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POLITICSSep 25Ex-Malaysian minister charged with sedition over Negeri Sembilan royal crisisA veteran Malaysian politician pleaded not guilty on Friday to a sedition charge over remarks backing a rival claimant to the Negeri Sembilan throne amid the months-long royal crisis. Rais Yatim, 84, a former cabinet minister and president of Malaysia’s Senate, was charged at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, for his comments on June 5, during a ceremony proclaiming Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar the state’s 12th ruler. Rais is accused of uttering seditious words at the Parkroyal...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 24Between Seaweed and Sea Turtles : Building Resilient Coastal Livelihoods in MalaysiaThe article discusses efforts to build resilient coastal livelihoods in Malaysia, focusing on resources like seaweed and sea turtles. This highlights initiatives for sustainable development and environmental conservation in the region.worldfishcenter.org · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHSep 24Russia-China space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast AsiaWhile major powers compete in militarised space races and state-led megaprojects, a group comprising a Russian astronaut trainer, Chinese science educators and Malaysian collaborators is laying the groundwork for an international youth space camp. Set to be held in Penang’s rainforest eco-park in late 2027 at the earliest, the week-long programme will gather youth from around the region to inspire future spacefarers, scientists and global citizens through physical exercises, immersion in space...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2314 years later, ex-detainee repays Malaysia’s Najib for life-changing second chanceA Malaysian tofu pudding seller has pledged to donate 10,000 ringgit (US$2,452) to help former prime minister Najib Razak cover his 50 million ringgit fine, describing the contribution as a personal payback for a lifeline extended to him 14 years ago. In a social media post, Sunny Seow, founder of the Sunnycoco brand, shared that his motivation stemmed from a pivotal moment in 2012 when he was serving a sentence in Perak state’s Manjung for past mistakes. During a visit by Najib to the area that...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal rowMalaysians on social media are offering increasingly outlandish solutions to a months-long royal tussle in Negeri Sembilan state, from making rival claimants sleep on a bed of nettles for a week to putting the entire state through Islamic spiritual healing. The dispute has left Negeri Sembilan with two men claiming the throne, a state government at odds with the palace and no clear legal route to settle the fight. One social media user suggested reviving adat perpatih – the customary law of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Malaysia’s local acts feel left out of live music boom: ‘missing middle’Kuala Lumpur is making it easier and cheaper to bring international music stars to the city, hoping that a bigger concert calendar can help Malaysia capture more of Southeast Asia’s booming live-music economy. But as more global acts come to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian musicians are asking whether the concert boom is creating more opportunities for local artists too. Fuad Alhabshi of Malaysian rock band Kyoto Protocol said local bands once routinely benefited when major international acts came...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 23Why small quakes in Malaysia’s Sabah could be sounding seismic alarmsA series of small earthquakes beneath Keningau, an inland district of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is drawing attention to a part of the state where scientists say the faults are poorly understood and the consequences of a larger quake could be devastating. The latest, a magnitude-3.4 tremor on September 3, was felt in several parts of Keningau, prompting staff at the district office to suspend a meeting and move to a designated safe area. No serious damage was reported. The tremor was one of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Little Movement Seen For Malaysia Stock MarketThe Malaysian stock market is reportedly showing little activity. This indicates a quiet period in the regional financial market.finanzen.ch · Switzerland
WORLDSep 22Malaysian resort under investigation after intruder molests touristMalaysia’s Sabah state has ordered a full investigation into the Semporna resort where a female tourist from China was allegedly molested and assaulted inside her room by an intruder early last Saturday. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said he instructed tourism authorities and enforcement agencies to investigate the security lapses that led to the incident and the resort’s licensing status. “I have instructed the relevant tourism authorities to immediately look...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 21Tencent Cloud and UTM Connect Malaysia Emerging AI Talent with Real - World Industry ChallengesTencent Cloud and UTM are collaborating in Malaysia to connect emerging AI talent with real-world industry challenges. This initiative aims to foster AI development and practical application.singaporestar.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 21Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan royal crisis escalates as chief minister defies rulerMalaysia’s royal crisis in Negeri Sembilan spilled into a new constitutional fight on Monday after the state’s chief minister refused to accept the ruler’s dismissal of the entire executive council – a dispute that has already brought down one government and triggered a snap election. The latest showdown comes less than a week after the executive council backed a disputed bid to remove the ruler, putting the palace and state government in conflict over both the throne and executive...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Will Anwar’s coalition in Malaysia implode amid Loke exit, Najib house arrest?Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suffered a double whammy as his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition scrambles to placate public outrage over disgraced ex-leader Najib Razak being granted house arrest and the shock resignation of his transport minister in protest against the royal clemency. But observers do not expect the administration, already reeling from PH defeats in two recent state elections as federal allies turned against the coalition, to implode just yet. Anwar and PH’s reformist...South China Morning Post
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 21Malaysian King gives former PM Najib royal clemencyThe Malaysian King has granted royal clemency to former Prime Minister Najib. This is a significant political development involving a high-profile figure.israelherald.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 20Malaysian King gives former PM Najib royal clemencyThe Malaysian King has granted former Prime Minister Najib royal clemency. This is a significant political and legal development affecting a prominent figure in Malaysia.memphissun.com · United States
WORLDSep 20Why Malaysian Chinese are having fewer childrenThis article explores the reasons why Malaysian Chinese are experiencing a decline in birth rates. This topic addresses a demographic shift with potential long-term societal and economic implications for Malaysia.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
