Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,100 Here are the key developments on the 1,100th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025
Trump to sanction international court – as it happened Order says ICC issued ‘baseless’ arrest warrants targeting Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2025
Malaysia's Anwar Says Don't Single Out China In Sea Tensions There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday. International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025
Malaysian firm commits £4bn to UK as leaders Starmer and Anwar meet Conglomerate YTL is developing homes and an arena on the outskirts of Bristol. The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
After ‘historic’ investment in chips and data centers, can Malaysia maintain its optimism in the age of Trump 2.0? "We are no longer satisfied with playing the spectator." Fortune · Jan 14, 2025
Malaysia's auto industry releases its first-ever EV—but drivers wonder if it's really homegrown Proton’s e.MAS 7, unveiled on Monday, was developed concurrently with Geely’s Galaxy E5. Fortune · Dec 20, 2024
Malaysia's plan to build a high-speed train to Singapore struggles to leave the station The ambitious high-speed rail project has been bogged by financial issues since it was first announced in 2013. Fortune · Dec 19, 2024
Malaysia vows to act on bullying at top military academy after ‘inhumane’ abuse claims New measures follow stomping of 19-year-old cadet by a senior officer leading to fracture to ribs and spine The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
In Malaysia, expressing support for Hamas has long been a means to secure political power – but that’s starting to change Since Hamas launched its unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, international links to the militant group have been placed under scrutiny. Some nations have tried to lessen or hide their previous relationships, or have acted to leverage their links to assist with diplomacy. Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, on the… The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024
PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia Heavy monsoon rain has displaced over 150,000 in Malaysia and killed dozens across Southeast Asia The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Malaysia’s prime minister will try to keep the country’s ‘feel-good’ vibes alive with his upcoming budget Foreign companies are flocking to the safe haven of Malaysia: “This investment cycle is something we have not seen for a long time.” Fortune · Oct 17, 2024
Malaysia’s stock market, once dubbed ‘world’s worst’, is making a comeback Malaysian stocks are having a moment in the sun amid robust economic growth and influx in investment by US tech giants. Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2024
Malaysia's Anwar arrives in Bangladesh to discuss trade, migrant workers with interim leader Yunus Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Bangladesh to meet with interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who took over in August after the former prime minister fled during a mass uprising The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024 Malaysian and Pakistani prime ministers agree to boost trade and economic ties The prime ministers of Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral trade and boost economic ties after talks in Islamabad
International Business Times · Oct 2, 2024 Oracle To Invest $6.5 Bn In Malaysian Cloud Services Region Tech giant Oracle on Wednesday said it plans to invest more than $6.5 billion on cloud services data centres in Malaysia, joining a list of US titans rushing to build up their AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024 Malaysia says it won't bow to China's demands to halt oil exploration in the South China Sea Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will not bow to demands by China to stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea as the activities are within the country’s waters
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024 Former Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with sedition over a speech he made that allegedly mocked the country’s previous king
Fortune · Aug 21, 2024 Countries like Malaysia and Thailand are flocking to join BRICS as a potential ‘counterweight against U.S. economic hegemony’ Analysts say countries like Malaysia and Thailand may want to hedge in a more polarized world and get better access to China and India.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 India, Malaysia to expand ties, defense cooperation as Kuala Lumpur tries to move closer to Beijing The leaders of India and Malaysia say they will seek to expand economic ties and strengthen cooperation on defense and security
Fortune · Aug 6, 2024 Meta apologizes for taking down Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's post offering condolences to an assassinated Hamas leader Anwar previously called Meta's decision to take down his post as "discriminatory, unjust, and a blatant suppression of free expression."
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024 Malaysia PM Anwar slams Meta after Facebook removes post on Hamas’s Haniyeh Malaysian prime minister accuses US-based social media platform of ‘cowardice’ and acting on behalf of Israel.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024 Middle East crisis: Israel confirms death of Hamas military chief who masterminded 7 October attack – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here
Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2024 Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians Age is not an issue for politicians or voters of Malaysia, where Mahathir Mohamad served as prime minister at 92.
Top News · Jul 20, 2024 Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar Officially Crowned As King Learn about Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar's coronation as Malaysia's 17th king and the country's unique rotating monarchy system.