A key part of US’ strategy to counter China’s rise is to rally democracies in Asia. But under Trump, democracy advocates in Malaysia & Thailand have lost ground.
Drop in approval for Malaysia PM Muhyiddin’s government: Survey
Almost 50% of Malaysians said they were uncertain about the future, the economy and the government’s ability to lead the country.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Doubt for the political future a detriment for Malaysia’s economy: The Star columnist
The writer says that the political instability Malaysia is experiencing is causing a significant damage to Malaysia’s economy and comes at the detriment of its citizens.. Read more at straitstimes.com …
‘Anonymous Malaysia’ hackers say they defaced five government websites
The websites looked OK this morning. This article, ‘Anonymous Malaysia’ hackers say they defaced five government websites, originally appeared on Coconuts, Asia’s leading alternative media company.
Tricor Group Releases 2021 Asia Pacific Trade Report Focusing on Impact of RCEP on Malaysia and COVID-19 Recovery
When compared to other transnational free trade agreements, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), which was signed by Malaysia and 14 other countries in November of 2020 …
Coronavirus latest: Another Hong Kong lockdown yields no new cases as China infections fall to 3-week low
Tom Moore, the 100-year-old veteran who raised more than £33m for Britain’s NHS, tests positive for Covid-19. Malaysia breaches 5,000 confirmed cases for a third successive day. The Australian city of …
Singapore suspends Malaysia business ‘bubble’ for 3 months
Singapore announced on Saturday morning that it will suspend its quarantine-free business travel arrangement with Malaysia for three months from Monday after confirmed daily COVID-19 infections in …
Indonesia, Malaysia log new record high in daily Covid-19 cases
Indonesia and Malaysia both logged new record high in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 30).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Enhancing Malaysia’s investments
Mida said the government was drawing up a national investment strategy to attract high-quality investments that can meaningfully enhance Malaysia’s productive capacity, create high-skilled jobs, …
Man arrested in Malaysia for extorting woman in Singapore he met on dating app
SINGAPORE – A 33-year-old man in Malaysia has been arrested for allegedly extorting sexual favours and money from several women he had befriended online.. Read more at straitstimes.com.