Malaysia probing leak of classified Chinese note over South China Sea
Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is investigating the leak of a classified document China sent to its embassy in Beijing in February…
Malaysia probing leak of classified Chinese note over South China Sea | South China Sea News
Move follows publication of leaked document warning Malaysia off oil drilling by Philippine media outlet.Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is investigating the…
Swiss court convicts two executives of embezzling $1.8bn from 1MDB | Corruption News
Court sentences PetroSaudi executives to six and seven years in Malaysia investment fund fraud case.The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has convicted two executives from an…
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over monarchy comments | Courts News
The now opposition leader is accused of insulting the previous king during an election campaign rally earlier this month.Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who…
British rock band 1975 sued over Matty Healy’s 2023 same-sex kiss onstage at festival in Malaysia
British rock band 1975 lead singer Matt Healy (seen in Portugal in July 2016) has been sued in a British court by event organizers in…
Malaysia PM Anwar slams Meta after Facebook removes post on Hamas’s Haniyeh | Social Media News
Malaysian prime minister accuses US-based social media platform of ‘cowardice’ and acting on behalf of Israel.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has accused Meta of “cowardice”…
Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians | Politics News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – It’s members of the United States Congress one day, a Hollywood star or wealthy donors another, all carrying the same message…
Bankers Chase More M&A in Malaysia as Deal Volume Nearly Doubles
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessIn a tough year for dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific, Malaysia is proving to be a bright spot.Author of the article:Bloomberg NewsElffie Chew…
Malaysia is building malls like crazy – but shoppers aren’t coming | Business and Economy
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia – Looking from behind his counter on a recent Saturday afternoon, computer shop owner Goh Sook Lam surveyed the empty corridors of…
Gas leak at Malaysia’s main international airport sickens 39 | News
Authorities say leak traced to abandoned skid tank at aircraft engineering facility. A gas leak at Malaysia’s main international airport has left 39 people ill,…
Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve corruption sentence in house arrest | Corruption News
Jailed former leader claimed the Malaysian king issued a royal order authorising his transfer to house arrest. A court in Malaysia has dismissed a bid…
World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific | Military News
Hawaii, United States – In an era of increased tension and growing competition between China and the United States and its allies, the US Pacific…
The ‘impossible’ life of Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees | Rohingya News
Amin thinks it was about a month before they arrived in Malaysian waters. It was the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Malaysia had…
Malaysia to join BRICS, China’s Xi an ‘outstanding leader’, Anwar says | Business and Economy
Malaysian leader criticises ‘Western narrative’ around Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel. Malaysia is planning to join the BRICS grouping of emerging economies, the Southeast…
Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says | Corruption
US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians. Malaysia has been handed back $156m in…
Malaysia’s Mahathir denies corruption, says most of his money ‘now gone’ | Corruption
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has denied engaging in corruption, saying he earned his money from his salary during his decades-long political career and…
Google announces $2bn investment in Malaysia, as gov’t hails 26,500 jobs | Technology
Tech giant says investment in Southeast Asian country will ‘pave the way for delivering the transformative power of AI’. Google has announced that it will…
Papuans head to Indonesian court to protect forests from palm oil | Indigenous Rights News
Indigenous activists from the Indonesian province of West Papua have held traditional ceremonies outside the country’s Supreme Court in Jakarta calling for their traditional land…
Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists | Music News
Singapore – A popular South Korean DJ ‘monk’, known for donning a cleric’s robes and combining electronic dance music with Buddhist mantras, is stirring controversy…
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle | Refugees News
Unlike the excitement felt by many women when they find out they are expecting a baby, Hanna* was filled with fear when she realised she…