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· Ryan General
Epstein email casts new scrutiny on Anwar as Malaysia weighs political fallout
An internal email connected to Jeffrey Epstein described Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim as a potential political asset years before he became prime minister, according to documents unsealed last week. The email suggested Anwar could facilitate introductions for a major bank, but…
· Ryan General
Malaysia, Indonesia block Elon Musk’s Grok over explicit AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after regulators said the tool was repeatedly used to generate sexually explicit, nonconsensual deepfake images. Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs ordered the restriction on Jan. 10…
· Ryan General
Malaysia to bar children under-16s from social media
Malaysia will introduce a nationwide ban on social media accounts for users under 16 in 2026 and require platforms to block account creation unless an ID-based age check is completed. The mandate is part of the Online Safety Act 2025, which gives regulators authority to audit…
· Ryan General
Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia kill more than 1,400
More than 1,400 people have been killed across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia after days of heavy rain triggered severe flooding and landslides. Three cyclones formed in the same week across South and Southeast Asia, contributing to the intense rainfall that…
· Carl Samson
Malaysia’s first K-pop idol is fluent in 4 different languages
Alicia Wong Lingling, or simply Lingling, 19, is set to make history as Malaysia’s first K-pop idol, debuting with entertainment label Leanbranding’s first global girl group in late May. How she did it: The Klang, Selangor native first joined as a contestant on Mnet’s audition…
· Bryan Ke
Swatch wins lawsuit against Malaysia’s illegal seizure of Pride watches
Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a lawsuit against Malaysia’s Home Ministry over the latter’s seizure of 172 Pride-themed watches. The Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the ministry on Monday to return the watches within 14 days after its ruling, which states that the seizure — which…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Malaysian man runs 10-kilometer marathon with 16-pound cat on his shoulders
A Malaysian man is winning hearts on TikTok for taking his cat with him as they join a marathon. The 42-year-old man, identified as Apak, shared an adorable video on Oct. 28 of himself and his cat, Jibek, participating in “The Magnificent Baling 100,” a 10-kilometer race held in…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Malaysian gas station surprised by truck carrying 2 elephants
In a truly random encounter, a truck transporting two large elephants pulled up at a gas station in Malaysia, causing quite the surprise. A 20-second video of the strange moment made its way to Reddit last week. In it, a truck with Malaysia’s National Parks Department’s National…
· Carl Samson
Malaysia deports domestic worker who criticized Cambodian government
Malaysia deported Cambodian domestic worker Nuon Toeun after she posted comments on social media criticizing Cambodia’s leadership. Her deportation, requested by the Cambodian government, highlights a notorious trend of Southeast Asian countries assisting each other in…
· Bryan Ke
Uncle Roger to open restaurant in Malaysia
Nigel Ng, also known by his online persona Uncle Roger, is planning to open a restaurant in Malaysia sometime later this year. Ng dropped the news midway through his video uploaded to YouTube on July 1, titled “Uncle Roger Miss Anthony Bourdain.” He shares, “By the way, another…
· Ryan General
Malaysia’s ‘Orangutan Diplomacy’ draws backlash for alleged hypocrisy
Malaysia’s plan to gift orangutans to buyers of its palm oil — an industry that destroys the great apes’ habitats — is drawing criticism from conservationists. Key points:
· Ryan General
Malaysia mulls renewed search for Flight MH370 as disappearance nears 10th anniversary
Malaysia is considering resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the passenger plane that vanished nearly a decade ago. Mysterious tragedy: On March 8, 2014, Flight MH370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board, leaving its final…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Ed Sheeran plays with badminton star, experiences yee sang in Malaysia
Ed Sheeran made the most of his time in Malaysia by exploring the local culture ahead of his sold-out concert in Kuala Lumpur over the weekend. What he did: Sheeran, 33, performed in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Feb. 24, as part of the Asian leg of his +–=÷× (The Mathematics) Tour.…
· Ryan General
Malaysians question foreigner’s claims he witnessed cat meat trade in hidden KL market
A UK videographer’s claims of witnessing cat meat being sold in a hidden alleyway of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown have sparked outrage and demands for clarification among Malaysian netizens. About the claim: In a series of images purportedly taken in June 2018 and posted on his…
· Ryan General
Watch: Malaysian teacher’s video shows challenges of being a teacher in US
A Malaysian teacher’s classroom experiences in a US elementary school have sparked discussions on classroom management and cultural differences. A Malaysian teacher in Omaha: Jai, a Malaysian teacher currently working in an American elementary school, shared a 21-second TikTok…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysia swears in billionaire as new king in world’s only rotational monarchy
A billionaire has been sworn in as the new king of Malaysia under the Southeast Asian country’s unique monarchy system, where several rulers take turns on the throne. What happened: Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, was sworn in at a ceremony attended by other royal families, Prime…
· Michelle De Pacina
Award-winning Malaysian body horror film ‘Tiger Stripes’ to stream on Netflix
Editor’s Note: The previous version of this article incorrectly reported that “Tiger Stripes” will be released globally. NextShark has updated this story to indicate that the film will only be accessible within Southeast Asia. We apologize for the error. “Tiger Stripes,” a…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian company creates Mahjong-inspired watch for Chinese New Year
Malaysian watch brand Revelot has teamed up with Malaysian design company Behati for a limited-edition mahjong-inspired watch just in time for Lunar New Year. About the watch: Set for release on Thursday, the mahjong-inspired Hexmariner boasts a design “fused with tradition and…
· Ryan General
Durian sells for over $39,000 at auction in Malaysia
“I was expecting one million baht so for it to sell more is very good,” said organizer Fadzli Mohamad Kamal
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh fulfills promise to her mom with wedding banquet in Malaysia
Michelle Yeoh recently held a wedding banquet in Ipoh, Malaysia, for her mother, who missed her wedding with Ferrari CEO Jean Todt in Geneva, Switzerland, in July. About the ceremony: About 100 close friends and relatives attended the private, invitation-only wedding banquet…