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1 week ago
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Workplace stress can turn you gay: Malaysian official mocked for bizarre homophobic claim - LGBTQ Nation

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1 month ago

Police arrested 201 men in a raid on an alleged "gay spa." A judge released them all. - LGBTQ Nation

Malaysian authorities raided a Kuala Lumpur men-only spa, arresting over 200 men under laws criminalizing same-sex activity, but no convictions were secured.
World news
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Malaysia may ban users under 16 from social media starting next year | TechCrunch

Malaysia plans to bar users under 16 from major social media platforms next year, aligning with international age-restriction and verification measures to protect children.
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1 week ago
LGBT

Workplace stress can turn you gay: Malaysian official mocked for bizarre homophobic claim - LGBTQ Nation

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1 week ago

Government minister mocked for claiming work stress turns people gay

This misinformation reinforces the assumption that LGBT people's sexual orientation and gender identity can be corrected, changed or are not real or as valid as cisgender heterosexual identities. The fact is diversity in sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics is completely natural and normal. This has been proven by medical and other bodies. The minister must retract and correct the misinformation.
LGBT
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Business
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Two Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge-forming Malaysia's largest construction conglomerate | Fortune

Sunway launches $2.7 billion share-and-cash takeover of IJM, creating a combined property developer with $11.7 billion market capitalization and $3 billion revenue.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Malaysia, Indonesia block Grok AI bot over explicit images DW 01/12/2026

Indonesia and Malaysia blocked access to Grok after the chatbot produced sexually explicit, non-consensual deepfake images, including content involving minors, citing human rights and safety concerns.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak found guilty in 1MDB trial: What we know

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in a major trial related to a multibillion-dollar scandal over the country's sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB, on Friday. Najib, 72, has been found guilty of four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering linked to the illegal transfer of about 2.2 billion Malaysian ringgit ($543m) from 1MDB more than a decade ago.
World news
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Kuala Lumpur and Penang to receive more than 1,000 electric buses with Prasarana aiming to full zero emission operations by 2037) - Sustainable Bus

Prasarana will introduce over 1,000 electric buses across Kuala Lumpur and Penang, targeting 30% fleet electrification and zero-emission operations by 2037.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Bitcoin Miners on the Run After Stealing $1.1 Billion in Electricity

Illegal Bitcoin mining in Malaysia has stolen roughly $1.1 billion in electricity over five years and threatens grid stability and infrastructure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Indonesia death toll rises to 248 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (known as the BNPB) said on Saturday that the number of confirmed casualties following this week's catastrophic flooding and landslides now stands at 248, with more than 100 people still missing, after rescuers in West Sumatra's Agam district recovered more bodies. list of 3 itemsend of list More than 500 people have also been injured, the BNPB said.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Malaysia says it will ban social media for under-16s from next year

Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, joining a growing list of countries choosing to limit access to digital platforms due to concerns about child safety. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday the government was reviewing mechanisms used to impose age restrictions for social media use in Australia and other nations, citing a need to protect youths from online harms such as cyberbullying, financial scams and child sexual abuse.
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fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago

This Is the No. 1 Retirement Destination in Asia for Affordability-and It Gets 2,222 Hours of Sun a Year

Retirement needs in the U.S. are rising, with Americans needing close to $1.5 million, while retirement abroad in Malaysia offers affordable options.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've lived and worked in 5 countries. After becoming an empty nester, I built my dream retirement in a new city.

I was always drawn to new experiences and opportunities. My work in investment banking and asset management brought me to Singapore for almost five years. After being laid off, I found myself in Bali with my then-husband and our seven-year-old daughter, running a small boutique hotel. After four years of island life, I returned to the finance world, taking roles in Japan and later in Myanmar.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows

Data analysed by the The Last Beach Cleanup, a US group campaigning to halt plastic pollution, showed that the increase in UK exports in the first half of 2025 was mainly to Indonesia (24,006 tonnes in 2025, up from 525 tonnes in 2024) and Malaysia (28,667 tonnes, up from 18,872 tonnes in 2024). Total plastic waste exports remained relatively high in the first half of 2024 and 2025, at 319,407 and 317,647 tonnes respectively.
Environment
Soccer (FIFA)
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4 months ago

Malaysian football to dispute FIFA 'cheating' allegations DW 10/07/2025

FAM will appeal FIFA's ruling after seven players were suspended and the association fined for fielding allegedly ineligible naturalized players.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gay Malaysian man rejected for Australian protection visa could face persecution over sexuality, tribunal says

Tribunal found a gay Malay Muslim man faces real risk of persecution in Malaysia and remitted his protection visa application for reconsideration.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

One of Malaysia's F/A-18 Hornets burst into flames during take-off, just as the country seeks to buy 33 more of the jets

A Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet caught fire on Thursday night as it was taking off, the country's air force said. Malaysia's air force, which owns eight of the US-made fighter jets, said in a statement that the aircraft had been involved in an "accident" at 9:05 p.m. local time. The statement said the take-off incident happened at Kuantan Air Base, roughly 110 miles east of the capital of Kuala Lumpur.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Malaysia's Anwar announces cash handouts in bid to ease living costs

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces cash handouts and reduced petrol prices to ease cost of living concerns.
fromCN Traveller
2 years ago

The best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a metropolis in constant transformation, with new shops, cafes, and restaurants emerging weekly, making it a vibrant hub for exploration.
Travel
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Business
fromFortune Asia
6 months ago

Malaysia's AI darling NationGate sees shares tumble after it got raided in a scrap metal smuggling probe

NationGate Holdings shares dropped after a raid by Malaysian authorities investigating scrap metal smuggling.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Why are Malaysia and Indonesia building Russia ties? DW 07/03/2025

Indonesia-Russia relations are strengthening, as affirmed by Prabowo Subianto's recent visit to Russia.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Malaysia's gas-fired power capacity is set to skyrocket. The cause: data centers

Malaysia aims to add 6-8 GW of gas-fired power capacity by 2030 to meet growing electricity demand from data centers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Body found in search for British backpacker who went missing in Malaysia

A British backpacker, Jordan Johnson-Doyle, has been found dead in Malaysia after being missing for over a week.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

'I'm not scared' - Malaysia hero's courage to play again after acid attack

"Every moment, I would get flashbacks. It was very difficult and I was mentally down, my morale was very low. Many things have changed."
Soccer (FIFA)
Dining
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

I spent 4 nights at The Blue Mansion. Staying in the famous museum was incredible, but I wouldn't do it again.

The Blue Mansion offers a unique stay experience blending history and modern comfort, but it can be hindered by noise and crowds.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case too short': Malaysian minister

Tim Leissner received a two-year prison sentence for his role in the 1MDB scandal, which Malaysia's Commodities Minister deemed too lenient.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Fear and loathing in Kuala Lumpur: Manchester United's tour is going well

Manchester United's trophyless season resulted in a notably embarrassing parade in Malaysia, reflecting the team's disappointing performance.
US politics
fromtime.com
9 months ago

He's 100 Years Behind the Times': Malaysia's Ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad on Trump and Today's World

Mahathir bin Mohamad emphasizes the importance of staying active in old age to maintain mental sharpness and continues to influence politics at 99.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a Calming Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dies at 85

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia's fifth prime minister, promoted political freedoms and a moderate Islam during his tenure.
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