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Malaysians vote in six state elections seen as referendum on Anwar
AFP, Published on 12/08/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in six states went to the polls Saturday to vote for state assembly members in elections widely seen as a barometer of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
AFP, Published on 24/02/2020
» Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world's oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king Monday after a bid by his allies to bring down the government and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim.
Nepali climber set for final push in record 14-peak bid
AFP, Published on 17/09/2019
» KATHMANDU - The current record for climbing the world's 14 tallest peaks is almost eight years. Nepali climber, Nirmal Purja, who served in the British special forces, has a target of seven months.
Malaysian leader Mahathir, 93, feeling his age
AFP, Published on 01/11/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Leaning back in his chair and admitting he is feeling every one of his 93 years, the world's oldest leader Mahathir Mohamad says his second stint as Malaysian premier is taking its toll as he grapples with everything from fending off China to paying down a mammoth national debt.
Mahathir: Malaysia 'won't accept' LGBT rights
AFP, Published on 26/10/2018
» Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday said his country cannot accept LGBT rights such as same-sex marriage, dismissing them as "western" values.
Malaysian king calls for unity amid racial tensions
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's king has appealed for calm amid growing racial tensions in the Muslim-majority country after an electoral earthquake in May toppled the Malay-dominated coalition that had ruled the country for decades.
Lurid bribery and murder tale looms anew for Najib
AFP, Published on 19/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Najib Razak is already in hot water over allegations that he looted state funds while prime minister of Malaysia, but his legal woes could worsen as calls grow for a fresh look at an even darker scandal involving the grisly slaying of a young model.
Malaysia's Anwar says Najib likely headed to jail
AFP, Published on 17/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR - Newly released Malaysian political heavyweight Anwar Ibrahim said Thursday he expects ex-premier Najib Razak to be jailed over multi-billion-dollar graft claims.
Anwar Ibrahim walks free following pardon
AFP, Published on 16/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim walked free on Wednesday after receiving a royal pardon, paving the way for his return to national politics as the presumptive successor to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed following a stunning election upset.
From prison to power: leaders who served time
AFP, Published on 16/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim's release from a Malaysian jail on Wednesday paves the way for him to become prime minister, a path from prison to power that has been trodden by some of the most famous leaders of the last century.