Malaysia
Israelis unable to compete in FIDE amateur chess tournament taking place in Malaysia
FIDE's official announcement states that "all FIDE member federations and all eligible players are invited to participate." However, Malaysia's entry restrictions prevent Israelis from competing.
Malaysia tightens cargo regulations, detains containers bound for Israel passing through its port
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged over failure to declare foreign cash and gold bars
Insurgents strike over 70 locations across southern Thailand in coordinated arson, bomb attacks
Malaysia Air flight grounded after snake on a plane
After the captain found out about the snake, he landed in the city of Kuching – 900 kilometers away from the flight's destination – so that the plane could be fumigated.
IOC: Countries banning Israel can’t hold competitions
The statement from the International Olympic Committee follows the cancellation of the World Team Squash Championship in Malaysia due to Israel's ban.
Thousands displaced by floods in Malaysia
More than 66,000 personnel from the police, army and fire department have been mobilized nationwide to help rescue people stranded by flood waters.
New graphic novel tells the story of Malaysia’s lost Jewish community
In recent years, Malaysia has been identified by the Anti-Defamation League as among the most antisemitic nations outside of the Middle East and North Africa.
Banning Israelis from squash championship is Malaysia's shame - editorial
This whole controversy could have been avoided if the organizers would have known in the first place that the decision to move the tournament to Malaysia was problematic.
Squash championship canceled after Malaysia bans Israeli team
The WSF and SRAM were concerned about the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The championship, set for December 7, had previously been moved from New Zealand due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Israeli Squash sues to cancel world championship after Malaysia ban
The Israel Squash Association demanded the championship be canceled or moved as long as Israelis cannot participate in Malaysia.
Malaysia treatment of Israel is backward - editorial
Malaysia is refusing to give visas to an Israeli squad hoping to participate in next month’s World Team Squash Championship in Kuala Lumpur.
Israeli squash team goes to court to fight ban from world championship
The Men’s World Team Squash Championship, set for December 7, was moved from New Zealand to Malaysia and Israelis are not able to visit.
Malaysia PM's cabinet resigns amid political turmoil
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's cabinet tendered its resignation, ending a tumultuous 17 months. There is no obvious successor.
