From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Putin chides NATO in speech at scaled-back Victory Day paradeRussian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and d...
09 May, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Russia's WWII victory celebrations muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on PutinTensions are high as Russia prepares for Victory Day celebrations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire quickly collapsed...
08 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to India’s farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delaysSupply shocks, export disruptions, and labour shortages caused by the Iran war are beginning to strain India’s agriculture despite ample fo...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Asian airlines trim schedules and carry extra fuel as supplies tightenAsian airlines are reducing flights and adding refuelling stops due to Middle East conflict-driven jet fuel shortages, impacting import-dep...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Malaysia to double minimum salary requirement for foreign workers from June 2026Malaysia will significantly increase minimum salary requirements for foreign professionals under its Employment Pass program starting June ...
20 Jan, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Malaysia controls AI chip exports as US targets China smugglingCompanies must notify Kuala Lumpur 30 days before exporting, especially if misuse is suspected.
16 Jul, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Malaysia cracks down against ISIS by detaining 36 Bangladeshi nationalsMalaysia has detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals accused of establishing a terrorist recruitment cell inspired by the Islamic State. The grou...
27 Jun, 2025, 11.04 PM IST
Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indian nationalsMalaysia has extended visa exemptions for Indian and Chinese nationals until December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits. This initiative sup...
22 Dec, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
Coalgate: CBI seeks Supreme Court permission to forward LR request to MHACBI, in its application, said that during the course of probe in the case, "a need has been felt to take up the investigation with a foreig...
15 Jan, 2014, 08.46 PM IST
Malaysia bars foreign workers from fast-food outletsMalaysia's fast-food restaurants will no longer be allowed to hire foreign workers, the Home Ministry said today.
07 Jan, 2014, 05.50 PM IST
Allow Vishwaroopam screening: Malaysia's ethnic Indian partyHaasan's film was removed from cinemas a day after its release following a directive from home ministry, much to the disappointment for eth...
31 Jan, 2013, 03.56 PM IST
Now, Malaysia bans Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam'Kamal Haasan's controversial film 'Vishwaroopam' has been removed from local cinemas in Malaysia a day after its release following a direct...
26 Jan, 2013, 07.27 PM IST
- Malaysia okays entry of 45,000 Indian workers: Report
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's cabinet has approved entry of 45,000 workers from India to fill vacancies in 14 sectors, includi...
24 May, 2011, 05.56 PM IST
- No ban on Indian workers: Malaysia
In the midst of conflicting reports, Malaysia has conveyed to India that it has not imposed any ban on recruitment of Indian workers, and h...
10 Jan, 2008, 03.08 AM IST
- No ban on recruitment of workers from India: Malaysia
Dismissing reports of a freeze on recruitment of workers from India, Malaysia on Wednesday insisted that it never made a ruling to this eff...
09 Jan, 2008, 05.55 PM IST
- No freeze on Indian workers: Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia on Tuesday denied reports emanating from Kuala Lumpur that it had taken a decision to put a freeze on employment of Indian workers.
09 Jan, 2008, 03.14 AM IST