- 20 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityMalaysia
India’s Tejas aircraft emerges as Malaysia’s top choice for its new fighter jet programme
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) India's Tejas light combat aircraft has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter…
Malaysia foreign minister meets counterpart from Myanmar shadow govt in Washington
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart from Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow administration outlawed by the ruling military junta, in the group's…
Russia, Belarus, Ukraine to skip Malaysia’s arms fair
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Russian, Ukrainian and Belarussian weapons makers will not take part in Malaysia's biennial arms show Defence Services Asia (DSA) this month amid the…
Malaysia to deny entry of Russia-flagged tanker sanctioned by U.S
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -A Russian-flagged oil tanker will not be allowed to call at Kuala Linggi port in Malaysia, its government said on Tuesday, amid pressure on…
Cambodia PM chides ‘arrogant’ Malaysia minister for questioning junta visit
By Prak Chan Thul PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday took aim at the foreign minister of Malaysia for being "arrogant" and impolite, after its…
Discord over Myanmar as ASEAN postpones year’s first meeting
By Poppy McPherson, Tom Allard and Rozanna Latiff (Reuters) - Unresolved differences about engagement with Myanmar's military rulers are causing discord among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), diplomats…
Concern in ASEAN over Cambodia PM’s Myanmar visit, Malaysia minister says
By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's foreign minister said on Thursday that some Southeast Asian countries had reservations about last week's visit to Myanmar by Cambodia's leader, with…
ASEAN should rethink non-interference policy amid Myanmar crisis, Malaysia FM says
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should rethink its decades-long policy of non-interference in the affairs of member states, amid a worsening human rights crisis…
Malaysia hopes for ASEAN consensus on Australian nuclear sub pact
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia is hoping for a clear consensus among Southeast Asian nations on a new Indo-Pacific security partnership between Australia, the United States and Britain, its defence…
Malaysia to seek China’s view on Australia’s nuclear sub pact
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia on Wednesday said it plans to seek China's position on the new defence partnership between the United States, Britain and Australia, days after sounding the…
Malaysia warns new Indo-Pacific pact may trigger nuclear arms race
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia on Saturday expressed concerns that Australia's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines under a new pact with Britain and the United States could catalyze a nuclear…
Chinese coast guard vessels harass Malaysian oil, gas development work off Sarawak: US think tank
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): Chinese coast guard (CCG) vessels since early June have been harassing new Malaysian oil and gas development work off Sarawak, according to a US think…
