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WORLDOct 2‘They are crying’: Refugees in Malaysia in fear amid Myanmar deportationShrinking resources for refugee support groups in Malaysia collide with increasing hostility towards the Rohingya.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTEROct 2Missing Malaysian found safe in flood-ravaged Nepal after 37 daysOne of the Malaysians unaccounted for following the devastating floods in Nepal has been confirmed safe and has returned to Malaysia, according to the group representing Malaysians missing in Nepal. Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (Masfih) spokesman Manivannan Rethinam said the person had reported themselves to the Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu. “For Masfih and the other families, the finding of a safe Malaysian 37 days later is an extremely relieving and meaningful development,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Malaysia manufacturing sector ends Q3 broadly stableMalaysia's manufacturing sector concluded the third quarter with overall stability. This report provides an update on the country's economic performance in a key industry.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
WORLDOct 2Colapinto and an uphill weekend in Malaysia: 15 grid penalties and a different strategy at AlpineEl piloto argentino cambió su quinto motor de combustión interna y arrastra además el castigo por el accidente de Bakú. En la primera práctica, Alpine dividió los programas: Gasly fue por el tiempo y Colapinto trabajó con tanques llenos pensando en la remontada del domingo.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2MCA Own Ex - Member Ridhuan Tee Told To Leave Malaysia By MCAA political party has instructed one of its former members to leave the country, signaling a significant internal dispute and potential political action.therakyatpost.com · Malaysia
WORLDOct 1Bahrain News : Malaysian Premier joins fans for pre - weekend F1 pit lane walkThe Malaysian Premier participated in a pre-weekend F1 pit lane walk alongside fans in Bahrain. This highlights a public appearance at a major sporting event.gdnonline.com · United States
HEALTHOct 1Malaysian medical body raises alarm over high doctor ‘no-show’ rate in Sabah, SarawakThe Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed concern over reports of high “no-show” rates among medical officers assigned to permanent postings in Sabah and Sarawak. The medical body urged the government to take action by reverting to a percentage-based allowance and introducing incentives to attract and retain healthcare workers in East Malaysia. MMA president Sivanaesan Letchumanan pointed to reports which said that a number of medical officers failed to report for their permanent...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrificeWhile travelling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a Chinese-Malaysian woman unexpectedly came across photos of her late grandfather showcased in a public exhibit. The display celebrated the historical contributions of overseas Chinese machinists who played a vital role in supporting the nation during World War II. The woman’s Chinese name is Zhang Huiqing, although she uses the handle @Huiching on social media. In mid-September, she released a video revealing that during her...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Behind closed doors, a fatal beating exposes Malaysia’s parallel boarding school rulesThe death of a 14-year-old student at a Malaysian boarding school has renewed scrutiny over student safety, raising questions over whether reforms introduced after the high-profile death of Zara Qairina Mahathir last year have changed what happens behind dormitory doors. Police in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, have detained two 16-year-old students as they investigate the death of Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril. They said Idlan was caught vaping by a hostel warden on September 23. Two days later,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategyPhilippine senators have urged the Department of Tourism to stick with a single marketing campaign to build long-term international recognition, pointing to long-running successes such as Malaysia’s “Truly Asia” tagline. Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay was asked about her plans for the current slogan, “Love the Philippines”, during a departmental budget hearing on Monday, the Philippine Star reported. Senate finance subcommittee chairman Erwin Tulfo suggested keeping the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Malaysia’s Mahathir in hospital for observation a day after wife’s deathMalaysia’s two-time prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for observation, his office confirmed on Wednesday, in the latest health scare involving the 101-year-old. Mahathir was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on Tuesday night, barely a day after his wife of 70 years, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, died at the same hospital. It is unclear why the former leader was admitted. Sufi Yusoff, Mahathir’s long-time aide, told reporters that they were awaiting diagnosis...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Gaza on stage: concert activism meets Malaysia, Singapore red linesAmerican rapper Macklemore lost his spot on British pop star Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking up for Palestinians, but in Malaysia it was Sheeran’s music which ended up being pulled from the airwaves. In neighbouring Singapore, British band Massive Attack faced a different kind of fallout, barred from returning after members displayed a Palestinian flag during a July concert. The contrasting cases highlight the competing pressures on foreign artists in Southeast Asia, where political...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groupsmalaysiasun.com · Malaysia
