China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour Xi’s visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025
China's Xi Meets Malaysian Leaders In Diplomatic Charm Offensive Chinese President Xi Jinping met Malaysia's king on Wednesday in a state visit analysts said was aimed at burnishing Beijing's credentials as a reliable partner and "not a hegemon". International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025
Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025
Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.” The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85 A hospital in Kuala Lumpur says former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has died aged 85 The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025
As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war As President Donald Trump and China spar over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves, governments elsewhere are brainstorming over strategies for coping with the trade war between the world’s top two economies The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
As the US and China lock horns, Malaysia hopes to harness an AI revolution The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2025
Malaysia is buying Arm's blueprints for $250 million to realize its ambitions to be a 'non-aligned' chip player Malaysia hopes its Arm deal will help foster 10 local chip companies with annual revenue between $1.5 billion to $2 billion each. Fortune · Mar 5, 2025
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
Fortune · Dec 19, 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 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 Conversation · Dec 3, 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 Independent UK · 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
Fortune · Oct 17, 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.”
Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 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 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