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WORLDSep 25Family of Malaysian girl stabbed to death plans civil suit as mother asks if tragedy could have been preventedThe family of a Malaysian girl who was stabbed to death plans to file a civil suit, with her mother questioning if the tragedy could have been avoided. This reflects a personal quest for justice and accountability.asiaone.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHSep 25China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in South-East AsiaPrivate initiative brings together a Russian astronaut trainer and a Chinese science museum to teach ethics and space science in Penangthestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSSep 25Malaysia Calls for Shift from Halal - Certified to Halal - Competitive as ASEAN Targets USD5 Trillion Global Halal EconomyMalaysia advocates for a transition from merely halal-certified to halal-competitive as ASEAN aims for a USD5 trillion global halal economy. This reflects a strategic economic push in a specific market sector.bangladeshsun.com · Bangladesh
POLITICSSep 25Malaysia’s Najib ‘has no money’ to pay fine for house arrest, lawyer saysFormer Malaysian leader Najib Razak has no money to pay the fine to secure his transfer to house arrest, his lawyers have said, as they question the delay in releasing the full details of the conditional pardon granted by Malaysia’s king last week. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday decreed that Najib would be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home, on condition that he pay his 50 million ringgit (US$10.3 million) fine. The decision triggered widespread outrage among...South China Morning Post
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
DISASTERSep 24‘Open, close, reopen’: return of choking haze traps Malaysian schools in limboMalaysia’s haze crisis has flared again just weeks after emergency measures and cloud-seeding operations brought temporary relief, with experts warning that smoke from Indonesian fires could continue drifting across the country until monsoon winds change. All 108 schools in Serian, a district in the state of Sarawak on Malaysian Borneo, were ordered to close on Thursday after the air pollutant index (API) breached 200 on Wednesday night, forcing pupils back to home-based learning. By noon,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 24Najib Razak’s fundraising in Malaysia draws 1 sen donations, mockeryA fundraiser to help pay disgraced former leader Najib Razak’s 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine has become a lightning rod for insults and mockery, as Malaysians continue to pile criticism on a decision last week to allow him to spend the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday granted Najib a “conditional pardon”, which will allow the jailed ex-prime minister to complete his term in the comfort of his home – provided he first pays off his...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
DISASTERSep 23 I heard my father scream : Son recalls dad being dragged away in fatal Malaysia tiger attackA son recounts the fatal tiger attack in Malaysia where his father was dragged away. This tragic incident highlights the danger of wildlife encounters.asiaone.com · Singapore
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
POLITICSSep 23Malaysia’s Anwar faces political reckoning in Melaka as state calls for pollMelaka on Wednesday officially called for a state election – the latest test for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, which is already facing an internal feud and growing public frustration over failed reforms. The state assembly was dissolved effective from Wednesday following an official notification sent to the country’s Election Commission the previous day by Ibrahim Durum, the Melaka state assembly’s speaker. “A state election will be held within 60 days of the dissolution...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
POLITICSSep 20Pending US$12.3 million house arrest fine keeps Malaysia’s Najib in prisonFormer Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said on Sunday that he would remain in Kajang Prison as he and his legal team study the conditions attached to his “conditional pardon”, including the payment of a 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine before he can be transferred to house arrest. In a statement issued on his behalf by Messrs Shafee & Co, Najib said his transfer to house arrest depended on the conditions of the pardon being fulfilled. “Until the fine is paid to the court, our...South China Morning Post
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