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Malaysia’s top court axes several state Islamic laws
Published on 09/02/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s top court on Friday declared unconstitutional more than a dozen Islamic laws enacted by the state of Kelantan, in a landmark decision that could affect similar sharia laws in other parts of the Muslim-majority country.
New Zealand opposition wins election
Published on 14/10/2023
» New Zealand opposition leader Christopher Luxon says he is ready to form a new government of the centre-right after defeating Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ Labour Party in Saturday’s election.
Malaysia seizes ‘Pride’ watches
Published on 24/05/2023
» ZURICH: Rainbow-coloured watches made by Swatch Group that celebrate LGBT rights have been confiscated by authorities in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday.
Israel's Cognyte won tender to 'sell intercept spyware to Myanmar' before coup
Published on 15/01/2023
» SINGAPORE: Israel's Cognyte Software Ltd won a tender to sell intercept spyware to a Myanmar state-backed telecommunications firm a month before the Asian nation's February 2021 military coup, according to documents reviewed by Reuters.
Helping rare reptiles 'migrate'
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 01/01/2023
» Standing knee-deep in a swamp, the researchers plucked three dozen tortoises one by one from cardboard boxes, lowering them into the water. Then they watched as some of Australia's most critically endangered reptiles took off into the wetlands, bound for an audacious experiment in climate adaptation.
US unveils next-generation stealth bomber
Published on 03/12/2022
» LOS ANGELES: The United States has unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be able to fly without a crew on board.
Malaysia questions 18 people arrested at LGBT Halloween party
Published on 31/10/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Islamic religious authorities on Monday questioned 18 people detained during a Halloween party attended by members of the LGBT community at the weekend, activists said.
Malaysian authorities raid LGBT Halloween party
Published on 30/10/2022
» Malaysia's Islamic religious officers broke up a large Halloween party attended by the LGBT community and arrested 20 people for cross-dressing and allegedly encouraging vice, activists said Sunday.
Chinese lawmakers want schools to spend less time teaching English
Published on 01/10/2022
» A proposal by Chinese lawmakers to further reduce the amount of time spent studying English has triggered a wave of complaints that it risks harming students' prospects.
Sri Lanka president hits airport standoff in escape attempt
AFP, Published on 12/07/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's embattled president was stuck in his own country Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration staff blocking his exit to safety abroad, official sources said Tuesday.