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The Latest Breaking News from KUALA LUMPUR

‘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

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…

The National (Scotland)

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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…

The Independent UK

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Reuters

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia vows to protect sea rights

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a part of the sea that Beijing also claims.

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Peace pact still on track despite BRN's no-show

Thailand will continue its policy of negotiating for peace in southern Thailand despite expressing frustration that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) did not show up at the last scheduled negotiations in Kuala Lumpur.

Bangkok Post

Peace talks still on track despite BRN no-show

Bangkok Post

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court on Friday dismissed a bid by jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, ending Najib's judicial efforts to challenge the guilty verdict.

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Malaysia’s Anwar faces balancing act on first China trip

Malaysian leader expected to navigate between deepening economic ties and tackling differences in talks with Xi Jinping.

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AirAsia Just Dropped Direct Flights From Gold Coast To Kuala Lumpur You Could Score Free Tix

The direct flights will be available on the 1st of April, and to kick things off AirAsia is slashing 20% off on all seats on all flights.

Daily Mirror

David Beckham inspired Jamie Clarke - now England Deaf's captain is making his own history

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Clarke, 33, is captain of England’s deaf team and they begin their preparations for September’s World Cup in Kuala Lumpur with a friendly against Germany at Telford United on Friday night

Bangkok Post

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Bangkok Post

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

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.

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