Malaysia says tankers in July 19 collision anchored in its waters
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30, 2024, Reuters. Two large oil tankers that collided and caught fire…
Malaysia
Malaysia is an economy of 31 million people and is one of the 12 founding APEC members. In 1989 Malaysia’s real GDP stood at USD 75 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 4,200. By 2016, its GDP more than quadrupled at 344 billion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 11,000.
Vietnam speeding up South China Sea island-building pace, US researchers say
WASHINGTON, Jun 7, 2024, Reuters. Vietnam has been increasing its dredging and landfill work in…
Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as 17th King of Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31, 2024, Bernama. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim of Johor was sworn in…
Malaysia PM aims to rebuild trust with major cabinet reshuffle
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12, 2023, Reuters. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made major changes to…
AirAsia to increase in services between China, India and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27, 2023, Xinhua. Malaysia-based low-cost airline AirAsia announced Monday a significant increase…
Philippines woos neighbours to craft code on South China Sea
MANILA, Nov 20, 2023, Reuters. The Philippines has approached neighbours such as Malaysia and Vietnam…
Malaysia open to talks with Beijing over dispute in South China Sea: PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 3, 2023, Reuters. Malaysia is prepared to negotiate with China over a…
US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters
PUERTO PRINCESA, Nov 22, 2022, AFP. US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel today to…
Malaysia’s Melaka flood evacuees up to 250
MELAKA, Oct 28, 2022, Malay Mail. The number of people evacuated to relief centres (PPS)…
Civil groups criticise Penang island council over local draft plan
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27, 2022, Malay Mail. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and the…
Malaysia’s Prisons Dept rejects Najib request to attend Parliament sessions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4, 2022, ST. Malaysia’s Prisons Department has rejected a request by former…
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib seeks royal pardon
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 5, 2022, Reuters. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has applied for…