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· Michelle De Pacina
YouTube channel belonging to Malaysian rapper behind viral song mocking Chinese nationalists is hacked
Malaysian rapper Namewee, known for his political stances against the Chinese Communist Party, took to his official Instagram account to report that his YouTube channel was hacked. He assumed the hacker to be Russian, as the hacker had changed the rapper’s name to a derogatory…
· Ryan General
Scammer claiming to be Korean oil rig worker dupes Malaysian widow out of nearly $1 million
A widow from the Malaysian state of Penang gave away nearly 3.9 million Malaysian ringgit (approximately $908,510) to an online acquaintance claiming to be a Korean man. The person said he was an oil rig worker and won the widow’s trust by sending her pictures, videos and…
· Ryan General
Controversial 2-year ban on Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia lifted
The Badminton Association of Malaysia has lifted the ban it imposed on local badminton star Lee Zii Jia. Lee and women's singles player Goh Jin Wei were both penalized for quitting the Malaysian national team this month. The ban, which restricts them from playing in all…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Malaysian artist draws multiple portraits with his hands, feet and mouth all at the same time
Malaysian artist Saiful Thaqif went viral on social media for simultaneously drawing five portraits using both hands, feet and his mouth. The artist drew portraits of Malaysian and American celebrities, including Michael Jackson and Mr. Bean. A Malaysian artist has gone viral…
· Ryan General
Record flooding in Malaysia kills at least 14, displaces more than 70,000
Torrential rains that battered Malaysia for days left at least 14 people dead and more than 70,000 driven out of their homes. Rising death toll: Over the weekend, severe weather disruptions caused record flooding in the country, reported The Times of India.
· Bryan Ke
Thai woman is reportedly beaten by Datuk Seri in Malaysia after pulling away from his sexual assault
Malaysian authorities are now looking into the report of a Thai woman attacked by a drunk man, who was allegedly a “Datuk Seri,” after a sexual assault last week. What happened: The woman, a 23-year-old Thai national, was reportedly at a restaurant in the town of Klang in…
· Bryan Ke
‘True Malaysian daughter’ livestreamer garners fans with her Mandarin, Malay, English skills
A Chinese Malaysian streamer, who went viral after effortlessly switching between Mandarin, Malay and English in her livestreams, shared some of her experiences growing up in a mixed-race family in Malaysia during a Bigo Live interview. Her childhood: Speaking to Bigo Live…
· Ryan General
Adidas draws ire from Indonesians for attributing wayang kulit to Malaysian culture
Adidas faced heavy criticism from social media users over a new shoe design based on Javanese “wayang kulit,” a traditional form of shadow puppetry originating from Indonesia. Sneaker backlash: The sportswear manufacturer was accused of cultural appropriation after Adidas…
· Bryan Ke
‘He’s got an IQ of 69’: Malaysian man to be hanged in Singapore for possessing 1.5 ounces of heroin
Lawyers are making last-resort efforts to save a mentally impaired Malaysian man from being hanged in Singapore for drug charges next week. What’s happening: Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, 33, is scheduled to face execution by hanging on Nov. 10, and his lawyers are now planning to…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian gynecologist develops ‘world’s first unisex condom’
A Malaysian gynecologist has officially unveiled what he dubbed as “the world’s first unisex condom,” made from materials used to dress wounds and which can be worn by males and females externally and internally. Innovative contraceptive: In an explanation to Reuters, John Tang…
· Ryan General
Malaysian trans woman accused of blasphemy for ‘cross-dressing’ granted asylum by Australia
A Malaysian transgender woman facing a blasphemy charge for “cross-dressing” during a religious event has been granted asylum. Finding haven: Nur Sajat Kamaruzzaman, 36, has found refuge in Australia after fleeing persecution from a local sharia court in Malaysia, the South…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian single mother of 9 inconsolable in video after being sentenced to death for drug possession
A video showing a single mother of nine crying inconsolably and pleading for help after being sentenced to death for drug-related charges has gone viral in Malaysia. What happened: Hairun Jalmani, a 55-year-old fishmonger, was caught with 113.9 grams of methamphetamine in…
· Khier Casino
Transgender cosmetics entrepreneur wanted in Malaysia for wearing feminine clothing is arrested in Thailand
Transgender cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat Kamaruzzaman has been arrested after an eight-month search, Malaysian authorities confirmed on Monday. The arrest: Nur Sajat, 36, was detained by Thai immigration authorities at a luxury condominium in Bangkok along with a man and a…
· Carl Samson
Malaysian Paralympian stripped of his gold medal for being three minutes late
Southeast Asians have banded together to support a Malaysian Paralympic athlete who scored the best in his event but was disqualified to receive the gold medal. What happened: Shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli, 31, topped the F20 final with a throw of 17.94 meters on Tuesday.…
· Ryan General
Malaysian students invent device that makes ocean water drinkable for ‘sea nomads’
An invention that could provide clean drinking water to “sea nomads” — communities living near the ocean — has earned three Malaysian students a spot to compete at the James Dyson Awards, an annual competition that recognizes young design engineers with inventive solutions to…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Baker Creates Epic Bernie Sanders Meme Roll Cake
A Malaysian baker took the Bernie Sanders chair meme to a whole new level by featuring the politician on her signature KumQuat Roll. The piece of art was created by Keem Ooi, a 50-year-old self-taught baker who became an online sensation last year after posting Instagram photos…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Squash Star Nicol Ann David Leads ‘Greatest Athlete of All Time’ Poll
Beloved Malaysian squash star Nicol Ann David is leading the online poll for World Games’ “Greatest Athlete of All Time.”
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Grandmother Loses Over $73,000 to After Keeping Money Inside Milo Tins
A Malaysian grandmother realized the hard way that Milo tins are not the best place to hide life savings after losing at least 300,000 Malaysian Ringgit ($73,700) to pests. The incident was shared on the Facebook page, Penang News Group on Nov. 30.
· Bryan Ke
Wild Boar Caught Casually Strolling Inside Shopping Mall in Malaysia
A wild boar caused panic among mall-goers after the animal got lost and made its way inside a sportswear store. Shoppers alerted the authorities after they spotted the wild boar inside Alamanda Shopping Complex in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Sunday, according to Bernama.
· Bryan Ke
Olympic Gymnast Becomes the First Malaysian to Have a Barbie Made After Her
Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, the first Malaysian artistic gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 20 years, has been named a “Shero” by American toy company Mattel. Farah, 26, is also the first Malaysian woman to have a Barbie modeled after her, according to SAYS.