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Undertakers overwhelmed by number of deaths in Malaysia
With deaths from Covid-19 soaring this year and hitting an all-time high of 126 on June 2, undertakers in Malaysia are overwhelmed as they struggle to handle the cases, while trying to keep themselves …
This teen’s TikTok video takes on Malaysia’s toxic culture of misogyny
Ain Husniza’s video exposing rape culture at her school was viewed at least 1.9 million times, sparking a national conversation on sexual harassment and misogyny.
Is gardening a crime? City dwellers in Malaysia say no.
In the capital of Malaysia, residents have been carving out space in the urban landscape for community gardens. Despite government-issued eviction notices, community members are staying rooted, saying …
Immigration DG: No country willing to accept Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 ― Malaysia could not deport ethnic Rohingya refugees being held here as no other country including Myanmar was willing to accept them, said Immigration director-general …
COVID-19: Malaysia’s total lockdown extended for two weeks until Jun 28
Malaysia’s movement control order, known as MCO 3.0, will be extended for another two weeks from Jun 15 to Jun 28. Senior Minister …
Malaysia Extends National Lockdown as COVID Cases Remain High
Malaysia is extending an two-week lockdown another two weeks as average daily infection rates remain high. Malaysia’s total case count sits at 646,411 after 6,849 new cases were reported by the health …
GrabPay, the In-App Digital Wallet of Super App Grab, Introduces DuitNow QR Feature in Malaysia
Southeast Asia’s GrabPay, the in-app digital wallet of super app Grab, has introduced the DuitNow QR feature in Malaysia.
Malaysia: Foreign demand for domestic bonds lost traction in May – UOB
Foreign inflows into the Malaysian debt market seems to have lost some momentum in May, according to Julia Goh, Senior Economist at UOB Group, and Economist Loke Siew Ting. Key Qu …
Businesses seek blanket interest-free moratorium until Malaysia achieves herd immunity
A group of 14 business and consumer organisations supported by 125 associations has called for a blanket loan moratorium until Malaysia reaches herd immunity from Covid-19. At a virtual press …