rejected on Sunday a request by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for him to declare a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus crisis, saying that he did not s
Code CEJ027: Eggs from Malaysian farm recalled after salmonella detected, Malaysia News,A batch of eggs imported from a farm in Malaysia is being recalled due to the presence of a bacterium which causes food poisoning, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Friday (Oct 14). The agency said it had d
Malaysian PM unseats house speaker in vote seen as crucial test of support, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin cleared a major hurdle in parliament on Monday, as lawmakers narrowly approved a motion to remove the lower house speaker, in a vote seen as an importan
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim set to meet king in bid to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysia News,Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet with the king on Tuesday to prove he had parliamentary support needed to replace Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Anwar added a fr
Family of 5 travels on motorcycle in Malaysia, traffic police gives them a lift home, Malaysia News,A family travelling on a motorcycle in Selangor, Malaysia was recently pulled over by traffic police, but not for traffic offences. A couple, together with their three young children, were travelling
Malaysia's PM Muhyiddin denies cancer rumours amid power struggle, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The office of Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who is grappling with discontent in his ruling coalition, denied on Monday that he was undergoing treatment for cancer. Muhyiddin was declared
Malaysia sets up new 1MDB criminal taskforce, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has set up a special taskforce that will look into possible criminal conduct of individuals involved in the management of state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the prime minister's office said on Monda
Malaysian influencer disappointed with Malay men after kopitiam first dates, Malaysia News,While guys not having a romantic bone isn't a crime, too many unromantic dates can wear a lady down. One particular Malaysian influencer was tired of being let down over and over again after her past few
Malaysia's Top Glove reports death of worker due to Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp has reported that a worker died on Saturday (Dec 12) due to Covid-19, the first death since the outbreak at its dormitories and factories in October. The world’s largest glove ma
After backlash, Malaysia makes U-turn on licenses for social media videos, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A day after saying social media users would need to obtain a license before posting videos, Malaysia’s government abruptly abandoned the move, which critics said could have undermined freedom of e
Malaysia extends coronavirus movement curbs until Dec 31, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will continue with certain movement control restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus until Dec. 31, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday (Aug 28). Malaysia has seen a significant de
Instant karma? Johor Bahru city council officer takes down snatch thief with 'flying kick', Malaysia News,One moment, she was crossing the road. The next, her handbag was snatched away by a passing motorcyclist in Johor Bahru. However, the thief failed to make a getaway, falling off his ve
Serious monkey business at Malaysia school for macaques, Malaysia News,A pig-tailed macaque yanked at a coconut on a piece of string until it fell to the floor, a small victory for the simian student at a Malaysian school that trains monkeys to harvest fruit for farmers. Thousands of monkeys have be
Malaysia's new PM retains finance minister, senior figures in cabinet, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveiled his cabinet on Friday (Aug 20), re-appointing the finance minister and several others from the previous administration, in the hope of restor
Malaysia to host major summit of Muslim leaders, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will this week host a summit of Muslim leaders billed as a forum to look at the Islamic world's problems, but it will be closely watched for Middle East power plays and their stance on China's Uighur min
Orang utan numbers drop as much as 30 per cent in Malaysian palm oil estate forests, says WWF, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Orang utan populations in forest patches found in oil palm estates in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah fell as much as 30 per cent in 15 years, but the overall population o
Malaysia's new prime minister delays parliament session by 2 months, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's new prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has postponed the start of parliamentary proceedings by two months, the speaker said on Wednesday, amid opposition efforts to challenge his gover
Malaysia may send Rohingya detainees back out to sea, sources say, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR/BANGKOK – Malaysia is considering a plan to send nearly 300 Rohingya Muslim refugees detained after arriving on a damaged boat back out to sea once the ship has been fixed, two security sources told Reuters
Najib expects more 'conducive atmosphere' for 1MDB trial, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – On trial for corruption that includes the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fraud, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said on Wednesday that the fall of the government that o
Delivery driver captures rare scenes of empty KL streets during extended MCO, Malaysia News,Since Malaysia's government implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) more than two months ago on March 18, the entire nation has been on a partial lockdown and people's way of life have changed
