Kuala Lumpur: News
21 Mar 2024
PeruWhy Asia's top grinder is struggling to source cocoa beans
The world is facing a third straight year of cocoa supply shortage, brought about by subpar harvests in key growing regions.
07 Oct 2023
CanadaAmid tensions with Canada, India plans tough diplomatic action: Report
India is reportedly planning to take tougher diplomatic decisions as it has asked Canada to recall over two dozen diplomats from its mission in New Delhi.
22 Jul 2023
CelebrityMatty Healy's Malaysian concert canceled over onstage kiss
British pop band The 1975's frontman Matty Healy has once again sparked controversy, this time for kissing his male bandmate onstage during a concert in Malaysia.
16 Dec 2022
Malaysia9 die in landslide near Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, 51 missing
Nine people lost their lives, and several individuals are still missing after a campsite was struck by a landslide in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur.
13 Sep 2022
Malaysia5 unique hotels in Malaysia that you must visit
One of the most diverse countries in the world, Malaysia is popularly known for its colonial architecture, stunning beaches and islands, lush green jungles, colorful festivals, and tropical climate.
24 Feb 2020
MalaysiaMalaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad resigns amid talks of new coalition
In a shocking move, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad (94), resigned on Monday.
10 Dec 2019
MalaysiaFive lesser-known hidden gems of Malaysia you should visit
Offering a delightful mix of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and adventure, Malaysia counts among one of the most-visited countries in Asia.
18 Nov 2019
DubaiThe most beautiful skyscrapers in the world
By definition, a skyscraper is a building that exceeds the height of at least 100 meters or 330 ft. But we're not talking of skyrocketing heights today. Being tall doesn't translate to looking stylish.
10 Sep 2019
LifestyleLove street food? Head to these five cities
There's no better feeling than standing by a narrow lane, jam-packed with people and vehicles (with that unending honking), and savoring some of the best foods that the world has to offer.
08 Aug 2019
LondonFive twin cities around the world, you should visit
You might have heard of the term 'twin cities' or 'sister cities' quite often, but what exactly are they?
05 Feb 2019
FacebookRussian couple performs dangerous stunts with their baby, arrested
A Russian couple was detained in Malaysia on Monday after a video surfaced on social media showing them perform dangerous stunts with their infant.
24 Jan 2019
MalaysiaSultan of Pahang elected as Malaysia's 16th king
Sultan Abdullah, the hereditary ruler of central Malaysian state of Pahang, was today elected as the 16th king of Malaysia.
26 Nov 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)2022 Commonwealth Games could see inclusion of Women's T20 cricket
A new move is being planned for Women's T20 cricket.
20 Sep 2018
Mumbai#TravelBytes: IRCTC offers 9 nights/10 days 'Best of Asia' package
If you are a planner, here's some news for you.
10 Jun 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Asia Cup T20 final: Bangladesh women's team defeat India
Bangladesh women's team stunned India in the final of the Asia Cup T20 in Kuala Lumpur.
31 May 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi meets newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in his office at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital.
29 May 2018
Indian OceanOcean Infinity's search for Malaysia Airlines MH370 formally ends today
The underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has come to an end today, finding no trace of the aircraft but Australian Government is hopeful that one day it will be located.
10 May 2018
MalaysiaMalaysia: At 92, Mahathir Mohamad is world's oldest elected leader
92-year-old Mahathir Mohamad will sworn in as Malaysian Prime Minister at 5 PM, on Thursday, making him the oldest elected leader of the world.
09 May 2018
MalaysiaMalaysia polls: Scandal-hit PM Najib Razak faces ex-mentor Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysians went to the polls today in one of the country's closest ever elections which pits scandal-hit Prime Minister Najib Razak against his one-time mentor, 92-year-old former authoritarian leader Mahathir Mohamad.
19 Apr 2018
BengaluruBengaluru: Customs officials seize Rs. 6.5cr-worth sedative drug at airport
The customs authorities have seized 12.9kg of methaqualone, a sedative drug, worth Rs. 6.5cr at the airport in Bengaluru.
10 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiWould've thrown demonetization-proposal in dustbin if I were PM: RaGa
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today said demonetization was "not a good" initiative while interacting with a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur.
01 Dec 2017
North KoreaKim Jong-un's assassinated half-brother carried VX antidote during killing
The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was carrying bottles of Atropine, an antidote to the highly toxic VX nerve agent used to kill him at Kuala Lumpur airport in February.
06 Nov 2017
ChennaiDrunk woman forces Doha-Bali flight's diversion to Chennai
A Doha-Bali flight of Qatar Airways had to be diverted to Chennai yesterday after an inebriated woman on board created a major ruckus.
14 Sep 2017
MalaysiaTragedy: Fire at Malaysian school kills 23 students, 2 teachers
Tragedy struck a religious school in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
24 Jul 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Man held for flashing at woman, pleads not guilty
A man was arrested for allegedly flashing at a woman in Churchgate. However, he claimed he was fixing his trouser's zip.
30 May 2017
North KoreaWho are the women accused of killing Kim Jong-nam?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam was murdered at the departure lounge of Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
16 May 2017
Malaysia300 endangered tortoises worth $300,000 seized at Kuala Lumpur airport
Malaysian authorities managed to foil a smuggling attempt and seized 330 of the most endangered tortoises at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
10 Sep 2016
United States of AmericaChina finishes world's longest bullet train tracks
China has built over 20,000 km of railway track network connecting Zhengzhou with Xuzhou.
23 Aug 2016
Pakistan NewsAirlines request Government's approval to skip Pakistani airspace
According to a report, Jet Airways, IndiGo and SpiceJet want to operate their Gulf-bound aircrafts from western states using the Arabian sea route, instead of Pakistan's airspace.