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Rozanna Latiff

Rozanna Latiff

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Malaysia denies Goldman Sachs' allegations in 1MDB arbitration suit

The Malaysian government on Thursday denied allegations by Goldman Sachs that it had breached a settlement deal over the U.S. bank's role in the multi-

Malaysia denies Goldman Sachs' allegations in 1MDB arbitration suit
Asia|Technology

Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023

Facebook-owner Meta and China's TikTok restricted a record number of social media posts and accounts in Malaysia in the first six months of

Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023
Business|Economy|Finance

Exclusive-GIP eyeing up to 49% stake in Malaysian port operator, could value MMC Port at $6 billion - sources

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is in talks to buy up to a 49% stake in MMC Port Holdings, in a deal potentially valuing

Exclusive-GIP eyeing up to 49% stake in Malaysian port operator, could value MMC Port at $6 billion - sources
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|US

US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge

Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive,

US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge
Asia|World

Malaysia evicts 500 sea nomads in crackdown on migrants, activists say

More than 500 people from sea-faring communities around the coast of Malaysia's Sabah state have been evicted from their homes this week as part of a

Asia|Crime|News|World

Malaysian activist for sea-faring community questioned under sedition law

A Malaysian activist who has campaigned for the rights of a sea-faring minority group was questioned by police under sedition laws on Thursday, a move that

Asia|Business

China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links

China said it was willing to study a plan to connect Malaysia's $10-billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to other China-backed railway

China eyes plan to connect Southeast Asian rail links
Business|Finance|Technology

Malaysia's ADE sees boom in aircraft repairs amid new plane shortages

The global aircraft repair industry will see more growth in the next six years as airlines keep flying their jets longer because of a shortage of new planes,

Malaysia's ADE sees boom in aircraft repairs amid new plane shortages
Asia|News

Oil tanker that fled collision site is detained in Malaysia

A tanker that fled the scene of a fiery Friday collision off Singapore entered the area of Malaysia's Bertam floating oil terminal on Monday

Oil tanker that fled collision site is detained in Malaysia
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Malaysia central bank upbeat as economy grows at fastest pace in six quarters

Malaysia's economy expanded at its fastest rate in 18 months in the second quarter helped by stronger household spending, exports and

Asia|Crime

Malaysian police to summon Islamic firm as more evidence of child sex abuse emerges

Malaysian police said on Friday they will summon the top management of an Islamic business group, after children rescued from charity homes allegedly run by the firm suffered

Malaysian police to summon Islamic firm as more evidence of child sex abuse emerges
Asia|Business

Alleged child abuse case puts banned Malaysian sect back in spotlight

On its website, Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) describes itself as a Malaysian conglomerate with a

Alleged child abuse case puts banned Malaysian sect back in spotlight
Asia|Business|Technology

ByteDance's TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs in shift towards AI content moderation

Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on

Environment

Malaysia's eviction of sea nomads casts light on precarious lives

Patches of palm thatch entwined with a few forlorn stilts sticking out of the emerald waters in a Malaysian marine

Malaysia's eviction of sea nomads casts light on precarious lives
Asia|World

Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of the late founder of modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, said on Tuesday he is now a political refugee, in the latest twist in a high-

Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Asia|World

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal

Jailed former Malaysia Prime

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
Asia|Crime|Political

Malaysia denies new laws on house arrest are geared towards jailed ex-PM Najib

Malaysia's proposal to introduce laws allowing house arrest for some offences seeks to reduce recidivism rates and prison overcrowding, and

Malaysia denies new laws on house arrest are geared towards jailed ex-PM Najib
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib, former treasury official

A Malaysian court on Wednesday allowed corruption charges linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal filed against jailed former Prime

Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib, former treasury official
Asia|Environment|World

Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

Malaysia and Thailand are facing a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding this week, authorities said on Monday, even

Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

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