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Energy Asia 2025 offers clear road map for sustainable global net-zero transition
The Energy Asia 2025 forum in Kuala Lumpur highlighted the need for flexible thinking, long-term investments, and cooperation among Asian nations to balance energy demand with climate goals. Policymak...
Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition
A Kuala Lumpur High Court ruling rejecting former Malaysian leader Najib Razak's application for house arrest has reignited tensions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition and Umno. The ruli...
Malaysia’s Najib Razak challenges 15-year jail term in 1MDB case
Najib Razak, formerly Malaysia's Prime Minister, has appealed against his conviction and the subsequent 15-year jail term imposed over corruption charges linked to the 1MDB financial scandal. He is al...
Forest conservation must be long-term priority for Southeast Asia
The severe flooding in Sumatra that resulted in over 1000 deaths has drawn attention to the impact of deforestation on natural disasters. Indonesian authorities are conducting investigations into eigh...
‘Remove her clothes’: Global backlash over Grok sexualized images
Grok, a tool on the social media platform X, has sparked global backlash due to its use in generating sexualized content. This issue has prompted investigations or calls for action from several countr...
Malaysia army chief on leave as procurement scandal sparks anti-corruption raids
Azam Baki, Malaysian army chief, has been placed on leave amid an investigation into procurement corruption. The country's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is raiding firms alleged to be involved in ...
Safety gaps, outdated facilities hobbling Malaysian tourism: minister
The Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister highlighted safety issues and outdated facilities as major concerns for the country's tourism sector. He noted that many attractions lack basic upgrade...
What Really Happened to Flight MH370?
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in 2014 remains largely unexplained, leading to various theories ranging from feasible to highly speculative....
Singapore urged to expand Johor SEZ to Indonesia to deepen Asean integration
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and PwC Singapore are recommending that the special economic zone between Singapore and Johor in Malaysia be expanded to include Indonesia's Riau Islands. This ...
Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest
A Malaysian court rejected former Prime Minister Najib Razak's application to serve his remaining prison sentence under house arrest. This decision compels him to continue serving the reduced six-year...
Muhammad Yunus Tries To Revitalise SAARC South-Asian Grouping
Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). At a regional forum, he...
Anwar to limit Malaysia PM term in reform push to ‘re-energise’ supporters
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to introduce a parliamentary proposal imposing term limits on prime ministers as part of his efforts to regain the support of his core voter base ahead of ...
Malaysia’s durian glut triggers ‘happy hour’ frenzy in Sarawak: ‘it’s cheap and worth it’
In Sarawak, Malaysia, an abundance of durians has led to traders offering the fruits at extremely low prices due to surplus supply, especially from southern regions. This includes selling 'kampung' va...
Malaysia’s Chingay parade dazzles George Town as Unesco bid with Singapore gains steam
George Town hosted its annual Chingay parade, featuring traditional performances like lion dancing and stilt walking along with unique acts such as balancing heavy flagpoles on fingertips. This year’s...
Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve jail sentence at home
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has failed in his legal bid to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under home detention or medical parole. This decision by a court further complicates...
Hulk smash? Malaysian officer rips car door off hinges while chasing suspect
Dashcam footage from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia shows a police officer during a high-speed chase using extraordinary strength to tear open the car door of a suspect who was driving against traffic. The i...
Can Singapore’s farming future grow in Malaysia’s US$123 million agriculture hub?
Vincent Wei and fellow Singaporean farmers are exploring options at an empty plot in Malaysia as part of a proposed US$123 million agriculture hub, with plans to develop greenhouses and grow leafy veg...
Malaysian streetwear boss suspended after car chase video draws cries of entitlement
Police are investigating Tan Jia Hui, co-founder of Malaysian streetwear brand Stoned & Co, after a viral video showed him aggressively chasing another driver in his Ferrari. The incident sparked publ...
Malaysian man posing as security guard forced woman to perform ‘indecent act’: police
A Malaysian man has been arrested after impersonating a security guard and robbing a young couple in Kuala Lumpur. The incident allegedly took place on Tuesday night at the Ayer Panas, Setapak car par...
System failure at Malaysia-Singapore border strands thousands of travellers
A major system failure at Malaysia's main land checkpoints with Singapore left tens of thousands of travelers stranded on Saturday. The Sultan Iskandar Building checkpoint in Johor Bahru experienced c...
Gold rush: Malaysia’s Kelantan to let poor residents dig for precious metal
Kelantan, Malaysia plans to issue licences for small-scale gold panning to help low-income residents as gold prices remain high. Applications opened on January 1st allowing citizens to pan manually in...
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The children of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak expressed their disappointment after a court decision denied his application for house arrest leave from prison on Monday. They had hoped to...
How Fan Bingbing mastered ancient black magic for Malaysian film role
Award-winning Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun has shared behind-the-scenes footage of his film 'Mother Bhumi', where Chinese actress Fan Bingbing learns to draw a talisman as her character, Feng Yin...
James Chin on the Shifting Political Sands in Malaysia’s Sabah State
The recent state election in Sabah resulted in a victory for Sabah nationalism and a significant defeat for political parties from the peninsula of Malaysia....
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use charge after negative test
A Malaysian court acquitted rapper Namewee on Monday following a negative urine test presented by the prosecution. The rapper's lawyer confirmed that with no positive evidence, there was no possibilit...
31 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scam centre return home
A group of 31 Malaysian nationals trapped by a job scam syndicate based in Myawaddy, Myanmar have been repatriated through diplomatic efforts. They were handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police upon a...