Malaysia approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for booster dose, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has granted conditional approval for the Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech to be used as a booster shot, the health ministry said on Friday (Oct 8). The approval allows the vaccine t
Malaysia to go to polls on Nov 19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will hold a general election on Nov 19, its election commission said on Thursday (Oct 20), in a contest that the ruling graft-tainted party hopes would strengthen its hold on power. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved
Malaysia sends back over 300 containers of illicit plastic waste, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Tuesday it had sent 267 containers of illegal plastic waste back to their countries of origin since 2019, and was in the process of returning 81 more. Malaysia became the destination of ch
Malaysian police say 5 suspected Abu Sayyaf militants killed in raid, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police said on Tuesday (May 18) five suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf militant group were killed in a shootout in the state of Sabah on the Malaysian portion of Borneo, state news agency B
Mud-slinging, sabotage as Malaysia gears up for polls, Malaysia News,Vicious mud-slinging, allegations of voter fraud and sabotage have marred a hard-fought campaign for Malaysian elections on Wednesday, in which scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak will take on a heavyweight ex-leader. Najib&
Malaysian models flamed for posing on graves in Christian cemetery for bridal photoshoot, Malaysia News,A Malaysian bridal boutique is attracting backlash after they went a little too far off the beaten path for a recent photoshoot. The offending photos featuring models using actual gravestones as p
Court orders graft trial of Najib's wife Rosmah to proceed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian court on Thursday ordered Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, to enter a defence in a corruption trial linked to a multi-million dollar project approved while the ex-pr
80 Malaysian churches unite online to sing 'The Blessing' in 7 languages in viral video, Malaysia News,120 members from 80 Malaysian churches and Christian ministries across the country virtually joined together for a YouTube video last Friday (May 15) to sing a song of blessing for their
Netizens fangirl hard as hunky hawker in Malaysia turns Klang into simp city, Malaysia News,A plate of pork knuckle rice is good, but it can be better — some netizens may have found the perfect side dish to go with their meal. Photos of the owner of a newly opened stall in Klang, Malaysia, are makin
Malaysia defends coronavirus fake news law amid outcry, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s government on Friday (March 12) defended a new law aimed at tackling rampant fake news related to Covid-19 and an ongoing state of emergency, as critics warned it could be used to silence dissent and curt
Malaysia extends coronavirus lockdown by 2 weeks, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Tuesday (Feb 2) – Malaysia’s government on Tuesday extended a lockdown and broad movement restrictions by two weeks, as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with a surge in coronavirus infections that has pushed the cumulat
Umno says will not work with PM Muhyiddin in polls, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s biggest political party and key ruling coalition ally Umno on Sunday (March 28) said it will not cooperate with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance in the next national election, deepening conflict wit
Chinese shoppers snap up $20m worth of Mao Shan Wang durians in 50 minutes, Malaysia News,It took just 50 minutes and 48 seconds for shoppers to sweep 300,000 Mao Shan Wang durians weighing an estimated 60 tonnes, off the virtual shelves in online flash sales yesterday (Oct 5). The sales, which was
Five years on, five theories about MH370's disappearance, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, triggering the biggest hunt in aviation history. Only a few fragments of the jet have been found, all on
Singaporean man suffers pelvic fracture in North South Expressway collision in Malaysia, Malaysia News,PETALING JAYA – An overnight ride home from Malaysia turned horrific for a Singaporean man when the coach he was travelling in was knocked over by a cement mixer that apparently went out of control
US halts imports of Malaysia's Top Glove over suspected forced labour, Malaysia News,US Customs placed a detention order on imports of products made by subsidiaries of the world's largest medical glove maker, Malaysia's Top Glove Corporation on Wednesday, an action taken against firms
Malaysia ex-PM Najib's 1MDB graft trial resumes, Malaysia News,Toppled Malaysian leader Najib Razak returned to court for the second day of his high-profile corruption trial Monday, with the former premier accused of plundering large sums from a unit of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. The 65-year-o
Malaysia hopes for Asean consensus on Australian nuclear sub pact, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is hoping for a clear consensus among Southeast Asian nations on a new Indo-Pacific security partnership between Australia, the United States and Britain, its defence minister said on Tuesday (Oc
Malaysia PM appoints new deputy amid coalition infighting, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday (July 7) named defence minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob as his deputy, in a move that could ease tensions with a key ally in the ruling coalition. Muhyid
Kim Jong Nam murder probe slammed as 'shoddy' as trial in Malaysia resumes, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – The investigation into the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother was \”shoddy\” and \”lopsided\”, a Malaysian court heard on Wednesday (June 27) as the
Malaysia to train bumiputera to be more competitive rather than spoon-feed them: Mahathir, Malaysia News,Gone are the days of the government \”spoon-feeding\” the sons of the soil to ensure that they become more competitive and likely to succeed on their own, said Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahath
