The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Small plane crashes on a Malaysian highway, killing all 8 people on board and 2 on the ground

A small aircraft has lost control and crashed on a highway in Malaysia’s central Selangor state, killing all eight people on board and two on the ground

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

China makes it harder for its Muslim citizens to go to Mecca, or anywhere else

Chinese Muslims take roundabout trips for their Hajj pilgrimage, trying to circumvent China's tightened surveillance at every turn — and possible arrest on their return, pilgrims and tour leaders say.

WEKU · Aug 17, 2023

The 1975 in talks with Malaysian festival over £2m demand for Matty Healy’s LGBT+ rant

Frontman Matt Healy kissed bassist Ross MacDonald while criticising country’s anti-LGBT+ laws

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Indian Men's hockey: The narrative is changing and so is the game

CHENNAI: Playing in the mind or with it can bring different results. It's closer to the difference between instinctive and measured, which is more conspicuous in sports where split-second decisions can decide success or failure, victory or defeat. You can either go blank in the moment, even look silly, or…

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023

Miss Universe contestants 'forced to strip' in Indonesia

The Miss Universe Organization has cut ties with its Indonesia franchise, it announced days after allegations of sexual harassment, and will cancel an upcoming Malaysia edition.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy: India ticks the right boxes ahead of Asian Games but there is still a lot of work to do

India win Asian Champions Trophy 4-3 vs Malaysia, displaying resilience, confidence & discipline. Team's fitness, ability to take decisions & younger players stepping up key to success. Paddy Upton's presence to help team stay disciplined & calm under pressure.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

India jump to No. 3 place in FIH rankings after ACT triumph

India rises to 3rd in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph, surpassing England. India had achieved similar ranking in 2021 after Tokyo Olympics bronze. India defeated Malaysia 4-3 to lift ACT title. Malaysia remain 9th, South Korea 11th, Pakistan 16th.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

After checkered results in state polls, Malaysian leader Anwar needs to unite polarized nation

Analysts say Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a daunting task in uniting an increasingly polarized nation and strengthening his nascent unity government

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Finals are cagier, they never go smooth: Craig Fulton after India's ACT title win

NEW DELHI: As the Indian hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Malaysia 4-3 in the Asian Champions Trophy final, head coach Craig Fulton said winning the title will 'really count' as the team aims for the Asian Games gold to guarantee automatic qualification to the 2024 Paris…

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy title triumph over Malaysia will ‘really count’ as India prepare for Asian Games: Fulton

India hockey team fought back from two goals down to win 4-3 over Malaysia in ACT final, setting sights on Asian Games gold for automatic qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics. Coach Fulton said it was important to have a game like this as it "really counts" and praised team's character…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023