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.
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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.
Malaysia Airlines turns to Morgan Stanley in recovery scramble
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund has hired Morgan Stanley to explore strategic options for Malaysia Airlines, including a potential stake sale, as part of a recovery plan for the country’s struggling flag carrier.
Meet Zarinah Man, Malaysia’s very own ‘Nurse Nightingale’
Zarinah Man, the matron at Tabung Haji’s (TH) Syisyah Medical Centre here, is a “Florence Nightingale” to Malaysian pilgrims in this holiest city for Muslims this Haj season.
From lawyer to insect farmer: Malaysian entrepreneur touts roasted crickets as healthy, sustainable snack
Large blue containers containing around a million crickets filled a shophouse in Kuala Lumpur. The entire unit is fully sealed like a prison, with all windows closed. There is no air-conditioning or electric fan so that the environment is warm, humid and dark all day.
Malaysian Queen discusses her Chinese roots and lending money to Robert Kuok
Tunka Azizah, the Malaysian Raja Permaisuri Agong, spoke to Chinese media days before the July 30 installation ceremony of her husband, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong and took the opportunity to explain her Chinese heritage.
Is corporate Malaysia ready for new laws against bribery?
Businesses in Malaysia have less than a year to comply with the legal anti-bribery provisions of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act, but concerns have risen on the readiness and awareness of commercial organisations, especially small-scale businesses.