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Topic: Malaysia

McDonald’s Malaysia seeks $1 million in damages against Israel boycott movement

Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd, the licensee of McDonald's Malaysia, is suing BDS Malaysia over social media posts linking the franchise to Israel's actions in Gaza.

Man charged after alleged bomb threat forces Malaysia Airlines plane to return to Sydney

Flight MH122 left Sydney Monday for Malaysia and returned to Sydney about 3 hours later after the passenger 'allegedly became disruptive' during the flight, Australian police said.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for ‘illegally’ confiscating rainbow-coloured watches

In May, the authorities confiscated watches from Swatch's 'Pride collection' because of the presence of the letters 'LGBTQ' on the watches, Malaysian home minister said.

Malaysia to sue Meta for failing to remove ‘undesirable’ content on Facebook

The action against Facebook comes days ahead of regional polls in 6 states that are expected to pit PM Ibrahim’s multi-ethnic coalition against a conservative Malay Muslim alliance.

Malaysia says British WW2 cannon shells found on detained Chinese carrier ship

The discovery comes amid reports this month that scavengers have targeted two British WW2 wrecks off the coast of Malaysia which were sunk by Japanese torpedoes in 1941.

Malaysia floods force tens of thousands to evacuate

At least two people have died as floods hit five states this week, and authorities have set up hundreds of relief shelters as the number of people displaced grows.

Landslide kills 12 at campsite in Malaysia, over 20 missing

More than 90 people were caught in the landslide and 59 have been found safe. The calamity struck early Friday morning from a height of roughly 30 metres above the campsite.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to open first overseas marketing office in Malaysia for LCA Tejas

HAL is tapping new business opportunities for Light Combat Aircraft Tejas as well as servicing of Su-30 aircraft and Hawk trainer aircraft for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

After India’s wheat restriction, Malaysia bans poultry exports in latest food protection move

Malaysia will halt exports of 3.6 million chickens a month from 1 June, which is likely to hit countries like Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Japan and Hong Kong.

Worst-ever labour shortage triggers supply crunch for the world’ most consumed edible oil

Malaysia's output for palm oil production may slide below 18 million tonnes in 2021, a drop of at least 6% from last year and the lowest annual volume since 2016.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.