Brunei Magistrate Syaffina Shahif has handed a four-month jail sentence to a 40-year-old Malaysian man after he pleaded guilty to charges of criminal trespass and assault involving a machete.
Malaysian jailed 4 months in Brunei for trespass, brandishing parang
A 40-year-old Malaysian man has been sentenced to four months in jail in Brunei for committing criminal trespass and threatening a guard with a parang. Magistrate Syaffina Shahif meted out the …
Timor-Leste awards land to Malaysia to strengthen ties
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been awarded 0.6ha of land by the government of Timor-Leste as a symbolic gesture to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister …
PM Anwar: Strong 3Q GDP puts Malaysia on track for 4.8-5.3pc growth in 2024
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s strong economic performance in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024 reflects both business and …
US finds no currency manipulation by major trading partners but adds South Korea to monitoring list
US Treasury kept Singapore on the monitoring list, among others, while Malaysia was removed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia economy sustains strong growth with investment surge
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s economy expanded as expected in the third quarter, while remaining on track to meet official economic forecasts on a surge in investments and increased domestic spending.
World Fears a Wider Trade War. Malaysia Sees an Opportunity.
In a new era for global trade in which Donald J. Trump has promised tariffs, Malaysia and Singapore are finalizing a deal for greater economic integration.
Malaysia’s Trade Chief Flags Longer Term Pain from US-China Rift
While trade tensions between the US and China are bringing more investments to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, worries over slower global growth and higher costs loom, according to Malaysia’s …
The Big Read: With split in youth vote, will Malaysia politics see a new dawn post-GE or yesterday once more?
SINGAPORE: After days of being kept on tenterhooks following an inconclusive General Election (GE), a sense of cautious optimism finally pervaded many young Malaysians after a unity government was …
Why politics and business should not mix in Malaysia
The fusion of political power with business interests poses serious risks to our democracy, economy, and social fabric. Read full story …