Five Indonesians abducted in Malaysian waters
NUNUKAN, Jan 18, 2020, ANTARA. Five Indonesians of a fishing boat were abducted in the…
Malaysia
Malaysia is an economy of 31 million people and is one of the 12 founding APEC members. In 1989 Malaysia’s real GDP stood at USD 75 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 4,200. By 2016, its GDP more than quadrupled at 344 billion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 11,000.
Deputy health minister says no need for panic over influenza in Malaysia
IPOH, Jan 17, 2020, Malay Mail. Influenza infections are rarely fatal and Malaysians need not…
Govt has never banned any non-Muslim celebration in Malaysia: Official
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16, 2020, Bernama. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has never…
Malaysia Airlines suspends taking delivery of Boeing 737 MAX jets
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15, 2020, Reuters. Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it has suspended taking…
Malaysia drops sex assault probe of PM-in-waiting Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15, 2020, AFP. Anwar Ibrahim, who is in line to take over…
Malaysia’s PM says ‘will go now’ if Pakatan parties want him to make way for Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad offered to…
Malaysia begins APEC host year in Putrajaya
JAKARTA, Jan 14, 2020, ANTARA. Malaysia began its year-long hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
Malaysia, Pakistan to extend cooperation in palm oil trade: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12, 2020, Malay Mail. Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok’s visit to Pakistan…
[Analytics] Malaysia to play mediator role on Mideast tensions?
Aweek into 2020 and we are already witnessing a possible war in the Middle East,…
Schools close, hospitals turn patients away as flu outbreak gets worse in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10, 2020, The Straits Times. The growing number of cases of influenza…
Be serious about climate change act: Malaysia’s experts
PETALING JAYA, Jan 9, 2020, FMT. A climate change expert has urged the government to…
India asks refiners to stop buying Malaysian palm oil after political row: Sources
NEW DELHI, Jan 8, 2020, Reuters. India has informally asked palm oil refiners and traders…
