The family has authorised us to also write to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to seek an explanation why it only issued a notice of nuisance under the Local Government Ac

Malaysia's trade ministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, originating or exported from China and Indonesia.

The leaders of Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed they will work closely to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law. This comes as China continues to step up its maritime activities in the East and South China seas.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was in Malaysia and met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Friday to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asian countries as China’s threats grow in the region.

China and other countries in Asia have seen an uptick in cases involving the respiratory virus in recent weeks, prompting the UN health agency to assuage concerns over a possible global outbreak. “China’s reported levels of respiratory infections are within the usual range for the winter season,” WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said on Tuesday.

More than 1.18 million Chinese tourists came to Bali in 2019, second only to Australia at 1.2 million, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia on his first bilateral state visit since taking office.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia to boost defense and economic relations as China's regional influence grows. His trip signifies Japan's commitment to strengthening these ties despite potential changes in US presence under President-elect Donald Trump.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has turned its focus to attracting young travellers this year in its bid to woo more tourists from mainland China, which remains among the country’s largest sources of foreign tourists. This comes as the Southeast Asian nation missed its ambitious target in 2024 of drawing 5 million Chinese tourists to its shores.

Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law and build robust supply chains, seeking to cement their "strategic" partnership as China expands its influence in Asia and beyond.

Japan and Malaysia have committed to enhancing cooperation in addressing pressing regional and international challenges, including tensions in the East