Muslim-majority Malaysia will ease a ban on mass prayers in mosques, starting from Friday and ahead of this month’s Eid festival, the government said, as it gradually relaxes curbs that have helped …
1MDB: Malaysia drops charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer
Prosecutors in Malaysia have dropped charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer Riza Aziz over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Mr Riza, stepson of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, was …
U.S. Warships Support Malaysia Against China Pressure in South China Sea
The U.S. has sent three naval ships on patrols near oil-and-gas operations off Malaysia’s coast in recent days, a show of support for the Southeast Asian nation whose offshore explorations in the …
Did CMCO work? Health D-G says Malaysia will know on May 18
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the effect of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) can only be known after the 14-day …
Malaysia Posts Slowest Growth Since 2009 on Lockdown Curbs
Malaysia’s economy unexpectedly expanded, but at its slowest pace since 2009, as the coronavirus pandemic hit industries across the board and kept Malaysians at home.
Jolted by pandemic, Malaysia first-quarter GDP seen shrinking for first time in decade: poll
Malaysia’s economy is expected to have contracted for the first time in more than a decade in the first quarter as the coronavirus crisis shattered private consumption and external demand.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim backs coronavirus origin probe
The Malaysian opposition leader has backed an inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus, but cautioned against simply targeting China with the probe.
The Latest: Movement restrictions extended in Malaysia
For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Movement restrictions in Malaysia are to be extended by …
Grappling with coronavirus, Malaysia’s premier to face confidence vote
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will face a confidence vote in parliament on May 18, having been focused on fighting an outbreak of the coronavirus in Malaysia since emerging at the head of a new …
US announces $49m settlement in Malaysia 1MDB scandal
US authorities have reached a deal to recover another $49 million in assets bought with money looted from Malaysia’s 1MDB state investment fund and laundered through the global financial system. More …