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'It's my job,' says officer who ticketed upset Malaysian biker

SONGKHLA - A Thai police officer targeted by a Malaysian biker who called on followers to boycott Thailand after he and his friends were pulled over and ticketed for a range of offences in Hat Yai has defended his actions, insisting he was only doing his legal duty.

Bangkok Post

Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar supports regional markets

Emerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as a weaker US dollar supported regional markets, with Taiwan and Thailand leading gains. Investors also assessed Japan’s slower growth, Malaysia’s inflation data and upcoming Bank Indonesia policy decision, while Middle East tensions and shifting US rate expectations remained key factors for regional markets.

The Economic Times

India’s FTA exports surge, shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than double

Exports to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubled in the first quarter. Shipments to the ASEAN region also saw significant growth during this period. Malaysia and Australia experienced substantial increases in their export figures. The India-UK trade agreement operationalized, boosting shipments to the UK. Overall, India's exports demonstrated robust…

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He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted him

Balaji Srinivasan left the US and took his experiment to build a new kind of society to Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city, Forest City. His Network School attracted residents who wanted to live around shared ideas about technology and community, but a local council later ordered it to stop operating…

The Economic Times

India, Malaysia commence bilateral exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base

The Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force are conducting Exercise Udara Shakti 2026. Air warriors from both nations are engaged in joint field training and expert exchanges. This exercise focuses on operational learning and enhancing interoperability between the forces. Personnel will gain familiarity with each other's air operation…

The Economic Times

SpaceX namesake creates confusion on Dalal Street! Indian IT stock skyrockets 23% in 2 days

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions shares surged 23% in two days after its US subsidiary announced a $150 million deal with Malaysia-based SpaceX International. However, the company clarified that the entity has no connection with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The sharp rally appears to have been driven partly by confusion over the…

The Economic Times

Dual nationality issues set for talks

Thailand will seek Malaysia's cooperation in addressing long-standing problems involving dual nationals along the border amid concerns over its potential security implications in the southern border provinces, National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad said on Tuesday.

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British racing driver Chris Froggatt marries Malaysian royal Princess Ilyana in Kuala Lumpur: Inside the grand wedding of Sultan Abdullah’s daughter and the Ferrari 296 GT3 racer

British racing driver Chris Froggatt, 32, has married Princess Ilyana, daughter of Pahang Sultan Abdullah and former Malaysian King, in a grand Kuala Lumpur ceremony. From his late start in motorsport at 24 to Ferrari 296 GT3 racing and championship wins, discover Froggatt’s unusual journey from a childhood love of…

The Economic Times

Malaysia's Princess Ilyana, 29, married British GT racer Chris Froggatt, 32; the multi-day Kuala Lumpur wedding blended royal traditions with motorsport

Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Ilyana Alia, daughter of Pahang Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah, married British racing driver Christopher Lionel Froggatt in Kuala Lumpur on August 7. The ceremony was attended by members of the Pahang royal family and followed traditional Islamic wedding customs, including the presentation of ‘mas kahwin’, ring…

The Times of India

All countries invited to Esports Nations Cup 2026 for every title and their rosters

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Malaysia renews 10-year energy plan, targeting savings of around $21.5 billion

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia on Tuesday renewed a 10-year action plan to improve ‌energy efficiency, targeting savings of around $21.5 billion.

Bangkok Post

Frenzied Thai on Malaysia-Bangkok flight an army officer with mental issues

Passengers on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok were shocked by a Thai man who became agitated mid-journey, repeatedly shouting demands for the aircraft to land and reportedly attempting to open an exit door.

Bangkok Post

Exports, imports via FTA partners surge in first half

Thailand's trade with free-trade agreement (FTA) partners rose by 21.8% year-on-year to over US$240 billion in the first half of this year. The key markets driving this growth include Singapore, Australia, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam and India.

Bangkok Post

In Malaysia, wave of hate speech threatens Rohingya refugees

The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children.

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Frenzied Thai on Malaysia-Bangkok flight an army officer with mental issues

Passengers on a flight from Malaysia to Bangkok were startled by a Thai man who became agitated mid-journey, repeatedly shouting demands for the aircraft to land and reportedly attempting to open an exit door.

The Economic Times

Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments map

NPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could enter 15-20 markets over the next decade. NPCI is in talks with Japan, Malaysia and Bahrain, while exploring AI-enabled payments and building on UPI’s presence in nine countries.

The Guardian - UK

Seesaw draw in Malaysia gives Xabi Alonso food for thought at Chelsea

Chelsea’s 3-3 draw with the Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim showed Xabi Alonso has problems to solve before the season begins

Bangkok Post

War Elephants top the charts

Thailand secured top spot in Group B of the Asean Hyundai Cup on Saturday, beating Myanmar 2-0 in Bangkok to book a semi-final meeting with four-time champions Singapore.

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Evening Standard

Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim LIVE: Friendly match result and latest updates from bad-tempered game

Blues conclude their pre-season tour in Malaysia

Sports Illustrated

Johor Darul Ta’zim vs. Chelsea: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Chelsea wrap up their tour of Asia against Malaysian opposition.

Evening Standard

Chelsea XI vs Johor Darul Ta'zim: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for pre-season friendly

Another Blues XI will be in action in Malaysia after win over AC Milan in Jakarta

The Independent UK

Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market

Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops

Bangkok Post

Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

Bangkok Post

Thailand's rice exports seen at 7 million tonnes this year

Thailand's rice exports are seen at 7 million tonnes this ‌year, a decline of 15% from 8.3 million in 2025, with efforts focused on boosting shipments to Malaysia and the Philippines where demand is still growing, the Commerce Ministry said on ⁠Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will ⁠not proceed with repatriating 5,000 Myanmar refugees if their lives are found to be at risk upon their return, a government spokesman said ‌on Wednesday, as authorities continued to screen the refugees ahead of the planned handover. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the…

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