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WORLDAug 13Bangkok Post - Malaysian traveller dies during Bangkok airport transitA Malaysian traveler died while in transit at Bangkok airport. This is a singular unfortunate incident occurring in an international travel hub.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
WORLDAug 11Malaysian scam kingpin walks free; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Anger in Malaysia as Liow pays fine, has money-laundering charges dropped The revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims of preferential treatment for a man...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia graduates in limbo after UK rule changeWhen S* enrolled at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) in the Southeast Asian nation, the British-born Pakistani student believed the five-year medical degree would give him a realistic route into Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). The pathway was never formally guaranteed, but S said NUMed had highlighted a decade-long record in which students who applied for the UK Foundation Programme (UKFP) – the supervised training route for medical graduates – had secured...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Malaysia’s RX-Z faithful fight stigma of illegal street racing after deadly biker festivalA string of deadly motorcycle accidents around Malaysia’s biggest Yamaha RX-Z gathering has intensified calls for the annual event to be scrapped, but enthusiasts say the backlash unfairly conflates a vast owners’ community with illegal street racers. More than 200,000 devotees of the discontinued motorcycle converged on Terengganu, on Malaysia’s east coast, earlier this month for RXZ Members 8.0, reflecting how the modest two-stroke bike has become a vivid badge of identity for a culture with...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly womanSouth China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6Pilot’s arrest spotlights Malaysia’s growing status as regional drug transit hubA pilot allegedly caught with tens of thousands of Ecstasy pills in Jakarta is the most high-profile case in a recent string of arrests that police and criminologists say points to a growing problem: transnational syndicates are using Malaysia to move drugs and recruit couriers. The case was followed within days by other arrests involving Malaysians in Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, suggesting a pattern of criminal organisations exploiting the country’s transport links, porous borders and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at riskAuthorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 4Malaysian police investigate how pilot smuggled drugs past 4 layers of airport checksMalaysian police have identified a Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) security screener as a person of interest after a Malaysia Airlines pilot allegedly carried more than 70,000 Ecstasy pills through four layers of checks before the drugs were intercepted in Jakarta. Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan said on Tuesday that the airport employee assigned to the screening area used by the pilot would be summoned and could face legal action. “We will call him in for questioning and,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 4Malaysian crypto event drops Ms Pui Yi, Lee Kuan Yew’s home taken over: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Negeri Sembilan loss means for Malaysian PM Anwar’s political strategy The crushing defeat of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in the Negeri Sembilan polls has raised doubts about his political strategy, as state rival but...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3She Sang Negaraku Every Week , Now She Has To Explain Why She Is MalaysianA person who regularly sang the national anthem is now being questioned about their Malaysian identity. This situation suggests a challenge to their citizenship status.therakyatpost.com · Malaysia
WORLDAug 3Chinese rethink investments, Malaysian PM’s political strategy: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. From property to portfolios: why Chinese families are walking away from homes While Chinese families grow cautious, South Korean retail investors use record leverage to chase tech ETFs despite mounting risks. 2. Chinese pilot who landed safely after cabin leak given first-class merit award Chinese...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2Favourites Thailand takes control of Asean Hyundai Cup Group A with a comprehensive victory over Malaysia in BangkokThailand secured a significant victory over Malaysia in Bangkok, taking control of Group A in the Asean Hyundai Cup. This report details a key development in a regional sports tournament.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 31Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested in Jakarta over drugsA Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta on drug-related charges. This incident involves an airline employee and potential legal consequences.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
WORLDJul 31Malaysia’s baby bust accelerates shift towards greying societyMalaysia’s shift towards an older society is accelerating, as children make up a shrinking share of the population and older people a growing one, raising difficult questions over who will work, pay taxes and provide care in the decades ahead. Children aged 14 and below made up 21.2 per cent of the population in 2026, down from 21.6 per cent a year earlier, according to official figures released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) on Friday. People aged 65 and above rose from 8 per...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flightA Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risked the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said on Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO, was arrested on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport shortly after arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The airport customs office did not say which carrier the pilot worked for, but the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in IndonesiaJapan Today
WORLDJul 30Malaysia’s ‘shocking’ deal to return 5,000 Rohingya to Myanmar triggers refoulement fearsSouth China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Malaysia says Myanmar to take back 5 , 000 Rohingya refugeesMalaysia announced that Myanmar will take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees. This indicates a development in the ongoing international refugee situation concerning the Rohingya people.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 29Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risksMalaysia is tightening controls on high-risk hiking routes after officials linked a growing rescue burden to poor preparation, unauthorised trails and social media-driven summit attempts. The push is aimed partly at curbing gruelling “compressed hikes”, in which climbers try to complete long or technically demanding routes within a single day, often combining an ascent and descent that would usually be spread over a longer period. The Fire and Rescue Department recorded 52 cases involving 114...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia blessing in disguise A displaced F1 race could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Malaysia. This suggests potential positive economic or promotional outcomes from the event's relocation.scmp.com · China
WORLDJul 28Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UNMalaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 28How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia’s ‘blessing in disguise’Malaysia once decided Formula One was too expensive to keep, but Bahrain’s displaced Grand Prix has given it an unexpected route back to the calendar, as well as a chance to test whether the sport can still deliver value without the full financial burden of a long-term comeback. Analysts say the one-off race, made possible by the war in Iran and the cancellation of April’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, offers Malaysia more than a nostalgic return to Sepang: it provides a timely tourism lift...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Cambodia - Malaysia friendship mission brings smiles and new hope to rural childrenA friendship mission between Cambodia and Malaysia is providing support to rural children. This initiative aims to bring positive impact and hope to these communities.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 27Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 - 4Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2 to 4. This announces the location and dates for an international sporting event.phnompenhpost.com · Cambodia
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