Where Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants Have Died in Custody
Malaysia launched a “year of enforcement” in response to a surge in undocumented migrants, many of them from Myanmar. Some faced nightmarish fates.
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Malaysia to Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media, Echoing Australia
The announcement on Sunday, which was light on details, came weeks before a similar action takes effect in Australia.
Drawing Religion Minister’s Ire, Music Video is Pulled by Universal in Malaysia
The minister criticized the girl band Dolla for wearing revealing outfits in a clip for their hit “Question.” He also threatened criminal action.
Malaysian rapper Namewee arrested over alleged murder of Taiwanese influencer
Namewee detained after Hsieh Yu-hsin found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel room on 22 October A well-known Malaysian rapper and film-maker, Namewee, has been arrested in relation to the alleged murder of a Taiwanese woman in Kuala Lumpur. Hsieh Yu-hsin, 31, a former nurse turned internet celebrity who posted under the name Nurse Goddess, … Read more
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independence Malaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty. Investment, trade and industry minister … Read more
A Furniture Town Reels From Trump’s Tariffs (and Braces for More)
Malaysia’s “Furniture City,” the town of Muar, was already losing ground. Then President Trump put kitchen cabinets in his sights.