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POLITICSOct 21Malaysia’s border chief charged with assaulting police in viral airport clashMalaysia’s border control chief pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to two charges of assaulting junior police officers at the country’s main international airport last month, after a video of the confrontation went viral. Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, director general of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, was filmed confronting two men at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on September 28. He previously linked the incident to an operation against airport touts following complaints about...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in ChinaMalaysia is negotiating with Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to establish overland transit routes for fresh durian exports to China, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu. The minister said the move would reduce transport costs and improve access to the lucrative Chinese market. “Durian is a favourite among Chinese consumers, but they sometimes find it difficult to get the fruit at a more affordable price,” he said during parliament’s question and answer time on...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 20In Malaysia, viral air purifier test fans flames of anger over hazeAs haze from forest fires in Indonesia continues to shroud Southeast Asia, Malaysians have taken to social media to air their grievances, with a video of an elevated outdoor reading from an air purifier among viral content marking public frustration. The clip, posted by user syahierarafie, shows a device detecting an Air Pollutant Index (API) of up to 318 in Gelang Patah, a suburban town in western Johor Bahru which borders Singapore. The video has drawn over 990,000 views as of Tuesday. “Today,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20Malaysia’s opposition bloc declared invalid, but limited gains for AnwarMalaysia’s main opposition coalition lost its registration on Tuesday, just 11 days before nominations for a state election, drawing accusations that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is using state powers to cripple its rivals. The decision leaves Perikatan Nasional (PN) – already fractured by a bitter dispute between its Islamist anchor, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), and estranged partner Bersatu – fighting to preserve its electoral identity ahead of Melaka’s November 14...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20Calls to sue Indonesia over haze; Pinduoduo craze sweeps Malaysia: 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. ‘Forgive us’: Indonesians urge Singapore, Malaysia to sue Jakarta over haze Many Indonesians are urging foreign governments on social media, including those of neighbouring countries affected by the haze, to take action against Jakarta over its handling of the fires. 2....South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20How a Malaysian coffee shop menu became latest political battlegroundCalls to boycott a Malaysian Chinese-owned coffee-shop chain over its omission of Malay text from its menu have reignited arguments over race and national identity, as political parties jostle to court the country’s majority ethnic group ahead of the next general election. The Oriental Kopi boycott marks the latest saga fuelling ethnic grievances that politicians have been seen to capitalise on by portraying themselves as defenders of Malay identity. It comes ahead of the November 14 election in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20How a Malaysian coffee shop menu became latest political battlegroundCalls to boycott a Malaysian Chinese-owned coffee-shop chain over its omission of Malay text from its menu have reignited arguments over race and national identity, as political parties jostle to court the country’s majority ethnic group ahead of the next general election. The Oriental Kopi boycott marks the latest saga fuelling ethnic grievances that politicians have been seen to capitalise on by portraying themselves as defenders of Malay identity. It comes ahead of the November 14 election in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20Malaysian student who called out Najib’s donation drive fires back at trollsUniversiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit, who went viral recently for questioning the donation of money to former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has spoken out against what she described as cyberbullying, political obsession and emotional loyalty. The youth stood by her criticism of donating money to the former prime minister, saying she would not apologise for raising the issue. In a social media post, Ummi Umairah said the response to a question she raised at the International...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20Malaysian student who called out Najib’s donation drive fires back at trollsUniversiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit, who went viral recently for questioning the donation of money to former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has spoken out against what she described as cyberbullying, political obsession and emotional loyalty. The youth stood by her criticism of donating money to the former prime minister, saying she would not apologise for raising the issue. In a social media post, Ummi Umairah said the response to a question she raised at the International...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 Concludes in Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur Declaration and New Roadmap for AsiaThe Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 has concluded in Malaysia, yielding the Kuala Lumpur Declaration and a new roadmap for Asia. This event represents international collaboration on global challenges and regional strategic planning.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSOct 20Malaysia’s Anwar promises ‘full disclosure’ as ‘corporate mafia’ scandal growsMalaysia’s government will publicly release the findings of a special task force on corporate malfeasance in three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as his administration seeks to appease public anger over its perceived failure to clamp down on corruption. Anwar is facing a reckoning in the final stretch of his term after his ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition was handed bruising defeats in three state elections over the past year. Former supporters have accused the coalition...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20Malaysia’s Anwar promises ‘full disclosure’ as ‘corporate mafia’ scandal growsMalaysia’s government will publicly release the findings of a special task force on corporate malfeasance in three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as his administration seeks to appease public anger over its perceived failure to clamp down on corruption. Anwar is facing a reckoning in the final stretch of his term after his ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition was handed bruising defeats in three state elections over the past year. Former supporters have accused the coalition...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 20Malaysia made no commitment to give AirAsia financing support , says ministryMalaysia's ministry has stated that no commitment was made to provide financing support to AirAsia. This clarification impacts the airline's financial outlook and government relations.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDOct 20Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 Concludes in Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur Declaration and New Roadmap for AsiaA major global conference on tipping points has concluded in Malaysia, resulting in a new declaration and a roadmap specifically for Asia. This signifies international efforts to address critical global issues with a regional focus.manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSOct 19Can Malaysian reform party Bersama survive a founders’ scandal?A Malaysian reform party led by two former cabinet ministers faces a new test ahead of a crucial state election after one of its founders was sidelined over an alleged religious morality offence, threatening its appeal to voters disillusioned with the country’s political establishment. The controversy surrounding former environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad could undercut Bersama’s promise of delivering a different kind of politics in next month’s Melaka poll, analysts say – although some...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 18Directorate General of Maritime Administration bans deployment of Indian seafarers in Malaysia’s Sarawak regionDecision follows recurring fatal accidents of young Indian seafarers over the yearsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 17Ex-Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi admits lapse in judgment after ‘khalwat’ arrestFormer Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he was one of two individuals detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) over an alleged khalwat case. Nik Nazmi, who helms Parti Bersama Malaysia, said he was at a residence in Petaling Jaya on Thursday with a woman after they decided to continue a discussion about a project there. “We had initially started the discussion with friends at a studio in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, before moving to Petaling Jaya to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 17Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. Its factories pay the priceIn hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Malaysia’s welcome for Min Aung Hlaing undermines its stand on justiceAs the US attacks the ICC, Kuala Lumpur welcomes a leader the court’s prosecutor wants arrested.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 16Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan ruler orders chief minister out of sight in rare public rebukeA Malaysian ruler known for being reserved has publicly berated his chief minister over efforts to unseat him, telling the politician to “go away” and withdraw his claim that the monarch no longer holds the throne. Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur, has been caught in a dispute since April over who is its rightful ruler, bringing down one state government aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and leaving its newly appointed chief minister without...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16Malaysia economy grows 5 . 3 % year - on - year in Q3 : Advance estimateMalaysia's economy registered an advance estimated growth of 5.3% year-on-year in the third quarter. This indicates a significant economic performance for the country.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 15DGMA bans deployment of Indian seafarers in Sarawak Region of MalaysiaDecision follows recurring fatal accidents of young Indian seafarers over the yearsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 15As Negeri Sembilan royal crisis persists, Malaysian rulers, government urged to step inMalaysia’s powerful Conference of Rulers and the government need to intervene and find a solution to the months-long royal stand-off in Negeri Sembilan and constitutional limbo over the status of the state’s ruler, according to political analysts. Negeri Sembilan’s royal house has been locked in a bitter deadlock since April over whether incumbent Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir or his proposed replacement, Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar, is the rightful ruler. The feud has taken down a state...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 15Indonesians urge Singapore, Malaysia to sue Jakarta as haze blankets regionSouth China Morning Post
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