The Malaysian coast guard shot dead a Vietnamese fisherman whose boat tried to ram a patrol vessel in the South China Sea, an official said Monday.
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: COVID-19 deaths surpass 50,000 in India, cases in Philippines surge to 164,474
People wearing masks walk on a street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Aug. 14, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) — Australia’s death toll due to COVID-19 surpasses 400; — COVID-19 cases in the …
Netflix Adds Stand-up Comedy From Malaysia, Movies From Indonesia
Netflix has unveiled a comedy special TV show from Malaysia, “Dr. Jason Leong: Hashtag Blessed” and two feature films from Indonesia, as part of a plan to expand its roster of content from South …
Cronyism threatens Malaysia’s economic recovery, Muhyiddin warned
Critics say the coalition is trying to shore up support after losing its key component party Umno – and that in the end, it’s the poor who will suffer.
Dr Noor Hisham: 25 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia today, with 28 recoveries
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The number of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia draws closer to the 10,000 mark, as 25 new cases were reported today, bringing the total number of positive cases to …
A Fifth Billionaire Emerges From Malaysia’s Glove-Making Industry. But the Boom May Fade
Malaysia has long been a place where vast fortunes have been amassed over time. The Kuoks, Tehs and Queks are custodians of palm oil, property and banking empires that stretch back decades.That was …
Top militant linked to beheadings of Canadians, Malaysian surrenders in Philippines
Anduljihad Susukan gave up after negotiations with police in southern Davao city, where he was served warrants for at least 23 cases of murder, six …
Coronavirus jolts Malaysia’s economy into first contraction since global financial crisis
Malaysia’s economy plunged into its first contraction since the 2009 global financial crisis in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged business activity, prompting the central bank to …
Every Sumatran rhino has died in Malaysia. Scientists want to bring them back with cloning technology
Scientists want to use cells from dead Sumatran rhinos to bring the population back from the brink of extinction.
Top militant linked to beheading of 2 Canadians surrenders in Philippines
A leading militant suspect who has been linked to beheadings of hostages, including two Canadians and a Malaysian, in the southern Philippines has surrendered after being wounded in battle, officials …