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OPINION: Moving forward, Malaysia needs a new narrative

Karim Raslan -- Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at May 18 03:34 AM

The euphoria over the surprise victory of the Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad-led Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition last year has been swiftly replaced by a surprisingly bitter disappointment Read more »

Malaysia in talks with Japan to join scheme for blue-collar workers

Kyodo News
Posted at May 12 02:25 AM

Malaysia is in talks with Japan on sending blue-collar workers to the country under a new visa program that was launched in April, it was learned by Saturday from official sources. Read more »

Your sanity starts and ends with you (and other tips on traveling with your mother)

Dhal Bennett
Posted at May 11 04:55 PM

From bringing a mini-botika every time you step out to sneaking out select items in the buffet—how to travel with mom without possibly losing your inheritance, or something like that. Read more »

Malaysia's hopes of economic revival under Mahathir fade

Joseph Sipalan and Rozanna Latiff, Reuters
Posted at May 10 05:40 PM

Mahathir Mohamad, who inherited a debt-laden economy, has focused much of his administration's attention on cleaning up public finances following a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal involving state fund 1MDB and former prime minister Najib Razak. Read more »

10 nais mamasukan abroad, nasagip sa 'human trafficking'

Gracie Rutao ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 10 12:10 AM

Nasagip ang 10 Pilipinong babiyahe sana mula Clark International Airport matapos mabatid na peke ang kanilang recruiter at ang mga mga isinumiteng mga dokumento.  Read more »

US begins return of $200 million in 1MDB funds to Malaysia

Reuters
Posted at May 07 03:40 PM

The United States will return to Malaysia about $196 million in the first installment of funds recovered from the asset seizures, US ambassador to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lahkdhir said. Read more »

Vietnamese woman in Kim Jong Nam murder case arrives home

Tran Thi Minh Ha with Nicolas Anil, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 04 04:21 AM

HANOI, Vietnam - A Vietnamese woman who stood trial for the assassination of the North Korean leader's half-brother arrived home Friday, bringing down the curtain on a dramatic and often bizarre 2-year murder mystery.   Read more »

Malaysia frees Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong Un’s half-brother

Rozanna Latiff, Reuters
Posted at May 03 05:41 PM

Doan Thi Huong, 30, was charged along with an Indonesian woman with poisoning Kim Jong Nam by smearing his face with liquid VX in February 2017. Read more »

Malaysia poised to invest more in Philippines: business group

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 10:06 AM

Trade between the Philippines and Malaysia is at an "all-time high," a Malaysian businessman tells ANC Read more »

Largest PH warship joins Chinese Navy anniversary celebration

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 03:12 PM

The Philippines' largest warship arrived in China on Monday to attend a naval parade, part of a goodwill visit as China extends the hand of friendship despite regional tensions and suspicions.  Read more »

Keep an eye on Sabah, Locsin says as netizens press him on territory issues

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 20 12:49 PM

MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin on Saturday said one should keep an eye on Sabah as some "jerks" are proposing that the Philippines "compromise" its historical claim on it. Read more »

Malaysia, China agree to resume rail project after slashing cost

Reuters
Posted at Apr 12 04:11 PM

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who came to power after a stunning election victory in May, has vowed to renegotiate or cancel what he calls "unfair" Chinese projects authorized by his predecessor, Najib Razak. Read more »

Wife of Malaysia's former PM denies new corruption charge

Kyodo News
Posted at Apr 11 12:55 AM

Rosmah's handbag collection had some comparing her to the opulence of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, and her massive shoe collection. Read more »

Malaysian kidnap victim dies in Zamboanga City

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 10 01:55 AM

A Malaysian kidnap victim rescued from the Abu Sayyaf died on Tuesday, the military said. Read more »

Malaysia in U-turn on war crimes court

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 06 04:14 PM

Malaysia's government did a U-turn Friday on its decision to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), its prime minister said, after a backlash from a powerful Islamic ruler and opposition politicians. Read more »

Malaysia to sell 1MDB-linked luxury yacht for $126-M

Reuters
Posted at Apr 04 11:17 AM

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will sell a superyacht allegedly bought with stolen funds from state fund 1MDB to casino operator Genting Malaysia Bhd for $126 million, in the first major asset sale by Kuala Lumpur to recover billions lost from the fund. Read more »

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib goes on trial over 1MDB mega-scandal

M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 03 05:21 PM

Malaysia's disgraced former leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him as he went on trial Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar fraud.   Read more »

Malaysia ex-PM Najib to go on trial for corruption

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 03 07:07 AM

Malaysia's disgraced former leader Najib Razak will go on trial Wednesday over a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal that contributed to his long-ruling coalition's downfall last year and sent shockwaves around the world.  Read more »

Vietnam woman in Kim assassination accepts new charge, likely to go free

M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 01 02:01 PM

A Vietnamese woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother accepted a lesser charge Monday and may be freed soon after her Indonesian co-accused was released last month. Read more »

Flag of Fire

Mohd Rasfan, AFP
Posted at Mar 28 10:13 PM

The Flag of Fire, a hot air balloon with the Philippine flag motif can be seen with other hot air balloons from different countries flying over Putrajaya, Malaysia during the Putrajaya International Hot Air Ballon Fiesta on Monday Read more »