Mapped: Philippines regions hit hardest by 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left 32 dead General Santos city bears brunt as buildings collapse and critical infrastructure sustains damage The Independent UK · Jun 8
Bangladesh considers Malaysia, not China, for PM’s 1st overseas visit In a bid to avoid sending a geopolitical signal favouring either Beijing or New Delhi, Dhaka could drop China for Malaysia as the destination for PM Tarique Rahman ’s first overseas visit after assuming office, said sources in Bangladesh’s foreign ministry. The Times of India · Jun 3
Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing political challenges. A former ally has launched a new party, attracting members from Anwar's own party. This wave of defections raises concerns about Anwar's leadership and the ruling alliance's stability. Analysts suggest this could impact his chances for a second term. The situation… The Economic Times · May 29
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to visit India for BRICS summit in September Anwar Ibrahim made the remarks during a telephonic conversation with his "friend" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay. The Economic Times · May 22
TikTok ordered to explain failure to block AI-generated fake account insulting King KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's internet regulator issued a statutory demand to TikTok on Thursday after a fake account allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to insult the country's king, including posts falsely claiming he ate pork and manipulated images pairing his face with animal bodies. Bangkok Post · May 21
Malaysia seeks €216m compensation from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal Delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as launcher components was revoked that had been destined for Malaysia's littoral combat ship programme under the terms of a 2018 deal. Euronews · May 19
Norway defends move to cancel missile system sale following criticism from Malaysia Norway's foreign ministry said exports of some of Oslo's “most sensitive” defence technologies would be limited to its “allies and closest partners.” Euronews · May 15
Norway defends its decision to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia Norway's foreign ministry confirms it has revoked export licenses for a naval missile system to Malaysia, restricting sales of sensitive defense technologies to allies and close partners The Independent UK · May 15
Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for naval missile system The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama. Euronews · May 14
Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Norway’s decision to revoke the export license for a naval missile system The Independent UK · May 14
Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil. AAP · Apr 17
Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near Singapore Singapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a global focus. The Economic Times · Apr 17
Who is president Min Aung Hlaing? Former general consolidating Myanmar military’s grip on power In February of 2021, Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing wrested power from the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and effectively plunged the Southeast Asian country into a civil war. The Independent UK · Apr 3
Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
The Times of India · Mar 8 MH370 still missing: Latest search after scanning 15,000 sq km ends with no clues to 239 people onboard The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, marking its 12th anniversary, has concluded without any trace of the missing aircraft. Despite extensive seabed scanning by Ocean Infinity, the plane and its 239 occupants remain lost. Families of Chinese passengers expressed deep frustration over a lack of communication and psychological…
The Times of India · Feb 28 US-Israel strike Iran: How the world reacted Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized…
Fortune · Feb 8 Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains “2026 is going to be about how we deliver" the 13th Malaysia Plan, says economy minister Akmal Nasir, and ensure reforms aren’t "missing in action."
The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025 China’s durian craze has turned this tropical fruit into a tool of diplomacy Distinctive in taste and famously divisive, durian is not everyone’s choice of fruit. This was certainly the case for some Chinese explorers when they first encountered it during the Ming Dynasty’s early maritime voyages.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Cambodia shuts border as fighting rages with Thailand despite Trump’s ceasefire claim Thailand and Cambodia both dispute claims that ceasefire had been reached as said by the US president
Euronews · Dec 13, 2025 Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew their ceasefire but fighting continues Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025 Thailand denies Trump ceasefire claim as clashes with Cambodia continue at border Thai PM says military will keep fighting and Cambodia suspends border crossings as casualties rise
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Iconic cultural sites under threat as half a million flee Thailand-Cambodia border clashes This is the second time in four months that hundreds of thousands of people have had to escape the fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025 Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as border clashes reignite At least one Thai soldier has been killed and eight others wounded, while three civilians in Cambodia have been seriously injured, according to reports
Fortune · Nov 17, 2025 Companies and countries can stay nimble even as they navigate the ‘unexploded ordinance’ of U.S.-China competition, experts say There's “incredibly high stakes" on the geopolitical front, foreign policy expert James Crabtree said during the Fortune Innovation Forum.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025 Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independence