Elephant tramples 69-year-old man to death at Malaysian oil plantation The man was later rushed to the hospital by his son, but was pronounced dead on arrival The Independent UK · Apr 13
Labor ‘not considering’ joining US blockade of strait of Hormuz – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 12
All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security. AAP · Apr 12
Second fuel security trip to Asia for PM Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will leave on Tuesday for his second fuel security mission within a week. The Conversation · Apr 12
Vietnamese man pleads guilty to possessing protected python parts in Malaysia A Vietnamese man has pleaded guilty in a Malaysian court to possessing protected wildlife parts without a license The Independent UK · Apr 10
Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart Sunway’s $2.77 billion bid for IJM collapses after failing to secure enough shares, amid valuation disputes, political pressure, and corruption probes. Fortune · Apr 9
Never doubt the commitment of horse-girl fans: Umamusume cosplayers are having actual races at tracks around the world Real-life races have taken place in Malaysia, Thailand, Peru, and the US. PC Gamer · Apr 5
‘It broke our home’: family demands answers after death of man abandoned by US border agents Nurul Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, was left alone in a Buffalo parking lot. His death has been ruled a homicide – what now? The Guardian - US · Apr 4
Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysia’s death row after 15 years returns home Activists say Asih’s case exposes systematic exploitation of poor migrant women in drug trafficking The Independent UK · Apr 4
David Chivers obituary Other lives: Expert on primates who studied the behaviour of howler monkeys in Panama and siamang gibbons in Malaysia The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
As boomers are forced to ‘unretire,’ research shows their best shot at a real retirement is moving abroad—to hotspots like Cyprus and Ireland The U.S. once promised opportunity—and the U.K. stability—but now Malta, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Turkey outperform them in retirement rankings. Fortune · Apr 3
Eurovision to launch first ever Asian song contest this year Bangkok in Thailand will be the final’s first host city with confirmed participants including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, South Korea and Vietnam. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Best 10 Online Sports Betting Sites in Malaysia 2026 Explore the best sports betting in Malaysia sites (2026). Enjoy fast deposits, secure online betting Malaysia, competitive odds, and great bonuses on top sports markets. Latin Times · Mar 31
MyLifeXP · Mar 30 4 Hanuman Temples Outside India Every Devotee Must Visit Devotion to Lord Hanuman has never been confined to geography. Across oceans and continents, his presence lives quietly in temples built by faith, migration and memory. For many devotees living outside India- or even those travelling the world- these temples become more than places of worship. They are reminders that…
The Times of India · Mar 28 Rivalry breaks records: Malaysia made Japan and South Korea compete to build twin towers and the results shocked everyone Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers project saw an unusual dual-contractor approach, pitting Japanese and South Korean teams against each other. This unofficial race, fueled by national pride and tight deadlines, accelerated construction. Despite engineering complexities, the parallel execution and competitive spirit delivered the iconic skyscrapers, briefly holding the world's tallest title…
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Singapore denies entry to pro-Palestine Malaysian scholar City state claims scholar encouraged youth to adopt ‘her brand of radical advocacy’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27 Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began
Times Life · Mar 26 4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Trump picks ‘alpha male’ influencer for top spot as tourism envoy The administration previously nominated Nick Adams to be ambassador to Malaysia
Times Life · Mar 24 12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…
The Conversation · Mar 24 Why social media bans won’t make parenting teenagers easier Countries around the world, including France, Spain and Malaysia, are planning to follow Australia in enacting a ban on young people using social media. And now the UK is considering moving in the same direction.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 ‘Really significant’: analysts warn top fuel suppliers could cut exports to Australia Energy minister says he is not aware of any cuts to imports from Malaysia, but expert says warnings are ‘really significant’
Fortune · Mar 19 Sunway Healthcare surges in first trading day, with hospital demand set to rise in a wealthier and older Malaysia Malaysia has a rapidly aging population, with 14.5% of its population set to be 65 and older by 2040.