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☆ Faisal Halim: Acid attack leaves Malaysia soccer star in ‘critical but stable condition,’ officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Heather Chen | Andrew Mcnicol | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A star player for Malaysia’s soccer team is in “critical but stable condition” after an acid attack that left him with fourth-degree burns, officials said late Tuesday. Malaysian soccer officials said Faisal Halim’s movement and speech had been affected and he would require more surgery. Halim, who plays as an attacker for Selangor Football Club as well as Malaysia’s national team, was taken to a nearby private hospital in the capital, while still conscious. He had suffered severe burns to his face, neck, shoulders, hands and chest, officials add. Specialist doctors on Tuesday concluded that Halim had suffered fourth-degree burns, not second-degree burns as previously thought, said officials from the Football Association of Selangor.

Persons: Faisal Halim’s, Halim, “ Faisal, Mokhtar, “, ” Mokhtar, –, Akhyar Rashid, Anwar Ibrahim, Anwar, ” Halim Organizations: CNN, Malaysian, Selangor Football Club, Football Association of Selangor, Motive, Football Association of Malaysia, Malaysia’s, AFC Asian, Qatar —, South, Kyrgyzstan, Selangor, Malaysia, Liga Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian, Malaysia, Halim, Qatar, South Korea

☆ Malaysia Open to Extending China-Led Rail Project to Thai Border
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( March | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's government has said it would consider extending a $10 billion China-led rail project to its border with Thailand to boost economic ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, the 665-kilometre (413-mile), 50.27 billion ringgit ($10.63 billion) railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026. Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Wednesday the government was open to proposals to extend the track to the border with Thailand, for further integration into existing railway networks or future infrastructure developments. Thailand also has plans to invest in a massive land bridge project in the country's south to boost growth and global trade. The bridge would bypass the congested Strait of Malacca, a narrow sea lane between Malaysia and Indonesia.

Persons: Anthony Loke, Loke, Danial Azhar, Panu, Kanupriya Kapoor Organizations: Reuters, Initiative, Malaysia's, Malaysia's Senate, Malaysian, China Communications Construction Co Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Malacca, Indonesia, Bangkok

☆ Malaysian authorities say they plan to start searching for the missing MH370 plane again, 10 years after it disappeared
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewMalaysian authorities announced on Sunday that they are planning to start searching for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 again, the Malaysian broadcaster Bernama TV reported. Loke said in Bernama TV's broadcast that the Malaysian government plans to spare no expense when it comes to finding the missing plane. As I have mentioned several times, as far as Malaysia's government is concerned, we are committed to that search," Loke said. Oliver Plunket, the CEO of Ocean Infinity, told the local newspaper New Straits Times that it had already submitted its proposal to the Malaysian government. Ocean Infinity did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

Persons: —, MH370, Anthony Loke, Loke, Oliver Plunket, Plunkett Organizations: Service, Malaysian Airlines, Bernama, Transport, Malaysian, Business, New Straits Times Locations: Malaysian, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Austin, Beijing

☆ Malaysia Brings Home 121 Suspected Victims of Job Scams Trapped in Myanmar Conflict
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A total of 121 people, mostly Malaysians suspected of being victims of job scams, were evacuated from Myanmar on Friday after being stranded by fighting between the military and rebel groups in the country's north, Malaysia's foreign ministry said. The mission came amid continuous fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of armed ethnic groups launched an offensive in late October. The groups have seized control of several towns and military outposts near the country's border with China, disrupting trade. Malaysia's deputy foreign minister Mohamad Alamin said the rescued group were among 128 people stranded in Laukkaing, a town in Myanmar's northern Shan state, state news agency Bernama reported on Friday. Hundreds of Malaysians have been rescued from cybercrime and job scam networks across Southeast Asia in recent years.

Persons: Mohamad Alamin, Bernama, Malaysia's, Mohamad, Rozanna Latiff, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Reuters Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Myanmar, Indonesian, Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, China, Laukkaing, Shan, Southeast Asia

☆ Malaysia, Google announce strategic collaboration on skills opportunities - state news agency
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

An illuminated Google logo is seen inside an office building in Zurich, Switzerland December 5, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The Malaysian government and Google (GOOGL.O) announced a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for Malaysians and home-grown companies, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday. The collaboration, aimed at accelerating innovation domestically, is expected to help businesses of all sizes advance their digital competitiveness through skilling programmes, investment, responsible innovation on artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud-first policies, Bernama said, citing Google and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Reporting by Rozanna LatiffOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Arnd, Bernama, Anwar Ibrahim, Rozanna Organizations: REUTERS, Malaysian, Google, Thomson Locations: Zurich, Switzerland, KUALA LUMPUR

