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Malaysia probes abuse of migrant workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has launched an investigation to uncover how hundreds of migrant workers arrived from South Asia without jobs, despite having paid steep fees to get employment, officials and rights groups said.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste

Malaysian volunteers are tackling food waste during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan by collecting unsold food from vendors and distributing it to low-income households.

Reuters

Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars draw crowds, but some tighten belts

The nightly markets are popular with Muslims and non-Muslims alike but there are concerns of food going to waste.

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Watch as Michelle Yeoh meets fans in Kuala Lumpur after Oscars win

Watch as actor Michelle Yeoh meets fans in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday after winning an Oscar at last month’s star-studded ceremony.

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The Ramadan porridge that keeps Malaysians coming back for more

The bubur lambuk made by a mosque in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most sought-after dishes of the Muslim fasting month.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia-China industrial park continues to boost east coast development, says Malaysian official

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) has remained a key economic driver along Malaysia's east coast a decade after its launch, boosting industrial output and job creation, said an official overseeing the region's development.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia vows to protect sea rights

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a part of the sea that Beijing also claims.

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Peace pact still on track despite BRN's no-show

Thailand will continue its policy of negotiating for peace in southern Thailand despite expressing frustration that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) did not show up at the last scheduled negotiations in Kuala Lumpur.

Bangkok Post

Peace talks still on track despite BRN no-show

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Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court on Friday dismissed a bid by jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, ending Najib's judicial efforts to challenge the guilty verdict.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia’s Anwar faces balancing act on first China trip

Malaysian leader expected to navigate between deepening economic ties and tackling differences in talks with Xi Jinping.

Al Jazeera

AirAsia Just Dropped Direct Flights From Gold Coast To Kuala Lumpur You Could Score Free Tix

The direct flights will be available on the 1st of April, and to kick things off AirAsia is slashing 20% off on all seats on all flights.

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David Beckham inspired Jamie Clarke - now England Deaf's captain is making his own history

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Clarke, 33, is captain of England’s deaf team and they begin their preparations for September’s World Cup in Kuala Lumpur with a friendly against Germany at Telford United on Friday night

Daily Mirror

Malaysia plans to end life sentencing in slew of prison reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to do away with life imprisonment and drop capital punishment for six offenses, as the new government seeks to reform the Southeast Asian nation’s criminal justice system.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Jubilation as ‘Pride of Malaysia’ Yeoh Wins First Oscar

Family and friends of Malaysia's Michelle Yeoh responded with screams, jubilation and pride on Monday at her winning the Academy Award for best lead actress, Asia's first ever winner in the category. There were ecstatic roars and fist-pumps as her triumph was announced at an Oscars viewing party in Malaysia's…

Bangkok Post

Malaysian ex-PM arrested on graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested on Thursday after Malaysian anti-graft authorities questioned him for alleged misuse of public funds meant to fight Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian court clears ex-PM of tampering

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court on Friday acquitted jailed former prime minister Najib Razak of audit tampering in one of the many cases he faces over a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Bangkok Post

Tesla to import EVs into Malaysia, set up charging network

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia approved Tesla Inc's application to import battery electric vehicles (EVs) into the Southeast Asian nation, according to the Trade Ministry.

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Malaysian Foreign Minister: We Want to Take Part in Saudi Initiatives

Saudi Arabia is a vital partner for Malaysia, which is looking forward to working closely with the Kingdom in various fields, confirmed Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abd Kadir. Kadir’s remark comes at a time when Kuala Lumpur seeks to expand strategic coordination and defense, technological and industrial cooperation with Riyadh.…

Bangkok Post

Southeast Asia lags in EVs. Can it catch up?

KUALA LUMPUR: For self-confessed tech geek and adrenaline junkie Farhan Abdul Rahim, becoming one of the first Malaysians to own an electric car in 2020 was a no-brainer - but he did not simply stop there.

Bangkok Post

Activists decry Malaysian ban on LGBT books

KUALA LUMPUR: Activists in Malaysia have criticised a government decision to ban three books for allegedly promoting “LGBTQ lifestyles”, saying it would further erode gay and transgender rights.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia faces 'inconvenient truth' on clean energy goals

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Chuan Zhen Ko's passion for clean energy and climate change was first ignited by his university lecturers and watching the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth", starring former US Vice-President Al Gore.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian graftbusters freeze opposition party’s accounts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian anti-graft authorities have frozen the bank accounts of an opposition party led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin amid an investigation that the pro-Malay group said was an attempt to destroy its credibility.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia condemns desecration of Quran in Netherlands, Sweden

Government says it is ‘appalled’ that Islamophobic acts had been repeated within days in the two European countries.

Al Jazeera

Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition

World-beating Malaysian troupes are drawing dancers from all ethnicities and innovating routines to wow audiences.

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