Malaysia strengthens position as preferred international football destination

MALAYSIA has reinforced its status as a preferred destination for international football events following the successful “Stars of Uruguay 2025 - Global Football Friendly” at Hang Jebat Stadium. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture confirmed...

Malaysian takaful industry’s CAGR tops 10% over past decade, more than double that of conventional sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s takaful industry has notched a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 10% over the past decade, more than double the 3% to 5% expansion seen in conventional life and general insurance, said Malaysian Takaful...

Malaysia not invited to Gaza peace summit due to conditional support stance

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was excluded from the Gaza peace plan summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt due to its position of conditional support for the initiative. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan explained that Malaysia was viewed as offering...

Malaysia and Cambodia to boost cooperation in education, investment and digital economy

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Cambodia have agreed to enhance cooperation in areas directly benefiting their people, including trade and investment, manpower, education, agriculture, digital economy and tourism. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad...

Malaysia ties with US at 12th spot in global passport ranking 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has tied with the United States for 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025. Both countries offer visa-free access to 180 destinations worldwide out of 227 total destinations. Singapore leads the index with access to...

Trump to attend Cambodia-Thailand peace deal signing in Malaysia

President Donald Trump is slated to attend a ceremony in Malaysia to formalize a peace deal he developed for Cambodia and Thailand.Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced Tuesday that Trump is “looking forward” to attending the...

AFC Asian Cup 2027: Malaysia thrash Laos 5-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia had to sweat in the first half, but Harimau Malaya roared back from a goal down to thrash a sorry Laos side 5-1 in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 third-round qualifier at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Oct 14)....

India-Pakistan players shake hands before hockey match in Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia

Handshakes took place between India and Pakistan players as they took to the field for their Sultan of Johor hockey clash in Malaysia on Sunday. This comes after India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams did not shake hands with their Pakistani...

Bursa Malaysia ends lower on late selling

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close lower yesterday, weighed down by late selling in selected heavyweight counters as investors turned cautious amid a regional downtrend. At 5pm, the FBM KLCI slipped 3.73 points, or 0.23%,...

How Malaysia Is Building ASEAN’s Biopharma and MedTech Future

IN the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian novelist Arundhati Roy referred to the pandemic as a portal. She searingly illustrated the inequalities of business as usual in India and presented a vision to imagine the world anew. The...

Breaking from Asia Cup pattern, handshakes & high-fives at India-Pakistan hockey match in Malaysia

New Delhi: Indian and Pakistani players Tuesday exchanged handshakes and high-fives ahead of the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament. The under-21 teams played each other in the third group-stage match of the tournament at the Taman Daya Hockey...

Malaysia Beat Laos 5-1 In Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia beat Laos 5-1 in their Group F Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here, tonight. Half-time: Malaysia 0-1 Laos Malaysia: Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim (58th), Romel Morales...

Taiwan’s Synology views Malaysia as key growth market in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Synology Inc, a Taiwanese network-attached storage specialist, has positioned Malaysia as a key market in Southeast Asia, driven by rising demand from both the private and government sectors amid the nation’s digital transformation...

Boards key to Malaysia’s governance reform: ICDM

PETALING JAYA: Budget 2026’s emphasis on governance reform and institutional integrity signals the government’s strong commitment to strengthening fiscal management, enforcement and transparency, said Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia...

Influenza Hits Malaysian Students, Prompting School Closures

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said. "We already have extensive experience in...

IMF Maintains Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. According to its Oct 2025 World...

After 'handshake' fiasco in cricket, India-Pakistan hockey players high-five each other in Malaysia | Watch video

The hockey players of India and Pakistan were spotted greeting each other before and after their match in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025. The hockey teams of India and Pakistan locked horns with each other in the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in...

Business : IMF Maintains Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast At 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. According to its Oct 2025 World...

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening ASEAN Energy Transition – Petra

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), today chaired the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) Preparatory Meeting for the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy...

Malaysia Offers to Join UN Peacekeeping Forces in Gaza

Tue 14 Oct 2025 | 03:39 PM Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced his country’s readiness to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations in the Gaza Strip, marking a significant step in Malaysia’s ongoing support for...