Malaysia

Indonesia launches patrols with neighbours in lawless waters

Warships from Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia held manoeuvres on Monday in waters plagued by insurgency and banditry off north Borneo, launching coordinated patrols in a region where Islamic State influence is growing.

Jun 19, 2017, 17:03 PM IST

Four foreign inmates escape from Bali prison: Indonesian police

An Indian is among four foreign inmates who escaped on Monday from a prison on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

Jun 19, 2017, 15:32 PM IST

Shocking! Indian boy dies after being raped by school bullies in Malaysia – Read full detail

According to daily.bhaskar.com, the boy was attacked on Friday outside an eatery after his assualters thought he was a gay.

Jun 17, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea

China has built up infrastructure on the four smaller outposts, including land-based guns and communications facilities.

Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

I was deported because Malaysia considered me a 'security threat': Vaiko

MDMK chief and ex-lawmaker Vaiko, who arrived here after not being allowed to enter Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur to attend a marriage, claimed on Saturday that he was deported because he was considered "a security threat" by the Malaysian authorities due to his links with the LTTE.

 

Jun 10, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea

The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.

Jun 09, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

MDMK Chief Vaiko denied entry into Malaysia for alleged LTTE links

Vaiko was stopped at the Kuala Lumpur Airport and questioned for several hours on his alleged links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Jun 09, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Death for nine Filipinos over 2013 Malaysia invasion

At least 70 people were killed, mostly militants, over the six-week ordeal.
 

Jun 08, 2017, 16:01 PM IST

Malaysia offers up to USD 1,000 for best 'gay prevention' video

The Malaysian government is offering cash prizes of up to $1,000 for the best videos explaining how to "prevent" homosexuality, according to a competition launched on the health ministry's website.

Jun 03, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Malaysia Airlines jet turns back after bomb scare

The Kuala Lumpur-bound flight MH 128 was forced to return and make an emergency landing 30 minutes after it took off from Tullamarine Airport late last night.

Jun 01, 2017, 10:39 AM IST

Kim Jong Nam murder case moves to Malaysian high court

The two women are accused of smearing Kim`s face with VX nerve agent, a chemical described by the United Nations as a weapon of mass destruction.
 

May 30, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Malaysian police arrests six Islamic State suspects

Malaysia has arrested more than 250 people between 2013 and 2016 for suspected militant activity linked to Islamic State.

May 27, 2017, 13:05 PM IST

Nine Malaysian Navy men missing, boat loses contact

Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday called for strengthened effort to find one officer and eight navy personnel who have been missing since Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported.

May 22, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

Indian Naval ships visit Malaysia

Indian Naval Ships Shivalik, and Jyoti, which are on overseas deployment to Southeast Asia and Southern Indian Ocean, reached Malaysia`s Kuantan on Sunday.

May 14, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

Malaysia deports three for involvement in group linked to failed Turkish coup

Malaysia has deported three Turkish men to Ankara over their involvement in a group linked to a US-based cleric blamed by the Turkish government for an attempted coup last year.

May 12, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

Top Malaysian Islamic State operative dead in Syria: Police

Malaysia's police chief said the country's top Islamic State operative was killed in an attack in Syria last month.

May 09, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

Pakistani husband accuses Indian High Commission of detaining newly-wed wife

A Pakistani man accused the Indian High Commission here of detaining his newly-wed Indian wife after they went there to apply for his visa, media reports said on Sunday.

May 07, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

North Korea accuses CIA of plot to assassinate Kim Jong-Un

North Korea on Friday accused the CIA and Seoul`s intelligence services of conspiring to assassinate the isolated country`s leader Kim Jong-Un with a biochemical weapon, amid heightened tensions in the region.

May 05, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Malaysia arrests two Turks suspected of threatening national security

Malaysian police have arrested two Turks, including the head of an international school, suspected of activities threatening national security, police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said.

May 03, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

Six Islamic State suspects held in Malaysia

Six Islamic State suspects have been arrested in Malaysia for involvement in terrorism related activities, police said on Wednesday.

May 03, 2017, 13:27 PM IST