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Malaysia

Police hunting suspect seen attacking, molesting woman in viral clip in Malaysia’s Setia Alam

The man was seen attacking the woman in a viral clip circulated online.
The man was seen attacking the woman in a viral clip circulated online.

Malaysian-American contestant apologises for wrongly pronouncing roti canai on MasterChef

Malaysian-American MasterChef contestant Jaime Tan pronounced roti canai with a hard “k” sound rather than the traditional “ch”.
Malaysian-American MasterChef contestant Jaime Tan pronounced roti canai with a hard “k” sound rather than the traditional “ch”.

Japan and Malaysia agree on deeper maritime defence cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (right) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) hold a joint press announcement following their bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan on June 10, 2026.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (right) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) hold a joint press announcement following their bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan on June 10, 2026.

New credit reporting service may give S’pore consumers easier access to Malaysian financial products

Ms Dawn Lai, chief executive of Experian Information Services Malaysia and Mr William Lim, executive director of Credit Bureau Singapore signed the agreement to develop the credit reporting service between Singapore and Malaysia on June 9.
Ms Dawn Lai, chief executive of Experian Information Services Malaysia and Mr William Lim, executive director of Credit Bureau Singapore signed the agreement to develop the credit reporting service between Singapore and Malaysia on June 9.

Malaysian court orders Rosmah to pay $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller

The company sued Rosmah on March 29, 2023, claiming she falsely alleged that the jewellery sent to her on consignment were seized by police.
The company sued Rosmah on March 29, 2023, claiming she falsely alleged that the jewellery sent to her on consignment were seized by police.

Malaysia sees risk of missing deficit goals on subsidy pressures

Inflation in Malaysia accelerated to 1.9 per cent in April, the fastest pace since October 2024.
Inflation in Malaysia accelerated to 1.9 per cent in April, the fastest pace since October 2024.

News analysis

PAS and Bersatu are now divorced, but who gets custody of Malaysia’s opposition pact PN?

Perikatan Nasional allies, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin (left) and PAS president Hadi Awang, in happier times.
Perikatan Nasional allies, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin (left) and PAS president Hadi Awang, in happier times.

Gallerist Valentine Willie, pioneer at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, dies at 71

Valentine Willie at the gallery he opened at Tanjong Pagar Distripark in 2008.
Valentine Willie at the gallery he opened at Tanjong Pagar Distripark in 2008.

Johor polls: Plans to ease border crossing process for voters returning from Singapore

The Malaysian Home Minister was asked if special arrangements, including possible fast-lane facilities at border checkpoints, would be introduced to help Johoreans working in Singapore return to vote.
The Malaysian Home Minister was asked if special arrangements, including possible fast-lane facilities at border checkpoints, would be introduced to help Johoreans working in Singapore return to vote.

KL airport foils passenger’s attempt to smuggle six live gibbons out of Malaysia

Malaysian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle six gibbons at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on June 8.
Malaysian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle six gibbons at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on June 8.

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