Chinese warships dock in Penang: No issue of threat to national sovereignty — Minister
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The issue of a threat to national sovereignty does not arise following the docking of two Chinese naval ships at Penang...
Asean+3 faces challenges from inflation resurgence, geopolitical uncertainty — AMRO
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 — Asean+3 economies should, in the near term, remain vigilant against the risks associated with a resurgence in inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions,...
Ringgit opens slightly higher as investors focus on US rate cut pace
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar as investors shifted their attention to the extent and timing of...
Indonesia upsets China to claim Badminton World Junior Mixed Team Championships
NANCHANG, Oct 6 — Indonesia defeated China to claim the Badminton World Junior Mixed Team Championships title, winning 110-103 (accumulated points) in a thrilling final...
Russia’s Lavrov says stands alongside China on Taiwan, other issues
MOSCOW, Oct 3 — Russia stands alongside China on Asian issues, including the criticism of the United States’s (US) drive to extend its influence and...
Vietnam protests Chinese force’s attack on fishermen in contested waters
HANOI, Oct 3 — Vietnam protested to China yesterday over what it said was an attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat three days ago in...
Philippines draws defence firms as military modernises amid South China Sea tension
MANILA, Oct 3 — Global defence contractors put their advanced hardware on display as the Philippines embarks on the latest phase of a multi-billion-dollar effort...
Malaysia-China collaboration in disaster management strengthened with fire safety exchange prog
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — The collaboration and knowledge exchange programme in disaster management between Malaysia and China, under the ‘Fire Safety Exchange Activities’, was held...
China holds military drills in South China Sea after talks with US
BEIJING, Sept 28 — Chinese air and naval forces are conducting manoeuvres in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the military said on...
Philippines, Australia, others to hold joint maritime activity in South China Sea
MANILA, Sept 28 — Australia and the Philippines said their militaries would conduct a joint maritime activity with Japan, New Zealand, and the United States...
Ringgit set for further appreciation amid cautious outlook on US economic data
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit is expected to continue appreciating next week, despite traders remaining cautious about key United States (US) economic indicators....
Incoming Japan PM Ishiba’s ‘Asian NATO’ idea test for US diplomacy
TOKYO, Sept 27 — Shigeru Ishiba, tapped to be Japan’s next prime minister, may cause diplomatic headaches for the United States (US), with proposals to...