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Ant International drives AI in cross-border payments to boost global expansion

The firm’s AI model predicts currency exchange rates on an hourly basis, helping businesses reduce transaction costs.

China’s Xi calls for stronger ties, greater ‘political trust’ with Malaysia

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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce gold rush draws Chinese giants

Anxiety in Malaysia after several girls go missing

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‘Make Kelantan Great Again’: Malaysians mock proposal for Thai border wall

The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.

Malaysia lauds court win after Filipino heirs’ US$14.9 billion claim rejected

The ruling ends the claimants’ years-long legal battle with Malaysia over a colonial-era land deal.

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‘Questionable loyalty’: Malaysian fighting in Ukraine war draws ire back home

Lee Bing Hang, 20, was reportedly drawn to become a mercenary with the Ukrainian army partly due to the US$2,700 monthly pay.

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Malaysian authorities confirmed that the driver’s licence belonged to Lee Bing Hang, a mercenary fighting for Ukraine. Photo: X/@0nly_FABs

Why Vietnam is staying silent on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia

Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.

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Malaysian state pushes for 100km wall along Thai border to tackle crime

Proposal comes after young Malaysian revellers found to have been covertly entering southern Thailand via a Kelantan border town.

With ChatGPT and hashtags, Malaysians show unease with Fashion Valet losses

Malaysians have turned to social media tools to investigate Fashion Valet co-founder Vivy Yusof’s collection of luxury bags and shoes.

Vivy Yusof, co-founder of Malaysian e-commerce firm Fashion Valet. Photo: Instagram/vivyyusof

Malaysia’s Mahathir slams Europe as ‘hypocrites’ for backing Israel’s ‘genocide’

Malaysia’s former prime minister says Europe is complicit in the humanitarian crisis, calling their human rights claims hypocritical.

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Palestinians flee Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday after an Israeli bombardment killed at least 25 people. Photo: Xinhua

Malaysia’s ‘Fat Leonard’ gets 15 years’ jail for US Navy corruption scandal

The former fugitive provided prostitutes, first-class travel, luxury hotel stays and cash bribes to US naval officers, court documents show.

Teen’s electrocution death on bus sparks investigation in Malaysia

Eyewitnesses reported horrifying scenes as 18-year-old Mohamad Nur Asymawi Jasmadi screamed for help.

‘Great consequence’: Malaysia invites China to join Asean summit with Gulf bloc

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China’s presence at the Asean-GCC summit could help boost regional growth.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the opening ceremony of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China, on November 5. Photo: Reuters

Premier Li Qiang says China can play stabilising role in global economy

At the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Li highlights the importance of opening up its market to trading partners.

China’s Premier Li Qiang speaks at the opening ceremony of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Malaysia seeks Israel’s expulsion from the United Nations

Muslim-majority Malaysia has been a vocal critic of Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has led to more than 43,000 deaths.

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Opinion | Asean won’t become obsolete just because a few members join Brics

Southeast Asian nations’ interest in joining the grouping is consistent with the region’s geopolitical hedging and may well strengthen Asean’s clout.

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Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say

The complaint, about a reef both nations claim, is a rare bilateral escalation not involving China.

Vietnam has significantly accelerated the expansion of its outposts in the Spratly Islands in recent months. File photo: CSIS/ AMTI

Video of wounded bear on Malaysian highway sparks call for wildlife crossings

The incident highlights the dangers posed to animals by development and the need for better infrastructure to protect them.

US$10 million fashion fail prompts Anwar to probe Malaysia sovereign fund picks

The loss of Khazanah’s investment in an online fashion retailer has sparked outrage among a public still sensitive after the 1MDB scandal.

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‘Our daughters are not safe’: anxiety in Malaysia after multiple girls go missing

Police say seven girls have been reported missing over the past five months, with some feared kidnapped.

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Girls make their way home after school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s elite and the state-funded schools that shaped them

These institutions, designed to prepare future leaders, have been both revered and criticised for perpetuating elitism in Malaysian society.

Malay College Kuala Kangsar. Photo: Facebook/Malay College Kuala Kangsar

Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education

In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.

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Are Malaysia’s forces underfunded? Navy ship sinking spotlights defence spending

Malaysia has less clout to deal with disputes with other nations due to its failure to modernise its naval fleet, an analyst says.

Asian authorities step up clampdown on use of illegal set-top boxes, operators

An anti-piracy coalition says its members are working to block pirate sites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore.

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A press conference in Hong Kong to announce an operation to combat sales of illegal TV set-top boxes. Photo: Edmond So

The Minister vs Meta: battle over Malaysia’s social media licence heats up

Communications chief Fahmi Fadzil accuses technology giant of ‘giving more time to scammers and paedophiles’.

Social media companies warn that the strict regulation imposed by Malaysia will stifle innovation and businesses. Photo: dpa

Letters | Public display of flags is subject to Malaysian law

Readers discuss the uproar over the waving of Chinese flags at a cultural festival, the push for a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Hong Kong’s efforts to legalise same-sex relationships, and the city’s clean-factory initiative.

6 dead as dozens of Rohingya refugees ‘stranded’ in Indonesia by traffickers

The Incident underscores the ongoing crisis faced by the Rohingya, who are fleeing persecution in Myanmar.

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Malaysia
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Malaysia, covering politics, economy, society and the Asean member-nation’s relationships with China, Singapore, and other Southeast Asian countries.
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Head of State
Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar
Head of Government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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