Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat | Climate Crisis News
Redang Island, Malaysia – Under a full moon, a bulbous creature emerges from the South China Sea onto a quiet beach on the Malaysian island…
US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia | Economy
Medan, Indonesia – When Michelle Tew, the owner of Malaysia-based food company Homiah, received a cease and desist letter from American-Korean celebrity chef David Chang…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr | Fashion Industry News
Medan, Indonesia – On any given day, Exanti, a beauty consultant for Indonesian cosmetics brand Wardah, wears what she calls a “full face” of makeup,…
Thousands around the world rally for Palestinians on Al-Quds Day | Gaza News
Tens of thousands of people across the world have staged rallies to mark Al-Quds Day (or simply, Quds Day), an international day expressing support for…
Malaysia store attacked over ‘Allah’ socks | Religion News
The KK Super Mart chain apologised after photos of the socks on sale caused widespread anger among Muslims. A convenience store chain in Malaysia that…
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths | Tourism News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Entrepreneur Jehan Abu Bakar is fuming that she will soon have to pay more in airport fees whenever she flies from…
Malaysian retailer and supplier charged for selling ‘Allah’ socks | Religion News
Sale of socks during the holy month of Ramadan prompted outrage among Muslims who regard the product as insulting. A Malaysian court has handed down…
‘Insane’: Xi’s call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing’s story stirs anger | Politics News
In late February, 59-year-old Phillip Chan Man Ping became the first person in Singapore to be officially designated a “politically significant person”. The city-state’s authorities…
Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost | Economy News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns. Malaysia has turned down an offer to host…
Malaysia sees Chinese tourist boom in the offing after pandemic slump | Tourism
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Chinese tourists are returning to Malaysia en masse after the COVID-19 pandemic slump, industry figures say, amid expectations arrivals could reach…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hammer McDonald’s, Starbucks | Israel War on Gaza
Medan, Indonesia – Ordinarily during the holy month of Ramadan, entrepreneur Putra Kelana breaks fast with his family and friends at several different food outlets…
Commonwealth Games: Malaysia says it has been offered £100m to help stage 2026 event
Malaysia says it has been offered £100m to help the country host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.The Games is currently without a host after the Australian…
Ancient find reveals new evidence of Malaysia’s multicultural past | History News
Kedah, Malaysia – Until six months ago, none of the inhabitants of the village of Bukit Choras, set amid rice fields near the steep and…
MH370 went missing 10 years ago. An Indonesian family hopes it can be found | Aviation News
Medan, Indonesia – Herlina Panjaitan has not changed her mobile phone number since her son, 25-year-old Firman Chandra Siregar, went missing 10 years ago. Siregar,…
Malaysian PM urges Anthony Albanese to restore UNRWA funding in Gaza as ‘most effective’ way to help civilians
In short: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants Australia to restore funding for the United Nations aid agency in Gaza.He said he raised the issue…
Climate change pushes Malaysia’s coastal fishermen away from the sea | Climate Crisis News
Gelang Patah, Malaysia – On an overcast morning six years ago, Mohammad Ridhwan Mohd Yazid was on his way back to Malaysia’s southern Johor coast…
Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres | Refugees News
Malaysia is holding thousands of refugees and migrants in a network of “violent, squalid” detention centres where they are deprived of basic needs and sometimes…
Malaysia could renew search for MH370 plane, 10 years after it vanished | Aviation News
Malaysian transport minister says seabed exploration firm Ocean Infinity has offered a new search proposal. Malaysia may begin a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight…
Inside explosive claims challenging story of lost flight Malaysia Airlines MH370 ten years on from disappearance
FOR ten years it is the mystery that has left the world baffled. On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 departed Kuala Lumpur for…
Tuesday 20 February Malaysian Declaration of Independence Day in Melaka
Malaya's independence began after the signing of the Malayan Independence Treaty signed by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj on 8 February 1956 at Lancaster House, London to…