Is Malaysia spared impact of new China-funded mega waterway being dug through Cambodia?
The 180km Funan-Techo Canal gives China easy access to the Gulf of Thailand, where Malaysia has joint development projects with its Asean neighbours.
Fear grips local traders as Chinese companies and goods flood Malaysia
With faster land routes connecting Southeast Asian cities to China, traders warn of 'economic colonisation'.
Chinese nationals in Malaysia can 'easily disappear', says Mahathir amid Putrajaya's aggressive campaign
Former prime minister reiterates concerns he once voiced over the Forest City project in Johor.
In rare move, Putrajaya lifts ban on book that glorifies China, mocks Najib
The home ministry once labelled the comic work as communist propaganda.
Putrajaya cautioned on all-out campaign to woo Chinese amid spike in migration
Under the new government, the focus of tourism is on China, but this also brings challenges for Malaysia.
Sharp rise in Chinese emigration to Malaysia since 2022, says report
The trend could have implications for Muslim-majority Malaysia, where ethnic divide is a sensitive issue.
Government considers casino to revive Forest City, report says
It says PM Anwar Ibrahim and two prominent tycoons recently discussed the matter.
China condemns Philippine re-supply mission to disputed atoll
While China is in dispute with several of its neighbours over its extensive claims in the South China Sea, its relations with the Philippines have been particularly fraught recently over the issue.
US budget fight could create opening for China in the Pacific
The Biden administration had hoped to see Congress endorse new 20-year funding programs for Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau.
Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea
China has rejected the Philippines' version of events over the barrier, while the US has weighed in with support behind Manila and vowed to honour its treaty commitments to defend its treaty ally if attacked.
Chinese government says consulting firm Capvision's 'rectification' complete
Capvision received millions of dollars from overseas companies to lure experts to divulge sensitive information and even state secrets in exchange for high pay, reports say.
3 Philippine fishermen dead after ramming by 'unidentified' foreign boat
Tensions have recently flared up after the Philippines said it removed a ball-buoy barrier installed by China near the Scarborough Shoal, a prime fishing spot and one of Asia's most contested maritime features.
