The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir discharged from heart hospital

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from the National Heart Institute two weeks after he was admitted

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go to his home, his office said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 4, 2022

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home but still receiving hospital treatment

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go to his home, his office said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

Ducati Teases 2022 MotoGP Bike Liveries Ahead Of Rescheduled Launch

Ducati Corse originally planned to host its 2022 MotoGP team launch at Sepang, Malaysia in January, but offered this sneak peek since the launch was delayed.

RideApart · Jan 31, 2022

Tank Slappers Podcast: Can a fully fit Marquez dominate again?

Pre-season testing ahead of the 2022 MotoGP campaign gets underway this week in Malaysia, and Marc Marquez will be back in action for Honda.

Autosport · Jan 31, 2022

Refugees drive West Ridge’s growing Asian population

Rohingya refugees are drawn to West Ridge not by the proximity to work, but rather by the neighborhood’s diverse culture, as well as its access to social services.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2022

Malaysian firms facing US bans over forced labour summoned by ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing US import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to address the allegations.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2022

Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod to lead Indian team at Badminton Asia Team Championships

NEW DELHI: India Open champion Lakshya Sen and Syed Modi International finalist Malvika Bansod will lead the Indian men's and women's squad in the Badminton Asia Team Championships to be played at Shah Alam, Malaysia from February 15-20.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2022

U.S. says sufficient evidence of forced labour at Malaysia's Sime Darby Plantation

The United States on Friday said it has sufficient information to determine that Malaysian palm oil producer Sime Darby Plantation Bhd uses forced labour and that the firm's goods are subject to seizure.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2022

AirAsia changes name to Capital A as it grows beyond an airline

Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd said on Friday it had changed its name to Capital A Bhd to reflect its growing portfolio of businesses beyond the core budget airline.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2022