The Palestinians, who were evacuated in August, requested to return home during the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Malaysia has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some exports of flat-rolled iron products or non-alloy steel from China, India, Japan and South Korea, the trade ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has turned its focus to attracting young travellers this year in its bid to woo more tourists from mainland China, which remains among the country’s largest sources of foreign tourists. This comes as the Southeast Asian nation missed its ambitious target in 2024 of drawing 5 million Chinese tourists to its shores.

As Malaysia exits an era of political turmoil, its fifth prime minister in the last six years is pushing to transform the country into a tech hub.

A 54-year-old Chinese national has been arrested by police for trying to steal the credit card of an Australian passenger during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang today. Barat Daya police chief Sazalee Adam said the 44-year-old Australian tourist had lodged a police report as soon as the plane touched down at Bayan Lepas airport.

(250119) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy themselves during a parade with fish-shaped lanterns in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 18, 2025. Celebrations and cultural activities are being held around the globe to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

China’s Shi Yuqi captured the Malaysia Open men’s singles crown after a dominant 21-8, 21-15 victory over Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in Kuala

Ishiba's visit to Malaysia marks his first overseas trip since he took office, in October, except for a tour to South America to attend international conferences in November. The Japanese government views Malaysia, this year's ASEAN chair, as key to diplomacy with Global South developing and emerging countries.

Malaysia's benchmark stock index pulled ahead by a slim margin at midday as investors anticipate the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House.

Malaysia's government is set to consider ways of advancing the stalled Kuala Lumpur - Singapore high-speed project during cabinet sessions planned for the next few weeks.

The intricate dioramas in the 'Bringing Happiness To Life' collection not only capture the essence of ancient Chinese New Year traditions, but also chart their evolution, culminating in the vibrant celebrations of modern-day Malaysia.

The majority of Asean member countries should adopt a common time zone of GMT+8 as this would further integrate Asean as a compelling economic bloc,