A province of islands in the southern Philippines will seal itself off for an initial two weeks from Monday to keep out a new COVID-19 variant found in nearby Malaysia, its governor said.
Malaysia reports 2,525 new COVID-19 cases in highest daily spike
(Xinhua) — Malaysia reported 2,525 new COVID-19 infections in the highest daily spike since the outbreak, bringing the national total to 113,010, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Health Ministry …
In 2021 New Year’s address, King and Queen hope vaccine’s arrival spells end for Covid-19 in Malaysia, advise politicians to stop squabbling
In their New Year’s message to all Malaysians today, the King and Queen expressed hope that the Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the nation will end once the …
Bursa Malaysia lower in early trade
Bursa Malaysia entered the final day of 2020 lower due to lack of buying momentum. At 9.10am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was down 5.07 points to 1,639.34, after opening 0.15 …
Trump administration to block palm oil from second company in Malaysia amid forced labor findings
The Trump administration will halt imports of palm oil from Malaysia over findings of forced labor abuses at the plantations of one of the country’s top producers.
Trump administration to block palm oil from second company in Malaysia over forced labor findings
The Trump administration will halt imports of palm oil from Malaysia over findings of forced labor abuses at the plantations of one of the country’s top producers.
Met Malaysia warns of heavy rain in five states
Heavy rains are expected in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor and Sabah from tomorrow until Saturday. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement today said the affected …
Fake Halal Meat Scandal in Muslim-Majority Malaysia Fuels Anger
A meat-fraud scandal is roiling Malaysia after a local news outlet uncovered a cartel that allegedly bribed customs officials in order to smuggle in all kinds of meat and label it halal, triggering …
Norway’s Aker Solutions sued by ex-employee amid Malaysia graft probe
A former Malaysian employee of Norway’s largest oil services company Aker Solutions has sued the firm, saying it tried to stop her from speaking to authorities about its business practices, an …
An Illustrated Calendar of Everything That Went Wrong in Malaysia This Year
Leaders resigned or went on trial. An outbreak at the world’s largest medical glove maker. Even by global standards, Malaysia’s 2020 was intense.