WORLDSep 19General : †̃Mansur & Liuâ€TM Shows Malaysiaâ€TMs Local Productions Have Come Of Age - AnwarKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Musical theatre production ‘Mansur & Liu’ tonight demonstrated that the standard of local productions has reached a level to be proud of, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 19Malaysia’s Loke resigns as transport minister following Najib’s house arrest approvalA senior ally of Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim announced his resignation from cabinet on Saturday – a day after confidence in the prime minister’s administration took a severe hit when disgraced former leader Najib Razak was allowed to serve out his jail term under house arrest. Anthony Loke, the secretary general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), said that the party could not accept the decision to allow Najib to complete his sentence in the comfort of his own home. The former prime minister is...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 19World : Prabowo Welcomes Malaysiaâ€TMs Offer Of Assistance To Tackle Forest FiresBy Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil JAKARTA, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has welcomed Malaysia’s offer to assist in tackling forest fires in the country, including through the provision of assets and expertisebernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 18Malaysian king grants house arrest for ex-PMKUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak, jailed for his role in the country’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption scandal, has been granted house arrest subject to paying a $12-million fine, officials said on Friday. Najib, 73, was jailed for his role in one of the largest-ever global plunders of a sovereign wealth fund, the now-defunct 1MDB. Supporters of the former head of government welcomed the decision, but an opponent and 1MDB whistleblower called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to disclose the details of the decision. Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar “granted a conditional pardon ... allowing him (Najib) to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until 23 August 2028,” lawyers from Anwar’s office said. The conditional pardon was “subject to the payment of a fine of 50 million Malaysian ringgit ($12.2 million),” officials of the legal affairs division said in a statement. Najib “must comply with all set conditions. If he fails to comply with any of these terms, the conditional pardon will be automatically revoked, and he must immediately serve the remainder of his sentence in prison,” they added. A Malaysian judge late last year rejected an original request to allow Najib to serve the rest of his time at home. Najib was sentenced to 12 years in prison in July 2020 in a first trial over vast sums of money siphoned from a former 1MDB subsidiary called SRC International Sdn Bhd. But a pardons board later halved the term, and his fine was reduced to 50 million ringgit. His sentence in this case is scheduled to be completed by August 2028. ‘Explain the decision’ Days after Najib’s December bid for house arrest was turned down, the ex-premier was again sentenced to another 15 years behind bars in a separate trial, also linked to the 1MDB scandal. Najib has also been fined 11.4 billion ringgit for his role in the scandal, which took place more than a decade ago. He is currently appealing the 15-year sentence, which is only set to start once the six-year sentence is completed. The son of one of Malaysia’s founding fathers, Najib was groomed for leadership from a young age but fell from power spectacularly as public anger mounted over the scandal. Investigations under successive governments have ensnared him and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, in graft allegations since his loss in 2018 elections. Najib’s United Malays National Organization (UMNO) party, which ruled the Southeast Asian nation for six decades until losing its grip on power that year, on Friday welcomed the Malaysian king’s pardon. “This development is deeply meaningful for him and his family, as well as for the entire UMNO family, who have steadfastly maintained hope and offered prayers throughout this time,” the party said in a statement. But former Malaysian economy minister Rafizi Ramli, a 1MDB whistleblower and vocal corruption critic, said news of Najib’s house arrest would be “received differently by different segments of Malaysian society.” “Some will be angry. Some will be disappointed. Others will be pleased,” he said in a statement. The onus, Rafizi said, was now on Anwar “to explain the decision to release Dato’ Seri Najib into house arrest, if only to address the concerns of those who are disappointed by it.” Abused his positions Prosecutors said Najib abused his positions as prime minister, finance minister and 1MDB advisory board chairman to move vast sums from the fund into his personal accounts. According to investigators, proceeds from the fund were used to bankroll high-end real estate, a luxury yacht and precious artworks, including a Monet and a Van Gogh. Fugitive financier Jho Low, who is seen as the mastermind behind one of the biggest financial heists in modern history from a fund meant to spur Malaysian development, is still on the run. Set up under Najib in 2009, 1MDB was supposed to serve as an investment vehicle to fund major infrastructure and urban development in the country. But Low, through his proximity to Najib and other top officials, soon became a pivotal figure in schemes that diverted some $4.5 billion from 1MDB via shell companies and complex financial transactions, United States and Malaysian prosecutors said.manilatimes · philippines
POLITICSSep 18Malaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib allowed house arrestConvicted in the 1MDB scandal for embezzling millions, former Prime Minister Najib Razak had repeatedly sought clemency. Malaysia's king has now granted him a "conditional pardon."DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 18Business : MOTAC, MGA Explore Collaboration To Produce Malaysia-themed Gold ProductsKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) to produce Malaysia-themed gold products to promote the country’s identity.bernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 18Why Malaysia Won’t Extradite Dr. Zakir Naik to IndiaDespite being wanted on various criminal charges in India, the Islamic preacher has become hugely popular since arriving in Malaysia in 2016.The Diplomat
DISASTERSep 17Malaysian woman scuba diving in Bali dies after being swept away by currentsA Malaysian woman has died while scuba diving after she was caught in strong currents in Bali, Indonesia. According to local media portal Bali News, the victim, Siti Nuraini Rusidi, 40, was on a diving trip with a divemaster, boat captain and several other divers when the incident occurred at 11.10am local time on Wednesday. The trip’s divemaster, Eugenius Franciso Ray, 33, had reportedly raised concerns over her health when he noticed her coughing when the group was at the first dive site at...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 17Malaysia offers aircraft, other assets to help tackle Indonesia’s forest firesThe offer was conveyed during deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s four-day working visit to Indonesia, which began today.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
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