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POLITICSJul 30Malaysia’s Anwar seizes on haj fund report ahead of Negeri Sembilan electionMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has seized on the release of a long-delayed inquiry into the country’s Islamic pilgrimage fund to revive his anti-corruption message just days before the state of Negeri Sembilan holds an election. The move is seen as a calculated bid by Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition to turn a governance issue against state rival Umno, although observers are divided on whether it would be damaging enough to hurt Malaysia’s oldest Malay nationalist party. Anwar’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Malaysia’s ‘shocking’ deal to return 5,000 Rohingya to Myanmar triggers refoulement fearsSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockadeA large anchorage area off the coast of Malaysia is a major marketplace for sanctioned oil.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 30Malaysia moves to protect local firms as cheap Chinese goods fill marketMalaysia is stepping up scrutiny of foreign-run businesses amid concerns from local operators over competition from China. The government wants to retain Chinese investment, technology and affordable consumer goods, while assuring local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that foreign competitors are not subject to different rules. Former trade and investment minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz, now chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, said government social media analysis had...South 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
POLITICSJul 29‘Take sides’? Malaysia insists on conditional neutrality amid US-China tech rivalryMalaysia is finding it increasingly difficult to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry as the superpowers lock horns over trade, investment and the security of advanced technology, according to a top government adviser. “They don’t make us take sides when it comes to foreign policy,” Tengku Zafrul Aziz, senior political adviser to Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, told This Week in Asia. “They ask me to take sides when it comes to security of technology.” Malaysia’s solution was...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 28Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 peopleMalaysian ⁠police have raided 32 premises ⁠hosting online scam activities in Forest City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth about 1 million ringgit (US$245,000), according to the state police chief. The operation was carried out on ‌July 15, targeting two areas that had been identified as hubs for call centres running online fraud activities, Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said in a video posted on Facebook on Tuesday. Those arrested were aged between 20...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia firstAn annual e-commerce shopping festival supporting Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises will expand into the Asean region for the first time via Singapore and Malaysia, with plans to include other countries in future. The Trade Development Council, the organiser, said on Tuesday that the third edition of the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival, launching next month, had attracted a record number of local brands across its mainland China and Asean editions this year. The annual festival,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 28Malaysia’s ‘mobile electorate’ could swing Negeri Sembilan state pollMalaysia’s Negeri Sembilan state heads to the polls on Saturday, but a growing portion of its young workers – and their votes – are based elsewhere. Leaving home was never Ammar Idlan Hassan’s long-term plan, but better pay and stronger career prospects eventually drew the 27-year-old project engineer away from Seremban, the state capital. He now lives in Gelang Patah, a border town in Johor, from which he commutes to Singapore for work. “The pay is the most obvious reason for the majority of us...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listingHong Kong’s push to draw Southeast Asian companies and markets into its financing orbit has scored a milestone, with the Malaysian government preparing to list a US$1.5 billion Islamic bond in the international financial centre later this week. The dual listing – sold on Bursa Malaysia and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) – marks the first concrete result of a visit to Kuala Lumpur led by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu last week. The offering...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]
POLITICSJul 28Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speechenglish.kyodonews.net · Japan
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
POLITICSJul 27US criticism of Malaysia’s Israel stance spotlights growing ‘disconnect’US criticism of Malaysia’s entry ban on Israeli nationals is unlikely to force a major shift in the country’s foreign policy, analysts have said, after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected accusations that the move was antisemitic. The remarks escalated a dispute that has drawn in members of the US Congress, Malaysia’s long-standing refusal to recognise Israel and the widening international debate over where criticism of Israel ends and hostility towards Jewish people begins. “We are not...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Malaysia’s 10% US tariff beats regional rivals, but for how long?Malaysia has won a small victory in Washington’s tariff wars, securing a 10 per cent rate that leaves it better placed than four of its Southeast Asian neighbours in the scramble for US orders. Economists warn the narrow advantage may prove fleeting, however, as it hinges on Kuala Lumpur fulfilling its promised trade reforms. The new duties, which fall under Section 301 of the US Trade Act and took effect on Friday, keep Malaysia in the lower tier of a new American tariff regime alongside...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Backlog of orders for new vehicles in Malaysia now believed to be over 500 , 000 units - expect a long waitThere is a significant backlog of orders for new vehicles in Malaysia, reportedly exceeding 500,000 units. This suggests a long waiting period for new vehicle purchases and indicates high demand or supply chain issues.paultan.org · 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
WORLDJul 27rohingya : Fear and hate force Rohingya refugee schools to shut in MalaysiaRohingya refugee schools in Malaysia have been forced to close due to fear and hate. This situation highlights a humanitarian challenge affecting vulnerable refugee communities.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WORLDJul 27Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct 2 - 4Malaysia is scheduled to host the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix from October 2nd to 4th. This announces an upcoming international sporting event.asianews.network · China
POLITICSJul 27Malaysia state polls : Tight race in Negri Sembilan may lift turnoutA tight race in the Negri Sembilan state polls in Malaysia is anticipated to increase voter turnout. This highlights competitive regional elections with potential for high public engagement.asianews.network · China
WORLDJul 262026 Bahrain Grand Prix to be staged at Sepang in MalaysiaThe 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to be held at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. This is an update on the future calendar of a major international sporting event.news.az · Azerbaijan
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