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.
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‘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.
Malaysia is the only place where fake Panadol has been found – for now
Malaysia is so far the only country where fake Panadol has been reported, consumer healthcare giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) told Business Insider on Wednesday (August 28).
Drugs worth US$161 million seized in Malaysia’s biggest haul
Malaysian authorities on Friday (Aug 23) said they had seized nearly 3.7 tonnes of ketamine and cocaine worth about US$161 million in the country’s biggest drugs haul to date.
Is Malaysia doing enough to stop its brain drain?
Malaysia’s target of becoming a high-income economy looks to be on track. Recently, the World Bank reaffirmed its confidence that Malaysia should become a high-income nation by 2024, as long as the country’s gross national income (GNI) per capita continues to grow at a range of four to 4.5 percent.
Man who introduced Malaysians to young Zakir Naik tells what went wrong
The man who introduced Malaysia to a young Dr Zakir Naik more than two decades ago says the organisers of recent events featuring the Indian Muslim preacher could have been more prepared in view of the controversies surrounding him.