Chinese in Malaysia told not to protest amid ‘investment scam’ anger
Embassy warns its nationals that street demonstrations are illegal after scores reportedly staged a protest outside the building over losses from an online pyramid scheme
Malaysia says details of Johor Baru-Singapore rail link to be decided within two weeks
A rail line linking Johor Baru and Singapore will proceed, with details of the project decided by the Malaysian Cabinet within these two weeks ..
M’sia’s street food may be good, but S’pore promotes its own food better
Singapore has been ranked as the best city in the world for street food in 2019, beating several cities in the Asia-Pacific region, including those in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
Malaysia’s home ministry bans controversial pro-China comic
Malaysia’s Home Ministry on Wednesday (Oct 23) banned a comic with pro-China overtones …
Killer rat-eating monkeys stun scientists in Malaysia
Scientists have been stunned after macaques in Malaysia ate so many rats on palm oil plantations that chemical pest control may no longer be needed.
Mystery woman sitting next to Malaysia’s Sports Minister sets tongues wagging
A woman who sashayed into the office of Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has diverted some attention away from the incessant squabbling in Malaysian politics.
Driver in Malaysia leaves cash and apology after accidentally damaging another car
There is nothing more infuriating than discovering a dent or scratch on your vehicle, courtesy of someone else.
Malaysia’s PM Mahathir says rail line RTS linking Johor Baru to Singapore to proceed
KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday (Oct 17) said Malaysia will proceed with the 4km Johor Baru to Singapore rail line.
Five men to challenge police detention in Malaysia over alleged Tamil Tiger links
Lawyers representing five men, including two lawmakers, will be filing habeas corpus applications to challenge their detention under Malaysia’s security laws for alleged links to a banned Sri Lankan militant group.
Woman caught in Malaysia trying to smuggle heroin in durians
A 34-year-old woman was detained after she was found to have hidden drugs in hollowed-out durians that she tried to smuggle out from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (Subang) airport, Bernama news agency reported.
Lower threshold price for foreign buyers may not fix Malaysia’s property glut
Malaysia’s plan to lower the minimum price at which foreigners are eligible to buy homes is meant to tackle the property glut, but analysts warn it could create a property bubble instead.
Poverty persists in Malaysia despite strides made: Mahathir
Poverty in the country continues to persist and requires policy attention, Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has said, despite the strides that have been made to tackle the problem.
Study: Malaysia the fifth-worst country for personal data protection
Malaysia has been ranked as the fifth-worst country in terms of protecting the personal data of its citizens, a tech study shows.
Malaysia’s 2020 deficit is 3.2pc? So what? Three economists weigh in
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is planning to spend RM297 billion next year, hoping to stimulate Malaysia’s economy during a global slowdown while maintaining a fiscal deficit of 3.2 per cent of the GDP.
Singaporean man accused of dismembering wife
Singaporean man accused of dismembering wife and stepson leads Melaka police to human heads on roof.
Malaysia to invest S$28 million to ease congestion at Causeway and Second Link, ‘intends to proceed’ with RTS
The Malaysian government will invest RM85 million (S$28 million) next year to address congestion at the Causeway and Second Link, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on Friday (Oct 11).
Malaysia proposes RM86 million fine on Grab for abusive practices
Malaysia’s competition regulator on Thursday (Oct 3) proposed a fine of over RM86 million (US$20.53 million) on ride-hailing firm Grab for violating the country’s competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on its drivers.
Malaysia is the first country to receive Huawei Mate 30
Launched in Munich, Germany, last month, the super flagship smartphone lineup will be available from today (Oct 3) through the Exclusive Ownership campaign.
Malaysia halts VEP enforcement at Johor checkpoints
Malaysia has halted the enforcement of its Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme at its two Johor checkpoints, the Ministry of Transport has said, following several teething problems last week.
Former King of Malaysia slams his ‘gold digger’ Russian beauty ex-wife over divorce demands
The former King of Malaysia and his ex-wife Oksana Voevodina are locked in a bitter divorce after their short-lived marriage