Maturing China-Malaysia relationship helps anchor China-ASEAN ties

The first tracks of the East Coast Rail Link project are laid at the launching site in Kuantan, Malaysia, on December 11, 2023. Photo: VCG Editor's Note: Chinese President Xi Jinping began his three-day visit to Malaysia on Tuesday, following his visit …

China-Malaysia relations witness a remarkable growth in width, depth

A view of a T-beam installation work of the East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia. File photo: Courtesy of China Communications Construction Co Editor's Note:  During his recent three-day state visit to Malaysia, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a …

I travelled through the rainforest on Malaysia’s last sleeper train

By J.R. Patterson A rainbow appeared briefly over Singapore, though I was the only one to notice it, standing alone on the open caboose of our train as it travelled north over the Strait of Johor, leaving the Lion City behind. It was only a brief sighting. …

Baker Tilly Cambodia, Malaysia deepen ties amid global uncertainty

(From L-R) Andrew Heng, Chair of Baker Tilly Asia Pacific Region, Sok Siphana, Senior Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia in charge of Multilateral Trade and Economic Affairs, Shaharuddin Onn, Malaysia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia and …

Resilient China-Malaysia ties withstand test of time, overcome challenges

The view of Beijing (left) and Kuala Lumpur. Photo: VCG Editor's Note: Following a two-day visit to Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday on a state visit before concluding his Southeast Asian tour in Cambodia. This head- …

DVS: No cases of anthrax reported in Malaysia so far

PUTRAJAYA: No cases of anthrax have been reported in the country as of yesterday despite a recent outbreak in neighbouring Thailand, says the Veterinary Services Department (DVS). “At present, we remain vigilant and have requested assurance from the Thai …

Malaysia to move palm oil business head office to Nairobi

Malaysia's move has been influenced by the European Union Deforestation Regulations that restrict exports of products to the EU market that are linked to cutting down of trees. [File, Standard] Malaysia will be moving its palm oil business headquarters …

AIROD, Satys sign JV for Malaysia

Satys Aircraft Painting has entered into a landmark joint venture agreement with AIROD, a premier Malaysian aerospace engineering company. The partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held at the Courtyard Marriott in Toulouse, France and …

Why we need a Senior Citizens Bill in Malaysia

AS Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation – with projections indicating that by 2030, 15% of the population will be aged 60 and above – there is an urgent need to institutionalise the rights, protections, and welfare of senior citizens through a …

‘Malaysia’s bridge to the globe’: Kajang-born model Sharwita to bring local couture to Cannes Film Festival 2025