Malaysia

New consulate general, new MoUs: Big takeaways from PM Modi’s Malaysia visit

PM Narendra Modi’s Malaysia visit sees major agreements in tech, security, culture, and more

India takes centre stage at OTM 2026 as Sri Lanka, Malaysia push tourism ties

From easier visas and direct flights to film shoots and festival tourism, India’s importance to regional tourism strategies was unmistakable at the inaugural panel discussion of OTM 2026

Why is Malaysia resuming the search for missing MH370, 11 years after its disappearance?

The search for MH370 resumes this month, over 11 years after its disappearance. Malaysia is in a new "no find, no fee" contract with Ocean Infinity to solve one of aviation's greatest mysteries and give closure to the families of the victims

At least 3 dead after container ship fire in Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas: All you need to know

The cause of the explosion onboard the MSC Kyparissia, which led to the devastating fire that killed 3, is not yet known

PM Modi may be set for trapeze act in EAS, ASEAN summits

Narendra Modi might have to juggle diplomacy with the upcoming ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit in Malaysia

Malaysia launches probe on AI videos used to threaten MPs: ‘Pay $100,000 or...’

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MPs, including himself, received similar emails over the weekend, along with a QR code

30 million barrels of Iranian crude oil floats in Malaysian waters, but China is not buying any

An estimated 30 million barrels of Iranian crude oil are floating unsold in Malaysian waters. China, the main buyer of the Tehran's oil, have not stepped in despite the discounted prices due to sanctions imposed by the US White House

Thailand-Cambodia conflict: Why did Bangkok backtrack after rejecting Malaysian ceasefire talks?

While Cambodia had earlier backed Malaysian-mediated ceasefire negotiations, Thai foreign ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura had insisted that the two nations did not "need any mediation from a third country yet".

How ISIS radicalised Bangladeshi expat labourers in Malaysia to recruit terrorists, fund group in Syria

Since April, the Malaysian authorities have nabbed 36 Bangladeshis, aged between 25 and 35, who were working in factories, construction sites and service sector over involvement in the ISIS recruitment and funding

Malaysia extends 30-day visa exemption for Indian citizens

This visa exemption policy by Malaysia has been in place since December 1, 2023. It grants Indian nationals a 30-day stay in Malaysia

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Mystery of missing Malaysia MH370 flight: Fresh hope kindles as govt plans to renew search

It has been 10 years since the flight's disappearance

Rajnath Singh discusses deepening of bilateral ties with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

Singh arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday on a three-day visit

Jailed Malaysia ex-PM Najib acquitted in latest 1MDB trial

The 1MDB development fund was set up months after Najib became prime minister in 2009

Over 26,000 evacuated as floods hit Malaysia again; 1 dead

The country is experiencing its sixth episode of continuous heavy rain

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar wins confidence vote

Anwar had backing of 148 members, a two-thirds majority that no leader had since 2008

Landslide at Malaysia campground leaves 9 dead, 25 missing

Around 400 personnel are involved in the search and rescue efforts

Reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim named prime minister of Malaysia

Anwar's coalition won 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for majority

Malaysian king searches for PM to end deadlock

Former PM Muhyiddin's Perikatan Nasional, or National Alliance, won 73 seats

Malaysia top court upholds ex-PM Najib's graft conviction

Najib will have to begin serving his sentence immediately

Malaysia: At least 10,000 people were trapped by floods

Rescue teams worked to free people trapped by Malaysia's worst flooding in years

Indonesia, Malaysia concerned about Australia's nuclear subs

Australia will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines using US expertise

Thailand urged not to deport trans woman charged in Malaysia

Sajat was detained by Thai authorities on Sept 8 for having an invalid passport

Malaysia imposes near-total lockdown after virus cases soar

Malaysia has had over 5.4 lakh cases, with over 8,000 daily new infections

200 injured in metro train collision in Malaysia

One of the trains was empty and the other one was packed