Fire Destroys Most of Coastal Village in Malaysia
A community of stilt homes on the island of Borneo was reduced to ash in an overnight blaze.
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About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
Trawler set off from Bangladesh and reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowdingAbout 250 people are missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to the UN’s ref…
Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.
Malaysia Says Iran Will Allow Its Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
The reprieve would ease disruptions in Malaysia’s energy supply, but the prime minister has vowed to make preparations for a more volatile future.
PM Modi Engaged In High-Level Conversations With Oman, Malaysia, France, Jordan And Qatari Leaders Amid West Asia Crisis: Condemns Energy Attacks, Backs Hormuz Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a series of high-level telephone conversations with five world leaders on Thursday, 19 March 2026, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that these discussions focused on the volatile regional situation, with the Prime Minister emphasising the urgent need for dialogue and diplomacy to achieve de-escalation
BrahMos Goes Global: Ops Sindoor Combat-Tested Missile Draws New Buyers From Asia To Latin America
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands out as a lethal, high-speed, precision stand-off weapon, deployable from ground, sea, or air platforms.This two-stage missile ignites with a solid-fuel booster that detaches post-launch, handing over to a liquid-fuelled ramjet engine that hurtles it towards Mach 3 speeds. Its "fire and forget" guidance ensures autonomy after launch, while
Map: 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the South China Sea
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
A Shift in Chinese Taste for Durian Throws Malaysian Farmers Into Turmoil
Malaysian durian farmers saw immense profits over the last decade as China snapped up their produce. But tastes have shifted.
No Double Standards And No Compromise On Terrorism Says Prime Minister Modi
India and Malaysia elevated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday through a summit in Kuala Lumpur between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim. The leaders announced agreements spanning security, semiconductors, digital payments, health, disaster management, combating corruption, audio-visual co-production, technical and vocational
PM Modi And PM Anwar Push To Fast-Track AITIGA Review As India-Malaysia Partnership Deepens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim used a joint press conference to reaffirm their commitment to an expanded and mutually beneficial economic partnership, centred on the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).They emphasised that the review should be completed at the earliest opportunity and highlighted the importance of friendly