Verdict in first 1MDB case packs risk for Malaysian government, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Whichever way the verdict goes on Tuesday in the first 1MDB corruption trial of Malaysia’s former leader Najib Razak, the outcome will be fraught with risk for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, political sour
Malaysian ringgit hits 4-month low on market re-opening after Mahathir's shock election win, Malaysia News,The Malaysian ringgit fell to a four-month low on its first day of trade following Mahathir Mohamad's stunning win in the country's general election last week. The ringgit MYR= w
Malaysia's Mahathir quits his party after resigning as PM: Sources, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad has quit his Bersatu party after unexpectedly resigning as prime minister on Monday amid a power tussle, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. It
1MDB scandal: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib asks chief justice to recuse herself from appeal panel, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak on Tuesday (Aug 23) asked the chief justice to recuse herself from a panel presiding over his final appeal to set aside a corrupt
Malaysia palace hopes election commission to hold poll as soon as possible, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's king did not have a choice but to agree to the prime minister's request to return the mandate to the people, the palace said on Monday (Oct 10), after Ismail Sabri Yaakob dis
Malaysia Parliament supports lowering voting age to 18, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's Parliament yesterday backed lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, which would add millions of people to the electoral roll and was pushed by the country's reformist government. The change will
Malaysia sorry for Chinese New Year rooster ad cock-up, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has apologised after a government ad in Chinese-language newspapers featuring a picture of a barking rooster to mark the Year of the Dog sparked a flood of mockery. The full-page advert by the domestic trad
Malaysia to negotiate deferment of high-speed rail link with Singapore: Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will look to negotiate the deferment of a high-speed rail project with Singapore, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday (July 19). Mahathir said previously he would canc
Court to hear former Malaysian premier Najib's appeals on March 11-12, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia's Court of Appeal has set March 11 and 12 to hear four appeals by former prime minister Najib Razak over charges related to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Develo
Vietnamese woman in Kim Jong Nam murder case loses bid for release, Malaysia News,A Vietnamese woman charged with assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother lost her bid for immediate release Thursday as Malaysian authorities refused to drop a murder charge, days after her Indonesian
Malaysia to charge Top Glove over worker accommodations after Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Tuesday (Dec 1) it had opened an investigation and would take legal action against world's largest glove manufacturer, Top Glove Corp, after finding that the firm did n
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin says government will continue to function in emergency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Jan 12) the government will continue to function, after the king consented to his request by declaring a state of emergency to manag
'Your rider is preparing the food': Deliveryman makes roti canai himself after long wait at Malaysia eatery, Malaysia News,Frustrated after waiting too long to pick up an order, a Foodpanda delivery rider decided to step in and prepare the food himself at an eatery in Selangor, Malaysia. A
'Um, no': Johor politician roasted for claiming Singapore could be more developed with Umno in charge, Malaysia News,Which is the more developed nation, Malaysia or Singapore? The question has got several Malaysian politicians in a tizzy. Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party vice president Mohd Ama
Who is Malaysia's king and why is he picking the prime minister?, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is in the spotlight as he mulls his choice on who will be the country's next prime minister, after an election left no party with a majority in
Malaysian police detain busking couple 'abusing' baby, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Russian couple accused of violently swinging their four-month-old baby during a street performance to fund their world tour have been detained, Malaysian police said on Monday (Feb 4). The buskers, a 28-y
Baby and mother struck by falling durian in Pahang, Malaysia News,A woman was taking a stroll with her baby around their home in Jengka, Pahang when they were struck by nature's killer litter — a falling durian. Norfarahan Baharuddin was carrying her four-month-old son, Megat Muhammad Kays, on
Najib's Malaysia government used funds from central bank land deal to pay 1MDB dues: sources, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The government of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak used funds from a central bank deal to pay for some of the liabilities of beleaguered state fund 1Malaysia Dev
Tests do not show product conditions shown in circulated video of chrysanthemum tea: Yeo's, Malaysia News,Yeo's has responded to a Stomp query regarding a circulated video of a \”sticky\” substance claimed to be unsafe for consumption purportedly floating in its chrysanthemum tea packet drin
Malaysian PM Mahathir sends resignation letter to king, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has submitted a letter of resignation to Malaysia's king, his office said on Monday, amid talk of forming a new governing coalition. The fate of Malaysia's ruling coalition
