Malaysia

Malaysia PM Najib Razak says Rohingya face systematic atrocities

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Saturday said Rohingya Muslims face systematic violence including torture, rape and murder in Myanmar.

Sep 09, 2017, 16:36 PM IST

Protest in Malaysia against Myanmar violence

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in Malaysia today in support of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority after renewed violence forced thousands to flee the country.

Aug 30, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

US navy recovers remains of all sailors missing after USS McCain collision

"The US navy and marine corps divers have now recovered the remains of all 10 USS John S McCain sailors," the Seventh Fleet said in a statement on its website.

Aug 28, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

US Navy says remains found by Malaysia not of a USS McCain sailor

On Tuesday, US Navy and Marine divers found human remains inside sealed sections of the damaged hull of the John S McCain.

Aug 24, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

Malaysian PM Najib Razak to visit US in September

 Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will visit the US in September to meet President Donald Trump, the Malaysian government said on Thursday.

Aug 24, 2017, 11:17 AM IST

Malaysia ruling party leaders denounce violence at Mahathir forum

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said differences of opinion did not give anyone license to act violently.

Aug 14, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

US company offers to take financial risk of new MH370 search

Ocean Infinity said it remained hopeful that Malaysia would accept its offer to continue the search using a team of advanced, fast-moving deep-sea drones fitted with sonar equipment.

 

Aug 11, 2017, 11:54 AM IST

Malaysia denies reports of offer for Chinese rocket launchers, radar

Malaysia`s armed forces said on Thursday they had received no offer from China to buy advanced rocket launchers and a radar system to be based at the southern tip of the Southeast Asian country, rebutting media reports.

Aug 10, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Malaysian accused of over 600 sex assaults against daughter

Judge Yong Zarida Sazali denied the man bail after prosecutors warned there was a danger of him fleeing or intimidating witnesses.

Aug 10, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

China offers rocket launchers, radar system to Malaysia: Reports

The Straits Times said a firm decision on the proposal would only be made during a planned visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia later this year.

 

Aug 10, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

Caught on camera: Thieves try to break display case in jewellery store in Malaysia, fail

The video of two thieves trying to hammer and break a display case of a jewellery store in Malaysia has gone viral and is now doing its rounds on the social media.

Jul 27, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

Tata Motors expands commercial vehicle range in Philippines

Besides the Philippines, Tata Motors commercial vehicles are present across several South-East Asian markets, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Jul 26, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

South East Asia becomes popular destination for short international trip

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Jul 26, 2017, 10:58 AM IST

Malaysia detains 77 foreigners in migrant worker crackdown

As one of Southeast Asia's richest countries, Malaysia has long attracted workers from Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh and India.

 

Jul 12, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

Malaysia foils bid to smuggle 'bearded dragons'

If found guilty of breaking wildlife protection laws, the trio -- who were arrested Thursday -- could be jailed for up to 10 years.

Jul 10, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

With an eye on China, India to host ASEAN nations for Republic Day celebrations

Some ASEAN nations are not in good terms with the 'Dragon' over territorial claims in South China Sea.

Jul 08, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

Beijing cautions US after two if its bombers fly over disputed South China Sea

China has reacted after two United States long-range supersonic bombers flew over the disputed South China Sea, saying it opposes the use of military force by other countries as an excuse to harm Beijing's sovereignity.

Jul 07, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

Muslims in Southeast Asia mark end of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is a time for fasting, family and discipline, when believers abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn until sunset.

 

Jun 25, 2017, 15:29 PM IST

Hindus facing persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh: Report

In the report, HAF lists Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Pakistan as "egregious violators" of human rights of Hindu minorities.

 

Jun 23, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Hockey India coach Roelant Oltmans warns team against being complacent in knock-outs

Ranked sixth in the world, India start as overwhelming favourites against the 14th placed Malaysia.

Jun 21, 2017, 17:41 PM IST