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.
Malaysia to intensify Covid-19 vaccine development with UAE, says Agong
KUALA LUMPUR: To overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia is looking forward to intensifying efforts on vaccine development with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, …
A year like no other! A look back at top stories that shaped Malaysia in 2020
From the coronavirus and its many effects, to never-ending political sagas, take a look back on the top stories that defined the past 12 months.
A year like no other! A look back at top stories that shaped Malaysia in 2020
From the coronavirus and its many effects, to never-ending political sagas, take a look back on the top stories that defined the past 12 months.
APIB CEO: Malaysia’s 2021 growth rate expected to be at 6.6pct
Malaysia’s growth rate is expected to rebound to 6.6 per cent next year, following the recovery in the country’s domestic and foreign consumption, says Asia Pacific Investment Bank’s (APIB) chief …
2020: Malaysia’s major court cases
Kinabatangan member of parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette’s corruption trial starts at the Sessions Court. Bung is charged with three counts of receiving RM2.8 …