malaysia

‘Toofan’ packs theatres in Malaysia with 25 daily screenings

The much-anticipated film “Toofan,” starring superstar Shakib Khan, has finally hit theatres in Malaysia starting August 23, following two previous delays. 
27 August 2024

Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 4-month low in July as exports surge

The fall in stocks in Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer after Indonesia, would support benchmark futures <FCPOc3>, which are trading near their lowest level in seven months.
12 August 2024

Murshida, Joty help Tigresses post their second highest WT20I total

Murshida Khatun struck a career-best 80 off 59 balls while skipper Nigar Sultana Joty made an unbeaten 62 off 37 balls as Bangladesh national women’s team posted a colossal total of 191-2 in their stipulated 20 overs against Malaysia in their last Group B match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dambulla on Wednesday.
24 July 2024

Google to invest $2 bln in Malaysian data centre

Google will invest $2 billion in building the company's first data centre in Malaysia, according to an official statement by the Malaysian government. The statement adds that this data centre will support 26,500 jobs in the country, across sectors such as healthcare, education, and finance.
30 May 2024

Airfare to Malaysia surges fivefold

Ticket prices for Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur flights have reached exorbitant levels with Bangladeshi migrant workers scrambling to reach Malaysia by May 31.
28 May 2024

Bangladesh brush aside Malaysia in Bangabandhu Kabaddi

Hosts Bangladesh continued their domination in the 4th Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi Tournament with a 73-22 points win over Malaysia in their Group A encounter at the Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.
27 May 2024

Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia

Microsoft pledged a $2.2 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia on Thursday to help develop the country's AI infrastructure
2 May 2024

5 places in Asia to enjoy water sports

Beating the heat during a luxurious trip abroad does not just have to come in the form of ice creams and sunbathing. Why not kick it off at a thrilling waterpark or test your abilities in a range of water sports? Here are 5 stunning tourist attractions in Asia to get the best of your water sporting skills!
4 April 2024

Singapore rules out playing host to Commonwealth Games

Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt.
3 April 2024

WTO panel rules in EU's favour in Malaysia palm oil dispute

The WTO ruling has been three years in the making after Malaysia, the world's second-largest producer of palm oil after Indonesia, initiated the case in 2021
6 March 2024

Malaysian Batu Caves to get escalator, multipurpose hall

Located in Selangor, north of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are one of the most frequented Hindu shrines outside India. The limestone caves are believed to be over 400 million years old. A 42.7-metre-high golden statue of the Hindu god of War, Lord Murugan, towers near the foot of the rainbow-coloured staircase.
22 January 2024

All aboard the adventure! Asia's scenic railway routes for every traveller

Asia has several famous railway routes winding through mountains and valleys and across rivers, lakes, and deserts. Whether you are a budget traveller looking for a good deal on prices or someone looking to splurge on a luxury trip, these train rides, convenient for both solo travellers and family and friends alike, are guaranteed to give you the experience of a lifetime. So, without further ado, let us take a sneak peek at Asia’s most majestic train journeys.
30 December 2023

Organisers can stop Coldplay concert in Malaysia if the band misbehaves: Govt

Organisers of Wednesday's Coldplay concert in Malaysia can stop the show if the British rock band misbehaves, a minister said as the government rejected Muslim conservatives' calls to cancel the show.
23 November 2023

Malaysia PM to meet Elon Musk to discuss investments

Malaysia's Trade Ministry in March said Tesla will open an office, showrooms and service centers in the country and establish a network of charging stations for its cars, but did not say when
9 July 2023

Bangladesh to face Malaysia in the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Monday

Bangladesh A team will take on Malaysia on their opening fixture of the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup at Tin Kwong Road Recreational ground in Hong Kong on Monday.
11 June 2023

Indonesia, Malaysia aim to fight 'discrimination' against palm oil

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for better collaboration with neighbouring Malaysia to fight what he called "discrimination" against their countries' palm oil products, as a new European Union law threatens to dent exports of the commodity.
8 June 2023

5 places to visit this summer to get the wintry vibes

Instead of spending your last summer vacation days in a place where you need a portable fan or umbrella, why not choose a colder, dare we say wintry locale to visit in summer? Skiing or hiking on an icy mountain in the months to come may seem absurd, but any of the following 5 places might be the perfect way to beat the heat while continuing to have the most thrilling summer vacation ever.
7 June 2023

Bangladesh up against Malaysian might

Fresh off a 2-0 win over hosts Oman in the first match of AHF Junior Asia Cup, Bangladesh under-21 hockey team are looking forward to putting up an even better show against strong in their Pool B encounter in Salalah today.
24 May 2023

Malaysian palm oil firms not hiring Bangladeshis over recruitment concerns

Migrant workers, especially from Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Nepal, make up about 80% of the workforce on Malaysia's labour-reliant estates
14 May 2023

Tash Aw's 'We, the Survivors' explores the human cost of progress

More than 4,000 wealthy Bangladeshis have invested in Malaysia’s expensive 10-year-residency visa programme. We, the Survivors deserves to be widely read in Bangladesh.
20 July 2022