U.S. KC-135 Refuels Royal Malaysian Air Force Fighters in Bilateral Exercise

U.S. KC-135 Refuels Royal Malaysian Air Force Fighters in Bilateral Exercise

U.S.-Malaysia military collaboration, a United States KC-135 Stratotanker successfully refueled Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters during an air-to-air refueling (AAR) exercise on November 12 and 13, marking a first in the long-standing partnership between the two nations....
Philippine Coast Guard

Malaysia Protests Philippines’ New Maritime Laws Amidst Ongoing South China Sea Dispute

Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
Eastern Indonesia Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted

Indonesia: Airlines in Asia-Pacific Suspend Flights to Bali Due to Erupting Indonesian Volcano

Airlines across Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, and Singapore grounded flights to and from Bali on Wednesday (Nov 13), following another powerful eruption from Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which cast an ash plume high into the sky, disrupting travel plans...
Daim Zainuddin, Malaysia

Malaysia’s Former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Passes Away at 86 Amid Ongoing Legal and Political Controversy

Daim Zainuddin, a former Malaysian finance minister who played a pivotal role in guiding Malaysia’s economy through turbulent times, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. Daim, who served two separate terms as finance minister, died in a...
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Stock Market Surge Draws Investor Optimism but Experts Warn of Geopolitical Risks

Malaysia’s stock market has become one of Asia’s star performers in 2024, attracting investors and making headlines across the region. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) has risen by approximately 15% over the past year, marking a significant turnaround for...
Singapore-Malaysia Border

Record-Breaking Cross-Border Traffic Between Singapore and Malaysia Sees Over 543,000 Travellers in a Day

More than 543,000 travelers crossed the Singapore-Malaysia land border on September 6, marking a record-breaking single-day figure, according to a statement from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Monday. This new milestone was achieved during Singapore’s September school holidays,...
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Authorities Probe Another Alleged Bullying Case at Military University UPNM

Authorities in Malaysia are investigating a new bullying allegation at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur, where a 19-year-old cadet reportedly suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by a senior. This recent case has reignited public outrage and...
South Korean K239 Chunmoo MRLS System

South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo MRLS System Eyes Malaysian Market Amid Regional Defense Shifts

The Malaysian Armed Forces may soon see a significant boost in its artillery capabilities as South Korea’s cutting-edge Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS), the K239 Chunmoo, appears poised to enter the Malaysian defense market. Produced by South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace,...
UH-60A Black Hawk Helicopters

Malaysia Cancels Lease for Four c Amid Delivery Delays

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has issued a contract cancellation notice for a lease agreement involving four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters. This announcement was made by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin following the contracted company’s failure to meet...
migrant workers malaysia

Bangladesh Asks Extradition of Malaysian-Based Bestinet Founder Amid Allegations of Migrant Worker Exploitation and Money Laundering

Bangladesh has formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite Mohamed Aminul Islam, the founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, and his associate, Mohamad Ruhul Amin, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, extortion, and migrant worker trafficking. The...
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