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  • Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage Wonders You Have to See

    Explore Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, from Kinabalu Park and Gunung Mulu caves to Melaka & George Town’s historic streets. Discover nature, history, and adventure in one unforgettable journey.

  • World Tourism Day 2025 in Malaysia: 10 reasons Melaka is the perfect host

    World Tourism Day 2025 in Malaysia: 10 reasons Melaka is the perfect host

    Discover why Melaka, Malaysia, is the ideal host for World Tourism Day 2025. Explore its culture, heritage, and sustainable tourism initiatives that make it a global destination.

  • Instagram-Worthy Malaysia: 7 Scenic Spots That Will Blow Your Mind

    Instagram-Worthy Malaysia: 7 Scenic Spots That Will Blow Your Mind

    Discover 7 Instagram-worthy spots in Malaysia including Langkawi and Penang that promise stunning views, vibrant culture, and unforgettable photo moments.

  • When and Why Do We Celebrate World Tourism Day?

    When and Why Do We Celebrate World Tourism Day?

    Discover why World Tourism Day is celebrated and how this global event inspires travel, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Cameron Highlands: Malaysia’s Exotic Hill Station of Lush Green Valleys and Vibrant Flowers

    Cameron Highlands: Malaysia’s Exotic Hill Station of Lush Green Valleys and Vibrant Flowers

    Experience Cameron Highlands, Malaysia’s misty hill station of lush tea plantations, vibrant flower gardens, and cultural attractions like Sam Poh Temple.

  • 99 Islands, Endless Secrets: Why Langkawi Is Malaysia’s Hidden Jewel

    99 Islands, Endless Secrets: Why Langkawi Is Malaysia’s Hidden Jewel

    Discover Langkawi, Malaysia’s 99-island hidden jewel. From pristine beaches and mystical waterfalls to adventure-filled ziplining and cultural trails, explore the ultimate 2025 travel destination.

  • Explore Malaysia’s Sky Mirror: A Mesmerizing Natural Wonder Where Earth Reflects the Sky

    Explore Malaysia’s Sky Mirror: A Mesmerizing Natural Wonder Where Earth Reflects the Sky

    Discover Malaysia’s Sky Mirror Beach, a stunning natural wonder where the seabed transforms into a giant reflective mirror. Explore this magical destination in Kuala Selangor for photography, nature, and adventure.

  • Visa-free, but not entry-free: Why 10 Indian men were turned away at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Airport

    Visa-free, but not entry-free: Why 10 Indian men were turned away at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Airport

    Malaysian immigration officials said in a statement that the rejections were based on security protocols, not nationality.

  • Indian family hosts wedding as Chinese neighbours hold funeral. Their mutual harmony wins hearts

    Indian family hosts wedding as Chinese neighbours hold funeral. Their mutual harmony wins hearts

    Culturally, such a scenario is often fraught with tension as funerals are typically considered ominous, potentially casting a jinx on new couples, while the joyous atmosphere of a wedding is often deemed unsuitable for the solemnity required at a funeral.

  • Supreme Court hands over 12-yr-old to his mother after he develops anxiety, distress

    Supreme Court hands over 12-yr-old to his mother after he develops anxiety, distress

    The court noted that four reports of the child's psychological assessment have indicated him to be undergoing significant anxiety, difficulty in coping with emotions and separation anxiety due to the looming threat of custody change.

  • 'He put his hands inside my blouse': Indian-origin Malaysian model accuses Hindu priest of molestation in temple

    'He put his hands inside my blouse': Indian-origin Malaysian model accuses Hindu priest of molestation in temple

    The model said she initially tried to follow the proper legal route but decided to speak out after facing intimidation from law enforcement.

  • Lishalliny Kanaran: 5 things to know about ex-Miss Malaysia who claimed Indian priest molested her

    Lishalliny Kanaran: 5 things to know about ex-Miss Malaysia who claimed Indian priest molested her

    'The one place I thought I'd find peace, the one place I was seeking a connection with something greater, that was where it happened. At a temple. That betrayal is what cuts the deepest... I was molested by that priest,' Lishalliny Kanaran wrote on Instagram.

