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Hanoi seeks Vietnamese suspect’s release in Kim killing
Associated Press, Published on 13/03/2019
» HANOI: Just four days ago, the future for Indonesia's Siti Aisyah looked bleak -- she was two years into her detention in Malaysia and faced a possible death sentence if convicted of killing the half brother of North Korea's leader.
Voting opens in Malaysia by-election for Anwar
Associated Press, Published on 13/10/2018
» PORT DICKSON, Malaysia: Voting opened Saturday in a by-election that is expected to see charismatic Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim win a parliamentary seat and return to active politics as he prepares for his eventual takeover from Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
1MDB graft scandal heats up Malaysia politics
Associated Press, Published on 02/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's image as a striving, modern nation that upholds the rule of law has been undermined by an epic corruption scandal at state investment fund 1MDB. Prime Minister Najib Razak, who set up the fund, is facing May 9 national elections that will test his legitimacy.
Malaysian PM plays ethnic card as he gears for elections
Associated Press, Published on 07/12/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: Embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said Thursday it would be a “nightmare” for ethnic Malays if the opposition wins elections next year.
Defiant Najib: I won't resign
Associated Press, Published on 31/08/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak poured scorn on a huge two-day rally that brought together tens of thousands of protesters demanding his resignation over a financial scandal.
Pirates pilfer fuel from Thai tanker
Associated Press, Published on 24/04/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - Pirates pilfered diesel fuel from a Thai tanker off Malaysia's east coast, making two attacks in a week and raising concerns of a rising threat to shipping, a maritime watchdog said Thursday.
Chinese relatives turn on Malaysia officials
Associated Press, Published on 21/03/2014
» BEIJING - Relatives of Chinese passengers on board MH370 vented their fury on Malaysian government officials Friday in their first meeting in Beijing, denouncing them for time-wasting almost two weeks after the aircraft vanished.
Anwar: I can win Malaysia election
Associated Press, Published on 30/04/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday that he believes his three-party alliance can win this weekend's national polls and topple a coalition that has ruled for nearly 56 years.
Najib offers populist sweets
Associated Press, Published on 07/04/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Prime minister Najib Razak has promised more cash handouts for the poor along with cheaper cars and homes if he is re-elected in a few weeks.