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Malaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story

The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets.

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Matty Healy is not a ‘white saviour’ for showing solidarity with Malaysia’s LGBTQ+ people

The Kuala Lumpur regime will be delighted that the focus is on the 1975, rather than the human rights abuses the band condemned, says activist Peter Tatchell

The Guardian - UK

Malaysian Fans Welcome Tesla's Official Launch In The Country

Tesla officially enters the Malaysian market after hosting a launch event at Pavilion KL, a high-end shopping mall located in Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysia’s gay community fears backlash after Matty Healy’s outburst

The 1975 singer’s onstage condemnation of homophobic laws has angered conservatives and left some LGBTQ+ people uneasy

The Guardian - UK

Matty Healy Got A Whole Festival Cancelled In Malaysia After He Kissed His Bandmate On Stage

"Matty pulling that stunt actively endangers [queer activism] efforts," said a fan.

Pedestrian.tv

Malaysia seeks to revive high-speed rail line

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking proposals from private companies to develop a high-speed railway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, reviving a multi-billion-dollar project called off more than two years ago.

Bangkok Post

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discusses strengthening of bilateral ties with Malaysia's top leadership

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Malaysia’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and held talks on a wide range of issues to further deepen bilateral defence and strategic ties.

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Malaysian court charges 4 Thais with human trafficking

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court on Friday charged four Thai nationals with human trafficking in connection with the discovery eight years ago of mass graves near the country’s border with Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia to charge Thais over mass graves

KUALA LUMPUR: Four Thai nationals will face charges in a Malaysian court on Friday over the 2015 discovery of mass graves and suspected human trafficking camps at the border with Thailand, Malaysia’s home affairs minister said.

Bangkok Post

The best Malaysia holiday destinations: Where to stay and when to travel

Where to go in the southeast Asian country for historical landmarks, nature trails and beach resorts

The Independent UK

A third of domestic workers in Malaysia in forced labour conditions

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly a third of migrant workers employed in domestic households in Malaysia are working under forced labour conditions, according to a survey released by the United Nations' labour agency on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

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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The Times of India

Thailand Open: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag lead charge

After HS Prannoy gave India a winning start to the South East Asian leg by emerging triumphant in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, the team arrived in Bangkok on Monday for the Thailand Open BWF Super-500 Tournament. Prannoy skipped Thailand and is expected to compete in Singapore and Indonesia tournaments next…

Bangkok Post

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.

The Times of India

HS Prannoy makes history, clinches maiden BWF World Tour title at Malaysia Masters

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy finally clinched his first-ever BWF World Tour title with a hard-fought three-game triumph over China's Weng Hong Yang in the men's singles finals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

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The Hindu

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Times of India

Malaysia Masters: Prannoy enters final, Sindhu loses

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy entered the men's singles final of the Malaysia Masters after his opponent Christian Adinata of Indonesia conceded the semifinal match following a nasty knee injury here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Sindhu, Prannoy march into semifinal of Malaysia Masters

PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy sailed into the semifinals of the Malaysia Masters BWF Super-500 tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. While Sindhu registered a hard-fought 21-16, 13-21, 22-20 victory against Zhang Yi Man of China, Prannoy defeated Kenta Nishimoto of Japan 25-23, 18-21, 21-13.

The Hindu

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

Bangkok Post

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.

The Times of India

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarterfinals

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth booked their places in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament with contrasting wins over their respective rivals here on Thursday.

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