Malaysian opposition's Anwar charged over protest

Malaysian prosecutors have again charged the government's most prominent challenger, alleging that he and two allies broke various laws during a massive street rally to demand electoral fairness.

Malaysia sentences 3 Mexicans to death over drugs

A Malaysian court on Thursday sentenced to death three Mexican brothers and two other people for drug trafficking, rejecting the defense argument that evidence was tampered with.

Malaysia police arrest 6 over Dutch boy kidnapping

Malaysian police say they've arrested six suspects linked to the kidnapping of a Dutch boy who was freed after his parents paid a ransom.

Malaysia sets 1st minimum wage for private sector

Malaysia marked Labour Day with Prime Minister Najib Razak announcing plans for the first minimum wage for private-sector employees in a move that would benefit more than 3 million low-income workers.

Huge rally raises question on Malaysia poll timing

A massive street rally demanding electoral reforms in Malaysia raised questions Sunday about whether the long-ruling coalition government will delay calling elections in the face of such a strong show of force by the opposition.

Malaysia passes bill to curb jailing without trial

Malaysian legislators on Tuesday approved a bill designed to prevent authorities from detaining suspects indefinitely without trial.

British PM signals openness on Myanmar sanctions

British Prime Minister David Cameron has signaled he wouldn't oppose easing sanctions on Myanmar if he is satisfied with the country's reforms.

Malaysia to end indefinite detention without trial

Malaysia's government introduced legislation Tuesday to stop arrests based on their political beliefs and indefinite detainments without trial.

Stricken Azamara Quest cruise ship repaired

Five injured as fire breaks out on cruise liner

Iranian in Malaysia denies Thai terror accusations

An Iranian man held in Malaysia and accused of involvement in an alleged plot to attack Israeli targets in Bangkok resisted extradition on Thursday, claiming he had been in Thailand only for a vacation.

Kuala Lumpur to host IOC session in 2015

Kuala Lumpur will host the IOC meeting in 2015 when the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics will be selected.

Malaysian minister's husband charged with graft

Malaysian prosecutors have charged a Cabinet minister's husband with misusing nearly 50 million ringgit ($16 million) of funds meant for a government-backed cattle project.

Malaysian school warden sentenced over boy's death

A Malaysian court on Wednesday sentenced an Islamic school warden to 18 years' imprisonment for causing the death of a 7-year-old boy, a government lawyer said, in what is believed to be one of the worst student abuse cases in the country.

2 from India killed in bus crash in Malaysia

Police say a tour bus skidded and overturned while descending from a Malaysian casino, killing two Indian nationals and injuring 22 others.

Malaysia court rejects appeal of gay festival ban

Malaysia's High Court on Thursday dismissed a bid by activists to challenge a police ban on a gay arts festival, in a rare legal case involving gay rights in the Muslim-majority nation.

Malaysia Airlines says losses deepen in 4Q

Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday its losses deepened in the fourth quarter as fuel costs soared but hopes to rebound this year under a business recovery plan.

Erykah Badu sad but not angry over Malaysian ban

Soul singer Erykah Badu said Wednesday she holds no grudge against Malaysia's government for barring her from performing after a photograph of her body art offended some Muslims.

Malaysia bans British author's sex education book

Malaysia has banned a nearly 40-year-old sex education book written by a British author following complaints by Muslim activists that it is obscene.

Malaysia defends deportation of Saudi journalist

Malaysia's government on Monday defended its decision to deport a young Saudi journalist who may face persecution at home for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad on Twitter.

Malaysia to monitor Aussie rare earths plant

Malaysian authorities say they will appoint an independent monitor to ensure public safety amid protests over its move to approve a rare earths plant by Australian miner Lynas Corp.

8 illegal immigrants drown in Malaysia boat sink

Eight illegal immigrants have drowned when their boat capsized off Malaysia's southern coast, officials said Thursday. Eighteen others have been rescued.

Malaysia grants license to Aussie rare earth plant

Malaysia on Wednesday granted a license for an Australian mining company to operate the first rare earths plant outside China in years, despite public protests over fears of radioactive contamination.

Malaysia prosecutors appeal Anwar's acquittal

Malaysian prosecutors Friday filed an appeal to challenge the acquittal of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges earlier this month, prolonging a court battle that cast a shadow over his political future.

Malaysian gay activists challenge ban in court

Activists launched a rare legal case Tuesday aimed at fostering gay rights in Malaysia by challenging a police ban on an anti-homophobia arts festival.

