Malaysian police probe viral video of father slapping woman who allegedly hit his childrenAn altercation erupted after a woman allegedly shoved a father’s seven-year-old son and struck his daughter on the head. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Hate paper straws? Asia’s new alternatives are another eco trapCafes and coffee chains are swapping soggy paper for costly bioplastics, but scientists warn the ecological fallout is far from solved. Nov 01 26November 01, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Can AI teach kids to think? Malaysia’s classroom tech push faces a reality checkAs Malaysia accelerates AI in classrooms, fears mount that students will trade genuine understanding and values for easy answers. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Suspected murder of man at Malaysian underground gig raises safety concernsPolice have detained 10 people over an incident at the gig in Melaka after the victim died from head injuries. Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Anwar says Malaysia has done ‘everything we can’ against haze. Critics say it can do moreSmoke from Indonesian fires has blanketed large parts of Peninsular Malaysia, with Johor and Selangor among the worst affected states. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Laos private jet bust reveals how Mekong meth slips past bordersDrug experts say narcotics production infrastructure extends across Southeast Asia, and transport routes are fluid and move with enforcement. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
As Negeri Sembilan royal crisis persists, Malaysian rulers, government urged to step inThe deadlock has led to a change in the state government and prompted Malaysia’s Conference of Rulers to call for a ‘dignified solution’. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Will South China Sea’s code of conduct remain elusive as deadline looms?The proposed code can only succeed if it sets clear rules to prevent clashes at sea rather than to resolve territorial claims, analysts say. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?Facing coalition pressure, Anwar has targeted anti-corruption in his 2027 budget, but analysts warn laws alone won’t restore trust. Oct 12 26October 12, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Unsung turtle conservation heroes in Malaysia’s Sabah unite to fight poachersA group of volunteers is helping to stem the illegal trade of protected turtles by monitoring the movements of poachers. Oct 11 26October 11, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
The global DNA database fuelling Malaysia’s green turtle comebackOnce-endangered green turtles in the Malaysian state of Sabah are thriving, prompting scientists to use the ShellBank DNA database to track threats and sustain their remarkable recovery. Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
How DNA ‘fingerprinting’ is keeping Malaysia’s green turtles safe from poachersDecades of conservation have helped Malaysia’s green turtles recover, but tight budgets, fuel costs and poachers threaten progress. Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Malaysia urged to police its firms in Indonesia as haze shuts schoolsWith six regions shutting schools, civil society groups say accountability must extend to Malaysian corporate interests across the border. Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
To retire or not to retire? Malaysia divided over working past 60Calls to raise the retirement age come amid warnings over inadequate savings, and experts say a one-size-fits-all policy could hurt workers. Oct 08 26October 08, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Can ‘neutral’ Malaysia stay above the fray in the US-China tech rivalry?Speaking at a tech event, Malaysia’s defence minister says the country is ‘non-aligned’ in ‘every domain’, including in cyberspace. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Why Sabah has Malaysia watching South China Sea tensions more closelyThe proximity of US-backed Philippine bases on Balabac Island has raised concerns in Malaysia of a possible spillover in a regional conflict. Oct 02 26October 02, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Behind closed doors, a fatal beating exposes Malaysia’s parallel boarding school rulesThe fatal beating of a 14-year-old student reveals how informal disciplinary rules continue to operate behind closed boarding school doors. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad, dies aged 100Her family confirmed on Monday that she died after being admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. Sep 28 26September 28, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Malaysia’s local acts feel left out of live music boom: ‘missing middle’Artists question efforts to develop local talent, highlighting ‘worrying trend’ of global stars with no Malaysian opening act. Sep 23 26September 23, 2026Article at South China Morning Post
Malaysia’s Loke resigns as transport minister following Najib’s house arrest approvalThe former prime minister’s conditional pardon is a severe blow to Anwar’s ruling coalition, which is facing its worst internal strife. Sep 19 26September 19, 2026Article at South China Morning Post