Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain. World 03 Dec, 2024
Malaysia ex-PM Najib moves from luxurious lifestyle to lockup US and Malaysian authorities say over $4.5 billion was stolen. World 24 Aug, 2022
Malaysia PM at palace to meet king amid reports he will resign Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was seen entering the national palace on Monday amid reports he will tender his resignation, media reported. World 16 Aug, 2021
ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar coup general to end killings Southeast Asian leaders demanded an immediate end to killings and the release of political detainees in Myanmar in an emergency summit Saturday with its top general and coup leader, Indonesia's president said. World 25 Apr, 2021
The Latest: Gun salutes to mark Prince Philip's death Gun salutes marking the death of the Duke of Edinburgh will take place across the UK, in Gibraltar and at sea. World 10 Apr, 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
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
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 5.2 million, death toll tops 336,000 More than 5.2 million people have been reported to have been infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 336,860 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Healthcare workers in Britain and Thailand have started taking part in a trial to determine... Women 23 May, 2020
Islam's holiest sites emptied by coronavirus crisis as Ramadan begins Mecca and Medina sites off limits due to virus Prayers broadcast on television Asian governments urge faithful to observe distance JERUSALEM: The holy month of Ramadan began on Friday with Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia and... Women 24 Apr, 2020
Vigilant against coronavirus, Asia's Muslims keep faith and distance as Ramadan begins JAKARTA: Governments of Asian nations with large Muslim populations urged people to keep their distance while observing their faith as Islam’s fasting month of Ramadan began on Friday, shrouded in fear over the coronavirus. Early outbreaks in... Women 24 Apr, 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
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
