In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2024
Malaysia's Ramadan Moral Policing Raises Concerns Learn about Malaysia's increased moral policing during Ramadan, impacting personal freedoms and sparking debates on religious conservatism. Top News · Apr 8, 2024
Malaysian Shoe Company Apologizes For Controversial Logo Design Recent controversies in Malaysia over footwear and socks bearing sacred religious symbols spark tensions and investigations. Top News · Apr 8, 2024
Malaysian State Converts Ramadan Food Waste Into Fertiliser After breaking their Ramadan fast outside a mosque in Malaysia, people throw their leftovers into a machine that converts the food scraps into organic fertiliser for crops. International Business Times · Apr 8, 2024
Decomposing globster washes ashore in Malaysia, drawing crowds A mysterious sea creature found on a beach in Malaysia could be a whale carcass. LiveScience · Apr 6, 2024
Trial Over $1.8 Bn Fraud At Malaysia's 1MDB Opens In Switzerland Two men accused of embezzling $1.8 billion from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB went on trial in Switzerland on Tuesday, the latest hearings stemming from the vast multi-billion-dollar financial scandal. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024
Malaysian shop chain that sold ‘Allah socks’ targeted with petrol bombs Three stores hit with molotov cocktails after pictures of socks deemed offensive by Muslims shared on social media The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024
Malaysia Mini-Mart Attacked Over 'Allah Socks' Controversy Controversy erupts in Malaysia as a mini-mart sells 'Allah socks', leading to an attack and calls for respect of religious symbols. Top News · Mar 30, 2024
Hope Yet For Future Of Battered And Bruised Commonwealth Games The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet." International Business Times · Mar 29, 2024
Jaishankar's Malaysia visit provided opportunity to further develop Enhanced Strategic Partnership: MEA S. Jaishankar's visit to Malaysia strengthens bilateral ties and commitment to Enhanced Strategic Partnership, fostering mutual growth and cooperation. The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024
Substandard Children’s Helmets Rear Their Ugly Heads In Malaysia A number of children’s bicycle and motorcycle helmets have been reported to be of substandard quality in Malaysia; an alarming issue pertaining to safety. RideApart · Mar 27, 2024
Jaishankar meets Malaysian counterpart, discusses 'multifaceted' bilateral ties Productive discussion on multifaceted India-Malaysia ties and regional issues between Foreign Ministers Jaishankar and Hasan in Kuala Lumpur. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery. Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2024
Retailer and supplier charged over sale of ‘Allah’ socks in Malaysia Muslims were outraged by the sale of the socks during the holy month of Ramadan. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2024
Top News · Mar 26, 2024 Malaysian Convenience Store Chain Faces Religious Sensitivity Charges Founders of KK Mart in Malaysia face charges for selling socks with 'Allah'. Sensitivity around religion sparks public outcry and legal actions.
Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2024 Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea journeys in search of safety.
International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024 Malaysia Mini-mart Executives Charged Over 'Allah' Socks A Malaysian court charged five executives from a mini-mart chain and its supplier with hurting religious feelings Tuesday after several pairs of socks emblazoned with the word "Allah" were put on sale in one of its stores.
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2024 Anwar's Bold US-China Neutrality Call: A Diplomatic Tightrope For A Small, Struggling Country Anwar Ibrahim has boldly called for neutrality in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, but his impartiality call comes at a critical time in Malaysia's economy – will a small country "struggling to survive in a complex world" emerge unscathed as it walks a tightrope between the world's economic and…
Top News · Mar 25, 2024 Malaysia's Feb CPI Surges 1.8% Over Forecast Malaysia's CPI rose by 1.8% in February, driven by factors like rising prices and global trends, posing challenges for consumers and businesses.
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024 Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs Malaysia said it had decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the costs involved
Top News · Mar 22, 2024 Neways To Build New Plant In Malaysia As ASML Supplier Neways Electronics International NV to build a new production facility in Malaysia to enhance manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its position in the...
Top News · Mar 22, 2024 Malaysia Plans To Extend Film Censorship Board To Video Streamers. Updates on Malaysia's film censorship, TBS Holdings investment, Maoyan's profit surge, and Winsing Animation's new anime series.
AAP · Mar 22, 2024 Australia's hope for Comm Games as Malaysia won't host Australian hierarchy remain hopeful the Commonwealth Games can still be saved despite Malaysia rejecting an offer to step in as host of the 2026 edition.
International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024 Malaysia Says No To Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games Over Cost Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.
Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024 Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns.