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WORLDAug 2Favourites Thailand takes control of Asean Hyundai Cup Group A with a comprehensive victory over Malaysia in BangkokThailand secured a significant victory over Malaysia in Bangkok, taking control of Group A in the Asean Hyundai Cup. This report details a key development in a regional sports tournament.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 31Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta over drugsA Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta on drug-related charges. This incident involves an airline employee and potential legal consequences.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 31Malaysia’s baby bust accelerates shift towards greying societyMalaysia’s shift towards an older society is accelerating, as children make up a shrinking share of the population and older people a growing one, raising difficult questions over who will work, pay taxes and provide care in the decades ahead. Children aged 14 and below made up 21.2 per cent of the population in 2026, down from 21.6 per cent a year earlier, according to official figures released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) on Friday. People aged 65 and above rose from 8 per...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flightA Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risked the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said on Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO, was arrested on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly after arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The airport customs office did not say which carrier the pilot worked for, but the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in IndonesiaJapan Today
WORLDJul 30Malaysia’s ‘shocking’ deal to return 5,000 Rohingya to Myanmar triggers refoulement fearsSouth China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5 , 000 Rohingya refugeesMalaysia announced that Myanmar will take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees. This indicates a development in the ongoing international refugee situation concerning the Rohingya people.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 29Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risksMalaysia is tightening controls on high-risk hiking routes after officials linked a growing rescue burden to poor preparation, unauthorised trails and social media-driven summit attempts. The push is aimed partly at curbing gruelling “compressed hikes”, in which climbers try to complete long or technically demanding routes within a single day, often combining an ascent and descent that would usually be spread over a longer period. The Fire and Rescue Department recorded 52 cases involving 114...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia blessing in disguise A displaced F1 race could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Malaysia. This suggests potential positive economic or promotional outcomes from the event's relocation.scmp.com · China
WORLDJul 28Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UNMalaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 28How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia’s ‘blessing in disguise’Malaysia once decided Formula One was too expensive to keep, but Bahrain’s displaced Grand Prix has given it an unexpected route back to the calendar, as well as a chance to test whether the sport can still deliver value without the full financial burden of a long-term comeback. Analysts say the one-off race, made possible by the war in Iran and the cancellation of April’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, offers Malaysia more than a nostalgic return to Sepang: it provides a timely tourism lift...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Cambodia - Malaysia friendship mission brings smiles and new hope to rural childrenA friendship mission between Cambodia and Malaysia is providing support to rural children. This initiative aims to bring positive impact and hope to these communities.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 27Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 - 4Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2 to 4. This announces the location and dates for an international sporting event.phnompenhpost.com · Cambodia
WORLDJul 27rohingya : Fear and hate force Rohingya refugee schools to shut in MalaysiaRohingya refugee schools in Malaysia have been forced to close due to fear and hate. This situation highlights a humanitarian challenge affecting vulnerable refugee communities.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WORLDJul 27Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 - 4Malaysia is scheduled to host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2nd to 4th. This announces an upcoming international sporting event.asianews.network · China
WORLDJul 262026 Bahrain Grand Prix to be staged at Sepang in MalaysiaThe 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to be held at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. This is an update on the future calendar of a major international sporting event.news.az · Azerbaijan
WORLDJul 26F1 returns to Malaysia in OctoberFormula 1 racing is scheduled to return to Malaysia in October. This announces a sporting event.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
WORLDJul 26Malaysia to host Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 - 4Malaysia is scheduled to host the Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2-4. This concerns an upcoming international sporting event.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 24F1 news : Malaysia in frame for shock F1 returnFormula 1 news suggests that Malaysia may be considered for a return to the racing calendar. This indicates a potential change in the sport's venue lineup.speedcafe.com · Australia
WORLDJul 21Malaysia’s US$500 million warship, Philippines’ Pax Silica AI hub: 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. Malaysia’s US$500 million warship set for delivery, minus the missiles Malaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. 2. Did fear of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20China Global Development Initiative and Malaysia rail transformationThe China Global Development Initiative is linked to the rail transformation efforts in Malaysia. This highlights international collaboration on infrastructure development projects.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 20Malaysia aims for 600,000 South Korean arrivals in new travel driveAs Malaysia pushes to welcome 47 million international visitors under this year’s travel campaign, the country is setting its sights on bringing South Korean arrivals back above pre-pandemic levels by promoting authentic local experiences beyond its well-known beach resorts and city attractions. “South Korea is one of our priority markets,” Kamilia Hani Abdul Halim, director of Tourism Malaysia Seoul, said in an interview. Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrestA man suspected of repeatedly stalking a 22-year-old university student has been arrested in Malaysia after CCTV footage showing him sniffing her shoes outside her flat went viral on social media. The footage shows a man in a black T-shirt loitering in a corridor outside what is believed to be the victim’s home in Shah Alam, before reaching through a grille to grab her footwear and sniff it. The victim lodged a police report on Sunday after the post drew widespread attention, claiming to have...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 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. Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost South Korea may have lost Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine order, but analysts say its close-run contest with Germany has handed Seoul a different prize: proof that it can challenge one of the world’s...South China Morning Post