On Friday, it was Malaysia which looked the more likely of the two teams, buoyed by their vociferous supporters. On the other hand, the Lions looked a lot more nervous, and simply could not hold on to possession for extended spells. As Singapore struggled to find their footing, a quick Malaysia counter-attack served as a … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysians who were repatriated back to Malaysia after being detained at Guantanamo Bay for 18 years for their role in the 2002 Bali bombings will undergo a series of comprehensive deradicalisation programmes, said Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. In a Facebook post on Thursday (Dec 19), Saifuddin outlined the government’s aim … Read more
The Chinese Restaurant Awards in Canada recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a gala dinner, held for 100 guests at the Michelin-recommended Chang’An Restaurant in downtown Vancouver. The evening showcased the talents of three Chinese chefs with different backgrounds and skill sets who have made their mark in Vancouver. Alex Chen is originally from Malaysia, … Read more
GIVEN how peaceful Malaysia is and the good relations the nation has with its neighbours, it is always alarming to hear any news that shots have been fired across the border. As such, any news claiming this would go viral quickly. It was claimed recently in a viral video that two Thai nationals fired shots … Read more
In a post on X on Sunday, Tengku Zafrul said that while he did have discussion with PKR to join the party, he has yet to decide on the matter. He also said that there were no discussions on positions at state level, or about by-elections being held. He said that Malaysians are fed … Read more
SEPANG: Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Malaysia on Sunday (Dec 15) to begin a two-day official visit to the country at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This is Paetongtarn’s first visit to Malaysia since being elected the kingdom’s 31st prime minister in August 2024. The visit is in conjunction … Read more
ECONOMY: SUBSIDY RATIONALISATION AS A HALLMARK REFORM Economically, Malaysia managed to keep domestic numbers stable while attracting record international investments. Improving GDP, inflation and jobs numbers point to a recovering economy amidst global uncertainty and decline. Notably, investments into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data centres have been significant and will likely continue into 2025. The … Read more
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains acquitted of 40 charges in a foreign visa corruption case after prosecutors on Thursday (Dec 12) withdrew their appeal against his acquittal by the Shah Alam High Court in September 2022. Deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Yusaini Amer Abdul Karim said on Thursday morning that the attorney-general … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: On the eve of Malaysia’s 67th Independence Day, Malaysian Chinese YouTuber Wabikong released a game-show video entitled Guess the Real Chinese (Malay Version) to wide acclaim. In the video, a blindfolded guest guessed which one of the five Mandarin-speaking participants was a Malaysian Chinese. The four Malay participants spoke Mandarin fluently and demonstrated … Read more
The military training academy in UPNM is under the purview of the Ministry of Defence and the Malaysian Armed Forces. “What’s crucial is to send a clear message that (we) will not compromise on such behaviour. We will take firm action and ensure the punishments are widely publicised,” he was quoted as saying on Sunday … Read more
