Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 37 dead People told not to enter damaged buildings for fear of aftershocks from magnitude-7.8 quake The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Malaysia's ban sparks market hunt The government is accelerating efforts to open alternative markets for Thai shrimp after Malaysia suspended imports of five species, with authorities seeking to prevent a decline in farm-gate prices and cushion the impact on farmers. Bangkok Post · Jun 7
Missing hiker survives 14 days lost with no food in Malaysia mountains by drinking water from plants Jaslinda Saludin, who was a part of team of 14 hikers, went missing during a hike in Malaysia in May and was not found for two weeks The Independent UK · Jun 7
Hoteliers: Online car registration needed to reduce queues at Sadao border SONGKHLA - The president of the Hat Yai-Songkhla Hotel Association wants the government to allow Malaysian visitors to register their vehicles online prior to travelling, to reduce the long queues at Thai immigration checkpoints. Bangkok Post · Jun 7
Suriya seeks talks on shrimp dispute with Malaysia Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has expressed readiness to hold talks with Malaysia after discussions on Thailand's shrimp exports were postponed indefinitely, amid growing concern over losses to the domestic industry. Bangkok Post · Jun 6
Renewables key to Asia prosperity As the war in the Strait of Hormuz continues to create havoc, Asia remains the worst hit by the global energy crisis. Whether it's a large economy like Japan or China, or a struggling economy like Sri Lanka or Pakistan, the same fate holds. Even nations that produce oil, like… Bangkok Post · Jun 5
Toyota Asia Names Seven Athletes to Global Team Toyota Roster for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 SINGAPORE, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Asia (TMA) today announced its refreshed line-up of seven Global Team Toyota Athletes (GTTAs) representing six countries across Southeast Asia, on the road to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. The roster includes two new para-athletes, alongside returning athletes… AAP · Jun 5
ENERtec Asia 2026 Opens Amid Rising Focus on Energy Infrastructure for AI and Data Centre Growth KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENERtec Asia 2026 opened at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) with its first-ever immersive industry gathering on June 3. The event brings together key stakeholders across Southeast Asia's energy ecosystem amid growing urgency over regional energy security, grid resilience, and the… AAP · Jun 5
DayOne Secures Over 1GW Renewable Energy in Malaysia in Landmark TNB Partnership KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DayOne Data Centers Limited ("DayOne"), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced that it has signed landmark renewable energy supply agreements with TNB Renewables Sdn. Bhd. ("TRe") and TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. ("GenCo"), both effective recently.The signing ceremony was conducted… AAP · Jun 4
MSA Asia expands Employer of Record services across Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand SHANGHAI, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Asia, a specialist in cross-border company incorporation, accounting and tax advisory across the Asia-Pacific, today announced the expansion of its Employer of Record (EOR) services across Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. This new offering complements its existing market entry solutions in those locations. For... AAP · Jun 4
India renews 5-year levy on solar glass imports from Malaysia: Gazette India has extended import duties on Malaysian solar glass for five more years. This decision follows a government review finding that removing the levy could harm domestic manufacturers. The duties, ranging from 9.71% to 10.14%, aim to boost India's solar manufacturing. This move supports local producers and strengthens the country's… The Economic Times · Jun 3
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 · Jun 3
Planning to move to Malaysia? Here's what you need to know Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) offers long-term residency through an investment scheme with four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and SEZ/SFZ. Each tier has distinct financial and property purchase requirements, along with varying pass validity and minimum stay conditions for applicants and their families. The Economic Times · Jun 2
The Times of India · Jun 1 No Instagram, no TikTok till 16: Malaysia bans social media accounts for teens Malaysia has banned children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to verify ages and remove underage users. This move aims to protect minors from harmful content and cyberbullying. While some parents support the restrictions, others worry about unintended consequences and the potential for children to bypass the rules.
AAP · Jun 1 Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain Malaysia has started enforcing rules to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Rising costs in Singapore spur business migration as regional alternatives rise Analysts say the economic gains could come with trade-offs, such as increasing income inequality between skilled and unskilled workers
The Economic Times · Jun 1 Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for India India is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after the Philippines. Indonesia is reportedly close to a deal, while Malaysia and Thailand have shown interest, potentially expanding India's defence footprint across the South China Sea region.
The Times of India · Jun 1 Malaysia bans social media for children under 16 Malaysia enforced a sweeping ban on Monday, barring children under 16 years of age from owning social media accounts, the latest move in aworldwide effort to tighten online protections for young users.
The Economic Times · Jun 1 Malaysia Bans Under-16s From Social Media: New Age Verification Rules Enforced Malaysia has begun enforcing new rules. Children under 16 are now banned from social media accounts. Platforms must implement age verification. This move aims to protect young users from harmful content and cyberbullying. Other countries are also considering similar measures. The government hopes to reassure parents about online risks and…
AAP · Jun 1 Malaysia enforces ban on social media for children Malaysia has implemented an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with hefty penalties for tech companies that fail to comply.
The Economic Times · Jun 1 US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China The unexpected guidance suggests the United States' best AI chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese AI firms based in places like Malaysia for almost a year despite broader US efforts to starve Chinese firms of semiconductors needed to develop critical AI capabilities.
AAP · Jun 1 Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16 Malaysia has begun enforcing its ban on children under 16 having social media accounts
Bangkok Post · May 31 Farmers call for talks on shrimp curbs Shrimp farmers in the South are calling on the government to hold urgent talks with Malaysia over plans to tighten inspections of Thai shrimp imports from June 1, a move that could affect exports worth about 4 billion baht a year.
The Economic Times · May 31 Global macro woes take holidayers in different direction Indian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shift away from the US and Europe is driven by significantly higher airfares and flight disruptions. Destinations like the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia are seeing increased popularity, while bookings for traditional…