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Interview: Malaysia-China cooperation can drive growth in resource processing, high-value manufacturing, says Malaysian expert
by Jonathan Edward, Wang Jiawei KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's technological and industrial strengths, coupled with its capacity to support skills development and industrial scaling, are important to bilateral cooperation with Malaysia in resource processing and high-value manufacturing, according to a Malaysian expert.
Interview: Malaysia-China cooperation can drive growth in resource processing, high-value manufacturing, says Malaysian expert
by Jonathan Edward, Wang Jiawei KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's technological and industrial strengths, coupled with its capacity to support skills development and industrial scaling, are important to bilateral cooperation with Malaysia in resource processing and high-value manufacturing, according to a Malaysian expert.
Dogs and cats as sources of companionship and emotional support in vulnerable animal caregivers
Abstract Social support may be crucial for the health and wellbeing of populations facing adversity, such as homelessness, intimate partner violence, or economic vulnerability. However, vulnerable individuals are usually at a high risk of social exclusion, having restricted social networks and limited social support. Companion animals constitute a potential source of support, but their relative contribution compared to other sources remains underexplored.
Malaysia considering legal action against X over Grok obscene content
Photo taken on April 10, 2025 shows the cityscape of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Xinhua/Lai Xiangdong) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is considering legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X over its AI tool Grok being used to generate obscene content, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday.
World No. 1 Shi out with injury as Thailand's Vitidsarn crowned at Malaysia Open Original
Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand and Shi Yuqi (L) of China pose during the award ceremony after the men's singles final. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China retired with a back injury during Sunday's Malaysia Open final against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Shi, the reigning world champion, played through pain but pulled out after dropping the first game 21-23. He credited Kunlavut after the match.
Asia Album: Malaysians get first glimpse of new giant panda pair Original
A family poses for photos with panda-themed decorations at Zoo Negara in Selangor, Malaysia, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Giant pandas "Chen Xing" and "Xiao Yue" from China officially met the Malaysian public here on Saturday. In a ceremony marking the event at the Giant Panda Conservation Center (GPC) at Zoo Negara, the country's national zoo, the pair met eager onlookers following their quarantine and acclimatization.
Former Malaysian PM Najib to serve 15 years in jail
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (1st L) is seen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 22, 2025.(Bernama via Xinhua) KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in jail over four counts of abuse of power in a case related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) on Friday.
Malaysian PM announces new cabinet line-up
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (front) attends a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Dec. 16, 2025. (Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia/Handout via Xinhua) KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled new ministerial appointments on Tuesday as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
Monsoon causes 80.2 mln USD in damage to infrastructure: Malaysian official
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The northeast monsoon and flooding has caused some 330 million ringgit (80.2 million U.S. dollars) in damage to public infrastructure, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Works. This is not expected to be the final amount and further damage could occur due to adverse weather, Minister of Works Alexander Nanta Linggi said on Thursday.
Floods kill 1 in Malaysia, over 29,000 displaced
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- One woman died after her car was swept away by floodwaters in Kelantan state of Malaysia, authorities said on Wednesday. The 70-year-old woman was found about 120 meters from the place of the accident, Tanah Merah district police chief Muhd Haki Hasbullah said in a statement. The number of people displaced nationwide rose to 29,480, with 214 flood relief centers providing shelter for the evacuees, according to the country's social welfare department.
Death toll from Malaysia-Thailand migrant boat incident climbs to 25
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll has risen to 25 after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank in waters near the Malaysia-Thailand maritime border last week, local media quoted the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) as saying on Wednesday.
Death toll from Malaysia-Thailand migrant boat incident climbs to 20 Original
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll has risen to 20, while a total of 14 people have been rescued after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank in waters near the Malaysia-Thailand maritime border last week, authorities said on Tuesday. The dead include seven men, nine women and four children, while the survivors are 12 men and two women, said Romli Mustafa, Malaysian maritime enforcement agency director for Kedah and Perlis states, in a statement.
Timor-Leste becomes ASEAN's 11th member Original
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Timor-Leste has been welcomed into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the grouping's 11th member, following an official ceremony at the 47th ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital on Sunday. Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao were present at the signing of the Declaration on the Admission of Timor-Leste into ASEAN.
GLOBALink | 47th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Malaysia
The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability." #GLOBALink
2025 Global Leaders' Meeting on Women to pave way for greater cooperation and gender equality: Malaysian minister Original
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The upcoming Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, which will be held in Beijing, China, will pave the way for greater international cooperation and promote gender equality towards sustainability goals, according to Malaysia's Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Nancy Shukri.
