Malaysia’s Teoh Ze Tong, 26, crowned as winner of Star Search 2019
Star Search selected its winner on Sunday (Nov 3), as the Mediacorp talent competition makes its return after a nine-year break.
Malaysia vows to topple Singapore as top destination for Indian travellers
Malaysia is rolling out a tourism charm offensive to increase the share of Indian visitors travelling to Southeast Asian countries.
JB-Singapore RTS Link to go ahead but further suspended to April 2020: Khaw
The suspension of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project has been extended to Apr 30, 2020, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday (Nov 4).
Faced with trade threats, Dr M suggests Asean ‘do exactly what Mr Trump does’
Malaysia and its regional neighbours can take a leaf from US President Donald Trump’s playbook on dealing with troublesome trade partners who threaten to stop buying their products, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said at the Asean Business and Investment Summit (ABIS 2019) here today.
Malaysian salaries are insufficient
NUR NADIAH makes RM2,400 gross a month – about the median Malaysian salary – and like the average Malaysian, she struggles to make ends meet.
Malaysia’s move to cut foreign workers sparks labour shortage fears
Malaysia is trying to overcome its reliance on low-skilled foreign workers as it tries to move up the economic ladder. But that’s hurting some key industries in the country.
Malaysia seeks another RTS extension
There will still be no decision today by the Malaysian government on the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project.
2 assemblymen among 10 charged in Malaysia for links with Tamil Tigers
Ten men, including two state assemblymen and a teacher, were charged in Malaysia on Tuesday (Oct 29) over suspected links with the now-defunct Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) separatist group.
Malaysia’s Queen tweets about sambal diplomacy with Lee Kuan Yew
Malaysia’s Queen yesterday tweeted about her sambal diplomacy with Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, and uploaded a letter of appreciation from the late leader for her spicy gift.
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.