Malaysia
- India
B Nagabhushana Reddy appointed as new high commissioner of India to Malaysia
New Delhi: B Nagabhushana Reddy has been appointed as the next high commissioner of India to Malaysia, the External Affairs Ministry announced on Tuesday. Reddy is a 1993-batch Indian Foreign Services officer.…
- World
China says military flight over waters off Malaysia was ‘routine training’
Beijing: China has said that it has conveyed to Malaysia that a flight of 16 Chinese military planes over hotly contested waters in the South China Sea was a “routine training” and…
- World
Malaysia says 16 Chinese jets threatened its sovereignty
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s air force said Tuesday that 16 Chinese military jets flew in a tactical formation over the South China Sea and nearly infringed on the country’s airspace, calling it a…
- World
Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: Five unique traditions from across the globe
New Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr, which translates to “festival of breaking the fast” is a time of rejoicing with family and friends. It’s a blissful celebration that marks the end of the holy month…
- World
Malaysia imposes travel ban on Pakistan, other countries
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has announced a travel ban for Pakistan and several other Asian countries over rising cases of COVID-19 in the last couple of weeks. Citizens from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka…
- Sports
Malaysia to host Global T20 Canada in June 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Cricket has been chosen to play host to the Global T20 Canada between June-July 2021. The Global T20, owned and managed by Bombay Sports Co. Ltd., is the only…
- World
Malaysia is independent, says minister who earlier termed Beijing ‘big brother’
Beijing: Malaysia is an independent country, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein after facing criticism over his remarks that he view Beijing as a “big brother”. In a statement, Hussein clarified that…
- Offbeat
Thai boy orders cheap iPhone, gets an iPhone shaped table instead
A Thai teen was in for a shock when the “cheap iPhone” he ordered turned out to be a coffee table shaped like an iPhone. Reportedly, this was not a mistake of…
- Bollywood
AR Rahman thanks fans for showering him with wishes on 54th birthday
Mumbai: As the Indian musical maestro AR Rahman rang in his 54th birthday on Wednesday, the music composer received a plethora of wishes from his fans and well-wishers across the world. Thanking…
- World
Malaysia reports 919 more COVID-19 cases
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia reported 919 new COVID-19 infections, the Health Ministry said on Thursday, bringing the national total to 43,791. Health Ministry Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah said at a press briefing that…
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New COVID strain found in Malaysia to be 10 times more infectious
Malaysia: Malaysia has detected a strain of the new corona virus that has been found to be 10 times more infectious as reported by Bloomberg. The number of new cases found in…
- World
Malaysia affirms social media users exempt from license rule
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia made an embarrassing U-turn on Friday after a minister sparked a furor over his announcement that all video production, including those on social media, must be licensed amid a…
- News
TJ: Court allows 62 Malaysians,11 Saudis to walk free on the fine of Rs 7k, 10K
New Delhi: A Delhi court Friday allowed 62 Malaysians and 11 foreigners from Saudi Arabia to walk free on payment of fine of Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000 each respectively, after they…
- World
Malaysia won’t send pilgrims for Haj this year: Minister
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will not be sending pilgrims for this years Haj season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Minister said on Friday. Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said the decision was made…
- World
Malaysia turns back boat with 200 Rohingyas over virus fears
KUALA KUMPUR: Malaysia has denied entry to a boat carrying about 200 Rohingya due to coronavirus fears, the air force said, after news emerged this week that scores died on another crowded…
