DARK SECRETS: 12 | Vintage Vibes

Malaysian pilot arrested for smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills after flying ‘under influence’

Customs officials say at least 14 bags of ecstasy – more than 70,000 pills – found in pilot’s suitcase

The Independent UK · Jul 31

India sweep men's, women's team titles at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

India's men's table tennis team managed to snag the Commonwealth Championships title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Malaysia, while the women’s team dominated their final with a stunning 3-0 win against the same opponent. Manush Shah's pivotal performance in the final match secured the triumph. Both teams demonstrated remarkable…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Malaysia begins screening 5,000 refugees for their planned return to Myanmar

Malaysia has started documenting and screening detained Myanmar nationals as part of a repatriation program

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Malaysia busts scam centres in Forest City

KUALA ​LUMPUR - Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online ​scam activities in Forest ‌City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets worth about 1 million ringgit ($245,000), the state police chief said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Every time F1 raced under another country's name

A Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia may sound odd, but there have been similar examples of races being held under a different country's name over the years

Motorsport · Jul 28

India's Ajaya Babu wins weightlifting silver at Commonwealth Games

Valluri Ajaya Babu secured a silver medal in the men's 79kg weightlifting event. He lifted a total of 330kg, narrowly missing the gold medal. Ajaya Babu set a new Games record of 149kg in the snatch discipline. His opponent from Malaysia edged him out in the clean and jerk section.…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Reuters) - Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the United Nations (UN) refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from their homes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Juan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1's Sepang return

Juan Pablo Montoya believes F1’s return to Malaysia will favour Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli

Motorsport · Jul 27

Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-out

In Johor, China's ZDATA told Reuters its data centre operates solely on treated wastewater, and it is finalising a renewable energy deal with state utility Tenaga Nasional to ease strain on the electricity grid. Japan's NTT said its data centre will employ a closed-circuit cooling system to limit water use.…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Fear and hate force Rohingya refugee schools to shut in Malaysia

Rohingya children in Malaysia are now afraid to attend school after receiving threats. At least nine refugee schools have shut nationwide due to safety concerns. Online hate speech and misinformation have fueled increased scrutiny of the Rohingya community. Authorities have closed some Rohingya businesses and schools operating without proper permits.…

The Economic Times · Jul 27