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DISASTERJul 20Malaysia braces for record high temperatures under ‘super’ El NinoMalaysia is expected ⁠to see record high ⁠temperatures next year ⁠as El Nino strengthens, its meteorological department has said. The El Nino phenomenon is a natural part of the weather cycle, characterised by weakening trade winds and ‌warmer sea currents in the Pacific Ocean. Climate experts have warned of a strong or super-strong El Nino this year, raising risks of severe weather such as droughts, floods and heatwaves. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, director general of Malaysia’s Meteorological...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Malaysia aims for 600,000 South Korean arrivals in new travel driveAs Malaysia pushes to welcome 47 million international visitors under this year’s travel campaign, the country is setting its sights on bringing South Korean arrivals back above pre-pandemic levels by promoting authentic local experiences beyond its well-known beach resorts and city attractions. “South Korea is one of our priority markets,” Kamilia Hani Abdul Halim, director of Tourism Malaysia Seoul, said in an interview. Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 19 ( W . E . Talk ) China has wisdom and foresight and its cooperation with ASEAN nearly Perfect : former Malaysian ambassador - 南海网A former Malaysian ambassador stated that China's cooperation with ASEAN is nearly perfect, highlighting wisdom and foresight. This reflects commentary on international relations and regional partnerships.hinews.cn · China
BUSINESSJul 19Malaysia investigates state pension’s failed eFishery investmentMalaysia’s anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into losses tied to state pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Diperbadankan’s investment in failed Indonesian agritech start-up eFishery. A team was formed on Friday to “study and examine the issue thoroughly,” Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Abdul Halim Aman said in a statement on Saturday. “The investigation will be conducted fairly, transparently and impartially based on existing legal provisions,” Abdul...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 18Malaysia economy grows 5 . 8 pct in Q2 , advance estimates show - XinhuaMalaysia's economy reportedly grew by 5.8 percent in the second quarter, according to advance estimates. This indicates significant economic activity and growth for the nation.english.news.cn
POLITICSJul 17Negeri Sembilan snap poll threatens to chip away at Malaysian state tech hub goalsA snap election in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, poses a risk to the state's objectives for developing a technology hub. The political event could undermine ongoing economic development plans.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJul 17Negeri Sembilan snap poll threatens to chip away at Malaysian state’s tech hub goalsNegeri Sembilan’s bid to turn itself into Malaysia’s next hi-tech industrial hub is heading into an unusual political stress test, as a royal dispute spills into a snap election on August 1. The vote matters not because existing semiconductor and aerospace projects are expected to flee but because it could slow future commitments, reshape the state’s policy environment and sharpen wider uncertainty over the prospect of a snap national poll, analysts say. Long regarded as an affordable base for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 17Malaysia can’t block MMC Port chief as state doesn’t meddle in company matters: ministerMalaysia’s government could not interfere in the management of companies and only regulates ⁠shareholding structures, its transport ⁠minister said on Friday, following the appointment ⁠of former DP World chief Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem to lead the country’s largest port operator. Sultan Ahmed, who in February quit his top post at Dubai-based logistics giant DP World amid scrutiny over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, has taken ‌charge of Malaysian firm MMC Port Holdings. “We regulate only in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17Malaysia’s Network School probe raises questions over openness to tech talentA controversy in Malaysia over a foreign tech community in Johor state has raised questions on whether immigration scrutiny and political sensitivities could slow the country’s push to attract digital nomads and other global talent. Johor authorities are investigating Network School, a private co-living and co-working community based in Forest City and founded by American tech investor and former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan, following online allegations that Israelis were...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 17Balaji Seeks Malaysia Deal After Network School ProbeBalaji is reportedly seeking a deal in Malaysia following a probe into a network school. This indicates a strategic business move potentially influenced by regulatory scrutiny.cointelegraph.com · China
POLITICSJul 16In Malaysia , the good vibes are with a resurgent Barisan NasionalIn Malaysia, the Barisan Nasional political party is experiencing renewed positive sentiment following its resurgence.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 16Can Malaysia’s PAS deliver the votes in Negeri Sembilan despite Johor wipeout?Malaysia’s largest Islamist party was wiped out in Johor’s state election last weekend, but PAS is now trying to turn that defeat into bargaining power. Its argument is that supporters who had no PAS candidate to vote for helped deliver a landslide victory to Barisan Nasional (BN), the coalition led by Umno, its long-time rival for Malay-Muslim voters. The two parties have spent years competing for influence among Malaysia’s Malay majority, but they have also explored cooperation when it serves...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 15July Check - In : Malaysia Oil Subsidies & SupplyThis article is a check-in on Malaysia's oil subsidies and supply situation. It matters for understanding national economic policy and resource management.therakyatpost.