![Current update on the situation in the Middle East Current update on the situation in the Middle East](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644847788_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
Current update on the situation in the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at this point, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![No Malaysians affected by earthquake in Japan No Malaysians affected by earthquake in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700208183_FBREAKWISMAPUTRA.jpg)
No Malaysians affected by earthquake in Japan
No Malaysians have been reported to be involved or affected by the earthquake in Japan on Monday, said Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Tue Jan 02 2024
![Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703658573_TurkeySwedenNATO.jpg)
Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO bid following deliberation, a first step necessary for putting it to a full parliament vote.
Wed Dec 27 2023
![No Malaysians involved in Itaewon tragedy: Wisma Putra No Malaysians involved in Itaewon tragedy: Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667128272_Itaewon.jpg)
No Malaysians involved in Itaewon tragedy: Wisma Putra
The Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed today that no Malaysians were involved in the Halloween stampede in Seoul last Saturday.
Wed Nov 02 2022
![Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650014594_WismaPutra.jpg)
Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated the trips of Malaysian students who will continue their studies in China by arranging special flights to Shanghai.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![China will do more to enhance bilateral ties and people to people contact - Wang Yi China will do more to enhance bilateral ties and people to people contact - Wang Yi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657626462_TBSAIFUDDIN.jpg)
China will do more to enhance bilateral ties and people to people contact - Wang Yi
China is ready to import more palm oil, tropical fruits and other agricultural products from Malaysia, said China State Councillor and Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi.
Tue Jul 12 2022
![Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Malaysia Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657521380_ChinaForeignMinist.jpg)
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Malaysia
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah will host China State Councillor and Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, who will be on a two-day official visit to Malaysia from today.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![Australia's FM to visit Malaysia, Vietnam to strengthen ties Australia's FM to visit Malaysia, Vietnam to strengthen ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41656151359_HonPennyWong.jpg)
Australia's FM to visit Malaysia, Vietnam to strengthen ties
Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong will visit Malaysia on Tuesday to deepen ties and build on the existing partnerships for the benefit of the countries and the region.
Sat Jun 25 2022
![Khairy Jamaluddin to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31 Khairy Jamaluddin to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653914309_khairyjamaluddinw.jpg)
Khairy Jamaluddin to visit Singapore as a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31
Khairy Jamaluddin will be in Singapore as Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow from May 31 to June 3, 2022, according to the republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Mon May 30 2022
![Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71651247038_TBnagen.jpg)
Nagaenthran accorded full due process - S'pore leaders reply to M'sian counterparts
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had replied to their Malaysian counterparts on Tuesday to convey that Nagaenthran had been accorded full due process.
Fri Apr 29 2022
![Malaysia hosts working visit of Brunei's Second Foreign Minister Malaysia hosts working visit of Brunei's Second Foreign Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628351646_MenteriLuarIIBrun.jpg)
Malaysia hosts working visit of Brunei's Second Foreign Minister
Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Setia Erywan Mohd Yusof is currently on a three-day working visit to Malaysia.
Thu Apr 21 2022
#KiniNews: I don't know who Bilahari is, says Hisham
Former Ambassador-at-Large and Policy Advisor to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bilahari Kausikan recently reacted to a post on social media by saying Singapore was right in not wanting to reopen its borders without restrictions or tests as a certain country will export their problems to Singapore.
When asked to respond to Bilahari’s statement at a press conference today, Foreign Affairs Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said he did not know who Bilahari is.
When asked to respond to Bilahari’s statement at a press conference today, Foreign Affairs Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said he did not know who Bilahari is.
Sat Mar 19 2022
![Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643037557_DatukSeriSaifuddi.jpg)
Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to start a cultural diplomacy programme by the middle of this year with the involvement of several embassies, says its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Mon Jan 24 2022
![Floods in Malaysia: S'pore ready to provide any further assistance Floods in Malaysia: S'pore ready to provide any further assistance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641989236_VivianBalakrishnan.jpg)
Floods in Malaysia: S'pore ready to provide any further assistance
Singapore stands ready to provide any further assistance to Malaysia relating to the recent floods, says the republic's Minister For Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Wed Jan 12 2022
![Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94 Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61641573021_SidneyPoitier.jpg)
Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94
Eugene Torchon-Newry, acting director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed Poitier's death.
Fri Jan 07 2022