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Thai and Malaysian leaders resolve fisheries dispute

KUALA LUMPUR - The leaders of Malaysia and Thailand said on Thursday that they had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood, and that they would work on developing a special border economic ‌zone.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia's Anwar to lean on 'good friend' Li Qiang to rescue durian farmers as prices fall

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised durian growers in Johor state that he will raise their falling prices with his "good friend" Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit to Beijing next month, as a nationwide glut leaves farmers struggling to sell the famously pungent fruit at sustainable prices.

Bangkok Post

Ex-East Timor president Francisco Guterres dies aged 71

Francisco Guterres, former president of East Timor and a key figure in its independence movement, has died aged 71.

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Malaysia's Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA

KUALA ⁠LUMPUR/TOKYO — Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million ‌tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum under a 20-year deal, the leaders of the two countries said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Mapped: Philippines regions hit hardest by 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left 32 dead

General Santos city bears brunt as buildings collapse and critical infrastructure sustains damage

The Independent UK

Bangladesh considers Malaysia, not China, for PM’s 1st overseas visit

In a bid to avoid sending a geopolitical signal favouring either Beijing or New Delhi, Dhaka could drop China for Malaysia as the destination for PM Tarique Rahman ’s first overseas visit after assuming office, said sources in Bangladesh’s foreign ministry.

The Times of India

Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his party

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing political challenges. A former ally has launched a new party, attracting members from Anwar's own party. This wave of defections raises concerns about Anwar's leadership and the ruling alliance's stability. Analysts suggest this could impact his chances for a second term. The situation…

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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to visit India for BRICS summit in September

Anwar Ibrahim made the remarks during a telephonic conversation with his "friend" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay.

The Economic Times

TikTok ordered to explain failure to block AI-generated fake account insulting King

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's internet regulator issued a statutory demand to TikTok on Thursday after a fake account allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to insult the country's king, including posts falsely claiming he ate pork and manipulated images pairing his face with animal bodies.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia seeks €216m compensation from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal

Delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as launcher components was revoked that had been destined for Malaysia's littoral combat ship programme under the terms of a 2018 deal.

Euronews

Norway defends move to cancel missile system sale following criticism from Malaysia

Norway's foreign ministry said exports of some of Oslo's “most sensitive” defence technologies would be limited to its “allies and closest partners.”

Euronews

Norway defends its decision to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia

Norway's foreign ministry confirms it has revoked export licenses for a naval missile system to Malaysia, restricting sales of sensitive defense technologies to allies and close partners

The Independent UK

Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for naval missile system

The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama.

Euronews

Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Norway’s decision to revoke the export license for a naval missile system

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Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.

The Economic Times

Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near Singapore

Singapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a global focus.

The Independent UK

Who is president Min Aung Hlaing? Former general consolidating Myanmar military’s grip on power

In February of 2021, Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing wrested power from the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and effectively plunged the Southeast Asian country into a civil war.

The Guardian - AU

Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks

A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began

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MH370 still missing: Latest search after scanning 15,000 sq km ends with no clues to 239 people onboard

The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, marking its 12th anniversary, has concluded without any trace of the missing aircraft. Despite extensive seabed scanning by Ocean Infinity, the plane and its 239 occupants remain lost. Families of Chinese passengers expressed deep frustration over a lack of communication and psychological…

The Times of India

US-Israel strike Iran: How the world reacted

Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized…

Fortune

Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains

“2026 is going to be about how we deliver" the 13th Malaysia Plan, says economy minister Akmal Nasir, and ensure reforms aren’t "missing in action."

The Conversation

China’s durian craze has turned this tropical fruit into a tool of diplomacy

Distinctive in taste and famously divisive, durian is not everyone’s choice of fruit. This was certainly the case for some Chinese explorers when they first encountered it during the Ming Dynasty’s early maritime voyages.

The Independent UK

Cambodia shuts border as fighting rages with Thailand despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

Thailand and Cambodia both dispute claims that ceasefire had been reached as said by the US president

Euronews

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew their ceasefire but fighting continues

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty.

The Guardian - UK

Thailand denies Trump ceasefire claim as clashes with Cambodia continue at border

Thai PM says military will keep fighting and Cambodia suspends border crossings as casualties rise

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