The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
An American scholar detained in China's Kunming city in early June was attending an academic workshop, his think tank has stated, rejecting espionage allegations and calling for his immediate release.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intent to pursue broader use of local currencies in cross-border trade, citing China's bilateral payment success as a model for regional economic cooperation.
Nepal's newly elected Gen-Z-backed government is pursuing simultaneous engagement with China and India to boost its struggling economy, attract investment, and deliver on campaign pledges following youth-led protests that toppled the previous administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured Malaysians that despite strengthening relations with Beijing, Kuala Lumpur will not surrender its judicial independence or weaken law enforcement standards.