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Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands

A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps.

Travel News

Low-cost airline to relaunch flights from Europe to Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.

China

China court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to MH370 families

Flight MH370 vanished on 8 March 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people aboard, including 227 passengers — most of them Chinese — and 12 crew members.

Travel News

This cruise aims to make sailing easier for Muslim travellers

The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages.

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Malaysia

Religious leaders urged to action for peace at Kuala Lumpur summit

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim urges religious leaders to embrace peace and morality amid declining trust. The summit in Kuala Lumpur focuses on global unity.

Cambodia

Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as clashes ease

The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but it was quickly tested as Thailand and Cambodia continued to accuse each other of violating the truce agreements.

World News

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, Malaysia PM says

The deal on Monday ended the five-day deadly border clashes, after increasing international pressure to bring the fighting to a halt.

Economy

Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia

China is seeking to position itself as a pillar of stability as US President Donald Trump continues to spook investors with tariff plans.

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Gas pipeline fire near Kuala Lumpur injures more than 100

Dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out in Puchong, near Malaysia's capital, when a gas pipeline burst, sending flames spreading to homes.

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Thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam

Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak wins appeal for house arrest bid

The Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favour of Razak’s request to have his case for house arrest reviewed, citing a letter from a Pahang state palace official.

Destinations

Borneo’s Sarawak boasts unspoilt jungles, rivers and beaches

Eco-tourism initiatives and cultural heritage take centre stage as Sarawak sees a surge in tourism

Culture news

The 1975 sued for €2.2million by Malaysian festival over LGBTQ protest

The festival organisers have filed a suit, citing that the band’s infamous same-sex kiss led the festival to be forced to shut down last summer.

Nature

What is animal diplomacy and which countries use it?

In the latest example of animal diplomacy, Malaysia plans to give orangutans to trading partners including the EU, India and China.

Malaysia

Euroviews. The litigation funding industry is abusing the global legal system

Malaysia’s experience of the Sulu case allowed us to see up close the violation and damage that resulted from the funding of vexatious claims, Azalina Othman Said writes.

Malaysia

Euroviews. Western nations could derail COP28 by usurping Loss and Damage Fund

Loss and damage might end up in the dustbin of failed climate efforts — and with it, any hope of the support much of the world needs to contend with climate change and keep our planet within 1.5 degrees, Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad writes.