Malaysia
- Sports
Malaysia to host Global T20 Canada in June 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Cricket has been chosen to play host to the Global T20 Canada between June-July 2021. The Global T20, owned and managed by Bombay Sports Co. Ltd., is the only…
- World
Malaysia is independent, says minister who earlier termed Beijing ‘big brother’
Beijing: Malaysia is an independent country, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein after facing criticism over his remarks that he view Beijing as a “big brother”. In a statement, Hussein clarified that…
- Offbeat
Thai boy orders cheap iPhone, gets an iPhone shaped table instead
A Thai teen was in for a shock when the “cheap iPhone” he ordered turned out to be a coffee table shaped like an iPhone. Reportedly, this was not a mistake of…
- Bollywood News
AR Rahman thanks fans for showering him with wishes on 54th birthday
Mumbai: As the Indian musical maestro AR Rahman rang in his 54th birthday on Wednesday, the music composer received a plethora of wishes from his fans and well-wishers across the world. Thanking…
- World
Malaysia reports 919 more COVID-19 cases
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia reported 919 new COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, bringing the national total to 43,791. Health Ministry Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah said at a press briefing that…
- Top Stories
New COVID strain found in Malaysia to be 10 times more infectious
Malaysia: Malaysia has detected a strain of the new corona virus that has been found to be 10 times more infectious as reported by Bloomberg. The number of new cases found in…
- World
Malaysia affirms social media users exempt from license rule
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia made an embarrassing U-turn on Friday after a minister sparked a furor over his announcement that all video production, including those on social media, must be licensed amid a…
- News
TJ: Court allows 62 Malaysians,11 Saudis to walk free on the fine of Rs 7k, 10K
New Delhi: A Delhi court Friday allowed 62 Malaysians and 11 foreigners from Saudi Arabia to walk free on payment of fine of Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000 each respectively, after they…
- World
Malaysia won’t send pilgrims for Haj this year: Minister
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will not be sending pilgrims for this years Haj season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Minister said on Friday. Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said the decision was made…
- World
Malaysia turns back boat with 200 Rohingyas over virus fears
KUALA KUMPUR: Malaysia has denied entry to a boat carrying about 200 Rohingya due to coronavirus fears, the air force said, after news emerged this week that scores died on another crowded…
- World
Muhyiddin Yassin sworn in as Malaysia’s new Prime Minister
Kuala Lumpur: Former Home Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was officially sworn in as Malaysias eighth Prime Minister on Sunday even as former leader Mahathir Mohamad claimed he had the majority support to govern.…
- Top Stories
Malaysia’s Mahathir loses PM race, scandal-plagued party returns
KAULA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad lost a power struggle Saturday with a little-known ex-interior minister to be the country’s new leader in a shock twist that will return a scandal-plagued party to…
- News
Malaysia’s Mahathir, Anwar ally again amid crisis
KAULA LUMPUR: Malaysia‘s Mahathir Mohamad put his name forward Saturday to return as premier with the backing of rival Anwar Ibrahim, as the old foes put their differences aside to keep a…
- News
Malaysian king summons Mahathir to palace
KAULA LUMPUR: Malaysia‘s king summoned Mahathir Mohamad to the palace Thursday, fueling talks he may have majority support to return as the next prime minister after his abrupt resignation and the collapse of his…
- News
Malaysian PM Mahathir submits resignation to king
KAULA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has on Monday submitted his resignation to the Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, Reuters reported. At 94 the world’s oldest leader Mahathir submitted his resignation…
- World
Malaysia suspected MH370 downed in murder-suicide: Aussie ex-PM
SYDNEY: Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has claimed “very top” level Malaysian officials believed vanished Flight MH370 was deliberated downed by the captain in a mass murder-suicide. The Malaysia Airlines jet…
- Pakistan
Imran to embark on Malaysia trip on Monday
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a two-day visit to Malaysia on Monday on the invitation of his counterpart Mahathir Mohamad. According to a Foreign Office statement on Sunday,…
- India
Coronavirus: Tripura youth dies in Malaysia
Agartala/Guwahati: In the first reported death due to coronavirus infection from northeast India, a 22-year-old youth from Tripura died in a Malaysian hospital after he was reportedly infected by the dreaded virus,…
- India
Tripura man dies of coronavirus in Malaysia, claims family
Sepahijala: A 23-year-old man from Tripura died in a Malaysian hospital after being infected from a new strain of coronavirus, his family member has claimed. The youth, identified as Manir Hossain, hailed…
- World
Coronavirus: Malaysia orders all mosques to hold special prayers
KUALA LUMPUR: Closeness to Allah is another way to prevent from Coronavirus outbreaks therefore mosques in Muslim-majority Malaysia were instructed to hold “Salatul Hajat” (prayer of need) and “Dua-e-Salamat.” According to Malaysian media reports, all…
- World
Malaysia says won’t be ‘garbage dump’, returns tonnes of waste
KAULA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sent back 150 shipping containers of plastic waste to mostly wealthier nations, with the Southeast Asian country saying Monday it would not be the world’s “garbage dump”. The…
- News
‘Need to be frank’ against ‘wrong things’: Malaysian PM on CAA
KAULA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday said he was concerned by India palm oil import curbs but defended his criticism for the Citizenship Amendment Act. Also ReadMalaysia’s stance on CAA and…
- Top Stories
Malaysia’s stance on CAA and J&K may lead to trade curbs
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, reports surfaced that India had imposed an effective ban on refined palm oil targeting Malaysia following an ongoing diplomatic row between the two countries set off by the…
- News
Pak PM Khan cancels Malaysia trip
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday cancelled his scheduled trip to Kaula Lumpur, Malayasia where he was to attend a summit of Muslim majority countries excluding Saudi Arabia and a…
- World
Obama addresses young leaders in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur: Former US President Barack Obama on Friday addressed young leaders at a plenary session here organized by his foundation. The titled “How the Asia-Pacific Shaped Us”, featured the former President…
- Crime and Accident
Malaysia arrests almost 700 Chinese over cyber scam
KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 700 Chinese nationals were arrested in Malaysia when authorities raided a building and busted a major online investment scam operation, immigration officials said Thursday. With a fairly open visa…
- World
Malaysia hands jail term to laundrette cat killer
Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian man who killed a pregnant cat by putting it into a laundrette dryer has been sentenced to 34 months in jail, official media reported, in a case that sparked outrage.…
- World
Malaysia looks to strengthen navy as sea tensions grow
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia must strengthen its navy to better defend the country’s waters, a minister said Thursday, as tensions mount over Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the contested South China Sea. China has…
- Hollywood
Jennifer Lopez starrer film ‘Hustlers’ gets banned in Malaysia
Washington: American actor-singer Jennifer Lopez, who is happy to witness a positive response from her much-awaited film ‘Hustlers’ recently received a major setback after the film was banned in Malaysia. The 50-year-old’s…
- News
Despite ban, Zakir Naik’s popularity remains high
More than two thousand people throng the iconic Chinese mosque to pray alongside Dr. Zakir Naik in Melaka, where has been banned from holding religious talks. Dressed in a simple blue shirt, black pants…