1MDB scandal: Husband of Malaysian central bank's former governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz under investigation, Malaysia News,Malaysian police on Wednesday (March 3) said they were investigating the husband of the country’s former central bank head for allegedly receiving funds linked to 1MDB, a state
No mask no entry: Drunk maskless man beaten up for attempting to enter supermarket in Malaysia, Malaysia News,What's the price for walking around without a mask these days? An inebriated maskless man was beaten up after he tried to forcefully enter a supermarket in Sarawak, Malaysia, on Saturda
Coronavirus: Malaysia launches 10-year tourism plan after $32 billion loss in 2020, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Wednesday (Dec 23) launched a 10-year plan to restart its battered tourism sector, which is estimated to have lost more than RM100 billion (S$32.8 billion) this year due to th
MPH Bookstores chain is closing down multiple outlets across Malaysia, Malaysia News,MPH Bookstores has a long and storied history in Malaysia. What started out as a missionary printing press was later renamed Methodist Publishing House in 1906, a title which the company still carries today. After t
Malaysian woman ditches boyfriend after finding out he has only $16k in savings account, Malaysia News,In a rather blatant display of gold-digging, a Malaysian woman allegedly broke up with her boyfriend after finding out how much was in his savings account. According to a Feb 9 Facebook post by Asi
Malaysia says aviation firms may need 3 years to recover from Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Airlines in Malaysia could take three years to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, depending on the outbreak in the country and abroad, the transport ministry said. Transport Minister Wee Ka S
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 97, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalised for observation, his office said in a statement on Wednesday (Aug 31). \”Mahathir
Malaysian emergency services, volunteers rescue 21,000 from flooding, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Hard-pressed Malaysian emergency services, reinforced by civilian volunteers, on Sunday (Dec 19) rescued 21,000 people displaced by flooding from torrential rain in seven states, officials and voluntee
Norwegian diver found safe off Malaysia, search for 3 others missing continues, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR — A Norwegian woman who disappeared while diving off Malaysia's southeastern coast was found safe on Thursday (April 7), maritime officials said, as a search continued for three other miss
Working up a sweat: Woman in Malaysia sells her unwashed underwear online, Malaysia News,If you look hard enough, you can find pretty much anything online – from underwear and socks to… used underwear and socks. That’s right, according to Chinese media outlet Noodou, a woman in Malaysia has posted o
Malaysia says delivery of Thai-made AstraZeneca vaccines delayed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is expecting deliveries of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in Thailand to be delayed, its science minister said on Wednesday, among several countries to report a holdup with orders from
Country housing Jho Low refusing to cooperate, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, wanted over a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), is living in a country that has refused to cooperate on efforts to bring him back, Malaysia'
US delays returning more 1MDB funds to Malaysia, sources say, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The US Department of Justice has delayed the return to Malaysia of another US$240 million (S$332 million) of recovered money allegedly stolen from the 1MDB sovereign fund, two sources with direct knowledge of
Toddler in Malaysia dies after falling onto knife in freak accident, Malaysia News,IPOH – A two-year-old girl in Ipoh died after falling onto a kitchen knife that pierced her abdomen at her home on Sunday (Feb 17) morning, Bernama news agency reported. Nur Qhaisara Medina Supian was pronounced dead
Malaysia's health ministry calls for ban on Eid travel amid surge in Covid-19 cases, Malaysia News,Malaysia's health ministry has proposed retaining a ban on interstate travel throughout the Eid festive season, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday (April 15), as the number of Cov
Malaysia's ex-DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expected to face graft charges on Friday, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to be charged on Friday (Oct 19) over misappropriating funds from his family-owned welfare foundation Yayasan A
Malaysian court postpones caning of two women for lesbian sex, Malaysia News,A Malaysian religious court on Tuesday (Aug 28) postponed a caning sentence on two women convicted of having sex with each other, media reports said, amid an outcry from human rights activists. The lesbian, gay, bisexual an
Malaysia urges palm oil mills to resume production despite price drop, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities on Tuesday (June 28) called on palm oil millers to resume production and buy oil palm fruits from farmers, after a plunge in prices of the edible oil prompted some companies to h
Malaysian woman finds worm growing in her foot after beach vacation, Malaysia News,A Malaysian woman recently returned from a beach vacation in Port Dickson with a nasty souvenir – a worm growing in her foot. It turned out to be cutaneous larva migrans, which is an infection caused by hookworm larva
Malaysia plans to build island on strategic Singapore Strait rocks, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's prime minister said on Wednesday his government planned to develop some offshore rocks which were the subject of a territorial dispute with Singapore, days after he cancelled a big rail p
Football: Three held in Malaysia football match-fixing probe, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Two Malaysian football players and a bookmaker have been detained on suspicion of match-fixing after a shock loss in the country's second-tier league, an official said Thursday (Feb 15). The trio, who inc
