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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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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.

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Peace talks still on track despite BRN no-show

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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.

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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

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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).

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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:

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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.

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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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Malaysia looks to China to grow EV sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to draw greater investment from Chinese companies to develop its electric vehicle (EV) sector to build up the infrastructure to enable wider adoption of EVs, a Malaysian official said.

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