Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
Min Aung Hlaing is "implementing the ASEAN five-point consensus adjusted with the roadmap of the State Administration Council".
Thu Jan 11 2024
People-to-people ties make Singapore-Malaysia relation "special" - Envoy
Vanu Gopala said the pandemic has reinforced how interdependent Singapore and Malaysia have been throughout the challenging times.
Thu Aug 18 2022
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation'
The United Nations said Heyzer would "focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns".
Tue Aug 16 2022
FM Saifuddin proposes special envoy to Myanmar with tenure 'more than a year'
Saifuddin Abdullah proposed that the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar should be given a tenure of 'more than a year', and the person appointed not necessarily a foreign minister.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Saifuddin's meeting with Igor Driesmans receives positive feedback from netizens
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah's meeting with EU Ambassador to ASEAN and Special Envoy to Myanmar Igor Driesmans has received positive feedback from netizens.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Saifuddin meets Japan's special envoy for national reconciliation in Myanmar
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah Tuesday received Japan's Special Envoy for National Reconciliation in Myanmar, Tan Sri Yohei Sasakawa at his office at Wisma Putra.
Tue May 17 2022
ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar should engage NUG, NUCC - Saifuddin
Saifuddin Abdullah reiterated Malaysia's stand that the ASEAN Chair's Special Envoy to Myanmar should engage all stakeholders, including representatives from Myanmar's NUG and NUCC.
Thu May 12 2022
UN Security Council to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces again
UN special envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, is due to brief the 15-member council, said Norway's UN mission.
Wed May 11 2022
King grants audience to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe
His Majesty granted an audience to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is here for a three-day official visit as the special envoy of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at Istana Negara today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Malaysia supports Prak Sokhonn's role as the ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar
Malaysia supports the role of Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn as the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar, and wishes him all the best on his proposed visit to Myanmar in March.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Cambodia to host summit of ASEAN foreign ministers from Feb 16
Cambodia's foreign minister and ASEAN special envoy, Prak Sokhonn, is preparing for his first visit to Myanmar.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta
The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is also closely following the latest developments in the country that has endured civilian unrest since the Feb 1 military coup.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Abdul Hadi to continue with earlier plans following reappointment
Abdul Hadi said he will continue with all the plans that have been made as a result of meetings with ambassadors from 10 Middle Eastern countries during his previous tenure.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Three PM's special envoys to retain posts - PMO
The appointment of the trio to the special envoy posts, which are of ministerial rank, was made last year during Muhyiddin's administration.
Thu Sep 02 2021
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