WORLDSep 29Malaysia repatriates nearly 1 , 500 Myanmar nationals despite safety concernsMalaysia has repatriated a significant number of Myanmar nationals despite reported safety concerns for those being returned. This action raises questions about the welfare of the individuals involved.channelnewsasia.com · United States
WORLDSep 29Malaysia sends unknown number of Rohingya back to Myanmar: 'Unacceptable'Maleisië is begonnen met het terugsturen van Myanmarese asielzoekers naar hun thuisland. Onder de eerste 1500 van de in totaal 5000 Myanmarezen die teruggestuurd worden, zit ook een onbekend aantal Rohingya. Dit tot grote verontwaardiging van mensenrechtenactivisten. "Het is schandalig en onacceptabel om Rohingya terug te sturen naar het land dat tien jaar geleden een genocide op ze pleegde", zegt Phil Robertson van Asia Human Rights Labour Advocates. Maleisië is een van de belangrijkste toevluchtsoorden voor de Myanmarese moslimbevolking. Volgens cijfers van de UNHCR vangt Maleisië officieel NOS Buitenland
WORLDSep 29Malaysia sends Rohingya back Myanmar despite safety warningsMalaysia sends Rohingya back to Myanmar despite safety warningsAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 29Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to goMalaysia welcomed persecuted Muslim minority but now plans to send them back to Myanmar amid rising hate against them.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 29Malaysia repatriates Myanmar migrants despite UN warningsMalaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals, defying warnings from the UN and rights groups. Malaysia, facing an uptick in anti-migrant sentiment, says the program is strictly voluntary.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 29Mahathir ‘lonely’ as family and Malaysia mourn Siti HasmahAs Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, was laid to rest on Monday, one poignant image stood out. Footage of her family members sobbing served as a reminder that before the 100-year-old was “Ibu Negara” (Mother of the Nation), she was first a mother of seven, grandmother to 18 and great-grandmother to four. Her latest great-grandchild, Eden Zakaria, was born just last month to granddaughter Meera Alyanna Mukhriz, better known as Ally. In a social...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Malaysia’s Forest City wants a rebirth. Scams, crime stand in the wayBehind the unmarked door of a shoplot along a quiet commercial stretch of Forest City in Malaysia’s Johor state, four customers sat tapping away, playing slot-style games on tablets. A stern-looking man stood guard at the entrance, his eyes darting around. The customers could place bets starting from around 20 ringgit (US$4.89). Instead of handing over cash, they paid for gambling credits using Malaysia’s Touch ’n Go e-wallet. They were then issued tablets from behind the counter with...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homelandMalaysia began an operation to send nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals back to their war-torn homeland on Tuesday, pressing ahead with a government-to-government repatriation deal despite warnings that returnees could face persecution and forced conscription. The first group of 1,476 is part of an agreement to return 5,000 people held in Malaysian immigration facilities under a programme Kuala Lumpur describes as voluntary, though human rights groups say it lacks adequate safeguards. Buses...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China’s gas turbine makers aim to challenge global giants. Is Malaysia the start?In the latest milestone for China’s heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturers, Shanghai Electric has secured a turnkey contract to supply equipment to a power plant in Malaysia, giving it a foothold in a market dominated by established foreign suppliers amid a global supply crunch. The state-owned conglomerate, based in the Chinese financial centre, hailed the deal reached earlier this month as evidence of the competitiveness of its integrated solutions and its capacity to design and manufacture...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Inside Malaysia’s plan to steal China’s durian market from ThailandMalaysia is pushing to take durian, whose powerful smell delights its lovers and repels its haters, beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out. Devotees savour durians like wine. For Malaysian ones, the taste of their rich and creamy flesh varies widely across types. Some are prized for their sweet custard and fruity notes, others for a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge, or even a peanut butter...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Inside Malaysia gambit to make its pungent durian the most wantedMalaysia is strategizing to increase the desirability and demand for its pungent durian fruit. This indicates efforts to boost an agricultural export market.the-messenger.com · United States
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