Malaysia: News
TCS sexual harassment case: Court rejects Nida Khan's anticipatory bail
A Nashik court has rejected anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment case.
Iran war impacts global condom supply; prices to rise 20-30%
Karex Berhad, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has announced plans to increase prices by 20-30% and possibly even more due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war.
Why India's palm oil imports are down by 19%
India's palm oil imports fell by nearly 19% month-on-month in March, hitting a three-month low of 689,462 tons.
Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supplies, triggering food crisis in Asia
The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted fertilizer shipments through the vital Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a global food crisis.
NCB Mumbai chief booked for abetting drug accused's father's suicide
The Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Amit Ghawate in connection with the suicide of builder Gurunath Chichkar.
When in Malaysia, try these street snacks
Malaysia's vibrant street food scene is a testament to its rich cultural tapestry, offering an array of snacks that are both delicious and affordable.
China's ByteDance just secured access to top NVIDIA AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Malaysia.
'Varanasi': Rajamouli ropes in Malaysian firm for brand deals
SkyBlue Cinematix, the entertainment and content integration division of Malaysia-based SkyBlue Group, has bagged the global brand integration rights for S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming action-adventure film Varanasi.
Avoid these Malaysian tourist spots (and visit these instead)
Malaysia is famous for its cultural diversity and beautiful landscapes, but some of its tourist spots are a tad overrated.
'Mule accounts' used in global scams, anti-national activities, uncovered
Central security agencies have uncovered a massive network of "mule accounts" in Jammu and Kashmir, which serve as the financial backbone for global scam networks.
Soon, you can pay via UPI in Malaysia
Indian travelers may soon be able to make payments in Malaysia using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.
Using UPI for payments in Malaysia might be possible soon
India and Malaysia have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their payment systems, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and PayNet Malaysia.
PM Modi, Malaysian PM vow to elevate defense, economic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, emphasized, "We will aim to deepen our defence and security ties, enhance our economic and innovation partnership, and expand our collaboration into new domains."
'Trust is India's strongest currency': PM Modi in Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the importance of trust in India's global trade relations.
Malaysia lifts ban on Grok over AI image concerns
Malaysia has lifted the suspension on Elon Musk's Grok chatbot, after nearly two weeks of being blocked due to fears of AI-generated sexualized deepfakes.
Grok is still accessible in Malaysia despite ban
Despite Malaysia's recent ban on Grok, a generative AI tool capable of creating explicit images, the technology remains accessible in the country.
After Indonesia, Malaysia blocks Grok over obscene images
Malaysia has blocked access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after its image creation feature was widely misused to create pornographic and abusive content.
12 years after plane vanished, robots begin search for MH370
The search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) has resumed in the Indian Ocean, over a decade after it mysteriously vanished.
'Profound loss...': What Hasina said on Khaleda Zia's death
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her condolences on the passing of her political rival, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
'Jana Nayagan' audio launch tomorrow: 'Thalapathy' Vijay lands in Malaysia
Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay has arrived in Malaysia for the audio launch of his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan. The event will also feature a concert celebrating the actor's legacy in Tamil cinema over the years.
Malaysia bars political speeches at Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' audio launch
The audio launch of Tamil actor Vijay's upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, is set to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, December 27.
Red Sea Festival's special award goes to first Rohingya-language film
The fifth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, concluded with an awards ceremony on Thursday night.
Trump promises to 'make phone call' to end Cambodia-Thailand conflict
United States President Donald Trump has promised to intervene in the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s comes into effect
Australia has become the first country to impose a social media ban on children under 16.
Unique wedding traditions from Malaysia
Malaysia is a country rich in cultural diversity, which is reflected in its unique wedding traditions.
Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s from 2026
Malaysia is planning to impose a ban on social media for users below the age of 16, starting next year.
Mahadev betting app key accused flees UAE, currently 'missing': Reports
Ravi Uppal, one of the two key accused in the Mahadev online betting app case, is suspected to have fled the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Pakistan, Taliban peace talks deadlocked over 'illogical' Afghan stance
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached a stalemate.
Modi hails ASEAN-India ties; announces 2026 maritime cooperation year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, saying that the 21st century belongs to India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Why lethal injection vs. hanging debate has started again
The Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition seeking to replace hanging with less painful methods of execution, such as lethal injection.
US no longer on most-powerful passport list; what about India?
The United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports in the world for the first time in two decades, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025.
'Matches being played': Diljit Dosanjh addresses 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh recently addressed the controversy surrounding his film Sardaar Ji 3 over the casting of Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
Maxis, its ex-director summoned by Delhi court in corruption case
A special court in Delhi has issued fresh summons to Malaysian telecom giant Maxis and its ex-director Augustus Ralph Marshall.
Malaysian meet-and-greet: Rajinikanth's team reverses statement, confirms contest is valid
The team of superstar Rajinikanth has now confirmed that the Coolie Meet & Greet Thalaivar contest by Malik Streams is indeed valid.
Rajinikanth's team issues warning over fake Malaysian meet-and-greet event
The team of superstar Rajinikanth has denied any connection to a "Meet & Greet Thalaivar" contest being promoted by Malik Streams in Malaysia.
Malaysian state enforces law penalizing men for skipping Friday prayers
The Terengganu state in Malaysia has announced plans to fully implement a sharia law that could imprison Muslim men for up to two years for skipping Friday prayers without valid reasons.
Malaysian politicians protest wearing sanitary pads over mouths; sparks outrage
A recent political protest in Malaysia has sparked national outrage and brought to light the need to address persistent taboos surrounding women's health.
Warring Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate, unconditional' ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire after days of deadly border clashes.
Thai, Cambodian PMs to meet today after Trump's intervention
Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to discuss ending the recent border violence between their countries.
Cambodia calls for 'immediate ceasefire' with Thailand amid border clashes
Cambodia has called for an "immediate ceasefire" with Thailand, following a second day of deadly border clashes.
SC returns son's custody to mother, noting child's separation anxiety
The Supreme Court has restored a mother's custody of her 12-year-old son, reversing its earlier decision that had awarded permanent custody to the child's biological father.