The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Malaysian ex-PM Muhyiddin arrested, faces graft charges

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been arrested and will be brought to court to face corruption charges

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Michelle Yeoh’s accent has made me feel even prouder to be Malaysian

The ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ star has been on the awards season campaign trail for months, and hearing her speak in a familiar, unmistakably Malaysian accent has been a source of comfort, writes Kate Ng

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin arrested, faces corruption charge

Former PM was questioned over funds allegedly channelled from building contractors to his party in return for projects.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2023

Malaysia to summon sultan's heirs in dispute over Paris properties

Malaysia said on Wednesday it will summon to court the descendants of a former sultan in a dispute involving three of the government's properties in Paris, following the heirs' efforts to enforce a $15 billion arbitration award.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2023

Alleged labour smuggling ringleader arrested

SONGKHLA: A woman alleged to be the leader of a major network smuggling Myanmar workers to Malaysia through Thailand has been arrested by immigration police.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Families of MH370 victims push for another search as technology firm says it has new evidence

Malaysian government urged to greenlight new hunt on nine-year anniversary of flight’s disappearance

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023

Exclusive-After $15 billion award, sultan's heirs target Malaysian properties in Paris

French bailiffs attempted to enforce a seizure order on three Paris properties owned by the Malaysian government in a case linked to a $15 billion court award to descendants of a former sultan, according to the heirs' lawyers and court documents seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2023

‘MH370: The Plane That Disappeared’ weighs the theories on Malaysian jet’s fate

Compelling Netflix doc lays out the evidence suggesting different possibilities, both plausible and farfetched.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Traffic Not Impacted

A cargo vessel ran aground in the Suez Canal on Sunday, but traffic through the global waterway was not impacted, Egyptian authorities said. The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal, said Adm. Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2023

Thousands forced from their homes amid southern Malaysia floods

Some cleanup efforts have begun but forecasters warn more rain is on the way.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2023