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Women ‘acting like men’ face jail in Malaysian state

A recent move by a Malaysian state to punish Muslim women for out-of-wedlock pregnancies and donning men’s clothing has drawn the ire of human rights activists.

Bangkok Post

New MH370 crash evidence suggests 'criminal intent' of Malaysia Airlines pilot

The crash has become one of the world's greatet aviation mysteries after the Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 crashed int1o the Indian Ocean, killing the 12 Malaysian crew members and 227 passengers on March 8, 2014

Daily Mirror

Malaysia court lifts stay on deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals

A Malaysian court on Tuesday lifted a stay on the deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals, raising concerns among rights groups they would be sent back to their strife-torn homeland amid threats to their safety.

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Malaysian school holidays boost tourism in Songkhla

SONGKHLA: School holidays in Malaysia are increasing the flow of tourists to the southern province of Songkhla, with Hat Yai their main destination.

Bangkok Post

Activists appeal for rescue of Rohingya refugees stranded at sea in leaking boat

Vessel thought to have embarked from Bangladesh is reportedly near Malaysia with 160 people onboard who have no food or water

The Guardian - UK

Prawit pays courtesy call on Malaysia's new PM Anwar

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon paid a courtesy call on Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at his official residence, Seri Perdana, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Thursday to strengthen ties and discuss security issues along the border.

Bangkok Post

Capital A to launch AirAsia Cambodia as it resumes growth

PHNOM PENH: Capital A, the parent of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, plans to launch a new airline in Cambodia with a domestic partner as it resumes expansion plans put on hold during the pandemic, its chief executive said on Friday.

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Dechapol, Sapsiree through to semis

Two-time defending champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai advanced to the semi-finals of the US$1.5 million HSBC BWF World Tour Finals at Bangkok's Nimibutr Stadium on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Cortina Watch celebrates golden jubilee with gala dinner

From its humble beginning with the first store at Colombo Court, Cortina Watch has become a publicly listed company with over 45 boutiques in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.

Bangkok Post

Track bombing fails to deter Malaysian tourist train

SONGKHLA: A Malaysian train service to promote tourism in Hat Yai will operate as planned this weekend but with some adjustments, after two bombings on the Thai track compelled workers to delay repairs over safety fears.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes alleged misuse of $136 billion in govt funds

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission said on Thursday it has opened an investigation into an alleged misappropriation of 600 billion ringgit ($136.39 billion) in government funds.

Reuters

Malaysian ex-premier facing investigation

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency will summon former premier Muhyiddin Yassin and two of his former cabinet ministers for questioning about alleged misappropriation of 600 billion ringgit (US$136 billion) in public funds for tackling the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Anwar Ibrahim Finally Won Malaysia’s Worst Job

The new prime minister has a grueling task ahead of him.

Foreign Policy

New Malaysian PM Anwar reviews predecessor's billion-dollar projects

Malaysia's new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday he was reviewing government projects worth billions of dollars approved by his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin as they did not follow the rules.

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Benelli’s Panarea Retro-Style Scooter Makes Its Way To Malaysia

Benelli introduces the Panarea retro-style scooter in the Malaysian market at an affordable price tag.

The Conversation

The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: uniting a divided country

It’s been some journey for Anwar Ibrahim, the new Malaysian prime minister appointed last month. It took 24 years to go from being the country’s deputy prime minister in 1998 to becoming the prime minister today, at 75 years old. Along the way, he was jailed twice, found guilty on…

Al Jazeera

Q&A: How China’s ‘sharp power’ is growing and evolving

Academic Joshua Kurlantzick says Beijing’s influence efforts are becoming sophisticated and it is learning from Russia.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia eyes property, economic boost with residency visa plan for foreign investors

Indonesia is preparing to unveil more details on its long-term residency visa scheme to attract foreign capital and property investors including from mainland China and Hong Kong, as Southeast Asia's biggest economy recovers from a pandemic-induced slump.

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New PM Anwar says Malaysia to review plans for 5G network

Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday his administration will review a plan for a state-owned 5G network introduced by a previous government, as it was not formulated transparently.

Bangkok Post

Thailand to extradite Malaysian billionaire to China

Police are in the process of deporting a wealthy Malaysian businessman to China with the extradition expected to complete this month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh Allows Fingerprint E-Registration to Issue Umrah Visa for 5 Countries

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said fingerprint registration will be mandatory to issue a visa for pilgrims coming to Makkah from the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bangladesh and Malaysia. The decision aims to ease the entry procedures through the Kingdom’s ports and improve the digital experience for pilgrims.…

The Independent UK

Malaysian PM Anwar to be finance minister in new Cabinet

New Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he will also serve as finance minister as he unveiled a leaner Cabinet with many new faces in his unity government

Bangkok Post

Malaysian PM Anwar will also hold finance post

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed himself as finance minister, betting he’s the best person to sustain the country’s fragile post-pandemic recovery as the economy heads for a slowdown next year.

Reuters

Malaysia PM Anwar says he will also serve as finance minister

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday that he would also serve as the country's finance minister.

Daily Mirror

Boy, 1, eaten alive and dad seriously injured by crocodile while rowing on river

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The one-year-old was snatched from the canoe by the crocodile while the pair were fishing off the coast of Lahad Datu in Sabah, Malaysia

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