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Two brothers carry on the traditional art of handmade Chinese coffins in Malaysia, in photos

Goh Khuay Par has spent more than five decades making traditional Chinese coffins called Mei Hua in Malaysia, carrying on a family craft passed down through three generations.

The Independent UK · Sep 18

A traditional Chinese coffin maker in Malaysia preserves a fading family craft

Goh Khuay Par has spent more than five decades making traditional Chinese coffins by hand in Malaysia, carrying on a family craft passed down through three generations

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health, sources say

Faced with challenges, the Malaysian government is exploring options for other airlines to take over AirAsia's domestic market presence. This comes as officials keep a close watch on the financial viability of the struggling airline. Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air are in talks about potential organic growth. AirAsia, grappling with…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

INS Kulish arrives at Ream Naval Base in Cambodia as part of Eastern Fleet deployment

INS Kulish visited Cambodia to strengthen maritime cooperation and professional linkages. The ship's program included interactions and naval engagements for personnel. INS Mysore arrived in Malaysia for the Samudra Laksamana naval exercise. These joint drills aim to enhance interoperability and operational synergy between navies. The deployments reflect India's efforts to…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Bitcoin Mining Crackdown: Malaysia steamrolled 1,069 illegal rigs; utilities refine power theft detection

In July 2021, Malaysian authorities took a bold stand against illegal cryptocurrency operations by crushing over a thousand bitcoin mining machines, valued at around 5.3 million ringgit. This operation targeted offenders who tapped illegally into power lines, resulting in significant losses. Eight suspects were apprehended, with six charged for electricity…

The Times of India · Sep 12

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening cooperation in defence, trade, and digital technologies. Malaysian PM Ibrahim arrived for the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. He will also meet India's Grand Mufti and leaders from Russia and Iran. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

BRICS Summit: Modi’s Ethiopia, Malaysia talks open new avenues for defence, investment and strategic cooperation

Prime Minister Modi's meetings with Ethiopia and Malaysia advanced India's strategic and economic ties. Discussions covered defense cooperation, joint training, and procurement opportunities with both nations. Ethiopia invited Indian mining companies to explore its natural resources sector. Malaysia and India explored cooperation in the vital semiconductor industry. These engagements expand…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Malaysian PM arrive in India for 18th BRICS Summit

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, as India hosts the grouping's annual summit under its 2026 chairship.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Hate speech against Rohingya refugees on the rise in Malaysia

Hostile social media content, disinformation campaigns, and a petition calling for their expulsion: in Malaysia, a wave of hate speech has been targeting Rohingya refugees, a Muslim minority driven out of Myanmar. The rising hostility has already led to the eviction of more than 100 people from a village and…

France 24 · Sep 11

Anthropic says it disrupted an AI-powered election manipulation platform targeting Malaysia

Company claims operation used more than 1,000 fake X accounts, a bogus news site, and fabricated intelligence dossiers to target Malaysian voters

The Independent UK · Sep 11