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Malaysia

Malaysian authorities busted ‘Ninja Turtle’ syndicate that breeds, sells exotic turtles

Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.
Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns more than $1.5m in damages to Malaysian govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Prosperity plants grow in demand in Malaysia as Chinese New Year gets closer

Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.
Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.

Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

Fees for foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore to increase from Jan 1, 2027

The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.
The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.

Letter From Kuala Lumpur

Gongxi Gongxi so passe: How Malaysia became a powerhouse in producing CNY songs

whcnysong - Internet celebrity Ti Bing Yen adjusted his CNY musical direction to cater to primary school students and meet market demand.
Credit: Courtesy of Ti Bing Yen
whcnysong - Internet celebrity Ti Bing Yen adjusted his CNY musical direction to cater to primary school students and meet market demand.
Credit: Courtesy of Ti Bing Yen

Gum Khor set for an encore

Gum Khor.
Gum Khor.

6 students among 33 people who test positive for tuberculosis in Johor’s Kota Tinggi outbreak

State education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the Health Ministry confirmed the cases, involving four male and two female students.
State education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the Health Ministry confirmed the cases, involving four male and two female students.

Malaysia to ban heavy vehicles on roads before and after Chinese New Year to ease traffic flow

The ban will apply at all times on the stipulated days for trailers, vehicles used to transport construction materials, and  lorries carrying loads that exceed 7,500kg.
The ban will apply at all times on the stipulated days for trailers, vehicles used to transport construction materials, and  lorries carrying loads that exceed 7,500kg.

Malaysia sees further upside for ringgit, 2026 growth forecast

The ringgit still has potential to gain as the economy continues to perform strongly, Malaysia's Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
The ringgit still has potential to gain as the economy continues to perform strongly, Malaysia's Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.