The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Malaysia picks powerful ruler of Johor state as country's new king under rotation system

Malaysia’s royal families have elected the powerful and wealthy ruler of southern Johor state as the country’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Malaysian sultans choose new king in unique rotational monarchy

Sultan Ibrahim of the southern state of Johor will hold the largely ceremonial post for five years.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

Green, Kim stay in the mix for LPGA win in Malaysia

Hannah Green is tied for third at the halfway mark of the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Malaysia, with fellow Australian Grace Kim equal 14th.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Sri Lanka offers visa-free travel for Indians

Now is the best time to plan a trip to Sri Lanka, not only because this time of the year is most pleasant, but also because Sri Lanka is now visa-free for Indian passport holders. Recently, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Tourism announced that travellers from seven countries – India, China,…

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023

Activists demand transparency over Malaysia's move to extend Lynas Rare Earth's operations

Environmentalists have slammed Malaysia's move to let Australian miner Lynas import and process rare earths until March 2026

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

This Malaysian island offers endless stories and inspiration. Just ask Tan Twan Eng

His latest book, The House of Doors, is a decade-shifting story that delves into tragedy, cultural dissonance and memory loss.

WEKU · Oct 24, 2023

10 LPGA players to watch on the CME bubble, including Lexi Thompson and ’22 champ Lydia Ko

Here are 10 players on the bubble heading down the final stretch.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2023

Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026

Malaysia’s government says it will allow Lynas Rare Earths to continue to import and process rare earths until March 2026

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Thousands rally in Malaysia’s capital in support of Palestinians

Protesters in Kuala Lumpur call for peace in Palestinian territories and end to US support for Israeli military.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023

Australia's Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license

Australian miner Lynas Rare Earths says it will temporarily shut down most of its operations in Malaysia for upgrades while dealing with a legal battle with the Malaysian government over its operating license

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023