Malaysia

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, …

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country in Southeast Asia, with a population of about 32 million and a GDP of about 365 billion USD. The country is governed by a constitutional monarchy and a federal parliamentary system, with Islam as the official religion and Malay as the official language. The country is known for its cultural diversity, natural beauty, …

On February 2, 2024, the Malaysian Pardons Board announced that it had reduced former prime minister Najib Razak‘s jail sentence from 12 years to six years, and his fine from RM210 million (US$44.5 million) to RM50 million. The decision was made by the previous King, Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, who chaired the board’s meeting on January 29, before he stepped …

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country with a population of about 32 million and a GDP of about $365 billion. The country is known for its rich natural resources, such as oil, gas, palm oil, and rubber, as well as its diverse and multicultural society.  The country has been a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since …