Anwar Ibrahim has been slow to protect press freedom Amid growing concerns over the state of press freedom and freedom of expression in Malaysia, the current administration is taking its time for reform. 360info · May 1, 2023
Philippines: After decades of terror, peace returns to island of Jolo For a long time, the island of Jolo, one of the southernmost points of the Philippines archipelago, was off limits. It was the stronghold of one of the most violent terrorist movements in the world, Abu Sayyaf. In 2000, a group of 20 tourists were kidnapped in Malaysia and taken… France 24 · Apr 28, 2023
Kawasaki And Malaysian Firm Modenas Are Co-Developing A New "Super Moped" Kawasaki and Malaysian manufacturer Modenas are co-developing a new "supermoped" in the 150cc to 175cc category, set to enter the premium commuter segment. RideApart · Apr 28, 2023
Daihatsu ‘manipulated crash test results’ Daihatsu Motor Co, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp, said it manipulated crash test results on 88,000 cars that were manufactured in Thailand and Malaysia and sold within the past year. Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2023
Five Saudis, More than 190 Foreigners Evacuated From Sudan Arrive in Jeddah Five Saudi nationals and 198 citizens from ten different countries arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday following their evacuation from Sudan. Among those evacuated from Sudan under directives from Saudi Arabia were nationals from Russia, the United Kingdom, China, the United States of America, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Pakistan.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023
AirAsia reassures market over restructuring worries Thai AirAsia insists that restructuring of the group in Malaysia will not affect operations in Thailand, while group chief executive Tony Fernandes will continue to guide the aviation business as he prepares to shift focus from airlines to other businesses. Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023
Fugees rapper convicted in US over lobbying campaigns with Malaysian financier A jury on Wednesday convicted Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of The Fugees hip hop group on criminal charges that he conspired with a Malaysian financier to orchestrate a series of foreign lobbying campaigns aimed at influencing the U.S. government under two presidents. Reuters · Apr 26, 2023
'We're 81-year-old best friends and we're on a mission to travel the world together' Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby, from Texas visited Peru, Chile, Argentina, Antarctica, England, Spain, Italy, Finland, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Japan and Australia Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023
Founder prepares for life after AirAsia SINGAPORE: One of the best-known names in global aviation is preparing to step back from the front lines. Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023
Malaysia’s energy needs face Chinese pushback in South China Sea Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has insisted gas and oil exploration will continue despite objections by Beijing. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023
The 2023 BMW K 1600 GT Is Ready To Take Malaysian Roads By Storm BMW Motorrad has launched the 2023 BMW K 1600 GT and GTL in the Malaysian market. The two touring models are priced at quite a hefty premium. RideApart · Apr 24, 2023
Indonesian, Malaysian Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr as COVID fears recede Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in large groups to usher in the Eid al-Fitr festival on Saturday, relieved to be able to celebrate freely after the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions. Reuters · Apr 22, 2023
AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of a changing Earth, as seen from above Charred, drained or swamped, built up, dug out or taken apart, blue or green or turned to dust: this is the Earth as seen from above. As the world commemorates Earth Day on Saturday, the footprints of human activity are visible across the planet’s surface. The relationship between people and… The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
2 'Jae Fang' syndicate crew nabbed for illegal fuel Two suspects from a crime syndicate known for smuggling fuel from Malaysia to resell it in the South were arrested in Hat Yai, according to the Royal Thai Police's (RTP) Fuel Crime Suppression Centre. Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023
Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023 Malaysia slams ‘unjust’ EU deforestation law KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Thursday said it was disappointed over a European Union law banning imports of commodities linked to deforestation, fearing a hit to its exports of palm oil to the bloc.
Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023 Malaysia probes abuse of migrant workers KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has launched an investigation to uncover how hundreds of migrant workers arrived from South Asia without jobs, despite having paid steep fees to get employment, officials and rights groups said.
Reuters · Apr 20, 2023 Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports Malaysia has launched an investigation to uncover how hundreds of migrant workers arrived from South Asia without jobs, despite having paid steep fees to get employment, officials and rights groups said.
Motorsport · Apr 20, 2023 SUPER GT reveals discussions to bring back overseas races The series has not held a race outside of Japan since it last visited Buriram in Thailand in the summer of 2019, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic causing races both there and at Sepang in Malaysia to be scratched from the 2020 calendar.
Reuters · Apr 20, 2023 Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste Malaysian volunteers are tackling food waste during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan by collecting unsold food from vendors and distributing it to low-income households.
Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023 Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars draw crowds, but some tighten belts The nightly markets are popular with Muslims and non-Muslims alike but there are concerns of food going to waste.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023 US Imposes Sanctions on Network Supporting Iran’s Drone, Military Programs The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a procurement network it accused of supporting Iran's drone and military programs, targeting companies and suppliers in China, Iran and elsewhere in the fresh action aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. The US Treasury Department in a statement said it imposed sanctions…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023 Michelle Yeoh Seeks New Challenges After Oscar Win Michelle Yeoh says she is looking for new challenges including as a producer, as she credited perseverance, hard work and passion for her historic Oscar win last month. The 60-year-old became the first Asian to win the Academy Award for best actress for her performance as a laundromat owner in…
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2023 Malaysians face poverty after retirement as pension crisis looms Many Malaysians dipped into their pension during pandemic, but 81 percent of contributors face poverty in retirement.
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2023 The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.
Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023 Woman's decomposing body found stuffed in suitcase at bus stop in mystery find The body of a woman, thought to be around 25-years-old, was found in an advanced stage of decomposition and covered in maggots inside a suitcase at a bus stop in Kulai, Johor, southern Malaysia