Royal commission urges criminal probe on Malaysia’s Mahathir over island lost to Singapore
The recommendation to investigate the 99-year-old Mahathir is the latest legal action directed at him.
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Malaysia’s Najib accuses US of sabotaging his 1MDB defence
Testifying in his own defence on Monday against 25 charges of money laundering and abuse of power linked to the embezzlement of 2.27 billion ringgit (US$510.4 million) from 1MDB, Najib told Kuala Lumpur’s High Court that he had “taken every possible step” to gather evidence to clear his name.
Asia debates Australia’s ban on ‘brain rot’ social media for children: safety or control?
For the millions of youngsters hooked on the thrill of likes and shares, this impending change – set to take effect within 12 months – could feel like a rude awakening.
Malaysian MMA fans hail UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s plan to launch Johor gym
Former professional fighter turned coach Melvin Yeoh said the new Khabib Gym in Johor would inject more energy into Malaysia’s already thriving combat sports scene.
Malaysian minister decries Meta for ‘no remorse’ as scams tap public for US$100 million
The government is set to impose mandatory social media licensing from January 1 in a bid to stamp out scams, online gambling and child sex exploitation targeted at Malaysians.
Heir to billions but now a monk, Ananda Krishnan’s son returns to Malaysia for last goodbye
The country marked the passing of the reclusive tycoon Ananda — commonly known by his initials AK — who died last Thursday aged 86 after a prolonged battle with lung disease.
Malaysia tech firms set to ‘act aggressively’ over Trump’s tariff hikes
Malaysian firms are preparing to “act aggressively” to mitigate the fallout from expected new tariffs imposed by Washington when US president-elect Donald Trump returns to power next month amid market fears of intensifying trade wars.
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand as tens of thousands evacuated
Malaysia launched a nationwide relief effort on Friday as floods claimed three lives and forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people across seven states in what the government said could be the worst deluge in a decade.