Malaysians angry as Sweden holds parents for hitting child

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:01

Malaysia`s prime minister on Saturday offered help to a Muslim couple detained in Sweden for hitting their son, in a case that has provoked an outcry in the Southeast Asian country.

French woman, four others held in Malaysia on drugs charges

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:28

A French woman and 4 others detained in Malaysia on suspicion of growing cannabis could face the death penalty after police said Saturday they were "very likely" to be charged with drug trafficking.

Malaysia Navy chief denies Chinese incursion

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 12:05

Malaysia`s navy chief has denied a report that three Chinese navy ships patrolled an area claimed by the Southeast Asian country, saying the Chinese exercise took place hundreds of miles to the north in international waters.

Malaysian leader says Christians must heed `Allah` ban

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 02:27

Malaysian Christians must obey rules forbidding them from using the word "Allah", the country`s leader was quoted as saying on Friday, breaking his silence in a festering row that has raised fears of religious conflict.

Japan says Malaysia`s Anwar failed to apply for visa

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 14:10

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was barred entry to Japan at the weekend because he did not obtain a visa, an official with Japan`s embassy in Kuala Lumpur said on Tuesday.

Malaysia`s Anwar `shocked` after Japan bars entry

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 16:08

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Monday he was "puzzled and shocked" at being barred entry to Japan, as his party questioned whether Malaysia`s ruling coalition was behind the move.

Malaysia`s Anwar `shocked` after Japan bars entry

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 11:40

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Monday said he was "puzzled and shocked" over being barred entry to Japan, as his party questioned whether Malaysia`s ruling coalition was behind the move.

Aegis to acquire Malaysia BPO firm for Rs 43 cr

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 14:56

Aiming to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Japan, the USD 39 billion Essar Group's business process outsourcing arm Aegis will acquire Malaysia-based BPO firm Symphony Assets.

Malaysia Open: K Srikanth enters quarters; Saina, Sindhu bow out

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 22:32

K Srikanth continued his impressive run to enter the men`s singles quarterfinals, even as India`s campaign in the women`s singles came to an end after Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu lost their respective second round matches in contrasting styles in the USD 500,000 Malaysia Super Series Premier badminton event here toda

Coal scam: CBI to send judicial request to Malaysia for info

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 17:58

CBI will soon send a judicial request to Malaysia seeking information about a firm with which one of the accused Indian companies had shown a tie-up to bag a coal block in Chhattisgarh.

Three injured in Malaysia plane crash

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 11:05

Two people were seriously injured and a third suffered minor injuries after a small private plane crashed in Malaysia, police said on Saturday.

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.