  • Trump unleashes tariffs up to 40%, targets Asia and Africa ahead of August 1 deadline

    Trump unleashes tariffs up to 40%, targets Asia and Africa ahead of August 1 deadline

    Trump had said at the weekend that starting from Monday he would send a first batch of up to 15 letters to countries informing them that he would reimpose harsh levies that he had postponed in April.

  • Malaysia bans US plastic waste imports, dealing blow to global recycling chain

    Malaysia bans US plastic waste imports, dealing blow to global recycling chain

    The move reflects a growing backlash against Western nations offloading plastic trash on developing countries

  • Malaysia is the Most Visited Country In Southeast Asia In Q1 2025

    Malaysia is the Most Visited Country In Southeast Asia In Q1 2025

    Malaysia leads Southeast Asia tourism in Q1 2025 with 10.1M visitors, boosted by visa-free travel for Chinese & Indian tourists. Discover why it’s a top spot!

  • Malaysia rejects Pakistan’s religion card, clears India’s Operation Sindoor events

    Malaysia rejects Pakistan’s religion card, clears India’s Operation Sindoor events

    This development marks a significant setback for Pakistan, which has increasingly resorted to playing the “religion card” in its futile efforts to isolate India internationally.

  • Tata Electronics to buy chip fab plant in Malaysia to boost India plans: Report

    Tata Electronics to buy chip fab plant in Malaysia to boost India plans: Report

    The Tata group firm is in discussion with a few global semiconductor firms, including X-Fab, DNeX and Globetronics among others

  • Ex-Goldman Sachs banker gets 2 years in prison for plot to fleece billions from 1MDB fund

    Ex-Goldman Sachs banker gets 2 years in prison for plot to fleece billions from 1MDB fund

    Tim Leissner, at his sentencing in Brooklyn federal court, apologised to the people of Malaysia, who he called the “real victims” of the scheme.

  • 8 Thrilling Reasons to Explore Sarawak—Malaysia’s Hidden Gem for Adventurers

    8 Thrilling Reasons to Explore Sarawak—Malaysia’s Hidden Gem for Adventurers

    Discover 8 thrilling reasons to visit Sarawak, Malaysia’s hidden gem, packed with caves, wildlife, rainforests, and adventure for offbeat travel lovers.

  • Trump's tariffs could bring scale to India’s solar manufacturing, even as fear of dumping looms

    Trump's tariffs could bring scale to India’s solar manufacturing, even as fear of dumping looms

    Trump's 26 percent reciprocal tariff will immediately slow down Indian solar exports to the US, but it will make the sector more globally competitive while also affording the opportunity to explore other global markets. The government will need to address fears of dumping by the Chinese manufacturers.

  • This Indian-origin woman flies to work 5 days a week, claims it is better for work-life balance

    This Indian-origin woman flies to work 5 days a week, claims it is better for work-life balance

    Racheal Kaur, an assistant manager in AirAsia’s finance operations department, has been making headlines for her extraordinary 'super commute'—a journey of nearly 400 km each way between her home in Penang and her workplace in Sepang.

  • Malaysia says forced displacement of Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing

    Malaysia says forced displacement of Palestinians would be ethnic cleansing

    The ministry said it supported a two-state solution as the path to lasting peace and stability.

  • 8 best hidden gems in Malaysia for your next holiday

    8 best hidden gems in Malaysia for your next holiday

    Discover 8 hidden gems in Malaysia for your next holiday! From Taman Negara’s rainforests to Mersing’s beaches, explore nature, culture, and adventure.

  • Malaysia extends 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers until December 2026

    Malaysia extends 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers until December 2026

    Malaysia has extended its 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers until December 2026, boosting tourism and economic growth.

  • Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

    Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

    Since last week, 27 people have died and more than half a million households in the neighbouring Southeast Asian countries have been hit by torrential rain and flooding that authorities say have been the most severe in decades.

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