The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’

CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Malaysian Parliament moves to end mandatory death penalty

Bill passes lower house, now goes to the upper chamber and, if passed, would be sent to the king to be signed into law.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2023

Malaysia scraps mandatory death penalty, natural-life prison terms

Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, trim the number of offences punishable by death, and abolish natural-life prison sentences, a move cautiously welcomed by rights groups.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

7 Experiences You Must Absolutely Do In Malaysia At Least Once In Yr Life

Malaysia is one of the best vacation spots in South East Asia thanks to its beautiful wildlife and rich cultural history. However, it’s been a bit awkward to get to because of a connecting flight through Singapore, which can be a pain on the ol’ knees.AirAsia has announced it will…

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 31, 2023

UK to join trade pact with Malaysia and Australia as Sunak claims Brexit ‘benefit’

But gains expected to be dwarfed by cost of Brexit

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court on Friday dismissed a bid by jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, ending Najib's judicial efforts to challenge the guilty verdict.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2023

Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Najib bid to review corruption case

Judge dismissed Najib Razak’s case review saying ex-PM was ‘the author of his own misfortunes’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2023

Malaysia's top court refuses ex-PM Najib's bid for review

Malaysia’s top court has refused to review its 2022 decision to uphold former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s graft conviction and 12-year jail sentence, saying he was “the author of his own misfortune.”

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

2023 Yamaha YZF-R25 Darts Into The Malaysian Market

Yamaha has released the 2023 iteration of the YZF-R25 in the Malaysian market. Updates consist of new colorways – Midnight Star and Racing Blue.

RideApart · Mar 30, 2023

Malaysia’s Anwar faces balancing act on first China trip

Malaysian leader expected to navigate between deepening economic ties and tackling differences in talks with Xi Jinping.

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023