The Malay Mail

The Malay Mail is a newspaper based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that began its journey on December 1, 1896, when Kuala Lumpur was the capital of the newly established Federated Malay States. It holds the distinction of being the first daily newspaper in the FMS. Today, it is a free lunchtime publication, distributing 100,000 copies throughout the Klang Valley. Its primary audience includes Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Businessmen (PMEBs).

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Najib’s trial: Deutsche Bank’s ex-CEO says Bank Negara left it to 1MDB in US$700m switch, no red flags found

3 days ago | malaymail.com | Ida Lim

PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) did not intervene when 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) decided to split its initial US$1 billion lump sum transfer into two transfers of US$700 million and US$300 million, as it viewed it as a “commercial decision”, the High Court heard today.
Shafee: Najib to subpoena Roger Ng in 1MDB defence, aims to shift focus from sole blame

3 days ago | malaymail.com | Ida Lim

PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will call former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng as a defence witness in his 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial, his lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah confirmed today. Shafee claimed Ng was "playing hide and seek" initially, and said Najib's lawyers was previously unable to confirm whether Ng was being kept under witness protection.
Creating dementia-friendly spaces in Malaysia: Here’s what you can do to make a difference

3 days ago | malaymail.com | Ida Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Do the shops in your neighbourhood know how they can support people with dementia to help them continue living well in their community? It all begins with a bit of awareness, by becoming a “Dementia Friend”. According to the UK charity Alzheimer’s Society, a Dementia Friend learns how dementia affects a person and does small things to help, including being patient while queuing at the shops.
Anwar slams US commentator as ‘arrogant, ignorant’ for mocking Malaysia's economy

6 days ago | malaymail.com | Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today slammed far-right US commentator Bill O’Reilly as “arrogant” and “caught in imperialist attitude” for mocking the economic capacity of Malaysia following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit. Responding to the former Fox News host’s comments, Anwar said that O’Reilly had demonstrated a thinking process shaped by ignorance and an imperialist attitude.
From singing cafes, friendship lunches and plenty of tea: What Malaysia can learn from a UK town on creating a dementia-friendly community (VIDEO)

6 days ago | malaymail.com | Ida Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Do you know of anyone with a family member who is living with dementia? What would a community where they could feel supported and welcome look like? Here’s what Malay Mail learnt from St Ives — a town in Cambridgeshire, UK — which in 2016 started its journey to be a dementia-friendly community.
Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost.

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) has approved an allocation of RM61 million to rehabilitate the popular tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi. Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the 7km stretch of beachfront from Batu Ferringhi to Tanjung Bungah will be restored in its entirety.
Malaysian writer Pauline Fan earns spot on prestigious English PEN shortlist to translate Malay war-era novel ‘Hari-Hari Terakhir di Jesselton’

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysian writer Pauline Fan has been shortlisted for an international grant programme for her proposal to translate the Malay historical novel, Hari-Hari Terakhir di Jesselton, into English.
Najib drops bid to summon witness protection chief after prosecution agrees to produce Roger Ng for 1MDB trial

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Ida Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today withdrew his attempt to subpoena the director of Malaysia’s witness protection programme to testify as a defence witness in his 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial, as former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng will now be made available as a potential defence witness.
Bung Moktar: BN-PH Sabah alliance could falter, open contest possible

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Julia Chan

KOTA KINABALU, April 16 — The planned collaboration between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming Sabah state election may unravel, paving the way for an open contest among all parties, Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has warned. He said informal discussions had been held between the two national coalitions to form a pact aimed at “protecting the federal government,” but admitted that the outcome would remain uncertain until after the election.
Masidi defends RM50m Sabah group insurance scheme as genuine safety net, not election gimmick

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Julia Chan

KOTA KINABALU, April 16 — The state government sponsored group insurance for 2.7 million Sabahans starting next month will cost RM7 per person for a total of three years, said Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. Describing it as a sincere effort to provide a safety net for Sabahans, Masidi denied that it was a pre- election “scheme”, and noted that accidental deaths could occur, with or without the election.