The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Malaysian 'swindler' faces extradition

The Criminal Court on Wednesday approved the extradition of a Malaysian businessman to China where he is wanted for operating a pyramid scheme and swindling people out of money.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023

Vijay Antony to Vishal: Tamil actors who got injured on film sets

Vijay Antony got injured in Malaysia while shooting for \'Pichaikkaran 2\'

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2023

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen among title contenders at India Open

NEW DELHI: The country's top shuttlers, including reigning champion Lakshya Sen and double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will look to keep their date with destiny as they will be title contenders in at least three of the five events when the India Open Super 750 begins here on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2023

Malaysia Open: Prannoy rallies to down Lakshya; Sindhu exits early

HS Prannoy continued his splendid run as he rallied to beat Lakshya Sen 22-24, 21-12, 21-18 while PV Sindhu suffered a 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 first round loss to Carolina Marin at the $125,000 Malaysia Open Super-1000 tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Syrian refugee who lived in airport gains Canadian citizenship

Hassan Al Kontar told Al Jazeera he has not seen his family since 2008 and hopes to obtain a Canadian passport.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023

Is this a new dawn for Malaysia?

In 2007, on the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, Nobel laureate economist Joseph E Stiglitz celebrated the "miracle" of the country's economic rise and creation of a vibrant multiethnic society. In the 15 years that followed, however, revelations of large-scale corruption and abuse of foreign workers damaged Malaysia's international reputation…

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Thailand romp into AFF final

Defending champions Thailand will take on Vietnam for the Asean Football Federation championship after a 3-0 win over Malaysia on Tuesday at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Sindhu faces Marin test on return to court

HYDERABAD: After a strong show in 2022, Indian shuttlers begin the new season with the Malaysia Open Super-1000 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2023

Thais out to turn tables

Defending champions Thailand are confident that they will overturn a 1-0 deficit when they meet Malaysia in the second leg of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup semi-finals at Thammasat Stadium on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2023

Indonesia and Malaysia agree to fight ‘discrimination’ against palm oil

BOGOR, Indonesia: Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's biggest producers of palm oil, agreed on Monday to work together to fight "discrimination" against the commodity after a meeting between leaders from the countries.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023