Malaysia orders TikTok to address ‘defamatory’ content about king

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 by Farhan

Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of ‘grossly offensive’ content. Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026 Malaysia’s internet watchdog has ordered TikTok to take action against “offensive and defamatory” content about the country’s monarchy. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said on Thursday that it had instructed the video-sharing platform to take “immediate … Read more

Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Farhan

Malaysia handed back 6m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says

US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives of everyday Malaysians. Malaysia has been handed back $156m in assets linked to the 1MDB scandal after an investigation by the United States, the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur has said. US ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan said the … Read more

Google announces $2bn investment in Malaysia, as gov’t hails 26,500 jobs

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 by Farhan

Google announces bn investment in Malaysia, as gov’t hails 26,500 jobs

Tech giant says investment in Southeast Asian country will ‘pave the way for delivering the transformative power of AI’. Google has announced that it will invest $2bn in Malaysia to establish its first data centre and “cloud region” in the Southeast Asian country. “This investment is not just about infrastructure; it’s about unlocking new possibilities … Read more

Malaysia helicopter crash kills 10 navy crew members in Lumut collision

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Farhan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members aboard, the navy said in a statement. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m. local time, the navy said. “All victims were confirmed dead at the … Read more

Malaysia store attacked over ‘Allah’ socks

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 by Farhan

The KK Super Mart chain apologised after photos of the socks on sale caused widespread anger among Muslims. A convenience store chain in Malaysia that triggered outrage for selling socks with the word “Allah” has been hit with a Molotov cocktail, police said. The attack on Saturday came days after the KK Super Mart chain’s … Read more

Malaysia says it recovered $5m of stolen 1MDB assets over last 13 months

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 by Farhan

Malaysia says it recovered m of stolen 1MDB assets over last 13 months

The Southeast Asian nation is trying to recover billions of dollars investigators say were stolen from the state fund. Malaysia has announced the recovery of property and other assets from 1MDB, the state fund at the centre of a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal across multiple countries and jurisdictions. The latest recoveries, which took place from 2023 … Read more

Malaysia Bans Israeli-Based ZIM From Anchoring in Its Waters

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by Farhan

Malaysia said it will block Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from anchoring at any of the Southeast Asian nation’s ports, a largely symbolic move that signals rising frustration over the war in Gaza. The country is also banning ships bearing Israeli flags, and will prevent vessels destined for Israel from loading cargo at its ports, … Read more

Murder in Malaysia: World Exclusive Interview with Sirul Azhar Umar | Crime

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Farhan

A 101 East world exclusive with a man convicted of Malaysia’s most shocking murder. In 2006, Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu, was abducted, shot and blown up with military-grade explosives in Malaysia. Two policemen were convicted, but no motive was ever established. It’s long been suspected the case was linked to now-jailed former Prime Minister Najib … Read more