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Malaysian PM calls for early polls as ruling party seeks to rise above graft cases

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday called an early election, aiming to win a stronger mandate and end political instability since the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal and COVID crisis.

Reuters

Accused Malaysian wildlife trafficker extradited

A Malaysian man arrested in Bangkok in June for alleged wildlife trafficking has been extradited to the United States.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian extradited to US for alleged rhinoceros horn smuggling

Teo Boon Ching, 57, was arrested in Thailand in June and will stand trial in the US for alleged wildlife trafficking.

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Malaysia unveils 'populist' budget, fuelling snap polls speculation

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia unveiled a tightened national budget for 2023 on Friday but the inclusion of a few billion dollars in cash handouts and tax cuts has fuelled speculation that the government may soon call snap elections.

AFP

Malaysia plans smaller 2023 budget, goodies ahead of polls

Malaysia plans record development spending in 2023 despite a proposed smaller national budget

The Independent UK

James Dyson sues Channel 4 for libel over news report

The Guardian - UK

Malaysia's king held routine meeting with PM, palace says amid election speculation

Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah held a routine meeting with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday to discuss government related matters, the palace said in a statement.

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Malaysian PM to have 'routine' meeting with king amid calls to hold early polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will have a "routine meeting" with the country's king on Thursday, a spokesperson said, as he faces calls to seek consent from the monarch to call an election ahead of schedule this year.

Reuters

Missing fisherman turns up 12 hours later clinging to plastic barrel in middle of ocean

Catur, 40, an Indonesian national, was fishing in the waters close to a Malaysian island on Sunday night when he fell overboard and drifted around 9.3 nautical miles out to sea

Daily Mirror

Heroin en route to Malaysia seized in Pattani

PATTANI: Two men have been arrested and 110 kilogrammes of heroin being smuggled to Malaysia seized in Muang district.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia ratifies trans-Pacific trade pact

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to ratify the Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the trade ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

TAT banking on e-visas

With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

At least three women die after Rohingya boat sinks off Bangladesh

More than a dozen missing after a fishing trawler bound for Malaysia runs into bad weather in the Bay of Bengal.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia seen pushing 'feel good' budget ahead of elections

Malaysia is expected to deliver a slightly expansionary budget for the next year on Friday in a bid to boost voter support ahead of a general election that could be called any day amid rising prices and fears of a global recession.

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U.S. FAA upgrading Malaysia's air safety rating - source

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is upgrading Malaysia's air safety rating nearly three years after it took action to restrict the country's airlines from adding new flights to the United States, a person briefed on the matter said on Saturday.

Reuters

Petronas to fight asset claims by Southeast Asian sultan's heirs

Malaysian state oil firm Petronas said on Saturday said it would contest any claims on its assets by the heirs of a former Southeast Asian sultan, who are seeking $15 billion in compensation.

The Independent UK

Malaysia aims to add US flights after safety rating boost

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has upgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, allowing the country’s carriers to expand flights to the United States after a three-year hiatus

Reuters

Malaysia's ruling party pushes for national elections this year

Malaysia's United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party, which forms the biggest component of the ruling coalition, agreed to hold a general election this year, its top decision-making body said.

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Malaysia PM orders misconduct probe into former attorney-general

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday ordered a probe into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his ruling United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia fights $15bn asset seizure bid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has vowed to challenge a move by the heirs of a former sultan to seize its Dutch assets as part of the descendants’ efforts to enforce a US$15-billion arbitration award against the Malaysian state.

Reuters

Malaysia to fight move by late Sultan's heirs to seize Dutch assets

Malaysia on Friday said it will challenge a move by the heirs of a former Southeast Asian sultan to seize its Dutch assets as part of the descendents' efforts to enforce a $15 billion arbitration award against the Malaysian state.

The Conversation

Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems

For years, Muslims in North America have struggled to find ways to purchase homes while complying with Islamic law, or shariah. The Qur'an prohibits both the collection and payment of interest. For more than a million Canadians, these religious structures limited access to conventional mortgages.

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Late Sultan's heirs press $15 billion claim, target Malaysian assets in Netherlands

Heirs of a late Southeast Asian sultan on Thursday asked a Dutch court for permission to seize Malaysian assets in the Netherlands, their lawyer said, seeking enforcement of a $15 billion arbitration award granted to them against Malaysia's government.

Daily Mirror

Couple ditch their jobs to travel the world together after meeting on Tinder

Jenna Carr and Joao Paias had travelled across Portugal and the UK, as well as France and Switzerland before jetting over to Asia and visiting the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bali together before the birth of their son

Bangkok Post

Thailand's tin: Mining our real history

Long before Thailand became a hub for industries like auto manufacturing, tourism and healthcare, it was a global hub for tin. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the mining of tin along the Andaman Sea coastline created wealth for Siam.

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