The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Special Report: Modern slavery

The exploitation of workers is a global problem but the issues leading up to the men’s FIFA World Cup have sparked a global conversation about what can be done.

360info · Nov 13, 2022

Gloves off in Malaysia’s modern slavery struggle

Malaysia has touted its employment law reform as a crackdown on modern slavery, but it could all unravel without a few fixes.

360info · Nov 13, 2022

A Dutch court is set to hand down its verdict in the MH17 trial. Australian families will be there to witness it

Those responsible for shooting down the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are unlikely to ever be jailed, but the families of the Australians killed still hope for a moment of truth.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Anwar Ibrahim confident of simple majority in Malaysia polls

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said his Pakatan Harapan’s alliance is confident of securing a simple majority even in the face of a multi-cornered fight in this month’s general election.

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

Once again, Malaysia's Anwar bids to become prime minister

After two decades as opposition leader, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim was poised to finally become prime minister in 2020. But his alliance collapsed from infighting, leaving him as far away as ever from the top job.

Reuters · Nov 7, 2022

Najib’s son to make run for state seat in Malaysia poll debut

Mohamad Nizar Najib, the eldest son of jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, will contest for a state seat in this month’s election as he seeks to continue his family’s political legacy.

Bangkok Post · Nov 6, 2022

At least 80 Rohingya detained in Myanmar

More than 80 Rohingya people seeking to travel by boat to Malaysia have been detained in southeastern Myanmar after traffickers abandoned them, a security source told AFP on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2022

Country poised to beat tourism target

Thailand is on course to surpass its target to attract 10 million foreign visitors this year as Malaysians and Indians lead the return of holidaymakers, even as zero-Covid rules keep most Chinese travellers at home.

Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2022

Malaysian election campaign kicks off

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian political leaders began campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close election race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2022

Malaysian leaders kick off election campaigns in tight race

Malaysian political leaders began their election campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off with veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin.

Reuters · Nov 5, 2022