Malaysia
World of photos, July 13, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever
It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.
- by Penny Watson
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Airline reviews
Airline review: This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it
There are no screens in this budget business class, but the best entertainment of all is being able to sleep.
- by Kate Allman
What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures
Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.
- by Brian Johnston
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Kuala Lumpur
This greatly underrated foodie heaven provides a quintessential South-East Asian city experience at a bargain price.
- by Julie Miller
August 2023: Malaysia suspends Australian live cattle exports from several facilities
Malaysia has become the second country to suspend some Australian live cattle imports.
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says
President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, immediately winning over many foreign governments with promises of unprecedented investment.
- by Zach Hope
Fines and jail time – even Singapore can’t stop people vaping
As Australia debates legislation that would effectively outlaw vaping without a prescription, Singapore is struggling to make its own hardline laws work.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
‘Deeply vicious’ slurs don’t deter Blaine Gibson’s hunt for vanished plane
The perpetual adventurer’s search for MH370 has made him a target.
- by Zach Hope
‘Murderous rampage’: Malaysian PM attacks Western leaders over hypocrisy on Israel, Ukraine
Anwar Ibrahim revealed he personally lobbied Anthony Albanese to restart funding for the United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees.Â
- by Matthew Knott
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‘It will be a disaster’: Malaysian PM urges world to accept China as a superpower
Anwar Ibrahim said he was untroubled by China’s rise, claiming the risk of conflict in the South China Sea had been exaggerated in a departure from comments by Penny Wong.Â
- by Matthew Knott