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Nation 19 Dec 2024 | 04:51 AM

Malaysia, Turkmenistan committed to strengthening bilateral ties, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that Malaysia and Turkmenistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation through the establishment of a joint commission.

Nation 19 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Malaysia and Turkmenistan committed to enhancing ties

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Turkmenistan are committed to building a robust and long-term partnership, with a focus on the oil and gas industry for continued growth and mutual prosperity, say the leaders of both countries.

World 21 Nov 2024 | 04:44 PM

Journalist seized in Turkmenistan ahead of Swiss award ceremony, say rights groups

GENEVA (Reuters) - A journalist was seized by security forces in Turkmenistan as she was due to travel to Switzerland for an international human rights award ceremony, a group of NGOs said on Thursday, calling for her immediate release.

Nation 10 Sept 2024 | 12:45 PM

Turkmenistan, Central Asian countries keen to engage with Asean, says Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR: Turkmenistan, along with other Central Asian countries, have expressed a keen interest in engaging with Asean.

World 11 Oct 2024 | 05:48 AM

Russia's Putin visits Turkmenistan, talks of need for new world order

MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin on Friday told a conference in the Central Asian country of Turkmenistan that a new world order was needed where wealth was more fairly redistributed and the opinions of each nation taken into account.

Asia & Oceania 28 Feb 2024 | 09:00 AM

More opportunities to visit Central Asia with new Turkmenistan flight route

New flight route from Turkmenistan a springboard to explore Central Asia and Russian tourism markets.

Internet 14 Feb 2024 | 04:00 AM

Turkmenistan faces ‘parallel reality’ media landscape

To keep information from the outside world hidden from its citizens, Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed and isolated countries, exercises almost total control over the Internet.

Aseanplus News 16 Aug 2023 | 10:50 AM

Turkmenistan proposes direct flights to Cambodia

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Muhammetnyyaz Masalov, the ambassador of Turkmenistan with official residence in Malaysia, revealed plans to introduce direct flights between the Central Asian country and Cambodia. The intent is to solidify their mutual tourism partnership.

Commodities 24 May 2023 | 11:00 PM

China picks Turkmenistan over Russia in next big pipeline project

China is accelerating the building of a long-delayed Central Asian pipeline to source gas from Turkmenistan even as Russia pushes its own new Siberian connection as Beijing juggles its energy security needs with diplomatic priorities.

World 16 Aug 2023 | 06:39 AM

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes Turkmenistan - GFZ

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Turkmenistan on Wednesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

Letters 23 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Diplomatic milestone achieved in Central Asia

A letter from SENATOR DATUK NUR JAZLAN MOHAMED, Deputy President of the Senate, Parliament of Malaysia

Football 8 June 2022 | 03:28 PM

Malaysia get winning start in Asian Cup qualifiers against Turkmenistan

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian football team, helped by two early strikes, got off to a winning start by beating Turkmenistan 3-1 in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (June 8).

Football 5 June 2022 | 11:00 PM

Dominic: We’re ready to stand up to Turkmenistan’s towering ‘Emeralds’

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya are optimistic they will stand tall against their towering opponents in the first game of the AFC Asian Cup final round qualifiers.

World 6 June 2022 | 07:41 AM

Turkmenistan streamlines transit of Uzbek cargoes to and from Iran

TASHKENT (Reuters) - Turkmenistan has allowed international cargo transportation between Uzbekistan and Iran through its territory to be performed by foreign drivers in an escorted convoy starting this month, the Uzbek Transport Ministry said Monday.

Living 24 June 2021 | 01:00 AM

World's costliest city for foreign workers is Turkmenistan capital Ashgabat

Ashgabat rose from second in the previous survey to the first spot due to "high local inflation".

World 12 Feb 2022 | 07:35 AM

Turkmenistan to hold early presidential election on March 12

ASHGABAT (Reuters) - Turkmenistan will hold an early presidential election on March 12, a Central Election Commission official told Reuters on Saturday, after President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov hinted he planned to resign.

Other Sports 27 July 2021 | 12:06 PM

Olympics-Weightlifting-Guryeva makes history with Turkmenistan's first medal

TOKYO (Reuters) - Weightlifter Polina Guryeva made history on Tuesday as Turkmenistan's first Olympic medallist and, as the shock sank in, began wondering how she might cope with the hero's welcome she is anticipating back home.

Aseanplus News 10 Feb 2025 | 06:00 AM

Hong Kong demands action for Asian Games ice hockey 'attack'

HARBIN: Hong Kong on Monday (Feb 10) demanded Turkmenistan be punished for a "deliberate attack" that left two ice hockey players needing hospital treatment after a post-match brawl at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

Football 16 Apr 2020 | 01:34 PM

Soccer - Turkmenistan league set to resume with fans despite coronavirus threat

ASHGABAT (Reuters) - Turkmenistan in Central Asia is set to resume its soccer season with spectators at the weekend, making it only the second country in the world to let fans attend matches as the new coronavirus shuts down almost all of world football.

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