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Odisha FC signs Malaysian international Liridon Krasniqi on loan

Indian Super League club Odisha FC on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement with Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim FC over a loan deal of midfielder Liridon Krasniqi. Krasniqi will represent the Bhubaneswar-based side in the upcoming eighth edition of the ISL. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder started his career in Europe and made his senior professional debut for FK Mlad Boleslav in Czech Republic in 2011 before signing for Turkish club Ankaraspor. He was loaned out to another club in Turkey - Fethiyespor. Krasniqi moved to Malaysia in 2015 and played for Kedah Darul Aman Football Club. He also won the 2016 Malaysia Cup and 2017 Malaysia FA Cup titles for Kedah before signing for Melaka United in 2019. In the previous season, Krasniqi was roped in by current Malaysia Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim and then represented Australian side Newcastle Jets in the A-League on loan in early 2021. Krasniqi has a unique achievement of representing three national tea

Ismail Sabri Yaakob appointed as new Prime Minister of Malaysia

He will succeed Muhyiddin Yassin, who resigned on Monday after losing majority support in the lower house of parliament

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin resigns after failing to get majority support

Muhyiddin, 74, will stay on as a caretaker prime minister until a successor is named, the palace said in a statement on Monday

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin refuses to resign, delays vote by a month

Embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin refused to resign Wednesday after a key ally pulled support for him

Jet lag: Asia's air travel may take three years to recover from Covid-19

Asia's jet fuel usage accounted for a third of global consumption in 2019. Right now, the region's overall flight numbers -- domestic and international -- are 70% of pre-virus levels

A quiet leader: Why Malaysia ranks high in global list of cybersecurity

While neither a technology powerhouse nor a prolific hacker, Malaysia's standing comes from a solid national strategy.

Malaysia to extend nationwide lockdown until Covid-19 is contained

Malaysia will extend its current restrictions until the Covid-19 pandemic is further contained, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has announced.

Malaysia surpasses Indonesia to become India's top palm oil supplier

Indonesia's export levies have been at their highest level for five months in a row, according to trade officials.

Palm oil prices fall most in nearly a month due to technical selling

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market

Venezuelan oil, masked as Malaysian, rushes into China before fuel tax

China has over the past 12 months bought an estimated $3.5 billion worth of Venezuelan oil relabelled as Malaysian fuel

Malaysia says Deloitte paid $80 million in 1MDB scandal settlement

Malaysia said it had received $80 million from audit firm Deloitte PLT, as part of a settlement deal related to a multi-billion dollar scandal at 1Malaysia Development Berhad

Malaysia to summon Chinese envoy over military jets intruding air space

Malaysia's government will issue a diplomatic protest against an intrusion" by 16 Chinese military aircraft into its airspace, the foreign minister said

Malaysia says 16 Chinese military jets threatened its sovereignty

Air force said that 16 Chinese military jets flew in a tactical formation over the South China Sea and nearly infringed on the country's airspace, calling it a threat to Malaysia's sovereignty

Malaysian govt announces total lockdown as daily coronavirus cases rise

Malaysia will be placed under a total lockdown as daily Covid-19 cases have increased to more than 8,000, the government announced

Temporary entry ban on Indians may impact Malaysia's electronics industry

Singapore, May 10 (ANI): As COVID-19 cases soared in India and its neighbouring countries, Malaysia last Wednesday (May 5) announced a temporary entry ban on citizens of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It had earlier on April 28 stopped flights to and from India in an attempt to prevent a new COVID-19 variant from entering the country.The coastal state of Penang, which is the Electrical and Electronics (E & E) manufacturing hub of Malaysia, has expressed concerns that this will impact the state's manufacturers as it is dependent on skilled Indian software and information technology (IT) professionals.Penang State Executive Councillor for International Trade, Domestic Trade, Consumer Affairs and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain express concerns that the ban will impact the state's industrial sector. Datuk is a Malaysian title usually conferred by the King and Datuk Abdul holds the position equivalent to a state minister.Penang state consists of Penang .

Malaysia, China and Pakistan use Covid-19 as excuse to block press freedoms

Malaysia has witnessed a remarkable fall in press freedom while China is still firmly anchored among the worst countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Paris-based RSF

Realme C20, Realme C21, Realme C25 India launch today: Check details here

The three smartphones scheduled for launch are the brand's plan to expand in India.

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib starts appeal against 1MDB conviction, jail sentence

Malaysia's Court of Appeal began hearing a bid by ex Prime Minister Najib Razak to set aside his conviction on corruption charges in a case linked to a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB

US Customs finds forced labour at Malaysia's Top Glove, to seize gloves

The US Customs has found forced labour practices in Top Glove Corp Bhd's production of disposable gloves and directed its ports to seize goods from the manufacturer, it said on Monday

Nepal to host Netherlands and Malaysia in T20I tri-series

Nepal will host Netherlands and Malaysia for a triangular T20I series, to be played from April 17 to 24.The series will see the teams play each other twice with the top two teams competing in the final. All matches will be played at the Tribhuvan University cricket ground."Following the reduction in Covid cases and resumption of domestic competitions since December 2020, it is an ideal time to bring back international cricket to Nepal. The spring weather also presents excellent cricket conditions in Kathmandu," Cricket Association Nepal (CAN) said in a statement.Players and match officials will be in a bio-secure bubble and PCR testing shall be conducted for all players and officials."I would like to thank both Netherlands Cricket and Malaysia Cricket for working closely in a very short duration to get this series happening. We are delighted to announce the return of international cricket in Nepal," CAN President Chatur Bahadur Chand said.Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell said: "After ..