Tag: Malaysia
Malaysian PM-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim sworn in
Malaysia’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim, on Monday took an oath as a Lawmaker in a Swearing-in Ceremony in Parliament.
Malaysia praised for plans to abolish death penalty
Foreign diplomats and international human rights groups on Thursday praised Malaysia for plans to abolish the death penalty in the…
Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis
Malaysia has successfully eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday in Manila.
Wife of Malaysian’s former PM arrested for money-laundering
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency on Wednesday said it has arrested former first lady Rosmah Mansor and expects to charge her in…
Malaysia cannot accept same-sex marriage – PM Mahathir
Malaysia cannot accept same-sex marriage or lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights, Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, said on Friday,…
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak re-arrested
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, was detained by the anti-corruption body on Wednesday to face fresh corruption charges related…
Alcohol poisoning kills 19 in Malaysia
At least 19 people have died and more are receiving treatment, following a series of suspected alcohol poisoning in recent…
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib’s lawyer charged with money laundering
A lawyer representing former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was charged with money laundering on Thursday, as anti-corruption agents try…
Malaysia: Crackdown on illegal foreign workers starts Friday
Malaysia’s Immigration officers will fan out across the nation in a major crackdown on illegal immigrants from Friday, Aug 31,…
Malaysia: Journalists welcome move to repeal ‘fake news’ law
The Foreign Correspondents Club in Malaysia (FCCM) welcomed Friday the new government’s move to repeal a “fake news” law, in…
Malaysia: Double-tracking Railway Project to be completed in 2021
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Monday that the 2.2 billion U.S. dollars Gemas-to-Johor Baru electrified double-track project is…
Malaysia plans new legislation to curb child marriage
Malaysian lawmakers plan to introduce legislation that limits or discourages child marriage, with the eventual goal of banning the practice,…
Singapore will ‘fully honour’ water deal with Malaysia
Singapore will “fully honour’’ the terms of its 1962 water agreement with Malaysia and expects the latter to do the…
1MDB scandal: Malaysia freezes 408 bank accounts
Malaysia has frozen over 400 bank accounts as part of a probe into a multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB,…
Malaysia reopens investigation into murdered Mongolian model
Malaysia will reopen an investigation into the murder of a Mongolian model in 2006, a report said on Thursday quoting…
Final report on MH370 expected in July
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook on Wednesday said a final report on MH370, the Malaysian Airlines plane that mysteriously…
Malaysia: “Time has come to stop search for MH370”
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday that the time has come for Malaysia to stop the search for…
Malaysia’s Mahatir blames ex PM Razak for $251.7bn debt
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday, blamed previous government led by former protege Najib Razak for the one trillion…
Ex Malaysian PM Najib Razak accuses police of harassment, disturbance
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday accused the police of harassment and disturbance.
Fake News to attract 10 years jail in Malaysia
The Malaysian government Monday proposed a law to combat "fake news" which could see offenders jailed for 10 years, sparking…
Zimbabwe Wildlife Authority intercepts ivory destined for Malaysia
Zimbabwean wildlife officials have intercepted 200 kg of ivory worth more than 500,000 U.S. dollars which was destined for Kuala…
Malaysia Returnee Dragged To Court Over Alleged Theft Of Friend’s N72m Properties
A businessman whom the Police alleged just returned from Malaysia, Moritz Ani, 37, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate…
Malaysia Customs Seizes 330 Smuggled Tortoises
Malaysian customs seized 330 endangered tortoises smuggled from Madagascar and worth about 300,000 dollars, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, media…
9 Year Old Girls Are Ready For Marriage
A Malaysian member of parliament, Tasek Gelugor, said girls as young as nine were “physically and spiritually” ready for marriage.
Malaysia’s bilateral trade with Nigeria hits $766.8m
Malaysian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Datuk Lim Juay Jin said his country’s bilateral trade with Nigeria in 2015 stood…
Egypt, Nigeria win at Malaysia tennis Tourney
The quest for Africa to play in the championship division in 2018 started on a bright note when Nigeria and…
Building An Entrepreneurial Economy
By Oluwagbenga Oyebanji Welfare state began in Germany in the 19th century, which is basis of most democracy in the…
Ex-diplomat in court for sexual assault charges
A Malaysian ex-diplomat is being tried in New Zealand court over sexual assault charges and supposed black magic ritual. The…
Malaysian premier faces corruption charges in US
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is being investigated by the US Justice Department over allegations of corruption, a report said…
Search for debris of crashed Malaysian plane to end on Aug. 17
Dominique Sorain, the administrator of French Island La Reunion, said on Friday that the search for more debris of the…