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Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick

President Donald Trump’s pick to be the United States’ next ambassador to Malaysia has raised more than a few eyebrows in the Southeast Asian nation. Right-wing influencer Nick Adams, a naturalized American born and raised in Australia, is, by his own account, a weightlifting, Bible-reading, “wildly successful” and “extremely charismatic”…

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Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'deliberately' violating ceasefire hours after it came into force

The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.

Euronews

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate and unconditional’ ceasefire

Malaysian PM says countries have reached ‘common understanding’ to halt the worst fighting in a decade

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysian PM says

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire from midnight to resolve deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says

The Independent UK

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire, Malaysian leader says

The deal on Monday ended the five-day deadly border clashes, after increasing international pressure to bring the fighting to a halt.

Euronews

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire: Malaysia

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim says truce between Southeast Asian neighbours to begin at 17:00 GMT.

Al Jazeera

Thailand and Cambodia to talk peace in Malaysia after Trump’s tariff threat

Breakthrough comes after US president speaks with Thai and Cambodian leaders

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Thailand and Cambodia hold peace talks as Trump urges them to settle differences

Prime ministers of two countries attend talks in Malaysia, following Trump threat on Saturday to pause trade deals unless fighting stopped

The Guardian - AU

Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities

Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities, a spokesperson of the Thai prime minister’s office said

The Independent UK

Malaysians protest rising living costs, demand PM Anwar Ibrahim step down

Opposition-organised rally is first major protest in Southeast Asia’s sixth largest economy since Anwar elected in 2022.

Al Jazeera

Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires

Indonesian officials say 44 people have been arrested on suspicion of starting some of the forest and peatland fires that are spreading health-damaging haze in the region

The Independent UK

Forest fire haze from Indonesia detected in Malaysia

Haze from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island has reached Malaysia, officials said Sunday

The Independent UK

Pressure builds in Malaysia to reject Trump’s pro-Israel pick as ambassador

Nick Adams, known for criticising Islam, was nominated for the role of US ambassador to the Muslim-majority country.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s AI darling NationGate sees shares tumble after it got raided in a scrap metal smuggling probe

Shares in Nationgate, the fastest-growing company on Fortune's Southeast Asia 500, are down over 10% since Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Malaysia's first professional violin maker carves out a rare craft

Tan Chin Seng is Malaysia’s first professional violin luthier, or maker of string instruments like violins, cellos and guitars

The Guardian - AU

‘An insult’: Malaysians slam nomination of ‘alpha-male’ Nick Adams as US ambassador

Adams’ comments about Israel have provoked particular concern in Malaysia, a staunch supporter of Palestine

The Guardian - UK

Premier League fans in Asia want to feel valued – and not just as a source of revenue

Pre-season trips to Asia may not be new for English clubs, but they remain a huge global engagement opportunity

The Independent UK

Malaysians urge government to reject ‘Zionist’ Nick Adams as US envoy

Political parties say Donald Trump’s ambassador nominee ‘openly spreads hatred towards Islam’

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Elderly Couple Traveled Cross Country to Visit Viral Tourist Attraction. But It Was All AI-Generated

An elderly couple in Malaysia traveled hundreds of miles to ride a tourist attraction they saw a video of on social media, only to discover that the attraction did not actually exist and the video had been AI-generated.

The Guardian - UK

Noodle salad and fried shrimp: Mandy Yin’s recipes for Malaysian home-style prawns

A spicy, herby noodle and prawn salad with a salty-sour dressing, shell-on prawns fried with spring onions, chilli and soy, and a homemade tomato sambal that keeps forever in the fridge

The Guardian - AU

Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia

The Australia-born former Young Liberal and deputy mayor on Ashfield council has made a name for himself as a self-proclaimed ‘alpha male’, and now possible diplomat. How did this happen?

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts on Nick Adams: 'Alpha Male' Influencer And Suspended Liberal Party Member Is Trump Choice for Malaysia Diplomat Role

Nick Adams, a self-described 'alpha male' and former Liberal Party member, is Trump's pick for US envoy to Malaysia, sparking controversy.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: former Sydney councillor named US ambassador to Malaysia; Nacc architect calls for more transparency; and Australian life in pictures

The former Sydney councillor has listed interests including the restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, ‘extremely’ heavy weights and the Bible

AAP

Pigeon-hating councillor becomes global Trump rep

A former Liberal deputy mayor who became "Trump's favourite author" has won the US president's nomination to be ambassador to Malaysia.

International Business Times

Rubio To Meet China's Wang On Sidelines Of ASEAN Talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia where Washington's tariffs are in sharp focus.

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