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Malaysian PM calls for early polls as ruling party seeks to rise above graft cases

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday called an early election, aiming to win a stronger mandate and end political instability since the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal and COVID crisis.

Reuters

Accused Malaysian wildlife trafficker extradited

A Malaysian man arrested in Bangkok in June for alleged wildlife trafficking has been extradited to the United States.

Bangkok Post

Uttam Singh to lead Indian junior hockey team in Sultan of Johor Cup

NEW DELHI: Forward Uttam Singh will lead an 18-member Indian junior men's hockey team at the Sultan of Johor Cup, scheduled to begin on October 22 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

The Times of India

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Malaysian extradited to US for alleged rhinoceros horn smuggling

Teo Boon Ching, 57, was arrested in Thailand in June and will stand trial in the US for alleged wildlife trafficking.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia plans smaller 2023 budget, goodies ahead of polls

Malaysia plans record development spending in 2023 despite a proposed smaller national budget

The Independent UK

James Dyson sues Channel 4 for libel over news report

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia's king held routine meeting with PM, palace says amid election speculation

Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah held a routine meeting with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday to discuss government related matters, the palace said in a statement.

Reuters

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Malaysian PM to have 'routine' meeting with king amid calls to hold early polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will have a "routine meeting" with the country's king on Thursday, a spokesperson said, as he faces calls to seek consent from the monarch to call an election ahead of schedule this year.

Reuters

Missing fisherman turns up 12 hours later clinging to plastic barrel in middle of ocean

Catur, 40, an Indonesian national, was fishing in the waters close to a Malaysian island on Sunday night when he fell overboard and drifted around 9.3 nautical miles out to sea

Daily Mirror

Heroin en route to Malaysia seized in Pattani

PATTANI: Two men have been arrested and 110 kilogrammes of heroin being smuggled to Malaysia seized in Muang district.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia ratifies trans-Pacific trade pact

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to ratify the Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the trade ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

TAT banking on e-visas

With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

At least three women die after Rohingya boat sinks off Bangladesh

More than a dozen missing after a fishing trawler bound for Malaysia runs into bad weather in the Bay of Bengal.

Al Jazeera

Women's Asia Cup: Sabbhineni Meghana dazzles as India beat Malaysia by 30 runs via D/L method

SYLHET: Opener Sabbhineni Meghana (69) batted with authority to record her maiden T20I half-century as India defeated Malaysia by 30 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-curtailed Asia Cup match here on Monday.

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Asia Cup, India Women vs Malaysia Women: Meghana powers India to 181/4

SYLHET: Opener Sabbhineni Meghana (69) cracked her maiden T20I half- century to power India to 181 for 4 against Malaysia in their Asia Cup match here on Monday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup, India Women vs Malaysia Women: India asked to bat by Malaysia

SYLHET: Malaysian skipper Winifred Duraisingam won the toss and elected to bowl against India in their women's Asia Cup T20 match here on Monday.

Reuters

Malaysia seen pushing 'feel good' budget ahead of elections

Malaysia is expected to deliver a slightly expansionary budget for the next year on Friday in a bid to boost voter support ahead of a general election that could be called any day amid rising prices and fears of a global recession.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Struggling Shafali Verma in focus as India take on Malaysia

SYLHET: Shafali Verma couldn't have asked for an easier opponent to regain her mojo as a confident India get ready to maul Malaysia in their second T20 match of the women's Asia Cup here on Monday.

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U.S. FAA upgrading Malaysia's air safety rating - source

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is upgrading Malaysia's air safety rating nearly three years after it took action to restrict the country's airlines from adding new flights to the United States, a person briefed on the matter said on Saturday.

Reuters

Petronas to fight asset claims by Southeast Asian sultan's heirs

Malaysian state oil firm Petronas said on Saturday said it would contest any claims on its assets by the heirs of a former Southeast Asian sultan, who are seeking $15 billion in compensation.

The Independent UK

Malaysia aims to add US flights after safety rating boost

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has upgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, allowing the country’s carriers to expand flights to the United States after a three-year hiatus

Reuters

Malaysia's ruling party pushes for national elections this year

Malaysia's United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party, which forms the biggest component of the ruling coalition, agreed to hold a general election this year, its top decision-making body said.

Reuters

Malaysia PM orders misconduct probe into former attorney-general

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday ordered a probe into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia fights $15bn asset seizure bid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has vowed to challenge a move by the heirs of a former sultan to seize its Dutch assets as part of the descendants’ efforts to enforce a US$15-billion arbitration award against the Malaysian state.

Reuters

Malaysia to fight move by late Sultan's heirs to seize Dutch assets

Malaysia on Friday said it will challenge a move by the heirs of a former Southeast Asian sultan to seize its Dutch assets as part of the descendents' efforts to enforce a $15 billion arbitration award against the Malaysian state.

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