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Malaysia’s Running out of COVID-19 Beds; Indian Variant Comes to Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s Running out of COVID-19 Beds; Indian Variant Comes to Southeast Asia 2021-05-03

Thailand records 31 virus-related deaths, a record, as doctors warn of rising fatalities.

Malaysia’s Top Glove: Working with US to Get Ban Lifted
Malaysia’s Top Glove: Working with US to Get Ban Lifted 2021-05-05

On Tuesday, the U.S. customs agency seized $518,000 shipment of the company’s nitrile disposable gloves.

Malaysian Teen Threatened for Revealing Her Teacher Joked About Rape
Malaysian Teen Threatened for Revealing Her Teacher Joked About Rape 2021-05-06

She’s afraid to attend school since her video about incident went viral, she tells online forum.

Malaysia to Resume Ship-Building Project despite Stalled Corruption Probe
Malaysia to Resume Ship-Building Project despite Stalled Corruption Probe 2021-05-07

Move aims to preserve ethnic Malay-owned businesses and protect a military pension fund, defense minister says.

Malaysia: Philippine Tip Leads to Capture of 8 Abu Sayyaf Suspects
Malaysia: Philippine Tip Leads to Capture of 8 Abu Sayyaf Suspects 2021-05-10

The group fled from Sulu and planned to establish a terror cell in Malaysia, authorities say.

Malaysia Sues JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Coutts, over 1MDB Losses
Malaysia Sues JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Coutts, over 1MDB Losses 2021-05-10

State fund and its former unit seek U.S. $23 billion from financial institutions and individuals, finance ministry says.

Malaysia Announces COVID-19 Lockdown
Malaysia Announces COVID-19 Lockdown 2021-05-10

The month-long movement control order is necessary to curb a national crisis, prime minister says.

School Threatens to Expel Malaysian Teen Who Reported Rape Joke
School Threatens to Expel Malaysian Teen Who Reported Rape Joke 2021-05-11

Education ministry officials have yet to contact her about incident, she says.

5 IS-linked Filipino Militants Killed in Sabah Shootout, Malaysian Police Say
5 IS-linked Filipino Militants Killed in Sabah Shootout, Malaysian Police Say 2021-05-18

Eight other Abu Sayyaf suspects were arrested May 10.

2 Malaysian States Plan to Buy COVID-19 Vaccines amid Record Infections
2 Malaysian States Plan to Buy COVID-19 Vaccines amid Record Infections 2021-05-19

Selangor, Sarawak officials want to speed up inoculations with purchases separate from the federal government.

Malaysia Fails to Tie $27M Seized From Najib-Linked Residence to 1MDB
Malaysia Fails to Tie $27M Seized From Najib-Linked Residence to 1MDB 2021-05-20

In May 2018, officials investigating corruption in the state fund found cash and items valued at up to $265 million.

At Least 200 Injured in Kuala Lumpur Train Collision
At Least 200 Injured in Kuala Lumpur Train Collision 2021-05-24

Metro train with commuters crashes head-on with one without passengers on the wrong track, Malaysian officials say.

Medical Study in Malaysia Links Coronavirus in Dogs, Cats to Humans
Medical Study in Malaysia Links Coronavirus in Dogs, Cats to Humans 2021-05-24

A medical expert says people should not be concerned, noting no sign of human-to-human transmission.

Malaysia Announces Nationwide Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Break Record Again
Malaysia Announces Nationwide Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Break Record Again 2021-05-28

The prime minister has come under pressure to reconvene parliament, impose shutdown to deal with pandemic.

Malaysia Will Lodge Diplomatic Protest with China over Maritime Airspace ‘Intrusion’
Malaysia Will Lodge Diplomatic Protest with China over Maritime Airspace ‘Intrusion’ 2021-06-01

Sixteen Chinese air forces planes flew to within 60 nautical miles of Luconia Shoals near Sarawak.

