Australian Kimberly Chen and Malaysian singer Namewee are seen in an undated photo.

‘Fragile’ Song Pillorying China’s Online Troll Army Gets Millions of Views

The pair are blocked in China over song referencing Taiwan, COVID, forced labor and Winnie the Pooh.

Migrant laborers work at a vegetable farm in Cameron Highlands in Pahang state, Malaysia, July 7, 2021.

Malaysia Reopens its Doors for Migrant Workers Amid Labor Shortage

2021-10-22

Country also will allow some vaccinated foreign tourists on Langkawi Island, from Nov. 15.

A testing center staffer removes rubber gloves after collecting a COVID-19 test sample in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Jan. 18, 2021.

US Bans Malaysian Company’s Rubber Gloves on Forced Labor Concerns

2021-10-21

Supermax Corp. says it has been working since 2019 to meet International Labor Organization standards.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, Malaysia, April 5, 2021.

Malaysian Court Allows Convicted Ex-PM Najib to Travel Abroad

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Many citizens and anti-corruption activists are upset at the ruling and aghast that the prosecution did not object.

Chinese Vessel Leaves Malaysian Exclusive Economic Zone 2 Weeks After Protest

Kuala Lumpur said ship’s activity was “inconsistent with Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone Act.”

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (right), the Myanmar armed forces chief, meets with Bruneian Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Erywan Yusof (left) in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, June 4, 2021.

Malaysia: Will Talk With Myanmar’s Shadow Govt if ASEAN Efforts Fail

Meanwhile, bloc’s envoy discloses that members are considering barring Burmese junta chief from upcoming summit.

Malaysia Summons China’s Envoy to Protest Ships in its EEZ

Strong statement shows Kuala Lumpur felt need to speak up against Beijing’s assertiveness in disputed South China Sea.

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