The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Malaysia leader alarmed by Myanmar's refugee crisis

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says more than 200,000 refugees have fled Myanmar to his country and urgently called for new ways to persuade Myanmar’s ruling generals to resolve the civil conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Tesla to import EVs into Malaysia, set up charging network

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia approved Tesla Inc's application to import battery electric vehicles (EVs) into the Southeast Asian nation, according to the Trade Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2023

Take in the sun on Koh Lipe

With the opening of the Irene Pool Villa Resort in time for summer, vacationers considering a trip to Koh Lipe now have another choice to indulge in a luxurious vacation experience. It is situated in the Tarutao National Marine Park along Malaysia's Andaman Sea border.

Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023

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 · Feb 25, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · Feb 24, 2023

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 · Feb 24, 2023

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 · Feb 24, 2023

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.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

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.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023