By Emily Feng The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets. (Image credit: Emily Feng/NPR) Source: Malaysia’s a big draw for China’s Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story
By Emily Feng China’s global building spree – the Belt and Road Initiative – allows Beijing to build infrastructure across the world and exert its political influence. But things don’t always go well on the ground. Source: Debt and lawsuits are piling up around China’s railway project in Malaysia
British pop rock band The 1975 has announced it was canceling its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after the Malaysian government cut short a music festival, a day before, as the band’s lead singer slammed the country’s anti-gay laws and kissed a male bandm… Source: The 1975 cancels its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after […]