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Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85

A hospital in Kuala Lumpur says former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has died aged 85

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs

Malaysia said it had decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the costs involved

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Malaysia Says No To Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games Over Cost

Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024

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Malaysian party’s purge of senior leaders fortifies chief’s grip

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi strengthened his hold over one of the nation’s ruling parties after purging or sidelining senior leaders on Friday, but analysts say the move will do little to bolster his bloc’s popularity.

Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2023

Malaysian ex-premier facing investigation

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency will summon former premier Muhyiddin Yassin and two of his former cabinet ministers for questioning about alleged misappropriation of 600 billion ringgit (US$136 billion) in public funds for tackling the pandemic.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

Malaysia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

Malaysia plans to learn from the cannabis policy of neighbouring Thailand in its effort to legalise use of the drug for medical purposes, a health ministry official said on Wednesday, in a country where possession can bring the death penalty now.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

Malaysia eyes Thai weed policy

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is looking forward to a visit from his Malaysian counterpart who he says has expressed an interest in studying the Thai model for legalising cannabis for medical use.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

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Malaysia may join New Zealand in effort to ban some tobacco sales

Malaysia is considering a ban on smoking and the sale of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to people born after 2007, joining New Zealand lawmakers in a once-unheard of move against one of the most common causes of death worldwide.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2022

Malaysia to lift more COVID curbs, eases mask mandate

Malaysia will ease more COVID-19 curbs from the start of next month, including lifting restrictions on those who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus and scrapping the need to wear masks outdoors, its health minister said.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2022

Malaysia’s border reopening likely in second quarter

Malaysia may fully reopen its international borders early in the second quarter, according to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2022

Malaysia’s Covid cases may hit 15,000 a day as Omicron spreads

Malaysia’s new coronavirus infections may hit 15,000 a day soon from the spread of the highly-contagious Omicron variant, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said as he urged citizens to take their booster shots.

Bangkok Post · Feb 6, 2022

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