636 schools closed in Malaysia as haze worsens
Malaysia yesterday shut 636 schools in Sarawak, Selangor, Putrajaya and Negeri Sembilan due to the worsening haze, with 445,249 students missing classes.
Malaysian man escapes gallows over death of teenage girl
A 29-year-old man has escaped the gallows over the death of a teenage girl after his murder charge was reduced by the Malaysian Court of Appeal on Thursday (Sep 12).
DPM: Govt won’t allow Malaysia to be jeopardised
The government will not allow the people and nation to be jeopardised by any group who tries to incite or pit one against the other so that the country will be divided, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Malaysia to focus cloud seeding operations in Selangor, Johor to reduce haze
Malaysia will focus its cloud seeding operations in haze-affected states Selangor and Johor, which have recorded high Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.
10 cool, crazy, and weird world records Malaysia holds
While the country has some cool achievements under its belt, it’s also got some that are just plain weird.
‘Cosplay killer’ escapes the gallows in Malaysia
A self-employed man in Malaysia dubbed the “cosplay killer” has escaped the gallows for the 2013 murder of his teenage girlfriend whose remains he stuffed in a suitcase, The Star reported.
More people fall sick as haze worsens in Malaysia
As haze continued to blanket parts of Malaysia, clinics in the Klang Valley reported a spike in the number of patients seeking treatment for cough and respiratory infection.
Air quality in Malaysia worsened so much on Wednesday that open burning is now banned
In an effort to combat the worsening haze, Malaysia’s Department of Environment (DOE) has banned open burning across the entire country except for cremation, religious purposes, grilling/barbecue and flaring.
Commentary: The East Malaysia secession grapevine, an absolute headache for Malaysia Day
This coming Monday (Sep 16) marks Malaysia Day, a public holiday that commemorates the formation of the Federation of Malaysia – when the states of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore merged in 1963.
Govt pledges to liberate Malaysia from corruption, abuse of power
The government is committed to rehabilitating the country and liberating it from corruption and abuse of power, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
99 Malaysian couples tie the knot in mass ceremony on auspicious day
Ninety-nine couples tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony at a Chinese temple in Malaysia on Monday (Sep 9), the ninth day of the ninth month that is considered an auspicious date by ethnic Chinese.
Malaysia to commence cloud-seeding to combat haze
Malaysia to commence cloud-seeding to combat haze, Indonesian denies fires in Sumatra are the cause …
Malaysia turning to food crops as palm oil price falls
Malaysia turning to food crops as palm oil price falls …
Haze in Malaysia likely to stay till end of month
Haze in Malaysia likely to stay till end of month …
Out of the jungle and into a death trap: the fate of Malaysia’s last nomadic people
It swept over the settlement like a plague. First came a fever, then their throats swelled up, their eyes became bloodshot and their lungs rattled with coughing. And then they began to die.
Malaysia celebrates 62nd anniversary of independence
Malaysia celebrates 62nd anniversary of independence …
Maszlee talks free breakfast, Dr M’s wish for Malaysians to emulate Japanese
The plan to introduce free breakfast in schools goes beyond eating and is aimed at instilling discipline similar to the Japanese model, Education Minister Maszlee Malik has said.
Malaysia to sign double-taxation treaty with Cambodia
Malaysia and Cambodia will sign a double taxation avoidance agreement during an official three-day visit by the Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad beginning tomorrow.
Report: 33,000 Malaysians seek asylum in Australia
As many as 33,000 Malaysians have applied to be refugees in Australia over the last few years, according to its High Commissioner to Malaysia Andrew Goledzinowski.
Hong Kong investors shun Singapore homes for cheaper property in Malaysia, Taiwan
Hong Kong investors shun Singapore homes for cheaper property in Malaysia, Taiwan.