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 15Malaysia’s Anwar warns any Israelis at Johor tech commune to be ‘deported immediately’Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has threatened to deport any Israelis found at a self-styled “start-up society” in Johor, after online claims about the tech commune triggered a national security investigation. “We will not allow it,” Anwar told reporters on Wednesday. “If there are Israeli nationals, since we do not recognise Israel, they will be deported immediately.” The Network School, a co-living compound founded by former Coinbase executive Balaji Srinivasan in Forest City, came...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15Malaysia’s Anwar deals with another split with BN in Melaka after Johor poll routMalaysia’s unity government is holding in Putrajaya, but its uneasy alliance is fraying in the states after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) moved into opposition in Melaka even as it is still reeling from a rout by its federal partner Barisan Nasional (BN) in Johor. The split followed a constitutional amendment allowing Melaka’s government to appoint up to seven unelected assembly members with voting rights. PH’s five lawmakers opposed the bill, which passed 23-5 on...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 15Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foeMalaysia’s navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship fully equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare – everything, that is, except a way to sink an enemy ship. After nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal and shipyard mismanagement the Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship is finally due in December. But it will arrive missing any anti-ship missiles. Norway’s decision to revoke the export licence for the planned Naval Strike Missile system has left...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Singapore-Malaysia relations enter ‘mature’ era with Tharman’s state visitSingapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s first state visit to Malaysia this week comes amid strengthening ties between the neighbours and a greater willingness by both sides to let go of historical “baggage”, analysts say. Observers add that the new generation of Southeast Asian leaders also possesses a heightened awareness of mutual needs in an increasingly fragmented world order. Tharman, who was elected president in 2023 after stepping down as senior minister, is on a state trip from...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Malaysian comedian sued for insulting, body shaming Najib’s wifeRosmah Mansor has slapped Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander with a defamation lawsuit over a stand-up comedy routine that allegedly mocked and insulted her. Rosmah, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, filed the writ of summons at the High Court on June 9. According to her statement of claim, the alleged defamation occurred during Harith’s performance, titled “Harith Iskander: The Outspoken Comedy Tour”, at the Swiss-Garden Hotel in Melaka on January 17. Rosmah claimed that...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrestA man suspected of repeatedly stalking a 22-year-old university student has been arrested in Malaysia after CCTV footage showing him sniffing her shoes outside her flat went viral on social media. The footage shows a man in a black T-shirt loitering in a corridor outside what is believed to be the victim’s home in Shah Alam, before reaching through a grille to grab her footwear and sniff it. The victim lodged a police report on Sunday after the post drew widespread attention, claiming to have...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 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. Why South Korea is celebrating a Canada submarine deal it lost South Korea may have lost Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine order, but analysts say its close-run contest with Germany has handed Seoul a different prize: proof that it can challenge one of the world’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Singaporeans working across Causeway speak of trade - offs - after Malaysia minister suggests growing numbersSingaporean workers commuting across the Causeway are discussing the trade-offs involved, following a Malaysian minister's suggestion of increasing numbers. This highlights cross-border labor dynamics between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 13Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending 6-year legal dramaMalaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked free on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the prosecutors’ final appeal in his corruption case, ending a six-year legal battle that had threatened to derail the future of one of the country’s most recognisable young politicians. The decision was reached by a 2-1 majority, with Federal Court judges Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali and Collin Lawrence Sequerah upholding last year’s acquittal of the former youth minister on four charges linked...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 13Malaysia reaches snapping point as crocodile encounters riseFor regular anglers in the Malaysian coastal town of Port Dickson, the sighting of a crocodile in the waters while they fish by the jetties is nothing new. “I have seen three crocodiles while fishing there,” Razman Fozi, 33, said. The beach holiday destination in Negeri Sembilan state has long been a preferred fishing spot for hobbyists, but increasingly frequent crocodile sightings in its waters have raised concerns about the risks to local communities. Razman, who has been fishing in the area...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 12BP Rebana promotes investment potentials to Malaysian business playersBP Rebana is promoting investment opportunities to Malaysian businesses. This event focuses on fostering economic growth and partnerships.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
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