Malaysia’s zero-waste movement gaining steam again
There is an increasing awareness among consumers and businesses on the importance of cutting down on the 38,000 tonnes of trash that are choking Malaysia’s landfills and rivers…
Malaysian ex-PM Najib defends stepson’s movie loan
The former prime minister said Riza Aziz, whose full name is Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, accepted the money from Aabar Investments PJS because it was a “straightforward loan."
Dhaka airport receives 2nd bomb threat
The message was sent through WhatsApp from a Malaysian number.
Malaysia extends repatriation programme for undocumented Bangladeshis
Previously, undocumented Bangladeshi migrants were required to pay fines to Malaysian immigration authorities based on the length of their stay in the country before availing the…
Malaysian PM Anwar: No need to put ex-PM Najib through ‘hell’ but must give back stolen funds
PM Anwar stressed that he would not forgive any corruption that took place under his predecessors, including that of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad—recalling his own incarceration in…
Malaysia’s fresh graduates face employment challenges as AI takes over
There is often a gap between their skills and the roles available in their desired industry, resulting in intense competition with many vying for a limited pool of entry-level…
Malaysians jailed for working as Taiwan scam syndicate runners
An 18-year-old Malaysian surnamed Chen, was sentenced to seven months' jail. Recruited in Malaysia last July, Chen joined the syndicate in Taiwan and flew to Taiwan to collect…
Jumbo roadblock: Family has harrowing encounter with wild elephants on Malaysia’s East-West Highway
As they neared the Pulau Banding area, the elephants unexpectedly emerged from the nearby forest, blocking the road, forcing the one driving to stop the car immediately.
Malaysian revenue board goes after late minister Jamaluddin Jarjis’ next-of-kin
According to the source, the taxman is also mulling criminal tax investigations on over 70 individuals this year. At this point, it is not clear how many of them are active or…
Businesses in Malaysia brace for impact with minimum wage hike on Feb 1
Particularly affected are food court operators, coffee shop owners and vegetable farmers as they typically employ more foreign workers compared with other industries.