ASEAN says RCEP expansion to enhance its economy linkages
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said here on Wednesday that expanding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) membership would further strengthen and diversify its economic linkages with external partners.
11 killed in landslides in Malaysia's Sabah state
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- At least 11 people have been confirmed dead and several more were missing on Monday following a series of landslides triggered by continuous heavy rain across Malaysia's northern Borneo state of Sabah. The accident took place in a village near the state capital of Kota Kinabalu. Meanwhile, flooding has displaced over 1,788 people in the state, with the victims being housed in 12 relief centers, according to the country's social welfare department.
[경제+] 말레이시아 전문가 "아세안, 차세대 기술 도약 위해 中과 협력 필수"
(쿠알라룸푸르=신화통신) 아세안(ASEAN) 회원국들이 중국과의 협력을 통해 차세대 기술 도약을 준비하고 있다. 아세안 이웃 국가인 중국이 친환경 기술과 디지털 혁신 분야에서 큰 진전을 이뤘을 뿐만 아니라 신뢰할 수 있는 파트너임을 입증해 왔기 때문이라는 분석이다. 인사오룽 말레이시아 카자나연구소 부소장은 최근 신화통신과의 인터뷰에서 아세안이 자체적인 디지털 전환과 재생에너지 이니셔티브를 추진해 왔다며, 중국을 포함한 다양한 국가와의 파트너십을 통해 급변하는 세계 경제에 적응할 수 있는 역량을 강화할 수 있을 것이라고 말했다. 그는 아세안이 중국과 지리적으로 인접해 있어 '경제적 중심지'로 자리매김할 수 있을 것이라며 이를 통해 중국과 아세안 모두의 수요를 촉진할 수 있다고 전했다. 그러면서 두 지역은 시장과 무역 파트너로서 상호 보완적일 것이라고 부연했다.
Interview: Remembering WWII key to safeguarding future peace, says int'l relations academic Original
"It was really a tough moment in Chinese history. It demonstrated resilience of the people at that time … Despite all odds, they survived. So this is a spirit of resilience, I think it further motivates not just people in China, but also in the region," Associate Professor Roy Anthony Rogers of the Department of International and Strategic Studies at Universiti Malaya told Xinhua. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept.
Malaysia marks 68th anniversary of independence
發布於 3小時前 • Jonathan Edward,Chong Voon Chung KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia marked the 68th anniversary of independence on Sunday, with national leaders joining a huge public turnout at the administration center of Putrajaya to witness a parade celebrating the National Day. Over 14,000 people were forming 81 contingents representing various segments of Malaysian society, according to the Malaysian national news agency Bernama.
Digital services shine in China's Jiangsu expo in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The China Jiangsu Service Trade Expo 2025 kicked off here on Friday, featuring 70 participants from the province showcasing their essences to a Malaysian audience. Sun Shuqiang, minister counsellor of the Economic and Commercial Office at the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, said in his remarks during the launching ceremony that China-Malaysia relations are entering a "golden era." "Service trade is becoming a new growth driver of bilateral cooperation.
Malaysia ready to send monitoring team to Thailand-Cambodia border if requested: PM
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is pictured in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 5, 2025. (Malaysian National News Agency/Handout via Xinhua) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is prepared to send a monitoring team along the Thailand-Cambodia border if both countries request it, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday. The situation along the border remains under control, although it is still tense and sensitive, he told the parliament.
Thailand-Cambodia talks on positive track, says Malaysian defense chief Original
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Thailand and Cambodia have expressed strong commitments to end conflict in secretariat-level discussions, Malaysia's Chief of Defense Forces General Mohd Nizam Jaffar said here on Monday. The talks, scheduled from Aug. 4 to 6 ahead of an extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on Aug. 7, will also cover the terms of reference for establishing an ASEAN defense attache monitoring team, Mohd Nizam said.
News Analysis: Increased tariffs will strain Malaysia-U.S. ties, disrupt trade links
by Jonathan Edward, Wang Jiawei KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Bilateral ties between Malaysia and the United States are likely to be strained following the U.S. administration's imposition of a 25 percent tariff on Malaysian exports, according to analysts.
