Amidst the backdrop of global digital transformation, India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, wrapped up his diplomatic mission to Malaysia with a spotlight on digital collaboration. Jaishankar’s two-day visit, culminating on Thursday, witnessed strategic dialogues aimed at fortifying bilateral ties, particularly in the realm of digital innovation. In a pivotal meeting with Malaysian Digital Minister […]
Read MoreAs of my last update in January 2022, Malaysia has arrested an individual suspected of being an Israeli spy. The man, aged 36, was apprehended at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Upon his arrest, he was found in possession of six handguns and 200 bullets. Authorities believe he entered Malaysia from the United Arab Emirates […]
Read MoreExternal Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar’s recent visit to Malaysia underscored India’s commitment to fostering stronger ties with Southeast Asian nations, with a particular focus on enhancing cooperation in various domains. During his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Jaishankar commended Ibrahim’s forward-looking vision aimed at bolstering India-Malaysia relations. The EAM conveyed warm regards […]
Read MoreBoycotts of Israeli products are in full swing in Southeast Asia during the holy month of Ramadan. Malaysia and Indonesia, the two largest Muslim countries in the region, are joining the list of boycotting Israeli products by the day. Malaysian customs have arrested a man for allegedly selling Israeli dates in their local market, the […]
Read MoreIn a dramatic encounter on Monday, Malaysian police intercepted and engaged in a deadly shootout with suspected members of the infamous Centro Gang, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a Bangladeshi national. The incident unfolded around 11:30 am on the Pekan-Kuantan bypass at KM17. Authorities identified the deceased as two Vietnamese men, […]
Read MoreDhaka, March 13, 2024 – In a significant diplomatic move, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh, Haznah Md Hashim, reaffirmed Malaysia’s staunch support for Bangladesh’s pursuit of becoming a “Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN.” This declaration came during a meeting between the high commissioner and Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud at the Ministry […]
Read MorePrime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a significant boost to Malaysia’s economic landscape as major Australian corporations express a keen interest in investing up to RM24.5 billion in the country. During a fruitful meeting in Melbourne, Anwar engaged with over 20 Australian companies on the second day of his official visit to Australia. Among […]
Read MoreAs the 10th anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 approaches, Malaysia is considering a renewed effort to search for the missing plane. The Boeing 777 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, with 227 passengers and 12 crew members on board. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Little more than a year after becoming Malaysia’s prime minister in late-November 2022, Anwar Ibrahim is getting mixed reviews from political analysts. As the country’s fifth prime minister in less than five years, some credit his sustained grasp on power with bringing political stability to the country. “When Anwar formed the […]
Read MoreMalaysia will grant visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on Dec. 1, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar made the announcement late on Sunday during a speech at his People’s Justice Party congress and did not say for how long the visa exemption would […]
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