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MoS Margherita discusses strengthening trade, semiconductor collaboration with Malaysian Minister
Kuala Lumpur, April 20: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday met Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry YB Liew Chin Tong and discussed ways to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Malaysian government needs to be prepared for global economic uncertainties: PM
Kuala Lampur, April 19: The government needs to be fully prepared in facing global economic uncertainties, especially following the recent tariff announcement by the United States, said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Vijay Sethupathi's Ace to release on May 23
Chennai, April 19: Director Arumugakumar's upcoming action entertainer 'Ace', featuring ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, is to have a grand worldwide theatrical release on May 23, 2025, its makers announced on Saturday.
MoS Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday held talks with the Indian community in Malaysia and appreciated their contributions in strengthening India-Malaysia relations.
MoS Margherita holds talks with Dy Minister in Malaysia PM's Dept of law
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held talks with YB Kulasegaran Murugeson, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
MoS Margherita interacts with leading business community in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with the leading business community in Malaysia, led by a Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) and Malaysia-India Business Council (MIBC).
Odisha farmers, officials to visit Malaysia on 7-day international exposure tour
Bhubaneswar, April 18: The officials of Odisha's Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment (DA & FE) department, along with farmers, will embark on a 7-day international exposure visit to Malaysia.
MoS Margherita says Batik a potential for India-Malaysia collaboration
Kuala Lumpur, April 18: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita on Friday visited JadiBatek, one of the largest batik handicraft center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
MoS Margherita holds talks with Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister
Kuala Lumpur, April 18: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday held talks with Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin.
MoS Margherita to participate in MATTA Fair in Malaysia
New Delhi, April 17: Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Union Minister of State for Textiles [MoS (PM)] will lead a delegation to participate in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair on April 18-19 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of the ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
Australian-Malaysian taskforce intercepts methamphetamine shipment hidden in wax
Sydney, April 7: A joint operation involving Australian and Malaysian authorities has intercepted a shipment of methamphetamine embedded in paraffin wax, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Monday.
Malaysian PM tells Ilaiyaraaja: May the concert here be another historic moment in your artistic journey
Chennai, April 5: Welcoming one of India’s greatest music directors, Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, to Malaysia, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has wished the iconic music director that his concert, which is scheduled to be held in the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalal, be another historic moment in his artistic journey.
Over 100 injured in fire after gas pipeline explosion in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, April 1: More than 100 people were injured in a fire that broke out following a gas pipeline leak on the outskirts of Myanmar's capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported.
Makers of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer 'Ace' release BTS video of first single 'Urugudhu'
Chennai, Mar 25: The makers of director Aarumuga Kumar's upcoming film 'Ace', featuring Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth in the lead, have now released a behind the scenes video that shows how the first single 'Urugudhu Urugudhu' from the film was shot.
Idukki is the 'golden goose' of Kerala Tourism: Minister Mohamed Riyas
Idukki, March 22: The hilly district of Idukki known for its breathtaking view and the rough terrain is now identified as the ‘golden goose’ of Kerala Tourism marking the highest rise in foreign tourist footfalls among all the 14 districts of the state, said Tourism and Public Works Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas on Saturday.
'Panneer Pushpangal' fame Suresh to make a comeback to Tamil cinema
Chennai, Mar 18: Actor Suresh, best known for having played the lead role in cult classics like ‘Panneer Pushpangal’ and ‘Kozhi Kovuthu’, will, after several years, again be seen in a Tamil film that is now being directed by Vijay Sri G.
Jeneath Wong first Malaysian to win WAAP, tame finish for Indian golf trio
Da Nang (Vietnam), March 9: Jeneath Wong, who moved to Australia when she was ten years old and now plays at Pepperdine University in college golf in the United States, became the first Malaysian to win the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (WAAP).
ASEAN resilience to overcome trade, geopolitical disruptions: Malaysian official
Kaula Lumpur, Feb 28: Economic growth among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet projections despite the disruptive impact of global economic headwinds stemming from geopolitical influences and shifts, a Malaysian official said on Friday.
Malaysia supports Ocean Infinity's renewed MH370 search: Minister
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 25: Malaysia's government is in support of the resumption of the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said here on Tuesday.
Malaysia to host third edition of FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup in June
Lausanne, Feb 24: Malaysia will host the third edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup from June 15-21, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday. The tournament features eight participating teams -- France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Wales, with the winners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League, the top league in world hockey.
Malaysia: Defence Secretary co-chairs 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee
Kuala Lumpur, February 19: The 13th meeting of Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) took place in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday and was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Secretary General of Ministry of Defence of Malaysia, Lokman Hakim Bin Ali, the Ministry of Defence noted.
