The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

‘Cats Of Penang’ Shows What Can Happen When Cat Lovers Organize Around One Goal

In Penang, Malaysia, cats are part of the everyday landscape. They wander through neighborhoods, rest near apartment buildings, wait around food stalls, and often become familiar faces to the people living nearby. Many of these cats are cared for by residents who feed them, watch over them, and try to…

Bored Panda · Jun 25

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…

The Times of India · Jun 25

Maybank Singapore CEO Alvin Lee looks to tap the silver economy and cross-border flows to grow his business

Singapore now contributes 20% of Maybank’s annual revenue, but its country CEO Alvin Lee hopes to lift that number to 30% by 2030.

Fortune · Jun 25

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."

AAP · Jun 22

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including $15 billion free-meal drive, document shows

Indonesia's progress on AI has been slow when compared with Singapore ‌and Malaysia. They ⁠are pushing ⁠to establish themselves as development hubs, securing billions of dollars from global tech firms that are seeking to build critical infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud and AI services.

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Malaysia to boost shrimp output, replace banned Thai imports

Malaysia plans to increase shrimp production to replace Thai imports as talks on marine product sanitation issues remain stalled.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

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.

AAP · Jun 22

Abhay-Velavan pair clinches third successive Asian doubles squash title

India's top-seeded Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar clinched their third consecutive Asian Doubles Squash Championship men's doubles title in Malaysia. They triumphed over Pakistan's second seeds in a thrilling final, coming back from a game down. Veteran Joshna Chinappa also contributed to India's medal haul, securing bronze in both women's…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

Pangkor Laut Resort, the Private Island Getaway with Truly Breathtaking Beaches and a Luxuriously Indulgent 5* Spa

Pangkor Laut Resort, situated on a small island off the west coast of Malaysia, is redefining luxury travel in South East Asia.

Marie Claire · Jun 20

2 Khalistani operatives involved in targeting rail corridor in Punjab deported from Malaysia, arrested

Punjab Police have arrested two wanted operatives of the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force. The duo was deported from Malaysia and apprehended at Delhi airport. They were allegedly involved in a terror module targeting railway infrastructure in Punjab. The arrested individuals are accused of channeling funds for terrorist activities. Investigations are…

The Economic Times · Jun 19