Malaysia warns of rising numbers of Covid-19 deaths, cases among children, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian health authorities have raised concerns about a growing number of coronavirus deaths and serious cases involving children, after a surge in overall infections forced the South-east A
'If you don't have money, don't bring your parents': Diner and Singaporean relatives chided for ordering omelette in Melaka eatery, Malaysia News,Good food but served with a large side of bad attitude and degrading comments — that was the harsh treatment one Malaysian woman and h
Johor Prince says his prediction came true amid fears over Wuhan virus, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's crown prince of Johor on Sunday (Jan 26) criticised the government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, saying that what he had warned Malaysian voters about has now come true
Malaysian professor triggers backlash for saying women should 'act dumb' in order to attract a man, Malaysia News,A Malaysian professor has been lambasted for a video in which she states that women should \”dumb themselves down\” in order to attract a partner. Dr Muhaya Mohamad, who's a
Commuters stream to work as Malaysia lifts coronavirus curbs on movement, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Thousands of Malaysians joined the morning rush hour on Monday (May 4) as the government eased curbs on movement and businesses for the first time in six weeks, looking to restart an economy racked
Malaysia palace postpones meetings with allies of Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s national palace has postponed audiences with the king for allies of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, senior opposition leaders said on Wednesday, amid a fresh tussle for the country’s premiership
Pet owner seen dragging a dog on a leash while driving in Johor, gets called up for questioning, Malaysia News,It can be a dog's life at times and even more so for this poor animal which was being pulled alongside a car by the owner who evidently didn't want it inside the vehicle. A video
Malaysia to begin delayed 1MDB-linked graft trial of former PM Najib next week, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The corruption trial of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak on charges linked to a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB will start next week after a delay of nearly two mon
At 97, Malaysia's Mahathir vows one final fight against graft-tainted government, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – At age 97, veteran Malaysia leader Mahathir Mohamad said he was determined to fight one final election to oust a government he said was led by \”criminals\”, even if it could mean teamin
Tough task ahead for Malaysia's new PM Ismail Sabri amid crises, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 – Malaysia's new prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, will have to draw on his experience of more than a decade in governance as he takes the reins of a country beset by political turmoil, r
Malaysian DJ Leng Yein posts photos of bloodied self on FB, accuses ex-boyfriend of abuse over past 2 years, Malaysia News,On Friday (March 23), celebrity DJ Leng Yein uploaded a distressing post on her Facebook page, accusing her ex-boyfriend of abuse that had spanned the last two years. Photos sho
Even US$3 billion not enough to settle 1MDB case with Goldman, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s new government would not be willing to accept even compensation of $3 billion (S$4.19 billion) from Goldman Sachs in a settlement over the 1MDB scandal, the finance minister told Reuters, ruling ou
Mahathir defends Malaysian anti-graft agency's move to release Najib recordings, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has defended the country's anti-corruption agency's decision last week to release audio recordings of former prime minister Najib Razak a
Kelantan's sultan and Russian wife have first child, a boy, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The wife of the sultan of Malaysia's Kelantan state has announced the birth of their first child, a boy. The son, Tengku Ismail Leon Petra, was born on May 21 to Sultan Muhammad V, or his full name Ten
Woman in Johor nearly raped after mistaking attacker's car for her Grab ride, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Malaysian police have caught a man for sexually attacking a woman in Johor who got into his car after wrongly thinking it was the Grab ride she booked. The incident took place late on Monday
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib starts appeal against 1MDB-linked conviction, jail sentence, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Court of Appeal on Monday (April 5) will begin hearing a bid by former prime minister Najib Razak to set aside his conviction on corruption charges in a case linked to a m
Malaysia agrees to cost increase in China-backed East Coast Rail Link, taking longer route, Malaysia News,Malaysia said on Monday (March 5) that it had accepted an increase of nearly 14 per cent in the estimated construction cost for the proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), part of China’s Belt and
Islamic preacher Zakir Naik apologises to Malaysians for racial remarks, Malaysia News,Controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik apologised on Tuesday for making racially sensitive remarks in Malaysia, a day after he was questioned by police for hours over the comments. Naik, who faces charge
Goodbye to Birkins; Malaysia's former first lady could join husband Najib in jail, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Rosmah Mansor, the former first lady of Malaysia, amassed hundreds of expensive Hermes Birkin handbags and diamond jewellery when her husband Najib Razak was prime minister. Now, Rosm
Malaysian critic slammed for 60 kg fashion show comment , Malaysia News,Kuala Lumpur – A Malaysian fashion critic sparked uproar Wednesday after saying people weighing over 60kg should not attend fashion shows as other guests would find it uncomfortable to sit next to their supposedly bulky bodies.
