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Roads were packed before the order came into effect at midnight on Tuesday, with some rushing to stock up on groceries or spend time with family before travel was banned.
Roads were packed before the order came into effect at midnight on Tuesday, with some rushing to stock up on groceries or spend time with family before travel was banned.
How will Malaysia’s lockdown affect daily life, what happened to its earlier success and is there a political angle to all of this?
How will Malaysia’s lockdown affect daily life, what happened to its earlier success and is there a political angle to all of this?
The emergency could last until August 1 and will give PM Muhyiddin Yassin the ability to govern by fiat, helping to preserve his political future.
The emergency could last until August 1 and will give PM Muhyiddin Yassin the ability to govern by fiat, helping to preserve his political future.
Police say the businessman – compared by some to the alleged mastermind of the 1MDB scandal – has fled to Thailand after a cryptocurrency and property scam.
Police say the businessman – compared by some to the alleged mastermind of the 1MDB scandal – has fled to Thailand after a cryptocurrency and property scam.
The country’s 13 states and three federal territories will be put under some form of lockdown starting Wednesday. All inter-state travel is banned.
The country’s 13 states and three federal territories will be put under some form of lockdown starting Wednesday. All inter-state travel is banned.
It was supposed to be a seminal, US$25 billion deal that would make Malaysia’s Johor a New Jersey to Singapore’s Manhattan. Where did it all go wrong?
It was supposed to be a seminal, US$25 billion deal that would make Malaysia’s Johor a New Jersey to Singapore’s Manhattan. Where did it all go wrong?
The country recorded 3,027 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, its highest ever total, prompting experts to recommend swift action.
The country recorded 3,027 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, its highest ever total, prompting experts to recommend swift action.
Umno said it would discuss the motion to cut ties with Muhyiddin’s Bersatu party during its general assembly at the end of this month.
Umno said it would discuss the motion to cut ties with Muhyiddin’s Bersatu party during its general assembly at the end of this month.
Ouyang Yujing’s appointment could mean ‘more authoritative decisions’ over the countries’ overlapping claims in the waterway.
Ouyang Yujing’s appointment could mean ‘more authoritative decisions’ over the countries’ overlapping claims in the waterway.
Tengku Adnan Mansor, a minister in the cabinet of disgraced former premier Najib Razak, has been found guilty of graft for taking a US$495,000 bribe.
Tengku Adnan Mansor, a minister in the cabinet of disgraced former premier Najib Razak, has been found guilty of graft for taking a US$495,000 bribe.
Shows in which handsome young men compete in reciting the Koran and preparing bodies for burial are modernising religion, but with sometimes unfortunate consequences.
Shows in which handsome young men compete in reciting the Koran and preparing bodies for burial are modernising religion, but with sometimes unfortunate consequences.
The knife-edge budget victory disproved Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that more MPs supported him than PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
The knife-edge budget victory disproved Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that more MPs supported him than PM Muhyiddin Yassin.
In one case discovered by the national rights body, pregnant migrant women were on the verge of selling their babies because they could not access health care.
In one case discovered by the national rights body, pregnant migrant women were on the verge of selling their babies because they could not access health care.
Rights groups warn the country is backtracking on the progress made after its landmark election in 2018.
Rights groups warn the country is backtracking on the progress made after its landmark election in 2018.
The public prosecutor has called for a discharge not amounting to acquittal in the case involving Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, an Umno ally of ex-premier Najib Razak.
The public prosecutor has called for a discharge not amounting to acquittal in the case involving Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, an Umno ally of ex-premier Najib Razak.
Anwar’s future is in special focus after what observers say are blunders brought on by his own hubris– but swift reversals of fortune cannot be discounted in Malaysia’s Game of Thrones.
Anwar’s future is in special focus after what observers say are blunders brought on by his own hubris– but swift reversals of fortune cannot be discounted in Malaysia’s Game of Thrones.
Pakatan Harapan coalition leader vows to ‘fight more intensely’ next week after finer details of the bill are released.
Pakatan Harapan coalition leader vows to ‘fight more intensely’ next week after finer details of the bill are released.
The 2021 budget bill has moved past the so-called policy stage following a voice vote in the 222-seat parliament, but it can still be defeated in upcoming debates.
The 2021 budget bill has moved past the so-called policy stage following a voice vote in the 222-seat parliament, but it can still be defeated in upcoming debates.
AirAsia’s combination of lay-offs, diversification and loans is seen as a viable strategy, but analysts say the future is less clear for Malaysia Airlines.
AirAsia’s combination of lay-offs, diversification and loans is seen as a viable strategy, but analysts say the future is less clear for Malaysia Airlines.
The termination of the agreement to build Melaka Gateway could mean the end for the US$10.5 billion development.
The termination of the agreement to build Melaka Gateway could mean the end for the US$10.5 billion development.
Q3 GDP contracted 2.7 per cent from the same period in 2019, less severe than the 3.2 per cent forecast, and improved from the 17.1 per cent plunge in the second quarter.
Q3 GDP contracted 2.7 per cent from the same period in 2019, less severe than the 3.2 per cent forecast, and improved from the 17.1 per cent plunge in the second quarter.
The government’s request for 322.5 billion ringgit in funds for 2021 would be a 2.5 per cent increase from 2020.
The government’s request for 322.5 billion ringgit in funds for 2021 would be a 2.5 per cent increase from 2020.
Prime minister is trying to rally political backing on bill even as he stares down no-confidence motions.
Prime minister is trying to rally political backing on bill even as he stares down no-confidence motions.
Parliamentary sittings in final meeting of the year may be cut short after several officers test positive for Covid-19. Some say real reason is to stifle no confidence motions.
Parliamentary sittings in final meeting of the year may be cut short after several officers test positive for Covid-19. Some say real reason is to stifle no confidence motions.
Victims who infiltrated chat groups – with names such as ‘Virgin Boys’ and ‘Vitamin for Testicles’ – call for tougher laws against sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
Victims who infiltrated chat groups – with names such as ‘Virgin Boys’ and ‘Vitamin for Testicles’ – call for tougher laws against sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
The 95-year-old’s controversial response to Macron’s plan to clamp down on radical Islam comes as three people are killed at a church in Nice in a suspected terror attack.
The 95-year-old’s controversial response to Macron’s plan to clamp down on radical Islam comes as three people are killed at a church in Nice in a suspected terror attack.
Scandal-tainted former prime minister Najib says his party risks defeat at Malaysia’s next election if it continues to back the current administration.
Scandal-tainted former prime minister Najib says his party risks defeat at Malaysia’s next election if it continues to back the current administration.
The United Malays National Organisation (Umno) declares it will continue to back prime minister after earlier speculation that it was pulling its support.
The United Malays National Organisation (Umno) declares it will continue to back prime minister after earlier speculation that it was pulling its support.
Sultan Abdullah’s decision quashes possibility that prime minister will suspend legislature and rule by decree.
Sultan Abdullah’s decision quashes possibility that prime minister will suspend legislature and rule by decree.
Disruptions are relatively frequent thanks to a lack of maintenance, pollution and contamination, interstate disagreements and poor collection methods.
Disruptions are relatively frequent thanks to a lack of maintenance, pollution and contamination, interstate disagreements and poor collection methods.