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POLITICSAug 13Interview : ASEAN - China cooperation key to regional stability , growth , says Malaysian National News Agency CEOThe CEO of the Malaysian National News Agency stated that cooperation between ASEAN and China is crucial for regional stability and economic growth. This highlights the importance of international partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
WORLDAug 13Bangkok Post - Malaysian traveller dies during Bangkok airport transitA Malaysian traveler died while in transit at Bangkok airport. This is a singular unfortunate incident occurring in an international travel hub.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
BUSINESSAug 11New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: ministerHong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and will help position the city as a bridge between the country and the Greater Bay Area. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said on Tuesday that the opening of the Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur would strengthen Hong Kong’s presence in the region. “The establishment of the new [ETO] in Kuala Lumpur is a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 11Malaysia’s Anwar slams ‘political drama’ after opposition walks out of Tabung Haji debateMalaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accused opposition lawmakers of staging “political drama” on Tuesday after they walked out of a special parliamentary session on a long-awaited royal inquiry into the country’s Muslim pilgrimage savings fund. The confrontation came less than two weeks after Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition lost power in Negeri Sembilan. During campaigning, the prime minister had repeatedly invoked the Tabung Haji inquiry as evidence of the need to confront corruption...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 11Bangkok Post - Malaysia renews 10 - year energy plan , targeting savings of around $21 . 5 billionMalaysia has renewed its 10-year energy plan, aiming to achieve approximately $21.5 billion in savings. This initiative outlines the nation's long-term energy strategy and financial objectives.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
WORLDAug 11Malaysian scam kingpin walks free; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Anger in Malaysia as Liow pays fine, has money-laundering charges dropped The revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims of preferential treatment for a man...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia graduates in limbo after UK rule changeWhen S* enrolled at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) in the Southeast Asian nation, the British-born Pakistani student believed the five-year medical degree would give him a realistic route into Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). The pathway was never formally guaranteed, but S said NUMed had highlighted a decade-long record in which students who applied for the UK Foundation Programme (UKFP) – the supervised training route for medical graduates – had secured...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 10In Malaysia, wave of hate speech threatens Rohingya refugeesThe spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 10Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’Hong Kong and Malaysia are poised to deepen economic ties across key sectors, such as semiconductor manufacturing, to unlock mutual growth opportunities, the head of the city’s Trade Development Council (TDC) has said. Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang made the comment on Monday as he joined Hong Kong’s biggest delegation to Malaysia to date under the city’s “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” flagship campaign. Speaking to the South China Morning Post, he cited the delegation as a sign of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Malaysia’s RX-Z faithful fight stigma of illegal street racing after deadly biker festivalA string of deadly motorcycle accidents around Malaysia’s biggest Yamaha RX-Z gathering has intensified calls for the annual event to be scrapped, but enthusiasts say the backlash unfairly conflates a vast owners’ community with illegal street racers. More than 200,000 devotees of the discontinued motorcycle converged on Terengganu, on Malaysia’s east coast, earlier this month for RXZ Members 8.0, reflecting how the modest two-stroke bike has become a vivid badge of identity for a culture with...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly womanSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sectorMalaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with South Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in high-value industries, ranging from semiconductors and AI to electric vehicles, renewable energy and the fast-growing global halal economy. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director Redzuan Abd Rahman and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) trade commissioner Mohamad Termizi HJ Piee...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 10Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of controlThe haze is back in Malaysia – with at least two states registering unhealthy air readings on Monday as raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia send clouds of smoke northwards. Transboundary haze is a long-standing problem in Southeast Asia, particularly affecting Malaysia and Singapore due to their proximity to Indonesia, where vast tracts of forests and agricultural land become fire hotspots during the dry season. A wildfire scorched 550 hectares (1,360 acres) of land in the Bromo...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 10Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedureMalaysia's government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 10 [ INTERVIEW ] Malaysia positions itself as Korea long - term tech partnerMalaysia is positioning itself to be a long-term technology partner for Korea, as discussed in an interview. This highlights an emerging international collaboration in the tech sector.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSAug 9Why Malaysia’s political turmoil matters to BeijingAs China seeks to reshape the global order, Malaysia’s political instability offers a cautionary tale about the challenges Beijing may face abroad. A recent Pew Research Centre survey found that global perceptions of China have improved relative to those of the US, driven partly by the view among some respondents that China under President Xi Jinping is more reliable than a US led by President Donald Trump. As Washington retreats from global leadership roles, Beijing has sought to present itself...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 9Malaysia doesnt lack wage reviews . It lacks wage reformThe article asserts that Malaysia's issue lies not in a lack of wage reviews, but in a lack of wage reform. This points to a significant economic policy discussion within the country.aliran.com · Malaysia
DISASTERAug 9Climate crisis leaves Malaysia with hot-headed youthYoung Malaysians are reporting worsening illnesses, heat-related health problems and disruptions to basic services as climate change intensifies, raising questions over whether the country’s adaptation policies can protect future generations. Unicef Malaysia’s National Youth Climate Change Survey 2025, released in July, found that climate change was no longer only an environmental challenge but an immediate public health and economic issue. The survey gathered responses from 1,420 young people...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 8Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to MalaysiaHong Kong’s commerce chief is set to lead a delegation of mainland Chinese and local firms to Malaysia next week, noting that about 200 enterprises from across the border have already set up offices in the city since last year, using it as a stepping stone to go global. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah also said on Saturday that the city was eyeing emerging markets in Africa, after exploring the Middle East and Central Asia amid geopolitical tensions. Yau...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 8Malaysia’s monarchy charts a new course amid political fluxWhen Malaysian artist Darwisy Mustafani received a commission to paint the country’s king and queen, he did not reach for an ordinary canvas. Instead, the 25-year-old from the northeastern city of Kota Bharu transformed songket – the lustrous handwoven fabric once reserved for Malay courts and ceremonial dress – into a portrait of the sultan and his wife before a golden-domed palace. The portrait, commissioned in 2024 by Malaysia’s police force as a gift for Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar and Queen...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7VIT Chennai inks MoU on technology training with Malaysian state-owned firmVIT Chennai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Malaysian state-owned firm for technology training. This collaboration aims to enhance skills in technological fields.The Hindu
POLITICSAug 7Anger in Malaysia as Liow’s money-laundering charges dropped after US$2.4 million fineThe revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims of preferential treatment for a man at the centre of a controversial photo-op with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Liow Soon Hee – better known as Nicky Liow – was cleared of all 26 money-laundering charges involving more than 36 million ringgit, the country’s top prosecutor said on Friday. Authorities earlier believed he led a multimillion...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7In Malaysia, Nurul Izzah’s PKR exit deepens questions over Anwar’s leadershipNurul Izzah Anwar, the daughter of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has stepped back from the deputy presidency of his ruling People’s Justice Party (PKR), raising questions over his ability to hold together the political movement he built after a bruising run of electoral setbacks and defections by former allies. PKR’s leadership has sought to frame the move by Nurul Izzah, one of the party’s most recognisable reformist figures, not as a resignation but as a temporary break – exposing...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7China emerging as key driver of global robotics , AI innovation , Malaysian tech observer saysA Malaysian tech observer states that China is emerging as a key driver of global innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence. This highlights China's growing influence in advanced technological fields.asiabulletin.com · China