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WORLDAug 26Deadly Shah Alam brawl reignites Malaysian gang violence fearsSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 26Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on TaiwanMalaysian leader's comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 25Controversial Malaysian professor sacked; Marcos’ US$3b estate tax: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Islamic university sacks professor who claimed Malays could fly A Malaysian Islamic university has formally distanced itself from an academic whose viral claims about ancient Malay civilisation – including that Malays could fly and taught the Chinese “flying kung fu” –...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 24Three fugitives linked to Bambiha Gang deported from Malaysia: Amit ShahIndian agencies have facilitated the deportation of 51 hardened criminals in 2026 alone.The Hindu
WORLDAug 24Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle hazeIndonesia has given Malaysian agencies ⁠official permission ⁠to enter its ⁠airspace to conduct cloud seeding operations, Malaysia’s environment minister has said, part of both countries’ efforts to combat the haze blanketing the region. Indonesia has been stepping ‌up efforts to slow the spread of haze caused by forest and land fires across several provinces, which this month led to dozens of school closures, including in neighbouring Malaysia. Malaysia’s national disaster management agency and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 21Can’t sleep on planes? Try this newly opened Malaysian hotel with suites inside two Boeing 747sForget flying on a Boeing 747, how about staying the night in one? 1975 Avenue & Hotel in Malaysia has transformed two jumbo jets into suites, alongside pools, dining and spa facilities.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 20Malaysia’s Anwar to visit China next month with an eye on building trade tiesMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning a visit to China next month – his first in over a year – as the Southeast Asian country looks to deepen trade ties with Beijing. According to people familiar with the planning, Anwar is expected to make a three-day visit to China in late September at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, with stops in Shanghai and Hangzhou. The trip does not include a stop in Beijing. His itinerary was still being finalised, sources told the South China Morning...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 20Malaysians ask Zohran Mamdani to fix potholes in viral meme appealMalaysians have launched a humorous appeal to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to fix their potholes, sparking a meme fest praising his responsiveness and highlighting local government inaction. The campaign began after a social media user posted a video of a battered road he frequently uses that caused him to crash, urging Mamdani to help make the thoroughfare passable. “Mamdani, please help me. There used to be a pothole over there and because of the pothole I was involved in a road...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17All Malaysia Airlines pilots pass drug tests following Jakarta arrestAll pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs, owner Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on Monday, adding that its cabin crew would be tested next. The mandatory screening process was ⁠ordered after a Malaysian Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges on July 28. Authorities found 26kg (57lbs) of the mind-altering drug MDMA in his luggage upon his arrival in Jakarta from Kuala Lumpur. Urine tests also showed the pilot had been under...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 1617 arrested, HK$3.67m seized in crackdown on scam group using Malaysian ‘runners’Hong Kong police have arrested 17 people and seized HK$3.67 million in a crackdown on a fraud syndicate that recruited foreign “runners” from Malaysia to collect crime proceeds from victims. The force’s Kowloon West crime squad said on Sunday that the arrests were made in connection with “guess who I am” phone scams that duped 22 victims out of about HK$2.5 million between June and August. The single largest loss was HK$700,000. Such cons typically involve scammers calling victims and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 14Cyrus Das honoured with Malaysian Bar Lifetime Achievement AwardCyrus Das has been honored with the Malaysian Bar Lifetime Achievement Award. This acknowledges a significant contribution within the legal profession in Malaysia.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
WORLDAug 14Malaysian university slammed for talk by murdered Mongolian’s ex-loverA Malaysian university has drawn anger over an event invitation to Abdul Razak Baginda, the former lover of a Mongolian woman whose body was blown up with military-grade explosives in one of the country’s most notorious murders. The controversy has spread beyond social media to the International Islamic University Malaysia’s own academics, who on Thursday called for a review of Abdul Razak’s appearance at the university’s International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC) on...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 14Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’Malaysian Formula One (F1) fans hoping to catch the sport’s one-off return to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after almost a decade are facing a frustrating race of their own, with many complaining of confusing ticketing arrangements and broken links. Tickets for the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, to be held at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4, went on sale on Thursday, triggering a scramble among local fans eager to attend the country’s first F1 race...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 13Bangkok Post - Malaysian traveller dies during Bangkok airport transitA Malaysian traveler died while in transit at Bangkok airport. This is a singular unfortunate incident occurring in an international travel hub.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
WORLDAug 11Malaysian scam kingpin walks free; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Anger in Malaysia as Liow pays fine, has money-laundering charges dropped The revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims of preferential treatment for a man...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia graduates in limbo after UK rule changeWhen S* enrolled at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) in the Southeast Asian nation, the British-born Pakistani student believed the five-year medical degree would give him a realistic route into Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). The pathway was never formally guaranteed, but S said NUMed had highlighted a decade-long record in which students who applied for the UK Foundation Programme (UKFP) – the supervised training route for medical graduates – had secured...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Malaysia’s RX-Z faithful fight stigma of illegal street racing after deadly biker festivalA string of deadly motorcycle accidents around Malaysia’s biggest Yamaha RX-Z gathering has intensified calls for the annual event to be scrapped, but enthusiasts say the backlash unfairly conflates a vast owners’ community with illegal street racers. More than 200,000 devotees of the discontinued motorcycle converged on Terengganu, on Malaysia’s east coast, earlier this month for RXZ Members 8.0, reflecting how the modest two-stroke bike has become a vivid badge of identity for a culture with...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly womanSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6Pilot’s arrest spotlights Malaysia’s growing status as regional drug transit hubA pilot allegedly caught with tens of thousands of Ecstasy pills in Jakarta is the most high-profile case in a recent string of arrests that police and criminologists say points to a growing problem: transnational syndicates are using Malaysia to move drugs and recruit couriers. The case was followed within days by other arrests involving Malaysians in Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, suggesting a pattern of criminal organisations exploiting the country’s transport links, porous borders and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at riskAuthorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 4Malaysian police investigate how pilot smuggled drugs past 4 layers of airport checksMalaysian police have identified a Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) security screener as a person of interest after a Malaysia Airlines pilot allegedly carried more than 70,000 Ecstasy pills through four layers of checks before the drugs were intercepted in Jakarta. Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan said on Tuesday that the airport employee assigned to the screening area used by the pilot would be summoned and could face legal action. “We will call him in for questioning and,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 4Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Negeri Sembilan loss means for Malaysian PM Anwar’s political strategy The crushing defeat of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in the Negeri Sembilan polls has raised doubts about his political strategy, as state rival but...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3She Sang Negaraku Every Week , Now She Has To Explain Why She Is MalaysianA person who regularly sang the national anthem is now being questioned about their Malaysian identity. This situation suggests a challenge to their citizenship status.therakyatpost.com · Malaysia
WORLDAug 3Chinese rethink investments, Malaysian PM’s political strategy: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. From property to portfolios: why Chinese families are walking away from homes While Chinese families grow cautious, South Korean retail investors use record leverage to chase tech ETFs despite mounting risks. 2. Chinese pilot who landed safely after cabin leak given first-class merit award Chinese...South China Morning Post
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