Page 9 - Malaysia

Former Goldman Sachs banker convicted in plot to loot 1MDB fund

Jurors heard nearly two months of evidence about tens of millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks allegedly orchestrated by Malaysian financier and fugitive socialite Low Taek Jho

AirAsia to resume flights connecting India with Malaysia, Thailand

AirAsia on Wednesday said it is resuming flights connecting India with Malaysia and Thailand from this month

US jury begins trial to consider Malaysia's 1MBD investment scandal

A jury began deliberations Tuesday at a US trial stemming from an audacious scheme involving former Goldman Sachs bankers to ransack a Malaysian state investment fund known as 1MBD.

Malaysian King, Queen test positive for Coronavirus, show mild symptoms

Malaysia reported 17,476 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Friday, bringing the national total to 4,219,395, according to the health ministry

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare offers $1.35 billion for Ramsay-Sime Darby JV

Ramsay Health Care Ltd and Malaysia-based Sime Darby Holdings have received a $1.35 bn buyout offer from IHH Healthcare Bhd for their Asia joint venture, the Australian hospital operator said

RCEP: World's largest trade deal comes into effect in Malaysia

The country is expected to see a $200 million increase in export gains, making the RCEP a vital tool in recovering from the economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it said

Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri's party wins big again in state elections

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri's Malay party has defeated its allies in the ruling party and the opposition to score a landslide victory in a second state election

Global market can't dictate Indonesia palm policy: Trade Minister

Indonesia's palm oil price should not be dictated by external market, its trade minister said, backing his decision to expand palm oil export curbs at time of surging global prices from supply crunch

Malaysia reports 27,299 new Covid infections along with 43 new fatalities

Malaysia reported 27,299 new Covid infections, in the last 24 hours, bringing the national total to 3,395,170, according to the country's health ministry.

Process on to bring home 30 workers trapped in Malaysia: Jharkhand govt

The Jharkhand government said 30 workers from the state are currently "trapped" in Malaysia, and the process to bring them home was underway.

Razorpay acquires Malaysian fintech start-up at over $19 mn valuation

Curlec deal is Razorpay's fourth acquisition overall and its first in a foreign country.

Venkaiah Naidu mentions Malaysia, Tonga devastation in Rajya Sabha

Naidu further said that as an immediate measure, an assistance of US Dollar 200,000 is being announced by the Indian government

Malaysia's AirAsia renamed Capital A to show it's more than an airline

AirAsia Group said Friday it has changed the name of its listed holding company to Capital A to reflect the diversity of its business portfolio as it seeks to grow its non-airline revenue.

Canada ends sourcing contract with Malaysia's glove maker Supermax

Malaysian factories making products ranging from medical gloves to palm oil have increasingly come under scrutiny over allegations they abuse foreign workers

Canada ends contract with Malaysia's Supermax over labour allegations

Canada has terminated its sourcing contract with Malaysian glove maker Supermax Corp following allegations about forced labour

Malaysia workers seek judicial review of Supermax deal to supply UK NHS

Workers at Malaysian glove maker Supermax Corp will seek a judicial review of the British government's decision to approve the company as a supplier to the NHS

Malaysia reports 2,842 new Covid-19 infections, 31 additional deaths

Malaysia reported 2,842 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 2,769,886, according to the health ministry

Malaysia reports 3,997 new Covid-19 infections, 34 more deaths

Malaysia reported another 3,997 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Thursday, bringing the national total to 2,754,513, according to the health ministry.Of the new cases, 366 are imported, with 3,631 being local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed.Another 34 more deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 31,462.Among 49,967 active cases, 281 are being held in intensive care and 155 of them are in need of assisted breathing.The country reported 205,259 vaccine doses administered on Thursday alone and some 80 percent of the population have received at least one dose. About 78 percent are fully vaccinated and 19 percent have received boosters.Meanwhile, New Year celebrations this year will be without fireworks display at key hotspots in the capital Kuala Lumpur to prevent the spread of COVID-19, authorities said."We will be patrolling all the popular locations on Dec. 31 to ensure that everyone adheres to the SOPs (standard operating procedures),"

Death toll from Malaysia's massive floods after heavy rainfall rises to 47

The number of people who died in the massive floods in Malaysia has risen to 47, authorities said.

Malaysia reports 3,160 new Covid-19 infections, 25 new deaths

Malaysia reported 3,160 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Saturday, bringing the national total to 2,738,401, according to the health ministry.Some 156 of the new cases are imported, with 3,004 being local transmissions, data released by the ministry showed.Another 25 deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 31,315.About 4,421 patients have been released after recovery, bringing the total number of cured and discharged to 2,661,495.There are some 45,591 active cases, 324 are being held in intensive care and 175 of those are in need of assisted breathing.The country reported 25,457 vaccine doses administered on Saturday and some 79.5 percent of the population have received at least one dose and 78.3 percent are fully vaccinated.Meanwhile, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Saturday there is a possibility that the Omicron variant is already spreading in the community with one probable local transmission being investigated.The individual, who was fully immunized,