The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/malaysia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Malaysia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/malaysia/ 32 32 Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement at Malaysia summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-oversees-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-agreement-at-malaysia-summit/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:49:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673736 Amid push for Nobel Peace Prize, US president also expected to travel to Japan, South Korea, China to discuss trade agreements and tariffs

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]]> Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar’s condolence posts for Haniyeh removed in error https://www.timesofisrael.com/meta-says-malaysian-pm-anwars-condolence-posts-for-haniyeh-removed-in-error/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:45:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348291 Facebook parent company, which designates Hamas a 'dangerous organization' and censors expressions of support, restores posts, with a note explaining 'newsworthiness' exception

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]]> Anti-Israel backlash keeps US conglomerate away from major Malaysia project https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-backlash-keeps-us-conglomerate-away-from-major-malaysia-project/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:21:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3316030 Global Infrastructure Partners says BlackRock, which acquired company this year, is not part of deal to privatize country's airport authority, after outcry over alleged Israel ties

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]]> Meta restores Facebook posts on Malaysian PM Anwar’s meeting with Hamas’s Haniyeh https://www.timesofisrael.com/meta-restores-facebook-posts-on-malaysian-pm-anwars-meeting-with-hamass-haniyeh/ Thu, 16 May 2024 05:33:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3291002 Tech giant says the social media posts were removed in error; Malaysian leader met Palestinian terror group chief in Qatar

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]]> Israeli alleged mobster arrested in Malaysia with illegal firearms, suspected of spying https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-alleged-mobster-arrested-in-malaysia-with-illegal-firearms-suspected-of-spying/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256814 Shalom Avitan said to be en route to kill rival mob boss, but Malaysian police say he could be an Israeli agent; may face 25 years behind bars; 3 arrested for supplying weapons

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]]> Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships from using its ports in response to Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/malaysia-bans-israeli-flagged-ships-from-using-its-ports-in-response-to-gaza-war/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:45:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3183162 PM Anwar Ibrahim accuses Israel of ignoring 'basic humanitarian principles,' singles out shipping giant ZIM as being blocked from docking at country's sea terminals

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]]> Anti-Israel demonstrations held across Muslim world amid Israel-Hamas war https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-demonstrations-held-across-muslim-world-amid-gaza-war-against-hamas/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:06:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3130245 Thousands call for 'the fall of Israel' at protest in Cairo, as Iranian-backed armed groups in several Arab countries also rally against Jewish state

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]]> Flight with 12 Israelis forced to land in Malaysia, departs safely 5 hours later https://www.timesofisrael.com/flight-with-12-israelis-forced-to-land-in-malaysia-departs-safely-5-hours-later/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:38:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3089929 Emirates service from Dubai to Singapore lands due to bad weather; passengers remain on plane as Foreign Ministry works to ensure their welfare

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]]> Malaysia gets new PM with history of controversial comments on Jews, Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/malaysia-gets-new-pm-with-history-of-controversial-comments-on-jews-israel/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:23:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2881766 Anwar Ibrahim, ally-turned-foe-turned-former running mate of 'proud antisemite' former leader Mahathir Mohamad, is selected by palace to lead nation after inconclusive election

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]]> Malaysian forces free Gazan after alleged Mossad abduction in Kuala Lumpur – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/malaysian-forces-free-gazan-after-alleged-mossad-abduction-in-kuala-lumpur-report/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:29:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2853890 Palestinian computer programming expert said to have been abducted by local operatives trained by Israeli spy agency, questioned over suspected ties to Hamas

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]]> As Pelosi arrives in Malaysia, Asian tour still overshadowed by expected Taiwan stop https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-pelosi-arrives-in-malaysia-asian-tour-still-overshadowed-by-expected-taiwan-stop/ Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:59:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810112 Despite not confirming visit, US speaker of the House expected to land Tuesday evening in Taipei on highest-level visit in 25 years as China warns of severe repercussions

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]]> Malaysia’s antisemitic ex-PM hospitalized but stable, says daughter https://www.timesofisrael.com/malaysias-antisemitic-ex-pm-hospitalized-but-stable-says-daughter/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:47:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2688088 96-year-old Mahathir Mohamad, once the world's oldest ruler, returns to hospital for third time in over a month due to apparent cardiac issues

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]]> Squash world championship in Malaysia canceled over refusal to allow in Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/squash-championship-in-malaysia-canceled-over-refusal-to-allow-in-israeli-athletes/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:14:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2658038 World Squash Federation says it was forced to cancel the tournament since it could not ensure an 'open and inclusive' event

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]]> Malaysia not allowing Israelis at squash world championship, governing body says https://www.timesofisrael.com/malaysia-not-allowing-israelis-at-squash-world-championship-governing-body-says/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:56:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2655599&preview=true&preview_id=2655599 World Squash Federation says it seeks 'open and inclusive' tournament, is in contact with Muslim country's authorities in hopes for 'fair and practical solution'

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]]> Israel squash team threatens lawsuit if barred from Malaysia tournament https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-squash-team-threatens-lawsuit-if-barred-from-malaysia-tournament/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:56:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2654818 Head of Malaysian squash organization claims country, which doesn't have ties with Israel, won't be able to guarantee Israeli players' safety, sparking outcry from Jerusalem

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