Category: Malaysia
Rohingya activists in Malaysia fear genocide against minorities in Burma after military coup
Myanmar Ethnic Rohingya Human Rights Organisation Malaysia (MEHROM) president Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani has today called on world leaders to lead efforts to establish real [...] » More
Malaysia urged to explain deportation of Burma detainees despite court order
Several lawmakers and rights groups on Wednesday called on Malaysia’s government to explain its deportation of more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals, despite a [...] » More
Malaysia told to end Burma deportations after court ruling
The United Nations and the United States have joined human rights groups criticising Malaysia after the government defied a court order not to return a group of more than [...] » More
Malaysia Airlines to introduce Digital Travel Health Pass
Malaysia Airlines Bhd will be introducing a Digital Travel Health Pass as part of its commitment to provide safe travels to its passengers. The health pass will enable a [...] » More
US, rights groups criticise Malaysia for deportations to Burma
The United States on Wednesday led criticism of Malaysia for deporing more than 1,000 Myanmar nationals back to their military-ruled nation in defiance of a court order. The [...] » More
EU, US Concerned Over Malaysia’s Deportation of Burma Nationals
The European Union on Thursday joined the United States in expressing concern over Malaysia’s mass deportation this week of Myanmar nationals after a military coup in [...] » More
Rosmah’s money laundering, tax evasion trial to begin in November
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s trial on money laundering and tax evasion involving RM7,097,750 will begin after the High Court has heard her defence on the corruption case [...] » More
UN experts: Toddlers as young as three among over 1,000 Burma nationals deported by Malaysia
A group of United Nations (UN) experts have called out Malaysia for deporting over 1,000 Myanmar nationals which also included minors and toddlers including a three-year-old [...] » More
For first time since January 4, Malaysia records just under 2,000 new Covid-19 cases today
Malaysia has recorded 1,924 new Covid-19 cases today, the first time that the number has fallen below 2,000 since January 4. In a statement, Health director-General Tan Sri [...] » More
Malaysia Airlines says fully prepared to transport Covid-19 vaccine
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) said it is fully prepared and ready to handle the transportation of Covid-19 vaccines. MAB Academy head of training Captain Rohaisan Mohd [...] » More
Malaysia under fire after controversial Burma deportation
Malaysia’s government faced mounting criticism from opposition MPs and rights groups Wednesday over its decision to deport over 1,000 Myanmar nationals in defiance of a [...] » More
Minister: Police permission no longer needed for parents travelling inter-district, inter-state to send kids to school
Parents who travel across districts and states to send their children to school no longer need police permission to do so, said Senior minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail [...] » More
Malaysia launches coronavirus vaccination, PM gets first shot
Malaysia on Wednesday launched its Covid-19 inoculation programme, which authorities hope will rein in a spike in infections and help revive an economy that recorded its [...] » More
Malaysian wins challenge against Islamic law banning gay sex
A Malaysian man Thursday (February 25) won the country’s first legal challenge against Islamic laws banning gay sex, a victory hailed as “monumental [...] » More
Malaysia to receive Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday
Malaysia is set to receive China’s Sinovac vaccine for Covid-19 on Saturday, the second brand of vaccine within a span of one week, after welcoming the Pfiser-BioNTech [...] » More
