Stories about Malaysia from May, 2008
Malaysia: Blogs and websites under investigation
Nobody and The Bolehland reported that 22 websites and blogs have been investigated by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission “for airing false, pornographic and baseless allegations.”
Malaysia: Fuel prices remain stable
Rocky's bru is grateful that Malaysia will not increase fuel prices. In neighboring Indonesia, fuel prices have gone up already.
Malaysia loses to Singapore on island dispute
The International Court of Justice has ruled in favor of Singapore in its 29-year dispute with Malaysia over a tiny uninhabited island. Blogger saif2020 comments: “So, Singapore gets the prize while Malaysia the crumbs.”
Vesak Day in Malaysia and Thailand
Vesak Day is the most holy time in the Buddhist Calendar. saengthai writes about Vesak Day activities in Thailand and Dhamma Delights blogs about Vesak Day in Malaysia
Southeast Asia: Coping with the rice and food crisis
Food prices continue to rise in the world market. Southeast Asian governments are now re-examining their food and agricultural policies in order to prevent consumer panic and social unrest. Bloggers are discussing the food crisis and its impact in the region.
Earthquake in Malaysia and Indonesia
An earthquake was felt in Indonesia and Malaysia yesterday. nicster^ rants v.3 wrote: “Barely a couple of hours ago, I suddenly felt nauseous. At first, I thought that it was just a reaction from the bad tummy I’ve had all afternoon.” Read also some Twitter posts about the tremor in...
Malaysia: Mahathir quits ruling party
Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad has resigned from the ruling party. Tumpang sekole asks: Will Mahathir's move spark off the possibility of a snap election?
Malaysia: Save Malacca Straits Project
Professor AK-47 blogs about the Save Malacca Straits Project. The program promotes “safety of navigation and the sustainability of resources and economic development in the Straits.”
Malaysia: Military torture camp?
Susan Loone's blog asks if there is a military torture camp in Malaysia following the release of a two minute video clip which showed military commandos being tortured by their superiors.
Malaysia: Sabah Fest Cultural Show
Life of a Borneo Gurl posts pictures of the Sabah Fest Cultural Show
Malaysia: Raja Petra Posts Bail
Detained Malaysian blogger Raja Petra has posted bail and is now at home.
Malaysia: Vigil for jailed blogger Raja Petra this evening
Take note of what's been happening in Malaysia these past few days since popular blogger and political commentator Raja Petra Kamarudin, 58, was imprisoned on Tuesday after a trial which saw him charged with sedition for having written a blog post.
Malaysia: Different types of lecturers
Kampua Talk describes the different species of lecturers in Malaysian schools
Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia has a blog
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, is now a blogger.