Malaysia slams ‘double standards’ on Gaza atrocities

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hassan (AP) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s foreign minister on Sunday condemned “atrocities” in Gaza, saying they reflected “indifference and double standards” on the plight of the Palestinian people.“They are a direct result of the erosion of the sanctity of international law,” Mohamad Hasan told his counterparts from the regional Asean bloc.Mohamad’s comments […]

46th Asean summit in Malaysia: Key issues include US tariffs, Myanmar conflict and South China Sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Image: AP) Malaysia is set to host the 46th edition of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit from 26 to 27 May. The summit will bring together leaders from Southeast Asian nations to discuss key regional issues, including economic cooperation, security and sustainable development.Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim […]

Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks | World News

BANGKOK: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia‘s leader Wednesday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global economic shocks. “In the face of shocks to global order and economic globalization, China and Malaysia will stand with countries in the region to combat the undercurrents […]

Watch: Gas pipeline explosion in Malaysia sparks massive fire, over 100 injured

A gas pipeline explosion near Malaysia’s main city on Tuesday set homes on fire and sent flames soaring, affecting over 100 people.The massive blaze adjacent to a petrol station in Putra Heights, beyond Kuala Lumpur, remained visible across vast distances for multiple hours. The incident occurred during a public holiday whilst the Muslim majority population […]