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The 1975 sued for €2.2million by Malaysian festival over LGBTQ protest

The festival organisers have filed a suit, citing that the band’s infamous same-sex kiss led the festival to be forced to shut down last summer.

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What is animal diplomacy and which countries use it?

In the latest example of animal diplomacy, Malaysia plans to give orangutans to trading partners including the EU, India and China.

Malaysia

Euroviews. The litigation funding industry is abusing the global legal system

Malaysia’s experience of the Sulu case allowed us to see up close the violation and damage that resulted from the funding of vexatious claims, Azalina Othman Said writes.

Malaysia

Euroviews. Western nations could derail COP28 by usurping Loss and Damage Fund

Loss and damage might end up in the dustbin of failed climate efforts — and with it, any hope of the support much of the world needs to contend with climate change and keep our planet within 1.5 degrees, Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad writes.

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Puppies used as live bait to trap black panthers in Malaysia

Malaysia's wildlife department has defended its use of puppies to trap panthers that strayed into a village.

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The 1975 ordered to pay €2.3 million or face legal action

The organizers of the Good Vibes Festival are giving the British band until 14 August to pay damages for alleged breach of contract.

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The 1975: Malaysian festival threatens legal action

The Good Vibes Festival, held last month, says it was demanding compensation because of Matty Healy's "use of abusive language, equipment damage, and indecent stage behaviour".

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Malaysian LGBTQ community slam Matty Healy for concert kiss

Matty Healy's concert stunt with The 1975 in Malaysia has sparked significant outrage among local LGBT activists and allies, with many accusing him of displaying a "white saviour complex."

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Watch: Malaysian towns flooded because of ‘unusual’ torrential rains

Parts of Malaysia remained flooded on Saturday after days of heavy rain that forced nearly 41,000 people to flee their homes.

Destinations

Experience Malaysia like a local at one of its 260 homestays

Malaysia is keen to attract more eco-tourists - here’s how it's planning to do it.

Taste

Malaysian flatbread named best street food in the world

A new ranking claims to have found the best street food in the world. Do you agree?

Culture news

Why has the new Pixar film been banned in so many countries?

Is this the latest battle between national censors and international studios?

Netherlands

Thousands of baby eels found in suitcases at Amsterdam airport

Three people from Malaysia have been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle them to Portugal.

Malaysia

Search launched for three missing European divers off Malaysian island

Authorities have rescued the group's diving instructor and say there is a "strong chance" they will find those missing alive.

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Ramadan: How is the month observed in the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia?

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We explore Ramadan traditions in three very different countries: the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia.

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The alternative schools offering new horizons to children in Malaysia

In partnership with Media City

"I want all the children without documents and without education to be given a chance to go to school."

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Malaysian urban areas submerged under water after major flooding

Kuala Lumpur and Balakong residents try to save items from the muddied waters outside their property, homes and cars lie submerged under flood waters and workers clear out damaged goods from a building.

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Horseback archery: Malaysians take a shot at ancient pastime

Horseback archery was common for thousands of years in hunting and warfare but declined with the introduction of firearms and other modern combat gear.

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How palm oil ended up in everything - and could be ruining the planet

A Western PR firm that once represented Burma's military junta is now helping billionaires counter the narrative that palm oil is dangerous.

Malaysia

French conspiracy theorist and kidnapping suspect arrested in Malaysia

Malaysian police have arrested French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann, who was wanted over the kidnapping of a young girl in April.