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Malaysia's Defence Minister on sidelines of IDEX
Abu Dhabi, February 17: Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met today with Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Malaysia's Minister of Defence.
Malaysia celebrates Swami Vivekananda's vision of tolerance and peace for mankind
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 10: Commemorating 25 years of its presence in the country and also the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the Ramakrishna Mission in Malaysia on Monday emphasised the inspirational leader's vision on education, social service, self-reliance, and spiritual development.
Tourism Malaysia to launch its biggest sales mission to India in 2025
Kochi, February 8: Tourism Malaysia is set to launch its largest-ever sales mission to India from February 3 to 7, 2025. The mission will cover key cities--Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Kochi--and will include a delegation of 62 sellers from Malaysia.
ICC lauds Malaysia Cricket Association for successfully hosting U19 Women's T20 World Cup
Dubai, February 5: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wedneday congratulated Malaysia Cricket Association for successfully hosting the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Jay Shah lauds Malaysia Cricket for successful hosting of ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup
New Delhi, February 5: The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met the team of Malaysia Cricket personnel which contributed to the successful organisation of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur and congratulated them for hosting the tournament smoothly.
Malaysia sets up new agency to strengthen border control
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Malaysia formed a new agency to oversee its border control on Sunday, solidifying the government's commitment to creating a smooth and efficient border control framework.
Malaysia gears up for cricket growth with home World Cup inspiration
Kuala Lumpur, January 31: With the excitement of hosting a World Cup, Malaysia aims to inspire the next generation and further expand cricket's reach across the country, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC U19 Women's T20 WC: India post highest total of tournament, Bangladesh end campaign with win
Kuala Lumpur, January 28: India set the highest total of the ongoing ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in a dominant win over Scotland, Bangladesh ended their campaign with a victory, while South Africa and the USA shared points. Malaysia hosted three U19 Women's T20 World Cup matches on Tuesday, with semi-finalists India and South Africa aiming to secure the top spots in their respective Super Six groups, as per ICC.
West Indies crush Malaysia to secure Super Six spot in Women's U19 T20 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur, January 23: West Indies secured their place in the Super Six stage of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 with a commanding 53-run victory over hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Despite posting a modest total of 112 for 7 in their 20 overs, the West Indies bowlers dismantled Malaysia's batting lineup, bowling them out for just 59 runs and finishing third in Group A.
U19 WC: West Indies secure Super Six spot with 53-run win over hosts Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23: Captain Samara Ramnath picked a four-wicket haul as West Indies secured their Super Six spot in the 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup with a convincing 53-run victory against hosts Malaysia at the Bayuemas Oval on Thursday.
U19 WC: India crush host Malaysia by 10 wickets
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 21: Defending champions India continued their dominance in the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup as they thrashed host Malaysia by 10 wickets to secure their second successive win in Group A on Tuesday.
Singapore expects heavy traffic at land checkpoints during Chinese New Year
Singapore, Jan 20: Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Monday warned of "very heavy traffic" at its land checkpoints with Malaysia during the upcoming Chinese New Year period.
ASEAN members prioritise cooperation, trade to mitigate impact of geopolitical tensions: Malaysian FM
Langkawi, Jan 19: Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will close ranks to ensure that trade and economic cooperation among them proceed unhindered in the face of geopolitical tensions and other disruptions, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said here on Sunday.
U19 WC: Sri Lanka women thrash hosts Malaysia by 139 runs
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19: Sri Lanka got their 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they thrashed hosts and tournament debutants Malaysia by 139 runs at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
U19 World Cup: Objective is to win and successfully defend the title, says Niki Prasad
New Delhi, Jan 17: India skipper Niki Prasad said her team's objective is to win the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup and successfully defend the title they won under Shafali Verma's leadership in 2023.
Future stars shine at Petronas Twin Towers ahead of 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur, January 14: The rising stars of women's cricket gathered at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur for the Captains' Day photoshoot ahead of the 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup.
UAE, Malaysia sign MoU to collaborate on artificial intelligence
Abu Dhabi, January 13: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, in the presence of Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, have witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UAE and Malaysia to support joint investment in artificial intelligence (AI), as part of the Malaysia Madani Artificial Intelligence (MMAI) initiative.
Malaysian Open: Satwik-Chirag's run ends in semifinals
Kuala Lumpur, January 12: The popular men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out of the ongoing Malaysian Open badminton tournament in the semifinal stage in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia set to host ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 featuring talents from 16 nations
Dubai, January 11: The second edition of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup will feature the brightest young talents from 16 nations competing in 41 matches, hosted across four venues in Malaysia. This tournament provides an exciting platform for emerging stars to showcase their skills on the global stage, as per ICC.