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Malaysian Batu Caves to get escalator, multipurpose hall

Located in Selangor, north of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are one of the most frequented Hindu shrines outside India. The limestone caves are believed to be over 400 million years old. A 42.7-metre-high golden statue of the Hindu god of War, Lord Murugan, towers near the foot of the rainbow-coloured staircase.

All aboard the adventure! Asia's scenic railway routes for every traveller

Asia has several famous railway routes winding through mountains and valleys and across rivers, lakes, and deserts. Whether you are a budget traveller looking for a good deal on prices or someone looking to splurge on a luxury trip, these train rides, convenient for both solo travellers and family and friends alike, are guaranteed to give you the experience of a lifetime. So, without further ado, let us take a sneak peek at Asia’s most majestic train journeys.

Organisers can stop Coldplay concert in Malaysia if the band misbehaves: Govt

Organisers of Wednesday's Coldplay concert in Malaysia can stop the show if the British rock band misbehaves, a minister said as the government rejected Muslim conservatives' calls to cancel the show.

Malaysia PM to meet Elon Musk to discuss investments

Malaysia's Trade Ministry in March said Tesla will open an office, showrooms and service centers in the country and establish a network of charging stations for its cars, but did not say when

Bangladesh to face Malaysia in the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Monday

Bangladesh A team will take on Malaysia on their opening fixture of the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup at Tin Kwong Road Recreational ground in Hong Kong on Monday.

Indonesia, Malaysia aim to fight 'discrimination' against palm oil

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for better collaboration with neighbouring Malaysia to fight what he called "discrimination" against their countries' palm oil products, as a new European Union law threatens to dent exports of the commodity.

5 places to visit this summer to get the wintry vibes

Instead of spending your last summer vacation days in a place where you need a portable fan or umbrella, why not choose a colder, dare we say wintry locale to visit in summer? Skiing or hiking on an icy mountain in the months to come may seem absurd, but any of the following 5 places might be the perfect way to beat the heat while continuing to have the most thrilling summer vacation ever.

Bangladesh up against Malaysian might

Fresh off a 2-0 win over hosts Oman in the first match of AHF Junior Asia Cup, Bangladesh under-21 hockey team are looking forward to putting up an even better show against strong in their Pool B encounter in Salalah today.

Malaysian palm oil firms not hiring Bangladeshis over recruitment concerns

Migrant workers, especially from Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Nepal, make up about 80% of the workforce on Malaysia's labour-reliant estates

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Malaysian Batu Caves to get escalator, multipurpose hall

Located in Selangor, north of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are one of the most frequented Hindu shrines outside India. The limestone caves are believed to be over 400 million years old. A 42.7-metre-high golden statue of the Hindu god of War, Lord Murugan, towers near the foot of the rainbow-coloured staircase.

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

All aboard the adventure! Asia's scenic railway routes for every traveller

Asia has several famous railway routes winding through mountains and valleys and across rivers, lakes, and deserts. Whether you are a budget traveller looking for a good deal on prices or someone looking to splurge on a luxury trip, these train rides, convenient for both solo travellers and family and friends alike, are guaranteed to give you the experience of a lifetime. So, without further ado, let us take a sneak peek at Asia’s most majestic train journeys.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Organisers can stop Coldplay concert in Malaysia if the band misbehaves: Govt

Organisers of Wednesday's Coldplay concert in Malaysia can stop the show if the British rock band misbehaves, a minister said as the government rejected Muslim conservatives' calls to cancel the show.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Malaysia PM to meet Elon Musk to discuss investments

Malaysia's Trade Ministry in March said Tesla will open an office, showrooms and service centers in the country and establish a network of charging stations for its cars, but did not say when

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

Bangladesh to face Malaysia in the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Monday

Bangladesh A team will take on Malaysia on their opening fixture of the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup at Tin Kwong Road Recreational ground in Hong Kong on Monday.

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

Indonesia, Malaysia aim to fight 'discrimination' against palm oil

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for better collaboration with neighbouring Malaysia to fight what he called "discrimination" against their countries' palm oil products, as a new European Union law threatens to dent exports of the commodity.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

5 places to visit this summer to get the wintry vibes

Instead of spending your last summer vacation days in a place where you need a portable fan or umbrella, why not choose a colder, dare we say wintry locale to visit in summer? Skiing or hiking on an icy mountain in the months to come may seem absurd, but any of the following 5 places might be the perfect way to beat the heat while continuing to have the most thrilling summer vacation ever.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Bangladesh up against Malaysian might

Fresh off a 2-0 win over hosts Oman in the first match of AHF Junior Asia Cup, Bangladesh under-21 hockey team are looking forward to putting up an even better show against strong in their Pool B encounter in Salalah today.

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

Malaysian palm oil firms not hiring Bangladeshis over recruitment concerns

Migrant workers, especially from Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Nepal, make up about 80% of the workforce on Malaysia's labour-reliant estates

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Tash Aw's 'We, the Survivors' explores the human cost of progress

More than 4,000 wealthy Bangladeshis have invested in Malaysia’s expensive 10-year-residency visa programme. We, the Survivors deserves to be widely read in Bangladesh.

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