The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Suicide is not a crime

More countries are realising that punishing individuals doesn’t prevent them from acting on suicidal thoughts but simply puts them in greater distress.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

New Moto Subscription Service In Malaysia Makes Ownership More Accessible

FLUX, a leading car subscription service in Malaysia is branching out to offer long-term lease packages for motorcycles and scooters.

RideApart · Apr 13, 2023

Malaysia-China industrial park continues to boost east coast development, says Malaysian official

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) has remained a key economic driver along Malaysia's east coast a decade after its launch, boosting industrial output and job creation, said an official overseeing the region's development.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Hat Yai expects 30,000 Malaysians over Songkran

SONGKHLA: At least 30,000 tourists from Malaysia are expected to travel to Hat Yai during the Songkran festival and generate 300-500 million baht in revenue, says a local tourism leader.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2023

Malaysia vows to protect sea rights

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a part of the sea that Beijing also claims.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2023

Malaysia says it will protect its rights in South China Sea

Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a part of the sea that China also claims.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2023

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh scoops Women in Motion award

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh is up for the annual "Women in Motion" award which will be presented in May at the Cannes Film Festival during a dinner in honor of women in cinema.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 7, 2023

Malaysia Highlights Potential of Islamic Finance Market as It Woos Hong Kong

Malaysia would like to ‘leverage’ the city’s position as a global financial center to ‘channel global capital’ into the Southeast Asian country, trade minister says

Caixin Global · Apr 6, 2023

Families mourn ‘devastating’ suicide rates among Nepal’s migrant workers

Almost 12% of Nepali migrant workers who die abroad, mainly in the Gulf and Malaysia, take their own lives

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023