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Malaysia plans to end life sentencing in slew of prison reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to do away with life imprisonment and drop capital punishment for six offenses, as the new government seeks to reform the Southeast Asian nation’s criminal justice system.

Bangkok Post

Jubilation as ‘Pride of Malaysia’ Yeoh Wins First Oscar

Family and friends of Malaysia's Michelle Yeoh responded with screams, jubilation and pride on Monday at her winning the Academy Award for best lead actress, Asia's first ever winner in the category. There were ecstatic roars and fist-pumps as her triumph was announced at an Oscars viewing party in Malaysia's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Malaysian ex-PM arrested on graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested on Thursday after Malaysian anti-graft authorities questioned him for alleged misuse of public funds meant to fight Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

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Malaysian court clears ex-PM of tampering

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court on Friday acquitted jailed former prime minister Najib Razak of audit tampering in one of the many cases he faces over a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Bangkok Post

Tesla to import EVs into Malaysia, set up charging network

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia approved Tesla Inc's application to import battery electric vehicles (EVs) into the Southeast Asian nation, according to the Trade Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian Foreign Minister: We Want to Take Part in Saudi Initiatives

Saudi Arabia is a vital partner for Malaysia, which is looking forward to working closely with the Kingdom in various fields, confirmed Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abd Kadir. Kadir’s remark comes at a time when Kuala Lumpur seeks to expand strategic coordination and defense, technological and industrial cooperation with Riyadh.…

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Southeast Asia lags in EVs. Can it catch up?

KUALA LUMPUR: For self-confessed tech geek and adrenaline junkie Farhan Abdul Rahim, becoming one of the first Malaysians to own an electric car in 2020 was a no-brainer - but he did not simply stop there.

Bangkok Post

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Activists decry Malaysian ban on LGBT books

KUALA LUMPUR: Activists in Malaysia have criticised a government decision to ban three books for allegedly promoting “LGBTQ lifestyles”, saying it would further erode gay and transgender rights.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia faces 'inconvenient truth' on clean energy goals

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Chuan Zhen Ko's passion for clean energy and climate change was first ignited by his university lecturers and watching the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth", starring former US Vice-President Al Gore.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian graftbusters freeze opposition party’s accounts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian anti-graft authorities have frozen the bank accounts of an opposition party led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin amid an investigation that the pro-Malay group said was an attempt to destroy its credibility.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia condemns desecration of Quran in Netherlands, Sweden

Government says it is ‘appalled’ that Islamophobic acts had been repeated within days in the two European countries.

Al Jazeera

Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition

World-beating Malaysian troupes are drawing dancers from all ethnicities and innovating routines to wow audiences.

Al Jazeera

A new start after 60: ‘I was such a chicken – until I spent seven weeks travelling alone’

When Nooraini Mydin was approaching her 60th birthday, she was determined to pursue her dreams. So, despite her fears of loneliness, she boarded a train, bound for Kuala Lumpur

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty pair loses in semifinals

KUALA LUMPUR: Commonwealth Games champion Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's impressive run ended with a semifinal finish after they went down in three games to China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the Malaysia Open Super 1000 tournament on Saturday.

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Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy Crashes Out In Quarterfinals, Loses To Kodai Naraoka

Indian ace shuttler HS Prannoy crashed out of the Malaysian Open after suffering a defeat to Japan's Kodai Naraoka at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Read on for details:

The Times of India

Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy loses in quarterfinals

KUALA LUMPUR: India's HS Prannoy went down fighting to world number 7 Japanese Kodai Naraoka in a gruelling three-game quarterfinals at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Friday.

The Times of India

HS Prannoy enters quarter-finals of Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy dished out another splendid show to progress to the men's singles quarter-finals with a thrilling win over Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo in the Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament on Thursday.

The Times of India

Treesa-Gayatri lose in pre-quarterfinals at Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought hard before going down in three games to Bulgaria's Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva in the women's doubles pre-quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open here on Thursday.

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Malaysia Open: Prannoy rallies to down Lakshya; Sindhu exits early

HS Prannoy continued his splendid run as he rallied to beat Lakshya Sen 22-24, 21-12, 21-18 while PV Sindhu suffered a 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 first round loss to Carolina Marin at the $125,000 Malaysia Open Super-1000 tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Malaysia Open: Gayatri-Treesa bring some cheer to India

Young shuttlers Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were the lone bright spots for India on the first day of the Malaysia Open BWF Super-1000 tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Malaysia Open: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth make first round exits

KUALA LUMPUR: Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth's woeful run continued as they suffered first-round exits from the season-opening Malaysia Open on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Sindhu faces Marin test on return to court

HYDERABAD: After a strong show in 2022, Indian shuttlers begin the new season with the Malaysia Open Super-1000 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Sindhu returns from injury as Indian shuttlers look to shine in Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: PV Sindhu will face a tough test on her return from a five-month injury lay-off as top Indian shuttlers, including HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, will aim to start the year on a positive note at the Malaysia Open from Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia edge Thailand in first AFF semi-final

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand will have an uphill climb in the second leg of their Asean Football Federation (AFF) semi-final after a 1-0 away loss to Malaysia on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand target result at Malaysia in AFF Cup

Defending champions Thailand have vowed to attack Malaysia and silence the home crowd at Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil National Stadium in the semi-final first leg of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup tonight.

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