Malaysia

Following Johor Chief Minister Osman Sapian’s controversial visit to the Johor Bahru port on board of Malaysian vessel MV Pedoman earlier this month, Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that it has advised the Chief Minister to withdraw his plans to visit the port. The visit, which was deemed by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an “unauthorised visit” to …

Following the announcement by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad regarding the ban on Israeli athletes against entering Malaysia and subsequently participating in the upcoming 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in Kuching, the Malaysian government has decided to prohibit Israeli representatives from entering the country for any kind of programme in the future. Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah mentioned, in addition to …

The Malaysian government is channelling all of its efforts into seeking reparations as a result of the financial damage caused by the scandal-ridden state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) during the previous administration, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. In an exclusive interview with with CNN news anchor Kristie Lu Stout on News Stream during an official visit to Hong Kong on Monday …

Malaysia will remain “steadfast in negotiating” with Singapore regarding the bilateral territorial disputes concerning Johor’s airspace and the maritime area off Tuas in order to safeguard the former’s sovereignty and independence, said Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. Datuk Saifuddin told reporters after a press conference at Wisma Putra, Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday (16 Jan): “What is most important …

Singapore will postpone an annual meeting with Malaysia as a result of Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian’s alleged “intrusion” into the maritime area of dispute between the two countries on Wednesday (9 Jan), said Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Responding to media queries regarding the deferment of the meeting, a MFA spokesperson said that “the intrusion by Johor Menteri Besar …

It appears Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the Sultan of Johor are back on speaking terms. On Thursday (10 Jan), Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar was seen driving the Prime Minister to Johor’s Senai airport after a meeting. Dr Mahathir said that the last time the two of them had met was more than 20 years ago when DR …

The Malaysian Marine Department (MMD) rejected an allegation regarding the presence of its primary vessel, the MV Pedoman, in Singapore’s territorial waters, and insisted “that MV Pedoman and Polaris have always remained within Malaysian waters”. The department’s Head of Corporate Communications Unit Yusnan Abdul Rani told Bernama in an email on Wednesday (9 Jan) that the vessel was well within the …

The ascension of Regent of Pahang Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah as the Sultan of Pahang appears to be on the horizon as the ailing current Sultan has been advised to abdicate the throne. New Straits Times reported on Wednesday (9 Jan) that a proposal to replace Sultan Ahmad Shah, 88, with his son Tengku Abdullah will be put forth …

The Comptroller of the Royal Household announced yesterday (6 January) that Sultan Muhammad V has stepped down as Malaysia’s King with immediate effect. “His Royal Highness informed this matter officially to the other rulers by writing to the secretary of the Conference of Rulers,” said the statement which was issued from Istana Negara. The Comptroller noted that Sultan Muhammad V …

A rather heartbreaking and outrageous photo has been circulating on Whatsapp and social media that shows a child riding a sea turtle in what appears to be a tour boat. The incident, which is believed to have happened somewhere in Sabah, has sparked outrage among the public with netizens calling for authorities to take action against the errant tour operator. …