Malaysia’s long-awaited electric train service linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru makes its debut in preview run
The new ETS will cut travel time between KL and JB to around 4.5 hours, from five to seven hours on the road.
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Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men
Malaysia's AGC will appeal court rulings that held the government and police responsible for the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat.
Malaysia backtracks on Huawei chips project amid US-China AI rivalry
The reversal exposes Malaysia’s precarious balancing act as it navigates fierce US-China rivalry over semiconductors – a sector accounting for 40 per cent of its exports.
Kuala Lumpur temple relocation to make way for mosque to proceed following heated debate
A Hindu temple in Malaysia’s capital will be relocated to a site just 50m away following a heated debate over its fate, as a new mosque will be built on its site. Prime Minister…
Malaysia eyes trade boost with China and Thailand via new inland port and rail links
These rail routes, which Malaysia hopes will eventually connect to Kunming, China, are expected to strengthen Kuala Lumpur’s role in facilitating trade across the region. The…
Malaysia’s new pension fund rule for foreign workers will boost EPF but is thin on details
Foreign or non-citizen workers will earn dividends from the contributions in their accounts, and can eventually withdraw their money when returning to their home countries for…
Flying first class but deep in debt: Malaysia’s influencers in the spotlight for misusing funds
Authorities have started to take action against celebrity influencers and entrepreneurs, many of whom flaunt extravagant lifestyles on social media but face claims of financial…
Malaysia PM Anwar mum on existence of controversial decree on house arrest for ex-PM Najib
Mr. Anwar’s non-answer could add to other political woes of his two-year-old government, with critics attacking him for the glacial pace of promised reforms, the high cost of…
With ex-PM Mahathir as adviser, Malaysia’s four opposition states join forces to beef up lagging economies
the states of Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis – which call themselves the State Government 4 (SG4) – have formed investment firm SG4 Group to seek investments,…
More Malaysians flocking to China’s universities, drawn by affordability and growing prestige
Factors accounting for the steady stream of Malaysians enrolling in China’s institutions of higher learning are the affordable costs of studying and living there, as well as the…