☆ Malaysian lawmaker found guilty of corruption by high court - Bernama
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A Malaysian lawmaker from a youth-based party that pulled out of the ruling coalition over graft concerns has been found guilty of corruption by the Kuala Lumpur High Court, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday. He was found guilty on four charges of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering. The former youth and sports minister, had been charged over abetting a former official of the Bersatu party in misappropriating 1 million ringgit ($213,675.21) in funds for the party's youth wing. Syed Saddiq was formerly the head of Bersatu's youth wing but left the party to form his own party, MUDA, in 2020. ($1 = 4.6800 ringgit)Reporting by Danial Azhar; Editing by Kanupriya KapoorOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Bernama, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Anwar Ibrahim's, Bersatu, Syed Saddiq, Danial Azhar, Kanupriya Kapoor Organizations: Malaysian, Court, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance, Thomson Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Kuala Lumpur, misappropriating, MUDA

☆ Malaysian Lawmaker Found Guilty of Corruption by High Court - Bernama
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Malaysian lawmaker from a youth-based party that pulled out of the ruling coalition over graft concerns has been found guilty of corruption by the Kuala Lumpur High Court, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday. He was found guilty on four charges of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering. The former youth and sports minister, had been charged over abetting a former official of the Bersatu party in misappropriating 1 million ringgit ($213,675.21) in funds for the party's youth wing. The offence was alleged to have taken place in March 2020 when Bersatu was in power. Syed Saddiq was formerly the head of Bersatu's youth wing but left the party to form his own party, MUDA, in 2020.

Persons: Bernama, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Anwar Ibrahim's, Bersatu, Syed Saddiq, Danial Azhar, Kanupriya Kapoor Organizations: Reuters, Malaysian, Court, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Kuala Lumpur, misappropriating, MUDA

☆ Malaysia sultans to meet at 0200 GMT to pick next monarch - state media
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Malaysia has a unique system in which the heads of its nine royal families take turns to be monarch for a five-year term. The Southeast Asian country is a parliamentary democracy, with the monarch serving as head of state. Unlike other traditional Malaysian rulers, Sultan Ibrahim has been outspoken about politics and has said he has a good relationship with current prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. King Al-Sultan played an unusually active role in Malaysian politics, picking the country's last three prime ministers. King Al-Sultan used those powers during a period of political instability triggered by the defeat of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which had governed Malaysia uninterrupted since independence until 2018.

Persons: Bernama, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Sultan Abdullah, Jan, Sultan Ibrahim, Anwar Ibrahim, King Al, Sultan, Kanupriya Kapoor Organizations: United Malays National Organisation, Thomson Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Johor, Al

☆ ASEAN nations to prioritise members' rice needs - Malaysia state media
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian countries have agreed to prioritise helping each other overcome rice supply shortages and other food-related problems, Malaysia state news agency Bernama reported, citing the agricultural minister. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reached the agreement at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said on Friday, according to the agency. "ASEAN collaboration means if we face rice issues, ASEAN member countries will give priority to ASEAN nations first," he said. Malaysia, which imports about 38% of its rice needs, is among several countries affected by top exporters like India restricting shipments. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned of legal action against anyone found hoarding rice, to prevent consumers from stockpiling local grains.

Persons: Bernama, Mohamad Sabu, Mohamad, Anwar Ibrahim, Danial Azhar, William Mallard Organizations: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, Food Security, Monday, Thomson Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Agriculture, ASEAN, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, India

Najib is serving a 12-year prison sentence for graft linked to the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB and faces more bribery charges. Ahmad Zahid had pleaded not guilty to all charges, and UMNO said he was a victim of political persecution. Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, a lawyer for Ahmad Zahid, said his team will ask the court for a full acquittal. The UMNO was voted out for power for the first time in Malaysia's history in 2018 due to widespread anger over corruption allegations against Najib and Ahmad Zahid. Despite the corruption charges, Anwar appointed Ahmad Zahid to the second-highest office in the country.

