Forget Britain’s Huawei fumble, China’s helping Malaysia find its 5G spot
Malaysia prepares to embrace the 5G revolution as it eyes the use of the technology in education and farming.
Wuhan virus won’t turn you into a ‘zombie’, says Malaysia
The deadly coronavirus will not cause victims to act like zombies, Malaysia’s government said on social media, as officials act to correct the spread of misinformation surrounding the outbreak.
English to be used to teach maths, science again, says Malaysian PM Mahathir
Malaysia will once again use English to teach mathematics and science subjects, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia’s public hospitals can handle possible cases of Wuhan virus: Deputy Health Minister
Malaysia’s public healthcare system is equipped to deal with possible cases of a coronavirus spreading across China and beyond, said Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye on Wednesday (Jan 22).
Almost 100 killed on Malaysian roads in one week
Up to 97 people were killed in traffic accidents nationwide over the past seven days following the launch of Op Selamat, which was initiated in conjunction with the Chinese New Year travel rush.
Malaysia returns 42 containers of ‘illegal’ plastic waste to UK
Malaysia is returning 42 shipping containers of illegally imported plastic waste to the UK, its environment minister has announced.
Malaysia govt starts free meal programme for poor with 4,000 students
About 4,000 students from 100 schools across Malaysia on Monday (Jan 20) were given free meals before the beginning of classes, part of a government programme to help poor students who could not afford a proper meal at home.
Malaysia wields anti-terrorism laws to fight wildlife poaching
Malaysia is stepping up the fight to protect its critically-endangered wildlife by using tough anti-terrorism and money-laundering laws against poachers.
Malaysia walks back plan for students to switch to black shoes, saying colour isn’t a priority
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has temporarily taken over the Education Ministry portfolio, says he is not bothered about the colour of shoes worn to school.
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.
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.