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Migrant workers, often employed in jobs labelled ‘dangerous, dirty and difficult’ are more vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19, watchdogs warn.
Migrant workers, often employed in jobs labelled ‘dangerous, dirty and difficult’ are more vulnerable to the spread of Covid-19, watchdogs warn.
The ruling coalition is expected to win, but analysts say a strong showing by component party Umno could see internal divisions before the next general election.
The ruling coalition is expected to win, but analysts say a strong showing by component party Umno could see internal divisions before the next general election.
The Sugu Pavithra YouTube channel features wholesome dishes, such as mutton curry and sweet-and-sour chicken, in a simple home set-up.
The Sugu Pavithra YouTube channel features wholesome dishes, such as mutton curry and sweet-and-sour chicken, in a simple home set-up.
Long-standing tensions between the veterans have a large part to play in whether the opposition can wrest power from Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
Long-standing tensions between the veterans have a large part to play in whether the opposition can wrest power from Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
Allegations by former staff and students at Limkokwing University, founded by a Chinese-Malaysian, have fuelled discussions of discrimination against ethnic minorities and those of African descent.
Allegations by former staff and students at Limkokwing University, founded by a Chinese-Malaysian, have fuelled discussions of discrimination against ethnic minorities and those of African descent.
There has been a spate of police probes into voices critical of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration, including opposition politicians, with critics saying the moves are reminiscent of the disgraced ex-premier’s reign.
There has been a spate of police probes into voices critical of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration, including opposition politicians, with critics saying the moves are reminiscent of the disgraced ex-premier’s reign.
Lawyer Gopal Sri Ram has been the target of an affidavit from ex-attorney general Mohamed Apandi Ali, claiming he tried to get Najib arrested in 2018.
Lawyer Gopal Sri Ram has been the target of an affidavit from ex-attorney general Mohamed Apandi Ali, claiming he tried to get Najib arrested in 2018.
Former prime minister believes Malaysia’s economy can rebound sooner than in many other countries but current government is ‘doing too much politics’.
Former prime minister believes Malaysia’s economy can rebound sooner than in many other countries but current government is ‘doing too much politics’.
Malaysia’s former leader believes his disgraced rival is planning a comeback despite being on trial for the 1MDB scandal and calls on MPs to support him in a counter-coup.
Malaysia’s former leader believes his disgraced rival is planning a comeback despite being on trial for the 1MDB scandal and calls on MPs to support him in a counter-coup.
Mahathir says the arbitrary probes are an ‘abuse’ of the Malaysian government’s powers and resemble tactics employed during the Najib era.
Mahathir says the arbitrary probes are an ‘abuse’ of the Malaysian government’s powers and resemble tactics employed during the Najib era.
The new stimulus measures will fund 40 initiatives to help businesses and put cash in the hands of Malaysian citizens.
The new stimulus measures will fund 40 initiatives to help businesses and put cash in the hands of Malaysian citizens.
The trial involves seven of 42 criminal charges Najib is facing over his alleged role in the looting of Malaysia’s 1MDB state fund.
The trial involves seven of 42 criminal charges Najib is facing over his alleged role in the looting of Malaysia’s 1MDB state fund.
In mid-May, the government quietly and without fanfare awarded the usage of 5G airwaves to five local players. Now it has changed its mind.
In mid-May, the government quietly and without fanfare awarded the usage of 5G airwaves to five local players. Now it has changed its mind.
From police custody deaths in Malaysia to Chinese privilege in Singapore, the death of the unarmed black man in Minnesota has prompted Asians not only to demonstrate, but to reflect on their own prejudices too.
From police custody deaths in Malaysia to Chinese privilege in Singapore, the death of the unarmed black man in Minnesota has prompted Asians not only to demonstrate, but to reflect on their own prejudices too.
Bersatu’s intraparty battle deepens as the former prime minister dismisses termination letter against him and says it is his rival who should go.
