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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.
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

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?

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
Malaysia’s billionaire king lends 2 of his airboats to flood rescue operations

Malaysia’s billionaire king lends 2 of his airboats to flood rescue operations

Malaysia's billionaire king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, has allowed the government to use two high-powered airboats he owns for flood rescue operations.
December 4, 2025 | 07:27 pm PT
Casino giant Genting Malaysia to remain listed after privatization offer flops

Casino giant Genting Malaysia to remain listed after privatization offer flops

Casino giant Genting Malaysia will stay listed after its parent company Genting failed to secure the 75% stake to take it private.
December 1, 2025 | 08:48 pm PT
Malaysia moves to reclaim palm oil market share in China

Malaysia moves to reclaim palm oil market share in China

Malaysia is working to regain its share of China's palm oil market after exports to that country plummeted by nearly 39% year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2025.
December 1, 2025 | 07:54 pm PT
Which country has hosted the most SEA Games?

Which country has hosted the most SEA Games?

SEA Games, the biennial multi-sport event, has been taking place every two years since 1959, with the 33rd edition starting this week.
December 1, 2025 | 06:10 pm PT
Singaporeans continue flocking to Malaysia for goods and services, unfazed by stronger ringgit

Singaporeans continue flocking to Malaysia for goods and services, unfazed by stronger ringgit

Singaporeans are still crossing the border to Malaysia’s Johor state, especially its capital Johor Bahru, for cheaper groceries and entertainment, saying their trips remain good value despite the Malaysian ringgit’s recent strengthening.
December 1, 2025 | 02:10 am PT
Soaring gold prices spark trading frenzy at Malaysian jewellery stores

Soaring gold prices spark trading frenzy at Malaysian jewellery stores

Surging gold prices in Malaysia are pulling crowds into jewelry stores, with sellers cashing in on the metal’s historic rally and buyers betting on further gains.
November 25, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Indonesian minister slams Malaysia’s bid to make durian national fruit

Indonesian minister slams Malaysia’s bid to make durian national fruit

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, has rejected a proposal to make durian Malaysia’s national fruit, arguing that it should be Indonesia's instead due to higher production.
November 22, 2025 | 04:39 pm PT
Victims of Johor-Singapore housing subsidy scam lose nearly $770K

Victims of Johor-Singapore housing subsidy scam lose nearly $770K

Singapore police have received at least 21 reports of a scam falsely promising subsidized or even free homes in Malaysia’s Johor state since September, with victims losing more than S$1 million (US$768,000).
November 16, 2025 | 07:12 pm PT
Kuala Lumpur Airport has 'indoor waterfall' like Changi, netizens mock following water leakage

Kuala Lumpur Airport has 'indoor waterfall' like Changi, netizens mock following water leakage

Many travelers arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 in Malaysia were startled on Friday when heavy rain caused a ceiling panel to leak, sending water pouring down into the terminal.
November 14, 2025 | 07:13 pm PT
Singapore arrests two Malaysians following $316,000 gold scam involving fake officials

Singapore arrests two Malaysians following $316,000 gold scam involving fake officials

Singapore police have arrested two Malaysian men suspected of being involved in separate government official impersonation scams after a woman reported being tricked into purchasing gold worth over S$412,000 (US$316,000).
November 12, 2025 | 01:35 am PT
Malaysian media tycoon Tiong Hiew King dies at 91

Malaysian media tycoon Tiong Hiew King dies at 91

Tiong Hiew King, the Malaysian media tycoon who founded one of the largest Chinese-language media groups with operations in Malaysia and Hong Kong, has died at age 91.
November 12, 2025 | 12:20 am PT
Customer sparks outrage for throwing coffee at Malaysian ZUS Coffee employee

Customer sparks outrage for throwing coffee at Malaysian ZUS Coffee employee

A customer at an outlet of ZUS Coffee, Malaysia’s largest coffee chain, has drawn widespread outrage on social media after a viral video showed her throwing coffee and shouting vulgarities at an employee.
November 11, 2025 | 03:35 pm PT
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