‘We feel like tourists’: Malaysians throng Kuala Lumpur city centre on first day of Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24, 2020, Malay Mail. It is a norm for foreigners to ‘swarm’…
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 PM to address nation tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2020, NST. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will address the…
[Analytics] Southeast Asia’s coronavirus ‘fake news’ arrests are quieting critics
14-year-old in Kampot, Cambodia, was detained and forced by police to publicly apologize after expressing…
Rohingya targeted in Malaysia as Covid-19 stokes xenophobia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2020, Reuters. Eleyas, a Rohingya Muslim, fled to Malaysia six years…
Malaysia’s PM ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days, after post-Cabinet meeting attendee tests positive for Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22, 2020, Malay Mail. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been…
Tighten border control to prevent illegals from sneaking in: PM Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA, May 22, 2020, Bernama. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants the national maritime border control…
Everyone entering Malaysia from June 1 must agree to pay for mandatory Covid-19 quarantine before trip
PUTRAJAYA, May 21, 2020, The Star/Asia News Network. All those entering Malaysia will have to…
Malaysian man sentenced to death in Singapore via Zoom call
SINGAPORE, May 20, 2020, Reuters. A man has been sentenced to death in Singapore via…
[Analytics] The coronavirus is reshaping work life
Work-from-home (WFH) has been one of the major topics discussed since the early days of…
[Analytics] Mahathir vs Muhyiddin in a fight to the finish
Malaysia’s first meeting of Parliament this year ended as quickly as it began on May…
Barbers are still not allowed in Malaysia after 2 month without a source of income: Official
PUTRAJAYA, May 19, 2020, Malay Mail. There is no decision as of yet to allow…
Officials mull action on parents who take kids to public places in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, May 18, 2020, Bernama. Parents and guardians who insist on taking their young children…