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Contemporary Vietnamese painters have sent their lacquer works to the Malaysia Art Expo 2016, which opened in Kuala Lumpur on October 20.

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) projects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) would grow 4.2 percent this year, lower than the 2015 figure of 5 percent.

As many as 40 percent of foreign workers in Malaysia are undocumented, hindering the country’s efforts to reduce independence on foreign workforce in 2020.

Malaysia has stepped up security at its borders in case Malaysian militant fighters try to return home after Iraqi forces launched a major offensive to take back the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul

The first ever Vietnamese language class for Vietnamese descendants in Malaysia began on October 16.

The Government of Malaysia’s bonds owned by foreign investors, which shrank last September, may have another drop when withdrawals continue, Malaysia’s The Star newspaper reported on October 14.

Malaysia's Conference of Rulers elected Sultan of Kelantan Muhammad V as the 15th King of Malaysia on October 14.

Malaysian police said on October 9 that they have arrested 16 people for suspected links to militant groups, including the Islamic State (IS), after a two-week operation across the country.

The Immigration Office of Malaysia’s northwest Penang state arrested 30 foreigners on October 7, including three Vietnamese, for not possessing valid documentations and work permits.

Malaysia confirmed on October 7 that the aircraft piece found in Mauritius was of the MH370 flight of Malaysia Airlines that went missing in March 2014.

The Immigration Department of Malaysia’s Johor Baru state hasarrested two men, including an Indonesian and a local, for falsifying passports and foreign working permits.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is currently on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, his first trip to this country since he took office in 2013.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has made its biggest-ever cash seizure of 112 million MR (28 million USD) following the arrest of two senior officials of the Sabah Water Department.

Malaysia and Brunei on October 4 agreed to strengthen partnership in a string of areas, while initiating discussion on the Pan Bormeo Highway network.