Category: Malaysia

Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats

President Trump has told 14 countries that they will face tariffs of at least 25 percent on Aug. 1 if they don’t reach agreements by then.
Top Malaysian Films Censored at Home Despite Government Praise

Movies that win praise and prizes abroad are sometimes banned or heavily censored at home, where some religious, racial and sexual themes are considered off-limits.
Fries With Your McBaguette? For Some Travelers, McDonald’s Is a Destination.

A new photography book showcases idiosyncratic locations, including a “ski-through” window in Sweden, and local menu offerings that some see as an entry point into an unfamiliar cuisine.
Fries With Your McBaguette? For Some Travelers, McDonald’s Is a Destination.

A new photography book showcases idiosyncratic locations, including a “ski-through” window in Sweden, and local menu offerings that some see as an entry point into an unfamiliar cuisine.
World Fears a Wider Trade War. Malaysia Sees an Opportunity.

In a new era for global trade in which Donald J. Trump has promised tariffs, Malaysia and Singapore are finalizing a deal for greater economic integration.
In a Malaysian Pop-Up City, Echoes of China’s Housing Crash

Forest City was an audacious $100 billion project by a top Chinese developer. Today, the project is a fraction of what had been planned and the developer is broke.
Are These Drones Too Chinese to Pass U.S. Muster in an Anti-China Moment?

U.S.-based Anzu Robotics is selling drones using technology from DJI, a Chinese firm that is the target of efforts by lawmakers to limit Chinese technology in America.
Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?

A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods.
Chip Makers Searching for ‘China Plus 1’ Are Finding Malaysia

A flood of American and European companies are expanding there and around Southeast Asia, a sign of how geopolitics is reshaping tech manufacturing.
Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?

In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
First Solar Finds That Forced Labor Was Used in Its Malaysian Ops

The company, First Solar, said an internal review had found that subcontractors used unethical recruitment tactics and withheld pay from workers.
Comedian’s Malaysia Joke Prompts Threats and a Diplomatic Incident

Jocelyn Chia’s line about the 2014 missing airliner was part of a Comedy Cellar set in April. But when video was posted this week, outrage poured in.