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Malaysia

So near yet so far: Sabah grapples with water woes ahead of election

Kunak community leader Chong Pak Kong said said blue plastic tanks have become essential to overcome low water pressure.
Kunak community leader Chong Pak Kong said said blue plastic tanks have become essential to overcome low water pressure.

Malaysia enters mediation with Julius Baer Group on $145.6m 1MDB lawsuit

1MDB collapsed in 2016, spawning multiple lawsuits against banks across Asia, Europe and the US.
1MDB collapsed in 2016, spawning multiple lawsuits against banks across Asia, Europe and the US.

300 Indonesians return home as Malaysia steps up deportation

A group of repatriated Indonesians waiting for the next leg of their journey after arriving at Batam Centre International Ferry Port from Johor Bahru in August.
A group of repatriated Indonesians waiting for the next leg of their journey after arriving at Batam Centre International Ferry Port from Johor Bahru in August.

Letter From Kuala Lumpur

‘Gardening keeps me on my toes’: KL’s urban farmers grow vegetables to keep fit, share skills

Urban farming has sprouted across Malaysia since the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how quickly supply disruptions and income loss can strain urban families,
Urban farming has sprouted across Malaysia since the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how quickly supply disruptions and income loss can strain urban families,

Rohingya deaths off Malaysia’s Langkawi raise fears of renewed perilous journeys across Andaman Sea

Rescuers carrying survivors from a vessel of refugees believed to be from Myanmar, which overturned in rough seas, in Langkawi on Nov 11.
Rescuers carrying survivors from a vessel of refugees believed to be from Myanmar, which overturned in rough seas, in Langkawi on Nov 11.

Coetzee aiming high with big team on Coronation Cup day

Penang orders removal of panda drawn by Chinese tourist on Chew Jetty mural

The Chinese artist, who goes by Shen Shishi online, posing with the owner of the building where she painted a panda.
The Chinese artist, who goes by Shen Shishi online, posing with the owner of the building where she painted a panda.

Vehicles entering Genting Highlands set to be charged toll to defray road maintenance costs

Vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands will be charged a toll fee, said Genting in a news release first reported by Malaysian news agency Bernama.
Vehicles entering Jalan Genting Highlands will be charged a toll fee, said Genting in a news release first reported by Malaysian news agency Bernama.

Influencer Iris Hsieh’s death: Malaysian rapper Namewee freed pending post-mortem report

The rapper will be freed on police bail for two weeks, until Nov 26.
The rapper will be freed on police bail for two weeks, until Nov 26.

Malaysian government to conduct in-depth study next year on abolishing death penalty

Malaysia's Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department M. Kulasegaran told Parliament the study is planned to run for four months.
Malaysia's Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department M. Kulasegaran told Parliament the study is planned to run for four months.

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