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.

Chinese restrictions in South China Sea are provocative: US

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 09:15

The latest Chinese moves to restrict fishing in contested waters of the South China Sea is a "provocative and potentially dangerous act," the United States has said.

Malaysia to launch operation against illegal immigrants

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 16:15

Malaysian Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Thursday that a large-scale operation would be conducted against the country`s illegal immigrants from Jan 21.

Malaysia in `disturbing assault` on rights: Amnesty

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 14:25

Amnesty International accused Malaysia`s government today of a "disturbing assault" on freedoms by banning a leading coalition of human rights groups.

Malaysia seeks Indian support in education, biodiversity

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:05

Malaysia wants to collaborate closely with India in the areas of biodiversity and education, Malaysia`s Minister for Natural Resources and Environment G. Palanivel said here Wednesday.

Malaysia seeks Indian support in education, biodiversity

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 13:56

Malaysia wants to collaborate closely with India in the areas of biodiversity and education, said Malaysia`s Minister for Natural Resources and Environment G Palanivel.

Development ravages Malaysia’s ‘Little England’

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:44

On a Malaysian ridge-top, R Ramakrishnan scans a rugged landscape famed in British colonial times as a fresh-aired slice of England in the tropics, but he sees a paradise lost.

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.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas begins tomorrow

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:45

Engaging with the youth and discussions on healthcare will be key focus areas of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014 which kicks off here on Tuesday.

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.