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Southeast Asia's most visited country vows no more immigration system failure after Singapore checkpoint incident

Southeast Asia's most visited country vows no more immigration system failure after Singapore checkpoint incident

Malaysian authorities have pledged to prevent a recurrence of a large-scale immigration system breakdown that had caused hours-long delays for thousands of travelers at Johor's land checkpoints with Singapore.
Philippines to block Elon Musk’s Grok AI, joining Southeast Asian peers

Philippines to block Elon Musk’s Grok AI, joining Southeast Asian peers

Malaysia’s unemployment rate drops to 11-year low

Malaysia’s unemployment rate drops to 11-year low

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway bids $2.7B for builder IJM to form 'national champion'

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway bids $2.7B for builder IJM to form 'national champion'

Malaysian conglomerate Sunway, controlled by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah, has launched a RM11 billion (US$2.7 billion) takeover bid for rival IJM, aiming to create a construction and property "national champion."
January 13, 2026 | 06:19 pm PT
Malaysia durian glut caused by sub-standard export clones, cutting Musang King prices to $2.4/kg

Malaysia durian glut caused by sub-standard export clones, cutting Musang King prices to $2.4/kg

The recent durian oversupply in Malaysia that pushed down local prices, including those of the prized Musang King, was caused by export-grade clones not meeting international standards.
January 13, 2026 | 03:32 pm PT
Malaysia beats Thailand to become Southeast Asia's most visited country for second consecutive year

Malaysia beats Thailand to become Southeast Asia's most visited country for second consecutive year

Malaysia has surpassed Thailand for the second consecutive year to become the champion in regional tourism race in 2025 thanks to its flexible visa policy and infrastructure improvements.
January 11, 2026 | 07:40 pm PT
3 Singaporean tourists caught littering in Malaysia

3 Singaporean tourists caught littering in Malaysia

Five people, including three Singaporean tourists, were slapped with fines of RM2,000 (US$490) each for littering in public places in Malaysia's Johor Bahru on Monday.
January 6, 2026 | 11:52 pm PT
Viral video of Singapore-registered car refueling sparks probe in Malaysia for buying subsidized fuel barred to foreigners

Viral video of Singapore-registered car refueling sparks probe in Malaysia for buying subsidized fuel barred to foreigners

A man, later identified as a Singapore permanent resident, sparked a probe over the weekend after a video went viral showing him refueling with subsidized RON95 meant only for locals in Malaysia’s Johor state.
January 5, 2026 | 04:14 am PT
Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram

Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram

Prices of premium and popular durian varieties in Malaysia, including Musang King, Black Thorn and D24, have plummeted to RM10-15 (US$2.4-3.7) per kilogram at the farm gate amid a nationwide glut.
January 4, 2026 | 03:33 pm PT
Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Tourists complain of unfriendly treatment in Malaysia: minister

Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has called on the public to be more welcoming to foreigners after several government agencies reported complaints from tourists about rude treatment when they sought assistance.
January 2, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT
Malaysia secures over $13B digital investment in Q3

Malaysia secures over $13B digital investment in Q3

Malaysia recorded RM54.13 billion (US$13.37 billion) in approved Malaysia Digital investments in the third quarter of this year, generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 companies.
December 31, 2025 | 04:16 am PT
Southeast Asia's most visited country expands international air routes to boost tourism

Southeast Asia's most visited country expands international air routes to boost tourism

Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing announced on Dec. 27 a plan to launch 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
December 28, 2025 | 06:25 pm PT
Vietnam, Malaysia rise as Southeast Asia's tourism bright spots as Thailand slumps

Vietnam, Malaysia rise as Southeast Asia's tourism bright spots as Thailand slumps

Vietnam and Malaysia are rising tourism stars in Southeast Asia thanks to relaxed visa policies and improving infrastructure while Thailand has lost its lead due to border clashes and safety concerns.
December 26, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
Malaysia seizes 1.2 tonnes of drugs from lab hidden in Penang durian orchard

Malaysia seizes 1.2 tonnes of drugs from lab hidden in Penang durian orchard

Malaysia police have busted a methamphetamine laboratory hidden in a durian orchard in the northwestern state of Penang and seized nearly 1.2 tonnes of drugs in various forms.
December 24, 2025 | 02:55 am PT
Which country has won the most SEA Games gold medals in men's football?

Which country has won the most SEA Games gold medals in men's football?

No men's football team have won more SEA Games gold medals than this one, but they also lost advantages when the Games lowered the age limit of players to under 22.
December 16, 2025 | 05:51 pm PT
Why are fewer Singaporeans flocking to Malaysia's Johor for this year-end holiday?

Why are fewer Singaporeans flocking to Malaysia's Johor for this year-end holiday?

Business owners in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru, which borders Singapore, have blamed the ringgit's strengthening and rainy weather for the steep decline in customers coming from the city-state for the usually busy year-end holiday.
December 15, 2025 | 01:11 am PT
SEA Games Day 2: Vietnam wins 10 gold medals in athletics, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming

SEA Games Day 2: Vietnam wins 10 gold medals in athletics, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming

Vietnamese competitors won 10 more gold medals on the second official competition day of the 33rd SEA Games on Thursday in athletics, karate, taekwondo, ju jit-su, gymnastics and swimming.
December 10, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
Flexible drop-off rule for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxis welcomed by passengers, drivers, but raises pricing concerns

Flexible drop-off rule for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxis welcomed by passengers, drivers, but raises pricing concerns

Taxi drivers and passengers in Singapore and Malaysia have responded favorably to the recently announced flexible drop-off rule for cross-border services, though some have expressed concerns about prices.
December 7, 2025 | 11:17 pm PT
Vietnam women's national team kicks off SEA Games 33 against Malaysia with goal fest

Vietnam women's national team kicks off SEA Games 33 against Malaysia with goal fest

The Vietnamese women’s national team made a strong start at the 33rd SEA Games with a dominant 7-0 victory over Malaysia in their Group B opening match on Friday evening.
December 5, 2025 | 05:03 pm PT
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