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India, Malaysia discuss ways to deepen defence ties, cyber cooperation

India and Malaysia on Wednesday reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation as part of a key meeting held here, during which the two sides also discussed opportunities for expanding collaboration in the fields of defence technology and cyber security. The 12th India-Malaysia Sub Committee Meeting on Military Cooperation (SCMC) was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Amitabh Prasad and Assistant Chief of Staff, Defence Operations & Training, Malaysian Armed Forces, Maj Gen Amer Mahmud Bin Abdul Rahman. "The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the steady progress achieved," the defence ministry said in a statement. The discussions covered ongoing defence engagements, including military-to-military exchanges, bilateral exercises, training, staff talks, capacity building, maritime cooperation, and cooperation in emerging domains. "Both sides acknowledged the successful conduct of ...

AirAsia X has lowered fares since June 15 as jet fuel prices fall: CEO

AirAsia X has been hard hit by volatile jet fuel prices, posting a first-quarter loss this year as it cut 10% of flights and added fuel surcharges to deal with rising costs

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Companies that fail to comply could face penalties of up to 10 million ringgit (USD 2.5 million). But parents whose children manage to bypass the law will not be penalised. The government said the measures are aimed at protecting children from harmful content, cyberbullying and platform features designed to encourage excessive use. Other countries including Australia,Brazil and Indonesia have introduced or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children's access to social media. Countries including Britain, France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and

Indonesia rules out levies for Malacca shipping, backs open sea lanes

The Strait of Malacca, which runs between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes and a strategic bottleneck for Asia

Trawler carrying 250 Rohingyas capsizes in Andaman Sea; rescue op underway

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) issued a joint statement expressing "deep sorrow" over the incident

Modi speaks to Macron, leaders of Qatar, Oman, Jordan on West Asia conflict

The thrust of the conversations, per his social media posts, was to find a way to restore stability to the region and to continue coordination in the pursuit of de-escalation and peace

Renewed search for missing MH370 yields no clues as families demand answers

Twelve years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished with 239 people aboard, a renewed deep-sea search in the southern Indian Ocean has so far failed to locate the missing aircraft, Malaysian authorities said Sunday, as families pressed for the effort to continue. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau said in a statement that a seabed search conducted by marine robotics company Ocean Infinity between March 2025 and January 2026 surveyed thousands of square kilometres of ocean floor but has not produced any confirmed findings of the aircraft wreckage. Malaysia gave the nod to the Texas-based company last year to renew the search for Flight 370 under a "no-find, no-fee" contract at a new 15,000-square-kilometre site in the southern Indian Ocean where it was believed to have crashed. Ocean Infinity will be paid USD 70 million only if wreckage is discovered. The search was carried out for 28 days in two phases - March 2528 last year and Dec 31, 2025, to Jan 23 this year, covering

Malaysia welcomes India's Brics 2026 chairmanship, push for UNSC reforms

India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's role as a BRICS Partner Country and noted Malaysia's aspiration to become a full member of the grouping

PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Kuala Lumpur during Malaysia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met with Malaysia's Indian-origin Ministers, Members of Parliament and Senators in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated their active role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. "Had a wonderful interaction with PIO leaders, including distinguished Ministers and Senators. Their deep emotional connect to India was clearly visible," PM Modi posted on social media after the meeting. PM Modi said the accomplishments of PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) "in public life are a matter of immense pride for everyone." Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his appreciation for the contributions made by the PIOs to Malaysia's development and "their active role in strengthening our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "The participation of leaders from across the political spectrum underscored the broad support for the strong and enduring India-Malaysia friendship," he ..

