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.
Theme park opening pushes Genting Malaysia’s shares higher
Shares of Genting Malaysia Bhd rose 5.22% on news that the company could be opening its outdoor theme park (OTP) a lot earlier than expected.
Dr M remains Malaysia’s most admired man, says study
Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has again topped the list as Malaysia’s most admired man, according to YouGov’s annual study of which public figures people look up to.
Tigers send village into panic frenzy, chases woman on bike in Malaysia’s Terengganu
Two tigers on the loose caused panic in the Malaysian state of Terengganu, with one chasing a pregnant woman who was riding her motorbike and the other confronting a woman right at her door.
Petaling Street, the ‘Chinatown’ of Malaysia’s capital, bets on its heritage for a modern revival
The landing point of many Cantonese and Hakka settlers centuries ago, the area was seen to have lost its local character in recent times
The Great Wall puts a stop to Malaysia’s gallant run at Indonesian Open
Malaysia’s campaign at the Indonesian Open ended at the semi-final stage on Saturday as both mixed doubles pair were dumped out.
Orang Asli land under threat in Pahang as Musang King plantations grow
The loud grunts of a crane’s engine pierced the silence of Bukit Telaga Village, near the foot of Pahang’s tourist hotspot Fraser’s Hill. The sound reverberated through the forest and interrupted the tireless croaking of crickets.
Malaysia lorry driver jailed, fined after crash that killed Singapore family
A 55-year-old lorry driver on Friday (Jul 19) was sentenced to five years’ jail after he was found guilty of reckless driving which caused the deaths of four members of a Singaporean family.
Russian ex-beauty queen shares video of ‘romantic dance’ with Kelantan Sultan amid news of divorce
Talks may be rife about the Sultan of Kelantan having divorced his Russian wife Rihana Oksana Voevodina, with sources confirming to the New Straits Times that the divorce was filed on June 22 and finalised on July 1.
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name?
Seriously, where does nasi lemak originate from?