King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim welcomes nine new foreign envoys and appoints two Malaysian diplomats in a ceremony at Istana Negara.
Mon Oct 21 2024
PM receives courtesy call from 16 heads of Malaysian diplomatic missions abroad
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he shared with them the aspirations and perspectives on domestic issues that are of priority to the govt.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Malaysian diplomats encouraged to document their experiences to be used as reference material - Saifuddin
Heads of Malaysian missions or diplomats serving in foreign countries are encouraged to publish their respective experiences through essays or journals so that they can be used as reference material.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Over 2,700 Malaysians imprisoned abroad
Kamarudin Jaffar said the number was based on the latest information received from Malaysian diplomatic missions abroad.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Malaysia tells diplomat to settle maid lawsuit amicably
The ministry says it is a civil case involving a private contractual agreement, and will thus be dealt with according to the due process of law.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Maid files lawsuit against Malaysian diplomat in New York
A Malaysian diplomat and his wife have been accused of enslaving their maid by making her to work more than 15 hours daily.
Tue Sep 06 2016
Ex-Malaysian envoy Rizalman Ismail gets nine-months detention for indecent assault
A disgraced Malaysian diplomat who "terrorised" and indecently assaulted a woman in New Zealand was sentenced Thursday to nine months home detention.
Thu Feb 04 2016
DNA samples from Habibah's siblings needed to identify remains
DNA samples from the siblings of the late Datin Habibah Mahmud who was killed in a helicopter crash in Pakistan on Friday, are needed to identify her remains, says a Malaysian diplomat.
Sun May 10 2015
Habibah's next-of-kin to arrive in Pakistan to identify body - Malaysian diplomat
One of the children of Datin Habibah Mahmud, who died in a helicopter crash in northern Pakistan yesterday, is expected to arrive at that country to help identify her remains today.
Sat May 09 2015
Muhammad Rizalman succeeds in having address changed
The NZ court, however, extended the curfew hours imposed on the ex-Malaysian diplomat, from the original 10pm-7am to 7pm-7am.
Mon Nov 03 2014
Malaysian envoy bailed on New Zealand sex charge
A Malaysian diplomat extradited to New Zealand to face an attempted rape charge was granted bail on Tuesday after his lawyer denied he fled the country under the cloak of diplomatic immunity.
Tue Oct 28 2014
Accused Malaysian diplomat deported to NZ to face trial
The Malaysian defence envoy, Muhammad Rizalman Ismail has been deported to New Zealand to face trial for his allegations on burglary and assault.
Fri Oct 24 2014
Malaysian diplomat's alleged victim wants NZ's foreign minister to quit
Tania Billingsley called Wednesday for New Zealand's foreign minister to resign over his handling of the affair.
Wed Jul 09 2014
Malaysian diplomat cannot be tried in Malaysian court, says lawyers
Under the Extra-territorial Offences Act 1976, the offences committed does not apply to warrant him to be tried in the Malaysian Court.
Fri Jul 04 2014
MFAT apologises over handling of Malaysian sexual assault case
New Zealand's foreign ministry has apologised for its management in the case of a Malaysian diplomat accused of sexual assault.
Wed Jul 02 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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