Search Continues For Indian Woman Who Fell Into Sinkhole In Kuala Lumpur

29 Aug 2024

The Indian mission in Malaysia announced on Wednesday that authorities are continuing their search for an Indian woman who fell into a sinkhole last Friday, initiating a large-scale search and rescue effort. The high commission stated that local authorities are systematically exploring new potential routes and areas to locate the...

Malaysia: Indian Women Disappears Into 8 Meter Deep Sinkhole In Kuala Lumpur

25 Aug 2024

A tragic incident unfolded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday when a 48-year-old Indian tourist vanished after falling into a deep sinkhole that opened beneath her as she was walking. The sinkhole, located in the Dang Wangi area, is approximately 8 meters (26 feet) deep. Collapse Leads to Sinkhole The...

Quad’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Aims To Avoid Provocation And Ensure Regional Peace: Anwar Ibrahim

21 Aug 2024

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Quad's approach to the Indo-Pacific focuses on avoiding actions that could be seen as provocative. He emphasised that maintaining centrality is crucial for ensuring peace in the region. "Our position of centrality, is to avoid any action or decision or policy or...

Malaysia Gas Leak Leaves 39 People Injured At Kuala Limper Airport

05 Jul 2024

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur international airport, about 39 individuals became ill due to a gas leak at an aircraft engineering facility. However, the fire service reported that no passengers were impacted and that there were no flight interruptions. The engineering building is distinct from the...

Malaysian authorities Forcefully Evict Stateless Bajau Laut

14 Jun 2024

An eviction operation in Malaysia’s Sabah earlier this month has rendered hundreds of stateless Bajau Laut homeless. Sabah’s Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Christina Liew, dismissed allegations by human rights groups that the operation violated international human rights laws. She went on to claim that some residents destroyed their...

Malaysia Hikes Diesel Prices by Over 50% in Major Subsidy Overhaul

10 Jun 2024

On Monday, diesel prices in Malaysia increased by more than 50 per cent as the government revamped decades-old fuel subsidies to reduce spending and save billions of ringgits (Malaysian currency) annually. This restructuring eliminates blanket energy subsidies and redirects them to those in need. The reforms, part of Prime Minister...

INS Delhi And Shakti Arrive At Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu

12 May 2024

Two Indian Naval Ships, namely Delhi and Shakti, reached Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Sunday as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment. The Royal Malaysian Navy and the High Commission of India in Malaysia warmly greeted the Indian naval ships. In a statement, the Indian Navy stated, "Two Indian Naval...

Prajwal Revanna Sex Tape Controversy: 9 Points To Remember

03 May 2024

The controversy surrounding HD Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna and a sex tape took a fresh turn when Prajwal's ex-driver, Karthik, released a video statement. Previously, the JD(S) accused Karthik of leaking the videos to the Congress, but Karthik clarified that he only provided the footage and images to BJP...

Microsoft To Invest $2.2 Billion In Cloud And AI Services In Malaysia

02 May 2024

Microsoft has announced a $2.2 billion investment over the next four years in Malaysia's new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. This includes partnering with the government to establish a national AI center, marking Microsoft's largest investment in Malaysia to date. Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, stated, "We are committed to supporting...

EAM S Jaishankar Provides Insight Into Two-Day Malaysia Visit

29 Mar 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar provided insights into his two-day official trip to Malaysia on Thursday, underscoring the discussions he engaged in with various ministers during his visit. EAM Jaishankar undertook a two-day official visit to Malaysia from March 27-28, followed by visits to Singapore and the Philippines. Jaishankar utilized...