BRICS grouping opportunity to create fairer world order: Malaysian PM Original
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The BRICS grouping, which has emerged as a strong and principled force, represents an opportunity to shape a more balanced and just international order, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said. Legacy international organizations need to be reformed to reflect the changing global realities and to take into account the aspirations of developing nations, Anwar said in a statement.
From toys to milk tea, Chinese brands widen market share in Malaysia
Chinese brands like Mixue, CHAGEE, Luckin Coffee, and Pop Mart -- known for its blind box collectibles -- are captivating global markets, showcasing the power of China's homegrown IP through cultural innovation and technological agility. by Jonathan Edward, Wang Jiawei, Cheng Yiheng KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese brands continue to widen their share of the consumer market in Malaysia, with strong and growing demand for a range of products from milk tea to designer toys.
Feature: From toys to milk tea, Chinese brands widen market share in Malaysia
Customers visit a Pop Mart store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 18, 2025. Chinese brands continue to widen their share of the consumer market in Malaysia, with strong and growing demand for a range of products from milk tea to designer toys.
Strengthening multilateralism key to global stability, growth: experts Original
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Strengthening multilateralism will enable the world to move beyond current geopolitical tensions, paving the way for cooperation and sustained economic growth, experts told a forum organized by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia here.
Civilizational dialogue key to promoting shared values: experts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Civilizational dialogue will help calm global tensions, build bridges at the people-to-people level, and facilitate cooperation, speakers told a forum here in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
9 Malaysian police personnel killed in road accident
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Nine police personnel belonging to the Federal Reserve Unit, which specializes in riot control, were killed in an accident on Tuesday, authorities said. The nine police officers were killed on the spot and two others injured when the truck transporting them collided with a lorry in the state of Perak, Hilir Perak police chief Bakri Zainal Abidin said in a statement following the early morning crash.
Malaysian business group president urges ASEAN to counter U.S. tariff hike Original
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) need to pull their collective economic power to effectively respond to the U.S.-initiated trade disruptions, following a slew of tariffs imposed on most economies worldwide, according to the president of a Malaysian business group.
Malaysia-China people-to-people relations strengthened by visa exemptions: official
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Visa exemptions implemented by China for Malaysian nationals and Malaysia's policy for Chinese nationals have strengthened tourism and people-to-people relations, a Malaysian official said here on Thursday.
Small-Country Mundell-Fleming (IS/LM/BP) Model Predictions Under Both Fixed and Flexible Exchange Rates: Evidence from Australia and S. Korea
1. Introduction The small-country Mundell–Fleming model (IS/LM/BP) explains how the exchange rate regime affects the effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies. In this model, a change in the money supply (monetary policy) has no effect under a fixed exchange rate. In contrast, under a flexible exchange rate, the impact of a change in the money supply is magnified by the international adjustment that it causes.
An exoskeleton let a paralyzed man walk. Then its maker refused repairs.
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An exoskeleton let a paralyzed man walk. Then its maker refused repairs.
An exoskeleton gave Michael Straight the ability to walk again after a horse racing accident left him a paraplegic. Over the course of 10 years, Straight walked more than a half-million steps while paralyzed, helping to pioneer a field. But in June, his machine stopped working, and the manufacturer refused to repair it. For the first time in a decade, Straight couldn’t walk. “It was like being paralyzed all over again,” he said.
Les entrepreneurs chinois continuent de jouer un rôle crucial dans l'intégration régionale (PM malaisien)
Les entrepreneurs chinois continuent de jouer un rôle crucial dans l'intégration régionale en facilitant les liens économiques, culturels et entre peuples, a déclaré mardi le Premier ministre malaisien Anwar Ibrahim.
Chinese entrepreneurs continue to play crucial role in regional integration: Malaysian PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese entrepreneurs continue to play a crucial role in regional integration by facilitating economic, cultural and people-to-people ties, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday.
Roundtable on utilization rate of RCEP rules held in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Hosted by the China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD) and the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia-Pacific (BRICAP), a roundtable on the utilization rate of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) rules was held here on Friday.
La Malaisie salue le rôle constructif de la Chine dans le processus de paix au Moyen-Orient (PM)
Le rôle de la Chine dans le processus de paix au Moyen-Orient est louable et important pour parvenir à la solidarité palestinienne, a déclaré mardi le Premier ministre malaisien Anwar Ibrahim. L'union de différentes factions palestiniennes dans le cadre de la déclaration de Beijing est une étape cruciale vers la réalisation des droits du peuple palestinien, a-t-il affirmé dans un communiqué.
