Malaysian official urges collective efforts in plastic waste fight

Malaysian official urges collective efforts in plastic waste fight

A Malaysian official has underlined the importance of collective efforts, particularly by the public, in promoting the use of reusable bags and reducing single-use plastics in the fight against plastic waste.
Malaysian gov"t encourages people to use electric vehicles

Malaysian gov"t encourages people to use electric vehicles

The Malaysian government is committed to increasing the acceptance level of Malaysians to shift to electric-based vehicles including electric motorcycles, the country’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said on December 8.
Malaysian, Thai economies suffer as currencies slide

Malaysian, Thai economies suffer as currencies slide

Currencies of Southeast Asian countries are trading near their lows for the year against the surging USD, with the MYR of Malaysia and THB of Thailand leading the decline, as governments and businesses in the region worry about the economic impact of the depreciation., according to Nikkei Asia.
Malaysia considers opening border to boost tourism

Malaysia considers opening border to boost tourism

The Malaysian government is considering opening its border to help boost the tourism sector, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri.
Malaysia rolls out the welcome mat

Malaysia rolls out the welcome mat

Viet Nam is among the tourism markets that Malaysia is targeting in a major promotion campaign launched last week in Kuala Lumpur.
Chelsea fail to spark in Malaysia

Chelsea fail to spark in Malaysia

English giants Chelsea failed to shine under new boss Andre Villas-Boas Thursday in a friendly against Malaysia that was marred by racial abuse towards their Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun.