PM arrives in Riyadh for inaugural ASEAN-GCC Summit
ASEAN and GCC established relations in 1990 when the Gulf bloc expressed interest in establishing formal ties with Southeast Asia.
Fri Oct 20 2023
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia
Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Typhoon Talim leaves behind crushed vehicles, beached whale in southern China
Nearly 230,000 people in Guangdong were evacuated before the storm struck.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Bus of migrants help mother give birth in Mexico before being detained
The mother was among a group of mostly Guatemalans found on the bus in the Gulf state of Veracruz.
Tue Jun 27 2023
UAE president names son Abu Dhabi crown prince, brothers to top roles
The choice of Sheikh Khaled as crown prince reflects a trend across most Gulf Arab monarchies towards direct lineage.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Malaysia to host ASEAN-GCC summit, says Zambry
Malaysia will host the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in September or October this year, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured
Iraq is hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 40 years and was due to play the final match against Oman on Thursday.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Search continues for remaining seven sailors from sunken Thai warship
Thai Navy continues the search for another seven missing sailors after the HTMS Sukhothai sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Death toll from sunken Thai warship rises to 21
Two more bodies have been recovered from the waters after a Thai warship sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Days after warship sinks, 11 Thai sailors still missing
The Thai Navy on Monday said its 11 sailors are yet missing after a warship sank nine days ago in the Gulf of Thailand.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Search continues for 17 missing Thai sailors
The Thai rescue team has continued the search operation for another 17 missing sailors and marines after their warship sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand last Sunday night.
Sun Dec 25 2022
M'sia ready to assist in SAR mission of sunken Thai navy ship - Mohamad
The Ministry of Defence is ready to mobilise a SAR team if required following the sinking of the Thai navy ship 'HTMS Sukhothai' in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial
Nearly 78,000 people filing out of the stadium after a near-capacity match tested the small Gulf state's readiness for the tournament.
Wed Sep 14 2022
World Cup fans to get Saudi visas as Gulf neighbours cash in
The Saudi visas will be in effect 10 days before the start of the World Cup and will be valid for 60 days.
Sat Aug 27 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