Human Rights Group MADPET calls for immediate repeal of SOSMA
MALAYSIA — The Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture Abolitionists (MADPET) has called for the immediate repeal of the Security…
Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin arrested by anti-graft body
by M Jegathesan PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA — Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested briefly on Thursday after anti-graft authorities…
Malaysian PM, opposition in deal to boost stability
Malaysia’s new government signed an agreement to cooperate with the opposition on Monday in exchange for a promise of reforms,…
Malaysian mothers hail win for equality in citizenship case
A group of Malaysian mothers won a landmark legal challenge on Thursday, overturning what they described as discriminatory citizenship rules…
Malaysian holiday island to reopen to domestic tourists
The island of Langkawi will this month become the first Malaysian holiday hotspot to reopen to domestic travellers, officials said…
Paralympic official defends Malaysian’s disqualification
The International Paralympic Committee Wednesday defended a decision to disqualify a Malaysian shot putter for turning up late, leading to…
Malaysian PM misses cabinet swearing-in after COVID contact
Malaysia’s new prime minister missed the inauguration of his own cabinet Monday after coming into contact with someone infected with…
Malaysia’s new PM, opposition seek to ease tensions
Malaysia’s new prime minister and the opposition pledged Wednesday to find “common ground” to tackle a coronavirus outbreak and boost…
Malaysia: Authorities take no further action on political satirist Fahmi Reza’s ‘Dengki Ke’ sedition case
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Authorities on Tuesday (24 Aug) dropped a sedition case made against political satirist Fahmi Reza for…
PM Lee invites new M’sian premier Ismail Sabri for official visit during congratulatory call
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has extended an invitation to his newly-sworn in Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob…