Malaysia
Malaysia-Thailand news, covering diplomatic relations, trade policies, and border security.
- South Thailand News
Roadside bomb explodes in Yala, injuring policeman and volunteer
A roadside bomb in Thailand’s southern Yala province, is being…
- World News
Malaysia joins calls to hold emergency ASEAN summit over Myanmar political situation
Malaysia is joining calls to hold an emergency ASEAN summit…
- World News
North Korea severs ties with Malaysia over “unpardonable” US extradition
The reclusive country of North Korea has confirmed a severing…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Burmese coup & tourist visa ’emergency extensions’ | February 1
Myanmar’s military has taken control of the country in a…
- World News
Malaysia PM imposes nationwide travel ban, lockdown measures due to Covid-19 spike
As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to climb in…
- World News
Christmas across Asia: How Thailand’s neighbours celebrate
Those of us living in Thailand (and those who holiday…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Bangkok air pollution, 28 Covid cases, Lao dam protest | December 14
Bangkok starts the new week with ‘unhealthy’ air quality Waking…
- World News
Malaysia coast guard busts record methamphetamine shipment, possibly smuggled from Golden Triangle
Malaysia’s coast guard made its largest bust, seizing more than…
- World News
Technical issues force Singapore aircraft to land on Malaysian highway – VIDEO
A single-engine prop plane from Singapore has been forced to…
- Crime News
Police seize 45 million baht worth of heroin and methamphetamine from Hat Yai home
Police arrested a man on drug charges and seized 45…
- World News
15 Asia-Pacific countries form the world’s largest trade bloc, the great RCEP reset
After 8 gruelling years of negotiation, 15 countries have signed…
- Covid-19 News
Leading doctor says Thailand’s Covid success faces threat from rising cases in neighbouring countries
A leading academic at Mahidol University says rising cases of…
- Business News
Air Asia seeks to mitigate economic losses with launch of “super app”
Air Asia is introducing a super app, in an attempt…
- World News
48 Thais deported from Malaysia after serving prison sentences
Malaysian authorities have sent home 48 Thais after finishing their…
- World News
Thai-Myanmar border blocked with barbed wire, security increased due to Covid-19
Prachuap Khiri Khan border patrol say they’ve closed the Thai-Myanmar…
- South Thailand News
Ships want a shortcut: Studies to start on Thai canal and land bridge
Thailand could actually sliced in half by a canal right…
- World News
Malaysia bans citizens from high risk countries
While all international tourists are banned from entering Malaysia for…
- World News
Vietnam ready to take off, international flights start this month
Vietnam is gearing up for international flights and some trips…
- World News
Malaysia closed to tourists for the rest of the year
Planning a trip to Malaysia? You’ll probably have to wait…
- World News
Thailand planning land and rail passageway, bypassing congested Strait of Malacca
Thailand hopes to shorten shipping time by bypassing the busy…
- World News
Girlfriend of Malaysian man with Covid-19 tests negative
Thai health officials are tracking down those who were in…
- World News
Malaysian man in Bangkok tests positive for coronavirus
Just short of 2 weeks after a trip to Bangkok,…
- World News
Malaysia returning vehicles left behind by Thais
Malaysia is returning vehicles left behind by Thais who left…
- World News
Malaysia and Singapore to test re-opening of maritime border for business travellers
The Malaysian and Singapore governments have agreed to re-open the…
- World News
Face masks become mandatory in Malaysia’s fight against Covid-19
Even when it was in the grip of Covid-19 in…
- Crime News
4 pregnant women among 32 human trafficking victims dumped in forest in southern Thailand
4 pregnant women are among 32 Burmese dumped in a…
- Crime News
2 arrested in Narathiwat with 1,420 kilograms of meth – VIDEO
Police in the southern province of Narathiwat, on the Malaysian…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-era travel restrictions around Asia
As most Asian countries dust themselves off and emerge from…
- World News
Border patrols nab 29 Thais sneaking back from Malaysia
Border patrol police arrested 29 Thai nationals for illegal entry…
- Covid-19 News
40 confirmed Covid-19 cases surface in southern Yala province
A second set of swabs from 40 asymptomatic in-patients at…
