"The search will be carried out in targeted area assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft," officials said.

Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6 per cent in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Malaysian authorities on Thursday charged a former top aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with receiving bribes, increasing scrutiny on the premier's pledge to crack down on corruption.

Indonesia has borne the heaviest blow, recording at least 753 deaths, followed by Sri Lanka with 465. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said it’s too early to determine the exact number of dead in his country. At least 185 people in Thailand and three in Malaysia have also been confirmed dead.

A total of 18 bus services will be temporarily diverted from their usual routes due to lane and road closures for the upcoming 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat on Thursday (Dec 4). In a public transport service announcement posted on its website,

Malaysia’s bonds have delivered robust returns this year, with a Bloomberg index showing gains of about 14 per cent for dollar-based investors, the strongest performance in emerging Asia. In contrast, local equities recorded an outflow of US$271 million in November, marking the ninth month of net withdrawals out of 11 this year.

Malaysian automaker Perodua launched its first electric car Monday, and will sell the vehicle separately to the battery to reduce upfront costs in a bid to appeal to middle-income earners.