Malaysia's anti-graft agency vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds
World 15:27 06/05/2026KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's anti-graft agency vowed on Wednesday to recover more high-value artwork linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal after putting four recently retrieved works on display at its headquarters.
Australia's AirTrunk to invest $3 billion in two new Malaysian data centers
World 11:12 30/04/2026SYDNEY - Australia's AirTrunk said on Thursday it will invest $3 billion to build two hyperscale data centers in Malaysia, doubling its existing business in the country.
Fire in Malaysia's Sabah destroys 200 homes, hundreds displaced
World 13:32 19/04/2026KUALA LUMPUR -- Hundreds of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 200 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Sunday, state news agency Bernama reported.
Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search
World 15:53 08/03/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Sunday urged the Malaysian government to extend a contract it signed with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to continue a search for the aircraft that disappeared 12 years ago.
Malaysia anti-graft agency probing government deal with chip firm Arm Holdings
World 17:02 05/03/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Wednesday that it is investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving a 1.1 billion ringgit ($279 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip firm Arm Holdings.
Malaysia's economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years in 2025, exceeding expectations
World 16:49 13/02/2026KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's economy expanded at its fastest pace in three years in 2025, surpassing expectations as strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue this year, the central bank said on Friday.
India's Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
World 12:29 08/02/2026KUALA LUMPUR - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields.
Malaysia seizes $129.9 million in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
World 12:29 01/02/2026SINGAPORE -- Two tankers suspected of illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers were detained and more than 512 million ringgit ($129.9 million) worth of crude oil seized 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, Penang last week, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said on Saturday.
Malaysia’s Sabah travel firms eye Vietnamese market
Ho Chi Minh City 16:39 13/01/2026A delegation of 18 travel companies from Malaysia’s Sabah state arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to explore cooperation opportunities and introduce new tourism products to Vietnamese travelers.
Malaysia suspends access to Musk's Grok AI: regulator
World 14:54 12/01/2026Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday.
Malaysia accepts AFC decision to forfeit match to Vietnam: Indonesia media
Vietnam News 16:38 23/12/2025The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has officially conceded to the penalty of forfeiting the match to Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, following a controversy over naturalized players, according to Indonesian media sources.
Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume
World 15:14 03/12/2025The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared.
