KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to bar users under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms starting next year, joining a growing list of countries tightening regulations to protect children online. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday that the government is reviewing age-restriction measures used in Australia and other nations. He cited concerns […]
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Rohingya boat capsizes near Malaysia, 11 dead, dozens missing
LANGKAWI, Malaysia – At least 11 people have died after a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s Rohingya community capsized near the Thailand-Malaysia border, Malaysian authorities reported on Monday. Approximately 70 people were believed to be on board the vessel. The status of another boat carrying 230 passengers remains unclear, though 13 survivors, mostly Rohingya, have […]
Hundreds missing after migrant boat sinks near Thailand-Malaysia border
KUALA LUMPUR – Hundreds of people were reported missing on Sunday after a boat carrying migrants sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, Malaysian maritime authorities said. Ten survivors and one body have been recovered so far. According to First Admiral Romli Mustafa, director of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for Kedah and Perlis, the vessel […]
Malaysia launches ‘Investor Pass’ golden visa for global entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has introduced the Investor Pass, a new golden visa that allows international businesspeople to reside in Malaysia for up to one year, aiming to attract global investors and entrepreneurs to the country’s growing economy. The pass offers a streamlined application process with approval in just five […]
Modi skipped summit due to worries Trump would mention Pakistan: report
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stayed away from a regional leaders summit in Malaysia to avoid meeting US President Donald Trump and having a possible discussion about Pakistan, Bloomberg reported, quoting people familiar with the matter. The Indian prime minister was initially supposed to attend the meeting in person. However, he changed his plans at […]
FIFA announces ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asian nations
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a new football tournament for Southeast Asian nations on Sunday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia. Southeast Asia already stages the ASEAN Championship, a biennial regional competition, with Vietnam winning the most recent edition in January. But Infantino said the new tournament will be held during […]
Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – United States President Donald Trump co-signed a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during his first stop in Malaysia on his Asia tour, marking a major diplomatic step toward ending months of deadly border conflict. The deal, signed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Trump, and Malaysian […]
US-China trade talks in Kuala Lumpur raise hopes for breakthrough
KUALA LUMPUR – Hopes for easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies grew on Sunday as the United States and China held the second day of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur, setting the stage for a potentially “productive meeting” between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this week. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer […]
Trump promotes peace at ASEAN summit, hails Pakistan’s leadership
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to global peace on Sunday, saying he preferred resolving conflicts through diplomacy and trade rather than war. Speaking in Kuala Lumpur at the ASEAN summit, Trump claimed to have helped end eight wars during his presidency, crediting dialogue and economic cooperation for his success. During the visit, Trump […]
East Timor joins ASEAN as 11th member after 14-year wait
East Timor has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member, marking a major milestone in the young nation’s diplomatic journey after 14 years of campaigning. The announcement came during a summit in Kuala Lumpur, where Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao joined other ASEAN leaders for a signing ceremony and traditional […]