The coronavirus pandemic has seen demand for medical rubber gloves soar – driven by a surge in orders from Europe and the United States. About two-thirds of the world’s supply is made in Malaysia. But …
What lockdown life is like for Singapore poet Alfian Sa’at and Malaysia performer Sean Ghazi
Ken Kwek hosts a Q&A session with the resident playwright of theatre company Wild Rice and artistic director of live entertainment venue Bobo KL In which he discovers more on the creative industry’s …
Malaysia urged to allow Rohingya refugee boats to land
Human Rights Watch said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t justify Malaysia’s turning away of overloaded boats carrying Muslim Rohingya and risking …
Singapore records 942 new coronavirus cases, taking its total past Malaysia
The island nation now has 5,992 cases, compared with 5,251 in its neighbour across the causeway I, 86 per cent of its confirmed infections are among migrant workers living in dormitories Singapore on …
New South China Sea Standoff: Chinese Ship Tags Malaysian Oil Exploration Vessel
The most recent skirmish occurred Friday when a Chinese survey vessel was observed “tagging” areas near where Malaysia’s state oil firm Petronas is operating.
Malaysia and Thailand urged to help stranded Rohingya refugees
Amnesty International said it had received information about as many as five boats spotted off the coasts of Malaysia and southern Thailand in recent days, believed to be carrying hundreds of people.
Mercy Malaysia launches ‘Ramadan Appeal 2020’ fund
Mercy Malaysia has launched a “Ramadan Appeal 2020” fund for communities and families affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Exclusive: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines merger an option as COVID-19 hits industry – minister
Merging money-losing state carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) with budget airline AirAsia Group Bhd (AIRA.KL) is one of the options to “save” them as the COVID-19 crisis batters the industry, …
Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid as non-executive chairperson
Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Abdul Wahid Omar as its non-executive chairperson effective May 1, 2020, succeeding Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen. In a statement today, Bursa Malaysia said Abdul …
Bangladesh Rescues 396 Rohingya Drifting at Sea for Weeks
Bangladesh’s coast guard has rescued 396 starving Rohingya refugees who had been drifting at sea for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia.