Malaysia

Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 14, 2022
Convicted former Malaysia PM can claim back seized Richard Mille watches, Hermès handbags and jewelry after High Court ruling
The former prime minister of Malaysia Najib Razak, convicted in the 1MDB corruption case, can claim back the thousands of seized jewelry pieces, watches and handbags as the prosecution failed to prove they came from illegal activities, according to a Malaysian court.
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 18, 2022
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.
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Business
Clément VéritéSeptember 26, 2022
With online scams on the rise, banks in Malaysia need to move away from SMS authentication
Cases of online scams are increasing in Malaysia, and authorities try to strop the trend as online banking is expected to grow substantially over the next years.
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Health & Science
Clément VéritéJune 3, 2022
Authorities of Malaysia say there is no overall shortage of medicines as some doctors worry and ask people not to panic buy
The minister of Health of Malaysia gathered pharmaceutical industry players to evaluate the reports of a shortage of common medicines as some doctors are worried and asked people not to panic buy or hoard medication.
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Society
NewsendipApril 27, 2022
Malaysia banned electric scooters from public roads
Electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are banned from public roads in Malaysia. Offenders are exposed to a fine of $68
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Business
NewsendipApril 22, 2022
Mutual agreement between Indonesia and Malaysia on domestic workers
Malaysia and Indonesia signed an agreement to improve conditions for Indonesian domestic and migrant workers. Indonesia is the largest group of foreign workers in Malaysia.
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Politics
Clément VéritéApril 11, 2022
Bill banning party switching in Malaysia postponed again
Malaysia is seeking to ban politicians from switching parties, hoping to reduce political instability. But Parliament debates on the legislation have been once again postponed to a later date.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 16, 2022
Malaysia allows further pension fund withdrawals to cover pressing needs
Malaysians struggling to make ends meet will be allowed to withdraw money from their pension fund, at the expense of their future retirement plans.
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Business
Clément VéritéNovember 6, 2021
The U.S bans more products from Malaysia because of forced labor
With products from 4 companies currently banned entry in the U.S., only China surpasses Malaysia on suspicions of forced labor.
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Politics
Clément VéritéSeptember 28, 2021
Malaysia and Sri Lanka pledge to become carbon neutral as early as 2050
With COP26 approaching, several countries like Malaysia and Sri Lanka dumped coal power plants this year to become carbon neutral.
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