India, Malaysia review bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors: MEA

The discussions were followed by the exchange of several agreements and memoranda of understanding covering strategic, economic, technological and people-to-people engagement

PM Modi pitches deeper Asean ties, tech partnership in Malaysia visit

PM Modi said the Indo-Pacific is emerging as a global growth engine and stressed deeper defence, technology and economic cooperation with Asean

PM Modi holds talks with Malaysian counterpart to boost bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on boosting defence and security ties and enhancing economic and innovation partnership. The two sides are expected to ink a number of agreements that will provide for cooperation in several key sectors including semiconductor. Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to a grand red-carpet reception, with Ibrahim receiving him at the airport, signalling a new momentum in the bilateral relations. Ahead of the talks, Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Perdana Putra this morning. "India shares close bonds with Malaysia anchored in civilisational, historical and people-to-people ties," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. In his departure statement on Saturday, the prime minister signalled that the visit will focus on a major push for deeper defence cooperation and robust economic engagement. "The historic ties between India and Malaysia

PM Modi in Malaysia for talks on trade, defence upgrades, chip sector

Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a ​comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024

India's success is Malaysia's success, Asia's success too: PM Modi

Emphasising people-to-people ties as the foundation of the relationship, PM Modi spoke of shared geography and cultural connections across the Indian Ocean

PM Modi begins two-day Malaysia visit, talks to focus on defence, trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived here on a two-day visit where he was received by his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. "Landed in Kuala Lumpur. Deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by my friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the airport. I look forward to our conversations and to further strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Malaysia," Modi said in a post on X. Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with the Malaysian prime minister on Sunday, which are expected to produce a number of agreements to further expand cooperation between the two nations. In his departure statement, the prime minister signalled that the visit would focus on a major push for deeper defence cooperation and robust economic engagement between the two countries. "The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years. I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and further enhancing our comprehensive strategic

PM Modi to visit Malaysia on Feb 7-8; to discuss trade, defence ties

PM Modi's Malaysia visit will review trade, defence and tech ties, and chart the future course of the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Malaysia's ex-army chief charged with money laundering in defence scandal

Malaysia's former army chief was charged Thursday with laundering more than 2.1 million ringgit ($519,000) after investigations into alleged corruption in defence contracts. Hafizuddiean Jantan, 57, pleaded not guilty to four charges of receiving proceeds from illegal activities between 2024 and 2025 under the anti-money laundering law. He would face up to 15 years in prison and fines if convicted. His wife, Salwani Anuar, separately pleaded not guilty to laundering 77,000 ringgit ($19,000). Both were released on bail. The anti-corruption agency said Wednesday that Mohamad Nizam Jaafar, who served as defence forces chief in 2025, would face charges Friday including abuse of power and criminal breach of trust. The cases are believed to be the first brought against Malaysian chiefs of the army and defence forces - the military's most senior posts. The investigation that began last month has led to raids on firms, arrests of senior officers and the seizure of millions of ringgit linke

Asean won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, says Malaysia

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not endorse elections in military-ruled Myanmar, Malaysia's foreign minister said Tuesday, citing concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation. Myanmar's military-backed political party appeared headed for a parliamentary majority after the second round of voting earlier this month in the country's first general election since the army ousted a civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. The takeover triggered widespread opposition that has grown into a civil war. Human rights and opposition groups say the polls were neither free nor fair and are an effort by the military to legitimise its rule. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan told Parliament that ASEAN leaders decided at their summit in October not to send observers to Myanmar because conditions for a credible election were not met, though some member countries chose to do so individually. Myanmar's Information Ministry said last month that ASEAN .

Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images. The moves reflect growing global concern over generative AI tools that can produce realistic images, sound and text, while existing safeguards fail to prevent their abuse. The Grok chatbot, which is accessed through Musk's social media platform X, has been criticised for generating manipulated images, including depictions of women in bikinis or sexually explicit poses, as well as images involving children. Regulators in the two Southeast Asian nations said existing controls were not preventing the creation and spread of fake pornographic content, particularly involving women and minors. Indonesia's government temporarily blocked access to Grok on Saturday, followed by Malaysia on Sunday. "The government sees non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a serio

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB corruption case

Delivering the judgment, Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah rejected Najib's defence that the case was politically driven