Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Malaysian police are dispatching investigators to Jakarta to support the case of a Malaysia Airlines pilot arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 70,000 ecstasy pills through Indonesian airports.
Malaysia is leading regional efforts to address urbanisation challenges through the ACMROCH 2026 conference in Ipoh, bringing together ASEAN nations and China to build sustainable cities and inclusive housing.
ASEAN shipowners are pursuing the region's first Protection and Indemnity insurance club to reduce costs and collectively manage risk, with Malaysia's Mohamed Safwan Othman leading the three-year initiative amid rising premiums from Western insurers.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast at The Istana, where the two leaders discussed strengthening ASEAN cooperation and advancing bilateral initiatives between their nations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will spearhead an ASEAN-wide training programme on criminal asset recovery, drawing on Malaysia's experience with the 1MDB case to help regional neighbours tackle corruption-related financial crimes.
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has positioned ASEAN as his nation's primary strategic anchor, highlighting collective achievements in food security, digital harmonization, and energy resilience under Manila's 2026 chairmanship.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has outlined an ambitious vision for deepening ties with Malaysia, moving beyond economic projects to strengthen people-to-people connections and regional stability amid global uncertainty.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Malaysia from July 13-15, his first state visit since taking office. The visit reciprocates Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 trip to Singapore and underscores strengthening bilateral ties.
Malaysia and Thailand have committed to expediting border infrastructure projects and establishing special economic zones, with leaders targeting USD30 billion in bilateral trade by 2027 through enhanced cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul held bilateral talks at Putrajaya on July 9, reviewing progress in Malaysia-Thailand relations and mapping new avenues for cooperation across trade, security, agriculture and regional affairs.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, his first since his reappointment in March 2026. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and advance agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
Malaysia pledges enhanced cooperation with ASEAN and UNHCR to tackle the Rohingya refugee crisis through strengthened responsibility-sharing and political solutions, while acknowledging structural limitations in achieving long-term resolution.
Indonesia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the Strait of Malacca, pledging closer coordination with Malaysia and Thailand on security and maritime safety in the strategically vital waterway.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's three-day visit to Laos marks a milestone in strengthening bilateral relations spanning seven decades, with both nations committing to deeper cooperation in defence, commerce and regional forums.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed that Malaysia's future prosperity hinges on cultivating high-quality human capital rather than relying solely on economic or technological strength.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will travel to Jakarta on Monday for the annual Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat with President Prabowo Subianto, marking the second such summit and reflecting deepening bilateral cooperation.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9-10 to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim. Border security and regional economic partnerships are expected to headline the bilateral discussions.
Malaysia's science ministry is making talent development central to its agenda ahead of hosting AMMSTI-23 in June 2027, while collaborating with 12 ministries to upgrade technical education with emerging technologies.
Mekong region governments are coordinating urgent efforts to prevent transboundary haze as rising temperatures and El Niño patterns threaten forest fires, agriculture, and public health across Southeast Asia.