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Malaysia: Najib Razak names new Cabinet

May 15, 2013 12:09
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“Now it is time for all of us, in government and beyond, to put the bitterness behind us, and work towards national reconciliation – and national unity," Najib said.

Malaysia's first-ever 'social media election'

Kate LambMay 4, 2013 06:00
KUALA LUMPUR — As Malaysia gears up for its most tenaciously fought election in more than five decades, the internet is emerging as a new political battleground. This week, a number of online news websites — often critical of the government — and several websites of opposition candidates, including that of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, were the subject of strategic cyber attacks.

Malaysia: 31 Filipinos killed in Borneo

March 7, 2013 16:42
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The clan is led by Jamalul Kiram III, who claims to be the sultan of the southern province of Sulu in the Philippines, which is predominantly Muslim.

Standoff between Filipino and Malaysian forces ends in violence

March 1, 2013 06:32
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A standoff between over 200 armed Filipinos and Malaysian police in the state of Sabah ended in violence on March 1, as the Filipinos continue to demand that Malaysia return portions of the state to them — against the wishes of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.

Nick Xenophon, Australian senator, detained and deported from Malaysia

February 16, 2013 13:30
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Nick Xenophon, an Australian senator, has been detained and is awaiting deportation from Malaysia after being deemed a "security risk."

Ten endangered pygmy elephants found poisoned in Malaysia

January 29, 2013 14:37
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Ten critically endangered Malaysian pygmy elephants were found dead from what appears to be poison in Borneo in the past three weeks — and the mysterious deaths don't appear to be due to ivory poaching.

Malaysia's eastern coast floods, forcing thousands to flee their homes

December 26, 2012 15:08
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Northeastern Malaysia is being pummeled by torrential rains this week, forcing thousands of locals to flee towards government relief centers to escape the deluge—and more rains are anticipated over the next few days.

Kuala Lumpur: 10,000 protest rare earth plant over health concerns

November 25, 2012 16:34
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Nearly 10,000 people took to the streets in Kuala Lumpur Sunday to protest the opening of Australia-based mining company Lynas' new rare earth plant.

Vietnam says China's South China Sea oil bid "illegal"

June 27, 2012 15:44
Vietnam’s foreign ministry said in a statement Wednesday that the blocks on offer lay “deep inside Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone,” while its state-owned oil firm, PetroVietnam, called on foreign companies to boycott the invitation to tender.

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to be charged over rally

May 21, 2012 10:48
The move comes just four months after the one-time deputy prime minister was acquitted of a second round of sodomy charges after spending six years in jail.
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