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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Kuala lumpur - What They Never Told You

Why you should swap the Thai islands for this underrated Malaysian beach escape

Unspoilt coastline, biodiverse rainforests, breathtaking eco hotels and beachside street food make Langkawi the perfect destination for a couples’ holiday minus the crowds, finds Venus Wong

The Independent UK · 6h ago

How Malaysia stepped in to host Bahrain Grand Prix and fill F1 calendar void with 10 weeks’ notice

IN FOCUS: The uniquely named ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ takes place at the popular Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. With the war in the Middle East ongoing, Kieran Jackson explains how F1 acted quickly to add another event onto the much-changed 2026 schedule

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Malaysia Airlines stopped using flight code MH370 after the plane disappeared with 239 people aboard - why airlines retire flight numbers after aviation tragedies

Malaysia Airlines MH370: Malaysia Airlines changed flight numbers MH370 and MH371 following the aircraft's disappearance in March 2014. The aircraft, carrying 239 people, vanished during its journey from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Extensive search operations were conducted in the Indian Ocean, but the main wreckage remains undiscovered.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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Rohingya left terrified as Malaysia begins deporting them to war-torn Myanmar: ‘It’ll be a death sentence’

IN FOCUS: As Kuala Lumpur ships some 1,500 refugees back to Myanmar, Rohingya activists and human rights campaigners warn it will set a dangerous precedent for refugees across the region, reports Shweta Sharma

The Independent UK · Sep 29

China is building a new rulebook for dealing with the US — tariffs are only the beginning of a much broader reset

China and the United States have established a reciprocal framework for tariff reductions on approximately $30 billion of goods from each side. They created two new boards to facilitate trading and investment discussions as a means of ongoing economic cooperation. Additionally, a dedicated dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) issues has…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Why is Malaysia hosting the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Round 16 takes place at the Sepang circuit in Kuala Lumpur, returning to the calendar after a nine-year absence

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Indian man dies on Sydney-bound Malaysia Airlines flight after medical emergency

A 58-year-old Indian man died aboard a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney after suffering a medical episode during the journey on Wednesday, September 16, US magazine PEOPLE reported.

The Times of India · Sep 17

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Passport Renewal, ECR Status and Blank Pages: Three Things That Stop Indian Travellers at the Airport

The ECR Stamp That Quietly Limits Where You Can GoECR stands for Emigration Check Required. If your passport carries this designation, printed inside the front cover, you cannot travel to 18 specific countries for employment without clearance from the Protector of Emigrants office under the Ministry of External Affairs. The…

Times Life · Sep 3

Malaysia says Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle haze

KUALA LUMPUR — Indonesia has given Malaysian agencies ⁠official permission ⁠to enter its ⁠airspace to conduct cloud seeding operations, Malaysia ’s environment minister has said, part of both countries’ efforts to combat the haze blanketing the region.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

British racing driver Chris Froggatt marries Malaysian royal Princess Ilyana in Kuala Lumpur: Inside the grand wedding of Sultan Abdullah’s daughter and the Ferrari 296 GT3 racer

British racing driver Chris Froggatt, 32, has married Princess Ilyana, daughter of Pahang Sultan Abdullah and former Malaysian King, in a grand Kuala Lumpur ceremony. From his late start in motorsport at 24 to Ferrari 296 GT3 racing and championship wins, discover Froggatt’s unusual journey from a childhood love of…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Malaysia's Princess Ilyana, 29, married British GT racer Chris Froggatt, 32; the multi-day Kuala Lumpur wedding blended royal traditions with motorsport

Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Ilyana Alia, daughter of Pahang Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah, married British racing driver Christopher Lionel Froggatt in Kuala Lumpur on August 7. The ceremony was attended by members of the Pahang royal family and followed traditional Islamic wedding customs, including the presentation of ‘mas kahwin’, ring…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Malaysia renews 10-year energy plan, targeting savings of around $21.5 billion

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia on Tuesday renewed a 10-year action plan to improve ‌energy efficiency, targeting savings of around $21.5 billion.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Attempt to murder charge against passenger who tried to open exit gate of Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight

Police added an attempt to murder charge against a passenger on a Kochi-bound flight. He allegedly tried to open the emergency exit and damaged a window panel. The cabin crew intervened and restrained the passenger after he threatened others. He was arrested upon arrival and police are investigating his motive.…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Passenger held for trying to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight

A passenger was detained by police after attempting to unlock an emergency exit. He also damaged the exit door's windowpane and intimidated fellow passengers. The Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi experienced the incident mid-air. Cabin crew members successfully restrained the disruptive individual on board. He faces charges…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will ⁠not proceed with repatriating 5,000 Myanmar refugees if their lives are found to be at risk upon their return, a government spokesman said ‌on Wednesday, as authorities continued to screen the refugees ahead of the planned handover. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the…

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

Malaysia says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya asylum seekers currently in Malaysia, where tension between the refugees and local communities is on the rise.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Reuters) - Malaysian authorities detained more than 100 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers on Monday who had gathered outside the United Nations (UN) refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur, saying they were seeking protection after being evicted from their homes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Malaysia revokes licence of tech-based ‘startup society’

KUALA LUMPUR - ⁠The business ⁠licence of Network School, a digital nomad community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, has been revoked after an investigation into ‌alleged immigration law violations, the chief minister of Johor state said on Tuesday.

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The Economic Times · Jul 16

India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 16.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14

Malaysia investigating tech-based ‘frontier community’

KUALA LUMPUR - ⁠Malaysia is investigating a co-living community for “digital nomads” founded by former Coinbase chief technology officer and US ‌investor Balaji Srinivasan, following claims it included Israelis in violation of immigration laws.

Motorsport · Jul 10

MotoGP leans towards Brazil for 2027 season launch

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could be headed to South America for its next season launch event

Autosport · Jul 10

MotoGP plans for 2027 season launch in Brazil

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, MotoGP could head to South America for its next season launch event

Bangkok Post · Jul 9

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 · Jul 5

Hua Hin eyes more international flights

The government is preparing to open Hua Hin airport to international flights, with officials studying the feasibility of restoring services to the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur and launching other overseas routes.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Govt slams BRN remarks amid talks in Malaysia

A statement issued by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) while technical negotiations were under way in Kuala Lumpur risks upsetting the southern peace talks, says the government's negotiator.

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