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Singapore arrests two Malaysians following $316,000 gold scam involving fake officials

Singapore arrests two Malaysians following $316,000 gold scam involving fake officials

Singapore police have arrested two Malaysian men suspected of being involved in separate government official impersonation scams after a woman reported being tricked into purchasing gold worth over S$412,000 (US$316,000).
Customer sparks outrage for throwing coffee at Malaysian ZUS Coffee employee

Customer sparks outrage for throwing coffee at Malaysian ZUS Coffee employee

Malaysia anti-corruption agency arrests another suspect in Pahang Musang King durian orchards probe

Malaysia anti-corruption agency arrests another suspect in Pahang Musang King durian orchards probe

Billionaire Lim family's Genting launches $1.6B deal to take Malaysia unit private

Billionaire Lim family's Genting launches $1.6B deal to take Malaysia unit private

Genting, founded by the billionaire Lim family, plans to make a conditional cash offer worth RM6.74 billion (US$1.6 billion) for all remaining shares in Genting Malaysia as it seeks to consolidate control of its casino and hospitality business.
October 13, 2025 | 10:03 pm PT
Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures

Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures

Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said.
October 13, 2025 | 06:20 pm PT
Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia has generated RM6.37 billion (US$1.51 billion) over the last seven years from its durian exports to China, which include pulp, paste and frozen and fresh whole fruits.
October 7, 2025 | 03:24 pm PT
5 arrested in Malaysia’s Pahang over illegal Musang King durian orchards

5 arrested in Malaysia’s Pahang over illegal Musang King durian orchards

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five men, including several durian farmers, for allegedly operating illegal Musang King plantations on state and forest reserve land in Pahang and engaging in money laundering activities.
October 2, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Malaysia eyes commercialization of digital assets

Malaysia eyes commercialization of digital assets

Malaysia aims to commercialize digital assets, which will be crucial to helping raise the digital economy’s share of GDP to 30% by 2030.
September 29, 2025 | 08:19 pm PT
$8.5M in road tax unpaid by Malaysia luxury car owners sparks outrage, calls for stricter enforcement

$8.5M in road tax unpaid by Malaysia luxury car owners sparks outrage, calls for stricter enforcement

Some owners of luxury cars like Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis in Malaysia were found to have avoided paying nearly RM35.7 million (US$8.5 million) in road taxes, fueling public anger and calls for stronger penalties.
September 27, 2025 | 09:30 pm PT
Malaysian billionaire king’s son eyes sale of $2.7B Singapore land plot

Malaysian billionaire king’s son eyes sale of $2.7B Singapore land plot

The eldest son of Malaysia’s billionaire king is looking to sell a coveted Singapore land parcel worth at least S$3.5 billion (US$2.7 billion) in one of the city-state’s most expensive residential areas.
September 27, 2025 | 02:32 pm PT
Malaysia to reduce subsidized RON95 fuel price to $0.47 per liter to ease cost of living

Malaysia to reduce subsidized RON95 fuel price to $0.47 per liter to ease cost of living

Malaysia will lower the price of the popular RON95 fuel to RM1.99 (US$0.47) per liter, effective Sept. 30, as it moves to adjust fuel subsidies and provide cost-of-living relief.
September 22, 2025 | 06:51 pm PT
Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway Group to buy Hongkong Land’s Singapore property arm for $578M

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway Group to buy Hongkong Land’s Singapore property arm for $578M

Hongkong Land has agreed to sell its Singapore and Malaysia property arm, MCL Land, for S$739 million (US$577.98 million) to Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group, controlled by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah.
September 18, 2025 | 07:41 pm PT
Illegal license plate flippers widely available on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia for $35–80

Illegal license plate flippers widely available on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia for $35–80

License plate flipping devices are being readily sold online in Malaysia for RM150–350 (US$35–80), giving motorists and criminals a tool to dodge the law.
September 16, 2025 | 07:44 pm PT
Rejection of Malaysian ethnic Chinese student with near-perfect score sparks debate on university admission system

Rejection of Malaysian ethnic Chinese student with near-perfect score sparks debate on university admission system

Edward Wong, an ethnic Chinese student from Penang, achieved near-perfect grades in Malaysia’s national pre-university examination but was rejected from six accounting programs, only being offered a management course instead.
September 16, 2025 | 07:43 pm PT
From humble beginnings to close ties with Malaysia’s Johor royals: 5 things to know about Singapore billionaire Peter Lim

From humble beginnings to close ties with Malaysia’s Johor royals: 5 things to know about Singapore billionaire Peter Lim

Peter Lim, whose firms are set to build a RM18 billion (US$4.3 billion) mixed-use development and a royal family residence in Malaysia’s Johor, rose from modest roots to become a billionaire nicknamed Singapore’s “remisier king.”
September 2, 2025 | 02:59 pm PT
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