Vietnam rejects China’s ‘historical evidence’ argument in the South China Sea
HANOI, Jul 17, 2020, The Hanoi Times. Vietnam emphasizes that all countries have a common…
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.
Malaysia’s political coalition Pakatan Harapan decries removal of former Parliament speaker
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 14, 2020, Malay Mail. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretariat denounced yesterday’s removal…
Bamboo will not replace oil palm as Malaysia’s main commodity: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 14, 2020, Bernama. The Plantation Industries and Commodity Ministry does not intend…
South China Sea dispute: China’s pursuit of resources ‘unlawful’, says US
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 14, 2020, BBC. China’s pursuit of offshore resources in parts of the…
Green lane for long-term pass holders, essential and official travellers between Malaysia and Singapore to be set up from Aug 10
SINGAPORE, Jul 14, 2020, ST. Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to start implementing reciprocal green…
Malaysia’s top court hears contempt bid against news portal Malaysiakini
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 13, 2020, AP. Malaysia’s top court on Monday heard a rare contempt…
Singapore, Malaysia optimistic to conclude RTS talks by July 31
SINGAPORE, Jul 13, 2020, The Malaysian Insight. is optimistic that discussions on outstanding matters related…
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin wins vote to oust Speaker, proves majority in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 13, 2020, ST. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin finally ended months of…
Work on Johor Baru-Singapore rail link project to begin in November: Official
GELANG PATAH, Jul 12, 2020, The Star/ANN. Work on the Johor Baru-Singapore Transit Link System…
Thai massage loses its charm behind masks, social distancing
BANGKOK, Jul 12, 2020, Bloomberg. Walk into a massage parlour and a familiar clasped-hands “wai”…
[Analytics] Disinformation and xenophobia target Malaysia’s Rohingya
The Rohingya in Malaysia have become the target of increasing xenophobia and hate speech. Disinformation…
Malaysia’s leader to face crucial political test in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 11, 2020, Bloomberg. Malaysia’s government will face its biggest test of support…