From Fugee to felon: how Pras ‘betrayed his country’ Ex-member of the hip-hop group was convicted of money laundering and campaign finance violations after funneling money from a rich Malaysian The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2025
Dozens dead as ‘once in 300 years’ storm batters Thailand with heavy rains and flooding Major commercial city near Malaysian border records 335mm rainfall in single day The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
The Rise of Sports Betting in Malaysia: How Local and Offshore Betting Sites are Shaping the Market Looking for the best merge free games in browser to play instantly? You've come to the right place! inkl · Nov 25, 2025
Another country set to join Australia with ban on social media for children Australia’s move is being closely watched by countries that share concerns about social media impacts The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
After Australia, now Malaysia to ban children under 16 from social media Malaysia joins growing list of countries imposing ban on social media usage for children The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
A World Bank expert thinks countries should leverage ‘small AI’—and avoid competing with the biggest tech giants Experts at the Fortune Innovation Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last week were hopeful that smaller countries could invest in AI that works for them. Fortune · Nov 24, 2025
I Asked ChatGPT Where To Retire on $1,500/Month — It Named 5 Wonderful Cities ChatGPT found 5 safe, beautiful retirement destinations under $1,500/month: Kutaisi Georgia, Agadir Morocco, Bulgaria, Cuenca Ecuador and Penang Malaysia. GOBankingRates · Nov 23, 2025
Four Americans charged with smuggling Nvidia GPUs and HPE supercomputers to China face up to 200 years in prison —$3.89 million worth of gear smuggled in operation U.S. prosecutors say an Alabama entrepreneur and three partners smuggled more than $3.89 million worth of restricted Nvidia GPUs and HPE supercomputers to China through Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 21, 2025
Australian journalist speaks out after indictment in Thailand over Malaysia blog posts: ‘I would do it again’ INTERVIEW: Scariest moment wasn’t his arrest but what followed, Murray Hunter tells Maroosha Muzaffar. The 67-year-old felt alone and helpless in his jail cell and remembers thinking: ‘Nobody cares about this, so I am on my own to fight’ The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Russian toddler stung by jellyfish during Malaysian holiday dies Two-year-old succumbs to complications related to box jellyfish sting after four days The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Begs 'Wannabe' Finance Influencers To Learn Basics As China, Malaysia Crack Down On 'Finfluencers' Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager known as the "Pharma Bro," scolded online finance personalities Thursday after they hunted for alleged red flags in Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:NVDA) third-quarter financial statements, saying many don't grasp basic accounting. Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025
Four accused in black-market scheme to smuggle hundreds of Nvidia GPUs to China—while raking in millions The smugglers are facing decades in prison for an alleged conspiracy that involved routing highly coveted chips through Malaysia and Thailand. Fortune · Nov 21, 2025
The Potential Economic Case for Legalising Gambling in Malaysia Every year, Malaysia casually leaks billions through underground bets to offshore casinos. inkl · Nov 20, 2025
Johor is building a 7,300-acre innovation hub on the Singapore border, offering ‘land and scale’ for its neighbor’s ‘capital and speed’ Johor doesn’t have the building blocks for innovation, Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, JCorp’s CEO, explained. “But in Singapore, there are.” Fortune · Nov 20, 2025
International Business Times UK · Nov 20, 2025 'No Gum, No Gays': The Alleged 'Homophobic' Remark That Led to Dismissed Marlborough College Teacher's Death Following the death of Marlborough College teacher John Wright, online users are questioning whether a reported 'homophobic' remark justified his dismissal. Public debate surfaces after reports say Wright lost his job after a school trip investigation.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 The country that’s questioning whether it’s in the right time zone Critics say late sunrises limit morning light and disrupt circadian rhythms
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Australian journalist faces lawsuit for criticising Malaysian government – despite living in third country Case stems from Substack articles in which Hunter accused Malaysia’s communications regulator of political interference and intimidation
Fortune · Nov 19, 2025 Younger customers are venturing back to real-world stores, says AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai: 'They want to be able to touch the product' AS Watson, which is nearing its 185th annivesary, has almost 17,000 outlets in 31 markets, including mainland China, Malaysia, Turkey and even Ukraine.
Fortune · Nov 17, 2025 How Malaysia shrugged off Trump's tariffs, according to its finance minister: 'We didn't panic' "We weren’t going out there and saying 'I’m going to reset my [growth] targets,'" Malaysia Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan explained.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Malaysian girl group withdraws music video after religious backlash over ‘tight sticky dresses’ Religious affairs minister warns footage could violate Islamic regulations governing Muslim performers
Autosport · Nov 16, 2025 Long-term Malaysia F1 return "not impossible" despite government snub Malaysia’s return to the Formula 1 calendar isn’t out of the question, as Sepang believes private funding could one day make the race viable again
Autosport · Nov 13, 2025 Yamaha to race new V4 frame at Valencia MotoGP The Japanese manufacturer has given its V4 a boost ahead of its last 2025 wildcard outing
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail in probe into Taiwanese influencer’s murder Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee, popularly known as Namewee, has been released on police bail
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Rapper Namewee released as prosecutor says no link to Taiwanese influencer’s death The rapper is expected to be released on bail
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 26 as more bodies recovered The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 26, with 14 survivors