Persons: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Anwar Ibrahim's, Anwar, Ahmad Zahid's, Najib Razak, Najib, Ahmad Zahid, General's Chambers, Bernama, Zahid, Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, Rozanna Latiff, Kanupriya Kapoor Organizations: Malaysian, Ahmad Zahid's United Malays National Organisation, UMNO, Court, Thomson Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR

☆ Malaysia court throws out abuse of power charges against former PM Muhyiddin
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Malaysian opposition leader and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during an interview at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 27, 2023. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File PhotoKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A Malaysian court on Tuesday threw out charges of abuse of power against opposition leader and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, describing them as "vague, flawed and unfounded", state news agency Bernama reported. Muhyiddin, who led Malaysia for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, was charged in March with four counts of abuse of power. A Kuala Lumpur high court ruled those charges failed to specify details of the offences allegedly committed, Bernama reported. His lawyer, Hisyam Teh, said he was confident that the other charges would not hold ground based on Tuesday's court decision.

Persons: Muhyiddin Yassin, Hasnoor Hussain, Bernama, Muhyiddin, Muhammad Jamil Hussin, Hisyam Teh, Anwar Ibrahim, Anwar, Martin Petty Organizations: REUTERS, Malaysian, Nasional, Thomson Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR

☆ Malaysia charges opposition leader with sedition over remarks on royalty
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Reuters) - Malaysia on Tuesday charged opposition leader Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor with sedition for allegedly insulting the country's revered sultans, state media Bernama reported. Negative remarks about its royalty can be prosecuted under a colonial-era Sedition Act, which has been used against people who criticise the sultans on social media. However, sedition charges against Malaysian politicians have been rare in recent years. Muhammad Sanusi's remarks, according to other media reports, questioned decisions taken by the royalty regarding the formation of government in the federal and state level. If found guilty, he faces up to three years in prison and a maximum penalty of 5,000 ringgit ($1,102.54).

Persons: Muhammad Sanusi Md, Muhammad Sanusi, Anwar Ibrahim's, Muhammad Sanusi's, Martin Petty Organizations: PAS, Malaysian, Thomson Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Kedah, Thailand

☆ Jocelyn Chia: Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, sparks backlash diplomatic backlash
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —A comedian in New York who joked about the safety of Malaysian planes in an apparent reference to the disappearance of flight MH370 has sparked a heated backlash in Malaysia and Singapore. Controversy over the joke by lawyer-turned comedian Jocelyn Chia at Manhattan’s Comedy Cellar erupted soon after a short clip of her stand-up performance was posted online earlier this week. Chia’s bit had centered on the uneasy past between Singapore and Malaysia, which were once part of the same country. An air safety expert did not exclude it could be a part of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. “(Chia) does not in any way reflect our views,” he added.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN —, MH370, Jocelyn Chia, Andre de la, Yannick Pitonyaninick Piton, –, Muhamad Akmal Saleh, ”, Chia, Gopala Menon, Menon, “, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chia “, Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Malaysian, Malaysia Airlines, ” Police, Getty, United Malays National Organization, Singapore’s, Bernama, CNN, Facebook Locations: Hong Kong, New York, Malaysia, Singapore, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, La, AFP

☆ Malaysia investigating possible looting of World War II British shipwrecks
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Police, the Malaysian Marine Department and the National Heritage Department would investigate to see if the shells are from World War II, according to the report. Authorities are investigating whether shells found on the ship are from World War II, Malaysian state media said. Murky lawSalvaging of sunken World War II wrecks around the Pacific is not a new problem. In 2017, Dutch, British and US authorities reported that naval vessels sunk in the World War II Battle of the Java Sea had been salvaged without permission. Steel from World War II shipwrecks can have special value because it is was produced before the first nuclear explosions on Earth.

☆ Malaysia to review $3.9 bln settlement deal with Goldman Sachs - PM Anwar
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Reuters) - The Malaysian government is re-evaluating a $3.9 billion settlement deal reached between the previous administration and U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS.N) over the 1MDB financial scandal, state news agency Bernama reported on Monday. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday a government taskforce looking into 1MDB issues was scrutinising the 2020 deal with Goldman, adding that it was a matter of recovering public funds, Bernama reported. "I agree (with a review) because from the start, I felt the settlement agreement was done hastily which led to many questions being raised," Anwar was quoted as saying by Bernama. Goldman had helped 1MDB raise $6.5 billion in two bond offerings, earning itself $600 million in fees, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Since taking office last November, Anwar has sought to review previous governments' decisions on 1MDB in a bid to recoup money embezzled from the fund.

