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The 1975 caused an almighty furore in Malaysia when two male members of the British rock band kissed on stage but their antic was an affront to a society they do not understand .
- Results of the contest in Malaysia’s richest state could carry weighty consequences for Anwar’s coalition, with Malays making up 60 per cent of voters
- A combination of a swing in Malay support and low turnout could present a real risk for Pakatan Harapan. Voters are also picky about candidate quality
The 98-year-old, who served twice as prime minister for a total of 24 years – including a period in his 90s – has suffered from several heart problems and has had at least two bypass surgeries.
The visa changes come after Malaysia in April tweaked its MM2H golden visa scheme to attract Asian investors.
Lee tells business conference city must continue to cultivate its links with developed countries, but be on the alert for opportunities elsewhere.
The teacher in question had failed to turn up to class for months, Kota Kinabalu High Court heard. Malaysia’s education minister and the school’s principal were also among the defendants.
Former PMs Mahathir Mohamad and Muhyiddin Yassin ‘will stab PAS’, wrote Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi. ‘But PAS will stab them first’.
Umno has been tasked with challenging the near-ironclad grip of the Islamist PAS in the key states of Kelantan and Terengganu in next month’s state polls.
The blast in the town of Sungai Kolok in the southern province of Narathiwat, on the frontier with Malaysia, is thought to have been caused by welding during construction work on the building.
Readers discuss the significance of the Malay vote in Malaysian politics, and how Fujian is reaching out to the Chinese diaspora.
During visit by Hong Kong leader John Lee, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says passport holders from city can stay in country visa-free for 90 days, up from 30.
The scheme will lower bills for householders and put cash in their pockets, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said.
Highly anticipated witness Zeti Akhtar Aziz appeared in court for the prosecution in ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s corruption trial.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he aims to place Malaysia among the top 30 global economies, boost wages and participation of women in the workforce.
There are many reasons to love Adele Lim, the director of Joy Ride and screenwriter of Raya and the Last Dragon ... but did you know that she used to be a backup dancer?
Malaysia – a vocal critic of the junta – and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have previously rejected any possibility of dialogue because of human rights issues.
Soh Choon Wee last reported for national service duty in 1992. He returned to Singapore in 2021 on the advice of his mother because of Covid – and now faces six-and-a-half years in prison.
Some critics called out the authorities’ heavy handed move of calling off the festival, even as the Malaysian government doubled down on its ‘unwavering’ stance.
As Malaysia’s Chinese-led DAP defends Penang in state polls, its friendship with ex-foe Umno and a “likeable” but bland chief minister may dent voter loyalty.
After the lead singer of The 1975 criticised the Malaysian government’s stance against homosexuality, the Good Vibes Festival was cancelled, a move followed by the band cancelling shows in Taipei and Jakarta.
The British artist criticised Malaysia’s anti- LGBT rules and kissed bassist Ross MacDonald at a music festival in Kuala Lumpur.
Readers discuss how the central government can further leverage the city’s potential, a dispute dating back to colonial times, and help for cancer patients.
Atome will offer its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) service as a payment option on TikTok Shop in Malaysia, allowing consumers to defer payments for their purchase over a period of three to six months.
The suspects stole the jewel from a pawnshop at Lucky Plaza and fled to Malaysia.
Starlink, which is operated by Musk’s SpaceX, will begin by providing its services to schools and higher education institutions.
Readers discuss educational exchanges between mainland China and Taiwan, why the US dollar is like the dodo, and the rise of India.
Thuzar Maung, who runs a Muslim refugee support group and is an outspoken supporter of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, fled Myanmar for Malaysia in 2015 to escape growing violence against Muslims.
Perikatan Nasional’s Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor stands accused of bringing the Selangor monarchy into disrepute with his ‘lousy’ swipe at a fellow chief minister.
