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UN Aviation Agency Finds Russia Responsible For 2014 Downing Of Airliner Over Ukraine

The UN aviation agency blamed Russia Monday for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people.

International Business Times

GPU imports to Malaysia surge by 3,400% in 2025, raising alarm amid smuggling investigations

The country is becoming an AI hardware hotspot as GPU imports hit $6.45 billion in just four months

Tom’s Hardware

Journey through the rainforest in luxury on Malaysia’s last remaining sleeper train

J.R. Patterson takes us on a luxurious rail journey from Singapore, through Taman Negara National Park and on to the colonial outposts of Penang.

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Scion of hospitality conglomerate Genting Group sees potential in wellness-based co-living spaces

Lim Keong Wee hails from the Genting Group family, Malaysia's biggest casino operator. Yet he's trying to carve a different path in the hospitality business.

Fortune

Nearing 100, Malaysian Ex-PM Mahathir Blasts 'Old World' Trump

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is giving President Donald Trump three months before his fellow Americans force him to rethink his stringent global tariff strategy, accusing the US leader of "living in an old world".

International Business Times

India-Pakistan conflict disrupts UK air passengers with delays and diversions

Exclusive: Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow diverted to Doha to refuel

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia searches for a U.S. trade deal, but the damage from Trump’s tariffs is already done

On Monday, Malaysia became the latest country in the trade-reliant region to warn that growth may be slower this year.

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How Trump is prompting China to change its relationship with the world

China has spent much of the past two months shoring up friendships both near and far. Two rounds of ministerial meetings with regional rivals Japan and South Korea took place in Tokyo and Seoul at the end of March.

The Conversation

Xi’s jaunt through Southeast Asia serves as ‘a reassurance and a warning’ to trading partners as the region gets pulled between the U.S. and China

On Monday, after Xi’s visit, Beijing warned countries against signing trade deals with the U.S. “at the expense of China’s interest.”

Fortune

The U.S. slaps even more tariffs on Southeast Asia, as solar panels get antidumping duties that go as high as 3,521%

The U.S. announced tariffs on Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand on Monday, capping a yearlong trade probe initiated under the Biden administration.

Fortune

Southeast Asia's Muslim market comes of age—and authenticity is in

From banking to fashion, local businesses are targeting a growing middle-class consumer base keen to buy 'halal'.

Fortune

China’s leader concludes visit to Cambodia at the end of a 3-nation Southeast Asia tour

Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a two-day state visit to Cambodia, capping a three-nation tour that included stops in Vietnam and Malaysia at a time when all three Southeast Asian countries are facing economic challenges from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals

The Independent UK

Malaysia aspires to provide the backbone of the global AI boom. Will the bet pay off?

Malaysia's Johor once grew black pepper, rubber and oil palm. Now it's focused on a new kind of cash crop: data to feed AI's voracious appetite.

Fortune

Massive 366% chip shipment surge to Malaysia amid increased Nvidia AI GPU smuggling curbs, ahead of looming sectoral tariffs

Following U.S. restrictions on advanced GPU exports to China, Taiwan's shipments of computing systems and components to Malaysia have surged dramatically, raising questions about whether Malaysia is emerging as a new hub for AI data centers or a transshipment point for circumventing U.S. export controls.

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The Independent UK

Myanmar's military leader is in Thailand for talks on earthquake relief

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, have visited the Thai capital for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on efforts to restore peace in war-torn Myanmar

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

Xi promises greater access to Chinese market for Malaysia, Vietnam on Southeast Asia tour

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised Malaysia and Vietnam greater access to Chinese markets as he tours Southeast Asia this week

International Business Times

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".

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Al Jazeera

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.

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Slack Demand

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Tuesday closed down -245 (-2.97%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -183 (-3.06%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled moderately lower and added to Monday's losses on signs of weak cocoa demand. Malaysia reported a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa...

Barchart

Signs of Weak Demand Are Weighing on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is down -232 (-2.81%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -161 (-2.70%). Cocoa prices today are moderately lower and added to Monday's losses on signs of weak cocoa demand. Malaysia reported a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa processing...

The Independent UK

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.”

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Demand Concerns

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Monday closed down -264 (-3.10%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -237 (-3.82%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday on signs of weak cocoa demand. Malaysia reported Monday a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa processing to 84.192 MT, and Brazil...

Barchart

Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is down -265 (-3.11%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -237 (-3.82%). Cocoa prices today are falling on signs of weak cocoa demand. Today, Malaysia reported a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa processing to 84.192 MT, and Brazil...

Fortune

Chinese President Xi Jinping kick-starts his 3-nation Southeast Asia tour as Trump flip-flops on tariffs

Xi arrived in Vietnam on Monday, and will visit Malaysia and Cambodia later this week. His visit comes just days after Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs.

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