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Malaysia’s Mahathir: Israel’s genocide in Gaza will echo for ‘centuries’

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad says Israel ‘did not learn anything’ from its experience of genocide by the Nazis.

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China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power

Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.

China's first domestically built aircraft carrier Shandong sails into Hong Kong for port call Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations

The GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to ‘unleash the full potential of our partnership’.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, greets ruler of the UAE emirate of Ras al-Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi.

Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war.

CORRECTS DATE - In this photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information, Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim, right, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping after the welcoming ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (Azali Ariffin/ Malaysia's Department of Information via AP)

Malaysia’s Mahathir denies corruption, says most of his money ‘now gone’

Elder statesman challenges Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to prove that he used time in office for personal enrichment.

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Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths

The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.

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Malaysia welcomes Chi­nese tourists back in droves af­ter pan­dem­ic slump

Kuala Lumpur targets record 5 million Chinese visitors in 2024 as it hopes to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.

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Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow

Second- and third-generation family businesses say sustainable investments are a priority like never before.

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Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls lay out plans to revive $1.2tn economy

GDP growth slowed to 4.94 percent in the third quarter, compared with 5.72 percent during the same period in 2022.

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Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.

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