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…