Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia (AMAM) President Dr Steven Chow warned that prohibitory practices that ban vaping may in fact backfire on Malaysia’s efforts to become a smoke-free nation.

Source: https://www.therakyatpost.com/living/2023/10/07/geg-law-a-death-sentence-for-bumiputera-businesses/

AirAsia X, Malaysia’s low-cost airline, plans to launch flights from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty from spring-summer navigation and Thai AirAsia – from Bangkok to Almaty.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/01/kazakhstan-to-increase-international-flights-in-2023/

A small aircraft lost control and crashed Thursday on a highway in Malaysia’s central Selangor state, killing all eight people on board and two on the ground, authorities said.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/airplane-crash-malaysia-highway-8-dead-on-board-8897174/

Australia did not specify the number of shipments that will be impacted by Malaysia’s decision.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/415174/malaysia-blocks-live-cattle-imports-from-australia-after-skin-disease-scare

Awang Tengah said in shaping the country, Malaysia’s inclusive efforts involving every race and region, must be continued to ensure that every citizen can continue to enjoy peace and prosperity.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/08/13/independence-is-freedom-for-people-to-shape-country-towards-better-future-says-awang-tengah/

Fellow governing partner BN, Malaysia’s long-ruling political coalition, represented by UMNO, has long been committed to a friendship policy toward China, and sees China as an economic partner instead of a strategic threat.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/what-does-china-expect-from-malaysia-relations-under-anwar%ef%bc%9f/

Hong Kong’s TVB and Malaysia’s Astro scored 15 wins, while Warner Bros. Discovery claimed 13, and iQIYI and ABS-CBN picked up ten.

Source: https://worldscreen.com/asian-academy-creative-awards-crown-national-winners/

KUCHING: Despite clocking-in stronger than expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth last year, analysts retain their cautiously optimistic view on Malaysia’s 2023 growth, considering external headwinds and tightening monetary policy in many economies.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/02/13/external-headwinds-to-weigh-on-malaysias-2023/

Malaysia’s central bank, Bank Negara, has robust Islamic finance regulations for Islamic institutions through its Islamic Financial Services Act (2013).

Source: https://www.emirates247.com/business/economy-finance/investment-monitor-dubai-is-the-most-important-global-center-for-islamic-finance-2023-05-21-1.711790

“Malaysia’s next step should be ending its use of the punishment entirely and commuting the sentences of the 1300 prisoners sitting on death row,” she said.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/the-death-penalty-is-not-the-answer-australian-ties-behind-malaysia-s-shift-20230418-p5d1f6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Quote: "Despite deep and growing public fury, there is now no countervailing political force in the country to stand against Malaysia’s increasing slide toward endemic corruption."

Source: https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/ahmad-zahid-hamidi-freeing-end-reformasi

Section 337 of Malaysia’s Penal Code criminalizes LGBT people, transgender expression, and sexual activity between women and between men.

Source: https://qz.com/malaysia-swatch-lgbtq-watches-confiscated-1850468573

She said that Malaysia’s rice self sufficiency levels will be met when its supply is able to meet the population’s consumption levels.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/10/09/as-malaysians-fuss-over-its-local-rice-price-agroecological-researchers-say-a-bigger-crisis-is-brewing/

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor wipes his tears next to his sister Malaysia’s Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah after the election for the next Malaysian king at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2023.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1851785/malaysia-names-sultan-ibrahim-iskandar-as-next-king

The person also pointed out that despite the increase, Malaysia’s healthcare funding was still below 5 per cent of GDP that has been recommended to sustainably meet the country’s requirements.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/02/26/doctors-groups-want-clarity-on-new-moh-funds-for-1500-medical-officers/

The U.S. is Malaysia’s third-largest trade partner.

Source: https://time.com/6332266/malaysia-palestine-us-sanctions-hamas/

“This embodies the democratic spirit of Malaysia’s Constitution.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/12/18/dap-swak-members-lodge-police-report-over-bersatu-youth-chiefs-alleged-incendiary-statements/

Unsurprisingly, Tan’s work springs from a passion for history, and Malaysia’s sometimes painful past.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/23/books-need-time-tan-twan-engs-new-novel-opens-door-on-history

While a change of government is not foreordained, the inroads that the opposition is expected to make will increase the risks and undermine Anwar’s political fortunes further, casting a shadow over the future of Malaysia’s democracy.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/in-malaysia-religious-controversies-threaten-anwar-ibrahims-government/

You’ll get to jam to the latest tunes at the Silent Groove Jam, party with two of Malaysia’s hottest DJs, meet your favourite influencers, and sweat it out at the first-ever silent pound fit classes.

Source: https://www.therakyatpost.com/living/2023/05/27/fun-events-in-the-klang-valley-this-weekend-from-27-to-28-may/