Malaysia says 110 containers of hazardous heavy metals have been found abandoned at a port.Some 1,864 tonnes of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), a by-product of steel production that contains heavy …
No way out: the undocumented migrants caught between a rock and a hard place in Malaysia
After crossing illegally into Malaysia in 2016 from Myanmar, Sabe Phyu and Banyar contacted a Burmese agent who promised to arrange work visas for them. Instead, the agent disappeared with Sabe Phyu’s …
In Malaysia’s Musang King hub of Pahang, a stinky deal for small farmers could hit durian production
Lawmakers have raised fears that a joint venture between the state government and a newly formed corporation amounts to a monopoly on the fruit that will send prices soaring.
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines plan a return of regular flights to New Zealand
Qatar says it will refund tickets if a flight gets cancelled … Demand for international travel, including for business, was picking up internationally, he said. Auckland International Airport …
US-China tensions: why is Malaysia so quiet about the South China Sea?
Malaysia’s South China Sea policy has come under the spotlight after a public rebuke of its foreign minister Hishammuddin Hussein by one of his predecessors Anifah Aman, and as Washington hardens its …
Shorter Is Better Is Mantra for Malaysia Bonds as Deficit Widens
While accommodative policy will directly bolster shorter maturities, investors should be wary about longer tenors though due to the widening budget deficit. The rising tide of overall interest can be …
U.S. order puts Malaysia glove industry under pressure over labour abuses
Malaysia’s medical glove industry was under pressure to crack down on labour abuses on Thursday after the United States blocked imports from the world’s largest manufacturer, with demand for the …
Amid virus crisis, U.S. bars imports of Malaysia’s Top Glove over labor issues
U.S. Customs placed a detention order on imports of products made by subsidiaries of the world’s largest medical glove maker, Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp Bhd on Wednesday, an action taken against firms …
Dr Noor Hisham: Three new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, none local
Malaysia today recorded three new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 8,737. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said one …
Malaysia estimates 2020 palm oil exports will reach $15.2 billion-$16.4 billion
The world’s second largest palm oil producer Malaysia has estimated its total palm oil export value this year at 65-70 billion ringgit ($15.24 billion-$16.41 billion), the Plantation Industries and …