World Capitals

#US tells some embassy staff to leave #Israel as #Iran
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong

Merodi is out – but #HongKong’s shelves are full Will
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong

#Vance dismisses prolonged Mideast war fears as #US-Iran
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong

#Malaysians asked to help find Daim’s 4 children as
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong

South #China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam appointed
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong

#UK probes if #Epstein used airbases for trafficking
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong

Countries

Any #malaysians here who has gotten married whilst living in #Germany? Would love to talk to you about your experience about the formal applications, especially concerning #malaysia's side.

#marriage #boostwelcome #tootsea #heirat

#India - Farmers devastated after 80% of key crops are wiped out — here's what happened

Story by Tina Deines, February 4, 2026

"#TomatoFarmers in one region in India are struggling after their crops were hit hard by #pests and #climatic factors.

What's happening?

"The Pioneer reported on the challenging growing season for farmers around the town of #Gaulapar in northern India, an area that is known for tomato production. According to growers there, about 80% of their cultivated tomatoes have been damaged by pests.

"The publication also lists '#ClimaticFactors' as a challenge for tomato farmers. For one, young tomato plants suffered damage in the initial phase of cultivation due to #HighTemperatures during the planting season.

Why is this crop damage concerning?

"According to the publication, the drop in tomato yields has led to surging prices at the market, affecting consumers. While some farmers are benefitting from higher prices, most are suffering due to the crop damage they've endured.

"This is yet the latest example of the struggles facing food producers worldwide and the cascading impacts they have on consumers.

"One recent study tied recent dramatic price increases in staple foods to rising global temperatures, which are leading to prolonged droughts, more severe heat waves, unpredictable precipitation patterns, and other severe weather. For instance, #Malaysians are facing soaring prices at the supermarket after a heavy #monsoon season wiped out a number of local #crops."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/farmers-devastated-after-80-of-key-crops-are-wiped-out-here-s-what-happened/ar-AA1VFvS7

#FoodInsecurity #HungerGames #Malaysia #ClimateChange

MSN

Majority of #Malaysians against a pardon for #Najib in #1MDB #scandal
"survey found 58% of 1,210 respondents opposed a pardon for Najib for reasons such as betrayal of #public trust, significant financial losses, ongoing #legal cases, & his refusal to admit guilt. Objections were markedly higher among gps such as indivs w higher incomes, & those w internet access.. Najib's also facing oth charges linked to 1MDB in which US Dept of #Justice said US$4.5bil was siphoned off"
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/majority-of-malaysians-against-a-pardon-for-ex-pm-najib-in-1mdb-scandal-survey-finds
Majority of Malaysians oppose Najib's pardon over 1MDB scandal; one-third in support, a survey finds

Supporters cite former premier’s contributions despite 1MDB conviction. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times

More countries will smarten up and join the cause to #BoycottTesla & #CancelMusk ✊️✌️
#PayAttention

#Tesla faces #boycott in #Malaysia over #Musk’s support for #Trump’s #Gaza plan
" #Malaysians pulled no punches on #social media in response to Tesla’s launch of its latest Model Y “Juniper” tis week, branding it a “ #swasticar”.. activists in #London pasted stickers w the line “Don’t buy a swasticar” on hundreds of Teslas in the city to raise funds for #antifascist causes"
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3299494/tesla-faces-boycott-malaysia-over-musks-support-trumps-gaza-plan

Tesla faces boycott in Malaysia over Musk’s support for Trump’s Gaza plan

The backlash highlights the potential impact of Musk’s political involvement on Tesla’s business, particularly in a region with strong pro-Palestinian sentiment.

South China Morning Post
#Malaysians (Malay: Orang Malaysia; Jawi: أورڠ مليسيا‎) are citizens who are identified with the country of Malaysia. Although citizens make up the majority of Malaysians, non-citizen residents

#ForestCity started to be built by #China’s largest property developer, #CountryGarden, in 2016 and was set to be home to one million residents.

But although it was aimed at middle-class people, with the average apartment in the development retailing for $1.14 million (£905,000), the price was far out of reach for most #Malaysians. #Malaysia

Inside abandoned £80,000,000,000 #GhostCity where skyscrapers stand empty
https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/12/inside-malaysias-abandoned-80-000-000-000-ghost-town-forest-city-20823415/?ITO=msn

Inside Malaysia's abandoned £80,000,000,000 ghost town, Forest City

Forest City also features a deserted beach, an empty children's playground and closed shopping centres.

Metro.co.uk

Hello #Malaysians

Do you know the name of these kuih?

#MakanApaToday #Malaysia #TootSEA

The daily #MyCity Pass gets a slight price hike for #Malaysian users

Starting 8th March 2024, the MyCity Pass will cost RM6 per day for #Malaysians

The price for 3-day MyCity pass for locals remain unchanged at RM15 for 3-days

#RapidKL has also reintroduced the MyCity pass for #NonMalaysian users in anticipation of more international #tourists

#NonMalaysians can get the MyCity Pass at RM10 for one-day or RM25 for 3-days

Read more: https://soyacincau.com/2024/03/07/mycity-pass-rapidkl-unlimited-train-bus-rides-2024-price-malaysians-intl-tourists/

#rapidKL #train #bus #LRT #MRT #BRT

RapidKL MyCity Pass: Unlimited train and bus rides from RM6

RapidKL's MyCity Pass which provides unlimited MRT, LRT, BRT and bus rides is now available to both Malaysians and non-Malaysians. Now priced from RM6/day

SoyaCincau