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Malaysia’s Turn in the ASEAN Hotseat
1 day, 9 hours ago

Malaysia’s Turn in the ASEAN Hotseat

The Diplomat  

In recent years, Southeast Asia has grappled with unprecedented challenges that have strained the unity and effectiveness of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Heightened geopolitical tensions, persistent divisions over the crisis in Myanmar, and slow progress on a binding Code of Conduct for the South China Sea have exposed the bloc’s limitations in navigating complex regional dynamics. While political …

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Letter from the Editors
1 day, 9 hours ago

Letter from the Editors

The Diplomat  

It’s the new year, and at The Diplomat that means taking stock of the Asia-Pacific. While the visual trappings of the pandemic – ubiquitous testing booths and checkpoints – are long gone, COVID-19 reshaped China’s economic, social, and diplomatic trajectories in ways still being felt today. Yanzhong Huang, a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, …

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Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag overcomes stern test to reach semi-finals
1 day, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag overcomes stern test to reach semi-finals

India Today  

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their fine run in the Malaysia Open 2025 as they defeated Yew Sin Ong and Ee Yi Teo in a hard-fought battle on Friday, January 10. After a bit of a shaky start to the tournament, the Indian duo had found their rhythm in the last few matches and were tested by Ong …

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Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
2 days, 5 hours ago

Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China’s threats grow in the region. The visit, his first for bilateral talks outside of international meetings, shows Japan’s commitment to further those ties even as the U.S. presence …

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Malaysia Open 2025: HS Prannoy exits early as Indian men's singles campaign ends
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: HS Prannoy exits early as Indian men's singles campaign ends

India Today  

The Indian men's singles campaign in the season-opening Malaysia Open 2025 came to an end on Thursday after HS Prannoy lost in the pre-quarterfinals. Prannoy will be one of the big local names in the India Open Super 750 tournament, starting January 14 in New Delhi. Disappointed for losing out on an opportunity to go deeper in this tournament, but …

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Malaysia Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag reach quarter-final, Malvika eliminated
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag reach quarter-final, Malvika eliminated

India Today  

Indian shuttlers Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy kept the nation’s hopes alive at the Malaysia Open 2025 with a commanding win to reach the men’s doubles quarter-finals on Thursday. The seventh-seeded duo displayed composure and skill to overcome Malaysia’s Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong 21-15, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. In men’s singles, HS …

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Malaysia Open: Prannoy, Malvika enter pre-quarters
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2 days, 13 hours ago

Malaysia Open: Prannoy, Malvika enter pre-quarters

The Hindu  

India's number two shuttler H.S. Prannoy and rising shuttler Malvika Bansod advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open after winning their respective men's and women's singles opening round matches here on Wednesday. There was more delight for the Indian camp with the pairs of Tanisha Crasto/Dhruv Kapila and Sathish Kumar Karunakaran/Aadya Variyath sailing into the mixed doubles pre-quarterfinals of …

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Malaysia Weighs LinkedIn’s Need for a Social Media License
3 days ago

Malaysia Weighs LinkedIn’s Need for a Social Media License

Live Mint  

-- Malaysia is studying whether LinkedIn Corp. will require a social media license to continue operating in Malaysia as the government seeks to broaden internet controls. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to review whether LinkedIn has more than the licensing threshold of 8 million users in Malaysia and if they are …

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Malaysia Open 2025: HS Prannoy wins match interrupted by leaking roof, advances to Round of 16
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3 days, 3 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: HS Prannoy wins match interrupted by leaking roof, advances to Round of 16

The Hindu  

HS Prannoy overcame the challenges posed by Canada’s Brian Yang and won the first round match, which was resumed on day two of the competition, to enter the Round of 16 of the Malaysia Open. Rising shuttler Malvika Bansod advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after breezing past local favourite Goh Jin Wei 21-15, 21-16 in just 45 minutes. In other matches …

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Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy overcomes Brian Yang and delay, Malvika Bansod advances
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3 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open: HS Prannoy overcomes Brian Yang and delay, Malvika Bansod advances

India Today  

India's badminton campaign at the Malaysia Open began on a high note as HS Prannoy and Malvika Bansod advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in the men's and women's singles categories, respectively, after securing victories in their opening matches on Wednesday. Adding to the Indian camp's joy, mixed doubles pairs Tanisha Crasto/Dhruv Kapila and Sathish Kumar Karunakaran/Aadya Variyath also sailed into the …

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India, Malaysia agree to deepen counter-terrorism ties in first security dialogue
3 days, 9 hours ago

India, Malaysia agree to deepen counter-terrorism ties in first security dialogue

India Today  

The first India-Malaysia Security Dialogue took place on Tuesday in New Delhi. Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser, and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, Director General of Malaysia’s National Security Council, co-chaired the meeting. The two sides discussed global and regional security issues and reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation in security, defence, and maritime matters, according to an official press statement. …

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Kho Kho World Cup 2025 schedule: Full list of matches, fixtures, venues, dates
3 days, 19 hours ago

Kho Kho World Cup 2025 schedule: Full list of matches, fixtures, venues, dates

The Hindu  

India will take on Nepal in the opening match of the first Kho Kho World Cup scheduled to take place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, from January 13 to 19, 2025. Men’s Category: Group Breakdown and Key Matches The men’s competition features 20 teams divided into four groups: Group A: India, Nepal, Peru, Brazil, Bhutan Group B: South …

