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US students turn grief into tech startup after France attack
Associated Press, Published on 12/08/2018
» BERKELEY, Calif: California college student Anjali Banerjee was watching fireworks during a 2016 celebration on a seafront promenade in the French city of Nice when a man plowed a huge truck through the crowd, killing 86 people and wounding 200.
Malaysia seeks sharp cuts in B664 bn China-backed rail link
Associated Press, Published on 03/07/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's government said Tuesday a major China-backed rail link project can only be viable with a “drastic” price reduction by the Chinese contractor as the actual cost of the venture is 81 billion ringgit (664 billion baht).
Malaysia to go ahead with skyscraper despite stolen funds
Associated Press, Published on 21/06/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia says it will not cancel a skyscraper project billed as the tallest in the region even though 3 billion ringgit ($747 million) from the venture has been misappropriated by the 1MDB state fund linked to former premier Najib Razak.
Giant operation against wildlife crime in 92 countries
Associated Press, Published on 20/06/2018
» PARIS: A month-long global operation against illegal trade in wildlife and timber has resulted in the seizure of thousands of live animals and tonnes of meat and ivory, international police agency Interpol announced on Wednesday.
Luxury bags, cash, jewellery seized from Najib's houses
Associated Press, Published on 18/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police on Friday confiscated 284 designer handbags and 72 suitcases containing cash, jewellery and other valuables as part of a corruption and money-laundering investigation into former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
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.
Mahathir sees 50-50 chance of opposition win
Associated Press, Published on 18/04/2018
» PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia: Former Malaysian strongman Mahathir Mohamad said Wednesday that huge rallies indicate some of the ruling coalition's traditional Malay supporters are now favouring the opposition and a change of government is possible in next month's elections.
Russian sex guru, 'escort spy' now blame US for detention
Associated Press, Published on 18/04/2018
» PATTAYA: A Russian sex guru and his followers, one of whom claims to have evidence of Moscow's interference in the 2016 US presidential election, were acquitted Tuesday of violating labour laws in Thailand but still face other charges that could land them in prison for more than 10 years.
Malaysia approves anti-fake news bill ahead of polls
Associated Press, Published on 02/04/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed a new law prohibiting fake news that critics fear will be abused to silence dissent ahead of a general election.
Vietnam says ex-top police official organised gambling ring
Associated Press, Published on 12/03/2018
» HANOI: The former chief of Vietnam's police department for high-tech crimes has been arrested on suspicion of organizing a multimillion-dollar international gambling ring as the ruling Communist Party pushes an unprecedented crackdown on corruption.