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DISASTERAug 26Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers as haze crisis deepensIndonesia and Malaysia have agreed to share the skies amid a haze crisis that has closed nearly 600 Malaysian schools and erased much of the Kuala Lumpur skyline from view. The Petronas Twin Towers, usually visible for miles around, have been swallowed by a grey shroud as wildfires that continue to rage across Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Authorities from both countries are coordinating operations along their shared Bornean border, with Malaysia’s environment...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26This Malaysian Wants To Help Small Businesses Find CustomersA Malaysian individual is reportedly working to assist small businesses in finding customers. This initiative aims to support local enterprises in expanding their client base.therakyatpost.com · Malaysia
WORLDAug 26Deadly Shah Alam brawl reignites Malaysian gang violence fearsSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours“I want to survive.” That was uppermost in Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen’s mind while he was drifting in the South China Sea, hours after a free-fall parachute training exercise went wrong. Johen, 27, was one of six Malaysian navy special forces personnel who landed in the sea on August 12 after missing their designated landing site at Pulau Layang-Layang, off Sabah’s coast. It happened during the drill’s second jump at 4.30pm, when a sudden change in weather severely affected...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 26Terror as Malaysian roller coaster fails mid-ride, 10 injuredA roller coaster malfunction at a major theme park on the outskirts of Malaysia’s capital city injured 10 people on Saturday, the operator confirmed after coming under fire for what critics called a prolonged silence over the incident. Authorities said on Monday that the riders had suffered minor injuries after the ride abruptly stopped, leaving them stranded. The incident sparked a flurry of complaints across Malaysian social media, with numerous posts sharing videos purportedly showing the...South 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]
POLITICSAug 25Can Anwar’s call for ‘freer’ filmmaking help ease Malaysia’s censorship rules?Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the country’s filmmakers to think more freely, even as recent censorship battles show how tightly the state still controls what can reach the screen. Anwar said an industry forced to repeatedly seek official approval for individual scenes could not become more creative or competitive, calling for fewer restrictions on filmmakers at a time when Malaysian productions were outperforming Hollywood titles at home. But his remarks came less than six...South China Morning Post
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
DISASTERAug 24Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle hazeMalaysia has announced that Indonesia will grant access to its airspace for cloud seeding operations, which aim to address the regional haze.scmp.com · China
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
BUSINESSAug 24Malaysia’s data centre rules aim to green the sector, not slam the doorIn global commercial real estate investment markets, data centres are all the rage. While stock markets continue to suffer bouts of volatility as sentiment oscillates between concerns artificial intelligence (AI) will fall short of expectations and fears it will prove more disruptive than many think, the fundamentals of data centres are exceptionally strong. According to JLL, global data centre occupancy was 97 per cent at the end of last year while 77 per cent of all capacity under construction...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24‘I hate Americans, all of them’: Malaysian politician’s anti-US rant draws backlashMalaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir has triggered a social media storm after declaring in a video that he “hates Americans, all of them”, over Washington’s support for Israel – echoing the fierce anti-US rhetoric long associated with his father, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. “I hate Americans. I despise Israelis, but I hate Americans, all of them,” Mukhriz said in the video, posted on Saturday. “It matters not if they’re Republican or Democrat, pro-Israel or pro-Palestine. None of it...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24Who will be Malaysia next Prime Minister ? – Asia News NetworkThe question of who will become Malaysia's next Prime Minister is a current topic of discussion. This indicates an upcoming or ongoing leadership transition within the country's government.asianews.network · China
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 24Malaysian villages shaken as blasts rock southern ThailandSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24Indonesia takes on Malaysia in battle over palm oil pricingIndonesia produces and exports more palm oil than any other country, but when it comes to setting the price, it still plays second fiddle to Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto wants to change that. On August 14, he announced a new exchange for commodities including palm oil, nickel and coal, targeted to begin operations on January 1. But analysts say dominance in physical supply does not automatically translate into pricing power. Jakarta’s move to set new benchmarks may not be enough to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23In Malaysia, voter anger fuels a third force against AnwarMalaysian politics runs on grudges and few illustrate that better than the one nursed by Rafizi Ramli. A year after losing the deputy presidency of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s People’s Justice Party (PKR), he has built a vehicle for the disaffected, aimed squarely at the coalition of which he was once part. Parti Bersama Malaysia – or Bersama, meaning “together” – is barely three months old under its new leadership, yet it has already rattled Malaysia’s governing alliance. Taken over in May...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 22Dozens die as dengue surges in Malaysia while vaccine uptake stallsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 22Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now Umno wants it allThe roar from thousands of People’s Justice Party (PKR) delegates gathered at a grand convention centre in Melaka last weekend exuded all the confidence expected of a party leading Malaysia’s government. The past three years have been the culmination of more than two decades of struggle for PKR, with it finally achieving its long-held goal of installing leader Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister and wielding the power to push through reforms. Yet beneath the confident facade lurks a ruling party now...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21Malaysia - Arm Ltd cooperation targets 5 , 000 chip designers by 2027Malaysia and Arm Ltd are collaborating with a goal to train 5,000 chip designers by 2027. This initiative aims to boost semiconductor industry talent and development in Malaysia.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
DISASTERAug 21Malaysia’s Sarawak shuts almost 600 schools as haze hits ‘very unhealthy’ levelTransboundary haze has again disrupted daily life on Malaysian Borneo, forcing nearly 600 schools in Sarawak to shut on Friday as air pollution in parts of the state reached “very unhealthy” levels. The closures affecting almost 200,000 pupils were the latest disruptions caused by Southeast Asia’s persistent haze problem, which flares during dry spells when forest and peatland fires – often linked to land clearing for agriculture and plantations – send harmful smoke across national borders. The...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]
POLITICSAug 21Are Malaysian Muslims less corrupt? PAS leader skewered over divisive politicsMalaysia’s Islamist opposition leader Abdul Hadi Awang has sparked outrage and ridicule with unproven claims linking religion to dishonesty, suggesting that Muslims are less corrupt than non-Muslims. Hadi’s remarks, which drew demands for evidence, came amid a series of attacks by his Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) on the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a predominantly ethnic Chinese party in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition. “Not all Muslims are free from corruption but in...South China Morning Post
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
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