Rescuers save elephants trapped in abandoned Malaysian gold mine
Five elephants trapped in an abandoned gold mine in the Malaysian state of Pahang were rescued after an operation that lasted nearly six hours on Tuesday (Aug 20).
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Malaysia mulls over solutions to Causeway congestion in first special committee meeting
Malaysia is considering a slew of measures to ease congestion at the Causeway, including expanding the link, building a covered walkway and creating a shipping lane, it said Thursday (Aug 22).
Malaysia quizzes Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik as pressure mounts
Malaysian police Monday (Aug 19) questioned a controversial Indian Islamic preacher for allegedly making insensitive remarks about race in the multi-ethnic country, as pressure mounts on authorities to kick him out.
Malaysia, Singapore reach ‘understanding’ over RTS Link project: Malaysian Transport Minister
Malaysia and Singapore have reached “an understanding” over the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Monday (Aug 19).
AirAsia removes processing fee for Malaysian bookings from Oct 1
AirAsia Bhd will be removing the processing fee for Malaysia for bookings made from October 1, 2019 to keep air travel affordable for all.
Malaysia’s economy grows 4.9% in Q2
Malaysia’s economy grows 4.9% in Q2, faster than forecast on stronger domestic demand.
Malaysia to question Islamic preacher Zakir Naik over remarks on religion
Malaysian authorities will summon Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday (Aug 15).
Malaysian police say Irish teen Nora Quoirin probably died from hunger, stress
Nora Anne Quoirin, the Irish-French girl whose body was found near a jungle stream in Malaysia, died from internal bleeding likely due to prolonged hunger and stress, Malaysian police said on Thursday (Aug 15).
Search ongoing for missing Singaporean kayakers in Malaysia: MFA
Singapore authorities are working with their Malaysian counterparts to locate two Singaporean kayakers who went missing off Mersing in Johor, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Saturday (Aug 10).
Traffic jam at Johor checkpoints as Singaporeans return home after holidaying in Malaysia
Two exit points heading into Singapore recorded heavy traffic with many Singaporeans returning home after a four-day public holiday due to the Hari Raya Haji and the island republic’s national day celebrations.
Jokowi to visit Malaysia, Singapore as haze crisis returns
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is set to visit Malaysia and Singapore this week, the Foreign Ministry has announced, amid fears over the possibility of another transboundary haze crisis emanating from Indonesia.
Missing Nora Quoirin’s family make appeal and remain hopeful
The family of a British girl missing in Malaysia have said they remain hopeful, as police leading the investigation refused to rule out a “criminal element” in her disappearance.
Malaysian civil society urges Mahathir to spell out handover plan to Anwar
Malaysian civil society on Wednesday (Aug 7) urged Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to put in place a clear succession plan, and to appoint Mr Anwar Ibrahim as deputy prime minister six months prior to the takeover date for a smooth transition.
Azmin Ali denies not backing Anwar as Malaysia’s next PM
The deputy president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Mr Azmin Ali, has denied that he is not supporting his party chief Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia’s next prime minister.
Malaysian man held at Chennai airport after diamonds worth RM1.3m found hidden on his body, in luggage
A Malaysian man was arrested at Chennai International Airport on Saturday in an attempt to smuggle diamonds worth 22.5 million rupees (RM1.34 million) into India.
London girl Nora Quoirin, 15, vanishes on Malaysia holiday
A 15-year-old girl from London has gone missing while on holiday in Malaysia, a friend of her family has said.
Big is beautiful in Malaysian stocks as foreign funds return
Bigger is better in battered Malaysian equities as investors expect larger stocks to outperform smaller ones in the second half of this year.
‘I agreed Anwar will be next PM and I will stick to that promise,’ says Malaysia’s Mahathir
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says he will stick with an agreed plan to pass the prime ministership to MP Anwar Ibrahim …
PM pledges loyalty to new King, says govt committed to Malaysia’s continued prosperity
Shared prosperity of the people is the basis of the commitment of the government led by Pakatan Harapan (PH) in designing programmes and policies to make Malaysia a prosperous, dignified and independent nation, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.