Iran’s reality distorted by propaganda, tourism minister warns

TEHRAN - Iranian Tourism Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has criticized what he described as a widespread campaign of “Iranophobia” aimed at tarnishing the country’s image and deterring international visitors.

Iranian team grabs gold medal at INO 2024

TEHRAN – Isfahan University of Technology, representing Iran, won the gold medal at the second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO 2024), which was held from October 17 to 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Iran taking part in 2nd Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad

TEHRAN –The second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is being held from October 17-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with participants from Iran.

Kuala Lumpur to host Iranian-Malaysian universities fall camp

TEHRAN – A total of 50 Iranian students and professors are scheduled to take part in the third joint international school run by Iranian and Malaysian universities (fall camp), which will be held from November 3-11 by Malaya University, Kuala Lumpur.

Saudi Arabia, Malaysia condemn Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty

TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws and norms.

Iran, Malaysia universities enhance ties in technology, AI

TEHRAN –In an effort to develop academic cooperation, Sharif University branch of Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR) and Khajeh Nasir (K.N.) Toosi University of Technology have signed memorandums of understanding with University of Malaysia and Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), respectively.

Pezeshkian extends national day greetings to Malaysian leaders

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent separate congratulatory messages to the King and Prime Minister of Malaysia, as well as to the Malaysian people, in celebration of Malaysia's National Day.

Pezeshkian holds talks with Malaysia’s PM

TEHRAN- Iranian President and Malaysian Prime Minister have expressed their disapproval of the United States and certain Western nations regarding their policies towards the people of Gaza.

World reacts to assassination of Hamas chief

TEHRAN - Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran’s capital Tehran. His death has been strongly condemned in separate statements by the Palestinian Hamas group, the Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemen, Russia, Qatar, Malaysia and others.

Pezeshkian seeks strong economic and technological co-op with Malaysia

TEHRAN– New Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for reinforcing ties with Malaysia in commercial, economic, political, and technological areas by capitalizing on cultural and religious affinities.

Visa waiver program lifts Iran’s tourism, expert says

TEHRAN - Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, stated that Iran’s new unilateral visa waiver strategy has significantly boosted the tourism sector.

Tehran seeks to expand tourism relations with Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has highlighted opportunities to expand tourism relations between the Islamic Republic and Indonesia.

Iran launches tourism roadshow in Malaysia

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran kicked off a Tourism Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aiming to strengthen bilateral tourism ties between the two Muslim-majority countries.

Iranian Film Festival returns to Malaysian screens after five-year hiatus

TEHRAN-The 2024 Iranian Film Festival in Malaysia, organized by Iran's cultural attaché office in Kuala Lumpur and supported by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia, is making its grand return to selected GSC cinemas after a prolonged absence of five years. 

Iran-Malaysia winter school starts in Isfahan

TEHRAN –The first joint winter school run by Iranian and Malaysian academics commenced in the city of Isfahan on Tuesday and will run until March 12.

Tehran, Kuala Lumpur hold talks on pressing issues

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian exchanged views with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan on bilateral, regional and international matters during a phone call on Monday.

Malaysia halves jail sentence of ex-prime minister Najib

Malaysia halved the jail sentence on Friday of former premier Najib Razak, who was convicted of graft and money laundering related to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a move expected to raise further questions about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to fighting graft.

Iran to implement visa waiver for 32 countries on Feb. 4

TEHRAN – Iran’s unilateral abolition of visa requirements for citizens of 32 countries is set to take effect on February 4.

While joining South Africa at the ICJ is an important step, more is needed

Arab and Muslim majority countries: It’s time to show backbone and moral courage

I will refrain from describing the tragedy we can all see livestreaming before our eyes—genocidal intent, acts of genocide and the slaughter of thousands of women and children. Yes, Israel has the right to defend itself, but this does not include committing genocide along the way.

In landmark decision, Iran approves visa exemptions for 32 nations

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has agreed to abolish visa requirements for passport holders from 32 countries, the tourism minister has said.

Iran new ambassador to Malaysia begins mission

TEHRAN- Iran’s new Ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi-Nasrabadi, met on Sunday with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Tehran ahead of his departure to Malaysia.

Tehran mulls visa-free regimes for 68 countries, including Japan and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa requirements for passport holders from 68 countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.

Isfahan sustainable tourism projects elaborated at Samarkand conference

TEHRAN – On Sep. 20, a host of cultural heritage and travel researchers from Iran, the UK, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan addressed a range of issues impacting sustainable tourism and the challenges faced to heritage sites today.

Malaysia says seeking to boost ties with Iran 

TEHRAN – Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir has underlined the need for Malaysia to strengthen relations with Iran following a visit to Tehran.