Malaysia

Malaysia warns of lower Q3 palm oil prices as Indonesia cuts export taxMalaysia warns of lower Q3 palm oil prices as Indonesia cuts export tax

Malaysia warns of lower Q3 palm oil prices as Indonesia cuts export tax

The Malaysian minister of commodities predicted on Monday, July 25th, that prices for crude palm oil would remain low for…

July 25, 2022
Two road rage suspects arrested in Johor are out on bailTwo road rage suspects arrested in Johor are out on bail

Two road rage suspects arrested in Johor are out on bail

Johor police have let go of the two people they were looking for in connection with an incident of road…

July 20, 2022
Second booster now available in MalaysiaSecond booster now available in Malaysia

Second booster now available in Malaysia

People between the ages of 50 and 59 who have no underlying medical conditions can now receive their second Covid-19…

July 20, 2022
5 dead in a suspected street racing in Penang5 dead in a suspected street racing in Penang

5 dead in a suspected street racing in Penang

An accident that occurred early on Sunday morning (July 17) and involved both motorbikes and automobiles claimed the lives of…

July 19, 2022
Malaysia seizes $18 million in tusks, tiger bones, and animal partsMalaysia seizes $18 million in tusks, tiger bones, and animal parts

Malaysia seizes $18 million in tusks, tiger bones, and animal parts

MALAYSIA — The police in Malaysia have made a significant seizure of illegally traded animal parts, including elephant tusks, rhino…

July 18, 2022
Indonesia halts migrant labor exports to MalaysiaIndonesia halts migrant labor exports to Malaysia

Indonesia halts migrant labor exports to Malaysia

INDONESIA: For the time being, Indonesia has halted the recruitment of its people to work in Malaysian plantations, claiming a…

July 14, 2022
Malaysian parliament to table anti-party-hopping bill soonMalaysian parliament to table anti-party-hopping bill soon

Malaysian parliament to table anti-party-hopping bill soon

MALAYSIA: De facto law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has said that a new anti-party switching Bill will be filed…

July 13, 2022
Malaysia’s June-end palm oil inventories rise as shipments slowMalaysia’s June-end palm oil inventories rise as shipments slow

Malaysia’s June-end palm oil inventories rise as shipments slow

MALAYSIA: Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit a seven-month high at the end of June, as exports were curtailed by Indonesian…

July 12, 2022
Malaysian lawyer warned in Singapore for drug trafficking commentsMalaysian lawyer warned in Singapore for drug trafficking comments

Malaysian lawyer warned in Singapore for drug trafficking comments

MALAYSIA: According to the Singapore Police Force, Malaysian lawyer Zaid Abd Malek was given a 24-month conditional warning for contempt…

July 10, 2022
Malaysia’s central bank boosts interest rates to 2.25 percent for economic growthMalaysia’s central bank boosts interest rates to 2.25 percent for economic growth

Malaysia’s central bank boosts interest rates to 2.25 percent for economic growth

MALAYSIA: A 25-basis-point increase in interest rates was announced by Malaysia's central bank on Wednesday (July 6). This is the…

July 6, 2022