Malaysia’s Mahathir: Israel’s genocide in Gaza will echo for ‘centuries’Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad says Israel ‘did not learn anything’ from its experience of genocide by the Nazis.
China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US powerExpert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.
Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nationsThe GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to ‘unleash the full potential of our partnership’.
Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than TrumpChinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war.
Malaysia’s Mahathir denies corruption, says most of his money ‘now gone’Elder statesman challenges Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to prove that he used time in office for personal enrichment.
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouthsThe Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.
Malaysia welcomes Chinese tourists back in droves after pandemic slumpKuala Lumpur targets record 5 million Chinese visitors in 2024 as it hopes to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.
Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadowSecond- and third-generation family businesses say sustainable investments are a priority like never before.
Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls lay out plans to revive $1.2tn economyGDP growth slowed to 4.94 percent in the third quarter, compared with 5.72 percent during the same period in 2022.
Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food pricesAnalysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.