Migrants in Singapore mostly from Malaysia
Malaysians form the biggest group of migrants living and working in Singapore, accounting for almost half – or 44 per cent – of the foreign-born population here, United Nations figures show.
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Concerned parents in Malaysia on hunt for influenza vaccine as stocks run low
Parents in Malaysia are hurriedly seeking influenza vaccines for their children amid fears of an outbreak in the community, but their efforts have been hampered by depleted stocks in the clinics and hospitals.
Badminton star Momota leaves Malaysia hospital after accident
Badminton world number one Kento Momota is returning home to Japan on Wednesday (Jan 15) after being released from a hospital in Malaysia that treated him for injuries suffered in a vehicle collision.
‘Remedial measures’ for Chinese tourists arriving in Malaysian state of Sabah
Travellers from China have been detained and prosecuted for bypassing immigration checks at Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Malaysia shows recordings of former PM Najib’s effort to seek help on 1MDB
Malaysian investigators played audio recordings of former premier Najib Razak seeking help from people including a member of Abu Dhabi royalty and former prosecutors to try to untangle himself from the 1MDB scandal in 2016.
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.