Malaysia

MH17 judges reject request to investigate alternative crash scenarios

Judges hearing the case against four defendants in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine rejected on Wednesday a defence request for more time to investigate…

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Malaysia’s Anwar says he is facing ‘malicious’ probe

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said a police investigation into a list that purports to show lawmakers backing his bid for the premiership was a "malicious" attempt to…

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Possibility Malaysia Airlines shuts down increases

Malaysia Airlines will have to shut down if its lessors decide not to back its latest restructuring plan, the airlines' group chief executive was quoted as saying on Saturday. A…

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Singapore PM in court for defamation suit against blogger

Singapore's prime minister arrived at court on Tuesday for a case in which he is suing a blogger for sharing an online article linking him to Malaysia's 1MBD state fund…

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TESCO investigation found abuses against migrant workers at stores in Malaysia and Thailand

U.K.-based multinational groceries chain Tesco PLC has found abuses against migrant workers at its stores and distribution centres in Malaysia and Thailand, it said in its annual modern slavery statement.…

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Photo Story: Drastic measures to control the pandemic in Malaysia

Malaysian army guard the entrance to Raja Bot wet market in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 06 May 2020. The Raja Bot market was ordered to shut down for traders…

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84 new cases, 95 recovered, death toll now at 89 in Malaysia

Another 84 new Covid-19 cases have been reported, bringing it to a total of 5,389 cases as of noon Sunday (April 19), says the Health Ministry. Health director-general Datuk Dr…

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Malaysia’s Mahathir submits resignation

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced his resignation on Monday, according to reports, paving the way for a possible formation of a new government. Two sources with direct knowledge of…

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Australia’s former PM says Malaysia believed pilot downed MH370 jet in murder-suicide

MH370 flight, which went missing in March 2014 with 239 people on board, was downed by the pilot in a murder-suicide plot. The Beijing bound Malaysia Airlines jet went missing on…

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Malaysia refuses plastic waste from rich countries

Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the third quarter last year, with the environment minster warning on Monday that those who…

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Photo Story: Obama attends an event in Kuala Lumpur

Former US president Barack Obama reacts on stage at an Obama Foundation event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13 December 2019. Obama and his wife Michelle are in Kuala Lumpur for…

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Tesco considering selling Thailand and Malaysia stores

Britain's biggest retailer, Tesco, is considering selling its stores in Thailand and Malaysia. The supermarket giant has more than 2,000 shops in both countries, which trade as Tesco Lotus. Only…

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The last Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies, less than 80 left in the world

Wildlife officials in Malaysia are mourning the death of Iman, the country's last Sumatran rhino. The female rhino, who was estimated to be about 25 years old, died Saturday at…

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Outrage in Malaysia as Pygmy Elephant killed with 70 shots

A handout photo made available by the Sabah Wildlife Department shows a Borneo Pygmy elephant carcass at a riverbank in Kalabakan, Sabah, Malaysia (issued 02 October 2019). The pygmy elephant…

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Malaysia plans to introduce stricter e-cigarettes and vaporisers laws

Malaysia is planning to introduce strict regulations on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes and vaporisers, health officials said on Tuesday, as countries around the world move to ban…

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Malaysian former PM trial postponed

The much-anticipated 1MDB trial implicating Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak, who is accused of obtaining gratification totalling about RM2.3 billion (S$763 million) while in office, has been postponed to…

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Family seeks more answers to teen’s death in Malaysia

The family of a 15-year-old Irish teen who was found dead nine days after she disappeared from a Malaysian forest resort claimed her body on Saturday and are hoping to…

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Nora Quoirin autopsy indicates she likely died from hunger and stress

Malaysian police said on Thursday that Irish-French teenager Nora Quoirin died from internal bleeding likely caused by hunger and stress. They added that the autopsy had not found evidence of…

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Family ‘heartbroken’ after body of British teen found in Malaysia

The family of British teenager Nora Quoirin, whose body has been found in Malaysia, have said their "hearts are broken". Nora, who had special needs, was found just over a…

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Family confirms that Body found is of missing Irish teenager Nora Quoirin (Updated)

Update: A body found in Malaysia has been confirmed to be that of missing teenager Nora Quoirin. The 15-year-old's body was identified on Tuesday, hours after it was discovered following…

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Police worried for survival of Irish girl missing in Malaysia

Police in Malaysia said they were concerned about the survival of an Irish teenager who went missing on holiday as search efforts continued into their eighth day on Sunday. In…

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Search continues for Irish girl missing in Malaysia

It has been 72 hours since the search and rescue (SAR) operations activated to locate Nora Anne Quoirin, 15, a missing Irish teenager. The scope of this SAR operation which…

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London girl, 15, feared abducted in Malaysia

Police in Malaysia are treating the disappearance of a "very vulnerable" 15-year-old London girl as an abduction and a missing person case, a charity has said. Nora Quoirin, who has…

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Architect behind the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, dies aged 92

César Pelli, the Argentine designer behind the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, has died aged 92, marking the passing of one of the contemporary architectural greats. Pelli, who grew…

