PM Modi in Malaysia Highlights Tamil Links

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

International

PM Narendra Modi addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, highlighting cultural connections and the role of heritage in strengthening international ties. He emphasised the contribution of the Indian community abroad in building relations between countries. PM Modi On Tamil And

International

PM Modi Begins Malaysia Visit For Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening defence, security and economic cooperation between the two countries. The trip includes high-level meetings and agreements focused on strategic partnership and regional stability. PM Modi in  Malaysia For Defence Cooperation During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on

International

Malaysia To Ban Social Media For Under-16s

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

Malaysia has announced a plan to ban social media usage for individuals under 16 starting in 2026. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the move aims to protect children from online risks such as cyberbullying, scams and harmful content. The measure will form part of the country’s new Online Safety Act, scheduled to take effect on […]

International

Malaysians Protest Trump’s US Envoy Nominee

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

A group of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia’s capital on Friday to oppose the nomination of Nick Adams as the next American ambassador to the country. Adams, a conservative commentator originally from Australia and now a U.S. citizen, has drawn criticism for past remarks perceived as anti-Islamic and for strongly backing Israel’s […]

International

Moody’s: Malaysia, India, and Philippines May Benefit from U.S. Tariff-Induced Trade Diversion

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Malaysia, India, and the Philippines may find themselves among the unexpected beneficiaries of a global trade realignment triggered by the recent imposition of steep U.S. tariffs. As Washington targets major Asian manufacturing hubs like China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand with high duties, supply chains are expected to shift toward countries facing lower tariffs and

Trade

Malaysia Imposes Duties on Iron, Steel Imports from China, India, Japan, S. Korea

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

Malaysia enforces provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 2.52% to 36.80% on flat-rolled iron and steel products from China, India, Japan, and South Korea to protect its domestic industry.