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Malaysians protest at US embassy over Israel before Trump visit
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Thousands of Malaysians rallied outside the United States embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to demand the country take action over Israel, amid growing criticism of US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
Hamas yet to respond on Trump’s Gaza plan
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» JERUSALEM - Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.
Malaysia's halal system fosters economic growth
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/09/2025
» Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is considered a major driving force in the global halal economy, with major export destinations like China, Singapore, the US and Japan, highlighting the country's role as a major supplier of high-quality halal goods.
Bergson's hat-trick sinks Bangkok United
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 27/09/2025
» Bangkok United suffered a thumping 4-0 defeat against Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the first match of the Asean Club Championship (Shopee Cup) at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Thursday night.
Malaysia to tweak petrol subsidies from end-September
Published on 22/09/2025
» Malaysia will tweak subsidies on the country’s most popular fuel by end-September, a move that will see foreigners paying higher pump prices as the government looks to narrow its budget deficit.
Kenyan athletes shine in Tokyo, but anti-doping efforts remain in the dark
AFP, Published on 22/09/2025
» NAIROBI - Kenyan athletes may have shone at the world championships in Tokyo, winning seven golds, but persistent allegations of doping still cast a shadow as the global anti-doping agency threatens to sanction the east African country.
Thailand installs first CCTVs on Cambodia border
Online Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» Thailand has posted the first pole equipped with three CCTVs near the main checkpoint to Cambodia to boost border security in the wake of the deadly skirmishes between the two countries.
Growing Thai-Cambodian border tensions trigger call from Malaysian PM
Online Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» Malaysia’s Prime Minister has called on the leader of Thailand to attend a Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting aimed at resolving rising tensions along the border with Cambodia, as the governor of Sa Kaeo reached out to his counterpart in Banteay Meanchey seeking to end aggression by Cambodian citizens.
Asean must strengthen cohesion
Oped, Published on 17/09/2025
» Since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has cultivated a reputation for trust and dialogue that has made the region synonymous with peace, stability, and dynamism. The achievements of our ten member states -- soon to be eleven with Timor-Leste's expected admission later in 2025 -- are rooted in a culture of consensus, open communication, and solidarity. This tradition of cooperation has enabled Asean to manage tensions, prevent conflict, and nurture prosperity across one of the world's most diverse regions.
In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» LAGOS — Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the two-hour wait it took to get an ambulance for her mother, found unconscious by her neighbours.