Malaysia

Najib: Excusing ministers from full quarantine could open Malaysia’s doors to dangerous Covid-19 variantsNajib: Excusing ministers from full quarantine could open Malaysia’s doors to dangerous Covid-19 variants

Najib: Excusing ministers from full quarantine could open Malaysia’s doors to dangerous Covid-19 variants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today that a gazetted order allowing ministers…

February 9, 2021
If Putrajaya adheres to racial narrative, the development of Malaysia could be stunned, sidelines minoritiesIf Putrajaya adheres to racial narrative, the development of Malaysia could be stunned, sidelines minorities

If Putrajaya adheres to racial narrative, the development of Malaysia could be stunned, sidelines minorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — If these lead to the neglect of minority groups, racial considerations in national policies would…

February 8, 2021
Unemployment among the urban poor has doubled since September, Unicef reports.Unemployment among the urban poor has doubled since September, Unicef reports.

Unemployment among the urban poor has doubled since September, Unicef reports.

PETALING JAYA: Unemployment rates among low-income urban households in Malaysia doubled in the Klang Valley during the conditional lockdown implemented…

February 8, 2021
Vaccinate tourism staff, Govt said, after frontlinersVaccinate tourism staff, Govt said, after frontliners

Vaccinate tourism staff, Govt said, after frontliners

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) is asking the government to put tourism and hospitality staff second in…

February 7, 2021
Dozens of refugees caught arriving in Malaysia by RohingyaDozens of refugees caught arriving in Malaysia by Rohingya

Dozens of refugees caught arriving in Malaysia by Rohingya

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — After fleeing a refugee camp in neighboring Indonesia, dozens of Rohingya, mostly women, and children, were captured as…

February 6, 2021
MP pours cold water on the ‘best ever’ surplus comment from AzminMP pours cold water on the ‘best ever’ surplus comment from Azmin

MP pours cold water on the ‘best ever’ surplus comment from Azmin

PETALING JAYA: An MP says the "highest ever" trade surplus recorded last year by the country is nothing to be…

February 5, 2021
Malaysia imposes tighter rules on Covid-19, restricting CNY reunion dinners to those in the same building.Malaysia imposes tighter rules on Covid-19, restricting CNY reunion dinners to those in the same building.

Malaysia imposes tighter rules on Covid-19, restricting CNY reunion dinners to those in the same building.

KUALA LUMPUR - To ensure compliance with its coronavirus lockout, Malaysia is taking a tougher approach, even as it introduces…

February 5, 2021
In Terengganu, Perak, Malaysia puts 4 regions under enhanced Covid-19 curbsIn Terengganu, Perak, Malaysia puts 4 regions under enhanced Covid-19 curbs

In Terengganu, Perak, Malaysia puts 4 regions under enhanced Covid-19 curbs

PUTRAJAYA - From Thursday (Feb 4) to Feb 17, Malaysian authorities placed four areas in the state of Terengganu and…

February 4, 2021
More than 600 Malaysians have registered with the Malaysian Embassy in Myanmar.More than 600 Malaysians have registered with the Malaysian Embassy in Myanmar.

More than 600 Malaysians have registered with the Malaysian Embassy in Myanmar.

KUALA LUMPUR - There are currently more than 600 Malaysians registered with the Malaysian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, most of…

February 4, 2021
Singapore, Malaysia enter agreement on travel for bereavementsSingapore, Malaysia enter agreement on travel for bereavements

Singapore, Malaysia enter agreement on travel for bereavements

Malaysia: In principle, Singapore and Malaysia reached an agreement to create travel protocols between the two countries in circumstances such…

February 3, 2021