Beijing Not Advancing Claims In South China Sea With Covid-19 As Cover: FM Wang Yi
BEIJINGChina is not making use of Covid-19 to expand its presence in the South China Sea, said its foreign minister, Mr Wang Yi, on Sunday (May 24). Rebutting c
Malaysian PM In Self-quarantine After Exposure To Covid-19
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday began his self-quarantine at home for 14 days after an officer at a post-Cabinet meeting he had chaired test
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin In Quarantine After Officer Tests Positive For Coronavirus
KUALA LUMPURMalaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will self-quarantine at home for 14 days starting Friday (May 22), after an officer at a post-Cabinet meet
Crucial Hari Raya Holiday Shopping Season In South-east Asia Slumps Amid Coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG)In the nights leading up to the biggest Muslim festival of the year, the roads of Kuala Lumpur are quiet. Gone are the teeming crowds of
Malaysia's Mahathir, 94, Keeps Fit With Treadmill In Lockdown, Shares Lessons Learned From Coronavirus Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP)Malaysia's previous premier Mahathir Mohamad, who is 94 and was the world's oldest leader until he quit earlier this year, has passed the coun
A Different Hari Raya: How Muslims In The Region Are Preparing For The Festivities This Year
Malaysians find ways to mark a different Hari Raya PHOTO: COURTESY OF AHMAD AFIF ZAINOL Malaysian Muslims are preparing to celebrate a novel Hari Raya Aidilfit
All Entering Malaysia From June 1 Must Pay For Mandatory Quarantine
PUTRAJAYA • All those who plan to enter Malaysia will have to bear the cost of mandatory quarantine and sign a letter agreeing to pay before they can make the
Malaysians Find Ways To Mark A Different Hari Raya
Malaysian Muslims are preparing to celebrate a novel Hari Raya Aidilfitri against the backdrop of a pandemic that is unprecedented in its scale and impact throu
Coronavirus: On-the-spot Fines For Malaysians Attempting Inter-state Travel Ahead Of Aidilfitri Celebrations
KUALA LUMPURThousands of Malaysians have clogged up the country's roads as they try to return to their hometowns ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations
Malaysia Confirms More Coronavirus Cases At Migrant Detention Centre
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS)Malaysia reported 35 new coronavirus cases at an immigration detention centre on Thursday (May 21), after authorities rounded up undocumen
Lives Not Lost: Asia Sees Unexpected Gains In Coronavirus Lockdowns
PATHUM THANI, THAILAND (AFP)Emergency workers usually busy attending to accidents on Thailand's roads mill around ambulances parked at a service stationfewer cr
Malaysia Drops Money-laundering Charges Against Najib's Stepson
KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysian prosecutors yesterday dropped money-laundering charges against Riza Aziza Hollywood producer and the stepson of previous prime minist
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin Yassin In Firing Line Over Lack Of Clarity On His Majority In Parliament
KUALA LUMPURMalaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's already slim grip on power is showing signs of slipping after an MP from his Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malay
US Reaches Settlement To Recover Over $70 Million Involving Malaysia's 1MDB
The United States has reached a settlement to recover more than US$49 million (S$70 million) involving Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, the Department of J
57 Business Chambers In Malaysia Say 'critical' To Resume Operations Amid Reopening Debate
KUALA LUMPURA total of 57 chambers of commerce and industry associations in Malaysia said it was "critical for businesses to resume operations nationwide&q
Coronavirus: 8 Malaysian States To Keep Controls Despite Easing By Central Govt
PETALING JAYA • Eight of the 13 states in Malaysia have decided to retain some controls to halt the spread of the coronavirus in their territories, even thoug
Some Indians Worry About Health, Wages Here; Face Hunger, Arrests In Malaysia
In the crowded room of his dormitory in Singapore, metal scrap worker Rethnam's nightmares are about infection. "I panic every time someone coughs or even
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Russia's new cases jump to nearly 10k MOSCOW • Russia reported 9,623 new cases of coronavirus yesterday, its highest daily rise, bringing the total to 124,054
Coronavirus: More Than 210,000 People Signed Petition To Maintain Malaysia's Movement Curbs
KUALA LUMPURMore than 210,000 people have signed a petition by late Saturday afternoon (May 2) urging the Malaysian government to continue with its movement res
Malaysia's Johor State Reports Three New Coronavirus Cases Imported From Singapore
JOHOR BARUThe Johor state government said on Friday (May 1) it's detected three new Covid-19 cases involving Malaysians who returned from Singapore. Johor Healt