Malaysia detains Cambodian opposition leader Mu Sochua
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7, 2019, Reuters. Malaysian authorities have detained an official of a banned…
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.
China-based SE Asian tsunami warning hub now in full operation
BEIJING, Nov 6, 2019, China Daily. With the full operation of an advisory center authorized…
Malaysia’s PKR president Anwar Ibrahim thanks PM Mahathir Mohamad, all for support to be next PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6, 2019, Malay Mail. PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim thanked those…
Explore joint fund to accelerate growth of small and medium enterprises in ASEAN: Malaysia’s minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5, 2019, Bernama. Asean countries should explore opportunities to enhance cooperation by…
[Analytics] ASEAN wildlife under threat from illegal hunting
Illegal hunting poses a greater threat to ASEAN’s wildlife than earlier thought according to a…
Australia’s European roots will give way to Asian influence: Malaysian PM
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2019, The Sydney Morning Herald. Asian immigration is transforming Australia and the…
[Analytics] Black magic in Indonesia
Police in Tangerang, a city in the province of Banten, in Indonesia recently arrested a…
Amid fears of possible boycott by India, Malaysia’s palm oil exports up
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4, 2019, Malay Mail. Malaysia’s palm oil exports have increased by 19.7…
1,000 fishermen go on strike in protest against proposed project to create three man-made islands in Malaysia
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4, 2019, Malay Mail. One thousand fishermen in Penang went on a…
Vietnam ranks high in military strength
HANOI, Nov 2, 2019, VN Express. Vietnam has the 23rd most powerful military in the…
PM hints Dhaka’s readiness to host next D-8 summit in 2020
DHAKA, Nov 2, 2019, The Bangladesh Today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today hinted Dhaka’s readiness…
Malaysia’s PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hints next book could be on his secrets to longevity
BANGKOK, Nov 2, 2019, Malay Mail. The world’s oldest prime minister at 94 may soon…