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Malaysia calls on international community to unite and take decisive action against Israel

Malaysia calls on international community to unite and take decisive action against Israel

"The time to act has come," says Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking one year since the Zionist regime's atrocities against Palestine.
Tue Oct 08 2024
UK envoy to Malaysia to take on new role in 10 Downing Street

UK envoy to Malaysia to take on new role in 10 Downing Street

High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK Prime Minister's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Current update on the situation in the Middle East

Current update on the situation in the Middle East

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at this point, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.
Wed Apr 17 2024
No Malaysians affected by earthquake in Japan

No Malaysians affected by earthquake in Japan

No Malaysians have been reported to be involved or affected by the earthquake in Japan on Monday, said Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO bid following deliberation, a first step necessary for putting it to a full parliament vote.
Wed Dec 27 2023
No Malaysians involved in Itaewon tragedy: Wisma Putra

No Malaysians involved in Itaewon tragedy: Wisma Putra

The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed today that no Malaysians were involved in the Halloween stampede in Seoul last Saturday.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China

Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated the trips of Malaysian students who will continue their studies in China by arranging special flights to Shanghai.
Thu Sep 08 2022
China will do more to enhance bilateral ties and people to people contact - Wang Yi

China will do more to enhance bilateral ties and people to people contact - Wang Yi

China is ready to import more palm oil, tropical fruits and other agricultural products from Malaysia, said China State Councillor and Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Malaysia

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Malaysia

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah will host China State Councillor and Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, who will be on a two-day official visit to Malaysia from today.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Australia's FM to visit Malaysia, Vietnam to strengthen ties

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
Khairy Jamaluddin to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31

Khairy Jamaluddin to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31

Khairy Jamaluddin will be in Singapore as Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31 to June 3, 2022, according to the republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Mon May 30 2022
Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts

Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had replied to their Malaysian counterparts on Tuesday to convey that Nagaenthran had been accorded full due process.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Malaysia hosts working visit of Brunei's Second Foreign Minister

Malaysia hosts working visit of Brunei's Second Foreign Minister

Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Setia Erywan Mohd Yusof is currently on a three-day working visit to Malaysia.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin

Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to start a cultural diplomacy programme by the middle of this year with the involvement of several embassies, says its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Floods in Malaysia: S'pore ready to provide any further assistance

Floods in Malaysia: S'pore ready to provide any further assistance

Singapore stands ready to provide any further assistance to Malaysia relating to the recent floods, says the republic's Minister For Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Wed Jan 12 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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