Malaysia

Malaysia is still in shock after the recent attack on the Ulu Tiram police station after nearly 20 years without any significant terror attacks. The terrible murders of two police officers in this incident have sparked fears about the potential emergence of local ISIS sympathizers. The phenomena of the lone wolf At first, the attack was seen to be connected …

Looking forward to 2030, Malaysia faces a formidable obstacle in the shape of a developing water crisis that endangers millions of lives. Even though the nation is blessed with a lot of rainfall, water shortage is looming large over its population and economy. Wasted Water: A Pricey Ignorance Water leaks and inefficiencies in the water distribution system cost Malaysia an …

Recent research that has foreseen a concerning trend in Malaysia predicts that by 2035, most of its youth will be overweight. One worrying pattern is this one. This forecast is grounded in the nation’s existing trend of children’s health and lifestyle choices rather than in wild conjecture. This forecast is based on the current national trend of children’s health and …

Singaporean and Malaysian coffee culture is rich with history and multiculturalism, and it’s about much more than simply the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The distinctive and famous coffee names in both nations are a reflection of their common history and the cultural influences that have shaped their communities.  Who Made ‘Kopi’  The Dutch term “koffie” is the origin of …

The Minister of Commodities made the announcement on Wednesday that Malaysia intends to introduce orangutans to countries that are interested in obtaining palm oil as part of a project that is analogous to China’s panda diplomacy. The orangutans of Malaysia will be presented to these countries. Specifically, Johari Abdul Ghani indicated that the “orangutan diplomacy” plan would involve the gifting …

Once again, popular rapper and artist, Drake, is the center of a social media mess.  When it comes to this specific instance, it is his lyrics that have caused a fire to spread around the internet, notably in Malaysia, for that matter. One of the most recent diss tracks that Drake has released is titled “The Heart Part 6,” and …

Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia’s new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, and it will work with the government to establish a national AI center, CEO Satya Nadella said on Thursday. It is the single biggest investment made by Microsoft in Malaysia as the tech behemoth looks to strengthen backing for AI research both …

In response to the ongoing dispute, over 100 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) locations countrywide have “temporarily closed” as part of a months-long economic boycott. This action comes as Malaysians have become more aware of the current happenings surrounding the Gaza issue. KFC’s Reaction to the Closings QSR Brands, which owns and operates KFC in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Cambodia, announced …

The Controversial Report A report by Bloomberg alleged that the Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, was considering issuing a license for a new casino in Forest City, Johor1. This report claimed that Anwar had met with Berjaya founder Vincent Tan and Genting Group’s Lim Kok Thay to discuss the matter. Anwar’s Firm Stance Anwar Ibrahim, known for …

Revitalizing Forest City with a Casino Malaysia’s ambitious Forest City project in Johor has been the subject of much attention and speculation. As the reclaimed islands aim to transform into a thriving urban hub, recent discussions have centered around the possibility of introducing a casino within this massive development. The Economic Cooperation Agreement The RM450 billion (S$128.5 billion) Forest City …