Nadirah H. Rodzi

Malaysia Correspondent

Nadirah H. Rodzi has a decade of experience in the Malaysian news industry, and has worked for various major English news publications, including The Star and New Straits Times. Nadirah has a background in crime reporting, and her areas of expertise include counter-terrorism and graft.

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Quest for Najib’s pardon and court move by Zahid raise questions about PM Anwar’s leadership

Umno’s pardon request for former Malaysian premier Najib Razak (left) was followed by another hot potato, which involved Malaysian DPM Zahid Hamidi getting his High Court trial postponed.

Outcry in Malaysia after tax move makes vaping legal for minors

Malaysian authorities taking away seized vape liquids and related products in a joint raid at an outlet in Johor Baru. The crackdown on vape sellers in Malaysia has begun, starting with those selling nicotine-laced liquids, ahead of the Jan 1 ban on vapes in the state. Police, aided by state and federal agencies, raided three outlets, two in Taman Century and one in Larkin, seizing RM380,385 worth of products. Nicotine is listed in the Poisons Act and products containing it can only be sold by pharmacists.

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak fails in bid to get 1MDB-linked conviction reviewed

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks during an interview with Reuters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia September 18, 2021. Picture taken September 18, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo

Malaysians tighten belts during Ramadan as food prices continue to rise

Zulhafiszam Zaidi, 30, and his wife Syafiqah Zahida, 31, break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 24, 2023. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin claims trial on money laundering charge

Mr Muhyiddin Yassin arrived at the Shah Alam Sessions Court where he is expected to be charged with money laundering.

Maternity leave extension should draw Malaysian mums back to workforce, but some employers wary

Malaysia’s federal lawmakers last year voted to raise paid maternity leave to 98 days from 60.

Social media abuzz over ex-PM Muhyiddin’s graft charges

Former premier Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) arrives at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya, on March 9.

Malaysia’s former premier Muhyiddin Yassin charged with corruption

Malaysia to invest $222m to upgrade Johor checkpoints

A traffic jam on the Woodlands Causeway for traffic heading toward Singapore at approximately 3.30pm on Oct 12, 2022.

Johor residents rush to relief centres as water levels rise in towns and villages

YONG PENG - Flooded homes in Yong Peng town, northwest Johor, on Saturday.

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