Malaysia
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Powerful 7.4 quake jolts Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Jakarta: A powerful 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a warning from a US monitoring agency about the possibility of “hazardous tsunami waves”…
- World
Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centres
Bangkok: Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centres. Several Southeast Asian nations are…
- World
PM Modi meets Indian origin Malaysian leaders, lauds role in bilateral ties
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, February 8, met with Malaysia’s Indian-origin Ministers, Members of Parliament and Senators in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated their active role in strengthening the bilateral…
- India
Prime Minister Modi to begin two-day Malaysia visit today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, February 7, marking a significant step in deepening India–Malaysia relations. The visit, at the invitation…
- Technology
Indonesia lets Elon Musk’s Grok back online under tight supervision
Jakarta: Indonesia allowed Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok to resume operations in the country on a conditional basis and under strict supervision, weeks after banning it for explicit sexual content. Musk’s…
- World
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over sexually explicit AI images
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually…
- Entertainment
I gave up cinema to stand with fans who gave me ‘Kottai’: Vijay
Hyderabad: At the much-awaited audio launch event of his movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ in Malaysia, actor-politician Vijay has said he decided to “give up cinema” to “stand up” for his fans who offered…
- World
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years in corruption trial
Putrajaya: Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a hefty 13.5 billion ringgit (USD 2.8 billion) in fines after being convicted Friday in his biggest corruption…
- World
After Australia, Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026, joining Australia and a growing number of countries pushing tighter digital age limits for children. Communications…
- India
ISI-backed grenade attack module unearthed, 10 held: Punjab Police
Chandigarh: The Punjab Police on Thursday unearthed a grenade attack module backed by Pakistan’s spy agency ISI and arrested 10 people. The accused were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers to carry out…
- World
Death toll hits 27 after Rohingya migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia-Thailand
Kuala Lumpur: The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar rose to 27 on Tuesday, after rescuers in Thailand and Malaysia recovered more bodies at sea. The Malaysian…
- Telangana
Malaysia: Telangana man who was cheated over work visa goes missing
Hyderabad: A man from Telangana who went to Malaysia in May 2025 has gone missing. His wife has sought assistance from state government to repatriate him. The missing has been was identified…
- World
Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end deadly border dispute
Bangkok: Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities, a spokesperson for the Thai prime minister’s office said on Sunday. This comes following pressure from U.S. President…
- Telangana
Telangana union leader to join int’l conference on migrant workers in Malaysia
Hyderabad: Saindla Raji Reddy, Telangana state general secretary of the Pravasi Mitra Labour Union and a native of Jagtial district, is set to represent India at a key international conference on labour…
- Middle East
Saudi Haj Minister gets ‘Hijrah Personality of the Year’ title
Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, was awarded the 2025 International Tokoh Ma’al Hijrah title in Malaysia on Friday, June 27, in recognition of the Kingdom’s…