Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denounced the so-called “China-phobia” among the United States and some of its Western allies, and has defended his country’s friendly relations with China. Ibrahim made the remarks during an interview with the BBC on Monday, in which he also criticized the US for its trade war, sanctions, and military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. …

Malaysia’s political situation has been turbulent and uncertain since the 2018 general election, which resulted in the first-ever change of government in the country’s history. Since then, the country has witnessed three prime ministers, two hung parliaments, and several defections and realignments among the political parties.  The latest twist in the saga came on November 19, 2022, when Anwar Ibrahim, …

Malaysia, the Southeast Asian country known for its diverse culture and natural beauty, has been experiencing a sharp economic downturn in recent years, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the political instability, and the low commodity prices.  The Malaysian ringgit, the national currency, has depreciated by more than 20% against the US dollar since 2019, reaching its lowest …

Malaysia, the Southeast Asian nation known for its rich natural resources and diverse culture, has been facing a severe currency crisis in recent months. The ringgit, the Malaysian currency, has fallen to its lowest level since the Asian financial crisis in 1998, reaching almost 4.8 against the US dollar on February 20, 2024. The ringgit has been one of the …

The Chinese villages in Malaysia, also known as the New Villages, are a legacy of the British colonial rule and the Malayan Emergency, a period of conflict and insurgency that lasted from 1948 to 1960. The New Villages were created by the British authorities as part of their counter-insurgency strategy, which aimed to isolate and contain the Malayan Communist Party …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to transform various sectors and industries, such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and finance. Malaysia, as a developing country with a diverse and dynamic population, has recognized the importance and opportunities of AI for its economic and social development.  According to the Government’s AI Readiness Index 2020, Malaysia ranked …

The Pandora Papers, a massive leak of nearly 12 million documents that expose the hidden wealth and offshore dealings of some of the world’s most powerful and influential people, have put the spotlight on Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad and his sons, Mukhriz and Mokhzani.  The leak, which was obtained and analyzed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists …

Many Singaporeans travel to Malaysia to buy cheap medicine, especially prescription drugs, that are much more expensive or harder to obtain in their own country. But why is medicine so cheap in Malaysia compared to Singapore and other countries? And what are the risks and benefits of buying medicine from across the Causeway? The Reasons for the Price Difference The …

Malaysia is a multiethnic and multireligious country in Southeast Asia, with a population of about 32 million, and a GDP of about $365 billion. Malaysia has a federal system of government, with 13 states and three federal territories. Malaysia also has a dual legal system, with civil laws enacted by the federal parliament and the state legislatures, and Islamic laws …

From old Shanghai and dragon sculptures to blossoming gardens and heritage towns, shopping malls around the Klang Valley have gone all out to usher in a memorable Chinese New Year – falling on February 10 this year and ending on February 24 on the Lantern Festival. The Chinese zodiac is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their attributes, …