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MotoGP will launch the 2026 season with a citywide festival in Kuala Lumpur, featuring a week-long Fan Zone at KLCC (Feb 2–7), a Pit Box-style display at KLCC entrance, and a Season Launch Show at the Petronas Twin Towers on Feb 7 (main event 19:00–22:30). The celebrations are free to attend for fans and will be streamed globally, with registration open for attendance at KLCC.
The town of Raub in Malaysia is experiencing economic growth due to China's increasing demand for durians, especially the premium Musang King variety, which has become a symbol of luxury and status in China. This surge in demand has revitalized durian farming in the region, making it a key player in the global durian market, despite challenges such as food safety concerns and competition from emerging suppliers like Hainan, China.
Rising cases of kidney problems among young Malaysians are linked to lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and untreated health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Experts warn that habits like overusing painkillers, consuming energy drinks, and dehydration contribute to early kidney failure, which is preventable through regular health checks and healthier habits.
Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined for abuse of power and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal, a major corruption case involving billions stolen from a state investment fund, with potential political repercussions in Malaysia.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined over $3.3 billion for his role in the 1MDB corruption scandal, marking a significant milestone in one of the world's largest financial scandals. He was convicted of abuse of power and money laundering related to over $700 million channeled into his accounts, with the court rejecting his claims of political donations and asserting his involvement in the illicit activities.
Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal, involving the illegal transfer of approximately $543 million, and is currently in prison awaiting sentencing.
A new parasitic plant called fairy lantern (Thismia selangorensis) was discovered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It uniquely derives nutrients from underground fungi and produces a distinctive pinkish flower with tentacle-like structures, highlighting its parasitic nature and underground lifestyle.
A Malaysian court rejected Najib Razak's attempt to serve his corruption sentence at home, citing procedural issues with a royal order, just days before a major trial related to the 1MDB scandal.
Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee is in custody as part of a murder investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur. The investigation was reclassified from a sudden death to a murder case, with police seeking further questioning. Namewee, who denies wrongdoing, was also found with illicit substances in his hotel room and has pleaded not guilty to drug charges. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the individuals involved and their controversial backgrounds.
A migrant boat carrying about 90 people sank off the Malaysian coast near the Thailand-Malaysia border, resulting in at least one death and dozens missing, amid ongoing dangerous maritime crossings by Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's civil war and instability.
Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel, with rapper Namewee, the last person to see her alive, connected to her death. He was arrested on drug charges the same day but denied involvement in her death. Police suspect he is in hiding as the case, initially considered a sudden death, has been upgraded to a murder investigation.
Malaysian rapper Namewee has been charged with drug possession and use, after police found ecstasy pills and tested positive for various illicit substances. He pleaded not guilty, was released on bail, and faces potential imprisonment and caning if convicted. The artist, known for provocative and controversial content, also commented on other recent incidents and allegations, maintaining his innocence and claiming to fight against blackmail.
Donald Trump was filmed dancing in Malaysia, which went viral and sparked mockery and health speculation due to his awkward moves and apparent lack of coordination, reminiscent of previous similar incidents.
President Donald Trump achieved significant diplomatic milestones in Southeast Asia, including brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia, securing comprehensive trade agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and strengthening U.S. relations with these countries through economic and defense partnerships, all during the U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a trade deal and critical minerals pact to enhance trade, provide preferential market access for US exports, and develop Malaysia's critical minerals sector, aiming to strengthen regional economic ties and respond to China's control over rare earths.