17,000 households in Kulai go dry after ammonia pollution in Johor river; PUB also stops treatment of water at Johor plant, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – High-level of ammonia pollution in Johor's Sungai Sayong, which has disrupted water supply to about 17,000 households in Kulai, has also forced S
Cap Kipas Udang founder and soy sauce icon Datuk Lambak Mohamed passes away at 100, Malaysia News,Datuk Lambak Mohamed, the man behind Habhal's famous line of soy sauce has passed away at the age of 100. The revered founder of Cap Kipas Udang, an internationally recognised brand for soya sauce,
Woman living in Singapore 'delivers' herself to mum in Kedah as Hari Raya surprise, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – She met her husband on Instagram in 2019, got engaged and moved to Singapore to get married a year later. Nearly two years on, Malaysian Siti Nasuha Abdullah's surprise reunio
Russian ex-beauty queen posts photos of son, but does not address divorce with Sultan of Kelantan, Malaysia News,Former Russian beauty queen Oksana Voevodina, whose split with Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan was recently confirmed, marked their son turning two months old with an Instagram post on Mond
Mahathir says Uighurs released because they did nothing wrong, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia freed 11 ethnic Uighur Muslims who fled to the Southeast Asian nation after a Thai jailbreak last year because they did nothing wrong there, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Sarawak fishermen net rare gigantic stingray weighing 280kg, Malaysia News,Four local fishermen at the Sungai Lundu estuary in Sarawak netted a rare specimen on Thursday evening when an enormous freshwater stingray was raised in one of the nets they laid in the river earlier in the morning. The stin
Malaysian shelter rescues 120 cats and dogs from floods, Malaysia News,KAJANG – Volunteers at a animal shelter in one of areas worst-hit by floods in Malaysia staged an eleventh-hour rescue of 120 cats and dogs in lorries as waters rose around its premises. More than 60,000 people have been displace
Why am I charged SST if I am a consumer, asks Najib, Malaysia News,PETALING JAYA – Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has hit out at Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng's remarks dismissing concerns over the Sales and Service Tax (SST) charged at a shop selling steamed buns or \”pau\”. In
Goldman Sachs executives in Malaysia to discuss 1MDB: Finance minister, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Executives from US investment bank Goldman Sachs would resume negotiations with the Malaysian government this week over the recovery of assets lost in the scandal at sovereign fund 1MDB, Finance Mini
US downgrades Malaysia's air safety rating, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR/WASHINGTON – The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday downgraded Malaysia's air safety rating, restricting the country's airlines from adding new flights to the United States. The FAA's safety ra
Biden likely to improve ties with Asia, end 'silly trade war': Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – After four years of dealing with US President Donald Trump, Asia can expect President-elect Joe Biden to improve ties with traditionally supportive nations and end a “silly trade war” with
Defying court order, Malaysia deports more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia sent more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals back to their strife-torn homeland on Tuesday (Feb 23) despite a court order to halt the deportation, a move rights groups said could endanger the dep
Once again, Malaysia's Anwar bids to become prime minister, Malaysia News,MALAYSIA – After two decades as opposition leader, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim was poised to finally become prime minister in 2020. But his alliance collapsed from infighting, leaving him as far away as ever from the to
Malaysia recovers $459mil of 1MDB fraud money: PM's office, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has recovered RM1.4 billion (S$459 million) of funds allegedly stolen from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad, and identified another RM6.9 billion for recovery, the prime minister's offi
School van runs over and kills 5-year-old girl in JB, Malaysia News,A five-year-old girl was killed after she was run over by a school van right after alighting in front of her grandmother's house in Johor Bahru. Janiss Yeoh Zi Xuan died of severe head injuries in the accident which occurred on
Malaysia PM orders 'total lockdown' amid Covid-19 surge, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday announced a nationwide “total lockdown” starting in June as coronavirus infections in the country surged to record levels. Muhyiddin said the stricter l
Malaysia's Najib expected to call election on Friday, minister says, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to announce the dissolution of parliament on Friday, a government minister said, paving way for what is expected to be the toughest ever general ele
Former Malaysia PM Najib sentenced to 12 years jail, fined $68m for abuse of power, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia's former leader, Najib Razak, was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 12 years in jail on Tuesday in the first trial over a multi-billion-dollar scandal at
Malaysia court to deliver decision on Najib appeals on April 10, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia's Federal Court will deliver its decision on former prime minister Najib Razak's appeals in his SRC International corruption case next Wednesday (April 10). The appeals largely relate to pro
Elderly man orders dinner for 8 but dines alone in Malaysia restaurant, Malaysia News,For some, having dinner with the family can be viewed as repetitive, unremarkable or even a chore at times. However, this Malaysian man did not seem to take it for granted after he was seen having a 'family me
Malaysia detains Cambodian opposition leader Mu Sochua, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has detained the deputy leader of Cambodia’s banned opposition party, Ms Mu Sochua, an official said on Thursday (Nov 7), after Phnom Penh sought her arrest on grounds that she and other self-exiled opposit
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewellery, Malaysia News,LANGKAWI – Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says he shouldn't be blamed for the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing about money from the state fund a
AirAsia chief apologises for video in support of Malaysia's Najib, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes apologised on Sunday for endorsing Najib Razak ahead of Malaysia's general election, saying he had done so to appease the office of the then prime minister who event