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Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors
4 days, 2 hours ago

Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia and Singapore leaders signed an agreement on Tuesday to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called the Johor-Singapore special economic zone a “unique initiative” that harnesses each other’s strengths and deepens linkages in a world that is becoming …

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NSA Doval leads India-Malaysia Security Dialogue with Nushirwan, discusses counter-terrorism and defence
4 days, 9 hours ago

NSA Doval leads India-Malaysia Security Dialogue with Nushirwan, discusses counter-terrorism and defence

India TV News  

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday held the first India-Malaysia Security Dialogue with his Malaysian counterpart, where both sides exchanged views on the global and regional security environment. According to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia, Raja Dato Nushirwan, and Doval also reviewed ongoing bilateral …

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Malaysia Open: Lakshya Sen suffers shock first round exit, loses to Chi Yu-jen
4 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open: Lakshya Sen suffers shock first round exit, loses to Chi Yu-jen

India Today  

An inconsistent Lakshya Sen suffered a shock exit in the first round of the Malaysia Open 2025 on Tuesday, January 7. Lakshya, fresh off a title win at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow and a third-place finish at the King Cup International, struggled to maintain his form and fell to Chi Yu-jen of Chinese Taipei in straight games, 14-21, …

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Malaysia Open: Leaky roof halts Prannoy's match, Viktor Axelsen out in 1st round
4 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open: Leaky roof halts Prannoy's match, Viktor Axelsen out in 1st round

India Today  

Several matches on Day 1 of the Malaysia Open, a prestigious Super 1000 tournament, were rescheduled due to a leaky roof at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. Among the affected matches was HS Prannoy's men's singles first-round clash, as the Indian superstar faced a frustrating interruption during the second game of his match against Canada's Brian Yang. "Li Shi …

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India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia
Top News
4 days, 9 hours ago

India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia

Live Mint  

Mumbai/ New Delhi: India Inc is closely tracking the surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus - which causes respiratory illness- in some Southeast Asian nations following an outbreak in China, and has asked its employees to travel to these countries only if necessary, and take precautions such as masking up to dodge the infection. As our employees regularly travel across …

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Malaysia Open 2025: Preview, Indians in action, when and where to watch, LIVE Streaming info
4 days, 21 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Preview, Indians in action, when and where to watch, LIVE Streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW India’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a strong result, Lakshya Sen will look to build on his recent form and HS Prannoy will hope to shake off rust after a lengthy break at the season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament on Tuesday. Malaysia Open 2025 LIVE Streaming info Live streaming of Malaysia Open 2025 …

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Malaysia’s jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home
5 days, 1 hour ago

Malaysia’s jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home

Associated Press  

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Malaysia’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest. In an application in April last year, Najib said he had clear information that then-King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah issued an addendum order allowing him to finish his sentence under house …

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Malaysia: 'Frustrated' Palestinians damage furniture, set bedsheets on fire at transit centre
5 days, 6 hours ago

Malaysia: 'Frustrated' Palestinians damage furniture, set bedsheets on fire at transit centre

Op India  

A group of Palestinians, who were staying at the Wisma Transit in Kuala Lumpur, carried out vandalism at the facility on Saturday evening. Malaysian authorities welcomed them with open arms on ‘humanitarian grounds.’ On Saturday, the group of Palestinians damaged the property of the facility and set bedsheets on fire. BANYAK BARANG DI ROSAKAN DAN DI BAKAR pic.twitter.com/G4fJqfGFb3 — MALAYSIA …

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Malaysia Open 2025: All you need to know about the season opener
5 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: All you need to know about the season opener

India Today  

The season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament kicks off on Tuesday, with India’s top shuttlers set to make their mark. In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen enters the tournament with renewed confidence after ending a title drought with a win at the Syed Modi International Super 300 and a podium finish at the King Cup International. Malvika begins her campaign against Malaysia’s …

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Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree
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5 days, 9 hours ago

Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree

Al Jazeera  

Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak’s appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court. Malaysia’s appeals court has granted a bid by jailed ex-premier Najib Razak to see a document he said should allow him to serve his sentence at home, in a rare win for a disgraced former leader at the heart …

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After China, HMPV cases now rise in Malaysia; public asked to remain vigilant
5 days, 19 hours ago

After China, HMPV cases now rise in Malaysia; public asked to remain vigilant

Live Mint  

Malaysia has seen a significant rise in human metapneumovirus cases in recent months. According to a Strait Times report, the Malaysian health ministry has urged people to remain vigilant and noted that respiratory tract infections will continue to exist. Malaysia saw 327 HMPV cases in 2024 — a 45% rise from the 225 cases reported in 2023. Authorities however sought …

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Malaysia turns away two boats carrying around 300 Rohingyas
Top News
5 days, 22 hours ago

Malaysia turns away two boats carrying around 300 Rohingyas

Op India  

Two boats believed to be carrying around 300 Rohingya Muslims were reportedly turned away by Malaysian authorities on Saturday. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement confirmed that it had prior intimation about two boats trying to enter their territory. Therefore, the Malaysian authorities provided food supplies and drinking water before turning the boats away. “The MMEA provided assistance, including food and clean …

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