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Attempt to murder charge against passenger who tried to open exit gate of Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight

Police added an attempt to murder charge against a passenger on a Kochi-bound flight. He allegedly tried to open the emergency exit and damaged a window panel. The cabin crew intervened and restrained the passenger after he threatened others. He was arrested upon arrival and police are investigating his motive.…

The Economic Times

Passenger held for trying to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight

A passenger was detained by police after attempting to unlock an emergency exit. He also damaged the exit door's windowpane and intimidated fellow passengers. The Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi experienced the incident mid-air. Cabin crew members successfully restrained the disruptive individual on board. He faces charges…

The Economic Times

Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will ⁠not proceed with repatriating 5,000 Myanmar refugees if their lives are found to be at risk upon their return, a government spokesman said ‌on Wednesday, as authorities continued to screen the refugees ahead of the planned handover. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the…

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Malaysia says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently in Malaysia, where tension between the refugees and local communities is on the rise.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Reuters) - Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the United Nations (UN) refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from their homes.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia revokes licence of tech-based ‘startup society’

KUALA LUMPUR - ⁠The business ⁠licence of Network School, a digital nomad community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, has been revoked after an investigation into ‌alleged immigration law violations, the chief minister of Johor state said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 16.

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Malaysia investigating tech-based ‘frontier community’

KUALA LUMPUR - ⁠Malaysia is investigating a co-living community for “digital nomads” founded by former Coinbase chief technology officer and US ‌investor Balaji Srinivasan, following claims it included Israelis in violation of immigration laws.

Bangkok Post

MotoGP leans towards Brazil for 2027 season launch

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could be headed to South America for its next season launch event

Motorsport

MotoGP plans for 2027 season launch in Brazil

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could head to South America for its next season launch event

Autosport

Thai and Malaysian leaders resolve fisheries dispute

KUALA LUMPUR - The leaders of Malaysia and Thailand said on Thursday that they had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood, and that they would work on developing a special border economic ‌zone.

Bangkok Post

Hua Hin eyes more international flights

The government is preparing to open Hua Hin airport to international flights, with officials studying the feasibility of restoring services to the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur and launching other overseas routes.

Bangkok Post

Govt slams BRN remarks amid talks in Malaysia

A statement issued by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) while technical negotiations were under way in Kuala Lumpur risks upsetting the southern peace talks, says the government's negotiator.

Bangkok Post

New low-cost flight to launch connecting UK to Asia

The route will run between London Gatwick and Kuala Lumpur with a stopover in Bahrain

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Malaysia seizes AI chips worth B430m at Kuala Lumpur airport

KUALA LUMPUR - ⁠Malaysia's customs department ⁠said on Friday it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle advanced artificial intelligence chips worth 52.9 million ringgit (430 million baht) through the ‌country's main airport this month.

The Times of India

Bangladesh, China agree to deepen Teesta cooperation during Rahman's Beijing visit

Rahman travelled to the Chinese city of Dalian from Kuala Lumpur on June 22 after attending the World Economic Forum in Malaysia, which marked his first overseas visit since assuming office earlier this year. He later travelled by high-speed train to Beijing on Wednesday and is scheduled to meet President…

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Gravity Game Unite (GGU) Announces 2nd OBT for PC MMORPG "Ragnarok Zero: Global"

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Game Unite (GGU), the Malaysia branch of global game company Gravity, has announced the schedule for the 2nd Open Beta Test (OBT) of its PC MMORPG "Ragnarok Zero: Global."

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Festival of Marketing Asia unveils opening keynotes across main stage, B2C and B2B stages

HONG KONG and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haymarket Media Asia, publisher of Campaign, today unveiled the opening keynote speakers for the inaugural Festival of Marketing Asia (FoM Asia), taking place on 3 September 2026 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur.

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6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference Convenes Top Industry Minds to Rewrite the Playbook for Post-Growth Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry trailblazers, hoteliers, investors, operators, and developers from across the region are set to gather for the 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference (#HMC2026) on June 24, 2026, at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Organised by Hospitality Asia, this prestigious event…

The Economic Times

AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plant

A farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer commission ordered AirAsia to pay Rs 90,750 in compensation for deficiency in service, including ticket fare refund, travel expenses, and mental agony. The airline failed to appear before…

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COSMOBEAUTÉ MALAYSIA & BEAUTYEXPO 2026 RETURNS TO KLCC TO DRIVE B2B EXCELLENCE AND NEW BUSINESS FRONTIERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmobeauté Malaysia & beautyexpo is set to make its grand return to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Now in its 21st edition for Cosmobeauté Malaysia and 24th edition for beautyexpo, the exhibition has grown…

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AICPA and CIMA Launch Rise2040

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA) today launched Rise2040: Shaping the Future of Finance and Accounting, a global initiative designed not simply to anticipate the future of the profession but to actively shape it. Developed through a structured…

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Agoda reveals Top 5 local getaways Malaysian families are searching for this school holiday season

SINGAPORE, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the school holidays around the corner, Malaysian families are looking close to home for their next getaway. Based on Agoda accommodation searches made between 1 and 29 April 2026 for stays between 15 May and 15 June 2026, Kuala Lumpur emerged as the…

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Digital Realty Launches Malaysia Operations to Advance Southeast Asia’s Digital Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, today announced the establishment of its Malaysia platform, marking a key milestone in its Asia Pacific expansion. The company has planned to develop and scale its data center…

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ENERtec Asia 2026 Opens Amid Rising Focus on Energy Infrastructure for AI and Data Centre Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENERtec Asia 2026 opened at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) with its first-ever immersive industry gathering on June 3. The event brings together key stakeholders across Southeast Asia's energy ecosystem amid growing urgency over regional energy security, grid resilience, and the…

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