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Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth

After premiering at Venice and picking up a swag of awards on the festival circuit, Indonesian political thriller Autobiography began its theatrical run in its home country this month.

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Young boy shipped to different country while playing hide and seek reunited with family

Fahim, a young lad from Bangladesh, was taken 2,000 miles across the Indian Ocean to Malaysia after getting trapped inside a shipping container during a game of hide and seek

Daily Mirror

South eyes more Malaysian visitors

Tourism associations in the South of Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Melaka Chapter of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) to boost tourism between the two countries.

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Malaysia helps poor, raises taxes for rich in 2023 budget

Malaysia will raise development spending and plans new taxes for the wealthy in a smaller budget plan this year, as the new government seeks to balance between spurring economic growth and reining in the budget deficit

The Independent UK

101 Malaysia-bound migrants arrested in Hat Yai

SONGKHLA: A total of 101 illegal migrants from Myanmar en route to Malaysia were arrested after they were found in a truck parked in Hat Yai district early Friday. Two Thai men were also arrested.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian Foreign Minister: We Want to Take Part in Saudi Initiatives

Saudi Arabia is a vital partner for Malaysia, which is looking forward to working closely with the Kingdom in various fields, confirmed Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abd Kadir. Kadir’s remark comes at a time when Kuala Lumpur seeks to expand strategic coordination and defense, technological and industrial cooperation with Riyadh.…

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Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year

Human rights groups have urged Malaysia to investigate conditions at migrant detention centres after the government said 150 foreigners, including seven children, died at the facilities last year.

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Southeast Asia lags in EVs. Can it catch up?

KUALA LUMPUR: For self-confessed tech geek and adrenaline junkie Farhan Abdul Rahim, becoming one of the first Malaysians to own an electric car in 2020 was a no-brainer - but he did not simply stop there.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia's TNB Invests $20 Million In Construction Of EV Charging Stations

TNB, Malaysia's sole energy provider, looks to complete 10 EV charging stations by 2023 via a $20 million investment.

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Changing Thailand: a series (prologue)

Before I start talking economic jargon filled with figures, let me explain Thailand's economic situation in plain language.

Bangkok Post

Govt, BRN achieved roadmap to peace

The most recent dialogue between the government and Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN), which took place in Malaysia on Wednesday, has resulted in an agreement to develop a Joint Comprehensive Plan towards Peace, which is meant to help usher in peace in the South.

Bangkok Post

Model blocked at border because she didn't look like passport photo without make-up

Tatiana Lin, a Ukrainian actress and model based in Taiwan, says she was in Malaysia with her boyfriend when the mix up with border force happened at the airport

Daily Mirror

Al-Issa, High-ranking Malaysian Delegation Discuss Confronting 'Islamophobia'

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa met with a high-ranking Malaysian delegation, headed by the Malaysian Foreign Minister, Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hat Yai hoteliers fret about tourist fee

The Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association has warned that a new tourist fee set to take effect on June 1 will have an adverse impact on tourism, especially cross-border visits from Malaysia.

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Can ASEAN Benefit From the EU’s Green Agriculture Push?

The EU wants to champion “green agriculture” in Southeast Asia. But limited trade relations, regulatory nightmares, and distrust could stymie it.

Bangkok Post

PTTEP, Malaysian partners establish JV

PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) continues to increase its oil and gas production through the exploration of a new source of petroleum in Malaysia in cooperation with two Malaysian firms.

Bangkok Post

Ministry targets top 5 rank for exports in Asia

The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.

Bangkok Post

PTTEP expands footprint in Malaysia

PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) continues to expand its reach as it seeks new sources of petroleum in Malaysia in cooperation with two Malaysian firms.

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Activists decry Malaysian ban on LGBT books

KUALA LUMPUR: Activists in Malaysia have criticised a government decision to ban three books for allegedly promoting “LGBTQ lifestyles”, saying it would further erode gay and transgender rights.

Bangkok Post

13 Myanmar migrants nabbed in Songkhla

SONGKHLA: Thirteen men from Myanmar were arrested by a combined police-military team near the border with Malaysia in Sadao district on Thursday morning.

Manchester Evening News

Netflix MH370: The Plane That Disappeared – release date and everything you need to know

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will be explored in a Netflix docuseries

Bangkok Post

New Thai-Malaysia economic dynamics

Without any diplomatic pleasantries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off bilateral talks last week with his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, by stating clearly that Thai-Malaysian ties have not been progressing very well. The opening remarks drew a big smile from Mr Anwar as a sign of appreciation. It…

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Marini tops final day Malaysia MotoGP test

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Luca Marini of Italy was the fastest rider as the MotoGP pre-season test concluded at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia on Sunday, clocking in ahead of reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Bangkok Post

BGRIM signs Malaysian energy deal

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) plans to supply electricity from renewable sources to TNB Power Generation Malaysia in an effort to support energy security in Asia and assist the Asean Power Grid project.

The Independent UK

Malaysian leader wants tougher ASEAN pressure on Myanmar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a strong call for fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take new measures to pressure the government of military-ruled Myanmar to end what he called “atrocities” against its own people

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