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Once again, Malaysia's Anwar bids to become prime minister

After two decades as opposition leader, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim was poised to finally become prime minister in 2020. But his alliance collapsed from infighting, leaving him as far away as ever from the top job.

Reuters

Najib’s son to make run for state seat in Malaysia poll debut

Mohamad Nizar Najib, the eldest son of jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, will contest for a state seat in this month’s election as he seeks to continue his family’s political legacy.

Bangkok Post

At least 80 Rohingya detained in Myanmar

More than 80 Rohingya people seeking to travel by boat to Malaysia have been detained in southeastern Myanmar after traffickers abandoned them, a security source told AFP on Saturday.

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Country poised to beat tourism target

Thailand is on course to surpass its target to attract 10 million foreign visitors this year as Malaysians and Indians lead the return of holidaymakers, even as zero-Covid rules keep most Chinese travellers at home.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian election campaign kicks off

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian political leaders began campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close election race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian leaders kick off election campaigns in tight race

Malaysian political leaders began their election campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off with veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

Reuters

Campaigning kicks off for Malaysia’s November 19 general election

The election is expected to see stiff competition for new voters as 5 million names have been added to voter lists.

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Campaigning kicks off for Malaysia's general elections

Campaigning for Malaysia’s general elections has formally started in a highly competitive race that will see the world’s longest-serving coalition seeking to regain its dominance four years after a shocking electoral loss

The Independent UK

Marquez MotoGP Valencia crashes due to 'deciding to take a risk'

Marc Marquez says he crashed twice during practice for MotoGP’s Valencia Grand Prix because he “decided to take a risk”, an approach he will continue for qualifying and the race.

Autosport

Rival Malaysia parties need to form alliances to win election, poll shows

Malaysia's opposing political blocs will need to form an alliance to stand a chance of governing after this month's general election, with none likely to win a simple majority, an opinion poll showed on Friday.

Reuters

Nishna best Indian at 30th as Malaysian leads Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific

PATTAYA: Nishna Patel recovered from a disastrous start to card an even par 72 and emerge as the best placed Indian at tied 30th after the opening day of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific championship on Thursday.

The Times of India

Celtic fans buy Malaysian student they bumped into on the train a ticket to Madrid

A Malaysian student, who is currently attending Bristol University, booked a ticket to Madrid after he shared a few beers with a group of Celtic on the train to London

Glasgow Live

Celtic fans buy Malaysian student ticket to Madrid after a few beers

Austin met Hoops fan Mark Strachan and his friends on the Avanti West Coast service as they headed to Stansted Airport ahead of the Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Daily Record

Yamaha Malaysia Adds Three New Colors For The Y16ZR

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has revamped the Y16ZR in the Malaysian market with three new color options, breathing new life to the self-proclaimed “supermoped.”

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Malaysian opposition leader Anwar appeals for poll victory

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to voters for another surprise victory when Malaysia goes to the polls later this month

Bangkok Post

Malaysia party drops PM’s allies from polls in emerging rift

Malaysia’s ruling party dropped several key allies of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from its election candidate list, signalling an emerging power struggle within the leadership ahead of a national poll this month.

Bangkok Post

Singapore's UOB completes deal for Citi's Thailand, Malaysia retail banking ops

SINGAPORE: Citigroup said on Tuesday it had completed the sale of its Thailand and Malaysia retail banking businesses to Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) in a transaction expected to result in a regulatory capital benefit of $1 billion.

Reuters

Malaysia questions 18 people arrested at LGBT Halloween party

Malaysia's Islamic religious authorities on Monday questioned 18 people detained during a Halloween party attended by members of the LGBT community at the weekend, activists said.

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Malaysian authorities raid LGBT Halloween party

Malaysia's Islamic religious officers broke up a large Halloween party attended by the LGBT community and arrested 20 people for cross-dressing and allegedly encouraging vice, activists said Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian pays nearly B100,000 for damage from drifting

SONGKHLA: A Malaysian tourist has paid nearly 100,000 baht to four Thai people whose vehicles he damaged by drifting his car in the parking lot at tourist spot in Hat Yai district on Friday, police said.

ABC News

Kampung Baru survives as a slice of village life in the middle of one of Asia's biggest cities

As our world becomes increasingly urbanised, cities have all begun to look the same. There are some exceptions — but are we about to lose them too?

The Times of India

India qualify for final in Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament

JOHOR (Malaysia): The Indian junior men's hockey team will face Australia in the final of Sultan of Johor Cup on Saturday after finishing second in the round robin stage.

The Guardian - AU

Malaysia’s youth election: will the biggest ever cohort of under-40s voters make a difference?

After the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, the youth vote has become key to the outcome of November’s election

Bangkok Post

UN urges Malaysia to stop forced return of refugees to Myanmar

The UN human rights chief urged Malaysia on Wednesday to stop forcing refugees to return to Myanmar, expressing concern over the continued deportation of more than a hundred Myanmar nationals despite some being at risk of persecution in their home country.

The Independent UK

30 people rescued after being trapped in Malaysian cave

Police say about 30 members of a film crew who were trapped in a limestone cave in northern Malaysia during heavy rain have been rescued

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