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World Cup triumph and Dronacharya award will be the crowning glory for Indian men’s junior hockey coach C.R Kumar

Kumar masterminded the Indian junior men’s team triumph in the Asia Cup in Salalah (Oman) recently and is all set to be the head coach of the side for the junior men’s World Cup to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 5 to 16 this year.

The Hindu

Malaysia seeks Interpol help to track US comedian over MH370 joke

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will on Wednesday ask Interpol to help track down a US comedian, local media reported, after her joke about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 sparked fury and even an apology from Singapore.

Bangkok Post

Bye Singapore, hello Malaysia: Expats chase cheaper living costs

Lower living costs in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh are attracting some expats away from Singapore.

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Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's maritime authorities on Monday said cannon shells believed to be from World War Two have been found on a China-registered bulk carrier ship detained at the weekend for anchoring in its waters without permission.

Bangkok Post

Thai duo back in winners' circle

Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their first title of the year at the US$420,000 (approx 14,600,000 baht) BWF Malaysia Masters 2023 in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia Masters badminton | Prannoy claims maiden BWF World Tour title

India’s HS Prannoy secured his maiden BWF World Tour title with a gritty three-game win over China’s Weng Hong Yang in the men’s singles finals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.

The Hindu

Mixed duo Dechapol and Sapsiree earn shot at Malaysia Masters title

Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai will vie for their first title of the year at the BWF Malaysia Masters 2023 in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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Malaysia Masters 2023: HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu advance to semifinals; Kidambi Srikanth crashes out

P.V. Sindhu advanced to the semifinals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament with a hard-fought win over Yi Man Zhang of China in the women’s singles in Kuala Lumpur May 26, 2023

The Hindu

Malaysia signs $2.3bn in defence deals at biennial fair

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's defence ministry on Thursday said it had signed agreements worth 10.1 billion ringgit (US$2.28 billion) at this year's biennial Langkawi Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition, including several new asset procurements.

Bangkok Post

Olympian says 'toxic' culture in Malaysian swimming

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - A former Olympian says there is a "toxic and negative" team culture in Malaysian swimming, following a poor showing at the Southeast Asian Games.

AFP

‘Books need time’: Tan Twan Eng’s new novel opens door on history

Malaysian Booker-listed novelist publishes his first book in 10 years; a tale of love and betrayal in colonial Malaya.

Al Jazeera

Welsh Olympic and Commonwealth Games shot-putter dies

Shaun Pickering won bronze at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur

Wales Online

Three crew missing after oil tanker fire off Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysian rescuers on Tuesday were searching for three missing crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire off the country's southern coast.

AFP

Alastair Forsyth recalls maiden Tour win after 25 years as a pro

There’s a queer old difference between Paisley and Kuala Lumpur. Then again, the stifling heat and humidity of the dancefloor at Vienna’s…

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Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s energy needs face Chinese pushback in South China Sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has insisted gas and oil exploration will continue despite objections by Beijing.

Reuters

Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr as COVID fears recede

Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in large groups to usher in the Eid al-Fitr festival on Saturday, relieved to be able to celebrate freely after the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of a changing Earth, as seen from above

Charred, drained or swamped, built up, dug out or taken apart, blue or green or turned to dust: this is the Earth as seen from above. As the world commemorates Earth Day on Saturday, the footprints of human activity are visible across the planet’s surface. The relationship between people and…

Bangkok Post

Malaysia slams ‘unjust’ EU deforestation law

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc.

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Malaysia probes abuse of migrant workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has launched an investigation to uncover how hundreds of migrant workers arrived from South Asia without jobs, despite having paid steep fees to get employment, officials and rights groups said.

Reuters

Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste

Malaysian volunteers are tackling food waste during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan by collecting unsold food from vendors and distributing it to low-income households.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars draw crowds, but some tighten belts

The nightly markets are popular with Muslims and non-Muslims alike but there are concerns of food going to waste.

The Independent UK

Watch as Michelle Yeoh meets fans in Kuala Lumpur after Oscars win

Watch as actor Michelle Yeoh meets fans in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday after winning an Oscar at last month’s star-studded ceremony.

AFP

Michelle Yeoh urges women to resist being 'put in a box'

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh spoke up on Tuesday for diversity and women's empowerment in the entertainment industry, telling reporters in Kuala Lumpur "we should never allow somebody to put us in a box".

Al Jazeera

The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more

The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia-China industrial park continues to boost east coast development, says Malaysian official

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) has remained a key economic driver along Malaysia's east coast a decade after its launch, boosting industrial output and job creation, said an official overseeing the region's development.

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