Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is strengthening safety protocols for its citizens studying across West Asia, coordinating closely with the Foreign Ministry as tensions escalate in the region.
A Columbia University academic has defended Malaysia's longstanding refusal to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, characterizing the position as a principled stance against genocide rather than antisemitism.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to maintaining its ban on Israeli citizens entering the country, standing firm despite criticism from a group of eight United States congressmen who have challenged the policy.
Malaysia has reiterated its unwavering stance of not recognising Israel, with top government officials dismissing a letter from eight US Democratic congressmen as foreign interference that violates national sovereignty.
Malaysia pledges to intensify collaboration with ASEAN and UNHCR to address the Rohingya refugee crisis through strengthened responsibility-sharing and political dialogue, while acknowledging structural constraints limiting collective action.
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has clarified that Malaysia's delegation visit to Myanmar in May was a diplomatic engagement aimed at maintaining communication channels, not recognition of the junta government.