Singapore denies ‘coup de grace’ execution claim
SINGAPORE, Jan 23, 2020, AFP. Singapore on Wednesday denied claims by a Malaysian rights group…
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 to buy more sugar from India to help resolve palm oil spat: Report
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23, 2020, Reuters. Malaysia’s top sugar refiner said it will increase purchases…
Singapore uses fake news law against Malaysian watchdog that alleged ‘brutal execution methods’
SINGAPORE, Jan 22, 2020, SCMP. Singapore’s home affairs ministry on Wednesday said it would invoke…
No reports of Malaysian palm oil cargoes stuck in Indian ports: Trade body
NEW DELHI, Jan 22, 2020, FMT. The Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) of India said it…
SE Asian consumers excited about high speeds 5G brings
SINGAPORE, Jan 21, 2020, BT. Faster data transfer speed is what South-east Asian consumers are…
France agrees to take back 43 illegal waste containers from Malaysia
PARIS, Jan 21, 2020, Reuters. Malaysia has shipped 43 illegal plastic waste containers back to…
Malaysia’s PM calls for caution over choosing of leaders
LANGKAWI, Jan 20, 2020, Bernama. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today reminded the people to be…
[Analytics] Top risks in Asia in early 2020
I hope everyone’s 2020 is off to a reasonable start. The pace of global events…
Malaysian People’s Justice Party (PKR) insists Anwar its PM candidate
PETALING JAYA, Jan 19, 2020, Malay Mail. The PKR’s Central Leadership Council (MPP) today reiterated…
Five Indonesians abducted in Malaysian waters
NUNUKAN, Jan 18, 2020, ANTARA. Five Indonesians of a fishing boat were abducted in the…
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…