Malaysia monitoring security in Qatar after missile strike, Malaysians advised to stay vigilant

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the security situation in Qatar, and is prepared to take appropriate measures, if necessary. To date, no Malaysian has been affected. “The safety and well-being of Malaysian...

Malaysia’s Khazanah names Granite Asia, AppWorks among first VC partners to boost startup ecosystem

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional has named Singapore-based Granite Asia and Taiwan’s AppWorks among the first five venture capital (VC) firms selected under two strategic programmes aimed at transforming Malaysia...

Malaysia's leading index continues to grow by 0.5 pct in April

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's leading index for April maintained its positive annual growth at a rate of 0.5 percent, registering 113.6 points compared to 113 points in the same month of the previous year, official data showed...

Malaysia's May 2025 inflation at 1.2%, lowest in 51 months - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement...

Malaysia’s men’s doubles coach Herry sets Japan or China Open title as next target

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — National men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi remains hungry for success, challenging his players to win either the Japan Open or China Open title next month. Herry said preparations for both tournaments — the...

Malaysian teen wins roller freestyle world title, earns PM’s praise

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commended 13-year-old Muhammad Iftikhar Firas Farid for his historic victory at the Roller Freestyle Park Junior World Championship in France. The young athlete, a student at Sekolah Menengah...

Malaysia’s May CPI rises 1.2% y/y, less than forecast

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.2 per cent in May from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday. The rise was less than the 1.4 per cent increase forecast in a Reuters poll. The index had risen 1.4 per cent in...

Malaysia Inflation Eases To 51-Month Low

Malaysia's consumer price inflation softened in May to the lowest level in more than four years, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Tuesday. The consumer price index, or CPI, climbed 1.2 percent annually in May, slower than the 1.4...

Malaysia’s Metadata Controversy: Surveillance in the Guise of Statistics

The Malaysian government's directive to collect mobile phone metadata from telecom providers has sparked much unease. It should implement stronger safeguards to demonstrate accountability. Malaysia’s recent directive to collect detailed phone...

Malaysia’s Jelawang Capital names first five GPs for FoF programmes

Jelawang Capital, the fund-of-funds subsidiary of Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, has committed capital to the first five general partners (GPs). Its Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP), which is designed to support Malaysian fund...

Malaysia’s evacuation aid shows ASEAN solidarity, says SG FM

JOHOR BAHRU: Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan has commended Malaysia for its crucial role in evacuating a Singaporean national from Iran, calling it a testament to ASEAN solidarity. In a letter to Malaysian Foreign...

Malaysia, Uzbekistan boost economic ties in trade, energy, and tourism

TASHKENT: Malaysia and Uzbekistan have pledged to deepen economic and trade collaboration following high-level talks between Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The meeting, held on Monday,...

AirAsia X launches direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent

AirAsia X expands in Central Asia with a new Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent route, boosting regional tourism, business, and connectivity opportunities. SEPANG, MALAYSIA – AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its growing presence in Central Asia with the announcement...

Dorsett Kuala Lumpur partners with TA Network to enhance operations

Trip Affiliates Network joins forces with Dorsett Kuala Lumpur to deliver advanced travel tech integration and elevate digital guest experiences. Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network) announced a strategic alliance with Dorsett Kuala Lumpur, a...

Malaysia’s petrol subsidy cuts, Australian woman’s death: 7 Asia highlights

Malaysia bolsters energy collaboration

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia's national oil and gas company PETRONAS has partnered with the UK-headquartered Energy Institute (EI) to develop a series of professional and leadership programmes to nurture the next generation of energy leaders....

Malaysia signs economic partnership deal with EFTA

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway,...

Malaysia ends anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled steel from Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) on June 21 announced the final decision of its administrative review of anti-dumping duties imposed on cold-rolled or non-alloy steel products with a width of...

Malaysia Sets Sights on Foreign Films to Boost Employment and Attract Tourists

The exciting new TV series “Lord of the Flies,” produced by Sony Pictures and the BBC, marks another high-profile project under the Film in Malaysia Incentive, as shared by Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, the CEO of the National Film Development...

Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce appoints Auditor-General

Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce appoints Auditor-General Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Datuk Dexter Lau accompanied by Vice Presidents Jacky Chin and Lau Jiin Woei, presenting the...