Malaysia

Kim Jong Un murder: Malaysia hunting for more North Korean suspects

Malaysian police said today that they are hunting for more North Korean suspects over the killing of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Mar 19, 2017, 17:07 PM IST

Snubbed by Delhi High Court, Zakir Naik opens up, says 'I am a messenger of peace, not terrorist'

Dr Zakir Naik, the NRI televangelist, has refuted all terror-related charges made against him and claimed that he is a messenger of peace.

Mar 16, 2017, 16:01 PM IST

Interpol warrant issued for four North Koreans: Malaysia

Interpol has issued an international arrest warrant for four North Koreans wanted by Malaysian investigators in connection with the assassination of Kim Jong-Nam, the country's police chief said on Thursday.

Mar 16, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

Malaysia says found out murdered Kim Jong Nam's identity from child's DNA

Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered on February 13.

Mar 15, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

Malaysia, Australia to share intel on any IS returnees from Iraq

Malaysia and Australia will share intelligence on militants in Southeast Asia, a senior Malaysian minister said on Tuesday, as the two allies brace for the possible return of Islamic State militants from Iraq.

Mar 14, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

'Beauty and the Beast' release postponed in Malaysia

The release of Emma Watson-starrer "Beauty and the Beast" has been put on hold in Malaysia over a gay moment in the movie.

Mar 14, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam's body has been embalmed

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today that the body of Kim Jong Nam, who was killed last month, has been embalmed to better preserve it, and that about 50 North Koreans whose work permits have expired will be deported.

Mar 14, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

Malaysia to deport North Korean workers with expired visas

Malaysia will deport some 50 North Koreans working here with overstayed visas, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced on Tuesday.

Mar 14, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Malaysia says it will give Kim's family time to claim body

Malaysia says it will give relatives of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother two to three weeks to claim his body before deciding what to do with it.

Mar 13, 2017, 12:21 PM IST

Malaysia, North Korea to begin formal talks over return of Malaysians: Minister

Malaysia will in the coming days begin formal talks with North Korea on the return of nine Malaysians stranded in Pyongyang, the Southeast Asian nation`s foreign minister said on Saturday, after they were barred from leaving the country amid a diplomatic spat.

Mar 12, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

Malaysia hopes to open N.Korea talks `in next few days`

Malaysia hopes to open negotiations with North Korea in the "next few days" to secure the release of its citizens trapped in Pyongyang following a row over the murder of Kim Jong-Nam, the foreign minister said Saturday.

Mar 11, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

Malaysia PM Najib Razak calls for unity amid North Korea row

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called for unity on Friday as he tried to bring home nine Malaysians stuck in North Korea amid a growing row over the murder of Kim Jong Nam, while warning Pyongyang not to abuse Malaysia`s "hospitality".

Mar 10, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

Malaysian PM says won't cut ties with North Korea

Malaysia`s Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday that ties with North Korea will not be cut, after tensions over an investigation into the murder of the estranged half-brother of the North`s leader in Kuala Lumpur led to tit-for-tat travel bans.

Mar 09, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

Two Malaysians leave North Korea, leaving nine stranded

Kim Jong Nam was killed on February 13 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. 

Mar 09, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Malaysian PM blames North Korea for Kim Jong Nam's death

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has blamed North Korea for the killing of Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother Kim Jong Nam.

Mar 08, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

Lawsuit suggests electrical failures led to Flight 370 crash

A series of catastrophic electrical and other failures may have led to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over the Indian Ocean, according to a lawsuit filed in the US on behalf of the families of 44 people on board the still missing plane.

Mar 08, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

Video of assassinated North Korean leader Kim Jong-Nam's son emerges

A video of a man describing himself as the son of assassinated North Korean exile Kim Jong-Nam emerged today, apparently the first time a family member has spoken about the killing.

Mar 08, 2017, 10:38 AM IST

North Korea goes `my way` with missiles and murder row

Dealing with a notorious murder by detonating a huge diplomatic row, and firing missiles as a practice assault on US bases in Japan -- North Korea`s recent actions demonstrate its willingness to escalate tensions whatever the consequences, say analysts.

Mar 08, 2017, 10:33 AM IST

North Korea, Malaysia in tit-for-tat exit bans over Kim Jong-Nam's killing

North Korea and Malaysia Tuesday banned each other`s citizens from leaving their countries, with Kuala Lumpur saying its nationals were effectively being held "hostage" in a row over the assassinat

Mar 07, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

Malaysia says ready for five-year stake-out at North Korea embassy

Malaysia will wait to question suspects in the Kim Jong-Nam killing believed to be holed up in Kuala Lumpur's North Korean embassy "even if it takes five years," the country's police chief said today.

Mar 07, 2017, 13:39 PM IST