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Malaysia looks to revamp its gambling laws

As concern grows in Malaysia due to illegal gambling, authorities are taking action to stop the activity before it gets worse. In order to do so, lawmakers are going to…

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Photo Story: Last male Sumatran Rhino dies in Malaysia

Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino has died, leaving just one of the rhinos, a captive female, in the entire country. Wildlife experts in the country captured the male, nicknamed…

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Malaysia to send contaminated plastic waste back to sender

Malaysia will ship 450 metric tons of contaminated plastic waste back to the countries of origin said Yeo Bee Yin today on 28 May. The waste came from Australia, US,…

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Vietnamese woman accused in killing of North Korean leader’s half-brother in Malaysia set free

A Vietnamese woman who spent more than two years in a Malaysian prison on suspicion of killing the half-brother of North Korea's leader was freed on Friday, a court translator…

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Kim Jong Nam murder suspect pleads guilty to lesser charge

A Vietnamese woman suspected of killing Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and asked for leniency. Doan Thi Huong, 30, is the…

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Woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam freed after charges dropped

The Indonesian woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, has been freed after charges against her were dropped. Siti Aisyah had been accused of smearing…

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MH370: Five years of theories

On the fifth anniversary of the mysterious and tragic disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, The Guardian gives a look at the various theories…

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Appeal for serious commitment to find plane from Flight MH370

In the lead-up to the five-year anniversary on Friday of MH370’s disappearance, family members of those lost on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have asked the Malaysian government to be more…

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Malaysia’s King resigns, becoming first ruling monarch to step down

Malaysia's King Muhammad V became the first ruling monarch to step down from the throne before completing their five year tenure as he announced his resignation on Sunday. This is…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The strike ordered by the MUT shares the centre stage of Malta's newspapers, with the news of the intention to have binding demands from the European Commission on…

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Malaysia’s former PM charged with money laundering

Malaysia's toppled leader Najib Razak was arrested Wednesday and was charged over allegations that $628 million linked to state investment fund 1MDB ended up in his personal bank accounts, officials…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Today's morning briefing brings you the a brief update on the latest developments and main news from around the world and a quick review of Malta's newspapers. Syria,…

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Two Malaysian women caned in public for pursuing a sexual relationship

Two Malaysian women accused of pursuing a sexual relationship were caned in an Islamic court on Monday, setting off an outcry from rights groups who said the country’s political transformation this…

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Taiwan vows to fight China as El Salvador switch allegiances to China. Malaysia warns against new Chinese colonialism

Taiwan vowed on Tuesday to fight China’s “increasingly out of control” behavior after Taipei lost another ally to Beijing when El Salvador became the third country to switch allegiances to…

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Trial of women accused of assassinating Kim Jong Un’s brother to proceed

Euronews reports that two women on trial for the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother were told Thursday to make their defense after the judge found evidence of…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing brings you some of the main news reported by the Newspapers in Malta, the latest from the major news agencies in Europe and…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your Morning Briefing for today covers some of the headlines covered by Malta's Newspapers, the latest update from around the world and other stories which hit the…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning With every news cycle, a number of events take place. Your media briefing is intended to present you a snapshot of the main events of the past 24 hours…

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Malaysian Airlines MH370 flight inquiry report fails to bring closure to relatives

International Business Times reports that Malaysia released Monday the "full" report into the disappearance of Flight MH370 but failed to bring closure for the families of those on board the plane…

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister arrested as part of probe into alleged theft and money-laundering

Al Jazeera: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur, state media reported, as part of probe into alleged theft and money-laundering at the 1MDB state investment fund.…

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€24.5 million found in handbags and homes linked to former Malaysian Prime Minister Razak Najib

Malaysian authorities announced that they had found cash worth €24.5 million in family homes and more than 400 luxury handbags linked to former Prime Minister Razak Najib. Najib, who suffered a…

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Morning Briefing – Sunday 20th May 2018

Good morning, Here is our morning briefing. An update of the salient events of the last hours. Speculation about an empty seat, next to Prince William also led to various…

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Malaysia’s former Prime Minister criticised police raids linked to investigations in misappropriation of €700m

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has criticised police raids after hundreds of luxury items and cash were seized at properties linked to him. The raids were related to investigations into…

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China carries training exercises on islands in the disputed South China Sea

China’s air force has landed several bombers of various types, on islands and reefs in the South China Sea as part of a training exercise in the disputed region, it said in…

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Malaysia : World oldest Prime Minister sworn in at 92

Mahathir Mohamad took his oath of office as Malaysia’s prime minister in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The 92-year old won a surprising victory against the political coalition that has dominated…

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New political era in Malaysia

Malaysians awoke on Thursday to a new political era, as veteran opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad sealed victory in a historic general election that ends the ruling coalition’s six-decade grip on…

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Malaysia : Fake News Bill will suppress freedom of expression

FREEDOM of expression and media in Malaysia will be further suppressed say rights groups as the country’s parliament debates a ‘fake news’ Bill ahead of this year’s General Election. A…

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