Malaysia

Malaysia – Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, the president of the PAS, has accused war-torn Ukraine of being a Zionist state, and has characterized the conflict between them and invading Russia as a ruse to drive Jewish Ukrainians to seek asylum in Israel in order to strengthen the Jewish state. At the same time, the leader of the Islamist party …

Malaysia – In the annual ranking of institutions in Asia by global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Malaysia’s higher education industry continues to develop. According to the 12th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the number of Malaysian programs obtaining top-50, top-100, and top-200 rankings increased year on year. “Malaysia is fifth in Asia in terms …

Malaysia – According to a World Bank assessment, Malaysia’s economy is predicted to rise 5.5 percent this year, owing to improved domestic demand, more exports, and the reopening of borders. It stated that the external industry is expected to continue to assist, particularly in the areas of electrical and electronic products (E&E) and medical rubber gloves. However, it warned that …

Malaysia – Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has sued former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for defamation over allegations that he requested the latter’s aid to resolve or delay his court matters. Ahmad Zahid, 69, filed the complaint in the High Court on April 4 through Messrs Shahrul Hamidi & Haziq, naming Muhyiddin, 74, as the …

Malaysia – Despite her husband, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak, not being summoned to appear as a witness for the defense, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has raised a reasonable doubt in her corruption case regarding a hybrid solar project for rural schools in Sarawak. In a written filing, the defense team stated that it chose not to bring Najib as a …

Malaysia – The Malaysian Football League (M-League) has announced that teams will no longer be permitted to postpone matches if their players or officials have been proven Covid-19 positive. According to MFL CEO Stuart Ramalingam, this is part of a new standard operating procedure (SOP) designed to guarantee the seamless operation of M-League 2022. He added the MFL has postponed …

Malaysia – Following the reopening of Malaysia’s borders after the transition to the endemic phase, the Home Ministry (KDN) has reactivated the list of persons barred from entering the country due to convictions. Its minister, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, stated that the measure was made to ensure the greatest degree of national security. “We do not specify which country they …

Malaysia – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, indicated on April 2 that he had scheduled a meeting with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to discuss future partnership. When the latter claimed that head been attempting to reclaim his position as Prime Minister, Muhyiddin stated the meeting was a starting step to gather input from political …

Malaysia – Following the reopening of Malaysia’s borders after two years due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani stated the situation at all entry points at the country’s borders is under control, with no unusual occurrences reported. He said that the police had enough officers on duty at border crossings to guarantee …

Malaysia – Muhamad Izwan Mohd Zubit, the owner of Agenda Daily Media Enterprise, said that he and his firm had practiced responsible journalism in the publishing of an article on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the company’s website. Last Monday, Muhamad Izwan, 37, submitted his statement of defense in the High Court through Messr Asiah Abd Jalil …