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TopicMalaysia

Topic: Malaysia

World’s demand for gloves sees Malaysia mint new billionaires 

Malaysia produces about 65% of the world’s supply for rubber gloves, and counts at least four billionaires whose fortunes were made in the industry.

How coronavirus gave cover for a subtle power grab in Malaysia

The Covid lockdown in Malaysia has allowed PM Muhyiddin Yassin's govt to avoid votes in parliament that would have otherwise exposed his razor-thin majority.

Rohingyas, migrant workers face the brunt of Malaysia’s xenophobia during Covid

Malaysia's economy is dependent on millions of undocumented migrants, but that hasn't stopped demands that foreigners go back to where they came from.

Southeast Asian economies are reopening but infection risk among migrants still a threat

Thailand and Malaysia are trying to avoid what happened in Singapore, where infections spiked among low-wage foreign workers living in cramped housing.

How a 16,000-strong religious gathering led Malaysia to lockdown

More than half of Malaysia’s 673 confirmed coronavirus cases, the most in Southeast Asia, were linked to the gathering at a mosque between 27 Feb-1 March.

India bans entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines & Malaysia

The latest travel advisory said no flight shall take off from these countries to India after 1500 hours IST Tuesday until 31 March.

Why four important Islamic nations are angry with India

A short summary of Episode 408 of #CutTheClutter where Shekhar Gupta elaborates on India's relationship with Turkey, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Not all Muslim nations love Modi. This is why Iran, Malaysia, Turkey don’t

In many parts of the Muslim world, Modi now appears to be the most intensely disliked Indian prime minister ever. And there is a pattern to it.

How a $7 billion dispute helped topple Mahathir’s ‘New Malaysia’

Mahathir's proposals to reduce living costs, a key part of 'New Malaysia' that had propelled the bloc’s win, was met with growing discontent in his coalition party.

Fresh out of power, Malaysia’s 94-year-old Mahathir plots a comeback

Former PM Mahathir is planning an urgent confidence vote, as he has the backing of 114 lawmakers - enough for a majority in Malaysia’s 222-member parliament.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

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.