Badminton world no. 1 Kento Momota injured in Malaysian car crash, driver killed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Badminton world No. 1 Kento Momota has been injured in a car accident in Malaysia, with the driver of the vehicle killed in the crash. The pre-dawn vehicle collision took place along the Ma
Malaysia election 2022: Former PM Mahathir loses seat in Langkawi, his first electoral defeat since 1969, Malaysia News,KANGAR, Perlis – Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad lost his seat in Parliament after residents of Langkawi on Saturday voted to put Barisan Nasional (BN) back in control of
Malaysia's Prasarana to lodge graft report over Saudi project losses, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prasarana Malaysia on Thursday (Feb 4) said it will lodge reports with the country's anti-graft agency and companies commission over losses incurred during their involvement in Saudi Arabia&#
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir admitted to hospital, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has been admitted to a hospital and will be undergoing a full medical check up, the hospital said on Thursday (Dec 16). \”He shall be undergoing a full med
Parents of girl found in Malaysia jungle say case has 'criminal element', Malaysia News,DUBLIN – The parents of a Franco-Irish teenager whose body was found in the Malaysian jungle said they believe there was a \”criminal element\” to her disappearance, which police classified as a missing-p
Look ma, no hands: Malaysian police probing Singaporean couple who drove their Tesla on autopilot to Penang, Malaysia News,If you intend to drive your sleek, new Tesla vehicle into Malaysia, think twice before engaging the autopilot system and going hands-free. A Singaporean couple who recently docu
Malaysia's Anwar walks free after royal pardon, meets Mahathir, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Jailed Malaysian reformist Anwar Ibrahim was granted a full pardon on Wednesday and walked free from a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, capping dramatic changes in the Southeast Asian country since the governm
PM Muhyiddin's Bersatu coalition hit by defections to Mahathir Mohamad's new party, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's coalition has been roiled by senior figures jumping ship to a new Malay-based party announced on Friday (Aug 7) by former premier Mahathir
'NASA scholarship': Malaysian student claims that he was scammed, Malaysia News,When one receives good news, it's only natural to want to share it with everybody. Especially when the news involves an astounding personal achievement like winning a prestigious scholarship from the Natio
Malaysian woman finds a second wife for her husband during pregnancy, Malaysia News,It has been documented in plays, music and novels how human beings are often prone to sexual jealousy, thus unwilling to enter polygamous relationships. Yet, a woman from Malaysia has done the unthinkable: She looked
2 opposition MPs pledge support for Malaysia PM Muhyiddin, restoring majority, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Two opposition lawmakers have left Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and pledged support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, raising speculation that more defections will take place as Malaysia
HDB flats in JB? Not so far-fetched as Johor looks at modelling Singapore's HDB to develop public housing, Malaysia News,Would we be seeing a Pasir Ris or perhaps a Toa Payoh HDB-style estate in Johor soon? That may well happen if Johor's development of affordable public housing goes accor
US looking to sell two 1MDB condos, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR: US prosecutors are seeking to sell two luxury condominiums in New York City linked to fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, court documents showed, the latest effort to recover money allegedly stolen from Malaysia's state fund 1 Malaysi
69% of voters approve of Malaysian Prime Minister: Poll, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been rated highly by voters, according to a poll published yesterday, on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and greater representation of the ethnic Malay maj
Australia 'complicit' in Malaysia corruption: Anwar, Malaysia News,SYDNEY – Leading Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim claimed Friday (Jun 1) that Australia was complicit in alleged corruption by the former government as he called on Canberra to send home a policeman implicated in a murder
Malaysia's PM Mahathir considering selling stakes in Petronas to Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia News,Malaysia is considering selling stakes in energy giant Petronas to two of its 13 states where the company's oil and gas fields are, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad told Reuters, in a bid to ra
Malaysia to work with UNICEF on polio vaccination in Sabah state, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health authorities on Sunday said they are working with UNICEF to bring polio vaccines to the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, where the country's first polio case in nearly three d
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 97, discharged from hospital after Covid-19 treatment, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from hospital on Sunday after being admitted for Covid-19, his office said in a statement. The 97-year-old, who served for more
Johor planning to build $4.9m covered walkway along Causeway, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor is looking to build a 1.2km walkway on the Causeway for those travelling between the state and Singapore. Johor Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee chairman Mohd Solihan Badri said th
Johor Crown Prince claims he and Sultan under surveillance of Malaysian government, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has alleged he and his father, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, are under surveillance by Malaysia's government, using covert intelligence
More than 200 injured when two LRT trains collide in KL, Malaysia News,More than 200 people were injured in Malaysia on Monday when two metro light rail trains collided in an underground tunnel close to the Petronas Twin Towers in the capital Kuala Lumpur, officials said. The incident occurred at ar
Malaysia says it won't compromise on demands for Myanmar progress, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia does not want Myanmar's junta chief to attend an upcoming Southeast Asian leaders' summit if he fails to honour his commitment to a peace plan, its foreign minister said on Friday
