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
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024