Malaysia

Israelis unable to compete in FIDE amateur chess tournament taking place in Malaysia

FIDE's official announcement states that "all FIDE member federations and all eligible players are invited to participate." However, Malaysia's entry restrictions prevent Israelis from competing.

India's Vishwanathan Anand plays against Israel's Boris Gelfand during a tie-break of FIDE World chess championship match in State Tretyakovsky Gallery in Moscow on May 30, 2012.
Container ships are docked at Tanjung Pelepas Port in Gelang Patah, Malaysia June 29, 2026.

Malaysia tightens cargo regulations, detains containers bound for Israel passing through its port

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob leaves the Kuala Lumpur court complex after being released on bail following his being charged with failure to declare assets, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 27, 2026.

Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged over failure to declare foreign cash and gold bars

Thai security forces patrol the railway in the troubled southern province of Yala March 27, 2013. The first round of formal peace talks between Thai government and the insurgent group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) will take place on March 28 and will be mediated by Malaysia.

Insurgents strike over 70 locations across southern Thailand in coordinated arson, bomb attacks


Samsung’s Galaxy Station: Samsung’s response to Apple’s new store in Malaysia

In the latest retail showdown, Samsung has made a creative and impactful move in response to Apple's first store opening in Malaysia, by rebranding a nearby subway station as "Samsung Galaxy."

 Samsung’s Galaxy Station in Malaysia

Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

Nelson told reporters the United States was trying to prevent Malaysia from becoming a jurisdiction where the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas could both fundraise and then move money.

 Iranians chant during an anti-Israel rally in Tehran, Iran, April 19, 2024.

'Not guilty,' Israeli man pleads regarding firearms offenses in Malaysia

Avitan arrived in Malaysia from the United Arab Emirates on March 12 on a French passport, police said. He was detained by police at a Kuala Lumpur hotel with a bag containing the weapons.

A general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020

Malaysia probes links between detained man and Israeli crime group

Israeli media reported on Saturday that Avitan was an associate of an Israeli criminal syndicate who had been en route to assassinate a member of a rival crime family.

A mosque is silhouetted against city buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 27, 2016.

Malaysia mini-mart outlet attacked after 'Allah socks' outcry

Photos of the socks on sale at a KK Supermart store have sparked outrage on social media among Muslims who viewed the association of Allah - the Arabic word for God - with feet as offensive.

 KK Mart in Malaysia.

Israeli arrested in assassination plot targeting compatriot in Malaysia

The man was also caught in possession of six guns and 200 bullets.

A mosque is silhouetted against city buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 27, 2016.

Dozen Israelis make emergency landing in Malaysia on Emirates flight

The emergency landing was reportedly due to severe weather conditions. 

 Emirates offers third daily flight

Iran hopes Saudi Arabia is serious about new era in ties - analysis

Iran seeks outreach to the Gulf, China, and countries in Asia at the same time.

 IRANIAN FOREIGN Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during their meeting in Beijing, earlier this month.

Viral water slide incident leaves man stuck and Internet buzzing

A young man's misadventure on a water slide goes viral, capturing the attention of millions online

Water slide (Illustrative).

Russia calls Ukraine's MH17 accusations at World Court 'fiction'

Ukraine accuses Russia before the UN's top court of violating a UN anti-terrorism treaty by equipping and funding pro-Russian forces, including militias who shot down Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17

 A courthouse in Moscow, Russia.