Malaysia
Photo Story: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ movie outdoor installation in Kuala Lumpur
A life-sized replica of one of the main characters from Guardians of the Galaxy known as 'Groot' as a part of 'Guardians…
Malaysia scraps mandatory death penalty, natural-life prison terms
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Reuters) - Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the mandatory death penalty, trim the…
Jubilation as ‘pride of Malaysia’ Yeoh wins first Oscar
By Ebrahim Harris KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Reuters) - Family and friends of Malaysia's Michelle Yeoh responded with screams, jubilation and pride…
After $15 billion award, sultan’s heirs target Malaysian properties in Paris
French bailiffs attempted to enforce a seizure order on three Paris properties owned by the Malaysian government in a case linked to…
Nine years on, families urge new search for missing Malaysia plane MH370
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Reuters) - Families of those on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared mysteriously nine years ago, called…
Phot Story: Over 33,000 persons evacuated due to floods in Malaysia
Cars pass by a road damaged after flooding by rain water in Segamat, Johor, Malaysia, 03 March 2023. According to state media,…
EXPLAINER: Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to the European Union
By Mei Mei Chu KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, on Thursday said it might…
Malaysia says it could stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbs
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Thursday it could stop exporting palm oil to the European Union in response…
New study shows MH370 pilot crashed deliberately
A newly discovered piece of debris from flight MH370 suggests the pilot lowered the plane's landing gear just before it plunged into…
Malaysia’s Anwar becomes prime minister, ending decades-long wait
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, capping a three-decade political journey…
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election
By Rozanna Latiff and Mei Mei Chu KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Malaysia's former premier Muhyiddin Yassin secured backing from two…
UPDATE – Malaysia heads for hung parliament in tight election race
By Rozanna Latiff, A. Ananthalakshmi and Mei Mei Chu KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim took a…