Malaysia

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth began his Malaysia Masters 2022 campaign with victory over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon on July 6. Sameer Verma of India lost his opening men's singles match of the current Malaysia Masters 2022 against Taiwan's Chou Tien-Chen. In the women's singles, PV Sindhu will face China's He Bingjiao, while HS Prannoy will face France's Brice Leverdez. Saina Nehwal will compete against Kim Ga-eun of South Korea. 

Singapore and Malaysia, on November 29, reopened their borders for citizens, workers and students (with passes). In view of Covid-19 pandemic, the nations had imposed strict border entry restrictions in 2020. With this ease, only vaccinated individuals along with negative Covid-19 reports taken 48 hours prior will be allowed to cross Causeway, between Singapore and Malaysia. The decision was taken to enhance economic situation, disturbed due… read-more

After losing the majority in Parliament, Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin tendered his resignation to king AI-Sultan Abdullah on August 16. The king said Yassin will carry on his duties as it is not clear who would form the next government. However, the King himself will likely decide if the country runs without a PM. Reportedly, Yassin resigned as opposition and citizens blamed him for failing against the COVID-19 crisis.

Around 200 people were injured in a train accident at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur where a metro train carrying 213 passenger collided with a vacant metro rail on May 24 night. Claimed as the first accident in the 23-year-old metro system of Malaysia, 43 passengers were critically and severely injured. Meanwhile, PM Muhyiddin Yassin pledged a full investigation into the matter as police suspect miscommunication from the train's operation control… read-more

Amidst coronavirus surge, Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah acceded to PM Muhyiddin Yassin's request to declare a national emergency until August 1. Offering the government power to acquire hospitals and deploy the military, the crown has revealed that no fresh election will be held for the time being. Moreover, PM Yassin agreed to face elections after the pandemic. Reportedly, this is the first emergency in the last 52 years… read-more