CelcomDigi inks MoUs with Huawei and ZTE to use AI in building Malaysia’s future digital network

CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) has announced that it has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) and ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn Bhd (ZTE) respectively, reinforcing its commitment to …

Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 22-month low

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia’s palm oil stocks fell for a fifth consecutive month in February 2025, to a 22-month low due to lower production and outpacing the decline in exports, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said on March 10. The palm oil stocks …

Malaysia promotes tourism during Ramadan

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is preparing for a significant influx of Muslim tourists this Ramadan, expecting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors drawn by the country’s vibrant Islamic cultural celebrations and religious tourism experiences. Dr. Wan …

Malaysia warns against travelling to southern Thailand after attacks

Thai police officers inspecting the site of an attack outside the district office of Sungai Kolok, in the southern province of Narathiwat, on March 9, 2025.PHOTO: AFP BANGKOK - Malaysia has warned its citizens against travelling to southern Thailand, after …

Malaysia’s new pension fund rule for foreign workers will boost EPF but is thin on details

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia wants its 2.5 million foreign workers to contribute 2 per cent of their monthly salaries to the country’s pension scheme, known as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Employers will also have to contribute a matching 2 per cent of …

Pakistani Prisoners in Malaysia Could Come Home Following New Treaty

Pakistan and Malaysia have decided to sign an international treaty for the exchange of prisoners, according to an official document from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. Malaysia has shared the draft agreement with …

Malaysia mandates safety tests after Chinese woman loses leg in ceiling collapse

Building owners across Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia have been ordered to carry out mandatory tests on the safety of their structures, after a Chinese national lost her left leg when a ceiling collapsed at her son’s restaurant in the Sabah capital. An elderly …

Edson Represents OOI at POGO-26 Meeting in Malaysia

Jim Edson, Lead Principal Investigator of the NSF’s Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), recently attended the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)-26 Meeting, held in Penang, Malaysia and hosted by the Centre for Marine and Coastal …

(Video) Penang Couple Becomes First In Malaysia To Hold Wedding Reception In Haidilao

Younger couples are now trying unique wedding receptions that are budget-friendly while still keeping the event memorable for their guests. Recently, a Malaysian couple held their wedding ceremony at a Haidilao in Penang, complete with all the typical …

Malaysia urges citizens to postpone travel to southern Thailand