Malaysia’s Education Minister Maszlee Malik resigns
Malaysian Education Minister Maszlee Malik, who has faced numerous criticisms since becoming a minister in the Pakatan Harapan government, has resigned.
After 3 long years, Malaysia’s first e-hailing bike service is back on the road with 700 riders
The Star reported that the company is looking to expand its coverage to other regions and states and is in the process of vetting over 4,000 rider applications.
Acknowledging unhappiness in 2019, PM promises Malaysia better in 2020
On the final day of 2019, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad conceded that some Malaysians were dissatisfied with the Pakatan Harapan administration’s performance over the year.
Malaysia concerned over Dutch lawmaker’s move to revive caricature competition depicting Prophet Muhammad
Malaysia has voiced deep concern over the move by Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders to revive a caricature competition depicting Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) despite strong rejections and condemnations to a similar move earlier.
Malaysian e-hailing drivers and users uncertain over Jan 1 mandatory child car seat ruling
The use of child car seat will be mandatory in Malaysia beginning Wednesday (Jan 1), but e-hailing drivers and customers are left unsure about how they should comply with the ruling.
The Malaysian economy in 2020
As Malaysia heads into the final year of Vision 2020, the government is confident the country’s economy will achieve a stronger and more sustainable growth of 4.8 percent next year.
Malaysia’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 needs a rethink: academic
MALAYSIA’S new draft economic blueprint needs a rethink to make a breakthrough, a Malaysian academic has suggested, as a lack of clarity of its objectives could reduce the impact of this statement.
70% of Malaysia’s rich put their savings in bank accounts, 6 in 10 retire comfortably thanks to pensions: Report
Malaysia’s rich are well prepared for retirement – and it’s mostly thanks to Government pensions, a new report by Standard Chartered has found.
Dozens to be questioned over claim Najib Razak gave Altantuya kill order: Malaysia police chief
Dozens of people will be called up in connection with the statutory declaration made by former police commando Azilah Hadri alleging he was ordered by former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak to kill Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, said national police chief Abdul Hamid Bador.
Driver arrested for knocking down auxiliary police officer at Woodlands Checkpoint
A 52-year-old car driver has been arrested for knocking down an auxiliary police officer at Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 28.
Malaysia defends Muslim summit shunned by Saudi, slammed by OIC
Hosting a summit of Muslim leaders, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad bemoaned the state of Islam and defended the meeting that has been shunned by Saudi Arabia and criticised for undermining the bigger Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Food delivery rider killed in accident with lorry in Woodlands
A 42-year-old GrabFood delivery rider died in an accident involving a lorry on Friday (Dec 20).
4 most haunted hotels in Malaysia perfect for your ghost-hunting adventure
We might be thinking it is safe because there are lots of people around, but it all boils down to the question whether the person you encounter at a certain hotel is a human being or not.
Malaysia in top 20 nations most affected by scam calls
Malaysia has been listed as one of the top 20 countries affected by scam calls, according to a survey conducted by mobile application Truecaller.
Malaysia-Indonesia little people football friendly thrills spectators
Malaysian Mat Rawi Zulkifli (left) is challenged for the ball by Indonesian M Lutfi Wijaksono held at the National Sports Council Mini Stadium on Dec 14, 2019. The Malaysians won the game 4-1. – Bernama
6 Malaysian Muslims sentenced to jail for skipping Friday prayers
Six Malaysian Muslims have reportedly been handed one-month jail terms for skipping prayers in violation of Islamic laws, sparking fresh concern Wednesday (Dec 4) about rising religious conservatism in the multi-ethnic country.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak says Saudi king donated millions to ensure stability
Najib said he only found out about US$1.05 billion in his personal bank account after the anti-corruption commission took his statement.
Malaysian ex-leader Najib to take stand in 1MDB trial
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak will take the stand to defend his conduct in the 1MDB scandal on Tuesday (Dec 3), as the first of several trials linked to the multi-billion-dollar fraud enters a crucial stage.
Malaysia wants to spend RM5 million to study the possibility of building a third bridge with Singapore
The third bridge between Singapore and Malaysia may not be coming so soon, but a RM5 million (S$1.6 million) study to look into its feasibility is on the horizon.
10 amazing adventures in Malaysia for 2020
10 amazing adventures in Malaysia for 2020 – 1. Mountain trails, 2. Gastronomic riches, 3. Family friendly … and more …