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…
‘Lone wolf’ or JI?: Jemaah Islamiyah confusion after Malaysia attack | Politics News
Medan, Indonesia – Malaysia has been the target of a rare deadly attack after a man armed with a machete struck a police station in…
Two officers killed in suspected JI attack on Malaysian police station | Police News
The incident took place in the southern state of Johor in the early hours of Friday morning. Two police officers have been killed and one…
KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott | Business and Economy
Franchise operator cites ‘challenging economic conditions’ amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel. KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed some outlets in the country…
Microsoft announces $2.2bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia | Technology
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people. Microsoft will invest $2.2bn in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in…
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir faces anticorruption probe | Corruption News
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief says former leader ‘among those being investigated’. Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated in connection with a corruption…
Two military helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia | Military
NewsFeedTwo Malaysian navy helicopters have collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members on board.Published On 23…
Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat | Climate Crisis News
Redang Island, Malaysia – Under a full moon, a bulbous creature emerges from the South China Sea onto a quiet beach on the Malaysian island…
US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia | Economy
Medan, Indonesia – When Michelle Tew, the owner of Malaysia-based food company Homiah, received a cease and desist letter from American-Korean celebrity chef David Chang…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr | Fashion Industry News
Medan, Indonesia – On any given day, Exanti, a beauty consultant for Indonesian cosmetics brand Wardah, wears what she calls a “full face” of makeup,…
Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day | Gaza News
Tens of thousands of people across the world have staged rallies to mark Al-Quds Day (or simply, Quds Day), an international day expressing support for…
Malaysia store attacked over ‘Allah’ socks | Religion News
The KK Super Mart chain apologised after photos of the socks on sale caused widespread anger among Muslims. A convenience store chain in Malaysia that…
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths | Tourism News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Entrepreneur Jehan Abu Bakar is fuming that she will soon have to pay more in airport fees whenever she flies from…
Malaysian retailer and supplier charged for selling ‘Allah’ socks | Religion News
Sale of socks during the holy month of Ramadan prompted outrage among Muslims who regard the product as insulting. A Malaysian court has handed down…
‘Insane’: Xi’s call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing’s story stirs anger | Politics News
In late February, 59-year-old Phillip Chan Man Ping became the first person in Singapore to be officially designated a “politically significant person”. The city-state’s authorities…
Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost | Economy News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns. Malaysia has turned down an offer to host…
Malaysia sees Chinese tourist boom in the offing after pandemic slump | Tourism
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Chinese tourists are returning to Malaysia en masse after the COVID-19 pandemic slump, industry figures say, amid expectations arrivals could reach…