Malaysia

Malaysia ranks eighth on the list of best places to retire according to International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2024, and is the only Asian country to make it into the top 10

At the beginning of 2024, a long-dormant border dispute, in which a border village faces the prospect of transferring its land to Indonesia, is reawakening political strife that many had hoped had been eliminated

The sentence of former PM Najib Razak to 12 years in prison for corruption and abuse of power was halved; by the end of 2023, corruption charges had been filed against both Najib and other members of his party, the United Malaysian National Organisation

The application for a temporary amendment of the festive licence, open from 5 January to 5 February 2024, is limited to economy express bus services and buses less than 10 years old, the Land Public Transport Agency stated

Gerbang Alaf Restaurants, licensee of McDonald's in Malaysia, has sued the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Malaysia movement alleging that it published a series of social media posts linking the fast-food franchise to Israel's military offensive in Gaza

Malaysia Airlines has launched its New Year promotional fare for flights from London Heathrow to more than 40 destinations in Southeast Asia and Australasia

Tourists visiting Ipoh's Old Town will soon be able to collect stamps and win prizes, said Minister for Local Government Development, who will introduce a 'passport' to collect stamps to encourage tourists to visit the city

The country will grant Chinese citizens a 30-day visa waiver from 1 December this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China

Monaco's Prince Albert II began his inaugural four-day state visit to Malaysia; today a state welcoming ceremony will take place

Uniqlo Malaysia - local branch of the Japanese Company - renovated its flagship outlet with the debut of Malaysia's first Uniqlo Coffee kiosk

Chinese students are increasingly choosing to attend universities in Malaysia and Southeast Asian countries due to the less competitive environment and lower study costs compared to other study abroad options