Anwar congratulates new Thai counterpart Paetongtarn

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated his new Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who took her oath of office last Friday (Sept 6). In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 10), Anwar said he spoke to Paetongtarn via phone this afternoon to personally congratulate her on being sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister...

QuickCheck: Are fake certificates being used for seafood sent to Turkiye?

WHENEVER seafood is exported, any certificates attesting to its safety and legitimacy tend to be a boost to its perceived quality. This is especially so if the certificates appear to come from a government authority from the country the seafood is being exported from. Recently, it was claimed that Department of Veterinary Services certificates accompanying seafood being...

Turkmenistan, Central Asian countries keen to engage with Asean, says Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR: Turkmenistan, along with other Central Asian countries, have expressed a keen interest in engaging with Asean. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 10), Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the message was conveyed to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan during his meeting with his Turkmen counterpart, Rashid Meredov, who is also vice...

M’sian Nasi Lemak Stall Seeking Woman Who Accidentally Paid $795 For $7.95 Meal

Hands up if you are like this writer who has on more than one occasion added an extra zero to the amount when paying for food. It seems I’m not alone, with someone in Malaysia paying 100 times more for a plate of nasi lemak. A picture posted to Facebook saw Kuala Lumpur-based Botak Nasi Lemak taking...

20,000 Malaysian tourists boost southern Thailand’s economy during National Day weekend

PATTANI: A total of 20,000 tourists from Malaysia vacationed in Thailand's southern provinces, contributing over 100mil Baht (RM12.71mil) to the local economy during the long weekend for the National Day celebration last Saturday (Aug 31). Most Malaysian visitors reportedly used the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Pengkalan Hulu entry points in Malaysia to travel to Sadao and...

“It Was Really Smelly”: M’sian Man Stuck On Coach After Fellow Passenger Poops On It

Few people can say they have had a more unforgettable bus ride than Malaysian Xiao Hong Shu user TK (TK很OK!). TK was recently on a coach, when all of a sudden, he was hit by an overwhelming “smell of poop”. Like any other self-respecting Gen Z, TK whipped out his phone, documented the incident, and shared it on social...

20,000 Malaysian tourists boost southern Thailand’s economy during National Day weekend

PATTANI: A total of 20,000 tourists from Malaysia vacationed in Thailand's southern provinces, contributing over 100mil Baht (RM12.71mil) to the local economy during the long weekend for the National Day celebration last Saturday (Aug 31). Most Malaysian visitors reportedly used the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Pengkalan Hulu entry points in Malaysia to travel to Sadao and...

The Malaysians hunting for gold this Paralympics

PETALING JAYA: It's the Paralympians' turn to shine on the world stage in Paris. Malaysia achieved their best haul at the Paralympics in Tokyo, winning three golds and two silvers. Can we up the ante this time? Get to know our team in Paris for the games taking place from Wednesday (Aug 28) to Sept 8. Paralympics 2024:...

Malaysia starts ‘luxury’ durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market

Malaysia’s first shipment of fresh durian to the giant China market has arrived, vying for demand from eager consumers who are used to buying the spiky and pungent fruit from Thailand and Vietnam. Deputy agriculture and food security minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Saturday that exporters had begun shipping 40 tonnes of fresh durian...

THE PROMISE OF DECARBONISING INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN MALAYSIA

PETALING JAYA: The decarbonisation of Malaysia’s industrial parks is expected to bring positive implications for both domestic and foreign investments, with spillover effects across the broader economy, including job creation and the growth of green industries. As efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, Malaysia is aligning with global sustainability trends, positioning itself as a hub for...