Man Arrested in Kuala Lumpur After Posing as Security Guard and Forcing Woman Into Indecent Act

Malaysian police have arrested a man accused of posing as a security guard to rob a young couple in a Kuala Lumpur car park before forcing a woman to perform what authorities described as an indecent act. The case has sparked public concern

Namewee Returns With Lunar New Year Release as Legal Scrutiny Continues

Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee has returned to public attention with the release of a new Lunar New Year single, marking his first major musical project since being acquitted of a drug use charge. The release comes at a sensitive moment, as authorities

Malaysia Grapples With Unease Over US Trade Deal and Its Impact on the Poultry Plate

Malaysia’s latest trade agreement with the United States is proving hard to swallow for many consumers and food professionals, as concerns grow over the quality, taste and standards of imported American poultry. While officials argue the pact brings economic benefits and improved market

Anwar Signals Plan to Cap Prime Ministerial Terms as Malaysia Reform Drive Gains Momentum

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled his intention to introduce limits on how long any individual can serve as prime minister, a move widely seen as part of a broader effort to reinvigorate reform momentum and reconnect with core supporters of his

Chinese Muslim Businesses Look to Malaysia as Gateway to Global Halal Markets

Smoke from charcoal grills and the scent of cumin and chilli fill the air at a bustling shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, where crowds gather to sample dishes rarely seen outside China’s Muslim regions. Hand pulled noodles, lamb skewers and slow cooked beef

Raids on Men Only Spas in Malaysia Spark Fears of Increased Targeting of LGBTQ Groups

A series of police raids on men-only saunas and spas across Malaysia has heightened concerns among rights groups about what they see as a growing crackdown on LGBTQ communities. Activists say the operations, combined with the public exposure of those arrested, are increasing

Malaysia Turns Toward Africa as a Strategic Partner for New Supply Chains and Expanding Markets

Malaysia is stepping up its engagement with Africa as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim embarks on visits to Ethiopia, South Africa and Kenya, framing the continent as a growing “strategic collaborator” for new trade routes, diversified supply chains and rising consumer markets. The outreach