The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Swatch sues Malaysia over seizure of LGBTQ pride watches

Swiss watchmaker says in lawsuit watches ‘not in any way capable of causing any disruption to public order or morality’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023

Commonly-found cicada species sheds its foreign tag to embrace an Indian identity

Corrected identity of South Indian cicada species, Purana cheeveeda, formerly mistaken for Malaysian species. Research team led by Kalesh Sadasivan found differences in male genitalia & operculum. Possibility of cicadas being geographically & attitudinally restricted, implying high degree of endemism. Study strengthens possibility of cicadas being restricted, indicating deteriorating quality…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Malaysia’s Anwar talks Tesla, Starlink with Elon Musk

Anwar Ibrahim says carmaker will establish headquarters in state of Selangor later this year.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discusses strengthening of bilateral ties with Malaysia's top leadership

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Malaysia’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and held talks on a wide range of issues to further deepen bilateral defence and strategic ties.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Malaysia PM to meet virtually with Elon Musk by week’s end

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will hold a virtual meeting Tesla Inc’s Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk by the end of this week, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

Med Salleh Kopitiam, London: ‘Good things happen here’ – restaurant review

Sauces and syrups at this Malaysian restaurant make for a mighty mess – but in the very best way

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

Malaysian PM Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month

Less than a year after taking office, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a critical first test in state elections next month that pits his government against a powerful Islamic opposition

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Illegal job seekers caught en route to Malaysia

SONGKHLA: Twenty illegal Myanmar migrants hoping to get jobs in Malaysia were arrested at a deserted house in Sadao district of this southern border province.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

Burmese fighter: Joshua Van details pioneering journey to plant Myanmar’s flag on UFC turf

From Myanmar to Malaysia to Houston, it was an improbable journey for Joshua Van to make UFC history.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2023

What is the 'nine-dash line' and what does it have to do with the Barbie movie?

The new Barbie film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is set for imminent release. But according to Vietnam’s state-run Tuoi Tre newspaper the film’s release has been barred. The head of the Department of Cinema, a government body in charge of licensing and censoring foreign films, said

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023