☆ A Bangladeshi boy was playing when he got locked in a shipping container. He woke up in Malaysia nearly a week later.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Bangladeshi boy was locked in a shipping container for days, the Malaysian National News Agency said. A viral video on Reddit showed a disoriented and confused Fahim emerging from the container. The Times of India reported that Fahim was playing hide and seek, hid in the container, and got locked inside. On Reddit, a viral video showed the child being discovered in the container, disoriented and confused after days without food or water. The video showed authorities taking him away on a stretcher.

☆ Two dead, 51 missing after landslide hits campsite in Malaysia
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Two people died and 51 others were feared buried after a landslide hit a campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia’s fire department said. A fire department official in central Selangor said 79 people were believed to have been at the campsite in Batang Kali, around 31 miles north of Kuala Lumpur, when the incident occurred. Three people were injured while rescuers were searching for the estimated 51 missing people, the official said. The scene of a landslide at a campsite in Malaysia. According to its website, there are three camping sites with facilities at the farm popular with locals and that people can bring their own tents and equipment or rent them from the farm.

☆ Malaysia PM Anwar says cabinet line-up to be announced on Friday -report
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Malaysian new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim waves at the photographer as he arrives at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 24, 2022. Fazry Ismail/Pool via REUTERSKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Malaysia's newly-appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will announce his cabinet line-up on Friday, state news agency Bernama reported. Anwar was sworn in as premier by Malaysia's king last week, after an election that saw no coalition winning a simple majority. He had earlier indicated he would appoint two deputy prime ministers from those key blocs, and that he would have a smaller cabinet than previous administrations. Investors have cheered his appointment, hoping Anwar would bring stability after political uncertainty that saw three prime ministers in as many years.

☆ Malaysia's king will make a decision about PM appointment soon - state media
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

KUALA LUMPUR Nov 22 (Reuters) - Malaysia's king will make a decision about appointing a new prime minister soon, state media Bernama reported on Tuesday, citing the palace. The palace also asked the public to accept any decision King Al-Sultan Abdullahmakes about forming the new government, according to Bernama. Reporting by A. Ananthalakshmi; Editing by Kanupriya KapoorOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

[1/5] The supporters of The National Front coalition, Barisan Nasional, shout slogans outside a nomination centre on nomination day in Bera, Pahang, Malaysia November 5, 2022. REUTERS/Lai Seng SinKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Malaysian political leaders began their election campaigning on Saturday for what is set to be a close race, with incumbent Prime Minister Ismail Sabri facing off with veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin. The election comes as the Malaysian economy is expected to ease due to a global slowdown, impeding a recovery from a pandemic-induced slump. Inflation is also rising, with the Malaysian central bank increasing interest rates this week for the fourth straight time. The leaders are not working together in this election.

☆ Former Malaysia deputy prime minister acquitted of graft charges - media
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Former Malaysian deputy prime minister and current president of the ruling party UMNO Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court complex for the court's decision on whether he will have to enter his defence or be acquitted of corruption and money laundering charges in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor HussainRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A Malaysian high court acquitted a former deputy prime minister of 40 bribery charges, saying the prosecution had failed to provide enough evidence, state news agency Bernama reported on Friday. The UMNO party came back to power in 2020 after an alliance led by Mahathir Mohamad that won the 2018 election collapsed from infighting. Zahid has been urging Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also from the UMNO party, to call for early elections ahead of a September, 2023 deadline. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by A. Ananthalakshmi; Editing by Kanupriya KapoorOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Țara care folosește drone pentru detectarea persoanelor cu febră, suspecte de COVID-19
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Poliția din Malaezia utilizează drone pentru a detecta persoanele cu temperaturi ridicate în spațiile publice, ca parte a măsurilor de prevenire COVID-19, potrivit The Guardian şi libertatea.ro, care citează presa locală. Școlile și centrele comerciale sunt închise, deși o mare parte din sectorul manufacturier a continuat să funcționeze cu o forță de muncă redusă. Poliția malaeziană a avertizat că va folosi drone pentru a impune restricții de călătorie, ofițerii din anumite zone declarând, de asemenea, că vor efectua vizite-surpriză la domiciliu pentru a se asigura că oamenii respectă regulile. Ei nu pot monitoriza fiecare locație simultan, inclusiv detectarea persoanelor simptomatice în locuri publice ”, a declarat Rohaimi Md Isa, șeful poliției din statul Terengganu, pentru agenția malaeziană de știri Bernama. De asemenea, China a folosit drone anul trecut ca parte a eforturilor de prevenire a virusului.

Persons: Abdullah, Isa Locations: Malaezia, Terengganu, China

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