The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Thai police arrested three Malaysians aboard a Bangkok-Hat Yai train with 87kg of methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million hidden in their baggage, marking another significant cross-border drug trafficking case.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence ties and coordinate on regional security challenges, with both nations emphasizing their longstanding partnership during a high-level meeting.
Malaysian economists believe a proposed border economic zone with Thailand could significantly strengthen bilateral trade, with improved infrastructure expected to lower logistics costs and attract regional investment.
Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu expects the government to announce results of trade negotiations with Thailand by late July, addressing a shrimp export ban dating to 2017 and other agricultural market access issues.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Transport Ministry to explore the use of border ports with Thailand and facilities in Penang to strengthen infrastructure and logistics networks in the cross-border region.
Malaysia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence cooperation and tackling regional security issues following talks between Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Thailand's newly appointed Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen in Kuala Lumpur.
Parliament convenes to examine the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone's economic gains and the Strait of Hormuz crisis's implications for Malaysia's political and economic stability.
A new road connecting Bukit Kayu Hitam's immigration complex with Thailand's Sadao checkpoint opened today, expected to reduce border congestion and improve cross-border travel between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul officially opened a new road connecting Bukit Kayu Hitam's ICQS complex with Sadao's CIQ facilities, enhancing bilateral cooperation and regional connectivity.
Malaysia and Thailand have launched a new road alignment connecting their border checkpoints, a move Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says will catalyse regional economic growth and facilitate trade between the two nations.
Malaysia and Thailand have resolved fisheries market access disputes and agreed to activate an agricultural cooperation memorandum within a week, marking progress during Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's inaugural official visit.
The Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service has resumed operations, with Perlis expecting 5.5 to 6 million tourists this year. The 40-minute sea route offers an alternative to overland crossings and is projected to generate economic benefits for local communities.
Malaysia and Thailand have committed to expediting border development projects and establishing special economic zones, with both nations targeting USD30 billion in bilateral trade by 2027 through enhanced connectivity and streamlined customs procedures.
Police in Bentong have arrested a Thai woman and her Malaysian partner following a significant drugs bust in Genting Permai. The seizure, valued at approximately RM728,000, resulted from a three-month investigation into their alleged activities as couriers for a larger trafficking network.
Two Malaysians injured in an improvised explosive device blast in Thailand's Narathiwat province have been discharged and returned to Malaysia, with both receiving treatment at a Kelantan hospital following coordinated diplomatic assistance.
Malaysian authorities have uncovered a shifting smuggling strategy where migrant syndicates now transport undocumented workers in small dispersed groups rather than large batches, making detection harder for enforcement teams.