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N Korea cuts diplomat ties with Malaysia over US extradition of a citizen
North Korea says it'll cut diplomatic ties with Malaysia to protest its recent court ruling that allows a North Korean citizen to be extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges.
 "N Korea cuts diplomat ties with Malaysia over US extradition of a citizen")
Malaysia's Top Glove says no systemic forced labour found at firm
Top Glove said an independent consultant has found there is "no longer" any indication of systemic forced labour at the world's largest medical glove maker
 "Malaysia's Top Glove says no systemic forced labour found at firm")
Malaysia's contrarian 1998 playbook helps Sri Lanka shun IMF for China
Island nation picks a cue from the contrarian playbook Malaysia used during the days of the Asian crisis in 1998
 "Malaysia's contrarian 1998 playbook helps Sri Lanka shun IMF for China")
Deloitte to pay Malaysia $80 million to settle claims linked to 1MDB
This relates to auditing of accounts of scandal-linked Malaysian state fund 1MDB and its unit SRC International from 2011 to 2014
 "Deloitte to pay Malaysia $80 million to settle claims linked to 1MDB")
Malaysia's Ambank to pay government $700 million in 1MDB-linked settlement
This relates to a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal at state fund 1MDB
 "Malaysia's Ambank to pay government $700 million in 1MDB-linked settlement")
India imported over 500,000 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia last month
Edible oil imports fell to 1.07 million tonnes last month from about 1.32 million tonnes in December, The Star reported
 "India imported over 500,000 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia last month")
Malaysia's economy posts biggest annual decline since 1998 crisis
The economy contracted 3.4% year-on-year in the October-December period, falling for a third straight quarter and faster than the 3.1% decline forecast in a Reuters poll
 "Malaysia's economy posts biggest annual decline since 1998 crisis")
Indonesia, Malaysia eye joint campaign in Europe to counter palm oil critic
The producers of palm oil, grown primarily in Indonesia and Malaysia, are accused of clearing vast areas of biodiversity rich rainforests in Southeast Asia and exploiting migrant workers
Malaysia unveils $3.7 billion package as Covid-19 pandemic cases surge
The measures come a week after Malaysia declared a state of emergency, allowing the government to enact immediate laws to contain the pandemic and support the economy
AirAsia X shows court creditors' support for restructuring plan: Report
Most of AirAsia X's lessors support a restructuring plan, and the Malaysian airline has received interest from potential investors for fundraising after reorganisation, court documents show
 "AirAsia X shows court creditors' support for restructuring plan: Report")
Malaysia emergency suspends parliament for first time since 1969
The emergency declared on Tuesday puts off any risk of an election for Muhyiddin
 "Malaysia emergency suspends parliament for first time since 1969")
BlackRock raps board of world's biggest glove maker over worker safety
The board of directors of Malaysian firm Top Glove has failed egregiously in protecting its workers from Covid-19, US investor BlackRock said, calling for its removal
 "BlackRock raps board of world's biggest glove maker over worker safety")
Malaysia and Singapore terminate agreement to build high-speed rail link
Singapore and Malaysia said a deal to build a high-speed rail (HSR) link between the two neighbours will be terminated, after a suspension period to negotiate terms of the project expired on Dec 31
 "Malaysia and Singapore terminate agreement to build high-speed rail link")
US bans shipments from second Malaysian palm oil giant over forced labour
The US said it will ban all shipments of palm oil from one of the world's biggest producers after finding indicators of forced labour and other abuses
US slaps imports ban on second Malaysian palm oil giant over forced labour
The order was announced just three months after the federal government slapped the same ban on another Malaysian palm oil giant, FGV Holdings Berhad
 "US slaps imports ban on second Malaysian palm oil giant over forced labour")
Tatas spread wings in aviation, hike stake in AirAsia India to 84%
Malaysian parent planning to quit the joint venture fully
 "Tatas spread wings in aviation, hike stake in AirAsia India to 84%")
Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation
Malaysia aims to file 30 charges against glove maker Brightway Holdings and two of its subsidiaries, after raids that found workers' accommodation was not up to legal standards
 "Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation")
Malaysia secures Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in a first for Southeast Asia
Many Asian countries are not betting on it partly due to tropical heat, remote island communities and a lack of ultra-cold freezers
 "Malaysia secures Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in a first for Southeast Asia")
Malaysian PM gains political lifeline with 2021 budget approval
Parliament passed the budget by a voice vote, leaving it unclear exactly how many of the 222 lawmakers supported the government's first budget
RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join
Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same
 "RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join")