Malaysia's Anwar becomes prime minister, ending decades-long wait Anwar takes over at a challenging time, with the economy slowing and the country divided after a tight election. World 24 Nov, 2022
Malaysia's king declares state of emergency to curb spread of COVID-19 King consents to PM Muhyiddin's emergency request Emergency until Aug. 1, or earlier if COVID-19 under control PM, cabinet get more powers during emergency Parliament suspended, no elections during emergency: PM KUALA LUMPUR:... Women 12 Jan, 2021
Tens of thousands of Muslims protest over Macron remarks after killings in France DHAKA/ISLAMABAD: Tens of thousands of Muslims protested in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Palestinian territories on Friday after killings in a French church prompted a vow from President Emmanuel Macron to stand firm against attacks on French values and... Women 30 Oct, 2020
Malaysia's Najib found guilty of corruption in first 1MDB case Najib guilty on all corruption charges Defence lawyers argue for delay in sentencing Najib has said he would appeal guilty verdict Guilty verdict may have major political implications7 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's former prime minister... Women 28 Jul, 2020
Malaysian ex-PM Najib in court to face verdict in first 1MDB case KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrived at a Kuala Lumpur court on Tuesday to hear a verdict in the first of several trials he faces over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at 1MDB, a state fund he founded. Najib, who... Women 28 Jul, 2020
Malaysia swears in new prime minister as Mahathir forced out Muhyiddin Yassin promises to fulfil duties New PM had backing of former ruling party UMNO Mahathir says to seek a vote in parliament Parliament due to meet March 9 but may be postponed KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Muhyiddin Yassin, a... Women 01 Mar, 2020
Malaysia's Mahathir out as former interior minister is named PM The decision leaves out Mahathir and Anwar They had just reformed their alliance Former ruling party UMNO backed Muhyiddin KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad lost out in the battle to become prime minister on Saturday as... Women 29 Feb, 2020
Malaysian turmoil deepens with Mahathir fate in doubt Parliament vote on new PM rejected by royal palace Mahathir's party names Muhyiddin Yassin as candidate UMNO and PAS parties pledge support for Muhyiddin KUALA LUMPUR: Uncertainty grew over the political fate of Malaysia's 94-year-old... Women 28 Feb, 2020
Malaysia's 94-year-old PM Mahathir resigns as turmoil deepens Mahathir sends resignation letter to king Two component parties ask him to stay on Talks of new coalition with opposition upset PM - Anwar KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad unexpectedly resigned as prime minister on Monday, leaving... Women 24 Feb, 2020
No handshakes: Viral outbreak spooks Asian places of worship MANILA, PHILIPPINES: In a popular Catholic church in the Philippines, nearly half of the pews were empty for Sunday Mass. The few hundred worshippers who showed up were asked to refrain from shaking others' hands or holding them during prayers to... Women 15 Feb, 2020
To defuse palm row, Davos diplomacy likely between India, Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR/NEW DELHI: Trade ministers from India and Malaysia are likely to meet on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos next week amid a palm oil spat between the two countries, a Malaysian government spokesman told... Women 18 Jan, 2020
New Delhi halts import of refined palm oil from Nepal The commodity tops the list of items Nepal exports to India In first four months of this fiscal oil worth Rs 8.36 bn was exported Kathmandu, January 9 In a blow to palm oil exporters, India has stopped importing refined palm oil from... 10 Jan, 2020