It's official; George W Bush is a war criminal. In what is the first ever conviction of its kind anywhere in the world, the former US President and seven key members of his administration were yesterday (Fri) found guilty of war crimes. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld an …

The French Liberation newspaper  reveals  intriguing details and updates of the Altantuya Shariibuu case (today – 5 march 2009). The writer Arnaud Dubus (a journalist based in Thailand) has visited Ulanbataar and Kuala Lumpur, and returns with several new informatio …

Published on May 7, 2012 by peoplesdocumentary Kumar was kicked by more than 20 policemen, they only stopped untill a police officer said: " Dia dah hampir mati, biar dia." He sad : " At this particular moment, laws didnt exist."

This bug looks like it's made a killing carrying a remarkable number of dead bodies on its back to stop it becoming lunch. As this gruesome picture shows this insect has at least 20 ants on its back which according to scientists confuse potential predators like jumping spiders …

One fatal mistake However, Umno hardliners have made one fatal mistake. They forget that this is no more the age when Mahathir reigned supreme. This is the age of Internet and i-phones when almost everyone can capture sound and vision anytime anywhere and disseminate them inst …

How dare you endanger our young, our women and our senior citizens Everyone stunned at the force and extent of police reaction just because some had breached the barrier. Only at home were the aches and pains noticed and felt! Far worse though was the mental shock that our POL …

People are ready to fight for their democracy now Bersih 3.0 has clearly etched that BN is no more qualified nor destined to remain in government. The hundreds of thousands who gathered filling entire stretches of roads from Chow Kit to Dataran; from Pudu to Dataran; from Bric …

Mass Protest in Malaysia to reclaim back basic human rights of Free & Fair elections

Mass protest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Please pray for these brave heroic ones protesting to reclaim back our basic human rights of free and fair elections, to choose the govt we want and not the tyrant BN lords forced down onto us for 50 years. The police is now mercilessly …

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — An tsunami watch was issued for countries across the Indian Ocean on Wednesday after a large earthquake hit waters off Indonesia, sending residents pouring from their homes in panic. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 8.7-magnitude quake  …

Malaysian Retailer's Offer: Buy Shoes, Get Heel For Free

          Payless Shoes and other discount shoe stores often have a "buy one get one free" sale, but how about this: buy a pair of shoes from a special selection at Shoes Shoes Shoes in Malaysia and they will toss in a boyfriend for free. Will  …

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By Richard Gaines "I don't think that anybody has to be damaged by this," Ingolia is reported to have said.

A young Saudi blogger and columnist has been deported to his homeland to face trial soon after fleeing from death threats triggered by comments on the social network Twitter seen as blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammad. Hamza Kashgari, 23, fled Saudi Arabia fo …

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam commemorates the day when Goddess Pavarthi gave her son Lord Muruga an invincible lance with which he destroyed evil demons.

In Asia's modern history, college students have played a leading role in pushing for political reform and challenging authoritarian regimes. Adam Adli is one of these student activists, and is becoming a prominent political figure as he fights to abolish a 40-year-old law that b …

Forty-five years after vanishing into a jungle without a trace, "Silk King" Jim Thompson remains a daily presence in Thailand: Shoppers crowd his elegant stores and the American expatriate's antique-rich residence is one of the capital's top tourist attractions.

When the price of tin shot up in the world market, the Malaysian government thought it had scored a huge victory.

As our van rolled to a stop in front of the Rantau Panjang security checkpoint near the Malaysian-Thai border, an officer from the General Operations Force (GOF) walked out of the guard post and motioned us to lower the window. "Sepuluh ringgit, cepat, cepat (RM10/S$2, hurry,  …

George W. Bush and Tony Blair were both found guilty of War Crimes, in a Malaysian War Crimes Tribunal.

Video - Bush, Blair found guilty of war crimes in Malaysia tribunal

A War Crimes Tribunal in Malaysia has found former US President George W. Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair guilty of war crimes for their roles in the Iraq war, Press TV reports. dprogram.net      

DARWIN, Australia — President Obama arrived in Bali, Indonesia, late Thursday for a visit that will focus on security issues and disaster relief, and bring him face-to-face with top Chinese officials for the second time in a week.

South China Sea is going to be very volatile geopolitical arena in coming decades.

Two Malaysian states are set to change their Islamic laws to punish Muslims who engage in homosexuality, raising the prospect of gay Muslims being punished twice and stoking concerns about rising intolerance towards same-gender relationships. "So many people like to promot …

Prince Andrew has been criticised for staying in luxurious hotel suites, advertised at up to £7,700 a night, at taxpayers’ expense. The Duke of York has just completed a 12-day tour of Hong Kong, China and Malaysia for talks with business and political leaders &nda …