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Malaysian singer Syura Badron with her husband Muhammad Farizat Ismail. Photo: Instagram/mr.farizat
Fame and celebrity

Malaysian singer Syura’s husband suffers severe burns in gas cylinder blast

Syura said Muhammad Farizat Ismail was hospitalised with injuries to his face, legs and hands.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Malaysia eyes Southeast Asia’s EV hub with Hyundai’s US$500 million investment

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Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian PM Anwar denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row

Myanmar

Malaysian among 39 foreigners to flee Myanmar scam centre, seek refuge in Thailand

The foreigners include citizens of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, and Russia. The incident highlights the growing problem of online scams in the region.

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A general view of Myanmar’s Myawaddy town is seen from across the Thai side in Mae Sot district. Photo: AFP
LGBTQ

Swatch wins court battle over seized LGBTQ-themed watches in Malaysia

The decision comes after the government banned LGBTQ references on Swatch products, citing concerns about morality and public interest.

Law

Outcry after Malaysian state issues public caning order under sharia law

Malaysia operates parallel civil and sharia legal systems, but critics argue authorities should not dictate people’s lives.

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Saudi Arabia

‘Migrate while you can’: Malaysian nurses seek better pay overseas

Healthcare workers look to destinations such as Saudi Arabia amid burnout and meagre pay back home.

The nursing crunch is not unique to Malaysia as there has been a global shortage of such workers. Photo: AP
Asian cinema

Pioneer Sabah indigenous language film Sinakagon to make Netflix debut

The ‘fully Sabah’ production, directed by Timothy Stephen and shot entirely in the Dusun dialect, is based on the legend of the goddess Huminodun.

SCMP Highlights

Recap | Donald Trump tariff tantrums, Japan’s first-kiss crisis: 5 latest reads on Asia

Explore the impact of potential Trump tariffs on Southeast Asia, economic challenges in Malaysia, and more.

Rohingya Muslims

‘Don’t have a choice’: Rohingya child brides trapped in Malaysia’s refugee crisis

Rohingya girls as young as 12 are being forced into marriage in Malaysia, escaping dire conditions in Bangladesh refugee camp.

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Nor Anis Syazwani collects preliminary health data upon patients’ arrival at an MSF mobile clinic in Penang, Malaysia. Photo: Steven Ooi/MSF
Aviation

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes talks Comac, being ‘loyal to China’ and Asean expansion

The Malaysian budget airline’s CEO talks fleet expansion, the rebound in travel demand and his retirement plans in a wide-ranging interview.

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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes speaks with This Week in Asia on the sidelines of the 2024 Family Business Summit in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Where are the nurses? Will higher pay lure non-locals to Hong Kong?

Worries persist despite rule change to open door to professionals trained elsewhere, as city set to be short of thousands of nurses by 2045.

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Anwar Ibrahim

Anwar’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reforms sputter

While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.

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Malaysian politics

My Take | As Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?

A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role.

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. Photo: Facebook
Asean

Southeast Asia admits China’s sway, but South China Sea stress sows distrust: study

Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own challenges.

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The national flags of the various countries attending the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit are displayed in Bangkok. Photo: AP
Religion

Malaysian father to be publicly caned for Islamic crime of close proximity

The punishment, scheduled for December 6, follows amendments to Terengganu’s Islamic laws that took effect this year.

Smoking and vaping

Terengganu becomes second Malaysian state to ban e-cigarettes

The rise of vaping in Malaysia over the past year was spurred by the exemption of nicotine-laced vape products from the Poisons Act.

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South China Sea

Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches alternative route to China via pan-Asian rail

The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.

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Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Photo: SCMP

Malaysia’s transport minister urges Asean integration for rail link to China

Aviation

Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.

Food and Drinks

Chinese milk tea giant Chagee stirs ire of Malaysians over ‘rigged’ lucky draw

A TikTok video appears to show company staff tampering with a Chagee lucky draw involving luxury handbags and Apple products.

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Guests attend the opening ceremony of a new Chagee outlet in Kuching, Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/my.chagee
Anwar Ibrahim

Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court after his death

The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.

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Former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin arrives at Session Court in Kuala Lumpur before being charged with failing to declare assets on January 29, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Wellness

Meet ‘Jay Chou of the fitness world’, Malaysian influencer Jordan Yeoh

The social media star and 2024 Hong Kong Fitness and Wellness Expo instructor talks about struggling with attention and his workout routine.

South China Sea

Opinion | China draws red line at Scarborough Shoal after Manila’s new maritime laws

Beijing’s move aims to legitimise future enforcement measures while avoiding overt military escalation, a hallmark of its strategy in contested maritime areas.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | Michelle Yeoh opens up, Thai monkeys run riot: 5 latest Asia news stories

From star’s candid reflections on infertility to North Korea’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine, read more of our latest news from Asia.

Michelle Yeoh, offering candid reflections on infertility and acceptance, said she has no regrets. Photo: AP
Anwar Ibrahim

Widow of Malaysia’s Daim insists on case against late ex-minister to go on

Naimah Khalid says Daim wanted ‘his day in court’ to clear his name in a case slammed by their family as ‘politically motivated’.

Then Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin chairs an Asean meeting in Kuala Lumpur in 2001. Photo: AFP
Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres

Former prime minister laments the absence of the national language, Malay, from the display boards at shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.

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Ukraine war

Malaysia’s Ukraine stance, closeness to Russia could harm its image: analysts

Kuala Lumpur’s refusal to condemn Moscow and growing ties with Putin in a bid to join the Brics bloc may undermine its non-aligned stance.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Malaysia, covering politics, economy, society and the Asean member-nation’s relationships with China, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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