The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has been hailed as a game changer for ASEAN. Launched in January 2025, this cross-border initiative brings together Malaysia’s land and workforce with Singapore’s capital and connectivity — aiming to be the future hub of trade, talent, and technology.

Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.

Malaysian teenager Zara Qairina's mysterious death at Sabah boarding school sparks nationwide protests demanding justice as viral audio reveals bullying fears before fatal fall.

COMMENT: Promises in Anwar Ibrahim’s manifesto to repeal draconian legislation around media freedoms appear to be missing from the prime minister’s government, writes John Whittingdale

Suspect is in police custody, while the two Malaysian tourists involved are being treated in hospital for serious burns injuries

Indigenous communities in Sarawak use community mapping to assert land rights.

Repatriation of 18 captured Cambodian soldiers remains a sticking point

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet submitted a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee stating that Trump's "extraordinary statesmanship" and diplomatic intervention, particularly a July 26 phone call to leaders in both countries, helped broker a ceasefire in Malaysia on July 28.

US tariffs on the Sonos manufacturing hubs of Vietnam and Malaysia mean prices will rise for consumers.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to establish interim observer teams to monitor a fragile ceasefire that ended five days of deadly border clashes

Border tensions continue as talks between officials from Thailand and Cambodia scheduled to conclude in Malaysia.