Selangor
Coverage of Selangor in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysian woman’s moving hospital ‘honour walk’ spurs conversation on organ donation
A Malaysian woman, Normah Sabar, whose organs and tissues were donated to five patients, died at Hospital Sungai Buloh in Selangor. Hospital staff and medical teams held a ceremonial 'walk of honour' to pay tribute to her, which gained widespread attention on social media.
- A.P. delegation studies waste management model in Malaysia
A.P. delegation studies Malaysia's waste management model, focusing on Selangor's institutional framework. The framework includes scientific waste processing, public cleansing, resource recovery, and waste-to-energy initiatives.
- How a pig farm dispute exposed fault lines in Malaysia’s multiracial politics
Pig farmers in Selangor, Malaysia, face a dispute after the state government, acting on a royal decree from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, decided to shut down pig farms. The move has shifted a local conflict over pollution and odor into a broader issue involving royal authority, minority livelihoods, and Malaysia’s multiracial political dynamics.
- Malaysia’s 3R catch-all risks turning every grievance into a threat
A resident of Taman Seraya, Selangor, complained about noise and congestion at a surau (prayer hall), leading to police investigating the issue as potential provocation and social disruption. The surau management escalated the complaint to alleged harassment and filed a police report, highlighting challenges in managing community grievances under Malaysia’s 3R law.
- Beyond bans: why fringe Islamic movements still find followers in Malaysia
Malaysia’s religious authorities can ban deviant Islamic teachings and enforce rehabilitation, but fringe movements continue to attract followers online through rebranding, moving abroad, or using social media. Recent concerns have emerged in Selangor, the country’s richest and most populous state.
- Malaysia’s ruling coalition faces test over Selangor non-Muslim worship house rules
Malaysia's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, faces a political challenge over Selangor state's planning guidelines that may restrict non-Islamic places of worship in commercial areas. Critics argue the rules could undermine the government's promise to protect the country's multiracial and multi-faith society.
- AirAsia Tests Market With Deutsche-Led $230 Million Private Debt
AirAsia is testing the market with a $230 million private debt offering led by Deutsche. The company's aircraft maintenance partner, Asia Digital Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (ADE), has expanded its facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to accommodate 16 jets, reflecting growing regional demand for aircraft maintenance services.
- Malaysia Faces ‘Critical Period’ For Fuel by June, Minister Says
Malaysia's Minister warns of a 'critical period' for fuel by June 2024, amid concerns over political stability and a weakened ringgit currency. The ringgit remains under pressure due to high interest rate differentials with the Fed and ongoing economic challenges.