Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence
Penny Wong said Australia calls on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Australia warns Southeast Asia of 'coercive actions'
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced $186.7 million in funding for ASEAN projects in areas including maritime security.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
Yang Hengjun wrote about Chinese and U.S. politics as a high-profile blogger and also wrote a series of spy novels before his detention.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Australian journalist Cheng Lei back home after China release
Cheng Lei was detained in August 2020 for allegedly sharing state secrets with another country.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Australia imposes sanctions on three men over downing of Flight MH17
These sanctions demonstrate Australia's commitment to hold to account those responsible for the downing of Flight MH17, Penny Wong said.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Australian FM in two-day working visit to Malaysia
Penny Wong said Australia is committed to working with Malaysia to support ASEAN's vital contribution to regional peace and security.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Australia acknowledges suspension of probe into MH17 downing
Penny Wong said Russia's lack of cooperation with the investigation have rendered ongoing investigation.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Australia's reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo
It will likely reinforce Canberra's reputation as a middle power seeking to navigate its way in the shifting sands of Middle East politics.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Australia said the status of West Jerusalem should be resolved through peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people.
Tue Oct 18 2022
'Balik kampung' to Kota Kinabalu an act of hope, respect and affection - Australia's FM Penny Wong
Wong said her story is a Malaysian story as well as an Australian story, the experience of migration so many Australians shared.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Malaysia, Australia can work together on common challenges - Australian FM
Wong suggests Malaysia and Australia to modernise trade relationship in order to take up more opportunities in the digital economy.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Australia, ASEAN future interlinked, says Australian Foreign Minister
Southeast Asia will remain an important region to Australia says Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who also emphasized on the new Australian government's commitment to ASEAN centrality.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Malaysia, Australia reaffirm commitment to strengthen strategic partnership
Malaysia and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in multifaceted areas of mutual interest, driven by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that both countries will build on.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Australia's FM to visit Malaysia, Vietnam to strengthen ties
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong will visit Malaysia on Tuesday to deepen ties and build on the existing partnerships for the benefit of the countries and the region.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Australia swears in new Labor PM ahead of Quad meeting
Albanese claimed victory on Saturday night in the federal election, ending the coalition's hold on power for nearly nine years.
Mon May 23 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024