Bersatu’s intraparty battle deepens as the former prime minister dismisses termination letter against him and says it is his rival who should go.
The move comes as Malaysia records a surge in virus clusters from construction sites and other areas, sparking fears for the country’s 5.5 million migrant workers.
The move comes as Malaysia records a surge in virus clusters from construction sites and other areas, sparking fears for the country’s 5.5 million migrant workers.
The ‘game-changing’ project’s cost was a sticking point even before Covid-19 caused economic havoc and put a question mark over the future of travel. Is this the end of the line, or just another delay?
The ‘game-changing’ project’s cost was a sticking point even before Covid-19 caused economic havoc and put a question mark over the future of travel. Is this the end of the line, or just another delay?
Some 5,000 cars have been turned back from police roadblocks already, and many others are using back roads to dodge the police.
Some 5,000 cars have been turned back from police roadblocks already, and many others are using back roads to dodge the police.
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah addressed recent political turmoil and weighed in on tensions in the South China Sea during the one-day session.
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah addressed recent political turmoil and weighed in on tensions in the South China Sea during the one-day session.
Mukhriz is the son of Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s former prime minister. The move against Mukhriz has been interpreted as current Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s latest reprisal against efforts to unseat him.
Mukhriz is the son of Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s former prime minister. The move against Mukhriz has been interpreted as current Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s latest reprisal against efforts to unseat him.
The country, once the worst hit in the region, is relaxing measures after a stunning turnaround. But the new prime minister is not getting the credit.
The country, once the worst hit in the region, is relaxing measures after a stunning turnaround. But the new prime minister is not getting the credit.
Mahathir Mohamad may have been dethroned, but even at 94 his leadership ambitions aren’t over yet.
Mahathir Mohamad may have been dethroned, but even at 94 his leadership ambitions aren’t over yet.
Defying expectations of a sharp contraction due to lockdown curbs, Q1 GDP grew by 0.7 per cent but the outlook is unclear as Malaysia is expected to be hard hit in the event of global recession.
Defying expectations of a sharp contraction due to lockdown curbs, Q1 GDP grew by 0.7 per cent but the outlook is unclear as Malaysia is expected to be hard hit in the event of global recession.
PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s virus fight comes amid rising pressure by the Pakatan Harapan coalition, which has accused his government of coming to power through political trickery.
PM Muhyiddin Yassin’s virus fight comes amid rising pressure by the Pakatan Harapan coalition, which has accused his government of coming to power through political trickery.
Malaysia is easing its gruelling lockdown, but there’s little cheer ahead – analysts say its economy is imperilled by a global recession, plunging domestic demand and collapsing oil prices.
Malaysia is easing its gruelling lockdown, but there’s little cheer ahead – analysts say its economy is imperilled by a global recession, plunging domestic demand and collapsing oil prices.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s Perikatan Nasional alliance rose to power in the political turmoil that followed Mahathir Mohamad’s shock February resignation.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s Perikatan Nasional alliance rose to power in the political turmoil that followed Mahathir Mohamad’s shock February resignation.
The reaction by states including Pahang and Kelantan, whose governments are aligned with the ruling Perikatan Nasional coalition, has raised questions about internal dissent
The reaction by states including Pahang and Kelantan, whose governments are aligned with the ruling Perikatan Nasional coalition, has raised questions about internal dissent
Children as young as four have been taken in immigration raids launched just hours after Malaysia announced the easing of its coronavirus lockdown.
Children as young as four have been taken in immigration raids launched just hours after Malaysia announced the easing of its coronavirus lockdown.
Nearly all economic sectors are to reopen, subject to conditions, says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, but controls to remain on social gatherings.
Nearly all economic sectors are to reopen, subject to conditions, says Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, but controls to remain on social gatherings.
Experts say the national lockdown slowed the spread of the disease, but it exacerbated mental health issues and economic woes.
Experts say the national lockdown slowed the spread of the disease, but it exacerbated mental health issues and economic woes.