Malaysia, Cambodia enable instant cross-border QR payments - BNM
BNM says consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments under this initiative.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Penang in top two best Southeast Asia destinations for solo travelers - Lonely Planet
Singapore tops the list, followed by Penang; Danang, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bali, Indonesia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Southeast Asian media, think tanks unite against fake news to foster regional stability
Media practitioners and representatives from think tanks across Southeast Asia have called for a unified action against fake news
Mon Jun 10 2024
Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says
According to Interpol these crime rings have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to $3 trillion a year.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Ministry of Digital spearheads bilateral collaboration in Cambodia
The Ministry of Digital and its agency MDEC embarked on an official visit to Cambodia from 10th to 12th March to participate in the DGF 2024.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Cambodian prime minister arrives for one-day visit to Malaysia
This is Hun Manet's maiden visit to Malaysia since appointed to the post in August 2023 to replace his father Hun Sen.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Thai influential ex-PM Thaksin gets visit from old ally Hun Sen of Cambodia
Two former prime ministers met and didn't talk about politics, Hun Sen said via a post on Facebook.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms
For past 11 months they have transformed around 40 tonnes of discarded plastic bottles, about 5,000 bottles per day, by "upcycling" them.
Sun Feb 18 2024
World wushu champion Cheong Min carries on family's legacy in cooking
Tan Cheong Min who was previously in a class of her own after winning two gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, also loves cooking.
Sat Sep 02 2023
'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN
The report cites "credible sources" estimates at least 120,000 people in Myanmar and around 100,000 in Cambodia may be trapped in scams.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Cambodia parliament endorses strongman's son Hun Manet as new PM
The Western-educated Hun Manet had the backing of the majority of the National Assembly in proceedings.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM
The appointment of army general Hun Manet requires the approval of the newly elected National Assembly, expected this month.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Malaysia was resilient amid COVID-19 challenges - World Bank
The World Bank said Malaysia leads the way in a survey which included Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia
Indonesian authorities arrested 12 people, including a police officer and an immigration officer, who were accused of helping traffickers.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says he will step down in 3 weeks and his son will succeed him
Hun Sen said will hand the position to his oldest son, who won his first seat in parliament in Sundays election.
Wed Jul 26 2023
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024