The Latest Breaking News from KUALA LUMPUR

Refugees risk exploitation, abuse in Malaysia food industry

Malaysian law does not recognise refugees so many are forced to work informally to support themselves.

Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022

Malaysia foreign minister meets counterpart from Myanmar shadow govt

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow administration outlawed by the ruling military junta, in the group's first open engagement with a Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022

China not to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup due to surging COVID-19 cases

KUALA LUMPUR: China will not host the AFC Asian Cup final round next year in view of the surging COVID-19 cases in the country, the continent's football governing body said on Saturday.

The Times of India · May 14, 2022

Norwegian diver found safe off Malaysia, search for 3 others continues

KUALA LUMPUR: A Norwegian woman who disappeared while diving off Malaysia's southeastern coast was found safe on Thursday, maritime officials said, as a search continued for three other missing people.

Bangkok Post · Apr 7, 2022

Ramadan truce agreed in South

KUALA LUMPUR: The Thai government and southern separatist insurgents agreed on Friday to a truce during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, in what they hope could lead to a more lasting solution.

Bangkok Post · Apr 1, 2022

Glow-in-the-dark badminton entices Malaysian players back onto court

KUALA LUMPUR: With neon lights on the floor and walls, pulsing electronic beats, and a glowing red shuttlecock bouncing back and forth, this Malaysian badminton court evokes a sci-fi movie set.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022

Malaysian PM leans toward early vote

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says he will dissolve parliament once he is confident of his party’s victory in the next general election.

Bangkok Post · Mar 19, 2022

Malaysia: RCEP regional trade pact comes into force

KUALA LUMPUR: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement has entered into force in Malaysia from Friday, Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2022

Malaysia could spend $6.7bn in oil subsidies in 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's petroleum subsidies bill could more than double to 28 billion ringgit (US$6.7 billion) this year if crude oil prices remain at elevated levels following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the finance minister said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2022

Malaysia opens borders to overseas travellers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will allow quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated travellers from April 1, ending almost two years of stringent border controls introduced to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2022