Malaysian woman buys Lamborghini for hubby as his life will be 'confined' after she gives birth, Malaysia News,In an epic move to pre-reward her spouse, a pregnant woman in Malaysia bought a RM2 million (S$650,000) Lamborghini for her husband in anticipation of his “sleepless nights” once
Music and massage: Malaysian farmers attempt to grow prized Japanese muskmelons, Malaysia News,After more than a decade of experimenting, a trio of Malaysian farmers say they have found the right concoction of nutrients and treatments to successfully grow Japanese muskmelons, one of the world's
8 Malaysian former spies under probe for graft, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A group of former agents from Malaysia's foreign intelligence agency, including its chief, are being investigated for alleged misappropriation of government funds, a senior Malaysian anti-graft official said on Thursda
Australia's Lynas to provide Malaysia with more info to resume radioactive waste disposal assessment, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths Limited is working to provide more information requested by Malaysian authorities to resume an assessment of its application to b
Singaporean arrested for drunk driving in Johor Bahru, Malaysia News,A Singaporean man was arrested for drink driving in Johor Bahru yesterday (April 21). The North Johor Bahru District Police posted on Facebook today (April 22) that they arrested two men, one a Singaporean, in a police operation ye
Malaysian cabinet backs PM amid coalition infighting, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian cabinet ministers on Wednesday (July 14) unanimously pledged their support for Muhyiddin Yassin to continue as prime minister, amid a new round of political uncertainty after the premier lost the backing of
First class service: AirAsia so impressed by this banquet waiter, it wants him on its crew , Malaysia News,Dream jobs don't usually fall from the sky, but there might be an exception for this young man. Izz Ahmad Danial was recently offered the opportunity to become an air steward with Malaysia
Malaysia election: Race is on for Anwar and Muhyiddin to form government, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia prime minister hopefuls Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin have wasted no time in their bids to beef up their ranks after their coalitions ended up neck and neck in Saturday’s vote. On pap
Malaysia to implement vehicle entry permit for foreign vehicles entering from Singapore from October, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will enforce mandatory registration for foreign vehicles entering from Singapore from October, the government announced on Thursday (April 25). The long-debated
Malaysia's opposition, key ally reject PM's offer for bipartisan support, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's opposition parties and a key ally have rejected a plea for support from embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in exchange for political and electoral reforms, urging h
Lucky climbers see snowfall on Mount Kinabalu for first time in 29 years, Malaysia News,Climbers who made it near the peak of Mount Kinabalu on Monday (Feb 28) morning were not just rewarded with a magnificent view of Borneo, Malaysia, and its surrounding areas. They were also treated to a rare si
Malaysia's top two judges resign amid purge of top officials, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's two most senior judges have resigned from their posts, as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government purges top officials seen close to the previous administration. The list of top
China offered to nearly halve cost of Malaysia's $20b rail project, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – China offered to nearly halve the cost of a US$20 billion (S$27 billion) rail project to save the centrepiece of its infrastructure push in South-east Asia, two sources said on Thursday (Jan 31), bu
Malaysia police to summon Anwar over list of backers of PM bid, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s police said on Monday they have asked opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to give a statement after they received complaints about names of lawmakers appearing in news media reportedly backing his cla
Behind 4 walls: This Malaysian woman has already been social distancing for years before the pandemic, Malaysia News,For the past four years, she has spent her days within the four walls of her home, with her four cats for company. Juno (not her real name) refers to herself as a hikikomori, the Japa
'I love Malaysia Airlines, but we can't afford it': Mahathir says national carrier may be sold, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has received interest from some local and foreign firms to buy national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednes
Malaysia's weakening ringgit not reflecting state of economy, central bank governor says, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The weakening Malaysian ringgit, which is at its lowest since 1998, was not a reflection of the state of the nation's economy, its central bank governor said on Monday. Ba
Malaysia Covid-19 panel recommends full border reopening in March, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's coronavirus recovery council on Tuesday (Feb 8) said it has recommended a full reopening of borders as early as March 1 without mandatory quarantine for travellers, as part of plans to acc
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir says next election 'last chance to clean up the country', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Sunday (Dec 12) that the next general election will be the \”last chance to clean up the country,\” as he accused the c
Lee Chong Wei 'recovering positively' from cancer treatment, Malaysia News,Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian badminton ace Lee Chong Wei is \”recovering positively\” from his treatment in Taiwan for nose cancer, a sports official said Friday. But Norza Zakaria, Badminton Association of Malaysia presi
Malaysia's attorney general vows action against wrongdoers in 1MDB case, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's new attorney-general Tommy Thomas said on Wednesday that his first priority would be to institute criminal and civil action against \”alleged wrongdoers\” in the graft scandal at
Malaysian woman takes 18 days of leave in over a month for 'pimples, itchy hair and headaches', Malaysia News,What excuses do you think should be allowed for taking leave from work? For Wilson Kek, the boss of fast food stall Aki Onigiri in Malaysia, dealing with workers taking time off is
Mahathir says some Malaysia state-owned entities may be listed, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia may list certain state-owned entities to cut government debt and liabilities, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday (March 19) as it seeks new revenue sources to boost its fiscal position.