Malaysia eyes inspiration from China as it seeks economic transformation
As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, Malaysia expects more Chinese companies to bring experience and technology, promote Malaysia’s industrial upgrading, and facilitate closer economic and trade cooperation in the future, a Malaysian official told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Interview: Malaysia eyes inspiration from China as it seeks economic transformation: official
by Jonathan Edward, Wang Yi, Mao Pengfei KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Xinhua) -- As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, Malaysia expects more Chinese companies to bring experience and technology, promote Malaysia's industrial upgrading, and facilitate closer economic and trade cooperation in the future, a Malaysian official told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Local vendors recognized for contributions to Malaysia's mega rail project Original
This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2023 shows the interior of a tunnel along the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Pahang state of Malaysia. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng) KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Xinhua) -- China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), which is building the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a mega rail project in Malaysia, recognized its local vendors on Wednesday for their contributions to the project.
Heatwave kills 1, sickens 27 in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing heatwave in Malaysia has seen one death and 27 heat-related illnesses, according to the country's national disaster management agency (NADMA). The illnesses include nine cases of heat stroke and 18 cases of heat exhaustion. One death was recorded in Pahang state due to heatstroke, Bernama reported late on Friday.
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 4
PHNOM PENH -- A Chinese Culture Festival was organized here to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, enabling Cambodians to gain insights into China and its culture. Featuring Chinese traditional arts performances, culture exhibitions and food, among others, the two-day fest at the Olympia Mall started on Saturday with free admission and attracted scores of visitors.
Malaysia sees 40 pct rise in leprosy cases in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia has seen a 40 percent rise in reported cases of leprosy in 2023, the Health Ministry said late on Monday. There were 256 cases recorded in 2023 compared to 183 cases in 2022 with the rise being attributed to more intensive detection efforts, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said in a statement in conjunction with World Leprosy Day.
Floods force evacuation of over 2,000 in Malaysia Original
A man wades through water in Terengganu state, Malaysia, Nov. 21, 2023. (Photo by Zhang Yu/Xinhua) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Flooding has displaced 2,294 people in the country's east coast state of Terengganu as of 3 p.m. local time on Tuesday following continuous heavy rains. Those evacuated were being housed in 19 flood relief centers, according to the country's social welfare department.
Le sultan Ibrahim nommé nouveau roi de Malaisie
La Conférence des souverains de Malaisie a nommé vendredi le sultan de Johor, le sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, comme 17e roi du pays, a rapporté l'agence de presse étatique Bernama. Le sultan Ibrahim sera officiellement installé comme roi le 31 janvier 2024, en remplacement de son prédécesseur, le sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, a déclaré le gardien du sceau des souverains dans un communiqué. Le sultan Ibrahim, né en 1958, règne depuis 2010 sur l'Etat de Johor, qui jouxte Singapour.
Malaysia launches pilot project to increase latex rubber output
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia launched a latex production incentive pilot project on Monday as it seeks to increase the production of latex rubber. The incentive aims to help small rubber producers increase their income by switching their production to rubber milk instead of cup lump rubber, according to Malaysian Plantation and Commodities Minister Fadillah Yusof.
L'ICR apporte l'espoir et la stabilité dans un contexte mondial d'incertitude, selon une experte malaisienne
L'Initiative la Ceinture et la Route (ICR) proposée par la Chine offre l'espoir d'une reprise économique en dépit des incertitudes au niveau mondial, a estimé Lee Pei May, experte politique à l'université islamique internationale de Malaisie. Cet objectif est atteint tout en donnant aux pays participants une pleine autonomie d'action, contrairement aux projets menés par l'Occident qui les forcent à une confrontation de blocs, a indiqué Mme Lee lors d'un récent entretien accordé à Xinhua.
"An Optically Pumped Comagnetometer for High-sensitivity RF Detection w" by Jonathan Edward Bainbridge
Title Department Name Physics & Astronomy First Committee Member (Chair) Peter Schwindt Second Committee Member Ivan Deutsch Third Committee Member Tara Drake Fourth Committee Member Paul Schwoebel Keywords Optically pumped magnetometer, quantum sensing, rf, quantum technology Dissertation Bainbridge, Jonathan Edward. "An Optically Pumped Comagnetometer for High-sensitivity RF Detection without Magnetic Shielding." (2026). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/phyc_etds/281
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