Malaysia: Mass Arrests of Undocumented Migrants to Ensure they get COVID-19 Jabs
Malaysia: Mass Arrests of Undocumented Migrants to Ensure they get COVID-19 Jabs 2021-06-03

In February, government had promised it wouldn’t arrest those without papers when mass inoculation began.

Malaysia’s King Begins Meetings with Top Politicians on COVID-19 Crisis
Malaysia’s King Begins Meetings with Top Politicians on COVID-19 Crisis 2021-06-09

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim pleads to monarch to not prolong national emergency beyond Aug. 1.

Malaysia’s Anti-Rohingya Refugee Poster Angers Rights Groups
Malaysia’s Anti-Rohingya Refugee Poster Angers Rights Groups 2021-06-11

Separately, Home Minister criticizes U.N. refugee agency, implies it issues too many refugee ID documents.

Malaysian Jho Low Charged for Lobbying US to Return Chinese Dissident
Malaysian Jho Low Charged for Lobbying US to Return Chinese Dissident 2021-06-11

Fugitive financier and American rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel also tried to get administration to drop 1MDB corruption probe.

Malaysian Court Rejects ex-PM Najib’s Request to Stay Bankruptcy Order
Malaysian Court Rejects ex-PM Najib’s Request to Stay Bankruptcy Order 2021-06-14

Another court to hear his plea Wednesday against ruling ordering him to pay U.S. $413 million in taxes.

Malaysia’s King, Rulers: Reconvene Parliament Soon, End Emergency in August
Malaysia’s King, Rulers: Reconvene Parliament Soon, End Emergency in August 2021-06-16

It is vital that lawmakers discuss recovery plan, monarch says after meeting with other royals.

Japan Shifts Toward Clean Energy in Southeast Asia as China Stokes up Coal
Japan Shifts Toward Clean Energy in Southeast Asia as China Stokes up Coal 2021-06-24

Japan and China are the two largest energy investors in Southeast Asia, which has become heavily reliant on coal.

Chinese Solar Power Firm to Invest $10B in Malaysian Production
Chinese Solar Power Firm to Invest $10B in Malaysian Production 2021-06-25

Financing comes amid U.S. ban on some Chinese solar power companies over alleged use of Uyghurs as forced labor.

Malaysia's King Again Urges Reopening of Parliament
Malaysia's King Again Urges Reopening of Parliament 2021-06-29

Multiple requests by monarch "unprecedented," analyst says.

US Drops Malaysia to Lowest Tier in Human Trafficking Report
US Drops Malaysia to Lowest Tier in Human Trafficking Report 2021-07-01

Thailand is demoted to Tier 2 Watch List while Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines saw no change.

Malaysian Prime Minister Announces Plan for Parliament to Reconvene
Malaysian Prime Minister Announces Plan for Parliament to Reconvene 2021-07-05

The schedule must be approved by the king who called for lawmakers to resume meetings.

UMNO Pulls Support for Malaysian PM, Demands his Resignation
UMNO Pulls Support for Malaysian PM, Demands his Resignation 2021-07-07

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s promotion earlier in day of two ministers from alliance’s largest party fails to mollify UMNO.

Malaysian PM’s Party: UMNO's Withdrawal has ‘No Effect’ on Government
Malaysian PM’s Party: UMNO's Withdrawal has ‘No Effect’ on Government 2021-07-08

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin still in power until parliamentary vote proves otherwise, country’s top lawyer says.

US Think-Tank: China Coast Guard Harasses Malaysian Oil, Gas Operation off Sarawak
US Think-Tank: China Coast Guard Harasses Malaysian Oil, Gas Operation off Sarawak 2021-07-08

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s state-owned petroleum firm signs multi-billion-dollar gas deal with China.

Malaysia to Stop Using Sinovac Vaccine, Will Switch to Pfizer
Malaysia to Stop Using Sinovac Vaccine, Will Switch to Pfizer 2021-07-15

Country had ordered more of the U.S. vaccine, thus the shift, health minister says.

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