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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Topic: Malaysia

Malaysia imposes restrictions in most states till 6 December as Covid cases rise

The country has been struggling to contain a resurgence of coronavirus infections that emerged in late September after elections in a Malaysian state.

Malaysian monarchy is back in political centre stage to fill a power vacuum

The lack of a clear mandate for the current prime minister gives the king more weight, including when he talks on policy matters like the right coronavirus response.

Ex-Malaysian PM Mohamad says Muslims have right to ‘kill French’, slams ‘primitive’ Macron

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad posted a series of comments on Twitter, saying France had massacred Muslims in the past, and Muslims had a right to be angry.

Key Malaysia party threatens to leave ruling bloc unless it gets better terms

The United Malays National Organisation's statement adds another twist to Malaysia’s political drama, which has seen many factions jockey for power after ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad resigned.

Malaysia Airlines may shut down if restructuring talks fail, says carrier’s CEO

The company has cut salaries for management and pilots, offered unpaid leave to employees, has sought payment deferrals and contract renegotiations since March.

Early hotspots see resurgence in Brazil, Australian elderly homes under fire & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Anwar Ibrahim’s rise shows ‘New Malaysia’ is more about power than policy

If Anwar becomes Malaysia's new PM, he will inherit an economy that suffered its worst performance in the second quarter since the financial crisis in the 1990s.

How unemployment remains low in parts of Asia despite economic woes

In countries like Singapore and Malaysia, the state is an integral component of wage-setting and often the arbiter over who gets hired and fired in companies.

How Malaysia’s economy shows even doing the right things after Covid didn’t help

Despite moving early to launch several measures, Malaysia has seen the steepest collapse of major East Asian economies, with a GDP fall of 17.1% from last year.

Malaysia jails & fines Indian restaurateur who broke home quarantine, triggering Covid cluster

The Indian man who owns a restaurant in Malaysia's Kedah has been sentenced to five months of jail and a fine of 12,000 ringgit (over Rs 2.1 lakh).

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.