RCEP meet today, India wants parallel talks on goods, services

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 08:31

The country wants liberalisation in the services sector under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the segment contributes about 60 per cent to the economy.

RCEP meet on Monday, India wants parallel talks on goods,services

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 14:41

The country wants liberalisation in the services sector under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the segment contributes about 60 per cent to the economy.

Malaysia Airlines shares suspended as part of rescue plan

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 09:12

Malaysia Airlines suspended its shares from the country`s stock exchange Monday under a government rescue plan for the flag carrier which is fighting for survival after losing two planes this year.

Malaysian church attacked amid Allah dispute

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 21:39

A Malaysian newspaper says church was attacked with firebombs early on Monday, sparking concerns of escalating tension amid a dispute over the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims.

Malaysia court throws out charge against opposition`s Anwar

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:13

A Malaysian court on Friday threw out illegal-assembly charges against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim over his part in a 2012 rally that could have barred him from standing for election, his lawyer said.

Malaysia court throws out charge against opposition`s Anwar

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 15:43

A Malaysian court on Friday threw out illegal-assembly charges against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim over his part in a 2012 rally that could have barred him from standing for election, his lawyer said.

Malaysia bars foreign workers from fast-food outlets

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 17:41

Malaysia`s fast-food restaurants will no longer be allowed to hire foreign workers, the Home Ministry said today, a decision that will affect thousands of Indians who come seeking work as waiters and cooks.

Indonesians rescued from faulty boat off Malaysia: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 11:33

Some 51 Indonesians who drifted in rough seas for five days after the engine on their rickety boat failed have been rescued by Malaysian authorities, a report said on Sunday.

Protest in Malaysia after government suspends magazine

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 16:00

Dozens of journalists protested Saturday in Malaysia against the suspension of a weekly magazine, urging the Southeast Asian nation to allow greater press freedom.

Malaysia rebuffs Iran call to spare condemned drug mules

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 16:47

Malaysia insisted on Wednesday two Iranian women sentenced to death for drug trafficking must face "due process" despite a warning from Tehran that their executions would harm bilateral relations.

Two dead, one missing after Malaysia dam water floods river

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 16:22

Water released from a dam caused a river to flood in a Malaysian highland region on Wednesday, leaving two foreigners dead with another missing and destroying 80 homes.